It was precisely the deterrence of the Storm King that had barred Lucas and his group from entering.
Theodore, being a transcendent-tier Crimson Count, even with his inherited class, was significantly outmatched compared to the Storm King.
The vast chasm of strength was not so easily bridged, after all, not everyone was like John, possessing not only a god-tier class but also SSS-level talent.
Due to forcibly using Blood Shadow Pursuit, Theodore's complexion was still sowhat pale.
He leaned in and whispered to Lucas, "Young master, we can't wait any longer. There are many powerful individuals entering the secret realm this ti, be it Baron, Theodore, or Victor, all are top-tier awakeners within the transcendent-tier. Delaying could lead to complications; we need to make a decision quickly."
Lucas's expression was grim; he too wished to enter the secret realm sooner and secure the relics left by the Crimson Demon.
But to force their way through now would be tantamount to openly breaking with House Fairfax.
If they fail to find what they're seeking within the secret realm, Lucas's return to House Carter would involve more than just losing his status as the heir.
The House Carter's family law is harsh, and even Lucas isn't keen on facing its consequences.
As Lucas hesitated, unable to make a decision,
suddenly, the secret realm was engulfed in a surge of blood light!
A crimson pillar of light burst forth from the ethereal secret realm, staining the grey sky with blood, and twelve illusory blood suns hung high in the sky.
Faintly, the silhouette of a terrifying demon god with wings slowly erged, its oppressive might causing a suffocating feeling among all present.
"Crimson Demon!"
Upon seeing the winged demon god's silhouette, both Lucas and Theodore shuddered.
This figure matched exactly with what was recorded in their family archives!
aning, they hadn't erred; this was indeed a secret realm related to the Crimson Demon!
Albertus shielded his eyes from the blinding red light and looked up at the massive Crimson Demon silhouette.
He clicked his tongue, "I didn't expect this to truly be a dark god secret realm; my uncle's judgnt was spot on. Given this commotion and might, if we can find sothing left by this dark god, the gains will be substantial.
I just hope nothing chaotic ensues; otherwise, not only would we gain nothing, but the folks from Hidden Stars might also co knocking at House Fairfax, holding us accountable."
The Federal's definition of "dark god" is broad, encompassing any entity hostile to humanity and beyond the level of a forbidden spell, all could be terd "dark god."
A "dark god secret realm" refers to a secret realm associated with such entities.
These secret realms often house twisted and grotesque monsters, highly dangerous but equally rich in resources, with many rare items and materials.
However, one critical aspect of venturing into a dark god secret realm is the need for caution; the slightest misstep could allow the monsters within to escape, threatening human cities.
Those responsible for developing this secret realm and the forces involved would all be held accountable by the Federal, and Hidden Stars is a special organization dedicated to dealing with such monsters and incidents.
The reason the Federal does not prohibit private developnt of secret realms is primarily due to their vast number.
Relying solely on the Federal to develop them would consu a trendous amount of manpower and resources, hence the adoption of this contract-like developnt model.
After outsourcing the developnt of secret realms, the Federal simply has to wait and collect certain fees, ensuring a risk-free profit while saving effort and resources.
Beside Albertus, the ticulously grood Storm King, with his silver-white hair, frowned as he observed the phantom of the Crimson Demon.
Glancing at the fervent Lucas and Theodore, he seed to realize sothing and whispered a caution to Albertus, "Young master, we must be cautious. The Crimson Count of House Carter might very well originate from this dark god. Their intentions are malign, and they will not rest easily."
The origin of House Carter's Crimson Count from any particular deity has always been unknown to the outside world.
Were it not for the Storm King's unique talents and his experience clashing with a powerful mber of House Carter, broadening his insights, he might not have connected the dots.
Albertus was visibly taken aback by Storm King's words.
The flawed nature of House Carter's profession is no secret among the great families of the imperial capital.
He just hadn't anticipated stumbling upon House Carter's ancestral secret realm by such a stroke of luck.
Then, Albertus's eyes narrowed with scheming delight.
He chuckled, "No wonder Lucas is acting so crazed, bringing trouble to our doorstep at House Fairfax for no good reason. It turns out they've found their ancestral secret realm. Stumbling upon such an opportunity, we must carve a piece from House Carter this ti, no matter what."
