353 Artifact Formation (2/2)
”Probably not. Maran came here for that item, so the fact that it can open Spatial Gates to another Universes is of little concern to him. I can bet with you that he is desperately looking for that thing through all the Bubble Realms at this very moment.”
”Besides, even if he does find out about this ability of the Spatial Gate, so what? I doubt he will open one and enter himself. In the end, he will simply give up and leave. If we can avoid any battle, that will be for the best. Especially considering your condition at the moment. From what I found, once you leave the Dimensional Realm, the contract with the Artifact Formation is canceled. All we need to do is wait.”
Ricarte was right. That was exactly what Mohie Maran was doing. At first, he found out that Ricarte wasn't lying. There wasn't any treasure room or anything like that at the moment. He could see the Bubble Realms that hadn't been explored in the end as well. Unfortunately for him, the Tribulation Jade was nowhere to be found!
”That's not possible! It was supposed to be here! Where is it, where is it?!”
Krune, on the other hand, was pondering about their situation.
'Feifei and I can't use this Formation at the moment. First, I still need to go back to the Elemental Path when I reach the Soul Forging Realm. Second, there is the Wisp Worlds and the Myriad Wisps Technique spreading plan. Third, even if Fiefei and I return to the Luvile Universe, it would be even more dangerous since that is the territory of the Sacred Lands.'
Time passed, and soon, three hours went by. Maran had been verifying every single Bubble Realm. Still, he didn't find anything at all! In the end, he could only give up and turn off the Formation. There were only two options now.
'The Tribulation Jade wasn't here to start with, or someone has gotten it already.'
He then looked at Krune and Ricarte's group and narrowed his eyes. Worst of all, if it was really here, and it was taken, there is no guarantee that it was them who took it. After all, the other groups left already.
”What you guys are waiting here for? I haven't found what I'm looking for, so I won't be giving you anything.”
Ricarte sighed and then said.
”Did you not hear what I said earlier? There are still a few Bubble Realms that haven't been explored.
The rewards left behind in those places count for quite a big amount. Not to mention that our group arrived at this building too late, so you guys already took everything that was inside. We want to at least get something extra before leaving as well.”
Maran couldn't help but snort.
”You can have as much of those resources as you want. I have no interest in leftovers.”
After the full search, Maran was absolutely sure that there wasn't anything that he wanted in this Inheritance anymore. Because he didn't pay attention to the Formation itself, he ended not noticing the ability that it had to open Spatial Gates to other Universes.
But he couldn't be blamed. Maran is not a Formations Master to start with. First of all, Ricarte only knew about that function because he knew exactly what he was looking for. Otherwise, chances were that he would miss it as well.
Suddenly, a Spatial Gate opened, and Maran immediately left through it with his two subordinates. This one connected right where the exit was located. There was no way he could force Krune and the others to show their Spatial Rings, so he had to leave first to talk with Mohie Danif. After that, they can decide what to do about all the groups that participated in the last Castle Realm. Especially the ones who left already.
With Mohie Maran gone without a need for a battle, Krune sighed in relief. Although no one here took the Tribulation jade, he knew that Maran was probably considering the option that they have it. But that doesn't matter since he has a plan.
Krune looked at Ricarte and asked.
”Would you mind if Feifei takes a look at the Artifact Formation First?”
Ricarte nodded without caring much. Not to mention that Light Spirit has his group lives in his hands... or so they think. Because of that, they can't really complain.
Krune looked at Feifei, and she nodded.
Because Mohie Maran left the Inheritance, the Artifact Formation lost its master once more. Hence, Feifei was able to bind it easily.
”Found them.”
The reason Krune wanted Feifei to check first was that she is a lot better at Formations than himself. Also, he wanted to use the Formation to find Ruik and the rest of his group.
Sure enough, they were still inside the Inheritance, so Feifei was able to locate them.
”Open a Spatial Gate close to them.”
Krune then looked at Ricarte and asked.
”Should I bring the ones who were part of your group as well?”
Ricarte shook his head.
”There is no need. From my entire group, only five knew about my real plan. The others really came here for the sake of the resource and treasures.”
Reiny also added.
”In my case, the two who died from my group and I were the only ones who knew about it, so you can simply leave the others who came with me doing their own things. They are still fighting for their own rewards, which is a good thing for them.”
Krune then looked at Feifei and asked.
”How are they doing?”
Feifei then said.
”It seems like they are moving with other teams. From the looks of it, they passed through quite a harsh time. Dilo has quite a few injuries on his body as well. Still, they are all alive.”
Krune nodded and entered the Spatial Gate. He still had a lot of question for Ricarte and the others, but it was better to bring everyone back first.