Fiancée Stolen by MC, I Trip Them up

Zhao Yi was previously puzzled. Why did the City Lord of Earth City target him?

He had no dealings with him, and even upon breaking through to a Mage, whether friend or foe was still unknown. Yet, his intent to kill Zhao Yi was exceedingly strong.

Coupled with John’s brief words and Alice’s situation, perhaps John wasn’t deliberately targeting him, but rather aimed to eradicate all geniuses in the Magic World.

Especially when he mentioned the Nether Tree, Zhao Yi was even more certain of his suspicions.

Otherwise, he could have dealt with those Great Mages struggling above the sky.

Instead of painstakingly doing all this.

At present.

After Zhao Yi’s breakthrough, he advanced swiftly, looking at him with a calm demeanor.

"You’ve actually managed to break through, and so quickly?"

John looked at him, somewhat shocked.

For an ordinary mage to break through to a Great Mage, it would usually be impossible without a day and night.

Due to the need to absorb vast amounts of elements and the deep understanding of the realm, the interim time was quite lengthy.

Yet now, in just over ten minutes, he had advanced.

Thinking of this, John’s desire to kill grew stronger.

Such a genius must not be allowed to live; they all must be killed in the cradle.

"You’ve actually come here seeking death; it’s beyond me now!"

"However, if you are willing to join the Nether Tree, you will gain unimaginable benefits!"

"This world is already decayed. The descent of the Nether Tree is imminent; resistance only leads to a dead-end. Embrace the birth of a New World together!"

...

John spoke manically, indifferent to those around him.

His gaze was fixed on Zhao Yi, part admiration, part murderous intent, but mostly envy.

Without the Nether Tree, he would probably never have become a Great Mage, nor would he have the power he possesses now.

Zhao Yi shook his head, realizing there was no saving this person.

However, this was the first time he learned that before the invasion of a certain Little World, the Nether Tree would cultivate its followers. Imagining John’s crazed appearance, he probably joined a long time ago.

After John finished speaking, he knelt down respectfully, looking devoutly at the ground.

"All-powerful, all-knowing Nether Tree, please feel John’s reverence for you!"

"Please bestow boundless power, so that I may forever prostrate at your feet."

...

Everyone stared at John in shock, surprised by the rumbling sound coming from the ground.

After escorting his daughter Alice to safety, Hans returned to Zhao Yi’s side.

"What exactly is happening? John seems to be conducting an evil ritual."

Zhao Yi turned to look at him, slightly surprised.

Although he wasn’t aware of the specific reasons at present, his prior words now seemed prophetic.

When Zhao Yi appeared beside John, after a few seconds of conversation, many people watched him from afar, seemingly relying on him to take action.

For some reason, although the person in front was only about 10 years old, his childlike appearance exuded calmness and an undeniable leadership aura, causing them to subconsciously await Zhao Yi’s orders.

Zhao Yi took a deep breath, waving for everyone to retreat.

The meteors had stopped, sparing Earth City from disaster. The eerie ritual continued, and rashly approaching might result in calamity.

Moreover.

That was the Nether Tree, far beyond what they could confront at present.

Zhao Yi didn’t even know the extent of the Nether Tree’s invasion of this world. If it truly descended in full, then resistance would be futile, and they could only wait quietly for death.

Taking advantage of the available time, Zhao Yi instructed Hans: "Immediately organize everyone, while a great battle hasn’t erupted, evacuate everyone remaining in the city to the outside."

"Don’t think hiding indoors will ensure survival. If a battle occurs, the entire Earth City might be obliterated."

Hans nodded: "Understood!"

The Great Mages in the distance reacted instantly upon hearing this.

"Quick, have the family members help those with false hopes evacuate from here."

"Forget about the wealth, let the merchants leave quickly. There will be another time."

"Run, the further the better."

Zhao Yi watched the mages, unemotionally waving them off: "You should leave too, staying here will only increase needless sacrifice."

The mages exchanged awkward looks, slightly aggrieved.

Since Zhao Yi appeared, they realized they were of no use here.

But when he stated it plainly, it was a blow to their pride.

After all, they were Great Mages, high-end combat power in the entire Magic World, yet here they were, unwelcome.

John continued his evil ritual.

A chilling, eerie, and terrifying aura suddenly emanated from the ground.

Zhao Yi saw clearly—it was a small piece of tree root, entirely black, and the unsettling aura emanated from it.

"Ah... Lord Nether Tree, are you about to descend?"

Upon seeing the tree root, John’s eyes brightened immensely.

However, when he saw that the tree root, merely the size of a fingertip, hovered in the air, a shade of disappointment clouded his face.

"Indeed, I am but an insignificant ant. How could I hope for the descent of the Nether Tree?"

Whoosh!

The root soared, quickly burrowing into John’s body.

Puff!

Blood spurted from John’s body, accompanied by pained cries.

Yet the next moment, joy flooded his face.

"This... This is the blessing of the Nether Tree!"

In a brief instant.

John stood up from the ground, bursting with ecstatic laughter.

His aura surged, black lines covered his entire body, resembling a black spider web interwoven all over.

His eyeballs bore eerie black lines, appearing extremely frightening.

Facing Zhao Yi, he spoke: "I’m truly grateful to you. If it weren’t for your threat to the Nether Tree, it wouldn’t have noticed me, let alone bestowed such a Divine Object."

"Next, I’ll take your life to thank the Nether Tree for this gift."

"Fall!"

He cast magic towards the sky, and black meteors descended instantly.

Zhao Yi didn’t have time to think, swiftly dodging the attack.

"This is just an appetizer. Next, I’ll show you the terror of the Nether Tree."

"Earth Cage!"

John spread his arms, and stone walls rose from the earth, encircling Zhao Yi within.

From afar.

The faces of the Great Mages changed drastically.

"How is this possible? This is a magic only a Great Mage can cast—it can’t be!"

"Clearly, he’s still at the Mage level, yet he can do this—is it truly the so-called blessing of the Nether Tree?"

"No wonder John is so fearless. Now Zhao Yi’s in trouble. Once the Earth Cage compresses, he’ll be crushed into a pulp."

...

Zhao Yi looked at the stone walls surrounding him on all sides, showing no trace of fear on his face.

He closed his eyes, reflecting on how the stone walls emerged moments ago.

It was an endless amalgamation of Earth Elements, crafted together.

It didn’t seem too difficult; he attempted to mobilize the Earth Elements within him. Instantly, stone walls emerged out of thin air.