Chapter 2189: Projection

Qiao An then checked the public spell list of "Winter Hag Assembly".
Sure enough, most of the spells were the same as the "Green Hag Rally" and "Sea Hag Rally" she had participated in before, except that each ring position added an extra spell unique to the "Winter Hag Rally".
The unique spell of ring 1 is the "wind-making spell".
The 2nd ring "frozen metal"-usually appears in the category of "natural magic", Qiao An has not learned.
The 3rd ring "Frost Nova", the 4th ring "Ice Storm", and the 5th ring "Ice Cone" are all ice spells, which are commensurate with the blood characteristics of the "Winter Hag"-these three spells, Qiao An has already Mastered.
The 6th ring "Magic Art", she just learned from "Frostwind Witch" Katerina yesterday, it turns out that "Winter Hag" is also good at this trick.
The last and most critical 7-ring unique spell, "Projection", firmly attracted Qiao'an's attention.
Using this illusion, the caster can extract the mysterious energy from the shadow world, and create a phantom clone identical to himself in a certain place he has been to or seen.
During the duration of the spell, the caster can remotely move the clone, talk with people, share the senses with the clone, and even use the clone as the starting point to cast the prepared spell!
Just like "Illusion", the clone created by "Projection" has no entity, and will disappear when attacked.
In Qiao An’s opinion, "Projection" is very similar to "Mythology Link" in some respects, except that "Mythology Link" also needs to find a link object. "Projection" can even handle this step by itself and create it directly with magic. A clone that can be used as the origin of the spell-in this regard, "projection" is more convenient than "mythical link".
Knowing the magical function of "Projection", Qiao An also understood Gaina's battle plan.
"When we arrive at the yew forest, don't rush into Sigurd's cemetery. Qiao An and I will perform the'projection technique' to create two phantom clones near the cemetery, indirectly casting spells against the cold forest snake dragon."
"In this case, since the Cold Forest Snake Dragon cannot see our true body, it stands to reason that it is unable to impose a'mark of revenge' on us."
"To take a step back, even if the'Mark of Revenge' can be traced to the real body through the clone, it will not affect much. After all, Qiao An and I are far out of the line of sight of the Cold Forest Snake Dragon, and its minions or the'Electric Steam Dragon Breath' cannot reach We, the "Mark of Vengeance" is equal to nothing, just turn around and ask the "Green Granny" to cast a spell to remove it.
"Genna, you said it's easy, but if the Cold Forest Snake Dragon destroys the phantom clone of you and brother Qiao'an, or tries to escape, are you sure to stop it?"
The frost giant questioned.
The Winter Witch shrugged and said helplessly: "If the situation you said happens, I have to activate the backup plan. You, Hilde, Sharon, and Big Horns will attack the Cold Forest Snake Dragon and prevent it from escaping the cemetery. Qiao An will also cast spells to cooperate with you in slaying the dragon."
Clark nodded and did not question Gaina's decision, although this "backup plan" was very risky for him, Hilde, Sharon, and Big Horn.
Qiao'an and Hilde also had no objections, so the battle plan was finalized.
It took a whole morning for everyone to ride to the yew forest where Sigurd’s tomb is located.
In order not to scare away the sensitive and suspicious Cold Forest Snake Dragon, Hilde left the knights outside the forest. Only she and Gayna, Sharon, Joan, Clark, and Big Horn entered the woods and approached the tomb with gentle steps.
At the predetermined location, Qiao An raised his hand to signal his companion to stop, then opened the storage bag and distributed the dragon-slaying weapons prepared in advance to the female knight and the frost giant.
Before leaving today, Qiao An used the "Powerful Creation Technique" to create two cold iron spears, and used "Magic Equipment" to temporarily grant the spears a +5 enchantment level and hand them over to Hilde and Clark for use.
Hilder himself is good at using spears, of course, no problem. Clark is an empty-handed fighter, and he doesn't take advantage of the spears. Now he can only make do with it.
No way, in order to avoid being stabbed by the venomous spines growing throughout the cold forest snake dragon, he must abandon the more accustomed unarmed attack method and use pole weapons instead.
Fortunately, Qiao An was thoughtful, and used the "powerful creation technique" to make some heavy artillery shells made of cold iron for Clark, which is suitable as a throwing weapon to give play to the racial talent of the frost giant.
Both Big Horn and Sharon have fangs that are more than 10 feet long, which can be used as weapons to attack the cold forest snake dragon.
Qiao An also specially blessed their fangs with "Magic Tooth" and "Beast Claw" to increase their power as much as possible.
Unfortunately, at present, Qiao An does not know what kind of spell can give the natural weapon the cold iron characteristics, the attacks of Big Horn and Sharon are blocked by the cold forest snake dragon armor, the damage caused in actual combat can only be said to be better than nothing.
Hilder took out four bottles of magic potion and took one by himself. The other three bottles were divided among Sharon, Clark, and Big Horn. After taking them, he could get the protection of the "anti-electric barrier".
If you are forced to fight the Cold Forest Snake and Dragon, at least before the opponent launches the "Vengeance Mark", the "Anti-Electric Enchantment" can protect everyone from the dragon's breath.
At the same time, Qiao An and Gaina are also ready to fight, each draws a 7th-level spell slot from the "Gathering Magic Pool" to use the 7th-level "projection" to create their own clones. Under the cover of night and dense forest, he quickly approached the cemetery.
The clone created by the shadow energy is similar in nature to an incorporeal body, and can go directly through the trees and advance along the shortest route.
Within five minutes, Qiao An controlled the clone to the cemetery, and from a distance he saw the Cold Forest Snake Dragon still coiling around the tombstone, closing his eyes as if dozing off.
Qiao An held his breath and focused, using the clone as the starting point, trying to use the "Advanced Inner Vision Technique" to spy on the dragon.
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Reconnaissance target: giant cold forest snake dragon (dragon subspecies, snake dragon subspecies)
Life level: 20
Attributes: Strength 44, Agility 25, Constitution 30, Intelligence 6, Wisdom 23, Charisma 28
Special abilities: dark vision, sensitive sense of smell, true knowledge (constant), freedom of action (constant), regeneration of 5 levels (cold iron suppression), damage reduction 5 levels of cold iron, immunity to curses, electric shocks, paralysis toxins, sleep, negative mental effects, revenge Imprint (vulnerable to electric shock); electric steam dragon breath; other (unproven)
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The special abilities obtained during the investigation were basically the ones that Gaina said last night, but the physical attributes of the Cold Forest Snake Dragon made Qiao An feel a little surprised.
In addition to the low intelligence, the other five attributes of this monster are terrifyingly high, even far exceeding the real dragon of the same age!
As for the white dragon that is recognized as the weakest among the true dragons, it is not worthy of being compared with the cold forest snake dragon. It is no exaggeration to say that even if ten adult white dragons team up, they are no match for the cold forest snake dragon in front of Qiao An's eyes!