A month later, in the mushroom garden,
Alan finally received the long-awaited system notification.
Ding Ding—
"Do you want to spend 6 potential points to fuse the 4th-level 'Moon Shadow Bullet' with the 5th-level 'Moonlight Veil' to attempt to deduce a 6th-level unnamed martial art?"
"Yes!"
A moment later, Allen's wish came true, fusing a more powerful version of the 'Moon Shadow Bullet'!
...
6th-level unnamed light-based martial art: Consumes 14 mana points. The beam spreads out in a 30-meter radius, centered on the player, dealing double the radiant damage of the 'Moon Shadow Bullet' to all creatures within the area.
Any shapeshifting creature exposed to radiation will have its transformation abilities sealed and have a certain chance of instant death!
…
An instant death effect?!
Alan raised his eyebrows in surprise.
This was something he hadn't anticipated.
With the help of the system, a more in-depth analysis of the instant death effect confirmed that the probability of instant death depends on the victim's physical resistance.
Simply put, the stronger the physique, the less susceptible to instant death martial arts and magic.
Alan didn't expect to instantly kill opponents of the same level with this move.
His imaginary enemies were the "Rakshasa" of the Beast Cult!
His initial battle with the elephant-headed Rakshasa Karna Ganesha in the Mushroom Garden had made him realize the shortcomings of the "Moon Shadow Bullet."
This tier-4 technique couldn't break through the Rakshasa's magic resistance barrier.
Thus, Allen needed a higher-level Moonlight skill.
The 5th-level "Moonlight Veil" was decent, but it couldn't completely block the opponent's transformation ability, and it lacked lethality.
It wasn't until he combined the strengths of the "Moon Shadow Bullet" and "Moonlight Veil" to create this tier-6 technique that truly met his needs.
After a moment's thought, Allen named this new technique...
Moonlight Cannon!
...
Summer Noon.
Dark clouds gathered.
A horse-drawn carriage, braving a thunderstorm, drove through the streets of Keyes Town.
Sora sat by the window of the carriage, the gloom in his eyes rivaling the cumulonimbus clouds outside.
"Ellen, are you sure you want Ella to come forward...?"
Sora couldn't help but ask the young man beside him.
"Teacher, don't worry."
Ellen held Sora's hand and offered her some encouragement.
"I asked my friends about Grisha's cultivation level. He hasn't even reached the late fourth stage yet, so Ella might not lose to him."
"Besides, it's not appropriate for outsiders to interfere in a family matter like this. Ultimately, I'll have to let Junior Sister personally resolve it and put an end to it."
"Mom! I'm not afraid, so why should you be afraid?"
Ella sat on Allen's other side, hugging his arm.
"Junior Sister, do you have the confidence to defeat that man?"
"Yes!" Ella nodded vigorously. Although there was nervousness in her eyes, there was more fighting spirit.
"Okay, I'll try not to interfere. You can handle it yourself."
"Alan, aren't you coming with us, mother and daughter?" Sora was still a little worried. "I'll feel much more at ease with you sitting here to calm me down."
Alan shook his head apologetically.
"Teacher, I have three distinguished guests from afar today, so I really don't have time to spare."
"Junior sister is capable of handling this on her own. All she lacks is experience."
"Don't worry, I'm in the pharmacy not far from the living room. If anything goes wrong, just call me; I'll be there."
Sola nodded, her apprehension gradually calming.
...
Alan and Keith, mother and daughter, were on their way by car at the same time.
On Red Moon Island, Caroline was gathering herbs, preparing to leave.
"Mom! Spenza left us and teleported away alone!"
Spanna pushed the door open and complained to her mother.
"She got an injection that awakened her teleportation ability early, and she's so proud of it, she wants to teleport ten times a day!"
"Don't be so disrespectful!" Caroline glared at her little daughter. "Spencer followed my instructions and teleported to the meeting place ahead of time to check the situation there to avoid an ambush."
"Mom! You're just worrying too much. Allen isn't that bad, let alone that stupid!" Spencer scoffed, shaking her head.
"You little girl, you've only seen so much of the world, how could you possibly understand the wickedness of human nature!"
Caroline pinched her daughter's rosy cheek and warned sternly:
"Silvermoon Island is, after all, the monastery's territory. It's better to be careful!"
Spanna shrugged, stopped arguing with her mother, and turned to inquiring about the feud between Grisha and the Case family.
"Mom! Is Grisha crazy? He has a child born to a woman he raped twenty years ago. What kind of father-daughter relationship do they have?!"
"How dare he come here and steal my daughter!"
"What's more, that girl named Ella is Allen's junior sister and a direct disciple of Master Shiva!"
