Child of Destiny

Chapter 1953: Nightfall and Void Tribes

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Belladonna stared at the group that was coming toward them, not daring to lower her guard even for a second.

There were not many people from the opposing side. Even though it looked like they had dozens of people on the surface, Belladonna could clearly see that there were only four of them in the group.

The rest were either illusions or spiritual beings created by a special ability.

Among those four real bodies, two were emitting a very strong aura that was no weaker than hers. They were at least at the same level as her, a Domain Realm Expert in terms of strength and abilities.

Even though the leveling system of the Voidwalkers was a bit different from the major paths of the current era, the standard classification of their strength was still in a similar state.

Using the standard system, these two Voidwalkers should be at the rank of Elders within their respective tribes.

The Chieftain, on the other hand, was supposed to be equivalent to the old monsters of the Elder’s Council, who were at least at the half-step Transcendent and Exalted Realms or Sword Saint Paragons.

The Void Supremes of their Voidwalker Tribes should be at the pinnacle of their strengths, rivalling those Transcendent Martial Artists, Exalted Mentalists, and Sword Saint Paragons.

Among the Voidwalkers, their tribes not only identified themselves but also signified which abilities they possessed and techniques they were most proficient with.

Aside from this, the appearances of the members from each tribe also differed from one another.

Looking at the group that was walking toward them, Belladonna and the rest of the agents behind them were able to figure out which tribes they came from.

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In the meantime, Shin and the team were currently hiding within an abandoned building nearby, while the others were hidden in the buildings and other structures around.

Peeking through the window, Shin and the others were also able to see the incoming Voidwalkers in the distance.

Through their respective means, they were also able to see through the illusion and realized that there were only four members of the Voidwalker Tribes in there.

Shin slightly furrowed his brow while observing those four people. Two of them were very strong and seemed to be at least as on the same level as Nathan, Joaquin, and the others.

Now, he was getting a bit worried since they only had a Domain Realm Martial Artist and an Exalted Mentalist amid their ranks.

Considering these two powerful Voidwalkers, their situation should be a bit tricky to deal with, especially when Belladonna was also on the opposing side.

The others were also thinking the same, worried that an accident would happen during his operation.

However, Joaquin quickly reassured them after sensing their current mood. ”Don’t worry. Those three were not enough to stop us when we are together.”

He sounded very confident. It was as if he was very familiar with the strength of the opposing party and had already clashed with them before.

”Do you know them, Uncle Joaquin?” asked Shin.

He had learned from David that his parents were close friends with Nathan Springfield, Joaquin Giovanni, Elias Stuard, Eugene White, and the rest. Moreover, the bond they shared was more than just an ordinary friendship. It could be cause they were treating each other as brothers and sisters.

He had also heard that they were among the expedition group that had journeyed to the depths of the Forbidden Valley and discovered the so-called Paradise, where they had been cursed after learning about the world’s secrets.

Thinking about this, Shin suddenly recalled the information that they had just learned about Voidwalkers earlier from Benedict.

The powerful Voidwalkers and strongest Remnants were said to have been forced back to the depths of the Forbidden Valley as well when they lost the war sixty or something years ago.

Putting this information together, Shin realized that the uncles and aunties must be very familiar with the Voidwalker Tribes, given that they had traversed their territory when looking for the so-called Paradise.

Joaquin smirked after hearing that question from Shin. ”Others may find it hard to deal with those abominations. After all, it’s been quite a long time since the war ended, and very few of them are being active in our territory.”

”Aside from the old monsters from the Elder’s Council and other veterans of that world-shaking war, no one else is more familiar with Voidwalkers and the methods of how to find them.”

”Perhaps, only those guarding the Forbidden Valley are the only ones who can truly understand those Voidwalkers.”

He paused for a couple of moments to look through the window, watching those Voidwalkers, before continuing. ”But when it comes to fighting them, you can say that I am among the ones who can claim that I can hunt a few of them.”

”Other people are only having a hard time dealing with these Voidwalkers because they are not very familiar with their abilities and techniques.”

”But for those who have already understood their race, dealing with them is no different from fighting against regular experts from other disciplines.”

”They are just a bit trickier to deal with due to their strange abilities. But that is all into it. So long as you are careful enough and familiarize yourself with their methods, you will find that they are not as scary as they seem to be.”

Hearing those words, Benedict could not help but shake his head a little. It might sound so simple coming from an expert of Joaquin’s level, but there was more to it than what he just described.

The special abilities of the Voidwalkers were more than just being bizarre. It was also following a whole different system compared to the current paths of major disciplines. These abilities were even more mysterious than the cultivation methods of the ancient era.

It was hard to imagine how far back in the history of the world these existences came from.

Perhaps, only Joaquin was confident enough to stand for such a claim. Or perhaps, only those who had participated in that expedition could say such a thing with full confidence.

Regardless, each of those people was a top-notch expert throughout the world. The level of their strength was the source of their confidence, so it was also not that hard to understand where their confidence was coming from.

”Master, which tribe do those guys come from? And what are their unique abilities?” asked Leonard, striking the key points that Joaquin was telling them.

So long as they understood the abilities of those Voidwalkers, they would be able to deal with them with much ease.

This also followed the principle that fighting a known enemy was much easier than facing the unknown.

Joaquin slightly nodded his head, knowing that his discipline was not an all-brawn-but-no-brain fighter.

”See those people who looked like a walking shadow?” he started, making the others focus their attention on those he was pointing at.

