Chapter 1032 - 505: Fake Professor

Chapter 1032: Chapter 505: Fake Professor

The surname Tao Bo is not rare. If Li Ang encountered someone with this surname elsewhere, he wouldn’t give it much thought.

But what if the name and surname stack together?

The Viel Taube who left The Soul Apex due to family circumstances once mentioned his daughter studying at the Oktos Academy in Thousand Tower City, and his speech revealed an undeniable pride, just short of proclaiming "she’s a genius."

Oktos, an academy focused on secret rites and unconventional caster professions, has summoners as the most common profession. ℯℯ𝑙.

Combining these elements, the "scholar from Thousand Tower City" and "professor" claiming to be Zerlase Calio, undoubtedly should be the old guild leader’s daughter.

Then arises the question, why would she leave her studies to seek the Golden Country? Clearly a summoner disguised as a low-combat scholar-type caster, what are her summoned creatures?

Is this professor a real person? Is she borrowing a name or has she been authorized? According to Celestial Group’s intelligence, it should be the latter, as deceiving them would indeed be a grave matter.

With these questions emerging, Li Ang feels somewhat helpless. If it were anyone else, he wouldn’t concern himself, but this one he simply has to mind.

Even without probing into her purpose and reasons, knowing who she is requires ensuring her safety.

Given the uncertainty around her disguise’s purpose, exposing her hastily isn’t advisable; cooperation is necessary.

Li Ang turns, coincidentally meeting Aifei’s gaze.

Blondie Douding’s face showed anger, and Li Ang immediately knows what on her mind.

A Xiang continues the topic of exploration, pointing at the wurm dragon whose body flips within the mud like grubs: "This wilting swamp, formed due to the constant decay of surrounding matter, stretches ahead. In its depths, there’s a Dragon Nest likely belonging to a powerful Demon Dragon, where a throng of formidable wurm dragons guards the ’Destiny Cold Wave.’"

"How powerful are they?" Aifei glances at Li Ang, putting aside her grudge and turning to business.

"Around Tier Seven, the issue is the numbers."

A Xiang shrugs, spreads his hands, and looks aside, indicating the team’s strength.

There are five Sky Knights from Cloudwalkers Guild, with strength and equipment around Tier Seven to Eight, representing the Celestial Group’s elite.

In addition, thirteen Sky Knights, capable enough to access the outskirts and central junction of the Golden Country, hail from three teams. Together they can confront Excellence Realm adversaries, but an overwhelming number would pose disadvantages.

Calculating this, the team could contend with eight to ten Excellence Realm wurm dragons at most.

"You all have no concept about the Poison Dragons’ numbers there."

"To what extent?"

"At least over twenty, just like earthworms in mud."

A Xiang laughs: "I pity this so-called Dwarf Race, how many of this Dragon Race have they provoked?"

Having sensed Fafnir using Soul Stealing on him, Li Ang, through system panel information and insights from Akuya, has already speculated on how Dwarf Civilization perished.

Perhaps, as legends suggest, the Dwarf King wished to use wurm dragon venom to mine secret treasures, learning Demon Dragon Summoning Technique from somewhere, or perhaps he chose to summon Fafnir to the Golden Country due to some opportunity.

Subsequently, Fafnir executed Soul Stealing, replacing the Dwarf King and issuing decrees in his guise. Corrupting and annihilating this civilization naturally became far simpler than imagined.

With all this achieved, its power greatly surged.

"In any case, even if we eliminate those wurm dragons, knowing the power of the Dragon Nest’s master remains uncertain, as does our chances of success. Hence, we’re considering alternative plans, such as having some members distract the guardians while we mount a surprise raid to snatch away that sword."

A Xiang continues: "The main issue lies in the swamp’s accumulation over countless years. Its depth swallows these relic towers whole, leaving us ordinary people to sink without trace, rendering footing impossible. Hence, we’re still discussing plan implementation."

Aifei looks at the present Sky Knights: "Doesn’t anyone here have a domain that can alter the terrain?"

A Xiang shakes his head: "I’m the only one at Level 9 here, and my domain, well, it’s rather ethereal."

"Well, we do on our side." Blondie Douding smiles faintly.

Her words surprise A Xiang, his team likewise. In their view, Aifei’s Falo, along with the unknown Diao and Lily, don’t possess Level 9 capabilities, leaving only Li Ang with the potential to open terrain-altering domains.

While Lily’s unique power remains unnoticeable, their assessment is accurate, for Aifei indeed refers to Li Ang.

Achieving such effects indicates the domain itself is quite powerful.

"Congratulations to Captain Li Ang for finally finding a method to unleash the witch’s power?" A Xiang says to Li Ang.

"It’s more like a welcome gift." Li Ang smiles.

Earlier, he had discussed his Earth Dragon Realm with Aifei, notably remembered by her.

Noticing this dialogue, "Professor Zelas" looks over, displaying contemplation and reminiscence.