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
Alex walked slowly towards the towering tree, with the others following him.Taking a deep breath, Alex said, "Is everyone ready? This journey might be very dangerous."Lucifer, in a deep voice, responded, "Why bother with lengthy speeches?"Alex chuckled a bit and then raised his hand, touching the tree.Suddenly, a strong wind appeared, enveloping them all. Then, a light, as soft as moonlight, emanated from the spot where Alex had touched the tree.The others couldn't help but widen their eyes at this spectacle. The light grew brighter until it surrounded them completely.In a blink of an eye, they found themselves in an entirely different space.Once their eyes were no longer weary, Alex began to open his eyes. In front of him was a silver-colored expanse.Alex blinked and instinctively turned his head, only to see the tall tree standing tall behind them. However, it seemed younger than when they first saw it.Apparently, this tree had a very long lifespan.Only now did Alex fo
Sonic's speed was truly akin to a lightning bolt, incredibly fast. Based on his speed, the sword in his hand carried substantial force. At the very least, it could pierce through the bodies of these monsters. Although he couldn't deliver a fatal blow like others, it was sufficient. At least he could engage with the monsters without being killed.Moreover, his speed was truly remarkable. Even though he couldn't finish off a monster in one strike, through his swift movements, the creatures quickly accumulated wounds all over their bodies. Soon after, they collapsed, lifeless.At this point, Alex and Lucifer had run closer to the water's edge, just a bit more and they would reach their destination. Now, the horde of monsters suddenly dispersed, no longer attacking them as densely as before.Despite the formidable abilities of Alex and Lucifer, the sheer number of monsters had taken a toll on them, evident by their labored breathing and heaving chests.Alex looked at Lucifer, stand
Alex chuckled, looking at Lucifer intentionally, saying, "How does it feel to be protected?"Lucifer's face turned cold as if he could pounce on Alex's neck at any moment, "I don't need you to protect me."Alex nodded, "I know, being so serious for what."Having said that, he continued walking forward.After killing those three giant monsters, there were temporarily no other creatures around.It might be because the death of those three monsters frightened the other creatures.But Alex felt the biggest reason was probably because what they were approaching was more dangerous than these monsters.So, the new creatures dared not approach this place.They had arrived at the island, which was also the center of the rudimentary Shadow Realm.As they approached, the earth mounds seemed to form a straight and close path as if creating a way.Alex raised an eyebrow slightly, not hesitating to walk up to the island directly.The scenery on the island was normal, like any other island, with roc