William cursed. He was cautious in identifying the fragment, but the fake was almost a perfect copy. If his reflexes weren't good, the explosion might have torn off an arm or two. Or worse yet, it could have blown up his Space Ring!
The moment William took the fragment, the Cultivators switched to battle mode. William's speed suggested he was anything but weak. They lined up, launching a series of spells that made the hallway tremble.
William dodged a few fireballs, allowing them to harmlessly strike the stairwell behind him, while also slicing apart a group of Earth Spikes that had risen from the ground in front of him. He used the brief moment of respite as an opportunity to launch a few Wind Blades at the group.
The Wind Blades ripped through each Cultivator's lower half, separating their legs from their body to restrict their movements. They screamed in pain as their torso began to bleed, but William quickly stabilized their body with the Life Element.
