169 Chapter 169: Feelings of Gratitude (2/2)
”At long last, I get to see, Fairy Rea in person. I am astounded by the incredible beauty that you possess. To satisfy Fairy Rea's curiousity, let me, Luxio, do the honor of enlightening you.” A rather handsome blonde haired guy with long hair politely bowed as he 'fabulously' flipped his hair.
”Uhm, if Sir Luxio does not feel it is not a waste of his time, err.. I would have to trouble.” Rea shyly replied. She naturally knew him, he was one of her suitor's in a different branch of her family. Seeing an attitude made Rea very uncomfortable.
Seeing that shy expression on her face, made Luxio's heart beat incomparably fast. He got a hold of himself and told her what she wanted to know, ”Ahem... Just after Fairy Rea entered the Hall of Inheritance, The Six Great Sects and the Five True King Clans gathered on this area as they sensed the appearance of a Cosmic Light which could only be summoned by a Primoridial Level Law Fragment.”
”A Primoridial Levele Law Fragment!” Rea was dumbfounded by this news. She did not expect something like this to appear on their country. Even in Empires, a Primoridial Law Fragment would cause lots of people to go mad from greed!
Anticipating her shock, Lucio smiled and continued, ”When they arrived, there was no sign of any Law Fragment. Even the Tier 3 Imperial Investigator's were helpless in this respect, they described it as though the one who invoked it did not have an ounce of energy on him at all. They deduced that the Cosmic Light seemed to have removed any trace of his being within this place.”
'No once of aura on him? The Cosmic Light wiped away his traces?' As a Tier 9 Spirit Investigator herself which is just a step away from a Royal Investigator, Rea knew how capable a peak level Imperial Investigator which was two realms above her. To think that they could not actually resolve such a matter. This matter seemed to have went beyond the power of a country.
This time, the one who comtinued was the other man beside Luxio, named Jasper continued, ”Only when all eleven powers gathered did the tomb finally emerge on this mountain range a month ago. They thought of various ways to open the Immortal Tomb. One of which was using the modified Blood Sacrifice Array which nearly offsets it's sacrifice to less than 5%. This was brilliantly done by Formation Emperor Yohan of the Jungle Hall. Thus, asking the Mystical Magnate Tower to inform all top level powers of inner proximity sects to send two thousand experts of the Origin Palace Realm and above.”
'Modifying an ancient array?! Mitigating it's effects to nearly 5% of it's original damage! How incredible!' Rea could not help but gasp after hearing such a miraculous achievement. But, she soon understood that it was only to be expected as the experts which gathered here were as many as the clouds.
A petite and young looking girl at Jasper's side named Cecil, chuckled at Rea's reaction and took the initiative to continue. ”The designated schedule for its usage was tomorrow but earlier this day, the Tomb Spirit detected the presence of the fated one and opened the tomb. More than a million cultivators battled their way to enter the Immortal Tomb which caused the bloody scene you could have scene ealier. Now, half an hour has passed from its' opening, all of the sects and clans present plans to send their elites to find the Law Fragment.”
”Coincidentally, we are part of the Elite Team and was just preparing to embark. Would Miss Rea want to accompany us? Er... That is if you are avaible, I mean. But if I was being to presumptuous, you won't have to.” Kiana warmly smiled and offered.
But she soon realized her mistake, taking Rea would risk her life. Knowing how protective the Clan Head and his wife to Rea after the death of their son, Rio, Kiana realized how insolent she was. If they knew that she invited her daughter, would she not be punished?
”Let me ask permission from mother and father, first. It shall only take a few moments.” Rea smiled and stated. She used her spiritual sense to contact her parents but the room they were staying at were surrounded by her father's immortal energy. She thought that her father and mother seemed to be discussing about important matters as of the moment.
Rea was conflicted in her thoughts at first but she eventually steeled her resolve, 'Should I go? But knowing mother, she would certainly be against it. I guees I shouldn't... No! I owe them my achievement of comprehending the Dual Sword Domain and my new sword art! I need more strength to investigate Dylan's and Scarlet's matter. His opponent was already condensing his Primal Law. I must become stronger for them!'
”It's done. They... they were anxious at first but I... persuaded them and they eventually, agreed to it. I mean... there are elders guarding us, right?” Rea was not a good liar at all. She was stuttering as she did. She thought that she would be caught easily. But to her surprise...
”Really?! Miss Rea is actually coming with us!” Cecil could not control herself and jumped in joy.
”Great!” The others revealed a shocked yet happy expression. They did not find any fault in her words because they thought that was just how she talked.
”Well, let's get going, the elders are waiting for us.” Kiana sighed in relief. She thought that she was done for. After saying that, she smiled at Rea and Rea did the same to her.
As they went on their way, Luxio was constantly trying to converse with Rea and attempted to show her his 'fabulous' side. Rea even chuckled seeing how he repeatedly flipped his long bangs every time he spoke. Hearing her slight laughter, Luxio talked even more and he only shutted down once they reached the entrance of the tomb.
On the entrance, the various geniuses and a few elders gathered. When they saw Rea accomoanying Kiana and the others, they were immediately taken aback and bowed in her presence. ”Miss Rea.”
”Kiana, what is the Miss doing here?” A tall old man with a long beard askedKiana who was leading the group.
”Second Elder Credo, we met the Miss on the way here. We asked her whether she wanted to come. She first consulted her parents and she said that they let her did since elder is here guarding her.” Kiana said.
”The Clan Head really said that?” Credo was shocked. He did not anticipate that the Clan Head would trust him so much so as to entrust him her daughter's life! He subconciously looked at Rea in disbelief.
Hearing their conversation, Rea thought that Elder Credo was looking at her for confirmation. She panicked and she did not know what she should say. In the end, she could only look at him with determination and nodded, ”Mhm.”
Although it was a simple nod, to Credo, it was surprisingly persuasive. He clenched his fist and vowed in his heart. 'The Clan Head trusts me that much?! Don't worry, my lord! I will not let you down! Even if it costs me my life, I shall protect the Miss from danger!'
After recovering, he became even more stricter and shouted coldly, ”Brace yourselves! We shall now enter the Immortal Tomb! To those, who will not behave themselves, I shall take it as grounds for discipline! Remember, we are here to do an extremely important mission! You must always stay with me and listen to me at all times! Understood?!”
Although the disciples and elders found it weird for his sudden uptightness, they still followed by saying, ”Yes, sir!”
”Now, follow me for the glory of the Cross Clan!” Credo shouted as he truned around and was sucked into the world within the tomb!
”For the glory of the Cross Clan!” The others along with Rea also entered quickly. Soon, the entrance was empty once more like it had been earlier.
'I shall become stronger!' That was Rea's thoughts as she entered the Immortal Tomb of Maelstrom Sword Immortal.
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A few moments later, Leya and Randall had finally arrived on the entrance but they did not even see a glimpse of Rea's shadow.
”Noooo!! Rea!!!” Leya arrived too late and knew that the elite team has already entered along with her daughter.