Chapter 220 - Part One: Crimson Hall's Meeting

(From MC's Perspective)

Seeing Snake Monster's behavior, I thought it would be good. If they begin to attack. These Dark Violet Class Snake Monsters had been born with a unique poison trait since their birth. They do not need to get close to the prey to kill it. They can spit poisonous venom from far distances to attack the prey. Except that most of the other characteristics were similar to the snake family.

It would be interesting to see, what are they going to do? This Monster's unique trait is useless against me. I activated my perceptual ability to observe their actions. In case, if they simultaneously spit venom against me. Then I have to be on guard against it.

On the other hand, 

The Dark Violet Snake Monster made a loud hissing sound, presumably displeased with it's companions. Then it moved instantly with it's huge body. The huge body of Snake made a zigzag movement to reach its prey. 

At the same time, 

A hint of surprise flashes in my eyes, I thought it will use its venom. But it looks like it wants to swallow me. I stomped my foot forward to face the attack. At the same time, I gripped my sword face against it. I look forward to testing its scales.

Seeing it's companion took the lead forward. The other snakes hissed and followed behind it. The other snakes want to snatch the pieces of prey.

The Snake reaches closer to me, It's speed is higher than expected. The monster uses its massive body to its advantage. Upon getting closer to me. It wide opened its mouth to swallow me. Seeing it's huge deadly fangs, My expression condensed a little bit.

As the Snake intended to swallow me. I flew sideways a little bit, using the opportunity at hand. I made a casual swing with my black sword. The black blade makes contact with it's scale and penetrates a little deeper. 

Seeing the injury, I felt surprised. I thought its defense must be strong. But it looks like it's not. Maybe it needs further level ups to develop its body. But right now, it actually disappoints. I thought I could have a good experience without leaking my aura. 

My interest is blown away immediately, the injured snake begins to move away from me due to fear. Seeing that I smiled, "It finally used its instinct to save itself" I mumbled under my breath. But it's futile as I already made up my mind to clear this level and move ahead. 

At the same time, I released my whole aura on those snakes and made a direct cut against the second snake monster. The second Monster didn't have time to escape as it got overwhelmed and became immobile due to my aura. 

The blade of mine reached its neck, and sliced it. In that instant, it dissipates into thin air. I dealt with remaining snake monster in no time and eventually I arrived at the 11th floor. "The real games starts hereafter" I mumbled under my breath.

11th Floor,

I saw a massive body appear out of thin air. I immediately begin to probe the level of the monster. 

A spider monster appears out of thin air.

"Giant Mountain Spider – Class 1 Monster – Mid Level"

Sensing its level, I nodded slightly. I didn't make any mistakes earlier. If my guess is correct, the next four floors will have Mid level Class 1 Monsters. And the numbers are going to be the same as the previous floors.

On the other hand, 

The Giant Mountain Spider begins to spin the web out of instinct. It didn't even glance at Zack. A white silky substance coming out of it in a speedy manner. 

Seeing it's behavior, I recalled the description of the monsters in my mind. 

This Giant Mountain Spider can trap Peak level Monsters with its web. Once the prey gets trapped into its web, it can slowly kill it using it's venom. Though I'm a Special Trainee, one level higher than Peak. I don't want to test the strength of its venom.

Seeing it diligently spinning its web.

I gripped my sword tightly and began to charge it with lightning power. A pure lightning essence course through my vein as I poured the lightning essence towards the sword to charge it. This lightning power contains the strength of the Power level of a Special Trainee. I want to see the strength of the spider web.

Simultaneously, 

The Giant Mountain Spider notices the purple thunder. It begins to increase the speed of web spinning. 

On the other hand, After charging the Black Sword, I launched the offensive attack. 

"SWORD DIVIDE"

A ball of purple lightning burst out from the sword towards the Giant Spider. 

It was so fast that in a blink of an eye, it reached the target. 

The purple lightning strike fell on a huge web. 

"Boom"

The lightning power interacts with spider webs. A sudden crackling sound can be heard. In a few seconds due to overbearing power the spider webs fell apart. Even the Giant Spider took direct brunt of the lightning attack. It's massive body roasted with lightning power. A huge black smoke coming out of its body. But there still some vitality left out in its body. Seeing that a hint of surprises flashes in my eyes. 

Then I moved from my spot and walked towards the spider. After coming in front of it, I made a casual thrust at it's abdomen to end its life. As a result, it's vitality withers away and it's body dissipates into thin air. 

Simultaneously, I arrived at the 12th floor. In that moment, the corresponding changes also take place in the Leaderboard Ranking.

…

Outside of the Star Tower, 

A couple of second ago, 

[Name, Place – Floor – Clearance Time – Rank]

[Zack Lockwood, Hansen – 10th floor – 20s – 1st]

"Here we go, He is maintaining the same speed" a warrior from the second batch yelled out. He has been staring at the leaderboard ranking since the start. Now, seeing the sudden change he blurts out unconsciously. 

His words immediately attracted attention. The gazes of everyone falls on the leaderboard ranking. 

"How come he clears each floor within thirty seconds?" Another warrior voiced his opinion. His words enlightened everyone, they have been fixated on the number one ranking. But they forgot one important point. 

The Clearance speed of Zack at each floor has been constant. While everyone ponders it, another update takes place in the leaderboard ranking. 

[Zack Lockwood, Hansen – 11th floor – 15s – 1st]

This update drew everyone's attention, 

Another exclamation breaks out, Everyone is discussing Zack. But once again his clearance speed shocked them to the core. 

This time they don't know how to comment. Everyone felt it was unreal, they stood dazed.

…

At the same time, Inside the meeting hall of Crimson Hall Campus.

A Huge display screen suspended above the Centre of the table. Surrounded by numerous officials sitting behind their desks for this meeting. Everyone conversed with each other in a hushed tone. The topic of their discussion is Star Tower Challenge. 

Everyone here took a day off and gathered here to discuss the Star Challenge event. Students from the Hansen campus were also going to participate in the Star Tower Challenge. But ever since the beginning of the challenge everyone's attention gathered one particular person, He is none other than Zack Lockwood. 

The Headmaster of Crimson Hall was also present among those people. From time to time his attention fell on leaderboard ranking. Seeing the dazzling performance of Zack Lockwood, His intestine turned green. At the same time, He also observes the various reactions of Elders present here. 

There were some sighs, frustration, regret and deep anger. Even some elders released faint killing intent. He knew soon he was going to get lectured by everyone.

At the same time, Suddenly everyone's attention fell on leaderboard ranking. Where Zack successfully cleared the eleventh floor in a few seconds.

"This kid, how does he train?" one of the elders said with a slight annoyance. 

The Elder beside him commented, "Do we really don't have any information about him?" He is dissatisfied with their intelligence team. " How come they fail to collect Intel information about him? " He wondered to himself. If they have some Intel about him to discuss then it would be fine. But they don't know anything right now. 

Hearing both Elder's questions, The Crimson Hall's Head Master knew these questions were directed at him. His back was drenched in sweat. He slowly said, "Elder, This kid is hiding too deep, Not only us even other forces don't have any Intel about him" 

Hearing his words some of the elders clearly had disdain in their eyes. One of the Elder said, "Looks we need to discuss changing Head Master's position first. "

The Crimson Hall's HeadMaster heart shudders for a moment. "Elder?" He said in a low tone.

Another Elder commented, "I don't care about others' forces. But as for you, it clearly shows your incompetence. How hard is it to ask about someone's ability? You can easily contact this kid's friends and ask them. I'm sure with good persuasion, they will reveal some secrets."

Hearing his words, some elders nodded their heads in approval.