Chapter 278: Entering the Dungeon
Aldrian disappeared from his initial position and reappeared 500 meters closer to the inner wall. He then teleported again, this time appearing inside the area behind the inner wall. Each time he reappeared, he made sure not to touch any formations to avoid alerting anyone.
Kroz, unable to resist Aldrian, felt deeply disoriented as the scene around him kept changing. This was the first time he had experienced teleportation like this, leaving him shocked even after they had already arrived inside the inner area. It was vastly different from the teleportation stations, where individuals would arrive in identical interiors designed to minimize discomfort and disorientation upon reaching their destination.
Aldrian appeared in an area filled with trees, resembling a miniature forest beside a beautiful, vast garden. He positioned himself in the shadows of tall trees and bushes, blending himself and Kroz seamlessly into the environment. He made certain that no one, not even those at the Emperor stage, could detect their presence. Aldrian remained extra cautious here, as he could sense many guards in this area, far more numerous than in the section he had just passed through.
The number of guards could reach dozens, patrolling and observing their surroundings with heightened senses. Aldrian noticed that their senses scanned the area every 30 seconds. The average cultivation level of the guards was at the Viscount stage, with the strongest among them reaching the Duke stage—a truly remarkable force for guarding a single location.
"Where is the entrance?" Aldrian asked through the voice transmission.
"There, about 190 meters ahead. The entrance is between two trees. You’ll see it if you keep walking in that direction," Kroz replied, pointing toward the area. "But as I said, the security is very tight right now, so it won’t be easy."
Aldrian did not respond as he closed his eyes, appearing as if he were meditating. Kroz wasn’t sure what Aldrian was doing but chose to wait. After five seconds, Aldrian opened his eyes and looked toward the entrance.
"I’ve already grasped the entire area."
Kroz wore a puzzled expression before the scenery suddenly changed again. When he looked around after the abrupt shift, he was shocked to find that they were already inside the dungeon! He was astonished that Aldrian had managed to infiltrate such a highly guarded place without anyone noticed, and it seemed he had done it with ease as well.