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Chapter 170: The Golden Armored Knight
Chapter 170: The Golden Armored Knight
Stepping through the Light Gate, one enters a space fragment, akin to the sensation of entering a Divine Domain Fragment.
In the blink of an eye, the scene transforms dramatically.
Dozens of Merfolk roar and charge forward, among them several Blue-eyed Jaqar comparable to Great Knights.
The Merfolk, devoid of pain and fear of death, pose a significant challenge even for a Legendary Knight.
"How can there be Merfolk here?"
Karl casually swats away a few Merfolk, his eyes widening in surprise as he scans the surroundings.
The ground is littered with shriveled corpses, while at the edges, several Merfolk crouch, devouring the remains.
But these corpses...
Were not caused by the Merfolk.
Karl looks up, his gaze fixed on the seven orbs floating in mid-air and the eerie power enveloping the area.
Water Control!
"A rare artifact!"
Karl's eyes flicker:
"It has the ability to control water and can forcibly extract the water from the bodies of creatures entering this space."
"Comparable to a Tier 1 Mid-grade Heritage Witchcraft Artifact!"
"How does Lord Sundan have so many valuable items?"
He now suspects that the Twelve Star Palace is a barrier formed by countless space fragments.
Each space fragment is sustained by something unique—some are rare artifacts, some are powerful creatures, and others are rare plants like the Lightning Golden Divine Tree.
Killing the creatures guarding these space fragments or taking the items within will cause the space fragments to collapse.
"Hmm..."
"Speaking of Lord Sundan, although he's only a Legendary Knight, he's the son of Duke Ferdinand and a close relative of Melvia, the Death City. There are no more than thirty individuals of such status in the entire other world, so it's not surprising that he has valuable Divine Domain remnants."
"Even if we don't obtain Great Divine Favor in the end, the current harvest is still worth the trip."
"Get out of my way!"
A furious roar, like rolling thunder, instantly sends the charging Merfolk flying.
Karl's figure flickers, his rapier creating countless afterimages as he swiftly dispatches the Merfolk in the area.
Then, with a swift motion of his hands, he releases several chains that wrap around one of the orbs floating above.
A Tier 1 Mid-grade Heritage Witchcraft Artifact—he must obtain several of these, especially since they align with his Witchcraft.
Perhaps...
It can enhance his Witchcraft's power.
...
"Guardian Ring!"
"Holy Law!"
The Second Elder of the Holy Temple kneels on one knee, his holy sword in hand, gazing at the Golden Armored Knight before him.
"Corrupted by the Demon God, you belong in hell!"
"Sacred Judgment!"
A blinding sword light appears, filled with sacred intent, and slashes towards its target.
Within a hundred meters, only the sword light is visible.
"Clang!"
A lance blocks the sword's path.
The robust knight slowly moves his arm, his bloodshot, ferocious eyes glaring.
Die!
"Swish!"
The lance thrusts forward, colliding with the air and creating white shockwaves. It clashes with the Second Elder.
"Clang!"
"Ding, ding, ding..."
Rapid clanging sounds echo.
The Masked Knight and his companions retreat, their faces filled with terror and shock as they witness the battle.
"What the hell is that thing, and why is it so strong?"
On their journey, they passed through several space fragments and encountered various challenges, but with the combined efforts of the Second Elder and the Masked Knight, they always emerged unscathed.
Especially the Second Elder—his strength is terrifying, capable of effortlessly fending off the attacks of multiple Legendary creatures.
Until...
Now!
The Golden Armored Knight guarding the exit, holding a lance and exuding an icy aura that warns intruders to stay away.
With a slight swing of his lance, he effortlessly pierces the heart of a Great Knight who dared to approach.
The others can't even see his movements.
"Boom!"
A powerful blast of energy reverberates.
Everyone except the Masked Knight takes a step back.
"According to our information, Lord Sundan has two Legendary Knights as his guards."
"Him..."
"He should be one of them."
The Masked Knight's eyes flickered.
"But the Legendary Knight by Lord Sundan's side shouldn't be this powerful, and he's also corrupted by the Demon God's power."
"Strange..."
"On the outskirts of the Twelve Star Palace, there are still creatures retaining their true nature. But the further we go, the more corrupted beings we encounter, and some areas are even filled with Merfolk?"
"You two?" Someone's eyes widened in terror, looking around anxiously.
"Where is the other one?"
Just dealing with one of them is challenging, let alone if both are present; no one would be able to escape.
"Relax," the Masked Knight chuckled lightly. "He's definitely not here. If my guess is correct, behind this spatial fragment lies the core of the Inner City."
"Take him down..."
"No!"
"As long as we defeat him, we can reach the core of the Inner City. There's more than one path to the core, and the other Legendary Guardian should be guarding a different route. Hopefully, they have a master like the Second Elder; otherwise..."
He shook his head gently as he spoke.
Without the Second Elder on this journey, they might not have been able to get through, especially with their abilities being countered by the enemy.
Among those who entered the Twelve Star Palace, only the Blood Knight of Death City could compare with the Second Elder.
...
"Go left!"
"Roll back!"
"Run!"
Shell couldn't care less about being discovered at this point, trembling in fear. He signaled Matthew to take cover.
They were in a vast spatial fragment guarded by a Golden Armored Knight wielding a lance.
And they weren't alone.
Others had entered the fragment as well.
The exit was behind the Golden Armored Knight. After a quick discussion, they decided to join forces against him.
And the result...
"Impossible!"
Matthew's eyes were filled with terror, and his body trembled. "He's not even a match!"
He witnessed a Legendary Knight being pierced through the head by the lance in the Golden Armored Knight's hand.
A Grand Knight, possessing rare artifacts and superior seals, was swept aside by the lance, dying instantly.
The others before the Golden Armored Knight were like clay dolls, easily shattered with a touch.
"Don't speak!"
Shell's voice was urgent.
"Quickly use the Breath Suppression Sorcery I taught you. This thing has a problem with its eyes; hopefully, we can slip past unnoticed."
Matthew hesitated, then held his breath, using his sorcery to blend his aura with the corpses nearby.
"Bang!"
Along with a muffled sound, the last person, aside from Matthew, collapsed lifelessly, their vitality gone.
What now? What's next? Matthew's forehead was drenched in sweat, but he dared not move a muscle.
The sorcery he used came at a cost, consuming mental energy and making it difficult to sustain for long periods.
If he couldn't maintain it...
He would undoubtedly be discovered!
"Don't worry," Shell whispered reassuringly.
"This is the last spatial fragment of the Twelve Star Palace. As long as we entered through the same gate, we'll all end up here."
"Wait..."
"We'll eventually find help."
Matthew's face turned bitter.
He believed someone would come, but with the Golden Armored Knight's strength, who could possibly be their match? Unless...
It was the group from the City of Death!
Time passed.
Matthew held his breath and crouched in the corner, his face turning pale as he watched the patrolling knights in the area. His vision began to blur, a sign of mental exhaustion.
Just as he was about to give up in despair, a figure appeared out of thin air not far away, causing the spatial distortion.
"Swish!"
The Golden Armored Knight, like a puppet, spun around, its scarlet eyes fixed on the newcomer.
The lance trembled, and a flash of lightning shot out.
"Phew..."
Matthew seized the opportunity to catch his breath, his body shaking as he braced himself against the ground. By the time he regained his senses, he heard a series of loud clattering noises.
"What the hell was that?"
Duke Ferdinand brushed off his clothes, his face showing surprise.
"It almost broke through my defense!"
(End of Chapter)
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