A noun entry: Wizard

Chapter 65 The Changes in the Spiritual Core

Russell led the Level 3 Dream Clan into the settlement, where the Dream Clan members showed little reaction.

Everyone was busy with their own things.

Of course, that's just how it appears.

Most of the Dreamers were emanating a strong sense of malice and malevolent mental fluctuations, which subtly lingered around Russell.

"You are not welcome here. You have not reached the first level, so you are not even considered a member of the Dream Clan. You are not allowed to enter this place."

A mental fluctuation emanated from a house near the town entrance, causing the body of the Level 3 Dream Clan member, exposed outside his black robe, to become somewhat unstable.

Russell wrapped his black robe tighter and also feigned a pained expression.

He knew that the other party was trying to save them.

Perhaps after Russell and the Level 3 Dream Clan settle in this town, they will be devoured by a Dream Clan member sometime in the future.

This transformation into resources for their advancement to a higher realm was not Russell's conjecture; his almost tangible malice had already clearly demonstrated this point.

First-tier Dream Clan members rarely engage in infighting.

It wasn't that they didn't want to devour their own kind to strengthen themselves, but rather that they were unsure whether they could kill their opponent.

Even if they succeed, if they are seriously injured, they might become food for other Dream Clan members.

Therefore, the third-level Dream Clan, who have developed sentience, is their best choice.

The effect after being devoured is much stronger than that of a normal level three Dream Clan member, but the resistance is not as strong.

However, the quantity is too small, and they are rare and hard to come by.

"Old man, mind your own business!"

A mental wave emanated, instantly dispersing the mental waves surrounding Russell and his companions, and transmitting information to the surroundings.

The mental fluctuations within the house ceased, and all sound fell silent.

"Come here, children."

"You are still too weak. Come to me and I will protect you and help you grow to the first level." Waves of spiritual energy enveloped Russell and the others once again.

This mental fluctuation carried a seductive quality, causing the Level 3 Dream Clan member beside Russell to involuntarily take a step forward.

Seeing this, Russell followed behind him and walked towards the most luxurious two-story building in town.

That place is inhabited by the most powerful second-tier Dream Clan members in the town.

"Will I be able to successfully take them down?"

Russell continued walking, sensing the malice tinged with fear amidst greed, until he reached the small building.

He wasn't worried about whether he could defeat the other party; he was just concerned about whether things would go smoothly.

An ordinary first-tier wizard can kill a second-tier dream race member, let alone Russell, who is a true spirit wizard and has additional attribute bonuses.

What Russell was worried about was whether he could eliminate his opponent quietly.

Of course, the best outcome would be to capture it alive and then study it slowly.

"Forget it, we've just stepped into the Dream Clan's territory, so let's prioritize stability and just eliminate them directly."

"Anyway, within the Dream Clan's territory, second-tier Dream Clan members don't seem to be too rare."

"You can meet one in any small town you come across."

The door was opened by mental power.

Russell and the Level 3 Dream Clan walked into the small building step by step.

He quietly released his spiritual power, sensing the changes in the spiritual power of the third-level Dream Clan member and the second-level Dream Clan member inside the room.

Russell's previous attempt to control the awakened, intelligent Level 3 Dreamers ended in failure.

Before the second-tier Dream Clan attacked them, Russell wanted to get a feel for their methods.

"I never expected that two little ones who have awakened their intelligence would come to my door like this. Today is truly my lucky day."

"By devouring these two little guys, I can definitely advance further, and I might even be able to eliminate a first-tier Dream Clan member without taking any damage."

"Yes, let's start with that old guy. He's always against our devouring, and I'm sure the other Dream Clan members would be happy to see that."

The spiritual core of the second-tier Dream Clan trembled slightly, emitting extremely weak spiritual fluctuations.

In the case of humans, this is something they say to themselves in their hearts, something that others cannot know.

Unless the other party's soul is extremely powerful and they develop the means to read minds.

The Dream Clan's "thoughts" are accompanied by mental fluctuations, so anyone with strong enough mental power can eavesdrop on them.

Just like Russell is doing now.

The second-tier Dream Clan members kept observing Russell and the third-tier Dream Clan members, their hearts filled with beautiful fantasies about the future.

Little did he know that all his thoughts were "heard" by Russell and recorded.

"It's time to enjoy your meal."

The second-tier Dream Clan member looked at the two delicious dishes presented to him, rubbed his hands together in a human-like manner, and stood up from his seat.

He approached Russell step by step, raised his palm, and was about to pierce through Russell's head and take away the mental core inside.

"Really, why are you in such a hurry?" Russell's mental fluctuations were transmitted to the second-tier Dream Clan, causing him to pause slightly.

What's going on?

How could the level three Dream Clan member before him be able to ignore his control?

"boom!"

The next moment, just as the second-tier Dream Clan was about to split his mind, he felt as if a huge mountain was pressing down on his spiritual core!

This is a zero-tier soul spell that Russell amplified with the True Spirit Rune and activated by the King's Soul.

There are also bonuses from keywords.

The legendary gold-tier attribute "Holy Soul - Tragedy of the True Spirit" increases soul attack damage by 270% and deals an additional 50% damage to True Spirits.

The "Soul Singer" attribute grants +130% Soul Attack Damage and +20% Willpower Attack Damage.

The two "Spell Turret" stats grant a 230% spell damage bonus.

Including Russell himself, the total is 730% soul spell attack damage, with 50% damage dealt to true spirits and 20%...

It damages one's will.

All of this was added to "Soul Pierce," which is said to be the most difficult spell to construct among zero-level soul spells!

The second-tier Dream Clan saw a sharp sword!

Like a great mountain, vast and majestic, yet with unparalleled sharpness, it descended from the sky!

Then, I knew nothing more.

His will was completely cleansed, and his entire body fell straight backward, but did not fall to the ground.

Russell manipulated his mental power and grabbed the second-tier Dream Clan member without making a sound.

At the same time, Russell also made his mental fluctuations exactly the same as those of a second-tier Dream Clan.

From the perspective of the Dream Clan outside, the situation inside the house appeared to be that the second-tier Dream Clan had killed Russell and was now enjoying their meal.

Then, a look of doubt appeared on Russell's face.

"My soul piercing technique hasn't even destroyed his spiritual core yet, so how did this second-tier Dream Clan member fall down on his own?"

"It's not a fake death. The spiritual core has stopped sending spiritual energy to various parts of the body. This can be confirmed."

"This also allows the spiritual power within the spiritual core to be preserved and transformed into unclaimed spiritual power."

"If fed to Dream Clan, the effect would be much better than feeding to Broken Ones."

Russell put away the second-tier Dream Clan's body with great interest and began to study the spiritual core in his hand, which was filled with unclaimed spiritual power.

At this moment, the Level 3 Dream Clan broke free from the control of the Level 2 Dream Clan and looked at the spiritual core in Russell's hand with a covetous expression.

Without Russell's orders, he wouldn't dare to take it.

They could only silently swallow non-existent saliva.