"Grisha is courting death by doing this!"
"Haha! Do you think Grisha doesn't understand the implications of this? Silly girl, you can't figure it out. You're just too naive."
Caroline adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, a sneer playing at the corners of her lips.
"Grisa knew the trip to Casetown would be dangerous, yet he still went out with such fanfare to abduct his daughter. He was actually paving the way for his mistress."
"You mean... Queen Bee Ves?" Spanna asked softly.
Caroline nodded gently.
"The war between the North and South has reached this point, and it's almost time for it to end."
"After the war, it's time for Origin City to open again."
"As usual, I must enter Origin City this time."
"Over the years, worldly affairs have taken up too much of my energy, and Shiva's cultivation progress has been overtaken."
"At this rate, she'll surpass me in a few years."
"I don't want to see Shiva's smug look. I'll take this opportunity of Origin City opening to resign as Pope, retreat behind the scenes, and focus on my cultivation!"
"After I step down, someone will need to fill the position I leave behind."
"The Wolf King, the Bat Queen, and the Rat King all want to compete for the Pope's throne."
"Queen Bee Weiss also wants a chance." "
"Weis is my junior sister, a member of the Beast Cult's Insect Sect. Because of this relationship, I'm inclined to promote her."
"Weis lacks foundation after all, and she's worried her competitiveness isn't strong enough. She needs to achieve remarkable feats to convince other contenders."
"Elder Grisha, upon learning of her concerns, took the initiative and plotted against... hehe, Allen."
"Allen?!"
"Spanner's ears perked up, her face wary.
"What on earth is Grisha planning?!" "
"Grisa found out that his adopted daughter was Allen's junior apprentice and lover."
"He deliberately made a big fuss about bringing his daughter back to her ancestral home, his real purpose being to lure Allen over."
"Meanwhile, Ves was lurking, looking for an opportunity to kidnap Allen."
"Once they succeeded, they brought him back to Red Moon Island, tortured him, and extracted the formula for the Panthes Holy Water, a potent cure for lycanthropy."
Caroline smiled softly.
"If Ves and Grisa's plan can be realized, it would be a great achievement."
"Mom! I don't think this will work!" "
Spanna's head was shaking like a toad.
"Ves and Grisa's disorderly behavior might hinder your exchange of alchemy techniques with Allen! You'd better stop them immediately!"
"Why stop them?"
Caroline pushed the bridge of her glasses, a sly glint in her crimson eyes.
"Ves and Grisa are busy with their own affairs, and we're discussing our own affairs without interfering with each other. I don't see the need for us to interfere."
"In fact, if Ves puts pressure on the Case family, it will help us take the initiative in negotiating terms with that kid Allen. What's wrong with that? "
Spana opened her mouth, speechless.
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Case Manor.
Even before the carriage had come to a complete stop, Madam Case and her tribesmen, umbrellas in hand, trotted forward to greet them.
"How's everything going at home?" Sora asked her mother, getting out first.
"The Bee Warlock hasn't shown up yet, but the eldest daughter of the Spider family has arrived first."
"So early?" Sora was stunned, then turned to Allen. "Spana arrived half an hour early. She must be worried about our family."
"It's human nature, understandable." Allen smiled magnanimously. "Teacher, please accompany Junior Sister to the living room. I'll go to the pharmacy and greet the guests." "
Accepting the umbrella offered by his junior sister, Allen walked alone through the courtyard.
Under the eaves across from him stood a graceful young woman in white.
From a distance, through the hazy mist, she looked a lot like Spantha.
However, as he approached, the murderous look in her eyes was enough to confirm her identity as his sister-in-law.
Allen took two quick steps and approached the eaves.
Spantha took two steps back, putting some distance between them.
Her expression was subtle, and it was hard to tell whether it was disdain or caution.
Allen smiled at her, trying to dispel her overly defensive attitude with a warm and welcoming attitude.
"It's cold and damp, and the wind is strong outside. Come with me inside and have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up." "
With that, she put away her umbrella and opened the door.
Spencer didn't appreciate it and continued to stand at the doorway, her pretty face stern.
The moment she opened her mouth, the smell of gunpowder and gunfire was unbearable!
"Stop trying to get close to me, kid!"
"Where are the bodyguards you brought with you?"
Allen turned around and shrugged helplessly at his sister-in-law.
"There are indeed two people who came with me: my enlightenment teacher and my junior sister. They are from the Case family, not bodyguards at all!"
"Sora and Ella, I know!" Spencer said impatiently. "I'm not referring to them. That mother and daughter are not qualified to be your bodyguards."
