Chapter 130: Exploring the Palace (3) - Am I a Lord?

The noise was something I had never heard. It entered my ears, giving me an unpleasant sensation. It was like a scream coming straight from hell! That thing must be the demonic creature they talked about! It had arrived quicker than I imagined.

"Everyone, be silent," the Golden Core cultivator whispered. "Let us hide. Follow me."

As we followed the Golden Core cultivator, a sense of fear and anticipation filled the air. The deafening noise grew louder, echoing through the corridors, making it clear that our lives were in imminent danger. We held our breaths, praying that our hiding spot would keep us safe from the wrath of this terrifying creature. 

The location we chose was behind a hidden bookshelf inside the library, which had a secret passage! The Golden Core cultivator pulled one particular book from the bookshelf, and the entrance opened, revealing a tiny bedroom.