Death… And Me

Chapter 284 - Close

Hearing that made Zuan puzzled.

ʼWhy would it be enough?ʼ

Roan didnʼt mind answering part of the reason.

ʼThatʼs because 300 kilometers is the maximum distance I can pinpoint the exact location of that idiot. Further than that, and I will only be able to show the general direction.ʼ

Zuan nodded.

ʼI see. It seems itʼs not as simple as Spiritual Sense, right?ʼ

ʼCorrect. My Spiritual Sense is just slightly bigger than average. At the moment, it can only go as far as 250 meters.ʼ

Zuanʼs mouth twitched. Just slightly? A peak Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator could only sense as far as 150 meters. The ones with superb soul power and talent might reach 200. But to think that this guy can see up to 250 fucking meters! It might mean nothing to Zuanʼs actual level, but he was far from Roanʼs range back when he was at the same level.

Roan didnʼt say anything about the teleport formation in the Dimensional Realm. It would be better to stay silent in case anything went wrong. Once he reached a distance close enough for the Soul Gem System to reconnect, he would check things with Rean first. The problem is that while the Soul Gem System was disconnected, neither he nor Rean can talk with each other or even Sister Orb.

Back on Reanʼs side, he and Droman had been in a passive state ever since the kidnapping. Droman was even feeling a little embarrassed at this point. After all, it was he who said that no one would try something like this. But look at the situation right now.

ʼSorry. Iʼll find a way to get at least you free.ʼ

Rean heard that but shook his head.

ʼItʼs fine. The problem would have been if they had killed me. However, they seem to be dead set on getting your help. Because of that, they kept us together. Besides, help is already on the way.ʼ

Droman couldnʼt help but ask.

ʼAre you sure your brother can feel your general location?ʼ

Rean nodded.

ʼYes. I can also feel Roanʼs, and I can tell that he is quickly approaching.ʼ

Droman nodded as he pondered a bit.

ʼWhen I sent the message to Sect Master, I also told her the enemiesʼ cultivation level. That being said, Mia, Reliance, and Elder Fauk are probably coming as well. Itʼs our luck that Reliance is staying in the Sect because of Kentucky. Otherwise, things would be very complicated without his three demon beasts.ʼ

Rean got curious after hearing that.

ʼOld Worm? So, heʼs really that strong?ʼ

Droman nodded.

ʼIndeed. Other than our Ancestor Zuan, Elder Fauk has the highest cultivation there. He is at the Peak of the Soul Transformation Realm. However, keep this fact a secret, okay? Iʼm only telling you because you will definitely see him in action once they arrive. Elder Faukʼs strength is also something that almost no one knows, just like Relianceʼs Demon Beasts.ʼ

ʼWho is Ancestor Zuan?ʼ

Only then did Droman remember that Rean had never seen the Sectʼs ancestor.

ʼOh. This part isnʼt exactly a secret. All five sects and the Jialin Royal Family can only hold their power because of their ancestors. They are the only cultivators of Jialin at the Saint Realm.ʼ

Rean was surprised to hear that.

ʼIs this Ancestor coming as well? I hope he does because it will be necessary.ʼ

ʼThat... I donʼt know. But why will it be necessary?ʼ

Rean smiled but didnʼt explain. He had his Fourth Form of the Life Style, Hidden Radar. Because of that, he can tell that these five guys scouting them arenʼt the full force. Since the very start, there was someone with an even stronger Spiritual Sense who had been following them in the shadows. For Rean, the stronger oneʼs Spiritual Sense, the easier it would be to detect. This guyʼs one was as strong as Polian back in the Profound Abyss Entrance.

Seeing that Rean didnʼt want to answer, Droman changed the topic.

ʼOur problem at the moment is the fact that we are in their hands. They can use even you or me as a hostage to hold our Sectʼs hands. It will make things complicated.ʼ

Rean narrowed his eyes. He did have a way to get both him and Droman out of there safely. However, that meant revealing the existence of the Dimensional Realm and the Teleport Formation to him. In fact, considering that Roan was also with the Sect Master and the others, they would also find out about it. At the moment, he wasnʼt sure if he should do it or not.

Ancestor Zuan was correct about one thing. The enemies were not flying as fast as they could. Instead, they were making their way out while keeping their presence as hidden as possible. They didnʼt want to catch other high-level cultivatorsʼ attention. After all, they did indeed come from another empire.

Time passed, and almost half a day had gone by. Suddenly, Rean and Roan felt a jolt in their Souls. The connection with the Soul Gem System was recovered.

[Hum? How come you two are so far away from the Sect? Wasnʼt Roan supposed to stay behind?]

Sure enough, Sister Orbʼs words immediately echoed in their souls.

Roan then looked at the elders around before saying.

”Found Rean. He is exactly 300 kilometers away from us.”

Roan then had everyone slow down until they reached the same traveling speed as Reanʼs group. With that, they would stay out of the enemyʼs sight and Spiritual Sense ranges while he and Rean talked.

As he did that, he contacted Rean straight away.

ʼHey, Nightingale, still alive?ʼ

Reanʼs mouth twitched.

ʼAt least more alive than you had ever been.ʼ

ʼWhatever. Both me and Droman are fine. However, what do you think we should do? If I enter the Soul Gem Realm now, I can escape on my own, but I donʼt want to leave Droman behind.ʼ

Roan nodded.

ʼThatʼs the problem here. If you do that and teleport to where I am with the Circuitry Teleport Formation, Sect Master and the others will definitely ask how we did it. However, being in the middle of a battle of this level would have us killed if a single mishap occurs.ʼ

Roan then continued.

ʼHowever, I thought about a way to do it and trick everyone. The problem is, you will need to find a way to keep Droman in the dark for a few seconds.ʼ

Rean thought about it for a moment and nodded.

ʼDonʼt worry, I know an excellent way of doing it. In fact, he will stay in the dark for much longer than just a few seconds. By the way, whatʼs your plan?ʼ

Roan was surprised that Rean could pull that off. However, he didnʼt waste time asking what he would do. Instead, he explained the plan.

ʼI will get a random item from the Soul Gem Dimensional Realm and pretend that it is some kind of teleport device that we found in an inheritance. I will also cover it with my Dark Element so that they canʼt see what it is. After that, you and Droman will teleport to where we are as I destroy it.ʼ

Rean couldnʼt help but ask.

ʼIsnʼt it way too convenient? Do you think the elders will believe it?ʼ

Ron snorted in response.

ʼWhat is there to doubt about? They will see you and Droman appearing by our side in a second. It doesnʼt matter how suspicious they are. They can only believe it.ʼ

Rean found it too ridiculous. But he had to admit that the Sect Master and the others would have no other choice other than to believe it. After all, would they come to the conclusion that Rean and Roan had a Dimensional Realm with a Teleport Formation just for the two of them? Now, that would be even harder to believe.

ʼAlright. Tell me when youʼre ready.ʼ

Roan nodded.

After that, he asked everyone to stop for a second and took out a Rank Three Spirit Stone from his bag. Of course, he covered it in Dark Element so that no one could see what it was. All they could tell is that Roan was holding something that had Spiritual Energy inside.

”What is it?”

Roan smiled as he answered.

”Thatʼs Rean and Dromanʼs pass out of that situation. I didnʼt want to use it, but it seems like I canʼt take risks here.”

Not long after, Roan gave Rean the signal to start.