But at crucial moments, Darkshadow would appear like a ghost, always managing to intercept the old man's path and cut off his retreat.

Darkshadow's figure flickered, the dagger in his hand flashing with cold light from time to time.

Although he didn't launch a direct, fatal attack, the chilling aura and tricky angles forced the old man to stop and defend himself.

Unable to break through Darkshadow's "checkpoint," he could only remain trapped on the battlefield, stalemated with Earthshadow and A'Da, the situation becoming increasingly unfavorable for him.

As time passed, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly clear.

After the effects of the medicine wore off, the old man's strength was greatly diminished. Facing the combined attacks of Earthshadow and A'Da, he was already struggling to parry, with many wounds on his body and increasingly sluggish movements.

At this moment, Darkshadow, who had been patiently waiting for an opportunity in hiding, seized the chance and darted out like a bolt of black lightning.

His speed was extreme, and the dagger in his hand, emitting a cold, eerie light, stabbed straight at the old man's vital points.

The old man didn't have time to mount an effective resistance. He only felt a chill at his neck, and then his head flew high into the air, blood spurting out like a fountain. His body then crashed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust, completely lifeless.

Watching the old man's head fly into the air, Earthshadow couldn't help but curse, "Kill stealer!"

His tone contained both "complaints" about Darkshadow always managing to steal the key kill and a hint of lighthearted banter after winning a major battle.

After all, this wasn't the first time Darkshadow had unexpectedly secured a crucial "kill." Every time, he and A'Da had to attract firepower and fight hard, while Darkshadow finished things off, leaving Earthshadow feeling both annoyed and amused.

After the battle, Soren decisively ordered the Royal Guard Knights to enter the maze and begin looting.

After all, this was a rare opportunity for a harvest, and this maze, controlled by the Administrator family, obviously held many good things.

After receiving the order, the knights quickly took action, dividing into several small teams and conducting a carpet search of every corner of the maze in an organized manner.

Before long, they made a major discovery: the magic crystals stored by the Administrator family were surprisingly numerous, amounting to tens of thousands of pounds.

These magic crystals emitted a crystal-clear luster, and each one contained abundant magic power. Whether used for cultivation to improve strength or as an energy source for some powerful magic arrays, they had extremely high value.

In addition, tens of thousands of potions passed down from the Upper Realm were also found.

Those potions were contained in exquisite bottles, with mysterious runes engraved on the bottles. It was clear at a glance that they were no ordinary objects, and their effects must be extremely magical, perhaps instantly healing serious injuries or greatly increasing strength in a short period of time. This was enough to demonstrate the family's deep foundation.

During the search, the knights also encountered a dozen or so Half-Saints.

These Half-Saints were usually considered powerful existences in this maze, but now, in front of Darkshadow, Earthshadow, and A'Da, the three Saint-level powerhouses, their strength seemed insignificant.

As soon as the two sides exchanged blows, the disparity in strength was revealed without a doubt. Despite their best efforts to resist, the Half-Saints were no match at all. Under the powerful offensive of the Saint-level powerhouses, they had no power to fight back and were soon slaughtered.

They lay scattered in the maze, becoming victims of this looting operation.

With a feeling of unease, Soren slowly reached out his hand, which was trembling slightly due to nervousness. When he finally pushed open the last layer of the maze door, the scene inside instantly came into view.

He saw Serena standing there covered in blood. The blood stained her clothes red, and several places were even torn, revealing the wounded skin underneath, looking quite bad.

"Your Grace!" Upon seeing this, Soren's heart skipped a beat. He quickly lowered his voice and called out cautiously, his voice full of concern and worry, his eyes fixed on Serena, wanting to confirm how serious her injuries were.

Hearing Soren's call, Serena nodded slightly. Although her face was slightly pale, her eyes still showed that unmistakable majesty. She said, "You did a good job. I will reward you well. The Upper Realm forces here have been dealt with by me. Get the maze running as soon as possible."

Her words were concise and powerful, revealing that the battle against the Upper Realm forces had ended, and that the most important thing at the moment was to restore the maze to normal operation. Presumably, this maze was crucial to their subsequent plans.

Hearing this, Soren was first overjoyed. Being recognized by Your Grace and promised a reward was undoubtedly a great affirmation for him.

However, he quickly brought his thoughts back to the task at hand and quickly replied, "Yes, Your Grace, this subordinate will arrange it immediately and ensure that the maze resumes operation as soon as possible." With that, he turned around, preparing to gather manpower and handle matters related to the operation of the maze, while secretly rejoicing that this action concerning significant interests had finally been completed without any major incidents.

Standing in the maze filled with a bloody aura, Serena suddenly turned her gaze to Soren, her eyes showing a kind of scrutiny and expectation. She slowly asked, "How many mazes are there in the Lower Realm? Do you have the courage to conquer them all?"

The voice echoed in this slightly silent space, as if with an invisible pressure, causing Soren to fall into contemplation at once.

Soren was briefly stunned, after all, this was not a simple question. Conquering all the mazes in the Lower Realm meant facing countless unknown dangers, endless powerful enemies, and various complex power struggles.

But after only a moment's hesitation, Soren raised his head, looked at Serena with firm eyes, and said with confidence in his tone, "Your Grace, I am fully confident that I can conquer them all, all I need is time."

He knew that this was a rare opportunity. If he could accomplish such a feat, he could not only prove his strength but also obtain unimaginable rewards, so even if the road ahead was difficult, he was willing to take a gamble.

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