The fragrance was gentle, leading people into a dreamlike state.Alex, in particular, considered himself not particularly obsessed with beauty. He wouldn't freeze at the sight of a girl, let alone forget where he currently was. This fragrance was peculiar!Alex almost immediately drew a conclusion. He furrowed his brows a bit, then raised his hand, conjuring a strong gust of wind. The enchanting atmosphere was immediately blown away, and everyone quickly regained their senses.Lucifer narrowed his eyes, instinctively stepping back. Cale cursed loudly, "What the hell! My eyes, my eyes!" He quickly retreated as well. Aegis, while not as extreme, blushed and turned her head to the side, looking no different from a young boy.Among them, only Thomas remained relatively calm. He looked at the girls before him, even whistling in a playful mood. These girls seemed to be scared by the fire, instinctively recoiling a bit, tears welling up in their eyes—a pitiful appearance.Cale's sub
These giant snakes fiercely raised their fangs and swirled menacingly under the fire; in the light, they appeared even more chilling. Their massive bodies constantly writhed, madly slamming into the wall of fire, then hastily retreating.Clearly, these monstrous creatures were quite peculiar. They seemed unfazed even after witnessing their companions being killed. They hungered for human flesh to the extent that it seemed as if they wanted to lose all sanity.Alex couldn't help but furrow his brow a bit, coldly stating, "Kill them all." As soon as he finished speaking, those behind him immediately moved forward without hesitation.Lucifer was the fastest, clearly repulsed by the scent of these creatures, feeling an extreme aversion. Although these creatures were powerful in mesmerizing others, they were terrible in terms of combat. Aside from having slightly larger bodies and greater strength, they seemed to lack any other combat abilities.In no time, a group of snakes lost the
Upon hearing this, astonishment appeared on Alex's face, and the others were no exception. However, Alex quickly understood everything. If that was the case, then everything wasn't difficult to explain. Why were there abundant gemstones in the Shadow Realm but they couldn't be sold outside? Furthermore, thinking about the fact that people in the Shadow Realm lacked artistic talents, or at most, only a few possessed such skills, crafting exquisite jewelry from gemstones undoubtedly required considerable effort. Moreover, the Shadow Realm had a strong inclination towards isolation, making it highly unlikely to find someone from outside to work as a craftsman. Perhaps the quantity of gemstone jewelry produced was not enough for the residents of the Shadow Realm to buy, let alone enough to sell in large quantities outside. However, no matter how you looked at it, it couldn't be denied that the Shadow Realm was a wealthy region.Alex quickly retrieved a pile of black hooded coats wi
Upon hearing Cale speak, Alex couldn't help but say, "This land is truly balanced."Cale nodded, "Exactly, your strength here is gained through training and diligence. There's no favoritism. Of course, some are born with natural strength, but they are the minority."Without dwelling too much on the conversation, the group continued their journey. By now, the moon had turned as red as blood, signaling the arrival of the night. However, the streets were still bustling with people, as nighttime activities seemed to be a common pastime in this place, even without the presence of daylight.Alex walked while deep in thought. He needed to find the central hub of the Shadow Realm, but he didn't know where to start. At this point, he had no acquaintances in the Shadow Realm. Alex felt that perhaps he could find Vanessa and straightforwardly request her assistance. Vanessa appreciated the candor, and being direct might secure his aid.With this decision in mind, Alex silently resolved to
The elevator door opened, revealing a large black door adorned with ancient patterns, mostly depicting moon-related designs. The leader slightly bowed and said, "The chairman has been waiting for you inside. Please come in." Alex didn't say anything and simply gestured to enter through the door.The scene inside immediately caught his eye. A long table, seemingly set up for a large meeting, dominated the room. At that moment, someone was seated in the central chair. Fiery red hair and powerful violet eyes belonged to none other than Vanessa. She was currently admiring numerous beautifully shaped gemstones held in her hand as if they were a source of entertainment.Upon hearing the sound, she looked up, smiled, and said, "So, you brought those outsiders here, huh?" However, upon seeing the person in front of her, Vanessa couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly. Then, a quick smile appeared on her face. She stood up and walked towards Alex, laughing, "Oh my, look who's here
Facing Vanessa's gaze, Alex remained expressionless and silent, regardless of her assessment.Finally, Vanessa suddenly laughed, saying, "I feel like you might know more than I do." Alex responded lightly, "I'm not sure either." Vanessa chuckled and said, "The reason I know about this is quite simple because I was once invited to become a traitor."Upon hearing this, Alex slightly furrowed his brows, looking at Vanessa with an unmoving, sharp gaze. Vanessa, seemingly oblivious to his stare, continued to smile and said, "That mysterious force came to me two years ago, even before the dungeons exploded. I thought it was a scam at that time, as I didn't have much understanding of supernatural phenomena or superpowers. When the dungeons eventually erupted, that force came to seek me out again. He spoke of the world's bleak future and the benefits I would gain if I became a traitor. But of course, I wouldn't agree; I'm not someone who enjoys being manipulated. In the end, the person lef
"So, are we really about to face the apocalypse in our world?" Cale questioned, with a hint of doubt and shock on his face.The others also seemed astonished, but they were not likely to doubt the authenticity of this information. After all, Alex had already shared it with those in power, and he wouldn't joke about something like this.Alex nodded and said, "That's right. So, for now, everyone should focus on training and getting stronger to at least survive the chaos."The statement was straightforward, but the others didn't have much to add. If they wanted to live in the future, getting stronger was their only option.Alex gazed at the flames flickering in front of him, his eyes deep in thought. Vanessa had directed him to the outskirts of the Shadow Realm, a desolate place where they didn't know if anyone would be there.After a makeshift rest for a night, they resumed their journey.Four hours of walking left their feet sore, and finally, they arrived at their destination.Bef
The voice of Issac echoed loudly, without any hesitation. Alex looked at him and asked, "What do you want us to do?"Issac chuckled, a somewhat eerie laughter. He said, "You must play a riddle game with me!"The group of people led by Alex exchanged perplexed glances. Alex, sensing that Issac was quite peculiar, didn't mind playing along if it could get them the information they needed.Hoping that Issac's riddles wouldn't be too challenging, Alex nodded and said, "We agree, but how many riddles do we need to answer to get the information we seek?"With a sly smile, Issac replied, "Each night, you are allowed to ask one question. After answering three of my riddles, your question will have a solution. Alright, now tell me, what is your question?"Alex nodded and said, "I want to know the location of the Nexus of the Shadow Realm and how to open it."Issac pondered for a moment, then nodded, "No problem, I know this."Suddenly, a skeptical voice from Thomas was heard, "How can we en