Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The disciples Charley assigned to search for Zachary stilled in shock when a miserable scream echoed. The terrible feeling that something was wrong invaded their minds and made their hearts jackrabbit in their chests. With one mind, they gathered and decided to withdraw, including the few disciples at the King Level.

However, while they were returning to their camp, they were caught in surprise by a group of martial beasts. The beasts appeared out of nowhere and attacked the panicked disciples. Like a group of prey caught by their predators, they scattered in a panic and fled back to the camp by themselves.

Then, something unexpected happened. All the disciples with lower levels were attacked by a mysterious man. They were left with broken arms and legs while only a few disciples of King Level were able to return unhurt.

The camp in the Dark Prison was filled with wails of pain. Charley's men were miserable as they nursed their injuries while some disciples were treating the wounded ones. A disciple in a blue robe howled the loudest, which was understandable as his injuries were the worst.

Many disciples from Willis' team observed from the sidelines. They whispered to each other curiously as they shared what they knew. They heard that Charley's men were attacked by a mysterious man who was cruel and merciless.

"From what I see, they deserve it. They always bully us and that's their punishment. It's karma!" one of them said.

"All of them are wounded terribly. They will never be able to bully us anymore!" another one echoed.

"Hush! Keep your voices down. You will be dead meat if Charley hears you!" a third man warned.

Many of the disciples in the crowd took pleasure in their misfortune. For a long time, Charley and his men had ridiculed and bullied their fellow disciples. They behaved boldly because they had Michael's support. Most disciples from Willis' group, especially those who worked for Tyson, had suffered because of them. In fact, they decided to join Tyson's team to seek protection because they could not bear their bullying any longer. The sight of Charley's men injured and weak was a sweet reprieve.

Meanwhile, Charley's veins bulged on his temples as he looked at the pitiful state of his men. He gnashed his teeth and clenched his fists in impotent anger. He was confident that it was Zachary who hurt hi

m going to find somewhere to solve this problem," Zachary responded naturally. No part of his body belayed his lie as even his heart was beating calmly.

"Oh, really? Although Charley's men claimed that the man who hurt them was someone they had never seen before, I think you must be involved in this!" Willis needled him. He was drunk but his eyes were bright with intelligence. He still seemed conscious of his words and actions.

"Do you have any evidence to prove that, if I may ask?" Zachary asked innocently with a smiling face.

"Do I need any evidence? Tyson would never dare to confront Michael head-on. Since you came here, so many strange things have happened. Even the stupidest people would know who is responsible for all of this. They don't know how strong you really are but I do." Willis laughed loudly. Zachary struggled not to show any reaction even when Willis seemed to see through all that he had done.

"So, are you going to expose me without any evidence?" Zachary asked as he looked at him. Truth to be told, he was a bit scared that Willis would expose him. However, he could not sense any malicious intent from him. Zachary was left with no choice but to ask Willis directly.

"Expose you? No, that's not necessary. On the contrary, I think it's time for my team to appoint a new leader," Willis said. He burst into laughter while Zachary only stared at him warily.

"Appoint a new leader?" Zachary repeated as he furrowed his eyebrows in bewilderment. He had not expected Willis to act this way, so he was curious about what he was up to.