Chapter 112 - The fire trails (2/2)

Another trail spirit?

”Since you've already arrived at the second stage, I shall begin the explanation of the game rules. Firstly, if you were to face death here, the same thing would happen to your body in the outside world and you'll be erased from the cycles of reincarnation.”

What? ”I can't afford to die here no matter what!” Nightin told the old man hurriedly as he raised his voice, hoping that it would catch the attention of the old man.

”If you truly want to live, then make it out of this ordeal alive, don't pin your hopes on others to spare you.” The old man explained impatiently as he continued.

”Alright, now onto the explanation. If you were to look around right now, you would realise that there are seven pillars, each taller than the other. Your task would be to climb up to the tallest pillar and retrieve the dazzling gleam orb.”

”Now then, the test shall begin.” When the voice of the old man faded alongside the final echo, the lava beneath him started to bubble and rise in height, its height was increasing due to the increasing volume surfacing up from the cracks.

”Damn you old man, let me out right now!” Nightin shouted as he took out his Samsara sword and sliced it towards one of the walls in rage, only to realise that his sword was reflected off easily and almost slipped off his grip.

As for the wall, not even the lightest of scratches could be seen on it, it looked brand new and one wouldn't even believe that it was one attack.

”Young fella, don't try me if you don't want to die early without even attempting the trail.” When the old man was scolding Nightin, the lava has already arrived at the sole of his feet.

Quickly releasing his wings of Chaos and Order from the back of his body, he flapped them as he made his way upwards, trying to generate maximum distance between him and the rising lava beneath his feet.

In just the time span of a few seconds, he realised that a group of fire bugs were hot on his tail, even though he wanted to speed past them and just make his way up to the next checkpoint, he was unable to do so.

It's as though as they were communicating through telepathy and were one entity, the formation was perfectly filled up without any gaps, their movements were flawless and precisely timed, the distribution of bugpower and strength was even more incredible.

The more Nightin tried to generate distance, the more they kept up the chase and forced him to go around in circles, everytime he tried to travel upwards, they would be in the way.

This is difficult, if I were to even decrease my altitude right now, they would definitely make use of the chance and force me into the lava.

Scanning around with his soul detection as a Soul Oracle, he realised that there was an aura which was much stronger than all the other bugs, it was unique on top of it and even gave off the feeling of chilling flames.

How could it be, could it be...