102 Chapter 102: The Tomb (1/2)

Dylan and company was able to exit the forest in ten minutes. After one hour of constant running, Dylan finally reached the gates of Thunder Clouds. Before entering,Dylan caught a Mile Horse at the Spirit Core around the gates vicinity to let it carry Barry and Rian and used a rope from his storage ring as its leash.

After doing so, he dressed up as Sir Null and wore the VIP crest he got from Azelmek. Then, entered the city without any problem because the moment the guards on duty saw that crest, they immediately made way for Dylan.

”A very good day, sir.” The guards greeted perfectly with a 90 degree bow.

These guards knew that those who are conferred with such a crest are extremely powerful and influential people and are friends of the top powers. They did not even doubt him for a second because the VIP crest will not be forged so easily because they are made with a special metal only found under the Thunder Clouds​ City. Knowing those things, they immediately made way.

Dylan merely passed through them without saying a reply to maintain the haughty nature of a prestigious person.

The date of the issuance of the 3rd Rank Noble Crest that Dylan is entitled with is three days after the exam which means he still needs to wait 2 days more. That's why he entered with the VIP crest that Azelmek gave him.

After entering, he guided the Mile Horse who was carrying Rian and Barry to the direction of his Residence.

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One hour later after Dylan exited the forest,a group of individuals arrived at the forest. They all wore the same robe which had the design of a moon hidden amidst purple clouds . This was the robe of the Mystic Purple Cloud States' strongest sect, Purple Moon Sect!

They were currently in the broken cave where Dylan challenged the heavenly tribulation.

”Master, we have found the rightings of a Heavenly​ Refining Formation. We have also confirmed that this was a tribulation site and inferred that the challenger was a human.” A handsome youth reported to a orange-haired adult man

”How peculiar. Half a kilometer away, a newly burnt land which was another tribulation site also occured but the offender was a ferocious beast with an ancient bloodline.” The purple-haired adult rubbed his beard.

”We have also discovered that both sites have almost occured at the same time. This site is the one which was the earliest while the other one encountered the strongest.” A short young man said.

”In our opinion, this site had at least a sixth-level tribulation according to the damage dealt from its cave while the burnt land was at least an eighth level!” a petite girl shared to her master.

”You are right about the time of the event. However, you are wrong with the level of strength of the heavenly tribulation you have said. The cultivator who took on the tribulation here have surpassed at least a 9th level Tribulation while the the beast endured 12 rounds of heavenly lightning!” The master corrected.

The group was taken aback from what the leader of the group said.

”12th level?! But I thought the maximum is 9! How come the beast could pass through something like that!?” An old man said in fright.

”If that is true, according to the level each level augments, it should have been stronger​ by a whole realm!” The speaker was an intelligent man with bear-like waist and tiger-like back.

” It seems that we were beaten by the yellow state to the place where the energy of the Law Fragment appeared. We should not have taken this detour! Come, we shall make haste to the Soaring Clouds City!” The orange-haired man narrowed his eyes and summoned a floating boat that resembled a luxurious yacht.

”Big brother, that's a Sky Traversing Boat! If we use it, our movements would be detected by the Magnate Tower!” A man who resembled the leader of the group said.

”By now, the forces of the other 4 states have already arrived at that place! We have already lagged behind due to our state having the greatest​ distance to the red state! The red state has already started an intensive search within the forest for three weeks already! It doesn't matter if we are discovered, we may not be able to discover the treasure for our Grand Sect Master!” The leader strongly stood by his decision which left the others silent!

In the end, all members of the group rode the Sky Traversing Boat and sailed on the skies at the direction of the Soaring Clouds City!

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Meanwhile...

Outside of the destroyed Soaring Clouds City where the former Gardenford Restaurant once served its customers, one could​ see a group of individuals gathering there. They all were matching priestly robes and clerical vests. This was the uniform of the greatest sect of the Mystic Yellow Cloud State, Golden Saint Church!

”How is the search?” An old priest asked his subordinates with his low and ancient voice. His entire face was already wrinkly and aged but there was a certain calmness in his face that brings serenity to those who converse with him.

”Archbishop, ever since our arrival last week, the priests have scattered all throughout the Beast Forest and the small mountain range around it. It will only be a matter of time before​ a news comes up.” The handsome young priest informed.

”Do not be so optimistic, young one. Even the red state are still unable to find a single clue where the fragment is despite being the longest to investigate the matter. You should tell the others to stay composed so that they would have the clarity of mind that will guide them to find the fragment for our pope.” The old priest wisely imparted.

”This junior has been ignorant. I will keep those words into heart and inform my fellow brothers of your teachings.” The young priest replied respectfully.