Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The two Imperial Level guardians were astounded. Even though they were dumbstruck, they could see that Zachary's strength was unfathomable and superior to theirs.

Not long after, the disciples at the Blazing Lodge were either dead, injured, or fleeing. Eventually, only the two Imperial Level guardians remained. They wanted to run as well, but they were afraid that Zachary would kill them if they moved even a little.

At that moment, Zachary, who still hadn't moved, asked again, "Where is Warren?"

"Well, we don't know." The two guardians glanced at each other and pretended to know nothing about Warren's whereabouts.

"Fine. I'll cripple the hands of one of you. Perhaps that will jog your memory. You can choose whom I should start with." Zachary didn't want to waste time on this nonsense. He glared at them, hoping that intimidation would force them to cooperate.

The two guardians trembled with fear before one blurted, "The Zi Clan's leader summoned Master Warren three days ago, and so he returned to the Zi Clan. I think he should be back in the next day or two."

"Really?" A smile tugged at the corners of Zachary's mouth. His strategy worked! He glared at the two guardians and said, "Well, I'll come for him tomorrow. I hope he'll be here then. Otherwise, the Blazing Lodge will become the corpse lodge."

The faces of the two guardians turned deathly pale. They didn't even dare to take a deep breath.

"But before I leave, I want to leave a gift for Warren," Zachary sneered menacingly as he looked at them.

Realization dawned on them. Zachary intended to harm them, despite the fact that they divulged the information that he wanted. After they had witnessed what he had done to the other disciples, terror overwhelmed the two guardians. All of a sudden, they pivoted, intending to run away. To their astonishment, two of Zachary's avatars appeared in front of them, blocking their escape paths. Before the guardians could react, the avatars immediately crippled one of each of their arms.

"When Warren returns, remember to tell him to wait for me!" Zachary disappeared after he conveyed his message.

The two guardians looked flustered but relieved. They had expected to lose their lives a brief moment ago. Fortunately for them, they escaped certain death.

A few hours later, Warren, the leader of

though he knew that Alisa had come in search of clarity. She still didn't understand why she would sacrifice her life to save him.

"Forget it. It doesn't matter anymore.' Alisa hesitated for a moment but eventually gave up the impulse to ask him. She was afraid to learn that she might have been in love with him.

"Oh. Then why don't you return and get some rest? After all, we are competitors now. If people see us together, they will gossip about us," Zachary remarked thoughtfully.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten that we are opponents. I want you to know that if we meet in the Imperial Level Warrior Contest, I won't show you any mercy. Equally, it would be best if you didn't feel guilty because I saved you once. I hope that you will fight fairly and use your full strength in the final battle. In fact, I'm looking forward to fighting you." Zachary's reminder seemed to have roused Alisa's competitiveness. Although she was rather impassive about the contest, she wanted to face Zachary, even though she did not understand why she was so eager. Perhaps it was because she had seen Zachary's incredible performance many times, and she wanted to test who was stronger between herself and Zachary.

"Really? I'm flattered to learn that someone of your strength and caliber holds me in such high regard. Since you've requested it, I will go all out. We should come face to face in a battle during the contest," Zachary assured with a grin.

"Thank you. I'll leave now," Alisa said with a slight nod. Then she turned and left.