Chapter 42: Ch 42: The Cave

Chapter 42: Ch 42: The Cave

Emrys had already utilized the Node Shift ability three times today, leaving him with only two remaining uses. Once exhausted all five uses, he would have to wait until tomorrow to utilize this ability again.

He took a deep breath and started walking.

Rather than utilizing Node Shift to infiltrate the Darkborne Family stronghold once more, Emrys opted to tread cautiously deeper into the mountain range. This time, he chose a different path, not intending to get caught by anyone from the Darkborne Family. His priority was to ensure his safety and avoid detection.

Rumble~

As he walked deeper into the mountains, hours later, a rumbling sound was suddenly heard. This noise was very low, however, he was sure that it was the sound of something rumbling.

What is that?

Emrys's attention was piqued. He slowly walked in the direction from where the sound was coming. To his surprise, he can see a small cave about a hundred meters away from where he was standing.

A group of five Advanced Bronze Soul Masters were guarding the entrance of this cave.

"It seems to be yet another important place that belonged to the Darkborne Family. Otherwise, there wouldn't be five Advanced Bronze Soul Masters standing guard at the entrance."

Emrys concealed himself behind a tree, cautiously peering out from his hiding spot.

After watching for a while, Emrys noticed the five Advanced Bronze Soul Masters were guarding the cave entrance very seriously. They weren't relaxed at all.

What are F-2 Grade Weapons?

These are weapons that only Gold Soul Masters are qualified to hold.

Emrys looked more closely, noting more important things. The altar was carved with strange patterns. These patterns were also exuding sinister radiance. What attracted Emrys's attention was the blood that filled with surroundings of the altar.

Yes, a groove was built around the altar and it was filled with blood. Emrys was sure that this blood did not belong to beasts, instead, they were the blood of humans who were killed ruthlessly by the Darkborne Family.

He was so sure because he could see a small mountain of human corpses that were thrown at a corner of each spacious hall.

"Just what is the Darkborne Family planning?"

Emrys took a deep breath and muttered. He could not think of anything logical with his limited knowledge, however, he was sure that whatever the Darkborne Family was planning, it was definitely not a good thing.

Emrys thought for a while and decided to shift directly inside the first spacious hall.

Why did he not choose to enter the darker underground cave instead?

It is because the darker underground cave was being guarded by an Intermediate Silver Soul Master. Additionally, beyond the underground cave, he couldn't see anything except for a hidden path leading to an unknown destination.

Emrys's plan was simple.

First, he planned to enter the spacious hall and attempt to steal the demonic blade from the statue's hand. Whether he succeeded or failed wouldn't matter much. Once inside the hall, he could materialize the three-dimensional world again and see what lay beyond the hidden path. Then, he could shift the node and appear there directly.