Chapter 372 (2/2)

Big Beardy nodded and looked at the dimensional door sternly. At the same time, he was surrounded by a layer of pale, golden glow, echoing the relief on the stone gate. Then he got up and said, “The dimensional door is functioning properly, and can still be used. This place is sacred, and we, as believers will be ashamed to meet the goddess if we are deterred by this door. The rest of you can find another way, but we must go inside.”

Of course, everyone wanted to go in and see. Big Beardy took this opportunity to “remind” everyone, “Most of the internal teleportation doors left by the Holy See are somewhat special. It may send people who can’t pass some kind of test, to other places randomly but, it’s basically harmless. If anyone of you find yourselves teleported to an area alone, don’t be nervous. You should be able to return to this place along the route with specific markings.”

Hao Ren immediately knew that this reminder was for the old werewolf… Big Beardy was being dishonest!

It turned out to be so. As they walked into the teleportation portal, Hao Reen felt a slight dizziness. After that, he realized there were only the four ascetics and his teammates with him. The old werewolf had been tricked, and was teleported somewhere else.

“Is it alright for us to fool the old werewolf?” said Hao Ren with a weird expression. He did not really mind getting rid of Elson, but he felt a little uncomfortable and sorry that such a famous general was fooled by the four ascetics.

However, Vivian just waved and said, “I don’t mind. It’s like fooling a little kid.”

Compared to Vivian’s age, Elson was indeed a lot younger than her.

Hao Ren was speechless. Big Beardy smiled and explained, “Don’t worry. According to ancient records, the cave he was sent to is safe. And with his abilities, he won’t be in danger. Now, let’s go to the depths of the sacred cavern.”

After they passed through the portal, they arrived at a strange cave. The cave was clearly several times wider than the tunnel that they previously passed. Giant roots and luminous fungi were all over the stone walls. They lit up their surroundings, giving the place a great, eerie atmosphere. Hao Ren could not help but touch the roots beside him. Unsure if it was an illusion, he felt the roots quivering, and at the same time, they were expanding and contracting as if breathing.

But, when he tried to feel the roots carefully, it was like nothing happened.

“Why is that only the Pope and a few ascetics can come here?” Becky asked nervously. She was a small potato, and afraid to touch this secret thing, which she had previously seen as extremely dangerous. Now, as she approached some old secret, she became increasingly worried. “It’s a secret that even the Bishop can’t come into contact with… Is it okay to let us know?” she said.

“What are you worried about?” Big Beardy asked without turning his head.

“I am afraid I’ll be beaten to death after leave this place…”

Big Beardy explained, “…You’re thinking too much. It’s mainly because the sacred cave is sealed together with secrets that the goddess directly passed down. Many of these secrets are not suitable for direct disclosure and must only be embraced by the most determined believers as well as “Chosen Ones” from another world. These secrets would likely subvert your perceptions and even bring about power that is enough to change the world. Just like 3,000 years ago, the world was shocked when the first pope obtained divine power with his mortal body. Maybe we’ll find some new miracles this time at the core of the cavern. We are here to explore them and also to ‘test’ them, to the extreme…”

Big Beardy paused for a while, and then continued, “Even if we’re unable to bear the goddess’ inheritance, and die from it, just let the four of us handle it.”

Hao Ren understood why Big Beardy could confidently lead them to the sacred cavern. The people at the scene were either devout ascetics or “travellers” from another world. It did not matter if there were any great benefits or secrets in the cavern, he did not have to worry about it being leaked.

Anyone from Holletta, even the king, may have had to go through several rounds of tests. But, to a group of visitors who did not belong to this world…being an “outsider” was the most legitimate reason!

For the first time in his life, he thought being an outsider was a good thing…

At this moment, he noticed that the cave had come to an end, and there was a bright light ahead. At the same time, there was a faint sound of a beating heart.

*Thump… Thump… Thump… *