‘Keep calm…’ thought Edgar as he stared daggers at Zephyr. In all of his years of being alive, Zephyr was the first person who had ever behaved so disrespectfully towards him and would live to tell the tale. “Huh! Why would I want to observe you making elixirs? On the contrary, I thought your talent could use a little nurturing,” said Edgar.“Yeah, yeah. It’s fine if you don’t want to admit it,” said Zephyr. He did not mind Edgar’s fiery temper, but thought he could really benefit from Edgar’s status in The Boundless Academy and medicinal knowledge. “Do I get to keep the elixirs I make?”“You’ll only need to give me a minor portion and get to keep the majority of it,” said Edgar. That sounded reasonable to Zephyr. “Will I be allowed to use any of the ingredients in this room?”“Yes, whatever ingredient you want.” Even though most of the ingredients here were very expensive and would cost an astronomical amount of points to redeem, to Edgar, the benefits far outweigh the cost.
Lunar Serpent elixirs!To be able to produce such a helpful item left Zephyr in high spirits. After coming to Supreme Peak, Zephyr quickly went to work on these elixirs. As the elixirs appeared, they brought with them an air of potency, with gentle medicinal streams wafting off of it. Upon further inspection, one could make out a star-like shine upon their surfaces, as though it was a trail left by a comet.‘I need to capitalize on the chance to break through. Edgar Nash seemed quite powerful, I don’t think I even have a sliver of his abilities, though Cline does seem to be more powerful than him,’ Zephyr thought. Although Ethan Cline was often cold and mysterious, Zephyr could always tell there was more to him than meets the eye. As he pondered, he consumed one of the elixirs.As the elixir entered his body, a great surge of energy rushed through him. As he felt the elixir take effect, another burst of violent energy came rushing forth, leaving no room for Zephyr to react. Zephyr t
Bit by bit, Zephyr surrounded himself with an energy that had an ancient, royal signature.…‘Five scales, that means I can now exude five times the power. Were I to go all out, the power, plus my own would equate to six times the effect. Were I to combine this with my Might, the destructive power that I hold would be terrifying!’ Zephyr thought, in awe of the power he now held. Were he to face Shaun Lee again, he would no doubt crush his opponent into a pulp.Suddenly, Zephyr’s forehead shook slightly. A bout of lightning came forth from his forehead, and it quickly encompassed his body. The mystical rune upon his forehead glowed slightly as well before great electrical energy came down upon him that morphed into a sly snake. The two serpents coiled around his Might as they danced.The five scales emitted a great burst of power in retaliation, it was a clash between an ancient dragon and a lightning serpent. The two rocked back and forth, before finally coming together, amalgamati
“You do?” Edgar asked. He looked at the young man before him, wondering what else he had under his sleeve. “How is that possible? The best poultice for the Heart is Baphomet’s Pearl. I doubt I need to explain its price. To make one is almost suicide too. The most it can do is improve the Heart’s power threefold…” he continued.“I said I have it, didn’t I? Do you want to learn it or not, old man?” Zephyr pressed, annoyed from the other’s retort. “Yes please!” Edgar replied ecstatically, though he kept a suspicious look on Zephyr. “But, why though? Although I’ve only known you for a short while, I can tell you aren’t one to be cut a raw deal. Why would you so easily give me the secrets to this elixir?” Edgar asked. “Hmph hmph… you’re smart. I’ll teach you this recipe, though I have one condition. Whatever I teach you must not be shared with the Feather and Horizon Peaks!” Zephyr stated.“This…” Edgar muttered. Zephyr’s demand was not too great but was not small either. If he did so, he
Edgar’s temper was volatile, this was well-known throughout the Academy. He did not have many friends usually, though this breakthrough led the Academy to pay more attention to him. However, they were curious as to how he came about this. Besides, conflict soon arose as well. Regardless of the Serpent Superior or the Empress, they were the first of their kind — rare and invaluable. Soon, many Peak leaders had come to sought after them. Though, Edgar reacted strangely. Almost every Peak’s apprentices were able to get their hands on them. Every Peak except for Horizon Peak and Feather Peak. There was no rhyme nor reason to his decision. Any apprentice from either Peak were barred from receiving his goods.A great burst of energy exploded at Feather Peak. “Damn it! Damn that guy!” an angry roar came echoing from the great hall. A man could be seen pacing back and forth inside. He was livid, with every part of his muscles flexing tightly. He gave another angry roar. Nothing was spared i
“I’ve heard of this person… Was he not a useless apprentice? How could he, of all people, manage to get so friendly with someone like Edgar?” Keith wondered with a growl. “I’m not sure about that, though I am very sure of the close friendship the two share!” Theobold said with unearned confidence, caring not for the angry stare Bentley was giving him. “Zephyr Khan…” Keith spat through gritted teeth. “He is… something else!” Keith cursed as a darkness loomed over his eyes……“The Empress’s ability to protect oneself and overcome the Heart is nothing short of spectacular. I will keep the recipe secret and safe. No one else, other than you and I, will ever know it’s recipe!” Edgar said excitedly. “It’s just the Empress, what are you so excited about? I can teach you far better types of medicine in the future. I can even teach you six-starred medicines if need be!” Zephyr replied dismissively.“You have the recipes for six-starred medicines?!” Edgar asked. Six-starred medicines were not
He looked to Keith with a sly smile, “With Edgar’s support, Supreme Peak will have no trouble rising to the top!” said Ethan. “Rise to the top? Hmph, for them to rise, they’d need to subdue us first. I take it that your visit today isn’t just a convenient one, is it Cline?” Keith asked with a wicked smile. “You’re absolutely right. Now, we’re at the budding phase of being subdued. If this were to continue, you and I both know the things in store for us won’t be good…” Keith continued. “Tsk tsk tsk… it would seem we’d need to cooperate on this matter then!” Ethan said slowly, all the while brandishing a sly smile…Zephyr had returned to his room to begin training once more. In this period, Zephyr had consumed a total of 27 Lunar Serpent elixirs. The scales in his body could now more easily materialize draconic images. With his draconic apparition’s help, Zephyr very easily used up his energy like it was nothing. It would not take long before he achieved the Agility of level three.It
“Thus far, we’ve dispatched our Supreme Peak enforcers to look for them. You initiates will also be tasked with finding them. Your destination will be the Land of Ghosts!” Dewey said with a stern look. Zephyr frowned at the prospect. Something was amiss. Enforcers? Zephyr observed the twenty or so initiates once more, noticing a black dagger-like mark on their robes.Every Peak had their own team of enforcers. They were each powerful in their own right, being taught advanced skills and techniques and all. They have also been through life and death situations. Each of them had to go through rounds of selection before making it onto the team. Their duty was to their Peak and their Peak alone, to the protection of their Peak’s principles, honor, and members. Only the head of each Peak as well as some elders had the right to select them. Other Peak heads or Academy officials would find it difficult to utilize them.As far as Zephyr knew, Vert Murray and Tristan Zane were once enforcers t