Everyone who passed the second floor was now accounted for: Feng Wu, Ming Xi, Ai Lin, Zi Cheng, Cohen, Milien, Falay, and the old grandfather with his young companion.
Miliens arrival triggered the start of the inheritance test. It happened so fast Cohen didnt even get a chance to greet his vice-captain.
A tal door, much like the one Feng Wu and everyone else walked through, popped up in the center of the hall. The doors appearance ant it was the end of their peaceful comradery. Everyone knew it was the entrance to the final floor and the last one standing would get the coveted inheritance. It was possible they would fight each other to the death.
Like the other doors, this one looked heavy, but was in fact very light and opened easily.
Falay was obsessed with strength and was the first to rush through. He was followed by Cohen and Milien. It was natural for them to stay together since they were both high ranking mbers of Inferno. Following them was the old gramps and his young charge. Feng Wu and everyone entered after.
The door disappeared after everyone went through.
They found themselves in front of what must have been a magnificent palace at one ti, but was now a shadow of its forr self the ceiling was shattered, the walls precariously stood pockmarked with holes, while the floor was littered with broken pillars.
The dark sky showed through the broken ceiling like a beast waiting with its mouth wide open. The exterior was destroyed but the gates were intact with so red paint still visible.
Zi Cheng and Ai Lin were about to walk in when a hand reached out and stopped them.
Senior Ming Xi? Confusion flashed in Zi Chengs eyes.
Ai Lin looked to him with the sa confusion.
Jier took up a defensive posture after pulling Feng Wu behind him.
Dont go. Theres sothing wrong with this place. Ming Xis mild voice was cold.
Zi Cheng bit her lip and turned her head to look at the entrance, clearly unwilling. She would get a chance to inherit once she walked in. It was only a few more steps. She struggled internally debating if she should listen to him or not.
Ai Lin was more determined. Dont worry Senior Ming Xi. Theres nothing wrong. If there was, how could we have not heard or seen anything? She smiled slightly and spoke in a calm voice.
With her knowledge, she was not worried at all. It was strange Calvens consciousness hadnt disappeared like in the original novel. In that one the only two who reached the final floor were Zi Cheng and the Yiduo clan mber. But perhaps things changed because there were more people now.
From what she rembered, though the process of Zi Cheng getting the artifact was suspenseful, it wasnt dangerous. In fact it was very simple. The inheritance crystal was on the final floor. Once you reached it all you had to do was pick it up and all of God Calvens training would flow into your mind.
How could Ai Lin let go of this godly opportunity knowing there was no danger? Unlike the heroine, she had no system to rely on for support. The inheritance was a strong temptation.
Ming Xi shook his head, not wanting his juniors to take the risk. Its dangerous. The atmosphere inside is dark. Whatever it was, it couldnt be normal if it gave him such a sense of foreboding. Hopefully it wasnt what he suspected, otherwise theyd all be in danger.
Senior is overthinking it. Were in the realm battlegrounds, of course the atmosphered be dark. No need to worry. I can protect myself. Ai Lin flashed out of his grasp as she spoke her last sentence. She gave them all one last reassuring look before waving goodbye and walking to the gate.
Zi Chengs hesitation disappeared. There was sothing inside that belonged to her. She could feel it. She had to get it even if she needed to disregard Ming Xis good intentions.
Senior, I
Ming Xi knew what she wanted to say, so he waved helplessly. Go. I know you wont be willing to leave without taking a look.
Ming Xi wasnt so kind of saint. They were juniors from his school and he wanted to protect them, but if they werent interested in that protection, then he wasnt going to force them, and he certainly wasnt going to be troubled over it.
Senior, Im sorry. Zi Cheng gave him an apologetic nod before promptly following Ai Lin into the palace.
Of the ten who reached the final floor, only three chose not to enter.
Ming Xi and Jier protected Feng Wu between them. Both of them knew sothing big was about to happen.
Feng Wu obediently stayed in the middle. She frowned. The air reeked of blood.
She pulled at Ming Xis sleeve. Theres blood. A lot of blood.
Blood? Ming Xi knew Feng Wu wouldnt make stuff up. She only said what she observed, like in the inn when she saw what only necromancers could see. In the palace? Ming Xi clarified.
Feng Wu nodded confirming his guess.
What should we do? Should we go in? Jier asked hesitantly.
A voice suddenly ca from the sky. Obviously it was God Calven. Hey you three guys, why arent you going inside to fight for the inheritance? Go on, quickly, quickly. Ten people is needed. Everyone is waiting.
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