Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 166

Chapter 166: Chapter166-Clues to the Third Seal
Rachel and the two master-tier Protectors stood back-to-back, forming a triangular stance as they hovered in the void. The surging mana from each of them converged into towering beams of light, merging above their heads into a dazzling point of light.

Within this point of light, the powerful and domineering mana of the three intertwined and flowed, resembling a brilliant tricolored pearl.

Once the light point reached a certain intensity, it quivered slightly and then cast down three brilliant beams, enveloping the trio within, forming a small, pyramid-like barrier.

As the protective barrier took shape, both the prodigies from Middle Earth and the onlooking mages felt a rolling wave of repulsive force push them back, their faces filled with solemnity.

Just the aura emanating from the barrier made them feel as if they were facing an unshakable mountain. No matter how much effort they put in, they couldn’t leave even the slightest mark on that barrier.

However, inside the barrier, Rachel and the two Protectors didn’t show the slightest relaxation. On the contrary, they became even more cautious.

Despite their extensive search with mind power, they still couldn’t detect Owen’s whereabouts.

Rachel, in particular, though only a diamond-tier level 9 mage, had extraordinary talent that surpassed most mages in every aspect.

Her spiritual perception was comparable to that of a late-stage master-tier mage.

At this moment, her mind power covered a radius of several dozen miles, with every mountain, river, and blade of grass clearly outlined in her mind, far surpassing the combined coverage of the two master-tier mages.

Yet, within this vast range, Owen’s aura was completely absent.

There wasn’t even the slightest fluctuation in mana or space.

It was as if Owen wasn’t in this world.

However, the sense of danger within Rachel’s heart only grew stronger, like oil being poured onto a raging fire.

Unlike Rachel, the two master-tier mages, after sensing for a moment, snorted lightly, and the vigilance on their faces gradually turned to disdain.

“Hmph! That guy’s acting all mysterious. He’s probably fled in fear by now. After all, a diamond-tier weakling like him couldn’t possibly escape our mind power detection!”

“Exactly! Our mind power is partially merged with the world itself. That guy must have used some secret technique to flee. His earlier words were just to deceive us. With his diamond-tier strength, there’s no way he could cause any real trouble.”

The two master-tier mages exchanged a glance, seeing the same indifference and contempt in each other’s eyes.

“Don’t underestimate him. Owen is definitely hiding here.”

Seeing the two mages growing more dismissive of Owen, Rachel frowned and quickly reminded them.

Though she hadn’t yet fought Owen, the feeling he gave her was deeper and more unfathomable than any opponent she’d faced before, like a dense fog.

She knew she couldn’t afford to be careless!

However, the two master-tier mages didn’t take Rachel’s warning seriously.

“With our perception, there’s no way Owen could escape us. Rachel, you’ve just arrived in this barren place, so you’re being a bit too tense…”

“These bumpkins are good for nothing but empty talk!”

The two master-tier Protectors chuckled lightly, just about to continue speaking when suddenly, a sharp tearing sound rang in their ears.

*Rip!*

The two master-tier Protectors turned their heads to see the space beside them split open like a thin, transparent veil, and Owen, wielding the Godslayer Sword, emerged from within, wrapped in lightning, striking with lethal intent.

This strike was incredibly powerful. Just from the force of the sword, they felt a chill down their spines, their skin cracking and bleeding.

Startled, they hadn’t expected Owen to really be lurking nearby, much less that his attack would be so overwhelmingly fierce!

“No wonder he’s so arrogant—he really does have some skill. But the gap between our levels is an insurmountable chasm!”

After their initial shock, the two quickly recovered and poured their surging mana into the barrier before them, causing it to shine brilliantly, radiating a sense of immortality.

As Owen’s sword struck, the entire barrier trembled violently. The impact caused the barrier to cave inward, spreading countless cracks that rapidly expanded across its surface.

*Crack!*

In the next moment, just as the two master-tier mages were about to channel more mana to hold their ground, they saw a blinding flash as Owen’s sword shattered the barrier and came slashing down at them with the speed of lightning.

Though it was only a single strike, it locked onto both of them, sealing off the surrounding space and leaving no room for escape.

The two master-tier Protectors were battle-hardened, yet they had never encountered such a bizarre sword technique.

“If we can’t dodge it, then we’ll die together!”

The two master-tier mages exchanged a glance, seeing a trace of ferocity in each other’s eyes.

As the sword light closed in, mana began to flow through their bodies, transforming into strange and intricate patterns that merged into their flesh. Their bodies then began to writhe as if made of raw, living tissue.

The terrifying golden light from the sword illuminated the world, evaporating the writhing flesh, until it seemed there was nothing in existence but that single beam of light!

This sword strike came swiftly and dissipated just as quickly.

When the light faded, most of the writhing flesh had been obliterated by the sword’s energy. However, some of the flesh still remained, floating in the void like grotesque, blood-soaked lumps, writhing unnervingly.

These lumps of flesh, scattered by the force of the sword, suddenly sprouted long, bloody tendrils that thrust toward Owen’s revealed form.

As master-tier mages, they naturally had some tricks up their sleeves.

This blood-flesh transformation technique was a dark and gruesome magic.

Their bodies turned into flesh with no vital points, allowing them to regenerate as long as any flesh remained.

In fact, the stronger the attack they suffered, the more vicious and terrifying their counterattack would be!

At that moment, the tendrils from the lumps of flesh, sharp as spikes, pierced into Owen’s body, preparing to drain his flesh and blood to replenish their own, intending to suck him dry.

But as soon as the spikes penetrated Owen’s body, a cold smile appeared on his lips. In the next instant, his body transformed into mana and dissipated!

Something’s wrong!

The remaining flesh of the two master-tier Protectors trembled with a sudden sense of foreboding.

If this Owen was just a clone, then where was his true body?

More importantly, if a mere clone was this terrifying, how powerful was Owen’s true form?

Could it be that what Owen said earlier was true?

Had grandmaster-tier Protectors really fallen at his hands?

Countless thoughts flashed through their minds.

Before they could suppress these thoughts, they suddenly felt a searing wave of heat descend from the sky, like a rapidly expanding sun. As it passed, it boiled the air and evaporated the remaining flesh.

Horrific, eerie screams echoed from the flesh, but as the heat wave faded, the world fell silent.

The figures and auras of the two master-tier Protectors were completely gone!

The two master-tier Protectors had been killed!

As the onlookers stared at Owen, whose body was now wreathed in flames and emerging from the void, their expressions were filled with terror.

Especially the prodigies from Middle Earth—they knew all too well the power of master-tier Protectors.

Even in Middle Earth, these master-tier Protectors held esteemed positions, to say nothing of a place as desolate as this!

But now, they had been cut down like nothing by Owen, a mere diamond-tier mage.

Moreover, from the moment Owen struck to their demise, it had all happened in just a few breaths!

Owen’s power was utterly terrifying!

Rachel, who had been standing not far from the two master-tier Protectors, also had her pupils suddenly contract, her face full of shock.

She had sensed Owen’s attack and originally thought those two could at least hold him off long enough for her to launch a fatal strike.

But as she was preparing her forbidden spell, those two had already been wiped out in an instant!

She realized now that she hadn’t taken Owen seriously enough!