468 Tartarus (1/2)

”They look weak as fuck.”

This comment came as a surprise for the Junior Disciples brought by Henry himself. Some couldn't help but glare at the six-armed guy. However, it would seem that the six-armed guy wasn't even remotely bothered by the glare. In fact, it seems that he was actually happy to see such reactions.

”As always, your methods are incredibly obvious and nasty, isn't it so, Logan?” Henry replied while still wearing that amicable smile.

Raven watched this with a bland look on his face, inwardly saying: 'Seriously. The moment we arrive, something like this already happens?'

”Oh come on, man. You've known me for so long my friend! I generally tend to speak what my honest thoughts are. Can't help it, honesty just runs in my veins.” The six-armed guy named Logan spoke in a disconcerting manner.

”And that's what makes you abnormal my friend.” Henry said with a blinding smile, ”It should be blood that runs on your veins, not honesty. This is why you remain you. Really, I guess that just the way you are, you'll never change…”

Logan's lips twitched as he heard the fake-pity and mocking compassion on Henry's tone. Both of them glared at each other using their owns ways, leaving the disciples behind them at a loss.

Most of them wondered what's up with these two. Well, its pretty clear that they had some sort of rivalry going on but does that really include bickering against each other in front of newly recruited disciples? Weren't they aware that they're losing face by doing this?

Raven could've sworn that he saw some sparks between them, however he amounted this to him being in an uncharted territory and threw the matter at the back of his head.

After glaring at each other for a while, both of them snorted and looked away. They then started walking side by side, clearly heading towards the same direction. The elders behind them sighed and bowed to each other, they all then signaled the Junior Disciples to follow them.

The two groups eventually arrived in front of a massive arching gate. There is a plate attached to the top of the gate that has several words written on it. It reads: Ancient Elysium Sect.

Looking at the massive arching gate, some disciples felt some sort of an identity crises. Ever since arriving at the sect, pretty much everything they came across with reminded them of how small they truly were. From the sheer size of the war ships they rode, to the status of their recruiters and the unbelievable sizes of everything around them. Everything was just too big.

Some of the students couldn't help but stare at the plate. To their surprise, just a single glance from it were already enough to give them splitting headaches.

One elder from the opposite camp said: ”You kids, stop trying look at the plate. You will die if you continue to do so.”

Thanks to the warning of that elder, the junior disciples stopped their attempts. Some of those who looked had cold sweat drenching their backs. Once again, they were reminded of how little they were compared to pretty much everything within here.

”Everyone, stay close to each other. We'll be entering the sect now.” Elder Graybeard reminded the Junior Disciples behind them.

Everyone tensed up but also followed the instructions. Some were trembling due to excitement while others tried to restrain their emotions to appear calm on the surface.

The gate in front of them released a hum, it was then followed by a flash of brilliant light, causing some disciples to squint. Without further ado, Henry and Logan stepped forward along with the Elders and Junior Disciples.

Everyone then felt the world spinning, their senses were a mess for a brief moment before the feeling disappeared. When they re-adjusted to their sense, they found themselves standing at a completely different space, and what they stunned everyone, including Raven into speechlessness.

It would seems as though they arrived at Hell.

The land was dry and scorched, the air was stifling and felt coarse. Nary a blade of grass could be seen around them nor any regular vegetation for that matter.

The sky was covered with a black fog, causing the surroundings to appear dim and gloomy. The only source of light present, was a massive moon surrounded by five floating orbs.

”Oh? Henry, Logan! It's been a while you two!!”