PathOfPen

Chapter 337 – Symbiotic

Having been the first to spot the attack, Percy had an easier time dodging. With two swift strides, he sidestepped the torrent of fiends, watching as it soundlessly phased through the smooth surface of the water. Probably even the ground beneath, judging from its momentum.

Doh had a slightly tougher time avoiding it. He rolled out of the way, barely managing to push himself back to his feet using his hands, just before the surface tension gave way under him.

The Yellow’s luck ha...

Chapter 394 – Sculpture

“There. Looks like a decent spot.” Micky descended to the tundra below them, landing behind a small hill. They could have probably hidden th

“There. Looks like a decent spot.”

Micky descended to the tundra below them, landing behind a small hill. They could have probably hidden themselves better in the forest, but it would have made it harder for them to detect a potential ambush too. Besides, they’d wanted to put some distance from the location where they’d killed the...

Chapter 336 – Chaotic battle

Percy was more than happy with his new Refined spell. There was still some room for improvement, but he doubted it would register another upgrade during his stay on Melodia. It wouldn’t be until he merged it with his Replicating Soul Harvester back home that he expected it to hit Masterful.

In any case, neither he nor his companions got much time to relax, their fight against the jigreets only marking the beginning of their trouble.

It wasn’t an accident the trio had avoided f...

Chapter 393 – Pride and pity

The metallic bars bent and groaned, as Deimos violently slammed the door behind him. He’d just about managed to restrain himself too, otherw

The metallic bars bent and groaned, as Deimos violently slammed the door behind him. He’d just about managed to restrain himself too, otherwise it would have easily come off its hinges, and he didn’t feel like having it replaced again.

‘Stubborn old fool…’

Even after spending years inside the dark cell, Orin still r...

Chapter 335 – Wisps

‘Seven Green beasts?! Together?!’ Percy spat, cursing inward at their bad luck.

Back on Remior, one would be hard-pressed to find even two or three Greens of the same species, let alone this many. At least if special locations like the Fungal Spire were excluded. But perhaps, it wasn’t that surprising.

On Melodia, the creatures had an entire continent mostly to themselves, with very few sapients to cull them. Furthermore, this was close to the height of the beast ti...

Chapter 392 – Hydra

Percy was about to attack the water mage when the latter retracted the azure serpents of his own volition. The constructs fused into the rin

Percy was about to attack the water mage when the latter retracted the azure serpents of his own volition. The constructs fused into the ring coiling around his body, soon expanding to form a large bubble a dozen metres wide, the man floating inside.

Next, seven serpentine heads sprouted from the sphere. They looked similar to before, but the...

Chapter 334 – Mirror Lake

According to Doh, the lake stretched for hundreds of miles, making it even larger than the Thirsty Valley.

‘Should be called the Mirror Sea, really…’

It was impossible to see the other end of its tranquil waters even after climbing the colossal trees in its vicinity. Percy would have loved to try anyway, to get a better look at it. It wasn’t every day a mortal got a chance to visit an Elemental Source – and of their own affinity, no less.

Sadly, that wasn�...

Chapter 391 – First Parade (2)

So far, Percy hadn’t varied the distance between his platforms much. It was more convenient to keep the gaps constant, as it allowed him to

So far, Percy hadn’t varied the distance between his platforms much. It was more convenient to keep the gaps constant, as it allowed him to

So far, Percy hadn’t varied the distance between his platforms much. It was more convenient to keep the gaps constant, as it allowed him to get used to the timing. He now realized that wouldn’t cut...

Chapter 333 – Swarm

The hunters had expected some changes in their surroundings as they neared the Mirror Lake. It was the most mana-rich location on the entire planet, and that led to a cascade of additional consequences. The plant life in the surrounding area flourished, growing to downright titanic sizes.

While they were still a couple days away, Percy noticed the trees were already twice as tall as before, their trunks as wide as small huts. Even their crowns were larger, their canopies almost blanketi...

Chapter 390 – First Parade (1)

A wave of annoyance seeped through the connection, but the clone didn’t say anything, tacitly agreeing to let him do his thing. Not wasting

A wave of annoyance seeped through the connection, but the clone didn’t say anything, tacitly agreeing to let him do his thing. Not wasting

A wave of annoyance seeped through the connection, but the clone didn’t say anything, tacitly agreeing to let him do his thing.

