After Su Xiao reached the end of the underground passage, a vast underground space appeared ahead. Numerous three-meter-tall glass columns stood there, each containing various creatures suspended in liquid. Among them was even a first-stage Grayhide Darkfiend.
He had not gone far when several figures appeared ahead. Three of them stood near the wall—two men and one woman—all in a state of extreme tension, sweat covering their temples and foreheads.
The two male Transcendents stood in front, blocking the way, while the only woman stood behind them, clutching a glass tube with both hands. The transparent solution inside held the Watcher Relic, whose surface was covered in numerous tendrils that clung to it like plant roots.
Douglas and Bal stood facing each other, forming a vague triangle with the three Transcendents. Farther away were Amu and Baha. The two of them were still familiar with their own auras, and claiming at this moment that they were on Bal's side would greatly undermine Bal's credibility.
"Douglas, you still haven't finished them off? Kill them all. Fierce Ghost has been waiting for a long time."
Su Xiao leaped onto a glass column, holding a knife in one hand as blood energy spread around him.
Hearing Su Xiao's words, Bal's heart turned cold. He quickly realized what was happening, however, and aimed the Spiral Sword in his hand at Su Xiao. Bubu Wang, concealed within the surroundings, gave Bal a thumbs-up when he saw this. He usually seemed dim-witted, but he was remarkably dependable at critical moments.
"Berserk Massacre—Kukulin!"
Bal's aura grew heavy. He moved two steps to the side, vaguely positioning himself between Su Xiao and the three Transcendents. Seeing this, the three Transcendents wavered. Looking at Bal's slightly bulky back, they felt an inexplicable sense of security.
The three Transcendents could