Chapter 417 – The Dark prison
Boom!
Jiang Chen and the other brilliant individuals formed a team, and they now understand where they’ve been transported.
Once the barrier faded, they defeated many prisoners, questioned them, and realized they were in a perilous location known as Dark Prison.
This place houses criminals and consists of several tiers, with the most powerful ones situated on the final level.
Dark Prison is divided into 5 levels, and currently, they are on the 1st level.
To escape, they must acquire a key from the warden, who possesses True Saint power and is on the 5th level.
Knowing their situation, makes others feel despair while others remain silent.
Despite most of them being Imperial Saint Kings, a few are Imperial Saint Emperors like the prince.
Even though some can challenge Imperial Saint Emperors, they refuse to give up.
They’ve also learned that a formidable guardian resides on each level, necessitating cooperation to defeat them.
Venice had stepped up to form a plan and no one dare to underestimate her because she was a woman.
They’ve devised a plan, splitting into two groups and agreeing to regroup after 2 hours.
Boom!
Jiang Chen used his sword to defeat his enemies, with Venice and Reiz fighting alongside him.
They were pursued by criminals ranging from Imperial Lords and below.
Despite their weakness, they were overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
Reiz looks at Jiang Chen found out that there is someone genius that can make him feel danger except Dave.
While slightly concerned, he drew confidence from the guidance he received from the old man within him.
After leaving his clan, Reiz embarked on a journey across different worlds.
He trained in numerous secret realms for years, drawn by their varying time ratios.
His goal was to surpass Dave. Honing his swordsmanship, he returned to the clan only to discover Dave had already departed.
Undeterred, Reiz continued his travels and heard tales of Dave’s exploits.
He was astonished to find Dave capable of defeating True Saint powerhouses.
Although bitterness crept in, Reiz resolved to join a royal clan tournament where he unexpectedly crossed paths with Dave again.
Seeing Dave’s prowess and his remarkable sword technique etched in stone, Reiz realized the wide gap between them.
The old man within him remained silent whenever he faced Dave as if he was afraid of being noticed in his presence.
Despite feeling weak, Reiz clung to hope, aspiring to catch up to Dave someday.
His determination was reignited.
Everyone aimed to escape Dark Prison.
Their plans aligned, and Reiz admired Venice strategic thinking in dire situations.
He recognized her as an intelligent figure, a key decision-maker in their group’s plans.
Both introduced themselves to each other to understand their abilities better and create a more effective plan.
They assessed the situation, and all of Venice’s plans were approved by the rest of the group.
They swiftly moved in the opposite direction of the guard’s location on their current level.
Venice, Reiz, and Jiang Chen’s role were to act as bait, giving the second prince and his companions to subdue the guard of this level.
Jiang Chen, Venice, and Reiz were faster than the others and possessed numerous means of escape.
Venice suggested taking on the role of bait since they had ample escape options.
The remaining 17 geniuses would engage in combat with the guard, who was within the prince’s capabilities to handle.
Despite being pursued by numerous criminals, they maintained their composure, relying on their fellow members to complete their tasks.
Boom!
Reiz eliminated the charging criminals, feeling that this place offered a good environment for practice.
Here, he could kill without the burden of considering his opponents’ lives.
He chose not to spare these criminals, as they were not innocent.
<Sword Heart>
<Sword Bloom>
Swoosh!
His sword technique flowed effortlessly, instantly decapitating thousands of criminals.
“Wow, that was an impressive move.”
“I’d like to spar with you once we’re out of here.”
Jiang Chen was amazed and expressed his desire to practice with Reiz after their escape.
Reiz smiled and responded, “No need to be modest. You possess strong skills as well and have grasped Young Master Dave’s technique. While my cultivation is higher than yours, you can certainly contend with me if our cultivation levels match.”
Jiang Chen, much younger than Reiz, held potential that made Reiz acknowledge his future prowess.
“Considering your words, you’ve met Young Master Dave?”
Jiang Chen gazed at Reiz, and though initially surprised, Reiz nodded with a smile.
“Before meeting him, I believed no one from our generation could surpass me in swordsmanship. Then I encountered him, someone younger than me. He’s the only one who has defeated me in swordplay.”
“He crushed me utterly. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to intense practice, aiming to challenge him again and see if I can make him exert his full power.”
Reiz recalled the crushing defeat he suffered at Dave’s hands, a humiliation for a swordsman.
He had never seen Dave draw his sword against him, making him acutely aware of his weakness.
Amid their fight against the criminals, Jiang Chen smiled and replied, “Hehe, Young Master Dave is exceptional. We must strive harder to catch up.”
A bond formed between Jiang Chen and Reiz, while Venice remained aloof.
Ignoring them, Venice conserved her energy as there were still many challenges ahead.
She distanced herself from the others, as even though they didn’t smell bad, their scent was overwhelming.
Strangely, Dave’s scent didn’t make her nauseous, making him unique.
Observing the crazed pursuers, she swung her sword, each stroke claiming a life.
The matriarch of her clan personally trained her and allowed her access to the sacred pool, enhancing her strength for the upcoming tournament.
<Law of Illusion>
<Flower of Illusion>
Countless vines emerged, adorned with small red flowers releasing potent energy.
The criminals weakened, many falling to the ground asleep.
Boom!
Capitalizing on the enemy’s weakened state, Venice dispatched those near her.
Her exceptional skills astounded the two swordsmen nearby.
“How terrifying! We mustn’t provoke that woman,” remarked Jiang Chen, to which Reiz chuckled, unfazed.