Chapter 508 -The Dark Realm Teleportation Point
While John, Adam, and Blue Sea were prepared for their journey, getting directly to the Dark Realm posed a challenge. Since the Dark Realm was in complete opposition to the Order Faction, there was no direct teleportation from the Order Faction's points to the Dark Realm. The trio first had to travel to a neutral area.
"We should head to the Naga Tribe first. At the entrance of their territory, we can go to a deep-sea area. The deep-sea is a neutral zone, and from there, we can teleport directly to the Dark Realm," John suggested, well-informed about the intricacies of reaching the Dark Realm.
Despite this plan, they would still face other issues upon arrival in the Dark Realm. It was common knowledge that ordinary new players wouldn't dare venture directly into the Dark Realm. However, John believed it wasn't necessary to have every detail figured out before taking action. Time had already been lost, and he didn't want to waste any more.
John, Adam, and Blue Sea journeyed together to the deep-sea teleportation point. Upon arrival, they found the area devoid of players, with only a few NPCs associated with the transportation guild present. These NPCs looked at John and his companions curiously, as they knew it was rare for anyone to willingly travel to the Dark Realm.
Facing the NPC's inquiry, John responded with a smile, "As you can see, we are adventurers. We are quite familiar with some members in the Dark Realm. We've cooperated with adventurers there and plan to transport some of the Dark Realm's unique products here. You must be aware that certain materials from the Dark Realm are extremely valuable. Successfully transporting these materials would allow us to sell them at high prices in the Order Faction, thereby earning enough gold coins to upgrade our equipment."
John's response was watertight, as he knew that the members of the transportation guild engaged in similar activities. After hearing John's explanation, the NPC smiled and candidly said, "Our purpose is the same. We are heading to the Dark Realm to obtain Nightshade Flowers, a highly prized mystical ingredient essential in the crafting of many magical scrolls. Such flowers can't be found in the Order Faction territories. Are you also aiming to acquire Nightshade Flowers? If our goals align, perhaps we could collaborate. We're also looking to find additional sources for these flowers."
John, however, politely declined the offer. His mission carried significant risks, and he preferred not to reveal his movements to too many people. Maintaining secrecy and minimizing the number of people aware of their plans was crucial for the success and safety of their venture into the Dark Realm.
"Unfortunately, we cannot collaborate with you. Our partners who we are cooperating with have requested that we keep this information confidential. The teleportation point is ready, let's head to the Dark Realm quickly," John replied.
The NPC from the transportation guild, sensing John's waning patience, chose not to probe any further. With that, John and his companions used the teleportation point and arrived in the Dark Realm. The teleportation point they arrived at was actually quite far from the town of the Styx.
Around the teleportation point, John could see the presence of some twisted demons. These demons were actually minor and relatively weak. However, their presence near the teleportation point was a stark reminder of the dangers of the Dark Realm. Even these weaker demons posed a significant threat to anyone arriving through the teleportation point.
"Since you're not interested in collaborating, let's part ways here. Perhaps we'll encounter each other again in a different part of the Dark Realm," said the representative of the transportation guild as they bid farewell to John and his group. They valued their time highly and were eager to gather as many materials as possible in the shortest amount of time.
After the transportation guild members left, John turned to Adam and Blue Sea, outlining his plan, "I intend to head straight to the Styx town. That's where most adventurers are concentrated. If we can find players there willing to cooperate with us, the likelihood of our plan's success will be much higher. What do you think? Does this sound like a stable plan to you?"
John's rationale was clear. Aimlessly wandering around the Dark Realm was not a viable strategy. Heading to the Styx town, a hub for both players and NPCs, seemed like a more sensible approach. There, they would likely gather additional information and potentially find players willing to collaborate.
If they were fortunate, they might even find members from the Netherworld Guild or the Dawn Guild willing to cooperate, which would be a significant boon for John's objectives. His plan was to maximize their chances of success by leveraging the resources and information available in the Styx town, the nerve center of the Dark Realm.
Adam and Blue Sea, neither objecting to the plan, agreed that heading to the Styx town was the most prudent course of action. However, Adam raised a valid point, "I agree with your plan, but how do we actually get to the Styx town from here? It's impossible to teleport directly there from this point. This teleportation point is one-way, and we can't even use it to return to the Order Faction. We'll have to accept some risks and explore as we make our way through the Dark Realm."
John realized the limitation of their current teleportation point; it indeed allowed travel to only one destination and not to others, including back to the Order Faction. Feeling somewhat helpless but resolved, John understood they had no choice but to proceed.
Thus, John, Adam, and Blue Sea began their exploration through the wilderness of the Dark Realm. Shortly after leaving the teleportation point, they encountered some minor demons. These weaker demons did not engage in an attack, recognizing the strength of John and his companions. Instead of attacking, the demons chose to stealthily follow them.
John was wary of this behavior. While the demons hadn't attacked, their presence and decision to trail them could potentially lead to other complications. It was a reminder of the ever-present dangers in the Dark Realm and the need for constant vigilance.
After a brief contemplation, John decisively said to Adam and Blue Sea, "We need to eliminate all the demons around us. We must make these damned creatures understand that following us will have dire consequences."
Adam and Blue Sea shared John's mindset. They had refrained from acting earlier simply because they had promised to follow John's lead. Now that John had given the directive, they immediately sprang into action. With their combined efforts, they swiftly eradicated the nearby demons.
Once the threat was neutralized, the trio donned their invisibility masks. Under the masks' effect, all their levels and attributes were concealed, making them appear as genuine novice players in the wilderness of the Dark Realm.
After advancing for a short while, they spotted a small town and heard the sound of a rushing river. They didn't need to ponder much to realize that this town must be the Styx. In the Dark Realm, apart from the river in the Styx town, almost all other rivers had vanished, and the river at the Styx was notoriously perilous.
Nonetheless, finding the Styx town was excellent news for the trio. It meant that their plan was off to a good start, bringing them a step closer to achieving their objectives in the treacherous lands of the Dark Realm.
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