Versatile Mage

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

“Look, the Winged Patrol Beasts are preventing the other winged beasts from flying higher,” Lingling pointed into the sky and said.

Mo Fan followed her gaze and noticed the misdeeds that the Winged Patrol Beasts were committing while they were riding the wind to soar higher into the sky. They were attacking the other winged beasts close to the Mountain Crusher Ruler fiercely to stop them from riding the Wind of Sorrow. The victims ended up spinning in circles in the Wind of Sorrow and were almost torn into pieces by it!

“What’s going on? Isn’t it supposed to be a fair competition?” Zhao Manyan asked with a confused face.

“Fair competition my ass! How many among the low-level creatures like the Winged Patrol Beasts do you think are going to make it to an impressive altitude? Their wings are not strong, and their attacks are weak. The Wind of Sorrow might even tear them into pieces if they accidentally flew against it. Therefore, they would rather submit to the Mountain Crusher Ruler and help it defeat its opponents, allowing the Mountain Crusher Ruler to secure a higher status. That way, the lives of these lesser winged beasts will prosper, too!” Jiang Shaoxu said.

“Damn it, that works too? I was wondering why so many lesser winged beasts are participating in the ceremony. How could they possibly compete with the powerful winged beasts when their feathers are not even fully grown? It turns out they are divided into factions to protect the powerful creatures they have submitted themselves to!” Zhao Manyan said.

“Doesn’t that mean we can assist Little Moon Moth Phoenix during the competition?” Mo Fan asked.

“That’s right, if those goddamned winged beasts have lackeys, we can be Little Moon Moth Phoenix’s running dogs, too! We’ll get rid of anything that is in her way!” Zhao Manyan declared.

“Can’t you think of a better term?”

“Little Moon Moth Phoenix won’t necessarily lose to the Mountain Crusher Ruler with our help!” Jiang Shaoxu promised.

Little Moon Moth Phoenix shared the same thought! Since she had just evolved, it was unlikely she would stand a chance against the Mountain Ruler Crusher. However, the outcome was yet to be decided with the humans on her side!

Little Moon Moth Phoenix lowered her body, signaling the group to climb onto her back.

“Come up here, she will give us a ride first. She will use her wings to protect us from the Wind of Sorrow, but once we reach the higher altitudes, we’ll have to lend her a hand!” Yu Shishi said.

The Little Moon Moth Phoenix was not small at all. There was still plenty of space after the entire group of over ten people was on her back.

Their weight was negligible to Little Moon Moth Phoenix, so carrying them on her back did not really affect her speed.

The Wind of Sorrow was rising continuously. Little Moon Moth Phoenix made a late start, while many winged beasts had already reached the clouds. Their huge bodies were like tiny dots in the distance.

But Little Moon Moth Phoenix was extremely fast. She was not beating her wings quickly, but she was an expert at balancing herself while riding the wind. The strong winds had overcome many winged beasts, and some even tumbled from the sky after losing their balance, but Little Moon Moth Phoenix was soaring into the sky stably. The group could feel her wings beating while her body remained perfectly still.

Little Moon Moth Phoenix soon overtook the winged beasts that had a head start. The huge winged beasts with seemingly strong wings fell behind Little Moon Moth Phoenix and slowly faded into the distance!

“Quick, we must hurry, don’t let the Mountain Crusher Ruler run away. Our lives are at stake!” Zhao Manyan yelled.

Under the spacious blue sky were magnificent mountains and countless colorful feathers densely packed together. The massive winged beasts included winged tigers and snakes, while the Colorful Demon Sparrows and Skyice Birds had graceful appearances. The Iron-Feathered Eagles and Blood-Steel Vultures had a menacing bearing, while the Hundred Feelers Butterfly and the Dark Serene Birds had a mystical aura.

It was indeed a grand ceremony of the winged beasts. A few rare species had shown up, and even Lingling, an expert about demon creatures, was having trouble identifying them.

The group on the back of the Moon Moth Phoenix could feel their blood boil as they competed with the variety of winged beasts in the sky!

Jiang Shaoxu had waited a long time for this, and was willing to risk her life for this chance. Mo Fan was also feeling excited, since he was a non-flyer and non-swimmer. He could see the tiny canyons between the mountains and the powerful winged beasts being overtaken by Little Moon Moth Phoenix. The distant clouds were now within his reach. He took a deep breath of the cold air. It was an unforgettable experience he had never had before. Perhaps this was the charm of going on adventures; he could always feel his adrenaline rushing and his heart pounding heavily!

