Finally, they arrived at their destination. Looking up, they examined the gaping cave in the side of the towering mountain.
There was an open space at the entrance of the cave that was cloaked with forest.
Runes launched into the air every so often like fireworks, shooting from large array that had been cast into the air over the open space.
On the outside of the array, hundreds of people were gathered around. Mixed in the crowd were people dressed in black; these were the Ji Clan.
The others were from the Western Sect.
Power almost radiated from the people joined together on the outside. They stood with confidence and regality.
They both possessed cultivators that were at the Heavenly Grotto Realm: three from the Ji Clan and four from the Western Sect.
Inside the array, the Peacock King, the Roc King, and the Flood Dragon King were all trapped. The three of them were also powerful cultivators at the Heavenly Grotto Realm, along with a man who was standing two-meters-high with them;
however, they didn't have time to fight back before the array had been laid over them.
They were outnumbered by the Heavenly Grotto Realm masters on the outside and it would be difficult for them to escape.
The one advantage they held was the three hundred people of the beast race that were also trapped with them. If it were to come to a battle, they had more warriors.
"I don't understand. I already told you that the ancient cave can be yours.
There's no need for all these theatrics.
Take away the array and let us go!"
the Peacock King ordered in an authoritative voice. More blood seeped through his clothing as he took a step towards the array. It was clear he had recently participated in a bloody battle.
"In your dreams, Peacock King! Do you really think that it is that simple?
Today, we finally had the chance to catch you. Do you really think we will let you go?"
one of the reclusive elders of the Ji clan replied, holding his belly as he laughed.
A feud had been going on between the Ji Clan and beast race for years and since they were such powerful beings, it was rare that one of them got the opportunity to capture and torture the other.
"So, it's a battle you want? You fools will lose everything,"
Roc King added, snorting.
"You are the foolish ones! We are the successor of the Buddha and our Western Sect was created to hunt down and kill demons like you.
Now that you're trapped, we won't hesitate to destroy you. The beast race must go!"
a fat monk with big ears yelled, pushing his way to the front of the crowd. His voice was malicious and mocking.
He turned his head and looked at his fellow cultivators. They all burst into eager laughter.
"A battle it is.
And when we win, we will make it our mission to make all of the Ji Clan and Western Sect pay for the things you have done here today,"
the Peacock King announced. The rest of the beast race nodded and murmured in agreement.
"Whatever! You can think what you want to but you won't leave the Fallen Immortal World alive,"
a reclusive elder of the Ji Clan struggled to speak between bursts of laughter.
Meanwhile, under all of their noses, some of the trees along the mountainside rippled.
Space twisted and opened and a figure climbed through. Grinning, Austin stepped onto the soft forest floor.
However, his joy was short-lived when he saw what was happening several thousand meters away on the mountain. He activated his teleportation skill and appeared on the mountain behind the crowd outside the array.
As soon as his feet touched the ground, he stepped into the tree line and used the Aura Disguising Skill to hide.
He quickly discovered that the Aura Disguising Skill could not only change his appearance and hide the aura of his spiritual soul but also camouflage his body. He backed into the trees and blended in with the green leaves and brown bark.
Peering between the trees, Austin watched the situation unfolding.
He had teleported Peacock Princess and the others into the Slave Tower. When he needed them, they could be transported to the mountain and help him.
For now, he waited. There were several masters of the Heavenly Grotto Realm and none of them were fighting yet. He was prepared to wait for the best opportunity to make his entrance.
"It's funny because you are the Peacock King. I bet you never saw this coming, did you?
It doesn't matter, after all. Today is the day you die!"
One of the reclusive elders from the Ji Clan made eye contact with the Peacock King and smiled widely.
"Stop talking and let's fight!
I've had enough of your games. I had enough when your last clan leader set me up and made me fall into a coma for hundreds of years.
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