They then realized that he was talking about the two Voidwalkers with pitch-black skin. From this perspective, they did look like walking shadows. They could even be described as humanoid shadows at this point.

Aside from that, there were also a few noticeable features that made them stand out.

Through Shin’s True Sight, he could see clearer details despite the darkness shrouding the area.

He could see that these two Voidwalkers possessed a well-built physique. Their well-toned muscles were also in full display since they were not wearing much on top. Aside from the cloth sash hanging diagonally across their upper body and the pair of traditional harem pants, these people were practically not wearing anything.

They did not even have anything to cover their feet, walking barefoot.

Their hair was quite noticeable, too. They were sliver-white, which was a complete contrast to the color of their bodies.

After letting everyone have a clearer look at the Voidwalkers’ appearance, Joaquin continued. ”They are from the Nightfall Tribe.”

”They are known for having very strong physical prowess and extremely tough bodies.

”Their superhuman strength was so strong that they could crush half a hill with just a Void Manifestation Stage’s level of attainment in terms of martial arts.”

”Meanwhile, their sturdy bodies, when on the same level of martial attainments, are strong enough to nullify almost all kinds of attacks and energies under the Domain and Venerable Realms’ level of power.”

”They also have an innate ability to manipulate the shadows. They can use the shadows as an extra limb whenever their bodies touch them. They can also meld with the surrounding darkness, hiding their presence in the process.”

He paused for a moment, letting everyone digest the information, before continuing. ”Their shadow abilities are a bit tricky to deal with, especially during the night. But so long as there is enough light to illuminate the surroundings, such abilities are useless.”

”By taking out that ability from them, all you have to do is to overpower them with enough strength and beat them up head-on.”

Hearing his description, the rest of the group could not help but curse him silently. It might sound simple, but overpowering such an existence was close to impossible.

It was something easy to say for someone like him who had very strong physical prowess and equally though physique. As a Body Refiner and a Champion of an Ancient Warrior Tribe, such a matchup was something he would welcome all day.

But it was a different case for them since their key abilities were different. Moreover, the one beside that Elder should at least be a Void Manifestation Stage level, given that he had emphasized that point.

Among their group, there was only a bunch of Ethereal Opening Stage Martial Artists and Peak Grandmaster Mentalists with a few Void Manifestation Stage and Ruler’s Realm experts in the mix.

With a body that was tough enough to withstand almost all kinds of attacks under the Domain and Venerable Realm, such an opponent was almost invincible for them.

Seeing the expression that everyone was making, Joaquin smirked before saying. ”Scared? Don’t worry, there are a few among you who can deal with such an opponent.”

While saying those words, he specifically looked at Dayna and Elijah, who were the captains of their respective units.

When he said ’almost’, he naturally considered the strength of everyone within the group. Among them, there were special cases that fell outside the category that he just mentioned.

Understanding what he meant with those words, the two captains nodded. They understood that either one of them had to face that specific Voidwalker.

Seeing their confident response, Joaquin nodded before proceeding. ”Now, look at the other pair.”

This time, Shin and the others saw that the other pair of Voidwalkers were equally peculiar as the previous ones.

This pair also had a different skin tone than normal humans. They had deep purple skin that made them stand out as well.

The same as the members of the Nightfall Tribe, these Voidwalkers had silver-white hair, giving the group an impression that all the Voidwalker Tribes shared such a feature.

However, their hairstyles were also a bit different from one another. The Nightfall Tribe seemed to keep their haircut clean, making it somewhat similar to the standard crewcut used by the military.

This pair of Voidwalkers, on the other hand, kept their hair long and let it hang with a simple ponytail behind them.

Other than that, the other features were quite noticeable as well.

Different from the Nightfall Tribe Voidwalkers, this pair seemed to have a much leaner build. They were much thinner and slender, but they were much taller in comparison.

Their height did not seem normal as well, reaching more than two-and-a-half meters tall. They are practically giants at this point.

As for their attire, it was somewhat similar to what the Nightfall Tribe wore. They both seemed not to like wearing anything on top. The only difference was how they wore their cloth sashes.

The Nightfall Tribe did not seem to like to wear anything on top aside from the cloth sash wrapped diagonally around their torso.

Meanwhile, the other pair had their cloth sash wrapped tightly around their waist and tied it in a somewhat stylish manner.

After letting everyone have a good look, Joaquin continued. ”They are from the Void Tribe.”

”They only have a single ability, but it is a bit troublesome to deal with compared to the Nightfall Tribe.”

”They are gifted when it comes to manipulating the space. Moreover, it is not just a simple Spatial Manipulation. Their abilities encompass the Spatial Freezing, Space Shredding, Void Collapse, and a bit of Teleportation.”

”Martial Artists at the Void Manifestation Stage and Mentalists that reached the Ruler’s Realm have a bit of understanding of spatial manipulation and traveling through the void. But it is quite crude in front of the Void Tribe.”

”These guys seemed to be innately born from the void and capable of controlling it.”

”With these abilities, they have become one of the symbols of the Voidwalker Tribes, hence their tribe is named as such.”

”Unless it is someone who has reached the Domain Realm, Venerable Realm, and Sword Saint level of strength, playing with the void and spatial elements is a foolish move before a Void Tribe member,” he added with a bit of solemnness.

”Of course, there are also quite a few exemptions,” he paused and turned to Benedict, looking at the latter with meaningful eyes before adding. ”A few exceptional ones are capable of achieving similar feats as well.”

He then turned back at the others and said. ”Alright, that is all you have to know about them. Prepare yourselves, we will make our move once we see the so-called package.”

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