Not wasting a moment, Percy focused on his developing technique o...

Chapter 332 – Nostalgic

Objectively speaking, the fight wasn’t going well.

Percy’s spinning sickles just about managed to keep the bird at bay, preventing it from tearing him to shreds. But he didn’t have an easy time landing a hit either. In fact, he’d come closer to slicing Latt’s soul up by accident a couple times, forcing the man to retreat behind a large tree. Not that the wood would offer much protection from the soul mana, but it seemed to put the Yellow-born at ease.

If that wa...

Chapter 389 – Countered

The speed of the azure serpents alone wasn’t enough to corner Percy, but that wasn’t the only issue. The man’s domain didn’t just slow him d

The speed of the azure serpents alone wasn’t enough to corner Percy, but that wasn’t the only issue. The man’s domain didn’t just slow him down – It also made it much harder for him to multiply his scythes, which served not only as his sole means of attack, but also as the footholds he relied on to remain airborne.

Worse sti...

Chapter 331 – Twice the results

The following days reminded Percy of his time in the Thirsty Valley. Once again, he found himself in a group of three people – or three bodies, at least – surrounded by an endless expanse filled with horrific beasts.

Only, the situation was a little worse – in many ways. Doh, Sol and Latt were arguably weaker than Elaine, Nesha and his main body. They also had to keep moving, and were operating under a far stricter timeline.

But it wasn’t all bad.

At least, the deniz...

Chapter 388 – Aerial combat

Mages could use their mana to fly as early as Green. The ease by which they did that often depended on their affinity and whatever else they

Mages could use their mana to fly as early as Green. The ease by which they did that often depended on their affinity and whatever else they had going for them, but it was generally possible for them to manoeuvre for at least a limited time in the air.

It wasn’t until Blue that this skill became effortless for everyone though – enough to ...

Chapter 330 – Offer

Percy watched Rei as she sifted through the empty vials in her pockets, her trembling hand probably searching for a healing potion.

It didn’t seem like she had any left.

“Here you go,” he said, startling her. She clearly hadn’t noticed him approach.

Summoning two from his storage, he extended his hand. But she seemed hesitant to take them.

“They won’t be enough anyway. My liver is severely damaged.”

“They will be, if you drink more of them.” he ...

Chapter 387 – Tracked down

A giant bird was gliding over the lush forest, close enough for the rustling canopies below to be heard. The whistling gales rushing against

A giant bird was gliding over the lush forest, close enough for the rustling canopies below to be heard. The whistling gales rushing against its plumage did cover the sound somewhat, but they didn’t impede its movement all that much. If one paid close attention, they’d notice that the wind parted by itself before touching the creature’s stran...

Chapter 329 – Rei

“I survived… again.” Rei muttered, her heart clenching at the sight of her fallen comrades.

She was one of the few remaining Orange cores in the group. Unlike the others, she hadn’t made it this far through sheer luck, however. The other hunters had done everything in their power to protect her. Even the Yellows threw their bodies between her and the monsters, giving their lives for hers.

Because she was a medic.

The last surviving medic in the camp, in fact. She was...

Chapter 386 – Ark

“Isn’t it the same thing?” Percy asked. “Not quite. Remember that this isn’t a physical world.” Nephthys explained. “I did produce that thin

“Isn’t it the same thing?” Percy asked.

“Not quite. Remember that this isn’t a physical world.” Nephthys explained. “I did produce that thing you mentioned during my ascension. It was useless for me, so I gave it to my subordinates. It seemed to help them develop their magic, but it got used up after a couple of ce...

Chapter 328 – Sickles

The Melodians weren’t the only ones operating on a strict schedule. Percy was too. He’d already spent over six years inside the Valley before coming here, and his main body only had about seven more – give or take – until his confrontation with the Holy Child.

By then, he should have ideally mastered both versions of the Dance, and retrieved his clone, so that he could possess Micky and extricate him from the battle. He still hoped he’d open up a third cord upon reaching Yello...

Chapter 385 – Murmurs

Percy flashed her a questioning look, prompting her to continue. “If I’ve understood this correctly, you activated your bloodline twice the

Percy flashed her a questioning look, prompting her to continue. “If I’ve understood this correctly, you activated your bloodline twice the

Percy flashed her a questioning look, prompting her to continue.

“If I’ve understood this correctly, you activated your bloodline twice the last time you created a familiar. The first tim...