Chapter 1280 - Youngsters (1) (2/2)

Although they were practically children leading the way, that didn't mean there weren't older, less talented individuals among them. In fact, there were plenty of those well over 20 and 30 years of age making up their ranks, many of whom saw it fit to attempt to undermine Prince Nova's authority.

If it was Dyon, especially after those voices of discontent caused some irredeemable deaths, he would have simply killed them. But, this Prince Nova took a far calmer, more naïve approach than he would. Still, Dyon couldn't knock it because it was working.

By now, they were just a kilometer or so away from the tower. The fact it took them 3 months to travel just 90 or so kilometers as martial artists – a distance even a mortal would be able to cross in a couple days of walking – was a testament to the challenge Dyon had given them.

'I'll remember your faces for when I conquer your universes,' Dyon thought with a slight smile.

”Alright!” Dyon hopped up from his spot of meditation, looking around to see the haggard Donari and the rest of the disciples.

Dyon felt a little bad looking at how tired they were, especially when he saw the petite Sophia covered in sweat and blood.

They too had barely moved a hundred kilometers and faced the same trials and tribulations as the 99 universe army. However, it was due to Dyon pushing them like this that they broke their limits again and again. They might hate him now, but they'd come to appreciate it later.

As expected, Dyon received more than a little anger in return after he explained the key wielding abilities to Donari, but he simply chuckled it away.

Soon, they had teleported across the gate…

**

Prince Nova and his allies dragged their feet. After pushing themselves to the limit for three months, it was no surprise that they were each at the end of their ropes. But, thinking about just how important their mission was, turning back was simply not an option…

Seeing the end of the forest ahead, the light in their eyes was once more rekindled. Maybe they could actually get some rest this time around.

However, reality was too cruel… Because the first thing Prince Nova saw when he looked past the final tree was an army of 200 000.