"Then who are you referring to?" "Allen asked calmly.
"I'm asking you because I don't know!" Spenza glared angrily. "First of all, I'm sure one of them is Master Shiva!"
"As for the other one... it's either the Head of the Bear Court or the Head of the Pig Court. Perhaps you're dishonest and you might as well bring both of them."
"Stop pretending! Let them both out!"
Allen sighed.
"Spenza, I'm so sad."
"In your eyes, am I this scheming, unreliable person?"
"Yes, yes, yes! You are!" The sister-in-law nodded vigorously. "Not only are you full of lies and cunning, you're also lustful, cruel, and a terrible bully of women!"
"Hmph! I can't understand why Spanner would choose a villain like you!"
"That's not the case. Don't believe the rumors out there." Allen patiently explained. "Some villains slander me simply out of jealousy. In fact, I'm a well-known good person."
"If you don't believe me, ask around on Silver Moon Island. Who doesn't give a thumbs-up and call me a 'good man' when they mention me, Allen Panthers?"
"Bah! Only a fool would believe your lies!" Spenza couldn't help but get excited.
"Back in the mushroom garden, I didn't see any kindness in you!"
"You wicked little rascal! You tricked me, attacked me, and nearly killed me! And you even stole my weapon!"
"That was on the battlefield. We were on opposing sides, and soldiers are always willing to cheat. What's there to complain about?"
Allen calmly defended himself.
"Besides, I showed mercy. Otherwise, even if Aslan had intervened, he wouldn't have been able to save you. Believe it or not?" "
His calm and composed tone betrayed a powerful confidence.
Spansha was overwhelmed by his presence and was speechless.
"Sphansha, I'm not lying to you. I'm going to this appointment alone. I don't have any bodyguards, and I don't need one."
"Because I believe that Lady Caroline, as the Pope and a widely respected figure, would not lower herself to plot against a junior like me. What do you think?"
Sphansha didn't feel comfortable nodding, nor did she shake her head.
She gritted her teeth, then suddenly sneered.
"My mother might disdain to take action, but I'm not so sure!" "
"If I insist on taking action, Mother won't sit idly by. Then... hehe, kid, aren't you afraid we'll capture you and take you back to Red Moon Island, imprison you, and torture you severely?"
Alan holds the cat academy's chief token.
If danger strikes, activate the token, and Master Shiva will instantly sense it and teleport directly to him.
So, he wasn't worried about a falling out between Spider and his daughter.
However, there's always a chance.
The possibility Spenza raised is worth serious consideration.
After a moment's thought, Allen spoke slowly.
"Let's be honest. If it comes to that, I'll have no choice but to surrender to save my life."
"I'm a person who has some skills in making a living."
"I started from humble beginnings and made it on Silver Moon Island. I think I can survive on Red Moon Island."
"Haha! I just threatened you verbally, and you're already mentally prepared to surrender. You're such a tough guy!"
Spencer sarcastically took the opportunity to vent her anger at being beaten by Allen!
"Since you're spineless and don't care about betraying your family, why don't you listen to me and show you a clear path."
"You could pursue Spana and strive to become my brother-in-law. That would save you at least twenty years of struggle!"
Ellen glanced at her, a strange look on her face.
"You, as an older sister, are so completely clueless about your sister. I'm surprised!"
"Don't you know? Spana is a staunch single and never plans to marry."
"Being your brother-in-law is hopeless for me. I'll just have to find someone else to pursue."
Spansa suddenly became wary and took two steps back.
"You're eating from your bowl, looking at the pot, and you're still trying to tease me?!"
Alan sneered, turned around, and stood with his hands behind his back, his back to Spenza.
"Excuse me, I'm not interested in women like you, the kind of women who are just members of the Discipline Committee."
"By comparison, I prefer your mother."
"Caroline is my idea of a perfect sister."
"Mature and elegant, intellectual and knowledgeable, and not without a hint of sex appeal!"
"Since Spenza isn't getting married, I might as well pursue Caroline."
"If I can win over Caroline, I'll have to fight for at least forty years less. Then... you'll have to call me Daddy."
Spenza knew he was joking, taking advantage of her, but she was still furious and wanted to draw her sword and kill him! Just then, a beam of teleportation light rose in front of the door.
Caroline emerged from the teleportation array with her little daughter, her beautiful eyes fixed on Allen with a hint of anger.
"You're so disrespectful and outspoken, boy! Is this how Shiva raised you?!"
Allen quickly bowed, his face respectful.
"Excuse me, dear lady, I shouldn't have been rude, but to be frank, what I just said about you is entirely sincere."
Caroline rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.