Chapter 265 - Saint Expert Arrival (2/2)
As if its hunger got finally satisfied, it calmed down, widening to about two meters.
Crack.
With the space breaking apart, the middle part of the flame suddenly collapsed inwardly, turning into a blurred palette of different colours.
The spectacle was truly a miracle to the eyes, but just like almost every other elder, ignored the events and focused on my spiritual sense to try to decipher as much information from the teleportation flame as I could.
Gossips circulating around the inner ring of the elders claimed that by doing so, one would be able to peer into the secrets of the heavens, stealing the information that would prove useful to advance to a saint realm.
Without focusing on my normal sight, I missed the moment when the colours in the flame started to change, with the blur slowly fading away. A mere few seconds later, this incredible spell suddenly dissipated into the thin air, leaving only a dignified, middle-aged man standing on the scorched tiling of the hall.
”It's good that you are all soo eager to reach greater heights, but I think a basic courtesy requires you to greet your superior.”
As I raised my eyes and turned back to a normal vision, I could only see a shining, reddish aura blocking my sight.
Shaking my head furiously, I made sure to switch back to the normal sight only to realise that more than half of the elders already cupped their hands in front of their lowered heads.
'Fuck.'
It seems that I still had a way to go. Without even a hint of hesitation, I paid the due respect to the protector, while observing him with the corner of my eye.
Contrary to the expectation of anyone who never saw saint's before, while this man's aura was fiery red and scorching hot in nature, it also made everyone influenced by it feel a soft energy wrapping around their spirit as if trying to caress all their flaws and traumas just like a caring mother would kiss the scratch of her child's hand to make the pain go away.
”Welcome to the Draconic lower sect!”
Stepping forward, our sect leader bowed his head, full of servitude. In front of this person, his status of the highest authority in the entire sect meant absolutely nothing. Just like a shop owner can dismiss any unruly worker, this man replied directly to the headquarters, making him the new pinnacle of the political power of the sect.
”As I said, it gladdens me to see you lot working hard, but can you tell me where is this guy that is supposed to take part in this insanely important duel? While I don't mean any disrespect, I expected him to be somewhat younger than you guys...”
While his words might sound harsh, his amiable smile keep the pleasant atmosphere. I had the opportunity to interact with other saints in the past, but this was the first time when his aura could be soo influential!
”I'm deeply sorry, but he didn't come to greet you. He said that he prefers to spend all the time he had on improving his strength, even if for the slightest bit.”
Just like a clerk reporting to his boss, our sect leader acted like a messenger between this damned Variel and the saint in front of us. How come this man can be interested more in such a degraded child than our kind and wise sect leader?!
”Don't worry, it's a commendable attitude. After all, he is the one responsible for the outcome of the duel, isn't he?”
Taking a deep breath, the saint looked like if he was trying to get used to how thin the energy in the air was here. Only now did I realise how pale his complexion was. I guess using the teleportation spells or shouldering the burden of the formation all by himself took a great toll on him too.
”Would you mind guiding me to him? I know there are only a few hours left before the event, but I would love to give him some last-minute pointers!”