281 Do you have what it takes? (2/2)

”Did those five just appear in the middle of my Divine Sense out of nowhere?”

The leader nodded.

”They really did. But that's okay, they are part of the ones who joined the Elemental Path through our entrance.”

Sure enough, some members of their team recognized Filio, Marshine, and the others with their Divine Sense. But when that group finally appeared in their vision, everyone was taken aback. That is because they could see a ball of purple lightning moving together with them. The problem is, that thing is not appearing inside their Divine Sense at all! It is as if it didn't even exist.

”I see, no wonder they appeared so suddenly. They were being covered by whatever that thing is.”

The Elemental Sect group leader then came forward to greet them.

”So you are the first group other than the exploration teams to arrive, uh? My name is Hiro Elenk, the exploration group leader.”

Tinnian had the highest cultivation in their group, so they decided to let him do the talk.

”We are an on-the-spot made group to collect the Elemental Flowers. We rushed forward so that we could leave the other teams behind. That way, it would be easier to obtain the Elemental Flowers. But we didn't expect to catch up with the exploration teams at all.”

Hiro nodded and then explained.

”Normally, that should really be the case. If not because our path is being blocked, you guys would indeed not have caught up to us. After all, we are indeed ignoring all the Elemental Flowers. Come, let me show you.”

Krune's group followed Hiro until he stopped in the middle of the air. He then extended his hand forward. It was at this moment that Krune and the others noticed that the area where Hiro was touching shined. It was as if Hiro was pressing his hand against a white wall.

”Do you see it? We have already checked the entire extension of the path. Still, this barrier is covering everything. That isn't all, our Divine Sense also can't pass through. In the end, we got stuck here.”

Marshine couldn't help but touch it as well. Sure enough, her hand was also stopped by that barrier.

”So weird. I don't feel any energy at all. If it was a formation, we would at least feel some Spiritual Energy once we touched it.”

Feifei, or better, Feier, shook her head.

”That's not correct. I'm a formations master, so I can tell. If a Formation level is too high, it will act just like when you see someone with cultivation much higher than yours. You won't be able to feel anything from that person or demon beast. I believe that this barrier is a perfect example of this ability.”

Hiro smiled and nodded.

”That is correct, our group's Formation Master also told us the same thing. He also said that this formation is at least a Five Diamond Stars one. Probably even higher.”

Krune also came forward and tried to touch the barrier. But just as he was about to do that, he felt his Elemental Meridians getting excited once more. It was evident that whatever is on the other side is definitely causing them to act like this.

Krune then turned to look at Hiro and asked.

”So, what do you guys plan on doing?”

Hiro still felt somewhat weird to not being able to feel Krune's presence even though he is right in front of him. He knows that this is not a difference in cultivation levels since no one above the Divine Soul Realm can enter. Hiro is already at the 9th Stage, so he had the highest allowed cultivation in this Dimensional Realm.

Just as he was about to talk, someone from another team approached.

”Hey, Hiro. What is it with this friend of yours? Why is he keeping himself hidden from our Divine Senses?”

Hiro narrowed his eyes and said.

”That has nothing to do with your Seasons Sect, Lire.”

Lire was the leader of the Seasons Sect exploration group, one of the six powers controlling the six entrances.

”Of course it does. Everyone here is out in the open, all the demon beasts are in their original forms. So why only this guy is keeping himself in the darkness? The fact that he doesn't appear inside of any of our Divine Senses is bothering me a lot.”

Lire started to approach Krune while saying.

”You don't mind if I bring him out of his shell, right?”

Just as Hiro was about to intervene, Krune decided to act.

Brummm!

Several arcs of purple lightning started to spin around him. Krune knew that someone would definitely bother him sooner or later, so this was his way of putting a strong front. Lire looked at that and finally could feel the power of Tribulation Lightning coming from it. Not only that, but he could tell that they were extremely strong.

”Hehe. Let's see if you have what it takes to bring me out of my shell.”

Feifei saw that and just smiled while shooking her head.