At this mont, Lucas seed to have made a decision, loudly addressing Albertus, "Albertus, I admit my fault in this matter, but there are reasons behind it. I implore you to show magnanimity and allow our people to enter the secret realm first. Once we return to the imperial capital, I will personally visit House Fairfax to express my gratitude!"
Hearing this, Albertus understood that sothing significant related to House Carter's legacy must indeed be within this secret realm, to make the usually proud Lucas bow his head.
With this realization, Albertus felt more confident in his position.
He laughed heartily, "Lucas, your empty promises an less than nothing to . If you truly wish to enter the secret realm, then show so real sincerity. Otherwise, forget about entering today."
Lucas had thought that by humbling himself, Albertus would at least show so courtesy.
However, he hadn't expected this response, demanding tangible benefits outright.
Lucas now realized that Albertus must have known what this secret realm ant for House Carter and was seizing the opportunity to make exorbitant demands.
Naturally, Lucas couldn't agree to this.
Facing Albertus with a grim expression, Lucas gritted his teeth and said, "Albertus, are you sure you want to start a war with House Carter? We are both prominent families of the imperial capital, and House Carter is not afraid to stand up to House Fairfax!"
Albertus, draped in his lavish robe, stood lazily at the entrance of the secret realm, squinting and smiling, "It was your House Carter that broke the rules, attempting to forcefully enter the secret realm under House Fairfax's jurisdiction. I'm rely defending what's ours, and now you're blaming ? I've heard about the shalessness of House Carter's people but never believed it until today.
Truly, your reputation is well-earned."
Lucas's face turned ashen with anger at Albertus's retort, knowing that Albertus wouldn't let them pass so easily.
Without wasting any more words, he darkly commanded, "All mbers of House Carter, enter the secret realm imdiately. Anyone who obstructs us will be shown no rcy!"
"Yes!" All the House Carter guards responded in unison, their voices echoing across the wilderness!
A great battle was on the verge of breaking out!
...
Inside the Crimson Realm.
The phantom of the Crimson Demon also erged in the sky.
John had anticipated this, so he wasn't surprised.
He weaved through the forest, his figure swiftly heading towards Demonbone Peak.
Along the way, John encountered many monsters, including quite a few elite-tier creatures, and even a lv59 lord-tier monster known as the "Eight-Eyed Blood Demon."
This monster was tall and muscular, with bulging muscles and eight eyes that cast a chilling gaze at John, sending a shiver down his spine with just one look, truly terrifying.
However, these monsters did not attack John.
They were all worshipping towards Demonbone Peak, completely ignoring John as he passed by, even if they noticed him, they didn't care.
John breathed a sigh of relief, careful not to disturb these formidable beings, quietly bypassing them.
Along the way, John also encountered many rcenaries and awakeners from various forces.
So, like John, were quickly heading towards Demonbone Peak, while others were taking this opportunity to frantically scour the secret realm for precious herbs and ores.
When they saw John's Hidden Stars uniform and the black mask on his face, so greeted him, others pretended not to see him, but none seed inclined to trouble John.
The reputation of Hidden Stars proved quite useful, sparing John a lot of hassle.
With no monsters to hinder him, John made quick progress.
Soon, he arrived at the foot of Demonbone Peak.
The area was already teeming with people.
John glanced over the crowd, seeing representatives from House Foster, House Fairfax, House Winters, the military, rcenaries, and more.
Almost all the renowned forces were present, and they were mostly composed of formidable individuals, each radiating a powerful aura.
These people looked at John with sowhat peculiar expressions.
Although they were unaware of John's strength, the mask on his face hinted at his affiliation with Hidden Stars, suggesting he was likely a newcor whose abilities couldn't be too extraordinary.
So what was he doing here, if not courting death?
However, the deterrence of Hidden Stars prevented them from voicing any opinions. After all, Victor was just up ahead.
If anyone was found bullying his subordinate, given what they knew of this god of slaughter, Victor would undoubtedly descend from the mountaintop to cleave the foolhardy soul in two with a single sword strike.
John ignored their gazes, accustod to such attention.
He continued towards the core area at the base of the peak.
There, John spotted Old Dog and the four mbers of Gold Flash.
They appeared to have gone through a tough battle, with injuries all over their bodies.
However, they seed to be in no grave danger, as Silver Tear was administering healing, and they were engaged in conversation.
Additionally, John noticed Seraphina and Alex, who had already descended from the mountain.
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