To infinity, and beyond!

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To the Ashwood Wind Layer…

The Skycloud Realm! And the legendary Sacred Waterfall!

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Mo Fan noticed a noble creature with golden-blue wings above them as the Moon Moth Phoenix continued to gain altitude. Its white feathers formed an elegant curve from its crown to its long and beautiful tail. It was using its tail to balance itself in the strong wind while utilizing its wings to propel itself into the clouds!

“Isn’t that the creature we saw before?” Zhao Manyan exclaimed when he recognized it.

“You’re right, that creature is pretty fast. The Moon Moth Phoenix is struggling to catch up to it!” Yu Shishi said.

The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk looked down and saw Little Moon Moth Phoenix and the humans that passed by its territory. Its eyes flickered with pride and disdain.

It beat its wings fiercely while waving its tail, directing the Wind of Sorrow toward the spot the Little Moon Moth Phoenix was heading to. Little Moon Moth Phoenix was caught in a strong turbulence. She began to lose her balance!

The others did not feel great when Little Moon Moth was off-balance, and the Wind of Sorrow was as deadly as a strong spell too! Their skin would crack rapidly when exposed to it, since they did not have feathers protecting them like the winged beasts!

“Damn it, that thing is trying to mess with us!” Mo Fan’s head was spinning in the wind. He cursed after regaining his balance.

The turbulence had forced Moon Moth Phoenix to spin around at the same height for some time. By the time she recovered, the Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk had already gotten a huge lead. It seemed impossible to catch up to it!

“I’ll lend you a hand!” Zhang Xiaohou called out, constructing a Wind Star Constellation.

White airflow appeared around Little Moon Moth Phoenix’s wings, gathering into an extra pair of wings to protect her while increasing her momentum as she beat them.

Little Moon Moth Phoenix quickly adapted to the protection of Zhang Xiaohou’s Wind Wings. She spread her wings and broke free from the annoying turbulence to chase after the Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk.

“Go after it, we’ll give it a piece of our minds too!” Zhao Manyan yelled.

As a fan of luxurious cars and street racing, Zhao Manyan enjoyed shaking off his opponents and watching them disappear in his rear-view mirror. He had to admit that the chase in the sky was a lot more thrilling than street racing!

Little Moon Moth Phoenix was unwilling to admit defeat, too. She began to beat her lower wings rapidly while maintaining the spread of her upper wings. The boost from Zhang Xiaohou’s Wind Wings sped her up significantly. She was quickly drawing closer to the Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk!

The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk soon noticed Little Moon Moth Phoenix catching up to it. The creature seemed a little annoyed as it snapped its tail to trouble Little Moon Moth Phoenix again.

Little Moon Moth Phoenix would not fall for the same trick twice. She increased the beat of her upper wings to assert control over the Wind of Sorrow, and was able to take advantage of the gust of wind that the Blue-Golden Sparrowhawk had directed at her to rise a few dozen meters. She soon reached the same altitude as the Blue-Golden Sparrowhawk.

Little Moon Moth Phoenix glanced at the Blue-Golden Sparrowhawk before overtaking it. She did not bother wasting her time on it!

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The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk felt humiliated. It began to beat its wings at a faster pace to maintain the distance between it and the Moon Moth Phoenix, but after reaching a certain height, beating its wings was no longer the deciding factor. The Wind of Sorrow would send it tumbling if it failed to find a balance between its rhythm and the speed of the wind!

The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk was obviously losing its patience. The harder it tried, the more it was panicking. It began to spin around in the air after losing its balance after being struck by a gust from the Wind of Sorrow.

The Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk completely lost the chance to compete with Little Moon Moth Phoenix. Even though it managed to recover its balance, it could only see Little Moon Moth Phoenix’s tiny figure in the sky when it lifted its head again. It had no chance of catching up to her.

Speaking of overestimating one’s own capabilities!

If the Golden-Blue Sparrowhawk had simply minded its own business, it might have been able to achieve a great result in the ceremony. However, many winged beasts that were weaker than it had now reached a higher altitude. It was unlikely it could catch up to them now!

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“Look, it’s the Mountain Crusher Ruler!How is it so fast!?” Jiang Shaoxu exclaimed.

The Mountain Crusher Ruler was surprisingly fast. They could barely see its tail. They would not even have recognized it if it weren’t for the gray cloud of Winged Patrol Beasts following behind it!

“It feels it might be a little difficult to catch up to it!”

“It’s fine, the sky is high!” Jiang Shaoxu proclaimed excitedly.