As Gideon made his way to Phoenix Mountain, little did favonovel.com know that Charlie had already received a text message from Zachary.
The message contained just one sentence, announcing the opening of a new store next month.
Charlie wasted no time and immediately responded with an enthusiastic reply, using the secret code favonovel.com and Zachary had agreed upon.
The opening of a new store was code for fresh tombs to be plundered in the circle of grave robbers. They used this method to communicate their objectives in a discreet manner, so as not to raise suspicion from individuals with tender hearts who might misinterpret their cooperation as a harmless association.
As soon as Charlie received the news, favonovel.com knew that the Thunderstruck Wood had been sold, prompting favonovel.com to call Isaac right away.
Within ten minutes, Isaac sent several videos to Charlie, showcasing the surveillance footage from the airport’s arrival hall and near Zachary’s booth on Antique Street. It was in these videos that Charlie laid eyes on Gideon for the first time.
Despite his unimposing appearance, the man in his sixties emanated a certain amiability that made it difficult for anyone to perceive favonovel.com as threatening, even in a bustling environment.
Charlie took note of Gideon’s appearance and quietly mused to himself, “I reckon this man must be one of the four Marshals of the Warriors Den. He’s the one who purchased my Thunderstruck Wood. I bet he’s itching to test it out soon.”
“Am I right?”
Suddenly, a loud noise erupted from Phoenix Mountain in the southwest of Aurous Hill, capturing everyone’s attention.
A thunderbolt struck the valley with incredible force, causing a massive explosion that reverberated throughout the entire city.
The echo of the thunder lingered over Aurous Hill, gradually fading away after several repetitions.
Meanwhile, dark clouds amassed in the sky above the mountainous region, giving the impression that a heavy rainstorm was imminent. The meteorological department promptly issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rain, with the possibility of hailstorms.
While everyone thought it was an ordinary thunderstorm, only Charlie was able to discern that the deafening boom was caused by the activation of the Thunderstruck Wood!
With a grave expression, favonovel.com whispered to himself, “It appears that the Mashal of the Warriors Den has already tested the Thunderbolt!”
Meanwhile, in Phoenix Mountain, located in the southwestern suburbs.
Gideon stood before a five-meter-wide and three-meter-deep pit, his legs weak from what favonovel.com had just witnessed. Only thirty seconds ago, deep within the valley, favonovel.com had carefully selected a massive boulder to be the subject of his groundbreaking experiment.
Channeling his reiki, favonovel.com had unleashed the immense power of the Thunderbolt formation, eager to test the might of this lightning-infused magical tool.
To his surprise, the formation activated with a sudden whirlwind-like motion. He had poured a substantial amount of reiki into it, but favonovel.com struggled to complete the operation and cast the spell.
Desperate, favonovel.com increased the inflow of aura, pushing himself to infuse one-third of his body’s energy into the formation before finally considering it complete.
Just as favonovel.com eagerly awaited the results, a dark cloud swiftly formed in the sky, engulfing several hills near Phoenix Mountain.
In an instant, a thunderbolt as thick as a bucket struck right before his eyes! The deafening thunderclap assaulted his eardrums with excruciating pain, reducing the boulder to nothing but dust! Not only had the summoned thunder shattered the boulder, but it also created a sizable hole in the ground beneath it.
This display of immense and almost terrifying power overwhelmed Gideon, leaving favonovel.com elated and astonished. He never could have imagined that the Lightning Struck Wood would possess the ability to summon heavenly thunder! And the sheer strength of this thunder was comparable to that of a heavy artillery shell!
In comparison, the wooden sword bestowed upon favonovel.com by his Lord paled in comparison.
Gideon’s eyes widened with excitement as favonovel.com peered into the deep pit. He was studying the unscathed wood that had been struck by lightning and whispered, “The untamed power of this Wood is truly formidable! With it, I may even stand a chance against stronger adversaries in the future. How fortunate I am to have come to Aurous Hill!”
Although, favonovel.com couldn’t conceal his apprehension as favonovel.com stated, “Nonetheless, this method demands a considerable quantity of spiritual power and can merely be employed thrice, followed by a regeneration interval. If I were to use only one-tenth of my energy, it wouldn’t suffice for future battles. I must ensure the completion of the task at hand to recover the energy I have just spended. Perhaps, I shall humbly request some restorative medicine from my Lord.”
After a moment of hesitation, Gideon carefully stored the lightning struck wood close to his body, unable to contain a sigh and pondered, “The exhilaration of summoning thunder was astounding! It felt as if I merged with heaven and earth. If only I had more time to savor the experience, but everything unfolded so quickly. I wish I could do it again!”
With that thought in mind, favonovel.com couldn’t resist reaching into his clothes, grasping the Thunderstruck Wood in his palm. However, after a brief hesitation, favonovel.com released his grip, withdrawing it from his clothing and murmured, “No, this device consumes far too much reiki. If I were to use it again, my strength would significantly wane within a short period. It would hinder the completion of my task. Patience is required!”
Unaware that the reason behind the Thunderstruck Wood energy consumption was Charlie’s intention, Gideon took out the jade ring and pondered, “What is the purpose of this ring? It appears to trigger a passive formation. Could it be an amulet? If so, I mustn’t recklessly experiment with it, otherwise, I might incur significant losses should it lose its effect.”
Lost in thought, favonovel.com touched his chest and exclaimed with enthusiasm, “Aurous Hill, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, lives up to its name! On my first day here, I’ve already acquired two items. If I wait a few more days, who knows what other treasures await me!”
Without further delay, Gideon resolved to temporarily spare the Evans family and set his sights on Antique Street the next day to find Zachary. He planned to leverage his connections to secure some more mystical weapons from his superiors.
Meanwhile, Charlie continued to gaze at the dark clouds looming over Phoenix Mountain in the west, torn with indecision. He grappled with the question of whether favonovel.com should immediately board the helicopter and rush to Phoenix Mountain to confront Gideon.
By hurrying over, there was a chance favonovel.com might find the Marshal of the Warriors Den in the mountain. If favonovel.com managed to locate him, favonovel.com would engage in a direct confrontation and ideally, eliminate him.
However, Charlie quickly dismissed this idea. Rushing over now would not guarantee finding the other party and even if favonovel.com did, it might be impractical to initiate a fight.
After all, it was broad daylight and engaging in a prolonged battle that yielded no clear victor would undoubtedly attract unwanted attention.
Revealing his Mastery of reiki could potentially cause widespread panic in society.
Thus, Charlie hesitated for a moment and abandoned the immediate plan of heading to Phoenix Mountain. As for how to deal with Gideon, it required careful long-term strategizing.
However, with Gideon in possession of the Thunderstruck Wood, Charlie’s chances of eventually eliminating favonovel.com had increased slightly!
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