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Chapter 192 Formidable Enemy

Ye Xiao stroked his chin thoughtfully. After a moment, he turned to the beast rider and said, "You take everyone up first. I'll check down here."

"Hey young man, we're about to leave. Don't cause trouble out of curiosity."

An elderly nobleman, clearly wary of what was imprisoned on the seventh floor, spoke with some nervousness.

"Oh, do you perhaps know something?"

The nobleman's strange attitude caught Ye Xiao's attention.

"No one knows the specifics. But all the Aslans have heard that only those who are so vicious that even the royal family cannot handle them are suppressed in the seventh level of prison."

The old nobleman swallowed hard. "To be honest, before I came here, I was a professor of divination at the Royal Magic Academy. I was at least a Grandmaster level."

“I can sense that the fates behind those three doors are all extraordinary, especially the giant door in the middle. Once it is opened, it may lead to utter destruction.”

"Although the empire is currently in crisis, releasing certain things may only bring about greater disaster. Do not let your insistence on temporary confrontation blind you, young man, please be extremely cautious."

The elderly nobleman spoke with caution.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao took out the black snake he was holding and asked, "What's locked behind this door?"

"I don't know either,"

But the black snake knew nothing about it, shaking its head frantically, "My master never let me open this place. I can't possibly look inside without permission."

"Well……"

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Xiao finally decided to give up, withdrawing his hand from the strange sealing stone. "That makes sense. Then I'll listen to you, sir."

"It's rare for young people to act without being impulsive; they have great potential."

The old nobleman breathed a sigh of relief and praised him.

Ye Xiao wasn't some stubborn fool who let curiosity kill the cat.

Even a madman like the Dark Shepherd couldn't open these three doors, which shows that they weren't confident in controlling what was inside.

Ye Xiao recalled that in the memories of past reincarnations he had collected, he had also awakened the Old Gods in order to fight against the witch Ella, which had led to the current mess. In a way, that was a lesson learned.

Therefore, it's best not to make the same mistake a second time.

So he followed the others back up to the sixth floor and began searching for the hidden path mentioned by the middle-aged nobleman from the architect's family.

However, while searching for the way, he still felt a little itchy.

What could be hidden behind that door that even the mad "Lydia" behind the Dark Shepherds didn't dare to open it?

Even the oldest nobleman present couldn't give a clear answer. He even sent a message to Li Cheng, asking him to consult Elon, but Elon was also completely unaware of the matter.

"There really is something sealed on the seventh underground floor of the palace? I, a southerner, always thought it was just a legend."

These are Elon's exact words.

Without clear information, it was really not a good idea to court death, so no matter how curious Ye Xiao was, he could only give up helplessly.

"boom--"

However, just as they were searching for the hidden exit, a loud noise came from the floor above.

A sudden earthquake shook the ground, causing some gravel to fall from the prison.

"It seems the fourth floor has been breached, and reinforcements from the imperial palace are on their way."

The Earth Priest, who was in charge of sensing the situation, reported.

"Templars, heed my command! Prepare to form ranks and engage the enemy, while covering the retreat of the others!"

The Beast Knight Commander immediately gave the order.

"Damn it, does that hidden passage really exist? I've been searching for ten minutes and still haven't seen it!?"

A noble prisoner's forehead began to bead with cold sweat. He pressed his hand against the stone wall and released earth magic to try to sense the cavity, but to no avail.

"Of course there is."

The middle-aged noble architect had a calm expression and focused eyes, as if he were observing the structure of the entire dungeon. "It's just that there's probably a perception-blocking array on it. I'll need some time to find it."

"Hey—big brother, you're not kidding us! We finally got out, and if we fail now, I won't be able to die in peace when I see my goddess!"

The other nobles were making a ruckus, but their hands never stopped; they used various methods of striking or bombarding the solid wall with spells.

At this time, even the most pampered nobles dared not slack off, for everyone knew that time was life.

On the other side, the earth priests set up traps and barriers at the upper entrance, which had been deliberately blocked by falling rocks and collapses, and piled up one restriction after another without hesitation.

Ye Xiao leaned against a stone pillar, silently drinking a recovery potion. The small black snake was bound by several ropes and hung from his waist like a pendant.

After the battle on the fourth floor, his energy expenditure was not low. The main problem was that the tentacle balls used to rescue people consumed a lot of mana. And the upcoming battle against the support sent by the palace would probably be another fierce fight.

The maid, Fisher, stood not far away, her legs crossed against the stone wall, seemingly resting and recovering her strength. However, she would occasionally glance over to look at Ye Xiao.

"What's wrong?"

Such obvious stares prompted Ye Xiao to ask a question.

"Have I seen you somewhere?"

Fisher crossed his arms over his chest.

"……You think too much."

Ye Xiao didn't want this guy to recall the events of the Seven Seas City at this moment, lest internal strife break out on his side before he even started fighting the enemy.

Last time, Ye Xiao had to use a lot of persuasion to get Sivirif to put down his sword. It seems that Fisher still has special feelings for the Third Prince. If he finds out the truth, they might fight.

"Well……"

Fisher narrowed her eyes slightly, staring intently at Ye Xiao's face, which was completely hidden by the hood and collar, seemingly with some suspicion.

Left with no other choice, Ye Xiao turned to the side and held the magic restoration potion high, making it look like he was drinking it with his eyes, which was strangely comical.

The skill "Drug Addict" has been upgraded to Grandmaster level.

[Potion effectiveness +70%, potion side effects -50%]

Huh, when did this skill level up to this point? Ye Xiao was slightly taken aback.

