The True and False Monkey King

Although he had confirmed that the other [Thousand-Lead Stone Fragment] was in the room right in front of him.

Natsume did not rashly make a move.

The reason was simple.

He had no idea what was inside that room.

After all, this [palace], like Kaguya's palace before it, was protected by advanced restrictive barriers.

They could prevent all forms of perception and spying.

They even seemed to be more advanced than Kaguya's!

Not even a [Demigod]'s senses could penetrate them...

After all, Kaguya was currently only a princess of the Branch Family in name.

But this was the [Royal Palace] of the Main Family. The owner of this palace was most likely of higher status than Kaguya!

The restrictive barriers here and the like were undoubtedly of the highest grade.

Therefore, whether there were any Otsutsuki inside the room...

And just how strong they were...

Those were Natsume's current concerns.

Though as long as they were below [Demigod], he should now be able to defeat them.

But if there really were two or three Otsutsuki at the peak of the [Six Paths] realm inside, he probably would not be able to kill them instantly.

A major battle would inevitably break out.

And that would draw even more powerful experts stationed within the [Royal Palace].

When that happened...

Whether he could succeed, and whether he could escape, would be another matter.

In any case, any hope of plotting for that divine artifact, the [Pillar of Dominion], would be completely gone.

Thus, how to seize the fragment without making a sound...

That was the key reason for Natsume's hesitation.

Less than ten seconds passed.

Just as Natsume was still thinking.

"Click—"

The door opened!

Someone was clearly about to come out from inside.

Natsume did not dare hesitate. He immediately flashed