Affinity: Chaos

Chapter 2035: Incoming Trouble

“Be careful, there are some killing arrays around this area.” Grey suddenly commented from the back of the group.

Silvan nodded and said, “There are indeed arrays present, but they are the least of our problems. According to our intelligence, there is a clan residing here who protect the core. Once we move close, they will attack without mercy.”

Everyone’s expression turned serious when they heard that there was a clan protecting the core. They had fought against a clan of beastpeople before, and although they escaped, the battle was dangerous. Now under the condition of this unknown pressure, they had to fight against such a powerful clan again. Now they understood why the Eldenford went out of their way to invite helpers for this mission. The importance of a Half God Plane Magical Beast’s Core was unimaginable, so it was understandable since no one would pass up on such a chance.

The group advanced slowly, and luckily for them, Grey was able to detect most of the arrays around them, which saved them from the trouble of having to face these killing arrays. On the other hand, the other Family did not have an Arraymaster as skilled as Grey, so even though they were able to sense some of the arrays, the hidden ones still eluded them.

The attacks from these arrays were just as powerful as a Seventh stage Sovereign, and there was even one Grey sensed that its attack power was around the same level as a Ninth state Sovereign.

After sensing the Ninth stage Sovereign level attack from the array attacking the other group, Gareth felt grateful they had someone like Grey in their group. They had only gone past a hundred meters, yet they had not faced any attacks. Whereas the other group has faced multiple attacks even though they had not even gotten over a hundred meters. If Grey were to be with the other group and not Silvan’s group, Gareth knew they would be the ones facing such difficulties.

Things went from bad to worse for the other group when they did not have to worry about just the arrays, but they also had to deal with the attacks from the clan of beastpeople staying here. The disturbance caused by the attacks of the arrays would naturally alert the beastpeople staying here.

Gareth snickered at the misfortune of the other group as their own group advanced unimpeded.

As they continued forward, something caught their eyes.

“Arthur you court death!” Silvan’s furious roar was heard as everyone turned in a particular direction.

Some distance away from them, the young man referred to as Arthur, who was leading the other group was rushing in their direction, behind them was a large group of beastpeople.

“Silvan don’t be like that, we both entered this place together to help each other.” Arthur replied with a cunning smile as he led the beastpeople attacking them in Silvan’s direction.

Arthur noticed Silvan’s group from the start, hence the reason he rushed in. He never expected that while they would be facing multiple array attacks, Silvan’s group would be advancing without any obstacles. What made him more vexed was that even when the clan of beastpeople arrived, they attacked only his group, leaving Silvan’s group. At this rate, Silvan was bound to obtain the treasure, something he could not allow happen. The reason he stepped into this place was to acquire this treasure, so how could he watch someone take it while being forced to be the distraction?

Grey squinted his eyes as he looked at Arthur. To be honest, if he were in the same situation while fighting for such a valuable treasure, there was a chance he might do the same thing Arthur is doing right now. They were oppositions in this place, so it was only right that he did not let the others have free access to the treasure while he was having a difficult time.

The beastpeople did not care if both groups were allies or not, since they were both intruders, the beastpeople attacked without hesitation as soon as they saw Silvan’s advancing group.

Silvan and the others quickly went on the defensive. Fighting under the condition of this region made things difficult for them.

Grey’s incredible physique and mastery of the gravitational force field technique made it easy for him to adapt to this increased pressure they were feeling from the restriction on this region. Being able to move almost as freely as normal, Grey was in no immediate danger from the attacks of the beastpeople. He even had the time to assist his friends, making things easier for them.

The same could not be said for Gareth and the others. With the exception of Silvan, the others were in an extremely difficult situation. They were not used to fighting under such conditions, and unlike Grey who had some sort of experience thanks to his gravitational force field, the others were new to this feeling.

The battlefield was very chaotic as everyone fought for their lives. Gareth never stopped cursing at Arthur for his evil act. Arthur, naturally cared less what Gareth had to say, all that mattered was that he had slowed down the advances of Silvan’s group.

Both groups focused on defending themselves. No one had the strength to counterattack. It was not that they did not want to, but unfortunately, the situation did not give them the luxury to do that. First off, there were four Peak Sovereigns in the clan of beastpeople, and each of these Peak Sovereigns attacked ruthlessly. Under normal circumstances, Silvan and his group could deal with two or even three Peak Sovereigns. The environment they were in made this simply impossible, and all they could do was defend and advance at the same time, hoping they would be able to break the restriction on them after getting close to the Core.

Both groups focused on only advancing, each trying to keep most of their strength for when they found the Magical Beast’s Core, only then could each party explode out with formidable attacks.