Chapter 562: Walking on Thin Ice (1/2)
GDK 562: Walking on Thin Ice
They found themselves in a valley meant for giants, obscured by a blanket of thick mist. Han Shuo had no clue why there would be such a valley inside the Void. But from the expressions of Manticole and Leviathan, they seemed to have become very excited upon arriving at this place.
Han Shuo unfolded his consciousness and very easily discovered the locations of the other two Demon Kings. It appeared that although their opposers had arrived before them, they weren’t too far ahead.
As Han Shuo silently observed the surroundings using his consciousness, he suddenly discovered an aura of destruction emerging from the darkness overhead. However, the aura disappeared right after Han Shuo’s consciousness caught wind of it.
“Bechymos has descended,” Han Shuo confirmed in a deep voice.
Leviathan and Manticole suddenly exchanged glances with each other and silently nodded, indicating that they understood Han Shuo’s words. Han Shuo looked at them with a puzzled expression when he saw the two Demon Kings pondering with creased brows. He couldn’t help but ask, “So, where should we go now?”
Their eyes gathered on Han Shuo’s face at the same time. Leviathan thought for a moment before he forced a smile and explained, “This place that we are in, it is technically inside the Void. However, if we want to discover more secrets of the Void, we must explore it ourselves. The center of this great valley contains too many dangers and secrets. During our two previous explorations, we only trailed around the perimeter. My magical ring was discovered here as well.”
Han Shuo took a deep breath. He discovered that in this valley, elements of all kinds were abundant. The thick hazy mist covered the valley like a layer of cloud. Although it wasn’t completely dark like the dark tunnel they had come from, the sight was nevertheless greatly affected. For some reason, the coverage area of Han Shuo’s consciousness was greatly limited in this place. The thick mist that lingered in the valley seemed to possess some bizarre resistance properties that caused Han Shuo’s consciousness to be unable to deploy to the fullest.
It was precisely for this reason that after Bechymos entered the Void, Han Shuo’s consciousness had merely sensed for a moment before losing track on him. Besides, Bechymos was flying at great speeds and flew to another place in just an instant.
“Based on my many years of experience, I reckon that this place used to be a battlefield between gods. Based on what I observed on the two occasions I came here, I discovered that this place occupied an area so huge it was beyond my imagination. The great battle that must have taken place between powerful gods back then had left behind too many boundaries and dangers. We need to be cautious and prudent. If we recklessly charge into some chaotic boundaries, we could all perish,” Manticole said with his brows furrowed.
“Erm, you previously mentioned that the interplanar transportation array was in the Void. Could it be here as well?” Han Shuo asked Manticole while he used his consciousness to sense the changes in his surroundings as best as he could.
“The interplanar portal is indeed in this place. However, as to its precise location, I have no clue. I have only learned of it from Bechymos. He said that he had previously seen the interplanar transportation array, but because he didn’t have the planar coordinates and had no knowledge on how to operate it, he dared not to touch it,” Manticole explained.
At those words, Han Shuo silently cursed him in his heart, and thought, If you had told me the truth about Bechymos knowing where the array is located earlier, I would be able to find and communicate with Bechymos. Now that he is outside of my detection, it’s gonna be a big trouble to find him again.
Han Shuo knew in his heart that although Manticole and Leviathan appeared to value him a lot, they in fact, from the very start, didn’t give a damn about the fact that he needed an interplanar transportation array to leave this world. The duo probably took Han Shuo as one of their own Demons, someone that they could take advantage of. Perhaps the only trait setting him apart from their Demons was that this target of exploit could trouble the other two Demon Kings. During critical moments, the three joining forces would give them the upper hand.
Ever since he obtained the information about interplanar transportation array from the skeletal staff, Han Shuo knew that to operate one of those arrays, one had to not only know how to activate the machine, but one also needed the proper set of coordinates of the destination. If the procedure wasn’t done right, they could be teleported to some empty space within the vast and boundless universe, and they would be trapped there for the rest of their lives, condemned to solitary deaths.
Han Shuo swallowed his grief. He did not say anything but continued to look at Manticole and Leviathan with a smile on his face, waiting for the two to devise the plan.
“We need to explore around ourselves. We not only have to constantly be on the lookout for any danger that might come, but also pay extra attention to the surroundings. I can’t say for sure, but maybe, somewhere beside you, there could be a divine weapon or divine soul left by some perished gods. So, pay attention to that,” Leviathan was obviously very excited. He then pointed at that dark tunnel that they had all come through, and continued, “Remember, always pay attention to this tunnel that we came from. If it begins to sparkle, that means the stardust current is coming back. At that time, we must immediately drop whatever we are doing and leave this place as quickly as possible.”