Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The reward from the array seemed promising, but it was all or nothing. Anne looked at Zachary hesitantly, as if she was consulting him on what they should do.

The young man stroked his chin as he considered what the white-haired elderly man stated. From the way it seemed, he was telling the truth—it was indeed Huxley's Chessboard. If it could really grant him a chance to pry into the heavenly secrets, then it might also tell him where the Five Gods' treasures hidden in the Supernatural Cave were!

"Anne, are you sure you can break through the array?" Zachary asked Anne.

"Hmm. Although I'm not a hundred percent sure, it will be a pity if I don't even give a try to break into such a powerful ancient array!" It was rare for Anne to show her enthusiasm. After all, with her strength close to peak, she could practically defeat anything that came her way. Hence, a complicated ancient array excited her. It was a challenge that she was not going to miss.

"Go ahead, Anne. Why don't you give it a try? I'll be right here if you ever need help," Zachary urged.

"The challenger must do everything on their own. She can't accept any assistance from anyone if she ever tries to break it," the elderly guardian quickly interjected as he heard Zachary's offer.

"I didn't mean that I would

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I don't plan to fight these soul shadows face to face," Zachary reassured the beautiful young woman.

"Then be careful!" Anne was smart enough to know that Zachary wouldn't act recklessly. She nodded and flew out of the chessboard to give way to him.

"Young man, that girl couldn't solve the puzzle on Huxley's Chessboard. You're weaker than her! What makes you think that you could do a better job? I suggest that you leave now," the white-haired elderly man advised.

"We'll know after we try. Sir, I'll fight all these soul shadows together. Let's make it quick!" Zachary said defiantly.

"Humph! How arrogant! Then so be it. Let me fulfill your wish!" With a wave of his hand, countless soul shadows rushed to Zachary one after another.

At the same time, Zachary curled his lips and poured his power into the Devilish Crossbow. Its ring-shaped grooves immediately flickered and its power began to increase rapidly.

As if on cue, the Devilish Crossbow finished accumulating its strength just when the soul shadows were inching towards Zachary. With all of them on the exact range he wanted, he shot out a huge arrow out from the bowstring. The soul shadows took a fatal hit as a streak of dazzling light spread out in Huxley's Chessboard. It engulfed everything, including Zachary.