Death… And Me

Chapter 1349 - A Shadow

Rean believed that Celsoʼs group would definitely pay very close attention to their surroundings this time. Perhaps they would be able to find their group, which would definitely cause trouble in the future. Unless, of course, they fought Celsoʼs group and got rid of them. Itʼs just that everyone in their five-person group was at the Elemental Transformation Realm, so it would be a complicated thing to do so with no victory guaranteed. Even if they could win, killing the other party would be another story altogether.

However, Roan didnʼt seem to care about it. ʼLetʼs follow Celso again. Thatʼs our best choice.ʼ

ʼWhy?ʼ Hurio Rean, Kentucky, and Lilia asked in response.

Roan then explained, ʼSimple. First of all, the marks are only given to the people the dragon finds to be the most worthy. If we follow another group, we might not receive any marks at all, depending on their talents. Also, Celso had definitely warned the other Dragon Tail Brotherhood members about what happened, so the other guys will still keep an eye out. Last but not least, we need to follow them to see if they really know where the pools are located or if itʼs just a coincidence that they found the first one.ʼ

Rean and the others had to admit Roan was right. ʼAlright, then. Letʼs pretend that weʼre leaving before Celsoʼs group does.ʼ

Everyone jumped on Kentuckyʼs back before flashing into the distance. Celso, obviously, noticed that, as did most of the other groups still remaining. They all thought that Reanʼs group was the same as the others who left. They couldnʼt resist staying in this place for too long, so they wanted to reach the exit.

However, after the twins made sure no one was looking anymore, Rean activated his Light bending skill and asked Kentucky to go back. By the time they arrived, the rest of the groups had already separated, heading somewhere else by themselves.

It wasnʼt a problem for Kentucky, though. He could see further than most, so he still managed to find the direction Celsoʼs group was heading in. ʼFortunately, they didnʼt change the composition of Celsoʼs group. Theyʼre still the same five members.ʼ

ʼThatʼs to be expected,ʼ Rean replied. ʼEven though theyʼre from the same organization, everyone there wants to gather the marks. If thereʼs even a small chance that joining Celso would lead to losing the second mark, the rest of the members from other groups definitely wonʼt join him.ʼ

With Kentuckyʼs vision and Reanʼs Light bending skill, they were able to stay hidden from Celsoʼs group as they followed Celso and the others. Sure enough, Celsoʼs group seemed to be a lot more aware of their surroundings, afraid that they were being followed again. However, Divine Sense in the Lost Star Realm was still blurry, so they had to rely on other detection abilities.

Then again, even though everything was chaotic in the range of the volcanoes, there was still wind and other things. With that said, Rean and Roan guided Kentucky so that their smell wouldnʼt be carried over to Celsoʼs group.

The sound made by Kentucky as he flapped his wings didnʼt escape at all as their group also kept a Divine Energy barrier up. All in all, they left no clues left on the ground since they were flying, no Divine Sense, no sound, no sight visible from the naked eye, and no smell. If Celsoʼs group was full of Transition Realm cultivators, they would still most likely not find Rean and the others with such preparations.

However, a few hours after Kentucky began to follow Celsoʼs group, Kentucky noticed a shadow flashing somewhere nearby. It was very fast, making it really hard to detect. If not because of his improved sight, Kentucky would have missed that shadow entirely. ʼRean, Roan, thereʼs someone else following Celsoʼs group.ʼ

ʼWhat?! Who is it?ʼ Rean asked.

ʼI donʼt know,ʼ Kentucky replied. ʼIt moved way too quickly, trying to stay out of sight. All I can say is that the one following Celsoʼs group is much stronger than we are. That wasnʼt the kind of speed we can achieve with our cultivation levels.ʼ

Hurio couldnʼt help but ask, ʼCould it be that someone else is also trying to steal Celsoʼs group mark?ʼ

Roan immediately shook his head, saying, ʼI donʼt think thatʼs the case. Most likely, thatʼs someone from the Dragon Tail Brotherhood. In fact, it should be one of their Void Tempering Realm elders.ʼ

How could Rean and the others not know what that meant? The guy was keeping out of sight so that he could watch over Celso and the others. Celsoʼs group got robbed once, so they might get robbed again during the time they get their second mark.

ʼI see...ʼ Rean noticed something else. ʼThey hope that the people who stole the first marks will appear again. After all, four members of Celsoʼs group are still without the first mark. Since the marks can be stolen once their owner is killed, thatʼs their best option. Donʼt forget that we believe we have no time to return to the first level anymore. Thatʼs their only choice unless they decide to attack the other top ten powers. However, if they decide to do that, they will definitely wait until everyone arrives at the third level so that they can avoid meaningless conflict.ʼ

Roan and the others agreed with Rean on that. ʼOf course, this is all speculation. That shadow might be some ancient beast from the second level. Or maybe itʼs someone from the other top ten powers. Letʼs not forget we also have cultivators who are not part of any of the top ten powers. As far as we know, any of these options are possible, or maybe none of them at all.ʼ

Lilia then remembered something. ʼWe still donʼt know if Void Tempering Realm experts can find low-level cultivators with their natural spatial detection ability. However, the shadow thatʼs following Celsoʼs group doesnʼt seem to have noticed us yet. If Void Tempering Realm cultivators can really find enemies with lower cultivation levels through that ability, then its range isnʼt that big.ʼ

Reanʼs group looked at each other after that. There was only one way to find out, and that was to get closer. Itʼs just that they definitely wouldnʼt do such an idiotic move. ʼLetʼs stay away as far as possible. Kentucky, you should be able to detect that shadow easier now that you have noticed its presence. Make sure you donʼt get too close. Weʼll eventually find out its identity.ʼ

Kentucky nodded after hearing that.. ʼUnderstood.ʼ