Chapter 383 - 334 : King of Shadows (1/2)

Vyncent was confused as Arthur kept staring at him.

”What are you waiting for? Lead the way.”

Only then did Vyncent start moving. Unbeknown to him, Arthur, who disappeared, is actually hiding inside his body so he won't be discovered.

The young man followed a very specific path, going in circles and tapping random trees. Only after twenty-minutes did he reach the sect's territory.

The environment changed drastically as Vyncent was transferred from the surface to underground, where a beautiful city made of purely Stones and clay laid before him.

It was majestic, to say the least, and from the design to the sturdiness of the buildings, Arthur was sure that this was a legacy of a past power and not the doing of the Golden Earth Sect.

This underground area was wide and spanned for at least three kilometers. The buildings slightly resembled Earth's. They were tall and transformed this place into a literal golden city.

In fact, this city didn't pale in comparison to the Imperial Capital. Arthur, who thought it's going to be easy feat, started changing his plans and becoming warier.

He doesn't know how the Golden Earth Sect stumbled upon this city or how they set that illusory formation which hid them from the public but one thing is for certain, they aren't merely lunatics that sacrifice virgin females.

Apparently, Vyncent's status was a bit higher than normal disciples for they treated him politely and wish utmost respect.

The young man would glance behind him every now and then, searching for any sign of Arthur, unfortunately, he was met with nothing but air which left him feeling helpless.

His cultivation was low so he couldn't even notice the foreign presence inside his body. Very soon, the young man arrived inside a moderate-sized building. Unlike other top disciples, his residence was empty except of one servant, who wasn't treated like a servant.

As luck would have it, Vyncent, who was expecting to see Lisa, found no one waiting for him, which left him looking around with a sense of foreboding. It is the first time this happens and his reactions were clearly noticed by Arthur, who frowned.

Claud, who was also witnessing this, laughed and mocked Arthur.

”I told you, wherever you go, problems arise. It isn't about luck anymore, it's the machination of Time, Fate, and Death, three of which you tricked.”

Arthur sighed and came out of Vyncent's body, startling the latter. The young man tried to keep a composed face as he

”Where is she?”

Although he knew what the answer is going to be, Arthur still asked, hoping he was wrong.

Truth is always harsh, the words that came out of Vyncent's mouth were like a confirmation of Claud's words.

”Most likely brought to sacrificial altar. The elders asked me to hand over as her Constitution became perfect for a sacrifice but since I refused, they didn't dare to forcefully take it. I still don't think they'll snatch her away like this. The only one capable of doing this is probably the top disciple of our sect.”

”I don't want to hear pointless talk. What's his name and where is he?”

Despite his interest in this city and what it hides, Arthur decided to schedule his search for later. His main priority is getting Lisa.

If he had Makaze with him, he'd have complete confidence and wouldn't act as cautious as now. Vyncent already told him that the leader of the sect is a Peak God Monarch.

He's a powerful existence but compared to the still-living ancestor of the Mirage Era Hall, for example, he's nothing more than an ant.

Vyncent pondered for a few seconds before replying

”I don't think he'll dare to sacrifice her in the sect. He's probably hiding within the mountain as the Earth Energy is extremely pure and thick, benefiting him greatly and facilitating the sacrifice process.

”Isn't the mountain the territory of the flame snake?”

Vyncent nodded while adding

”Yes but our sect has an agreement with that lord. It'll get rid of unwelcome invaders and we'll provide it with Pure Flame Crystals which greatly strengthen it.”

*****

In a place called Fountain of Paradise, where everything is peaceful. Nether Energy was abundant in this place and it was breath-taking, to say the least. It's a small secret Realm that only a few visited over the course of a hundred-thousand year.

No one would be lying if they said this place was akin to Heaven. With the healing and sweet water of the rivers to the nutritious fruits that can allow a Mortal to jump to the Spirit Realm.

Two figures appeared a distance from a large waterfall. One was clad in jet black armor and the other was a dark-haired woman, who looked around in surprise.

”Where are we?”