Chapter 32: An Experienced Student and a Terrifying Discovery

“You’re leaving too?” Tim looked at his sister and felt strange. The two of them were at home, sitting on the sofa and watching TV, or rather, the screen of the magic transmitter. He did not expect his sister to suddenly want to leave.

“Oh, you are going for an arcane realm exploration for beginner mages before graduation, right? I have been there too, but now…”

Tim was a little hesitant.

Normally, he didn’t need to be hesitant. There was indeed a dilapidated secret realm outside Rafax City. The so-called secret realm was just an area that was especially rich in resources.

Due to various geographical reasons and the existence of the legacies of powerful mages and magical beasts in Blue Planet, there were large amounts of rare magical minerals, various herbs, and some magical beasts.

Tim heard from Topa that in Star Race, secret realms were extraordinary. In a secret realm, there were small pieces of plane fragments, small worlds that were isolated by magic arrays, and so many other magic stuff. Topa meant that the secret realms on the Blue Planet were all trash!

“If you want to go there, then go ahead.”

Tim said, looking very hesitant.

When he cleaned the house before, he had discovered a letter that Andrew had left. Andrew said that he was going to explore the beast tide that might erupt outside the city with the Magic Association. He had also told Tim where he would go.

Tim then found that Andrew’s location was not far from the secret realm where his sister would explore.

“Could it be…”

Tim had a premonition. He didn’t think the teachers would harm his sister, but he guessed that Rafax City Academy intended to take the apprentice mages to clean up the power of the beast tide in the name of exploring the secret realm.

“It’s far more dangerous than the exploration that I attended…”

Looking at Mary’s expectant expression, Tim did not say anything. He just sighed helplessly.

“Alright, you may go to the exploration. I’ll be at home and wait for you. Don’t worry.”

Then, Tim said to Topa, who was lazily lying on the sofa, via spiritual transmission.

“It’s quite risky for Mary to go to the secret realm. We should go there as well.” After thinking about it, Tim still couldn’t rest assured, so he immediately changed his words, so he said, “Wait. We should go to the secret realm first and eliminate the possible danger in advance.”

Topa replied with a somewhat helpless look.

“Alright, but don’t delay your cultivation.”

Tim seemed to be deep in thought and then he asked Mary with a smile, “Can you tell me about your exploration plan this time? I’m quite interested.”

He wanted to know more about the exploration. After all, Mary was rather simple-minded.

“Alright! Brother! Let me tell you about it. The conditions this time might be much better than before…”

…

Three days later.

“Goodbye.”

Tim watched with a smile as his sister left home. When he saw Mary’s figure disappear, he immediately put on his robe and asked Topa to cast a wind element spell on him. Then he rushed out of the city. He was familiar with the secret realm that the Academy would explore, and he arrived there with Topa after half an hour’s journey.

“Let me see the Academy’s plan this time. Will they go towards the direction of the beast tide? Let’s go there first and kill the more dangerous magical beasts. We may leave some weak ones for Mary and the others to practice their magic.” Tim said to Topa.

…

“Toi herb is ripening again…”

“A flamingo’s nest has appeared in the secret realm again this time. It seems that Mary will be able to earn a few more credits in her exploration this time.”

As Tim walked deep into the forest, the cracking sound of withered leaves came from beneath his feet. The sunshine was completely blocked by the tall trees. Due to the accumulation of magic power in the secret realm, the plants here were rather tall and large.

“With the cultivation level of Mary, if she came to this place alone, she would be dead. In addition to the darkness that makes it easy to get lost, there are quite many magical beasts here.”

While Tim was thinking, he drew out a wind blade and threw it vertically up. Then, a snake monster with its head cut off fell from above.

“Beginner-level magical beast, skeleton snake?”

“It won’t feel good to be bitten by it.”

Tim picked up the snake’s body and quickly took out its gall bladder. Then, he threw the remaining flesh to Topa. Topa devoured the essence of the entire magical beast with a bite.

“Generally speaking, there should only be low-level magical beasts around. But we encountered a beginner-level magical beast. So we should be close to the location of the beast tide now.”

