Corrupt Creations

"Lexi, I need your help here please." Seth asked for her help, but she had closed her external senses while focusing on absorbing the spiritual energy. She wasn't able to help him right now. 

Even if she were to appear and try to help Lilian somehow, it would be a useless attempt. Lilian's situation was critical, out of Seth's reach. If he were connected with her through Soul Link, he could at least help her hold on for a bit more, but it was impossible right now. 

Seth felt the first prince turbulent aura behind them and a feeling of hatred and anger took control of him. Those emotions have never been so strong inside of him before.

The first prince felt that his aura was really strong, but at the same time, totally out of control. He took a lot of time to adjust his entire body in order to attack again. His murderous intent was as strong as before. 

He was about to charge again to finish his enemy, when suddenly he felt his entire body turn cold. However, for some reason, his blood was boiling. He looked towards Seth and saw that there was a sinister aura around him, making him unconsciously take a step backwards. 

Seth couldn't even feel his power coming back and stronger than it was before, since all that mattered to him right now, was to rip his opponent apart. 

The Seed of Tyranny resonated with his corrupted emotions, giving him more power. There was something making his blood restless, something closely related to the third seal of the seed. That seal was weakened after the slaughter of those beasts and was already able to provide him a bit of energy now, even though it was still sealed. 

Seth did not move to meet his enemy, he wanted to end his life quickly, so he used his Darkness Cage. However, what was once a dark attribute skill, was now totally different and distorted.

Dark red spikes appeared everywhere around the prince, instead of pitch-black ones. The energy circling around them resembled a bloodthirsty beast feeling thirsty for its favorite drink. 

Instead of piercing the first prince, the spikes started to spin before being launched towards him. The speed presented by the spikes was nothing compared to the speed it has shown before. They shot through the air, not giving a single chance for him to react. When the Wu Martial First Prince noticed, he was already pierced by those dreadful drills. 

They drilled the prince's body from all sides, sealing him inside a coffin of bloody spikes, however his blood didn't spurt everywhere, because it was sucked, making the spikes turn into deep red crystals. 

The wild energy around the Wu Martial Kingdom First Prince, was thoroughly destroyed by that attack. He couldn't even scream before his gruesome death. 

Seth was still feeling that it was not enough, his mind was starting to get corrupted by those bad feelings, but when he saw Lilian on the floor, he somehow came back to his senses. If he wanted to save her, he would need to act fast. 

However, before he could even start to think of a way to save Lilian, he heard the sound of a huge door opening on the distance. He looked at the place the sound came from and saw that the giant exquisite phoenix gate was open. There was a mystic feeling coming from inside, trying to invite him to come closer. 

Seth had a feeling that whatever was inside, if it was related to the phoenix beast, then it could be helpful to Lilian. The phoenix was known for being a Divine Beast with a supreme fire attribute, but it had a mythical ability to heal as well. There were even some fabled stories about its ability to rebirth. 

Seth took Lilian with a princess carry first, injecting his Mana inside her body, controlling most part of her injuries and stopping them from further deteriorating. He could feel his connections with his Mana now, since the Seed of Tyranny recharged some of his energy. 

This labyrinth would stay opened for six more days and the people inside would only be able to leave it through normal ways, after that time has passed. Since he was stuck with Lilian at this place, he decided to try his luck and see if he could find something that could heal her, inside that chamber. 

He carried her with care, while passing through the gate, entering in a big imperial corridor. Seth proceeded with caution, but it was unnecessary, because there was no threat for them inside that chamber. 

After crossing the corridor, he arrived in a spacious hall, that was littered with treasures. There were so many relics and treasures, that it could supply the need of an entire sect. But what caught Seth's attention, was an altar fully decorated with phoenix patterns. It was located right in the middle of the hall. 

Seth was planning to approach the altar, but as he was getting closer an immeasurably strong pressure descended towards him. 

Chirp! 

A phoenix of fire appeared atop the altar, showing the world its might and prowess. At the same time, many torches were lighted around the hall, making the environment really bright. 

Seth could not move a single muscle. All he could do was wait and pray that it wouldn't be an enemy. 

The phoenix of fire changed its shape, turning into a big pair of eyes that burned with an endless flame. Those eyes looked at Seth and the human girl he was carrying. 

"Very well, human. This Venerable One has been watching your fight outside and it's enough to be approved. You have earned the rights to retrieve a treasure from this chamber. Choose wisely." A mythical voice echoed around the hall and the pressure pressing down of Seth vanished. 

Seth knelt of the ground and asked: "Please, I beg you to save her." 

Those big eyes looked towards Lilian, and said: "There is a thin thread of my bloodline inside of her body, she must be a descendent of an inheritor from a long time ago, however, this Venerable One cannot save her life." 

Seth insisted: "Please, Lord Phoenix Spirit. If you cannot directly save her, is there any treasure around this room able to do it?" 

"There isn't. But, is she even worthy for you to waste a precious chance like this with her?" 

Seth was stunned after hearing the Lord Phoenix question. First, he thought it made sense, but there was a feeling of anger inside his heart after hearing the question. Somehow, Lilian has crossed his threshold of value, and he would never allow anyone to say that she wasn't worth. 

Seth gritted his teeth in order to not be rude and said: "Since Lord Phoenix cannot cure her, I'll take my leave." 

Before Seth could even start to leave, the Lord Phoenix replied: "Indeed this venerable one can't heal her, since I would need to spend my precious energy in order to accomplish that, but who said that there isn't a way?" 

Seth's hopes lit up. 

"Please teach me the way!" Seth bowed again. 

"There is not a single treasure inside this hall that is able to accomplish that, but there is something that can certainly heal her thoroughly." 

After the mythical voice finished talking a huge bolt of flames descended from the heaven and a legendary item appeared in front of Seth. It was the thing he was searching all this while, the treasure that made him infiltrate inside the Blazing Phoenix Sect. 

A beautiful Phoenix Feather was hovering in the air, with a mild and warm aura around.

"This is my last Feather. When I was still alive, I put my soul source inside that feather and concentrated most of my energy in order to maintain it in a perfect shape. If you were able to obtain it, you would be able to heal all her injuries. But... Would you waste it on her?" The big Phoenix eyes stared at Seth, waiting for his response. It was able to see through any lies or deceit.

Seth stared at the Phoenix Feather hovering on the air lost within his own thoughts. If he obtained that desired object, would he rather save Lilian or use it for his other objective? This might sound simple, but for Seth, it was the hardest choice he had to make on his entire life. Something akin to save your father or your mother. 

"I..." Seth's phrase was stuck inside his throat, but after a while a resolute glint passed through his eyes. 

"I would save Lilian's life." 

The Phoenix spirit observed him and saw that there was no deceit on his words. 

"Very well." 

A bolt of fire rose from the ground and went through the roof, bring away the Phoenix Feather. 

"If you want to obtain that feather, then you will need to accomplish a task. First, let me ask you, do you have any idea, why a place like this even exists? Why was there a need to create a separate dimension just to house some resources and treasures?" 

The questions the Lord Phoenix Spirit asked, made Seth finally realize that there may be something really important about this place.