Chapter 19 - Cocytus!!

Just as Chen Linjian, Tatsuya, Miyuki, and a bunch were moving to the depths of Ancient Orchid City, a group of people appeared at the Ancient Orchid City's entrance.

The group of people was dressed in black robes, a total of 15 people.

"Are you sure that those kids are from nobility families?" The leading man swept his gaze to the few people by his side and asked. His figure was tall, a head taller than those by his side.

"Yes, Yun Hua Deacon!" One of the black-robed men replied.

"Good!" Yun Hua Decon's face had a grim smile and said, "Go capture three kids with the highest rank. Use them to exchange for ransom with those big families and kill the rest!"

The Dark Guild is a dreadful existence in Glory City. They would often kidnap nobilities kids to exchange for random. They are like a bunch of leeches, living in the shadows of Glory City. They would use all sorts of methods to gather money to provide training resources to the members of the guild. Although many families in Glory City would gather together numerous times to wipe the Dark Guild out, the Dark Guild would suddenly disappear.

It's said that the Dark Guild's headquarters was located at a very secretive location in the St. Ancestral Mountains. They are an extremely powerful force that even Lord Ye Mo could not eradicate.

*Sou Sou Sou* The black-robed guys all skimmed towards the Ancient Orchid City.

Inside Ancient Orchid City Ruins

The group was moving forward stealthily.

Occasionally, there would be Giant Blue Armed Apes appearing. These demon beasts have a height of two meters. Their thick arms were like black pillars, but they were very agile and they are generally Silver ranked.

Six Giant Blue Armed Apes were flying across the walls of the ruins, tailing Chen Linjian and the group.

These Giant Blue Armed Apes have fearsome intelligence. Realizing that there were over 30 people, they didn't go forward. They only tailed them, waiting for their chance.

"These Giant Blue Armed Apes are annoying!" Chen Linjian frowned. Although these Giant Blue Armed Apes did not charge at them, they couldn't do anything to the Giant Blue Armed Apes.

At this time Miyuki gracefully moved forward "let me help." She could feel more and more Apes coming towards them. Although they were mostly silver rank and the people in this group had enough strength to handle them. She still didn't want to take the risk, not with Ziyun's safety on the line.

Nie Li who was about to use his crossbow also stopped. He was also curious to see what she could do.

Miyuki's soul force started to fluctuate. Seeing the fluctuation of a 3-Star Silver Rank everyone was surprised. They watched as Miyuki's hair slowly turned blue, A blue crystal appeared on her forehead, finally, two pair of wings appeared on her back.

Everyone looked at her floating in the air. They were entranced by her. They thought she looked like a goddess. Even Ziyun hadn't seen her like this.

Miyuki slowly opened her eyes and softly said while looking at more Gaint Blue Armed Apes coming towards them "Get ready" but she didn't get any answer.

Tatsuya looked at them all mesmerized by her *Cough* "If you don't want to die then pay attention to the apes"

His words seemed to have an effect they hastily looked away and looked towards the Apes.

"I will freeze them. Kill them." Miyuki ordered. She slowly raised her hand "Cocytus"

As soon as the words left her mouth all of the Apes suddenly stopped moving.

Nie Li took out his crossbow and attacked *sou* the arrow traveled and struck one of the Ape but there was no change. Seeing this everyone felt weird they thought Nie Li arrow didn't do anything.

"As long as they are under Miyuki's Influence they cannot die even if they want to. So, kill as many as you can. Miyuki can't hold on for long."

When Chen Linjian heard it he felt a chill on his body. He also knew he couldn't waste time like this.

"Come with me!! Attack!!!" While shouting Chen Linjian immediately rushed over, wielded his sword, and chop downwards but even then no blood flowed.

Others also attacked other demon beasts. Soon, every demon beast had few slashed marks on its body.

"Step back"

As soon as they heard Miyuki's order they stepped back. Seeing them at a safe distance Miyuki released the beasts from under her influence. Ever since coming to this world, Miyuki's control over Cocytus had also drastically increased. She could freely control its effect from temporary to permanence.

In instant blood spurted out from the beast's body. One after another their bodies started to drop. Others looked at the scene with amazement. That was too easy, they had never seen anything like that. Miyuki flapped her wings to gain height she already knew all locations of all the beasts but she was trying to hide her abilities as much as possible. Or, at least spread fake information about her abilities. The deadliest thing was not unknown information the enemy trusted was wrong information.

When she had enough height she started to use another ability gained by Leviathan. Telepathy.