As Tim analyzed, the scenery in front of him suddenly changed. What was originally a forest turned into a place that looked like a plain. The vegetation was very lush, but the highest plants in this plain were only some shrubs.

“Where are we now?”

Tim was stunned.

Topa said via spiritual transmission.

“Be careful, Tim. It seems like we’ve hit the jackpot?”

“This is a serial secret realm. Bah! The secret realms on the Blue Planet can’t be identified as secret realms at all. But we are now in a real secret realm!”

“This place should have been a space isolated by a spell formation.” Topa was pleasantly surprised.

“A secret realm of this level on the Blue Planet might not be something that we can explore. Can we return by the way we came?”

Tim walked back tentatively and returned to the forest. Seeing this, Topa was relaxed and said, “This is a good opportunity! Since we can freely enter and exit this secret realm, it is estimated that it is not be controlled by humans. We can explore it. If we can find some secret treasures, you will be able to improve your strength.”

“But Mary is…” Tim said.

Seeing this, Topa immediately added. “Aren’t you trying to help your father recover his strength? Only a true secret realm like this will enable us to find the precious herbs.”

“Alright! Let’s go!” Hearing this, Tim made up his mind. He turned around and return to the realm that was isolated by the array.

…

“Go around on the left.”

Tim tiptoed and hid with the help of bushes. Upon hearing Topa’s voice, he immediately turned around. After walking for about ten meters, Tim found his target —A tree spirit disguised as a withered tree. It patted the ground angrily, causing the ground to shake.

“This is an intermediate magical beast. We can defeat it. But if we attract other magical beasts, we will definitely die.” Topa took a deep breath as he said.

Tim was speechless.

“I’ve already avoided more than ten magical beasts because of your reminder. Why do I feel like I missed many things on this trip? Someone had been to this secret realm before. We didn’t find any treasures so far!” he said.

Hearing this, Topa also felt somewhat helpless, saying, “We can only go to the deepest part of the realm to take a look first. Perhaps we will have some gains. After all, we’re already here.”

Tim sighed and nodded. Just as they were lost in thought, Tim suddenly stopped. He discovered a human figure in front of him. In addition to a human figure, he also saw the body of a demonic beast. What surprised Tim was that the monster could speak!

“Zefa, you’ve broken through to become a great mage and absorbed many things I’ve provided you. Now it’s the time for you to repay me.”

The person called Zefa nodded calmly.

“I see. I’ve already accepted a mission in Rafax City. When the time is right, we can collaborate. Then we’ll destroy this city soon.”

“What?” Before Tim could digest this information, he suddenly heard Topa exclaim through the spiritual transmission.

“Isn’t this Behemoth? Although he used magic to conceal his figure, this magic is a concealing spell exclusive to the Behemoth race!”

Tim was a little dumbfounded while Topa explained patiently.

“According to the record on the Blue Planet, Behemoth is the natural king of the magical beasts. It can use its innate ability to control many magical beasts whose ranks are inferior to his. Moreover, according to the consensus of some intelligent magical beasts, they are also willing to follow the orders of the Behemoth race.”

“If he is the one who controls the beast tide, I reckon that your city will head for destruction…”

“Hold on. If on the Blue Planet, the Behemoth shouldn’t be that strong. Moreover, his collaborator is just a great mage.”

“It’s okay! Don’t panic. Just saving your father and your sister shouldn’t be a problem.”

There was a hint of fear in Topa’s tone, but his voice quickly returned to normal.

“Let’s report this to the Association now.”

Tim felt bitter. He was well aware of his strength. Although he was far stronger than his peers, the power of the man and the beast in front of him was far beyond his! He wanted to slip away quietly, but unexpectedly, as he retreated, he seemed to have triggered something. A black fog suddenly rose and surged into his sleeve.

“Oh no! This is the symbol of darkness, damn it!” Topa was experienced and knowledgeable, so he immediately shouted via spiritual communication.

“Quick…ly?” Topa was stunned. Because he found that Tim had cast several wind-type spells and was a few hundred meters away!

Topa floated in the air and quickly followed him.

Meanwhile, the great mage Zefa was stunned for a moment, and then he was furious!

“Who is it?”

He activated his magic power and shot it out.. The power flew a hundred meters and chased after Tim!