Chapter 90: Don't Celebrate Too Early

Shit!

Grey cursed on seeing the attack which was currently flying towards him.

Bam!

The attack landed on his body, and he was sent flying. He landed almost fifteen meters away from his previous spot.

Looking at the earthen armor which was almost completely ruined from the attack, he couldnt help but feel lucky for awakening his earth element sooner. Had it been delayed just like the other elements, he would have been in serious problems in his current battle.

With the increase in his grade and stage, the strength of the earth armor has increased significantly. If before, it could defend against an all-out attack from someone in the Sixth stage, now it had no problem defending an attack of someone in the Eighth stage at least twice. But against someone in the Ninth stage, it could only withstand one attack.

He stared at his opponents calmly, being hit had disrupted his inscribing, now he has to start all over. If only he was already as proficient as Chris was, then he wouldnt have a problem dealing with these people.

Hes from the Qilin empire

The youth in the Eighth stage suddenly said.

Qilin empire, hmm, at first I only wanted to beat you up and let you go. But now, Ive changed my mind, this will be your burial ground

The cold-looking youth said arrogantly.

Although he was surprised Grey was able to survive their first onslaught of attacks. It still didnt change the fact that, to him, Grey wasnt an opponent who could bother them.

What makes you feel youre capable of achieving such feats?

Grey said in disdain.

Since theres a chance to talk for some time, Ill take it happily

He thought.

Normally, he wouldnt entertain them, but these arent normal times. He needs the heart of the beast, and there was no way fighting with them normally will work. If he could take out one of them, or even two before the fight gets to the critical point, then that would be great.

Youll know soon enough

The youth didnt waste time and immediately went on the offensive.

Wait!

Grey suddenly stretched out both arms in front of him.

Seeing this, the youth narrowed his eyes but still halted.

What?

He asked coldly.

Where are you from?

Grey asked.

He really didnt give a shit where they came from, but currently, hell do almost anything to delay them.

The trio looked at him before the other youth in the Ninth stage asked,

Why are you asking?

When he heard their reply, he felt elated. If he could at least delay them for three minutes, then itll be great. But he knew that was just a pipe dream.

Oh you see, I havent really interacted with anyone outside my empire, so I thought maybe you could tell me how things are in your emp

Boom!

Grey who was still speaking quickly dodged to the side and an attack landed where he was previously standing.

So impatient

He complained as he once again engaged in battle with the trio.

Four minutes later

Well, so far, Grey really hasnt been having a good time. Attacks were landing on him left and right, and he had used earth armor so many times that he couldnt keep count. Usually, after making the armor the first time, it stays with the Elementalist till the end of the battle unless it takes heavy attacks that will destroy it. But unfortunately for Grey, each time he makes one, it doesnt last up to a minute before its destroyed, some were even destroyed instantly.

His still being able to fight is mostly because of the earth armor and his movement technique. Currently, he felt like the speed boost he got from both the lightning and the wind element isnt enough, as, although he was fast, he couldnt dodge all of them.

Hes strong

The cold-looking youth said with a stunned expression.

Given their strength, they should be able to easily overpower Elementalists at the Ninth stage of the Arcane Plane. Yet, they have been unable to put down this person who is clearly in the Eighth stage. Whats worse is that he isnt only defending, but hes attacking as well.

Theyve seen Dual Elementalists before, but they have to admit that Grey was the strongest theyve seen. Unknowing to them, Grey was also using his wind element, but he was only using it to increase his speed and not using it to attack, so there is no way theyll find out.

The youth previously believed he could even deal with Grey on his own, but now, he knew he stood no chance against him. He even felt threatened, and it infuriated him, how can someone who is in a lower stage compared to him be stronger than he is? Not just that, but he also felt a sense of threat from him?

He immediately strengthened his resolve to kill Grey.

We must kill him

He said to the others.

They nodded their heads. He wasnt the only one who felt threatened by Grey, they also felt the same way. If they battled Grey one on one, they would not last five minutes before he makes short work of them.

Their opponent was from the Qilin empire, and there have been rumors saying theyll be going to war with the Qilin empire soon. The trio was from the Azure empire. And naturally, theyll also take part in the war. If they were to allow Grey to grow further, hell become a big threat to them if the war starts.

Someone like Grey could greatly influence the flow of a battle since he can take on several opponents who are in a stronger stage than he is.

Their attacks became fiercer and soon, injuries started appearing in Greys body. Although they werent severe, at the rate the battle was going, it wouldnt be long before he falls.

Six minutes later

Just a little more

Grey told himself.

He was already starting to lose hope in the battle as his inscriptions had been stopped halfway countless times during the battle. But this time, he was already almost done, in another minute, his inscription will be complete. Then these people will get it from him.

While the battle was going on, something was taking place that none of the people there noticed. Greys blood was slowly flowing towards his bag like it was being attracted by a strange force.

Inside his bag, the previous pitch black egg was different compared to its previous appearance. Now, if one looks closer, theyll notice vein-like red lines moving around the egg, it was like a moving blood vessel. Greys blood flowed in the direction of the egg and it in turn absorbs it. But theres no way the bleeding Grey will realize the blood which was flowing from his body was moving in the direction of the egg.

Lightning Rain

Grey used one of his strongest moves.

The trio was slightly taken aback by the sudden appearance of the lightning, but the two at the Ninth stage were able to escape the range of the attack quickly. The youth in the Eighth stage wasnt as fast as they were, and he was caught in it.

Great!

Grey didnt think twice and sent an earthen spear towards his opponent.

His current motive was simple, and that was to, kill these people. The thought of letting them go if he were to defeat them had already far left his head. He already noticed the killing intent from them, since they want to kill him, why would he let them go if he had the chance.

When he started cultivating, one of his mottos was, as long as you attempt to kill me, then Ill kill you first. Showing mercy to your enemies is the same as hurting yourself, he learned that from the different books he had read which told the stories of some legends who fell because they decided to show mercy to their enemies.

He already marked them dead the moment he sensed their killing intent.

The youth in the Eighth stage was unfortunately hit with paralysis when the lightning touched him, so all he could do was stare as the earthen spear moved towards him. Fear and despair were visible in his eyes, he didnt want to die.

Just as the spear was about to hit him, it collided with an arrow made of fire which came from his back.

The youth who closed his eyes opened them after some time. When he noticed he wasnt hit by the earthen spear, tears of joy fell from his eyes. He survived, he had escaped death.

A smile appeared on his face after this thought flashed through his head. But then, his smiling face froze, and his eyes were filled with unwillingness as his body fell lifelessly on the ground, he was dead.

Dont celebrate too early

Grey who noticed the youths joy when he realized he wasnt hit said with a cold smile.

How?

The cold-looking youth asked dumbfounded.

He destroyed the attack Grey sent towards his friend, so how did he still get hit and die?

The other youth also stared at the dead youth with fear eminent in his eyes.

Who attacked him?

At the thought of this, he quickly looked around but still couldnt find anyone.

Grey stared at the two stunned youths and his smile grew colder.

This place is really fitting for a burial ground. Only, it wont be mine

He said as he launched himself towards them, above him was a silver symbol.