Jared and his companions successfully entered the vortex, only to be met with a swarm of ghost faces all around them, so dense it was impossible to see past them.
Each face was cloaked in dark mist, with claw-like tendrils slithering outward.
“Don’t stop!” Jared shouted.
He activated his Golem Body. A golden light wrapped around him, and a shield of internal flame formed to protect them. Even Reidan, despite being at Top Level Immortal Realm, looked pale. After being locked away for centuries, his strength hadn’t fully recovered. And this was the celestial realm, couldn’t afford to act recklessly.
Trailing behind, Flaxseed stared at the sea of ghost faces and growled, “Enough already. Show your real form, if you’ve got the guts. Who are you trying to scare with these cheap tricks?”
Three charms appeared in his hand, and flung them without a second thought
Boom!
A thunderous roar followed, and a powerful energy shockwave blasted out In all directions.
A brilliant light erupted, illuminating the entire vortex. Finally, they could see what they were up against.
All the ghost faces came from a single source, a massive figure cloaked in deathly energy, gripping a giant battle axe. The tendrils and twisted ghost faces had grown from his body, like hair sprouting from a beast.
Compared to this creature, Jared and the others looked like ants.
“F*ck! What the h*ll is this thing? Don’t tell me it’s the one who made this cage,” Jared muttered, unable to hide his shock.
Boom!
Before they could react, the monster swung its battle axe at them, unleashing a wave of sheer terror. The tendrils and ghost faces followed close behind in a frenzied attack.
Trapped in the narrow space of the vortex, there was nowhere to run.
Reldan’s eyes widened, was already regretting leaving the prison. Honestly, if was just going to die right after escaping, might as well have stayed in the cell. There was always a chance he’d be released eventually.
“You oversized dumb*ss, being tall won’t save you!” Flaxseed cursed, slamming his palm forward.
Suddenly, a blue ice rune formed in his hand and detonated with explosive force.
An overwhelming chill swept through the area.
Boom!
In just a breath, the tendrils, the ghost faces, everything, froze solid. The towering figure with the battle axe was caught mid-swing, frozen in place.
It was as though time itself had stopped.
Flaxseed reached out and tapped one of the frozen tendrils.
Crack… Crack…
A cascade of shattering echoed as the frozen forms disintegrated into dust.
Reidan stared at Flaxseed, too stunned to speak.
Even Jared was impressed. “Mr. Flaxseed, not bad. You’ve still got it…”
“Of course I do. I was this close to becoming a heavenly immortal, remember? I may have been reincarnated, but all my skills came with me. Now that I’m in the celestial realm again, just give me some time, I’ll be back to where I was.” Flaxseed smirked, clearly feeling himself.
“Then I’m counting on you to take the lead,” Jared chuckled.
“I got your back,” Flaxseed said. “But in return, you have to help me out with the ladies. You’ve always had a way with women. Just toss a few my way, will you?”
“F*ck!” Jared rolled his eyes.
Off to the side, Reidan listened to the two of them banter, completely speechless.
“I’m just kidding. I wouldn’t touch your woman even if you begged me to,” Flaxseed said, patting Jared on the shoulder. “Let’s move. That thing wasjust a puppet, not the master ofthis place!”
Jared nodded, and the group pressed onward through the vortex passage.
