Chapter 211 - 171.1 : Assault 1 (2/2)
The red-haired youth joined the fray, walking only a few meters behind Arthur. His eyes were still closed as he walked in a leisurely manner without showing any of the cautiousness the others were displaying.
One has to know that to get those desired priceless plants, one must overcome one if not countless dangerous obstacles. You would rarely find treasures laid on the ground ready for you to scavenge them all.
Once they entered the Palace, a large garden present itself in front of them, it had an artificial mountain in its center and ten doors lined up next to each other.
In total, only fifty-two people entered the main palace, most of them were rogue cultivators. Arthur patiently waited for Kai Min to pick a door, as for the red-haired youth, he chose a random door and entered. Cold Sword seemed to be waiting too, her eyes were fixated on Arthur, she saw him here when they entered the Garden and couldn't let go of what happened in the past. She saw a great opportunity now and waited for the young man to chose a door first so she could follow him.
Arthur didn't pay her any heed, even if she attacked him or butted in, his plans won't be ruined. Since he the Gods are not with Kai Min now then everything is in his grasp.
A few minutes later, there were only two figures standing in the garden, Arthur and Cold Sword, who didn't stop gazing at him which was pretty uncomfortable, especially when she isn't holding back her murderous intent.
When he was certain that enough time has passed, Arthur headed for the door Kai Min entered. This time, he planned to take thing pretty seriously, he took out Makaze from the storage and put it on his waist, sheathed. The blade vibrated in response, expressing itself and somehow communicating it with him.
It had devoured a lot of swords that Arthur got from the Kang Treasury House so its rank increased and its appearance changed a bit. It had become blacker than usual with its ornaments pulsating with a violet light and its handle taking the gray color. It has been quite some time since Arthur used it as he relied on his skills and other technique but this time, he wanted to finish things in seconds and Makaze was the best and wisest choice.
Meanwhile, Cold Sword was a distance away from Arthur, just like a lion stalking its prey, moreover, she didn't mind being discovered as she knew how strong her opponent was. Although she was not an idiot and could tell that she wasn't his match, she wasn't the type to give up easily, especially after such public humiliation.
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After the two of them walked for a couple of minutes, they arrived at a soundless and dark room. There were no signs of Kai Min or any of the other disciples. Without pausing for even half a step, Arthur marched inside the room while unleashing an absurd amount of black lightning. Being bombarded by nonstop Demonic Lightning, the usually resistant illusion shattered in an instant and showed a narrow corridor to Arthur, who proceeded toward it.
Cold Sword wasn't as lucky, the illusion that shattered have recovered instantly, trapping her inside. She didn't have special lightning like Arthur so she resorted to brute force, slashing her large sword left and right until she finds a way out. This illusion is but a small test for the incomers, it's not deadly and after some time, anyone will be able to get out of it. Basically, it's sole purpose is to waste time.
By this time, only Arthur and Kai Min and his protector were able to get out immediately and Arthur knew this which is why he didn't want to waste time.
At the end of the corridor was also a garden but this one was smaller than the previous one, there was a clean lake on the Western side of the garden, it was a beautiful sight with numerous blue butterflies fluttering their wings and flying from one flower to another. No one would believe this garden is inside a palace, much less an ancient deadly tomb.
Currently, in this room stood three figures, one was Kai Min who tightly held his saber and had a serious expression, the other was the Spatial Master who revealed himself, last but not least was the red-haired youth.
With two blood red eyes that showed indifference and no emotions, the youth revealed an evil smile as he stretched his hand and retrieved a long halberd with a thick scent of blood....