Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"Were it another warrior, even a Sage Level warrior, they might not be able to do it. But you are different. You have the Holy Bone Bracer and you're cultivating the God-slaying Formula. Using the method I mentioned should be easy for you to do in order to deal with the Ice Liger," said Andrew with certainty.

"Got it." Zachary had a hearty smile on his face.

Meanwhile, Goliath, Truman and Anthony were taken aback by Queenie's sudden appearance as she rushed to save those trapped disciples. Their good humor was gone now that she'd ruined such a good plan.

"Since the Celestial College's strongest King Level warrior has shown up, chances of the Ice Liger being captured has just risen up," Goliath said, taking advantage of the situation.

"I want to subdue this treasure beast. If you also have your eyes on it, we'll just have to see who can manage to take it down first," Queenie disclosed, showcasing her intentions to pursue the Ice Liger straight away.

Right before the strength contest started, Queenie had heard that there was an ice-attribute treasure beast living in the area where the first stage of the competition was taking place. Naturally, the news had intrigued her. She'd been looking forward to getting energy fire with the ice attribute from this treasure beast. Originally, she'd wanted to ask Zachary for help. However, she wasn't really one to take the initiative and do that. Not to mention, she felt like she was getting too close to him ever since she went to Shura College. She had unknowingly developed feelings for him. That, in turn, had made her put her guard up and feel like she could no longer rely on him. That was why she hadn't told him about her plan and chose to come here alone. Little did she know that he was already here, watching her from the dark.

Queenie summoned her treasure beast, the Nimble White Lion. She released it and charged at the Ice Liger with great momentum, trying to see if she could subdue it. Of course, she knew that chances of this succeeding were small.

Seeing Queenie make the first move, some of the brave disciples who'd just escaped disaster decided to follow her and wait for their own chance.

A fierce fight took place as she and her Nimble White Lion attac

, a figure jumped up from out of nowhere and flew directly to the Ice Liger's head.

In a flash, blue light shone brightly from the Holy Bone Bracer on Zachary's wrist. It was dazzling. In turn, a ray of light resembling a spiritual soul was slowly sucked out from Ice Liger, flying towards the Holy Bone Bracer.

All the people present, including Goliath, were stunned by what was happening. What was more surprising was that the aggressive Ice Liger hadn't put up any resistance at all. Of course, none of them were aware that Zachary's real strength had reached the Imperial Level. The newly updated Holy Bone Bracer was much stronger than before, so even the Imperial Level treasure beast couldn't resist it.

"What is he planning on doing?" Goliath immediately got a sinking feeling about what was going on. However, he knew that he couldn't let Zachary have his way. He made use of his special movement skill, hoping to silently approach Zachary and stop him.

Truman and Anthony shared the same thought as Goliath. Last time, Zachary had subdued the Hundred-Treasure Beast in front of them, which had already pissed them off and made them very upset. They would not tolerate it if Zachary obtained this treasure beast.

So in the blink of an eye, they were both darting towards Zachary.

The three figures approached Zachary who was facing the Ice Liger head-to-head at an alarming speed. At the same time, the fierce King Level martial energy surged in droves and swept over Zachary.