HELPLESSNESS

More than 10,000 Shadows had surrounded them. How could they tolerate it? They knew that there is definitely a weakness for these shadows. But the worst part is, they don't know how to counter them.

"Now what?" ,Gnan asked in worry and frustration, "How are we going to deal with these shadows?"

Gutherson remained silent. It is obvious that even he doesn't have any solution for this problem. He looked at the approaching shadows with sharp eyes.

"Just give up Esteemed Guests! You have nowhere to go." ,At that time Russell's voice rang out from one of the shadows, "I hope that you do not put any resistence and come back to me peacefully. Don't make it hard on yourselves."

Both Gnan and Gutherson were annoyed. They failed to understand exactly what these shadows were. And they don't know how to counter them. Even the Greater Dao of Light is being unaffected.

Both Gnan and Gutherson looked at each other. They had nothing but helplessness on their faces. They were irritated for not able to do anything. Especially Gnan. He was one of those people who didn't master the Dao Yet. Arjun was taking the class for Adam and others. Gnan should also had to join the class.

But these annoying shadows doesn't allow him to. Out of helplessness, both Gnan and Gutherson had to deal with the shadows first. Then they were supposed to join the class.

But these shadows were very annoying. And they had no way to deal with them. Even the Greater Dao of Light had failed to deal with it.

"Go to him." ,When they were wondering what to do, Arjun's voice rang out within their mind.

"Damn it! Are you trying to get us killed?" ,Gnan asked in annoyance.

"I don't. But what choice do you have now?" ,Arjun asked, "I can't help you. Adam and others are on the verge of breakthrough. They are in the critical juncture. So I had to stay here. Let me wrap up things here. Then I will come to you for rescue."

"What if they kill us instead?" ,Gnan asked.

"They won't." ,Arjun said, "There is no way they will kill you. They want to use you to get to me. They want to use you as the hostages in order to weaken me. They knew that I am strong. They won't act rashly against me. If they think that I am overpowering them, then they will definitely use you to make me vulnerable. So you people are really important for them."

"But what exactly are these annoying shadows?" ,Gutherson asked, "Why can't me Greater Dao of Light is being ineffective against it?"

Arjun replied, "No Dao can harm them. I know what they are. It's very complicated to explain it to you. Even if you two understand what they are, you don't have what it takes to defeat these shadows. This Russell... I don't know how he managed to do it. But he is not a simple person. In this competition, he might be the second stronger person after Bruce!"

"What?" ,Gnan and Gutherson were stunned. To evaluate Russell with Bruce, then this opponent is much stronger than he appears."

"Go and surrender." ,Arjun said, "As soon as I wrap things up here, I will come to your rescue. After all, the reason why they caught you is so that they could make me vulnerable. They won't kill you. You have my guarantee."

Both Gnan and Gutherson sighed. They suddenly understood that they have underestimated the situation they were in. Their situation is not just bad. But their situation is just worse.

Arjun disconnected the Mental connection with both Gnan and Gutherson. He didn't care about their safety. He knew that there are people high up in this vast expanse, who were protecting them from shadows. So even if his statement was wrong and they will decide to kill both Gutherson and Gnan, then Arjun was sure that 'that person' won't sit idly and do nothing. So he was not worried about them that much.

"So what is your decision?" ,At that time Russell's voice rang out from within the shadows, "Will you cooperate? Or are you going to make things difficult for yourselves?"

"We will cooperate." ,Gutherson sighed and replied. He knew that he had to go with Arjun's decision. He had no way to get rid of these shadows. Even though it is risky, staying with Russell as hostages had the high chances for their survival."

"That is good to hear. And a wise decision if you ask me." ,Russell said, "Please come back. I have a business proposal for you people."

"What business proposal?" ,Gutherson asked warily. He knew that these kind of merchants are truly troublesome than a powerful enemy with righteous mind.

"You will understand once you come to me." ,Russell said. And then all the shadows disappeared from their views. Not even a single one remained.

But both Gutherson and Gnan knew that these shadows were just sleeping. If they did anything funny like trying to run away, then these shadows will rise and start to hunt them down. So they started to walk back. They started to run in the direction where Russell was staying.

Very soon they went back to Russell's place. Russell was as usually meditating as if he was the incarnation of a righteous sage. As Gnan and Gutherson came and stood in front of him, Russell opened his eyes and stood up.

He smiled and said, "We lcome back, Esteemed Guests! Please brighten my humble place with your presence."

"Shut your crap." ,Gnan said impatiently, "Tell me. What is this business proposal that you were blabbering about?"

Gnan was on the verge of eruption. The juniors were on the verge of making their breakthrough into the Dao. And yet because of the annoying shadows of this bastard, he had to delay his mastery in the Dao. How could he stay calm?

"Please don't be angry with us, Esteemed Guest!" ,Russell said humbly, "You should understand that I mean no disrespect. And the reason why I am targeting you people is because I was paid for this job. So don't misunderstand me. I had no intention to spoil the relationship between you and me."

Alright! So what kind of business proposal you were talking about?" ,Gutherson asked calmly. He knew that despite what the reason is, Russell was telling them the truth. The reason why they were targeted by him was because he was paid to do by the Raven Sect. Or else he has no reason to go against them.