Indeed, I didn’t consider that! Upon hearing Nymeria’s words, Vastis had a realization.
“So, what you’re suggesting, Ms. Nymeria, is that Jared has someone powerful backing up, which is why isn’t afraid of Heavenfall Pavilion?” Vastis inquired.
“Despite being a Wandering Immortal Realm Level One cultivator, managed to enter the ancient ruins of level two. He even managed to injure Aziel in a fight. In fact, it was Jared who discovered that Julmis was a fraud…”
“Given all that has happened, don’t you think there’s more to Jared than meets the eye? If we provoked and offended those we shouldn’t have recklessly, Bloodbane Palace would be doomed,” Nymeria explained anxiously.
Upon hearing this, Vastis furrowed his brows slightly and said, “Within level two, who else but us doesn’t fear Heavenfall Pavilion? Even Celestial Palace’s Eighth Hall doesn’t dare to provoke Heavenfall Pavilion. So, who else is there to back Jared up?”
“There’s always someone more powerful out there. Even within level two, there might very well be factions we are unaware of,” Nymeria asserted.
Vastis fell silent, unsure of what to say at that moment.
“Vastis, send out the word. If Heavenfall Pavilion decides to attack Jared, Bloodbane Palace will lend a hand. Perhaps, we might even become allies. Whatever you do, don’t provoke him, and certainly don’t try to pry into those two coffins. Just wait and see,” Nymeria said.
“Right, I understand…” Vastis nodded in agreement.
***
Within the void in level two, a ripple could be seen, heralding the arrival of Jared and Jemima.
Jemima Cloud glanced at the void before and said, “We should be nearing the Murray residence.”
“Alright, let’s go then…” Jared gave a nod, leading Jemima as they flew forward.
Since they were near their destination, there was no need for the Teleportation Array.
One should know that using the Teleportation Array required a significant amount of resources, so it wasn’t something to be used casually. Yet, no sooner had the two continued their flight than Jared furrowed his brows.
“What’s wrong?” asked Jemima.
Jared didn’t utter a word. Instead, slowly extended his hand, gently waving it at the void in front of him.
As Jared waved his hand, the space in front of began to ripple like the surface of water.
“Someone’s messing with us. This void is a fake!” Jared said with a serious expression on his face.
“Fake?” Jemima was taken aback.
She hadn’t expected that someone would create a fake void to deceive them.
Come to think of it, this place isn’t very close to the Murray residence… In fact, we have no idea where we are!
“Come out, what’s the point of sneaking around and creating a false void?” Jared said coldly into the void.
“Not bad, you spotted it right away!” As the void gradually faded away, the true location of where they were revealed itself.
A young man appeared, dressed in a robe. His face was marked by a cold, mocking smile.
Behind the young man were four figures clad in black. Their eyes were the only features visible, the rest of their bodies were shrouded in dark cloth. Yet, in the eyes of these four individuals, there seemed to be an absence of any color or emotion. It was as if they were lifeless.
Jared turned to Jemima and asked, “Ms. Murray, do you know him?”
Jemima shook head and said, “I don’t… Level two is a huge place. I don’t know many people here.”
Upon noticing that Jemima didn’t recognize the young man standing before them, Jared asked, “Who are you? Why did you deceive us with the fake void?”
“I am Jack Hoff of Bloodbane Palace,” the young man stated coldly.
“Jack Off?” Jared burst out laughing. “What a name! Your parents must have hated you when you were born!”
Jared was almost in stitches. He couldn’t believe someone would actually have that name.
“Stop laughing! I’m Jack Hoff, not Jack Off!” Jack retorted angrily.
