Chapter 384.1
The crimson aura enveloping Riner’s figure dissipated, halting his sprint as he stood, his gaze fixed upon the Holy City for a fleeting moment before he abruptly altered his course. Moments earlier, he had been barreling straight towards the gates, but now he found himself considerably askew from his initial trajectory.
“Interesting,” Richard mused, his gaze flitting between Riner and the distant city. “With the Fire King’s velocity surpassing even that of warriors, the true nature of this barrier becomes clearer. It’s like trying to scale slick walls.”
Akil interjected, his brow furrowing in contemplation. “Breaking through with sheer force seems improbable. Even our combined might with Praz can’t breach it.”
Nicholas pondered aloud, “Does this barrier encompass the entire perimeter of the Holy City? And what about the skies above? Can we circumvent it from above?”
Kasser, eyes scanning the heavens, responded, “Unlikely that it’s so easily circumvented. Nevertheless, it’s worth investigating.“
Surveying the vicinity, Kasser signaled a nearby warrior, issuing instructions for the retrieval of a lengthy spear, then proceeded towards the Holy City. As he passed Riner, who had reverted to his original position, he couldn’t help but notice the disgruntled expression etched upon the latter’s features.
“This is frustrating. It feels like an invisible force is repelling me. If there’s a threat, it should make itself known!” Riner exclaimed, his frustration palpable, yet met with blank stares from his companions.
At that moment, as Kasser approached the barrier’s edge, all attention shifted to his actions. Gripping the spear firmly, Kasser gauged the distance to the Holy City before raising the weapon, his hand pulsating with azure energy. The energy coalesced into a sinuous serpent shape, wrapping around the length of the spear.
“The Fourth King’s serpent,” someone murmured among the gathered kings. The Fourth King’s Praz was renowned for its lifelike depiction of a snake, a departure from the typical manifestations of flames, wind, or mist exhibited by other kings.