Chapter 328 Surprised
Chapter 328 Surprised
Numerous diamond belt disciples had worked hard for the past ten days, and the majority of them had only managed to achieve 4th path. So what could new disciples such as Ezra Zephyr possibly accomplish in the energy reservoir?
It was likely that he may not have even gathered 10 crystals. If so, even 2 paths of ablution might be a little difficult.
Although it was not easy to hunt duct beasts, the majority of the diamond belt disciples were still able to achieve 4 paths of ablution. After all, every diamond belt disciple had the strength of the 6th level of the Core Formation stage and would not do any worse than 4 paths of ablution no matter how bad they were.
Hence, when they imagined the possibility of a pitiful 2 paths of ablution from Ezra Zephyr, they could not help but secretly snigger inside.
As seasoned disciples, they were naturally more than happy to see well-behaved new outer mountain disciples who did not challenge their dignity. Thus, if the individual known as number one amongst the new disciples were to perform badly, it would undoubtedly cause the other new disciples to behave a little better.
Numerous disciples watched with such thoughts in mind as the prince stepped forward with a calm expression. Under the countless watching gazes, he landed on one of the ancient stone pillars on the ablution altar.
He could naturally feel the numerous gazes on him that were waiting to be entertained. Although these disciples did not have any ill will towards him, they were not supportive of him either.
He ignored the gazes of the crowd. The opinions of others did not matter to him after all, especially when what he needed was right about to be his.
"Go ahead, start and no need to feel stressed. It's your first time here at the energy reservoir after all, and you will still have many chances in the future when you become a diamond belt disciple." Elder Rilda looked towards the prince. The former's words were quite kind, perhaps because he had lent his aid to Ella.
Even so, the prince could still tell that Elder Rilda did not believe he would achieve much. His 2nd level of Core Formation stage strength was just far too glaring to everyone.
To travel as one pleased in the energy reservoir, one's strength needed to at least reach the 6th level Core Formation stage.
Ezra did not say anything in response, merely smiling with a nod. The only thing that would convince everyone was facts, and he would likely be treated as a joke no matter what he said. As such, he controlled his wolf-designed bracelet on his wrist with a cool expression.
~SWOOOSH~
In the next instant, Duct Creation Energy crystal after crystal flew out along with an explosion of light, while the surrounding spiritual energy began to be drawn towards him.
As more and more crystals gathered above Ezra Zephyr's head, the laughter in the area stealthily began to fade away, while the expressions of many disciples turned more and more rigid.
The prince remained oblivious to them. With a jerk of his sleeve, hundreds of crystals swirled above him like a river of crystals. The scope was not the least bit inferior to Ella Abella from before.
Moreover, every crystal had been meticulously selected, making it an even more impressive sight! The world around was deathly silent.
"How, how can this be… how can he have so many crystals?!" The silence was finally broken by the trembling voice of a disciple that was filled with disbelief.
No one knew the answer. All of them vigorously rubbed their eyes, as if the scene before them was some kind of illusion.
In the silence, Ezra's hands came together and all of the crystals above him exploded. Duct Creation Essence fell, landing on the stone pillar. The surrounding spiritual energy began to whizzle over, seemingly creating a thin mist.
~HISSS~
As the runes on the pillar lit up, the familiar hissing of a basilisk rang out once again. Next, everyone watched in astonishment as basilisk silhouette after silhouette burst out from the pillar, circling Ezra.
1… 2… 3… 7!
There were 7 silhouettes, a sight that made every disciple present inhale deeply.
The 7 Paths of Ablution!
Back on the mountain, Ezra had come from, several of his fellow disciples were stupefied, and even James had a blank look on his face.
"How is this possible?!" He croaked in a trembling voice. The scene before his eyes had truly shaken him to the core. No one would have even dreamt of the prince achieving 7 paths of ablution.
"How many duct beasts had he slayed in the energy reservoir?!"
"How had he done it?!"
These were the questions of the disciples.
In contrast with James's ugly expression, a slightly stunned smile was revealed on Mubarak's face, evidently happy for this junior brother of his.
On another peak far away, Ella's eyes seemed to ripple faintly. Although she had anticipated this long ago, she could not help but sigh when she saw it for real.
"Interesting, achieving 7 paths of ablution after his first time in the energy reservoir. Looks like having someone else's help really makes a difference." Wilson's expression was indifferent as he gazed at the 7 basilisk silhouettes around the prince.
A 7th path may shock the others, but it was ordinary to rankers like them.
Moreover, he was not surprised at all, because he knew that Ezra had the powerful cubs and Ella at his side, the figure who was not the least bit weaker than him.
Govrin also nodded. He did not have any complaints about Ezra, but he was disappointed that Ezra was wasting his talent in Alchemic faction
On another mountain, Aily's expression fluctuated rapidly as she stared at the 7 silhouettes, the disciples around her equally dumbstruck, and substantially shocked.
Aily could not help but mumble, "How did he obtain these Dragon Creation Energy crystals?"
The strength of the 2nd level Core Formation stage was obviously incapable of slaying so many duct beasts. The others looked at each other, but no one had an answer.