Chapter 364 (1/2)

Rain was pouring down while a light column as bright as a light tower rose up from Beinz Blood Lake. Hao Ren heard the pressing sound of the bell and he instinctively thought of something as he shouted, “Are the rock monsters coming?”

He thought the bell was an alarm for a monster attack.

But, Ophra glanced through the window and her face suddenly turned grim. “No, it’s the alarm from the Sacred Lake Chapel. Something’s happening!”

Everyone, including Lily who lay yawning a while ago became nervous. Hao Ren and his team were not familiar with the meaning and category of the alarm. But, judging from the expression on Ophra’s face, he knew it was something big. Before he could ask, someone knocked on the door in a pressing manner. Ophra quickly sensed who was behind the door. She glanced over and the door swung open in an instant. Cold wind saturated with rain blew in and a knight, who was completely soaked stood at the doorway. “Marshal, there’s an emergency at the sacred lake. The chapel has been swallowed by the lake!”

“What?!” Ophra was stunned. It felt like all the powers and abilities she possessed were useless at this point. “Have you confirmed it?”

“It’s been confirmed. A father, who managed to escape sent word theurgically. Bishop Gelton is sending his knights to Beinz Blood Lake as we speak.”

Ophra adjusted her light armour and said, “Gather all the elite forces. We’re going too.”

“Wait, wait a second. Count us in.” Hao Ren quickly volunteered his group. “We’re experts—”

Ophra looked at Hao Ren with a strange look on her face. “What experts?”

“Let’s not delve into the details. We’re truly experts in times like this.” Hao Ren did not really know what he was saying. He just wanted to go and have a look. He waved his hands frantically as Ophra questioned him. “We just want to serve the country…”

Ophra nodded. “If I don’t buy your story, you’re gonna make up another excuse?”

Hao Ren choked, but Ophra did not waste time on the topic. She made her decision and quickly said, “You can come with us if you don’t mind the weather. After all, you were the ones who found the Orb, so I’m not worried that you’re going to harm the sacred grounds. But, don’t expect me to take care of you guys.”

Then, Ophra glanced at Nangong Wuyue and said to her, “Miss, please lead my men into the mountain. I’m worried the cult followers may take advantage of the situation.”

Ophra had not forgotten about the cult in the mountain. Nangong Wuyue did not mind at all. She said, “No problem.”

So, they followed Marshal Ophra out and departed to the knights’ base camp. Out in the open, Hao Ren could now experience the true face of the storm: the sky and the land had merged into one; it was greyish-white everywhere he looked as if the world was submerged in a pool of dye. The chilling rain was carried by a freezing whirlwind and there was so much water in the sky. It was as though the ocean had turned upside down and pouring its water back to Earth. There were no pedestrians on the streets; only groups of soldiers running hurriedly in the storm. They were all completely soaked.

Only mages or higher-level warriors had a shielding ability to protect them from the rain. Most ordinary soldiers, though relatively strong were just ordinary in other aspects.

Fortunately, Hao Ren and his team were never short of strange gadgets. They had neck rings with shielding functions, which they once used in space to stay alive. Now, they were using them to block out the rain. Meanwhile, Nangong Wuyue had a much simpler way: raindrops on her body disappeared just as fast as they fell. It seemed like they were being absorbed by her body. Plus, she was riding on the water under her feet as if she was surfing in a half-walking, half-sliding movement; sometimes, it looked like she was skating. She really enjoyed this weather.

Rain could not touch Ophra within two-metre radius from her. She glanced at them, looking surprised. “Your ‘magic shields’ are very unique. I’ve never seen anything like them before.”

Hao Ren waved his hands frantically. “Because, we’re professionals…”

Vivian gave Hao Ren the side-eye, thinking that the most expert part this chap was his shrewd mouth.