noveldepot Chapter 149 The Genius List, Immense Pressure
Chapter 149 The Genius List, Immense Pressure
"A second-class wizard apprentice can create such magic?" Before Parker could continue, he was hit by a water cannon and instantly annihilated on the deck, dead beyond any doubt. A deep crater was left on the deck, and seawater kept rushing into it.
"Idiot, I've advanced to First-Class Wizard Apprentice, I just haven't gone back to change into my robes yet." Lin Wei shook his head, a look of disdain on his face, his lips slightly pursed.
The other wizard apprentices who had naturally resonated with the spirit were dumbfounded. Their legs began to go weak and their bodies trembled uncontrollably. Some of the wizard apprentices sat down on the ground with fear on their faces.
"What the hell?! Commander Parker has been killed?" The witch plopped down on the deck, staring blankly ahead, questioning the meaning of life. Her mouth was slightly open, but no sound came out.
"This is a genius wizard. Only a wizard like this can defy common sense." A wizard apprentice had a complicated expression, his brows furrowed and his face showing awe.
"This... Your Excellency, are you a wizard apprentice on the list of geniuses? We were blind to your talent, please have mercy!" An older male wizard knelt down with a thud, his body trembling, his face pleading, and his hands clasped in prayer.
"The Genius Ranking?" Lin Wei asked curiously, his brows furrowing slightly, his face showing doubt, and his mouth slightly open.
Neither the master of the genius ranking tower nor Doraemon had mentioned this to him, nor had they promoted it within the Turing Tower. This was the first time Lin Wei had ever heard of this term.
"By trespassing on my ship without my permission, according to the laws of the Wizarding Council, I have the right to kill you on the spot. However, I am not a killer indiscriminately. Apart from him, you all either jump overboard or commit suicide," Lin Wei said calmly, his face expressionless and his eyes revealing indifference.
"I'll fight you to the death." The wizard apprentices who resonated with nature exchanged glances, then drew their wands and began to fight for their lives. Their faces showed a resolute expression, and their eyes flashed with a crazy light.
"Natural Vine Magic, Green Sprout Spell." The witch began to cast a spell, and a green sprout appeared in front of her, shimmering with green light. She looked at Lin Wei with hatred in her eyes, chanting incantations as if she wanted to release all her hatred through magic.
"Don't think you've got this all figured out! Natural Vine Magic, Leaf Root Spell!" A male wizard's face was contorted with rage, veins bulging on his forehead. He looked like he wanted to devour Lin Wei alive. He chanted at the top of his lungs while cursing Lin Wei madly, his hands rapidly forming complex hand seals, the surrounding air distorting slightly with his movements.
The others looked similar, all with resolute and ruthless expressions, and they unleashed their most powerful magic. They chanted incantations and waved their hands, with beams of magical light flashing before them.
Because they knew that if they didn't fight to the death, they would lose their lives here.
Only the old wizard apprentice who had spoken remained, standing awkwardly in place. He let out a long sigh, unconsciously rubbing his hands together, his eyes filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.
At this moment, the surrounding seawater rippled with waves, which crashed against the hull of the ship with a "bang, bang" sound. The sea breeze howled past, making everyone's clothes flutter loudly.
When apprentice wizards encounter conflict outside, their small boats are almost always wiped out, especially those like them who infiltrated Lin Wei's boat without permission. Even if they are killed in retaliation, the organization won't say anything. It's just that they are less skilled. After all, apprentice wizards are not formal wizards and are not registered, so the Wizarding Committee can't manage them all.
"Wouldn't suicide be better?" Lin Wei slowly shook his head, his face filled with disdain. He gently waved his hands and threw a water arrow at each of them.
Then, streams of transparent water shot out from his hand, accompanied by a whistling sound.
puff!puff!puff!
The unremarkable water arrow struck the magic attacking Lin Wei directly, instantly shattering its dazzling light and dissipating into starlight. Then, as if possessed, the water arrow pierced the air with incredible speed, piercing the throats of the wizard apprentices, causing blood to gush out and stain the surrounding ship's deck red.
Regret was evident on their faces. Some stared wide-eyed, mouths slightly agape, as if trying to say something. Others frowned, their faces filled with pain and resentment. Still others trembled as they slowly collapsed.
"Uh... that strong?" The only surviving old wizard apprentice's legs went weak and he almost knelt on the ground. His face was full of horror, and he was completely convinced. His body was trembling uncontrollably.
Although these people were from the same organization as him, there was a generation gap between them; they were all juniors, so he didn't feel much when they died in front of him. He had seen this far too many times.
"Speak, about the genius ranking." Lin Wei glanced at him, his eyes calm, and said indifferently.
"Thank you for your leniency, sir. My name is Ryan. This Genius Ranking is a list of wizard apprentices under the age of two hundred in the entire Endless Sea, ranking the top two hundred." Ryan said respectfully, leaning forward slightly and clasping his hands in a fist salute. "May I ask your name, sir?"
"Lin Wei".
"That sir isn't on this talent list. In our East Eighth District, we only have three wizarding apprentices on the list, and they're all at the bottom, the best being 171st," Ryan added, secretly observing Lin Wei's reaction as he spoke. "These three wizarding apprentices are Ryan of Thunder Fury, Thran of Iron Hammer Soul, and Sapphire of Elemental Harmony. Ryan is the highest ranked among them."
"What's so special about these wizard apprentices on the genius list?" Lin Wei asked curiously, raising his eyebrows slightly as he mentally memorized the three individuals and the wizarding organization.
At that moment, a large wave surged up on the sea, and the small boat rocked violently in the waves. Ryan stumbled and almost fell, but he quickly grabbed the railing on the side of the boat to steady himself.
"Any wizard on the genius list is guaranteed to become a full-fledged wizard, and they even have the potential to advance to intermediate or even advanced wizards," Ryan continued, his face filled with envy. "Some of them have exceptionally high elemental affinity, while others have an extraordinary comprehension of combat techniques. They are all shining new stars in the wizarding world."
"I've heard that the Thunderfury of Renn can unleash the magic Thunder Spear, with a power of six or seven hundred hertz, which has already surpassed the power limit that ordinary wizard apprentices can produce." Ryan looked on with longing, his eyes wide open, as if he could see Renn casting magic.
"Six or seven hundred hertz?" Lin Wei frowned, his eyes revealing a serious expression.
"My water cannon technique can only generate a power of about 400 Hz now, which is already far superior to the top-tier wizard apprentices on the market. I didn't expect there to be someone with a much higher power value than me. And this person is even lower on the list." Lin Wei muttered to himself, his hands unconsciously clenching.