Chapter 904 Into The City
Lan Kui and Jiang Lee shivered all over. They weren't exactly enslaved, but there was practically no difference from being Cain's slave in this state.
Hell, having their wills may be even worse as the fear of Cain being able to end their lives with a thought will continually live in their heads for days on end.
Their group members stayed silent, faintly clenching their palms, knowing full well any attempt to resist would have them killed.
Jiang Lee quietly sighed, murmuring out, "Well, at least I still have my life. Beats being dead..."
"Tch. Just shut up." Even though Lan Kui fundamentally agrees that life is better than death, the way he puts it causes discomfort in her mind.
"Enough talking! Lead the way already." Kali shouted at the two geniuses; her domineering tone instantly whipped them into standing up at full attention.
Just for a brief moment, Lan Kui and Jiang Lee flickered their eyes toward the only person in Cain's group who had never spoken a word, Luo Na. They couldn't help but feel she was the biggest mystery among them.
The dragon sibling's personality was obvious to tell, but only she didn't bother sparing a word, whether it was from a natural indifference to everything or cold arrogance, they would never know.
Turning back their focus, Jiang Lee and Lan Kui took the lead in flying towards Basilisk City.
The closer they got, the more Cain, Kali, and Luo Na understood how much fear Great Marvel City spread toward their citizens.
Basilisk City had nothing noteworthy to stand out from other divine cities with Heavenly Venerates in their ranks. Those supposed demonic cultivators without any ethics, morals, or regard still kept that professional air of being divine cultivators standing above the divine world.
The way cultivators twist information made Cain internally chucked. Using whatever one has to their advantage to have great control over the masses is prominent no matter the world he goes to.
Though, beyond just a causal observation, Cain couldn't care enough to think further on this topic.
It was at this time that Jiang Lee and Lan Kui led their groups inside Basilisk City.
The city elders at the front gates instantly identified the two leader geniuses. They nod to let them through, but briefly pause when settling their gazes on three masked figures.
Neither of them questioned it too much since two were mere Holy Kings and one was only a Primal Sovereign.
Steps away from the city guards, Jiang Lee and Lan Kui turned to their groups with calm expressions.
Neither of them said anything more beyond, "You are dismissed. Be ready for another call."
"...Understood..." The other group members could only nod their heads.
Immense worry flooded them over their genius leaders. But with their pitiful cultivation realms, all they would be is annoying flies to Cain's group. They simply offered their best prayers to the genius leaders before quickly splitting off from them.
Lan Kui internally sighed, focusing her gaze back on Cain's group as she said, "This way. The City Mansion isn't too far."
The trio silently nodded, giving Lan Kui and Jiang Lee the signal to walk along.
The bustling street filled with nosy cultivators filled Lan Kui and Jiang Lee as they calmly stepped through the city. Many gave the duo respectful nods and deep bows, ranging from Holy Kings, Primal Sovereigns, and even the rare half-step Heavenly Venerate wandering the streets.
These two are famous talents who thousands placed their utmost hope on. And yet, in just a matter of seconds, both of them became nothing more than slaves to Cain's group.
Lan Kui couldn't rid of the suffocated sensation of something clutching at her neck with an iron grip and even Jiang Lee couldn't rid of an intense wave of depression crushing down on his mind.
Naturally, they kept all of their feelings internalized as they reached the main City Mansion.
The luxurious estate expanded on for dozens of miles, its buildings glistening with dazzling Dao runes all exuding a refreshing sensation to enlighten anyone's mind.
At the front gates were two otherworldly men. Both were Middle Stage Heavenly Venerates, legendary existences like them only look proud to have the simple duty of standing on guard.
When the guard gates noticed Lan Kui and Jiang Lee, they gave a pleased smile.
One of them spoke in a polite tone, "Junio Lan and Jiang. It's a pleasure to see you two. Here for some business?"
He and his partner narrowed their eyes when flickering their gazes at the unfamiliar trio wearing plain masks. They, like many others, write them off when detecting minuscule auras from them.
"Indeed, elders. We don't have much time to waste." Jiang Lee calmly replied.
"Mn. Then go ahead. The Council isn't too busy at the moment." The gate guards said as they stepped inside, waving their hands to unleash a wave of essence energy that forced open the front gates.
Jiang Lee and Lan Kui respectfully nodded. Without any more words, the group swiftly stepped inside the lobby of the City Mansion.
The lobby bustles with the important figures of the city. Elders from powerful Holy Lands, leaders from Noble Families with special bloodlines, and other special figures with importance across the city.
This was a spot to arrange a meeting and or make connections. The flow of Dao aura rippling out everyone was to be expected.
Principles of Sovereign level of power and even many Venerate Dao principles permeated throughout the atmosphere.
What was truly shocking was the fact that every single person here was extremely talented despite their older ages. The density and high complexity of these Dao principles told the trio these important figures more than likely at least attained King Grandmaster in their youths.
lightsnοvεl It wouldn't take a genius to see that the Soul Core Region truly is more advanced than the Inner Ridge despite that region already having an intense flow source essence energies.
Many looks were drawn to Jiang Lee and Lan Kui's group. Once they saw who they were, these important figures went back to their own conversations, knowing full well to not get in their way.
Lan Kui walked straight up to the lobby's front desk, all of them saw a fairy maiden calmly sitting behind, wearing a dazzling smile cold hearts would melt from just a single glance.
"Ah. Junior Lan, Jiang. Just what can I do for today?" The dazzling receptionist's soothing voice eased into their ears as a melodic tune.
It even got Jiang Lee and Lan Kui to slightly ease their highly tense nerves.
Naturally, the dazzling receptionist didn't take a single glance at the masked trio trailing behind the geniuses.
Calming themselves, Jiang Lee directly said, "Please notify my and Martial Sister Lan's parents. There is something very important we need to tell them."
"I see..." The grave seriousness of Jiang Lee's tone left no room for refusal.
The dazzling receptionist knows someone as cautious and a bit timid as Jiang Lee wouldn't waste his parent's time for no reason. Same with the studious Lan Kui.
With a glow of uniquely crafted contact rings, the receptionist swiftly contacted the Council Elders. She stayed silent for a few moments before shortly nodding her head.
Her sweet smile returned as she said, "They will be here now."
Now, truly meant now.
Not even a moment later, two cracks split open the space right next to Jiang Lee's group.
Two unfathomable figures stepped out of space, their momentum faintly rolling through the atmosphere without any equal.
A divine man with an immortal presence to control the heavens and a fairy maiden exuding immortal queen presence that nobody could resist came into the lobby.
"Hm? Elder Hong and Elder Qing? What's going on?"
The surrounding important figures were quick to notice the commotion. Intrigue sparkled in their eyes. Not every day one could witness the majestic presence of not just one but two Venerate Council Elders.
"Boy. What have you called me for? This better be important." Elder Hong's voice was a bit cold, sending shivers down Jiang Lee's spine. noVe(lb-1n
"Mn. These days are not to waste Kui'er." Elder Qing's voice held a strict tone, instantly causing Lan Kui to bow her head in submission.
Everyone expected one of the geniuses to talk.
However, it was at this time that the three mysterious mask trio took slow steps in front of Jiang Lee and Lan Kui.
Attention instantly gathered onto them.
Cain was at the front of them all as he calmly said, "I do not mince words. We want to join your council and we have to assurances on why you will accept us without question."
