Chapter 166: Chapter166-Clues to the Third Seal


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    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!"


    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!