CHAPTER 1467 ESCORT

Darren's strength had improved since he had comprehended the essence of Todd's swordsmanship.

He had calculated that with his cultivation base at the upper-level of the Celestial God Realm, he might

be able to contend with an opponent at the middle-level of the Superior God Realm, if he used all his

strength. Of course, such an opponent would have to be an ordinary warrior at the middle-level of the

Superior God Realm. Any more powerful and talented, and it would prove difficult for him to defeat

such an opponent.

He already possessed incredible strength, but unfortunately, it was still far from enough for him. He was

Darren, a Defiant Master, who always demanded more of himself.

"Seeing as you've already learnt the perfect connection, you no longer have to consciously

comprehend the information you have. You need only feel it out in actual combat from now on and in

this way you can elevate your level," informed Todd.

"Thank you very much for your guidance, sir," Darren said, truly grateful. It was not every day that you

found someone willing to share this sort of genuine understanding of swordsmanship so freely.

"You're welcome. Rest assured you may cultivate here in peace from now on. Although I may not be

the number one warrior in the Chaotic Region, I promise to kill anyone who would dare break into my

territory trying to harm you.

And if the other four kings come, I can help you escape as well. Do not worry about anything except

your cultivation. I've got it covered."

Todd was making it clear that he would serve as Darren's right hand man from now on and no one

would be able to cause him any harm here in his territory. His words and promises moved Darren. He

was very thankful for his hospitality and kindness. After all, he had known Todd for only a couple

months. They weren't even all that close yet.

Darren wished he could stay here to concentrate on cultivation, but he was still worried about Yolanda.

She was still in great danger.

"Sir, I have some help I need to ask of you," Darren asked slowly, somewhat reluctant. He did not want

to take advantage of him. But he had considered it carefully; he was afraid he would not be able to

outrun or withstand the pursuit of other forces on his own and so needed to ask Todd for help.

"Go ahead," Todd replied simply, unbothered that a request would be made of him.

"I have a relative trapped in the Second Dangerous Area right now. I have to rescue her," revealed

Darren.

"Darren, I'm afraid there is nothing I can do about that. It's very difficult for us deputy gods to step into

the Five Dangerous Areas."

The restrictions of the Five Dangerous Areas were set specifically for deputy gods. It was because of

this that almost none of the truly powerful warriors of the Chaotic Region were able to enter into it. The

warriors at the Superior God Realm could enter it however, but it was extremely difficult for them to

survive once they were inside.

For this reason, the Five Dangerous Areas had never been completely occupied by anyone.

The First Dangerous Area only had a blood pass guarding it, but Darren had destroyed this with the

troops of the bloodsucker race. That was how the mysterious gray figure was able to enter the First

Dangerous Area to hunt Darren down.

"I'm not asking you to help me rescue her, sir. I just need you to escort me to the Five Dangerous

Areas, so that I can make it there without being intercepted and killed along the way."

All Darren needed was to get there. Not only was Yolanda stuck and in danger, but the Rule Soul

Avatar was there as well. He had no idea whether he was alive or dead; he had to go and find out.

Todd was silent for a moment. This was no simple matter. He was a reclusive cultivator now but only by

name. The other major forces all knew that he and Juan were friends, so close that they were basically

like brothers. To some extent, what he did was a representation of Juan's attitude.

If he escorted Darren, the spies of the other forces would definitely find out. If they then found fault with

his and Juan's actions, a war would likely break out.

Neither Todd nor Juan wanted war. After all, the human race was already at the bottom of society in the

Primitive Wilderness. The more internal struggles there were, the less power they would be able to

gather to combat the other races.

"Sir, I do hope you can offer me this help. I'm sorry to have to ask for more, but I am in need." Darren

had no other option open to him.

Todd puffed his cheeks out as he thought it over in his mind.

"Let's do it. I will escort you there," Todd said finally, having decided to give Darren the assistance he

needed. He made this decision not only because they were both from the Lothlann Continent, but also

because of Darren's incredible talent. Truthfully, that in itself was worth helping him for.

