Chapter 1553: Distraction and infiltration (II)
Chapter 1553: Distraction and infiltration (II)
The fear of Cain was a reason for the pact between the Night Prince and Elder Azure. It was not formed out of trust or camaraderie but rather out of sheer necessity. Their alliance would last only until they reached the Gu World. Until that moment, they would do everything within their power to prevent Cain Laurifer from reaching the teleportation formation.
Their preparations had been meticulous. Every available warrior, spy, and scout had been positioned around the city, ensuring that no individual, no matter how skilled, could slip through undetected. Additionally, the formation of the Gu Sect had been specifically attuned to Cain’s soul aura, life force, and bloodline, making it impossible for him to go unnoticed if he came anywhere near its range.
However, despite all these precautions, the Night Prince and Elder Azure knew that while such measures would be enough to deter most individuals, they might not be sufficient against someone like Cain. This was not an ordinary cultivator or an upstart challenger; this was a man who had managed to go head-to-head with a Prima Deity and survive. That alone was a testament to his terrifying strength and cunning.
Luckily for the Night Prince and Elder Azure, they were not alone in their apprehension. Though neither of them dared to look directly upward, they could feel the presence of another figure looming high above the city. The only individual who could position themselves above the Faction Leaders of the Gu Sect was a Patriarch—a Third Realm lifeform.
Everyone already knew the Third Realm Masters had a vested interest in Cain Laurifer’s death. There were even rumors that some of them had sought the assistance of expert trackers to locate the young man, yet their efforts had yielded nothing. Cain had remained elusive, constantly slipping through their grasp. Whether those rumors were true or mere speculation was beyond the knowledge of Soul Realm Masters like the Night Prince and Elder Azure. But one thing was certain—the tension in Gu City was at an all-time high.
More and more people poured into the teleportation formation, their numbers overwhelming the city’s capacity. Every second, tens of thousands disappeared through the massive portal that led to the Gu World. Yet, despite the flood of movement, no one let their guard down. Ego Waves and scanning spells flooded the area, analyzing every individual with excruciating precision. Every movement was scrutinized, every anomaly examined. There was no room for error.
Hours passed. Five, to be precise. By this point, nearly sixty percent of the travelers had already teleported away. Everything had been going smoothly—until it happened.
A red light suddenly flooded the sky above Gu City, casting an eerie glow over the ancient stone walls.
It was an alarm.