Water Mage in the Flame Realm-Chapter 369 - 357: Tier Six!

Liek made his move.

Previously, it was he who proactively sat down to talk with Andrew, and now it was he who suddenly became Andrew’s would-be assassin.

On one hand, this was because Liek was very rational and extremely decisive, always making what he deemed to be the correct judgment based on the situation.

On the other hand, it was because, in a certain instant just now, the sense of crisis Liek felt from Andrew was so strong that after a momentary daze, when he snapped back to reality, he found that he had already pierced Andrew’s throat.

"What a pity, truly a pity." Liek frowned, somewhat frustrated. "I originally had a chance to pry open his mouth."

Liek genuinely wanted to understand the secret behind Andrew. He truly believed that if he could uncover everything, the benefits he might gain would be tremendous, perhaps even beyond his expectations.

But now it was over.

Liek thought for a moment, then ordered, "Take the body away and preserve it properly."

Although he had killed him, he still planned to study Andrew’s "corpse" thoroughly to see if he could unravel the many mysteries from the "corpse" that made him drool with desire.

Thinking of this, Liek couldn’t help but reveal a confident smile once more.

His teacher was actually that Grand Mage of the Magic Guild who, during the first Dual Fire War, partnered with Catherine against the First Knight Peter, but was captured on the spot after Peter defeated them two against one.

Holigar was the owner of the Eight Strange Fires’ "Necromancy Purple Fire," mainly focusing on the "Necromancy Fire Series" of Earth Fire Magic.

Although Liek did not have the Necromancy Purple Fire, he also specialized in the "Necromancy Fire Series."

In fact, the Necromancy Fire Series was his true main area of study, whereas Desolate Language Magic was only supplemental.

Just thinking about using many magical techniques from the Necromancy Fire Series likely could still yield something from Andrew’s "corpse," made Liek somewhat expectant once again.

However, at this moment, several voices behind him shouted, "Watch out, my lord!"

The words had barely left their mouths when with a "poof" sound, the "Andrew" whose throat was pierced exploded and burst into a pool of clear water right in front of Liek!

It was yet another decoy!

After the water splashed everywhere, it somehow flowed backward in time, reforming into Andrew’s unscathed figure.

Liek watched this scene from close range, momentarily silent, seemingly unable to believe his eyes.

He had to know that his previous strike not only had unparalleled suddenness but also contained a deadly force that was genuinely Tier Eight!

Yes, Tier Eight.

The strength of the Desolate Language Avatar Liek had sent before was already as high as Tier Seven. After utilizing the "Blood of the Fire God" to enhance his combat power, his true self had long reached Tier Eight standards.

In Liek’s view, Andrew didn’t even have time to react and should have been killed. Even had he reacted, it seemed impossible that he could fend off such a powerful Tier Eight magical force with some peculiar water magic similar to the Puppet Fire Series.

"You seem quite surprised?" Andrew’s voice rang out. "You don’t understand, do you? Why I wasn’t finished by that earlier move of yours? Actually, there’s nothing complex about it—the reason is straightforward—I am also Tier Eight!"

Though he spoke with ease, Andrew indeed felt a bit apprehensive: Damn, that was a close call. He was really just a step away from being killed by this First Saint Son who turned murderous with one disagreement!

Fortunately, by enhancing resonance, Andrew also elevated his combat power to the standard of Tier Eight.

At the same time, mysterious pure black lines began to quietly emerge on Andrew’s skin.

These marks were ones Andrew never had before, similar somewhat to the "Ice Pattern" of the Royal Court, but black in hue, and at a finer level more intricate than any Ice Pattern passed down through the Royal Court.

The combat power enhancement from resonance was ultimately not genuinely his own.

In essence, this kind of combat power increase was a form of "pre-experience," brought by the Outer Battlefield, letting Andrew pre-experience what reaching beyond Tier Five felt like in depth.

The principle behind how the Blood of the Fire God elevated Liek’s combat strength was indeed similar.

The difference was, Liek focused entirely on controlling the Blood of the Fire God to pre-experience higher tiers and gain more potent immediate combat power.

Andrew, on the other hand, leveraged the increased immediate combat power from resonance to elevate his actual tier instead.

The pure black magic tattoos were exactly the sign of breaking through tiers.

Typically, breaking through from Tier Five to Tier Six required one to condense their own "Lifebound Magical Artifact" and inscribe their "Lifebound Demon Pattern" onto the artifact.

Andrew’s Lifebound Demon Pattern, however, manifested directly upon his body!

Having broken through to Tier Six as the Water Magic Lord, instead of any magic staff, magic ball, magic book, magic cloak, or magic flying boots like common artifacts, Andrew’s Lifebound Magical Artifact was actually his own body!

"So have I broken through to Tier Six? Breaking through the younger generation’s limits, from Tier Four to Tier Five, and now another breakthrough happened so soon!"

Even Andrew himself felt somewhat unreal about it.

He faintly mused, "The Fire Extinguishing Upgrade Method is practically an overpowered cheat-like method by itself. Yet, the resonance sensation from having come to this Outer Battlefield feels even more absurd? Just what kind of place is this Outer Battlefield? Could it truly be merely some random refuge for Water Mages in the past?"

For a moment, Andrew couldn’t afford to contemplate deeply.

Once his form re-consolidated, he immediately delivered a punch aimed at Liek.

Just as everything that seemed like disguises, negotiations, and preliminary games from the opponent all boiled down to that simple stab,

Andrew’s all preparations and secretly amassed strength also condensed into this one punch now!

Witnessing a mage resort to using their fists seemed jarring no matter how one looked at it, but the Flame Warriors present no longer sneered at Andrew, recognizing the fact that him surviving Liek’s sudden assault was itself remarkable already.

Some of the Flame Warriors even thought, "If it were me facing the attack from the Saint Son just now, could I have reacted and survived?" Apart from a few exceptions, the majority found themselves breaking into a cold sweat upon pondering this question.

Yet it was Liek who, after a brief shock and astonishment, quickly adjusted.

He discerned that Andrew’s punch aimed to conclude the battle in an instant, leaving no pathway for retreat for either party, a desperate strike.

Liek vaguely sensed: He might not be able to withstand this punch.