Chapter 63: Castle of Brimstone - Blood Knight (1/2)
Picking Nora up, Yura rushed forward as the pressure continued to rise, pushing down with ruthless intent. With palms filled with sweat, Yura slowly began gasping for breath as we rushed forward.
Yet as we arrived at the five-kilometer waypoint, a massive wave of hellfire assaulted us, searing some of our clothing as we moved closer. While the heat didn't affect me much, the soul pressure was starting to bear down upon my soul.
Yet, as fast as it came, I could feel my soul adapting, growing strong the longer I remained. My thoughts continued to advance as my mind palace started to evolve. With blood leaking from my nose, I gritted my teeth, marching through the inferno.
Pushing up a qi barrier, Winfor gasped for air as he fell to his knees. His skin smothered by the flames.
”Get up, are you not an Earth Realm cultivator,” I jeered, ”Look at me, aside from a nose bleed, I am perfectly fine and sexy.”
With flames rising from his pupils, I could see intense hate from Winfor as he shot up bellowing in rage, ”I WILL NOT FALL HERE,”
Why are dumb people like this so talented in the cultivation world? That question will always be beyond my knowledge; sending a false encouraging nod, I summoned my Nexus Suit before handing it to Yura and Nora. ”Wear this; it will protect you from the flames.”
Pushing it into Nora's arms, Yura beamed, ”wear it; flames of this level cannot affect me,” She sweetly said, her brow filled with perspiration.
Biting her lip, Nora shivered, giving a nod filled with frustration. Watching as Yura's clothing was sticking to her body as she struggled to move, Nora lowered her head. Donning only part of the suit handing her the rest, ”You were it also...I only need a piece.”
”I-”
”Just wear it; the suit is broken up into three layers the shirt, the vest, and the actual suit. It was made to go to business and look professional, but each layer holds the same defensive capabilities. ” I explained, handing another piece to Zef. ”Help Winfor defend against the heat.”
Hours began to pass before days slipped away, but our rate had barely increased. We had reached the three-kilometer mark, but the soul pressure was so unbearable that Nora and Zef would puke blood before collapsing as their bodies convulsed.
Winfor was a little better as he would only freeze, unable to move. Sending a knowing look at Yura, she nodded with understanding as she wrapped her arms around Nora, ”Swallow all the soul pills.” she warned.
Confused, Nora suddenly paled as she gobbled all the pills down. Sending a wink at Zel and Winfor, I gripped their shoulders, ”Try not to die,” I jokingly exclaimed.
”NOOO WAIT,” Winfor bellowed in panic.
Unfortunately, his words fell on deaf ears as I shot forward, shattering the sound barrier. My speed had morphed so much that breaking the speed barrier was a simple task with my new monstrous body.
With the winds stabbing into my skin, I turned to the uncoiled duo, laughing my ass off at their foamy mouth. Understanding a certain straw hat fool in a very popular anime a little better, I turned to Yura, who was also giggling with a mischievous expression.
”I may have to start doing this more often.” She muttered, sending a chill down my spine.
Was she always like this? Is that why she and Mother connected so well? Cursing the thought, I looked at the massive bridge blocked by a shut gate. Picking Yura and Nora up, I shot up into the clouds stepping on the air as we made it inside the castle.
Dropping everyone down, I could see Nora's pale-like face grow lighter as the soul pressure vanished, leaving everyone to recover. Resing my head on the fire hot ground, I shot up, ”What the hell is this!” I screamed, my skin scorched
Panicked, Yura pulled Nora up only to sigh in relief. Puzzled, she gazed at everyone frowning at how there were not injured. Touching the floor, she gasped, ”Brimstone.”
”What!?” I questioned, swallowing a healing pill, ”I heard of that, but what is it.”