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Chapter421-Side Quest
John's expression had grown solemn as he stared intently at Vulture across from him.
Initially, he thought this man might also possess the power of control, but it seemed that wasn't the case.
It appeared that only the power of heaven within this secret realm was favoring him—could it be because of his own arrival that the residual power of heaven was aiding the locals?
If that was indeed the case, then, in some ways, he was at a distinct disadvantage.
Without the system, they were essentially walking a path that led to certain death.
John could feel these forces becoming increasingly powerful, and the force he was contending with made his hands tremble uncontrollably.
Blood slowly oozed from the corner of his mouth, looking particularly frightening, and even his complexion turned a shade redder.
Silver Tear and the others showed a hint of worry.
They didn't understand the exact nature of these forces, but they knew they were nothing benign.
Hence, they had to withstand this danger together.
Victor's expression had soured.
If it were his external powers, he could have helped at this moment.
But unfortunately, their current bodies were utterly useless.
These inscriptions could not withstand the force of the lightning.
If he charged forward, he would likely end up a completely charred corpse!
The thought made their teeth nearly crack from clenching.
Yet, they forcibly held back, for all they could do now was endure.
John did not hesitate; he swiftly deflected the second wave of attacks and quickly left the scene.
He realized that the residual power of heaven had weakened considerably after its initial assault.
He could surmise that the integration between Vulture and the power of heaven was far from perfect.
This situation presented an opportunity for him.
He could no longer afford to stay, as his presence would only bring pain to others.
"I'll draw him away; you continue with the plan as agreed," John said.
Victor clenched his teeth, his heart filled with worry, yet he had no choice but to bear it.
Now was the time for desperate measures.
No one knew what might happen next, nor if there would be another chance.
John was the strongest among them, making him the best choice to lead the diversion.
With John's strength, the others could focus on other tasks!
Vulture, seeing John attempting to escape, let out a cold laugh.
He understood why the boy wanted to flee, given the overwhelming forces they faced.
[Quest Description: None.]
Upon seeing this quest, John instantly accepted it without a second thought.
He was already intent on killing this man; now with the quest and its substantial rewards, it couldn't be better.
He swiftly maneuvered the python ahead, marveling at how fantastic the Thorned Rock Serpent skill was.
It served both as a means of travel and as a tool for his other endeavors, all while possessing formidable lethality.
Suddenly, John heard the whoosh of a skill slicing through the air behind him, and in the next second, he involuntarily gasped for air.
He quickly ducked, but still sensed the smell of singed hair.
The skill had hit him!
He was nearly killed right there!
This felt just like the last time during the trial when he encountered that one person.
It was a total suppression of sheer power, and he had no buffs!
This meant he had to rely solely on his own strength to combat this foe.
While that was manageable, he worried about potential traps or surprises.
Boom!
Another massive orb smashed directly into John's back.
Blood spewed from his mouth.
Using all his strength, he once again summoned his speed and avoided being caught.
Meanwhile, as Victor and the others saw John leaving, they breathed a sigh of relief and then immediately started dealing with other members of the Panther Tribe.
If they couldn't handle Vulture, could they not handle these lesser foes?
Even though their powers were controlled, dealing with these individuals was still effortlessly manageable.
Although the Earth Giant had been exhausted, they still had rejuvenation potions, so they could continue to summon!
Silver Tear and Victor exchanged a glance, almost without hesitation, and summoned the Earth Giant.
As the giants reappeared, everyone's hearts surged with excitement.
They truly were a tribe favored by the Divine, and even with the Divine Envoy gone, they still possessed this power.
Meanwhile, the eyes of the Panther Tribe members had turned completely red, unable to control the forces within their bodies any longer.
The two tribes collided instantly, and in moments, blood splattered everywhere, the air thick with the scent of iron.
Countless magical beasts roared, unleashing one skill after another.
Now, without John's shield, they had to rely solely on their inscriptions to withstand the onslaught.
The chief of the Zebra Tribe had prepared for some casualties, but surprisingly, there were hardly any injuries.
Even those who were wounded quickly recovered!