At the other end of Sunken City, Spade K was leading his two closest subordinates, or collaborators, along a relatively complete ancient street paved with huge stone slabs, heading steadily towards the towering spire in the center of the city.
In his hand he held a strange compass about the size of a palm, made of unknown metal and crystal. The surface of the compass is not a traditional pointer, but a deep miniature dome that seems to contain the starry sky. On the dome, several light points slowly flow in a mysterious pattern. One of the brightest light points always points unswervingly in the direction of the spire.
This is the Star Compass he "borrowed" from the fortune teller Ms. Sivell, a magic item that can sense the magic veins and ether flow of this place. It was by relying on its guidance that they were able to avoid most dangers after falling into this underwater ruin.
"Did you see it?" Spade K had uncontrollable excitement on his face. He shook the Star Compass in his hand proudly, "This thing is simply an official plug-in. We didn't encounter even a damn danger along the way. Those idiot NPCs might still be playing hide-and-seek with those wild monsters outside."
The joker who was following him let out a low laugh. His figure was looming in the shadows of the surrounding buildings, as if he would blend into it at any time. "I asked you why you wasted your time on that old woman. Sure enough, old K, you had the foresight to get this treasure in advance. You are worthy of being our 'Cult Leader'."
When the title "Cult Leader" was mentioned, joker's tone was obviously full of sarcasm and contempt.
"Of course." Spade K was completely immersed in his fantasy, as if he had already seen the future, "When I get that artifact, the bullshit studios and professional players' guilds will all look at my face. When the time comes, we will post the attributes of the artifact on the forum. I will have the final say on the price of the first artifact in the server. How many millions? Tens of millions? You can buy whatever you want."
His thoughts have drifted to the real world, as if he has seen his future with billions of wealth, luxury cars and mansions. This cold game world is just a springboard for him to reach the pinnacle of life.
The red-haired female player Heart A, who had been slapped to death by Captain Remington, also followed the two of them and just sneered disdainfully after hearing this. She was not interested in Spade K's grand plan. The reason why she followed him was just because Spade K was a fool and was generous with his money. Of course, she did not think that Spade K's ambition or daydream would be realized smoothly.
As the group of people continued to go deeper, the surrounding scenery began to change significantly. The terrain began to slope downwards, as if they were walking into a huge crater bombarded by invisible forces. The buildings on both sides no longer have a slightly complete appearance. The huge fracture marks and melted stone structures silently tell the terrifying power of the Forbidden Magic that year. The ether breath permeating the air has become stronger and thicker, even thick enough to make it difficult for ordinary people to breathe.
Finally, their eyes suddenly opened up.
A huge, sunken circular square appeared in front of them. The ground of the square was covered with huge spider web-like cracks, as if it had withstood an unimaginable impact. In the center of the square, which is also the lowest point in the area, a magnificent spire stands intact and quietly.
The tower was entirely made of some unknown stone with a light cyan luster. The tower was covered with complex and mysterious magic runes. Even in the dark seabed, those runes still emitted a weak and stable light, forming a visible protective barrier that enveloped the entire tower. It is like a sharp sword that pierces the deep sea and time, guarding an unknown secret alone.
"Here we are..." Spade K's breathing became rapid. He stared at the spire, his eyes as fanatical as a pilgrim's, "This is my chance to turn over!"
He couldn't wait to rush forward, but was stopped by Heart A on the side.
"Why are you so anxious?" The red-haired woman grinned, a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes, "Please, can you be smarter? Which game's artifact equipment is so easy to get?"
Before they were ready to study how to break through the gleaming magic barrier of the tower door, a deliberately low voice and chaotic footsteps suddenly came from behind the ruins above them.
"... There seems to be a road here? Everyone, please be careful. The sound just now seems to have come from this way..."
"...Yang Yi Hurry up, stop dawdling!"
"Wait, there seems to be someone in front..."
Several figures cautiously emerged from the gap created by the collapse of the arcade, looking down warily. The visitors were none other than Fu Qingyan and several of her classmates. They had obviously gone through a hard battle, and finally got here with difficulty thanks to their incomplete Sea Chart and some luck.
The eyes of both parties met instantly in the air.
Time seemed to freeze for a second.
When Fu Qingyan and others saw the five figures below, especially their iconic gray robes and Scarlet Cross Emblem, their expressions instantly changed, and they subconsciously clenched their weapons. They had just experienced a narrow escape from the gargoyles and were frightened.
As for Spade K, the ecstasy and pride on his face froze for an instant, as if he had been poured down by a basin of ice water, and then a surge of anger at being offended and spied on came up.
"Fuck! Player?" Spade K's voice suddenly rose in pitch, becoming sharp and full of hostility, and the muscles on his face were twisted with anger, "Why the hell are there other players?"
The other party's previous exchanges have exposed their identities. At least Spade K has not heard of an NPC named "Yang Yi" in this game.
His eyes instantly became extremely dangerous, locked on Fu Qingyan and others like poisonous snakes, and the previous excitement and imagination were replaced by a naked murderous intention. He went through a lot of hard work and even lost all the money he had built on Eternal Life Blessing Cult before he reached the door of the treasure. Seeing that the artifact was at his fingertips, a team of competitors suddenly appeared?
This is absolutely not okay!
"Kill them!" Spade K almost roared and gave the order, without any hesitation in his voice, as cold as if he was commanding to trample a few ants to death, "Don't leave any one behind! We must not let them spoil my big event!"
joker and Heart A reacted very quickly and immediately entered a fighting state after hearing the words. joker activated his ability as a Shadow Path transcendent and sneaked into the shadows, while Heart A licked his lips, an excited smile appeared on his face, and bone spurs like blades extended from his fingertips.
Suddenly encountering an enemy, Fu Qingyan could only hold the dagger in his hand tightly, and his brain began to work rapidly, analyzing the strength gap and possible tactics between the enemy and ourselves. There were only three people on the other side, but their fearless attitude clearly showed absolute confidence in their own strength.
Just when the battle is about to break out.
despair.
An extremely slight sound, like the sound of pebbles falling to the ground, came from above their heads.
This voice seemed particularly abrupt in the tense silence.
Everyone, whether it was Spade K or Fu Qingyan, subconsciously raised their heads.
I saw two figures quietly standing there at the edge of the cliff-like ruins above the circular square.
On the left is a young man wearing a simple priest's robe. He holds a long sword, his body is as tall as a pine tree, and his light-colored eyes calmly look down at everything below.
Beside him, a petite figure in a cloak stood quietly. The shadow of the hood obscured all her expressions, with only a pale and delicate jawline looming. She seemed to blend into the shadows of the ruins, silent but exuding a palpitating presence.