Corrupt Creations

Right after the Grand Elder had left, the Sanctuary Master stood up and moved to a secluded area, located inside the cathedral. It was an underground maze, that seemed to be more like a prison, than just a normal underground floor.

Very few people had access to that area and only those who were personally pointed by the Sanctuary Master, could actually go in there. Actually, whoever worked or lived inside that cathedral, was someone that he had total control over.

At that moment, besides the Sanctuary Master, there was only a single person staying inside that area. But differently from the former, the latter was chained to the back wall of a dark cell, acting totally unresponsive, even though the man standing still on the outside of that cell, was the one that had completely crushed his life and desires.

"Heh... Donghai... It is a pity that things ended up this way. You were actually a very bright gem, when comparing to the other disciples. Heck, even that pitiful little show to save your daughter, was actually kind of interesting, hehe... But you should not worry though... Soon, I will let you reunite with your family. It will be a very beautiful reunion, an event that is going to be witnessed by everyone. Hahaha..."

The Sanctuary Master turned around and started to leave while laughing. He had just found a way to deal with Chuanli, without smearing his reputation even further. Father and son would get to see each other once again, at least for a last time.

Unfortunately, Donghai remained unresponsive. His body was chained to the wall in a way that made it seem like he was kneeling down, forever doomed to never rest. His clothes were torn and tattered, but there were no signs of physical aggression on him. However, it wasn't there, where he had suffered real damage. His mind was where the Sanctuary Master had really wreaked havoc, leaving him in a semi-vegetative state.

Donghai had done everything he could in order to resist the mind attacks that tried to extract the information away from him, but he ultimately failed, before the might of a Mana Sovereign.

However, even though he stood there like a defeated dog, at the back of his eyes, there still seemed to be a weak light.

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Two days had passed since the strongest rescue trio, left from the Ereinrith City. Moving at the highest speed possible, they had almost traversed the whole Elven Territory in that span of time and if not for their initial agreement, Seth wouldn't stop running, just to "waste" time, so they could recharge their energies.

Actually, as Mana Sovereigns, they could easily maintain that pace for a few weeks and reach their destination a bit earlier. However, in doing so, they wouldn't get there on their top condition.

Arwen was a wise group leader, that was able to at least control those two unstable pieces of her team, with their initial deal. But even so, she knew it would be hard to maintain that group's peace of mind, given the situation they were in.

That's why when evening came, she immediately called for a stop. Arwen had a plan and this was the perfect time for her to begin with it.

"Stop. This is a suitable place for us to spend the night."

The trio stopped and the energy fluctuations around them started to dim down.

Arwen looked at Seth first and saw that he seemed displeased, yet he was trying his best to respect her demands.

"Seth, Rina told me that she had given you the Evergreen Tavern. This is a good time for you to set it up."

Seth's mind was always picturing Meiyi's figure, what made him even forget about the Evergreen Tavern. He hastily took it out of his spatial ring and infused his Mana into that wooden structure, making it start its transformation.

While Lan Xue was silently gazing at that strange but intriguing sight, Arwen approached Seth and captured his attention.

"I know this is something important for you, but sometimes, you should just calm down and try to relax for a bit. You can't control everything that happens around you, so it is better to get prepared for what is to come, instead of always getting worried over it. Otherwise, you won't be able to give it your all, when the right time comes."

"Sigh... It is not so simple..." Seth knew that her words were important, but he wasn't able to assimilate them at that moment.

"I'm sure you will understand everything, after you get some time for yourself only. Well... I think that I've already visited this area once before, that's why I may find a shortcut if I look around. Make sure to take care of her..." Arwen looked towards Lan Xue and Seth accompanied her eyes with his.

As the Evergreen Tavern was getting ready, Arwen took her leave. However, her words kept ringing inside Seth's head, till he decided to take a deeper look towards Lan Xue.

Lan Xue's doll like facial features, were actually giving him a very gloomy impression. Not even when she despaired at the bottom of the abyss, she had that sense of gloominess circling around her. It was like she was marching to the end of her story; as if she had given up everything and only one other thing mattered.

Seth decided to approach her slowly and at the same time, the tavern finished mounting itself.

"Whatever happened, I'm sure that she did what was right."

When Lan Xue heard his words, instead of getting relieved, she felt annoyed.

"How can you say that what she did was right, when you don't even know anything?" Lan Xue's voice seemed as frigid as her attitude.

Seth didn't bother with it, since he was already expecting that reaction.

"Then... Care to tell me what really happened?" Seth moved forward, opening the door and holding it for Lan Xue.

She took a bit of time, but in the end, she followed him inside.