Chapter 284: Move Forward
"This is the place."
"The gate has been opened."
"As expected, those four people must have come inside and emptied the treasury."
The people had finally reached this place because the gate that stopped them from coming had disappeared. And now they had to fight against each other, especially Albert’s group, who should have gotten the treasures for themselves.
And it was at this time, Albert came out from the inner part of the building.
"Mhm?" Albert furrowed his eyebrows, seeing the greed in their eyes. He had seen the Demon Lord of Greed, so he was aware that they wanted everything he got from this place.
However, Xi Sheng, as a cultivator who had thousands of years of experience, could also feel their greed and immediately made his appearance by floating in the air.
"Welcome, cultivators. It seems that you have reached this place." Xi Sheng looked down on them to make it look like he had the authority here. He stated, "Now that you’ve arrived, each of you shall undergo a test."
"A test?"
"What kind of test?"
Everyone was confused, but this was the part where Wang Xiaolan came in. She returned to the crown prince’s side while politely nodding to him. "I apologize for making you worry, Elder Brother."
"No, it’s fine. Are you alright? What happened to you?" The crown prince asked while furrowing his eyebrows, ready to attack Albert even if he wasn’t strong enough.
"Nothing. They did nothing to me and I should be the one thanking them because I could get something from this place."
"Huh? Did you do the test?"
"Yes. After passing the test, I received this." Wang Xiaolan took out a King Grade Item to show him. "The rest should be similar. It seems you can get something depending on your performance."
"!!!" The crown prince wasn’t the only one who heard her. Their expression brightened because this turned out to be an opportunity that based on their strength, not who came first. In other words, they still had the chance to get something good from this place.
Although robbing Albert was also an option, they didn’t know Albert’s true strength and the Five Elements Mountain would also make their move.
"I see. If that’s the case, then I shall take the test as well." The Crown Prince nodded with a serious expression.
"Yes, Elder Brother. May fortune bless you with its presence." Wang Xiaolan clasped her hands politely. "Xiaolan will wait for you here."
"Oh!" The Crown Prince smiled as he came forward. "Please!"
"Good. The first challenger. He waved his hand and opened a small portal. "If you want to take the test, enter the portal."
The Crown Prince was the first to enter before the masses began to make their move, considering no limit placed on the portal.
"Let’s go."
"We can’t lose to the Divine Kingdom."
"Heavenly Sword Sect!"
"Ancient Buddha Sect!"
All the people hurriedly entered. Even the Five Elements Mountain entered because the lie Albert and Gin had told them, leaving only those four as well as Zhan Hong outside.
"Benefactor." Zhan Hong politely greeted Albert, feeling that the situation wasn’t as they were told.
"What’s wrong? Ah, I have promised you to lend you my power!" Albert raised his head for a moment as if he was contemplating.
"Master. Your body will be fine, right?" Gin asked with a worried expression as if he was concerned about this lending process.
"It’s fine." Albert patted Gin’s shoulder and said, "Come here. I have to touch your chest to do it."
"Thank you, Benefactor." Zhan Hong politely clasped his hands and bowed because Albert seemed to sacrifice something to grant him this power.
When Albert placed his hand on Zhan Hong’s chest, he simply asked Bonkey to do his job.
Zhan Hong didn’t feel anything weird. In fact, he didn’t even feel anything.
However, Albert let out a long breath as if he was tired and his body was weakened. "Done."
"This..." Zhan Hong was confused, but it looked like Albert had done something.
"You must haven’t felt anything, right?" Gin came to him to explain the rest. "That’s fine because the bonk is not interfering your path! It’s just a mean and it’s your decision whether you want to use it as your path or mean for your own path.
"As for how to use it, you just have to imagine the bat coming out on your hand and it will appear. Just like how you use the Space Ring. As for the rest, I will give you a brief explanation..."
Meanwhile, Mu Yanxue came to Albert, worried. "Master. Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I’m fine. Just need some rest." Albert smiled, assuring her. He walked to the side to rest and wait for those people to finish their tests. When he sat down on the floor, he looked at Mu Yanxue mysteriously.
"Master?" Mu Yanxue was startled because Albert’s gaze. She thought Albert had some thoughts about her which was welcomed.
"I’m wondering if I should take you with me, considering our situation. They might realize about my intention."
"I don’t think it’s possible, Master. Even if they do, I believe you can get strong enough."
"That’s true, I guess." Albert nodded.
"Of course, if Master wants, Mu Yanxue is ready to help Master."
Albert glanced at her with a long sigh. "It’s impossible. I apologize, but what you’re wishing will never happen."
"Oh..." Mu Yanxue looked down, saddened by those words. "But may I still follow you?"
"Are you serious?" Albert’s eyebrows twitched. "You’ll only get hurt."
"Yes." Mu Yanxue nodded without hesitation, showing her resolve.
"Well, I don’t really mind. You can do it as you like."
"Yes, thank you." Mu Yanxue smiled brightly.
Albert scratched the back of his head. He had a few more things to discuss with Mu Yanxue while waiting for the tests to end. Gin also had finished his explanation and Zhan Hong entered the portal to take part of the test as well together with the people following him.
It took them half an hour to finish the tests and some even took longer, but they seemed to get their respective rewards.
However, Albert and Gin knew that they would be having a lot of fun watching what would happen next, considering Xi Sheng planned to destroy the realm and leave this world after giving one last message to the Joyful Union Sect. A great message that would be recorded in the world’s history.