"I sense one Spirit Grade demon beast, others are normal grade apes. A large quantity of them is coming here. Divide into groups, take different routes. I will guide you to your destination."

Everyone was surprised by hearing about Spirit Grade demon beast but they were more surprised by Miyuki's talking directly in their head. Chen Linjian was also amazed but he knew this was not the right time for this.

Chen Linjian knitted his brows "We can't fight them together. Even if we can kill Spirit Grade but will all those other Apes there will be casualties. We'll all split into six teams and meet at fort. Tatsuya will you come with us?"

Tatsuya looked up at Miyuki floating "Go, I will stay here and protect Miyuki"

Ziyun heard that and spoke up "Tatsuya-ge what are you talking about! this place will soon be flooded with demon beasts!! you will get hurt. Miyuki-jiemie can fly. She won't have trouble. How will you face so many beasts together? "

Chen Linjian wanted to say something to convince him but before he could he saw Tatsuya moving his arm in a motion as if he was pulling a curtain. Slowly he saw as Tatsuya's whole body disappeared as if he was never there.

They couldn't see him anywhere. They heard his voice coming from every direction "Go, don't worry about him. Miyuki will guide you." After that, he paused "Nie Li, protect Ziyun."

Nie Li said "I will"

Ye Ziyun had a blush on her face "I can protect myself Tatsuya-ge"

Chen Linjian looked at the situation and said "Everyone start moving and don't stop!! Go, Go, GO!!"

After they left. Miyuki came down and stood beside Tatsuya asked curiously "What was that?"

"Bend Light. A Bakudo I bought. They couldn't see me even if I was standing here." Tatsuya said, He gently looked at her "Miyuki, you look stunning."

Miyuki tucked her hair behind her ear with a smile. She moved her hand forward as if asking Tatsuya to hold hers "Tatsuya-sama, should we go towards Ziyun and Nie Li"

Tatsuya held her hand "Yeah, It seems members of Dark Guild is also in that direction"

'Teleport'

In the next moment, the only thing left in their place were blue fluttering dots of light.

When they reappeared they were a distance away.

Miyuki's transformation reverted. They looked at the surrounding, they were standing in the shade of a tree. Seeing that Tatsuya took out another cloak and picnic mat and he put the cloak on Miyuki "Bent Light"

After that, he spread Picnic Mat from his ring and spread it on the group. "It will take sometime before they get here. You should rest and restore your stamina too."

Miyuki turned around and gently hugged him "Sit with me"

Tatsuya sat down with his back taking support from the tree. He gently pulled Miyuki into his arms. Miyuki put her head on his chest and let her body lean on him.

Even though Miyuki could feel the chaos in the forest, the roars of the monsters, she felt like there was no other place where she could feel this peaceful.

Tatsuya moved his hand across her hairs with his eyes closed.

For some time they enjoyed each other's warmth in peace Until something broke their peace.

They heard the sound of people running. Miyuki lazily opened her eyes. "If they continue in that direction they will cross paths with Dark Guild"

Tatsuya opened his eyes and looked at her "Miyuki, do you have enough Ether?" Ether was a system item from Eos which helped restore soul force completely.

"Yes, I have enough"

"Then, please follow them and protect them. I will block the demon beasts"

Miyuki knew Tatsuya didn't want her to follow him. With her around, he wouldn't be able to use his powers to the fullest.

She kissed his lips "Go win Tatsuya-sama"

Tatsuya smiled at her "I will, You take care of yourself."

Seeing Ziyun's group passing them.

Miyuki took ether to restore her soul force and transformed into her leviathans form. She politely bowed a little "then Tatsuya-sama, I will be off."

Tatsuya looked at Miyuki flying away then started walking in the other direction. He also took off his Cloak 'Ironically, I have to attract attention.'

In just a few moments Tatsuya's torrents of grey energy started to appear around Tatsuya. This grey energy was his original soul force. Unlike his artificial soul realm which had just average talent. The talent of his original soul realm was off the charts. Even without a proper cultivation technique, he was able to reach 3-Star Silver Rank in just two weeks. That too when he was focusing on cultivating his artificial soul realm.

Although it looked like nothing happened with all that soul force touching his surrounding but that wasn't true. Everything that his soul force touched disintegrated but in the next instant, it was recreated.

That's why on the surface it looked like nothing was happening if a human or demon beast got touched by this they will die since the only thing Tatsuya couldn't recreate was life.

He walked towards the monsters while looking at the plants that were not withering 'they just look alive'

Just when he was lost in thought he heard the roar of Spirit Grade Monsters. He knew that monster was closing in.