About five minutes later, another wave of violent tremors occurred.

But this tremor clearly occurred overhead, indicating that the enemy was already close by.

The noble prisoners hastened their search, while the knights of the Earth Sanctuary held their breath, watching the heavily sealed gate with grips on their weapons.

"Rumble"

"Rumble..."

The vibrations and rumbling sounds continued incessantly, becoming increasingly clear.

After drinking a bottle of recovery potion, Ye Xiao held the glass bottle in his hand. After a few seconds of silence, his slightly closed eyes suddenly looked upwards.

"coming."

"boom--"

A loud bang was heard, but what was blown open was not the door in front of them, but the ceiling above their heads.

Huge rocks fell amidst the dust, and a knight wearing a blue cloak descended from the sky, his imposing figure outlined by gleaming silver armor.

Light streamed down from the breach, as if divine light were enveloping it.

The Earth Knights turned around in unison, and upon seeing who it was, they all looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Even the maid Fisher, who had maintained a cold expression, suddenly showed a hint of surprise.

"Who is this?"

Seeing this, Ye Xiao asked in a low voice.

"Those bastards... they actually sent this guy here?!"

Fisher did not answer Ye Xiao's question, but the cold-faced knight slightly raised his head, his arrogant gaze sweeping over everyone present.

“I am Lancelot, the commander of the Sky Knights.”

"You villains who have jeopardized the glory of the Empire, your fate ends here."

Chapter 193 The Empire's First Shot

A righteous and awe-inspiring voice echoed through the dungeon, and several knights clad in dark green armor descended from the sky like divine warriors, falling simultaneously from the large hole.

Sky Knights...

Looking at this scene, Ye Xiao quickly realized that this was the Aslan Knights, the same group that Serendra originally belonged to, who rode griffins.

However, perhaps because the dungeon was not spacious enough, they did not bring any mounts.

"kill!"

There was little verbal exchange between the two sides; the knights who had come with Lancelot acted decisively as if they had encountered heretics.

Seeing this, the believers of the Earth Sanctuary knew that there was no possibility of communication between the two sides. The other side had come with a royal decree of suppression, and if they wanted to survive and bring the truth out of the dungeon, they had no choice but to fight to the death at this moment.

The two sides, who should have belonged to the same country, engaged in a duel in this dark prison. The torrent of magic shone brightly, causing the entire cave to shake violently.

Sharp thorns spread across the land like ocean waves, and proliferating vines transformed the space into a dense forest, with countless shooting stone spears darting through the woods.

Aslan's army is known for its powerful and imposing battles due to its use of magic, which alters the entire terrain of the cave.

But it was this commotion that made the noble architect notice a peculiar stone pillar in the corner.

Unlike the other stone pillars around it, if you look closely at the top of that pillar, you will find that it is not connected to the ceiling.

"that's it!"

The noble architect cried out in surprise, staggering through the rain of falling pebbles to the stone pillar, groping with both hands.

Soon, he discovered a loose structure on its base. When he pressed it in, the huge stone pillar began to rotate on its own.

"Rumble--"

The mechanism hidden behind the wall made a muffled sound as it activated, and the thick floorboards beside the stone pillars slowly opened to the sides, revealing the deep cave entrance hidden beneath.

"This way!"

He waved to the other noble prisoners who were still hiding behind their bunkers, looking nervous. They noticed the opening in the hole and rushed over from all around.

But just as they gathered at the edge of the cave, a long lance flew out from afar like a shooting star, slamming into the cave edge with a sharp whistling sound.

"A cunning villain! Trying to escape justice?!"

Lancelot, the Knight Commander, moved with the agility of a cannonball across the battlefield and landed in an instant.

He stomped his foot on the ground, and the shockwave sent the nobles surrounding the cave flying like fallen leaves.

Those closest to the cave entrance were directly smashed into a bloody pulp by the impact.

If it weren't for the quick reaction of the earth priests and the noble mages skilled in magic behind them, who summoned a protective barrier in time, most of the prisoners would have been killed or injured in that leap.

"Lancelot! Are you insane?! You really dare to do this?!"

Among the crowd, a count of relatively high status pointed at the knight commander and angrily exclaimed, "These hundreds of people are nobles who have inherited their positions in the empire for generations. We have shed blood and made contributions for the country. Are you trying to wipe us all out here?!"

Lancelot gripped the lance's butt handle with his large hand and yanked the spearhead, which was longer than his body, out of the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

On his mature and resolute face, his eyes revealed an unwavering determination.

"You are now merely prisoners of rebellion, ordered by the Queen to be killed without exception."

"Damn it, this stubborn old man!"

The noble count turned pale instantly, and his voice trembled.

As an Aslan, he knew very well that this guy was one of the Seven Saints of the Human Race, and was ranked alongside the Earth Sword Saint Elon as one of the two heroes of Aslan.

But Elon is old and no longer at his peak, while this guy is in his prime. If nothing unexpected happens, he could kill everyone here by himself.

The secrets known to the prisoners could shake the foundations of the new empress's rule. The fact that the other side sent this guy to annihilate them clearly shows their determination to leave no survivors, even at the cost of public opinion.

Lancelot brandished his lance, the long, heavy battle weapon whistling through the wind in his hands, his cloak fluttering as he moved.

The spear tip, gleaming with a cold light, was aimed at the face of the noble count. Even though he was a veteran who had distinguished himself on the border, his legs went weak the moment he faced the undisguised, fierce killing intent emanating from the Saint-level.

But at that moment, a throwing knife silently arced through the air and shot toward Lancelot.