Some King Realm and even Emperor Realm powerhouses were either devoured by Demons or killed by the ancient city's traps.
What looked like an ordinary iron arrow actually packed power comparable to an Emperor Realm powerhouse's all-out strike.
"Don't get careless. These iron arrows contain extreme spirit power. Don't try to block them head-on."
Although someone had warned them, not every powerhouse excelled at movement techniques. Most of the Grandmasters and Kings who lacked such skills died without even knowing what had happened, before Demons waiting for an opening pounced and devoured them.
"Quick! Get out! This city is far too dangerous. It's beyond the reach of Grandmasters and Kings like us. Hurry and leave!"
Many came to their senses, but unfortunately, it was too late. Unless they pushed deeper, the Demons pursuing them relentlessly from behind would devour them. They had no way back.
"Damn it, the traps in this ancient city only target us humans. They don't seem to attack those Demons!"
Everyone had already noticed this without his reminder, but even knowing it gave them no way to do anything about it.
They could only fend off the Demons while continuing to charge toward rooms that seemed to hold treasure.
For a time, casualties skyrocketed. In particular, the Grandmasters and Kings who had overestimated themselves and entered the ancient city had essentially come to throw their lives away.
Even if they were lucky enough to evade the traps, they could not escape the Demons' deadly attacks. If they escaped the Demons, an iron arrow from who knew where would pierce their throats instead.
"Fuck, what kind of bullshit Sage was this? Did he really intend to let people come here to hunt for treasure?"
Many powerhouses successfully entered rooms, only to find them completely empty.
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