- Kraaaaagh!' There was a slow and prolonged screeching sound.
It was the sound of a huge door opening, and it was the sound of the Shadow Dungeon.
As soon as a gap appeared, Kai immediately peeked through it. He was very curious to find out what was what. But expectantly, he saw nothing... It was completely dark.
- Follow me! I'll take you to the beginning of the first level. - The man said a little irritably.
It was obvious he was a little displeased that Kai didn't want to take his advice. He felt that Kai would have lost nothing if he had come a day later.
- It's dark in here, be careful. - The man said warningly, and took a step into the darkness.
- Yeah, thanks for the warning... - Thanked Kai.
Once inside, Kai felt like he was in a tunnel that led diagonally downwards. It seemed that if you walked long enough, you could end up deep underground. Kai even remembered the entrance to the transfer array in Astral Grad. True in the current situation, the descent was at a steeper angle. It would be much quicker to get to the depths.
Walking down the dark corridor, the man suddenly asked:
- It's dark, isn't it? Ha-ha. - He laughed a little, -Don't you think it's still better to come back tomorrow? - Continuing his insistence, the man asked.
- 'No, it's fine! Hehe. - Kai replied cheerfully.
''Although it's dark here, it just doesn't compare to the Fury King's domain. Calling it dark is ridiculous...' - Thought Kai.
Kai was a master of his skills and perception. He had learnt how to navigate the terrifying domain of the Fury King. It wasn't that it was dark, you couldn't feel anything there at all! That 'darkness' was just a spit-and-polish thing for Kai. Although for others, it wouldn't be like that at all.
- You're stubborn! - The man said.
- Well... As it is! Hehehe. - Kai replied with a laugh, 'Listen, who's trying to become a Personal Apprentice today? - Kai asked, walking in the dark.
He had spread out his perception, so it didn't make much difference to Kai. Right now, he was navigating in space just as well as he was in the light.
- Ooh... It's Mistress Iris! She's incredibly talented! - The man replied in admiration!
- Is she really that incredible? - Kai asked a question.
- Yes! In fact, she's very famous in the Shadow Sect! She hasn't become a Personal Disciple yet, simply because she hasn't tried to advance to level 5! If it weren't for that convention, the Elders would already be fighting over her! - The man replied charmingly.
- And why didn't she go to level 5? - Kai asked indifferently.
In fact, he asked this question just to pass the time... But he didn't expect this man to be a fan of this contender. Immediately after asking the question, it was as if he burst into tears.....
- She's a very talented Array Master! She spends all her time in the Array Alliance without trying to keep up with status! But everyone knows that her power and talent are enough to be elevated to Personal Disciple. Many Elders have long insisted that she do so. And finally, they finally got their way! - The man proudly declared.
It seemed as if he was proud as if for himself.....
''These fanatics are really strange... How can a woman charm someone like that? I don't think this Iris can be Kessia's equal...' - Thought Kai.
Although he had only seen Kessia for a short period of time. But Kai was still sure that there was simply no more beautiful woman to be found! Having such a benchmark in his mind, all the other girls just couldn't drive him crazy. And if one remembered what Kai had been shown by the Queen of Lust in the guise of Kessia... It was simply unbelievable....
- Heh-heh-heh... - Kai laughed evilly.
- Why are you drooling?! Don't even dream about Iris, she's a different bird! - The man said firmly.
- It's the first time I've heard of her. How can I even think about her? - Rolling his eyes, Kai asked.
- I don't care. I was just giving you some friendly advice! Don't dream about it, and it won't hurt so much later! - He stated melancholically.
- Brother, you're such a deep conversationalist! Thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind! - With feigned admiration, Kai gave out.
'Jesus, just shut up already... When is this fucking tunnel going to end? I can't take it anymore...' - Thought to himself Kai.
Kai didn't particularly like this type of person... While this man wasn't a bad person, he didn't seem pleasant either. In Kai's mind, respect is given to people who go their own way. A person should have their own essence and their own core of strength, their own beliefs!
Even if a man is soft by nature, but still pursues his own goals, he is worthy of consideration. But this was a man living someone else's life and adoring his idol. For Kai, it was a strange life stance..... But, as with the guard Bran, Kai didn't judge anyone. Everyone has their own path, and no one knows which one is the right one.
'I definitely wouldn't be able to be friends with someone like that...' - Kai thought.
- Actually, we're here! That's where the first level starts! Good luck! - Suddenly the man said, pointing forwards with his hand.
Twenty metres away from him, the end of the tunnel could be felt... But what was beyond seemed a mystery. Kai only felt an empty space in the distance.
- Thank you for walking me through it! - Kai replied gratefully and walked towards the void.
The man calmly turned around and walked towards the exit. Although they exchanged words on the way out, they didn't feel a strong rapport. Neither of them was fixated, on the person they were talking to.
As soon as Kai came out of the tunnel, he felt a huge space in front of him. It was very dark, but if you got used to it, it was generally clear what surrounded you. But with his perception, Kai felt everything perfectly! He was in a huge underground cave....
It was circular in shape... But what was most interesting was its structure.....
In front of Kai was an incredibly deep chasm that seemed to cone downwards. The lower the cave walls descended, the narrower they became. This chasm was like a huge, receding cone going downwards.
Looking to his left, Kai saw a shallow path that spiralled along the wall. It slowly descended into the deepest part of the room. So by walking down it, and winding in circles along the wall, you were slowly descending.
- Well, let's go... It looks like it's going to be a long descent... - Kai said to himself and started to descend.
The slope of the path was not very steep, it slowly, ring by ring led you down.
Taking step after step, Kai expected some dangers... But so far he hadn't really noticed anything. Only after walking about two hundred metres, he felt a slight pressure.
'Is this the destructive energy Bran was talking about? This is ridiculous... It seems that the Hell of Assura has set my standards too high...' - Said Kai to himself in his mind.
He did feel the pressure of the energy on him. But to Kai, it was completely not serious. The Domain of the Pain King was truly destructive... And what was happening now... Just a whiff of wind!
- Okay... Maybe when I go to deeper levels it will become a little more difficult? - Kai said to himself and continued to descend.
Half an hour later, he suddenly heard a sharp sound!
- Fsssss! - A black figure flew towards Kai!
- Slowly... - He gave out disappointedly and waved his hand.
The moment Kai's palm touched the black figure. It shattered into small pieces.
'Hmm... It seems that this 'destructive' energy has formed a being that even has a physical body...' - Reasoned Kai in motion.
He realised this when his hand touched the silhouette and tore it to shreds. With his hand, he felt that the creature had flesh....