The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 1378: Chapter 1378: Daoist Flores, you’re really being unreasonable!

The valley was thoroughly enshrouded in fog, rendering it invisible, and a powerful Barrier stopped everyone’s progress.

Near the entrance, there stood a high platform, around which a group of people were gathered, discussing in hushed tones.

Carson Flores casually walked over, his gaze fell upon the platform, and he suddenly froze.

The base of the platform was constructed of black stone, which seemed to swallow all sunlight, exuding a sense of terror and solemnity. Runes are carved on the base, appearing like mysterious symbols that seemed to solidify the surrounding air, making it heavy and oppressive.

In the center of the base, there was a perfectly square hole, as if something should have been there originally.

A platform?

A stele?

Carson blinked. Could it be that the stone stele he acquired earlier would fit perfectly into this square hole?

Could it be?

Could it be that this valley was the final resting place of the lady named Charlotte Roth, and the entrance had a stele erected by Alvin Bernard in her honor, which for some unknown reason was later discarded?

Carson remained expressionless.

If his guess was correct, wouldn’t it be better to go in by himself? Why bother with a bloody fight over treasure?

Carson feared no one in a one-on-one fight, but for that very reason, if real benefits existed, he would inevitably become the target of others, who would join forces to take him down first, as he would be seen as the biggest threat in the treasure hunt.

No rush, let’s observe first!

Whether his guess was correct was still uncertain.

Carson waited for three days.

Over these three days, teams from more than a dozen Sects, consisting of hundreds of people, tried every method they could think of, but the Barrier remained as solid as a rock, showing no signs of breaking.

Finally, some lost patience and led their teams away, reasoning that wasting time here yielded no results, and it would be wiser to take advantage of the other’s wasted time to collect more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and to look for more Misty Moon Peaches.

With some leading their teams away, others followed, and soon the entrance to the valley became deserted once again.

Ashley Reid asked, ”Senior Uncle, shall we keep waiting here?”

Carson replied with a smile, ”Wait a little longer.”

Another day passed, and even fewer people remained. Now, only the White Crane Immortal Sect, Yunze Sect, and Qingliu Sect were left, along with a few scattered disciples from various Sects who were tasked with observing the area.

Carson could wait no longer, as he noticed that Yunze Sect and Qingliu Sect seemed to be in it for the long haul, having no intention of leaving.

Yunze Sect had one Human Immortal, Qingliu Sect had two - three in total. Carson was not afraid of them.

”Everyone come over and think, what kind of Formation Pattern is this on here, and consider whether there is a way...”

Carson crouched on the platform, gesturing all White Crane Immortal Sect disciples over, while the people from Yunze Sect and Qingliu Sect watched with cold eyes, unconcerned by this. After all, many had already tried and failed.

When everyone had gathered around, Carson whispered, ”Huddle in, block me, fly up a few, block their line of sight.”

The disciples were somewhat puzzled, not understanding what Carson was up to, but still obediently crowded closer, shielding the inside so tightly that Carson was completely hidden. At the same time, a group of people floated midair, forming a wall that completely obstructed the view of those behind.

”Does anyone recognize this Formation Pattern? Look here, and here...”

Carson rambled nonsensically while subtly pulling out the stele.

All the disciples’ eyes widened in shock.

Senior Uncle, what are you doing?

Everyone else has been meticulously researching these past few days, while you seemed indifferent and idle. But now, suddenly, you pull out this heavy hitter - isn’t that a little too shocking?

Where did you find such a large stele?

Although the crowd was unsure of what would happen once the stele was placed, seeing the stele’s material match the high platform’s base, everyone instinctively surmised that the stele was meant to fit into that hole!

The massive stele was directly inserted by Carson into the precise square slot, fitting seamlessly, without a hint of error!

The moment the stele settled, sinking three feet deep and touching the bottom, it immediately merged with the black stone platform.

The Formation Patterns on the platform suddenly lit up, with streams of light coursing through them. In the blink of an eye, all the Formation Patterns on the entire platform’s base were illuminated.

A flash of white light suddenly burst forth, striking the valley’s Barrier. Like a projection, it traced out a rectangular area, the Barrier within that section quickly faded, becoming as clear and transparent as ripples in water.

This was a door!

A temporary passage leading into the valley!

The dazzling white light alerted others, and everyone turned their heads to look.

With clean efficiency, Carson commanded, ”Everyone, in!”

All eyes brightened without hesitation, and one by one, they rushed toward the doorway, immersing themselves and swiftly vanishing from view.

Qi Jun let out a strange cry, ”Daoist Flores, that’s not very fair of you!”

The two Human Immortals from Qingliu Sect charged over, but Carson flashed to the entrance, his hand sweeping through the air as fierce Spiritual Energy surged forth like a long river, cutting down whatever was in front.