"Thank you, sir. It is greatly appreciated," Darren replied, cupping his hands and bowing respectfully.

"You're welcome. Once you're there though, you must take extra care and do not lose your life on this Content provided by .

mission."

"Worry not, sir. I will be careful."

With that, Todd packed up, bringing some necessities they might need in case of an emergency. He

then took Darren and Roland to the transmission array.

Along the way, a few powerful hidden cultivators released their god's sense to probe and spy to see

what they could discover about these people for themselves. When they found that there was a deputy

god swordsman among them, they all hid, not daring do anything rash.

It was not long before Darren and his companions reached their destination and landed in front of the

transmission array.

"Todd? Where are you off to in such a hurry?"

Their peace was finally shattered. A gentleman with a white paper fan in his hand walked leisurely over

to them. He spoke to Todd but his eyes were fixed on Darren.

"Come, let's get going," Todd said, simply ignoring the man, gesturing to Darren to step on the

transmission array.

A devilish grin stretched across the gentleman's face as he calmly stepped onto the transmission array

as well.

"Where are you three gentlemen going?" asked the person in charge of the transmission array.

"The Dull Leaf City," Todd answered flatly.

Only the transmission array in the Dull Leaf City could teleport people right to the border of the Five

Dangerous Areas.

"And you, sir?" he then asked the gentleman with a white paper fan respectfully.

"The Dull Leaf City," the gentleman said coolly, glancing sideways at Todd.

Todd's face immediately darkened. 'This man appears to be harboring some sinister intentions.'

"Grady, you'd best check yourself and think twice before you try anything on me," Todd said fiercely

with daggers in his eyes, his stare so intense that it seemed to pierce through the gentleman.

"Todd, what have I done? Why are you so angry with me? Do you think my going to the Dull Leaf City

has anything to do with you?" asked the gentleman known as Grady, staring back at Todd confusedly.

Todd glared back at him, snorted and said no more.

The transmission array activated and soon teleported the group to the Dull Leaf City.

"Sir, who is this man following us?" Darren asked Todd through his spiritual sense.

"He is a sworn brother of Seth Lu, the South King of the Chaotic Region," Todd answered, silent on the

outside.

The so-called South King was one of the Five Kings. He dominated the south of the Chaotic Region

and was terrifyingly powerful, a true terror.

Grady and Seth Lu were sworn brothers. It was said that they had known each other since they were

young. They had grown up together and risen up together. They were closer than even most biological

brothers.

"If that's the case, then his strength is probably on par with yours I imagine?"

Darren figured that a sworn brother of a king should be very powerful too.

"Him? He's way beneath me, far more inferior! He's not even close to being in my league!" Todd said

scornfully, feeling horribly insulted. He did not think Grady deserved to even be mentioned in the same

sentence as him.

"Oh. Uh... Then what realm is he at?" Darren asked nervously, trying to be careful with his next words.

"He is at the middle-level of the Superior God Realm. That's it."

"Really? That's it? His realm doesn't seem that high. How is he then able to fight side by side with a

king?" Darren asked curiously.

How could a warrior of Grady's strength seize power together with a king? Any reclusive cultivator

would be able to kill him without breaking too much of a sweat.

"It's complicated. He doesn't possess much real strength, but he does have many strange, sinister and

vicious powers and treasures. Even deputy gods are careful not to provoke him too easily. He's a real

devil who depends entirely on external tools and weapons."

Darren frowned, never having come across such a person; he was quite intrigued. Grady must have a

lot of pretty serious treasures if he was a warrior at the middle-level of the Superior God Realm who

even deputy gods feared.

"This young man is quite good-looking, if I may say so. How about I buy you guys some drinks?"

Grady spoke to Darren after they stepped out of the transmission array. He had a vile look across his

face; it was unnerving and made Darren uncomfortable.

"Get away from us!"

Roland growled viciously. He had no patience for this man.