CHAPTER 484 GET THE KEY (PART ONE)

Darren then said everything about what had taken place, which made all the three grand-elders feel

awkward and embarrassed, and they could not stop apologizing to Darren for what had happened to

him. They felt truly sorry.

"What is past is already past. You had only been following the sect leader Oliver's order, and you did

not know any better at the time, so I do not blame you for what had happened. Let the bygones be

bygone. However, on the other hand, now that Oliver is already dead, we only need to get the keys

from Carey so that we can save my sister. This is critical."

When Darren said that Oliver was already dead, all three grand-elders immediately looked shocked

and incredulous. They had no news of that.

"I am sorry, did you say that Oliver is dead? Did I hear you correctly? How could it be? How could he

be dead without any disturbance? I would have at least expected an earth-shattering epic battle? He

can't just die like that, without any turmoil."

"Well, I am telling you the truth. Carey summoned me for a discussion about how to take care of this,

and then he decided to let me steal the key from you and help him with his cultivation to reach the

inferior grade of true rule so that he could kill you all. And that is the absolute truth."

"I see! So you really must be telling the truth! No wonder when I sent a message to Oliver with my

spiritual sense, he did not respond, not even once. So he must have already died by that time. It all

makes sense now." The three grand-elders grew rather solemn at this revelation. Even their facial

expressions dramatically changed.

"Master, your sister's imprisonment is the result of the fault of the Red Inferno Sect, but we also played

a part in the abduction of your sister. So this time we decided to kill Carey for you and save your sister

first, and then we will surrender ourselves to any punishment that you deem necessary. Hopefully we

can atone for our sins. I believe this is a just retribution.

But master, I still wish to point out to you that we three have never laid a hand on your sister, let alone

hurt her. We did not know that she is your sister at the time, so we would be truly grateful if you could

spare us the punishment. However we will not even complain if you decide to punish us. This is all up This belongs to - ©.

to you, master! And we will abide by any decision you take,"

said one of the three grand-elders with much deference in his voice, almost bending down as if to bow

to Darren.

"Let's not talk about punishment just yet. I do not think that it is such a good idea to kill Carey at this

stage. The keys must be of great value to him, so he must have hidden them well, somewhere no one

would find them. We all must work together first to figure this out. If we kill Carey now without making

him tell us where the keys are, I don't think we will be able to find them anytime soon. So we have to

come up with a plan. Now we need all three keys in order to open the dungeon, don't we?" Darren

analyzed the situation for them in a calm and meticulous voice. They all listened attentively.

"Yes indeed. Without the keys, we would definitely be unable to open the dungeon. We certainly need

to get the keys from Carey. If that is the case, then how about we take Carey into our custody first, and

then torture his soul until he gives us the keys. How does that sound to you, master? Do you think it's a

good idea?" suggested one of the grand-elders with enthusiasm.

"I am afraid that this plan is still too risky. If he still refuses to give up, or worse, kills himself during the

process, it will be all over for us. We must think of an infallible plan. Maybe I should disguise myself as

Kaleb and trick him into giving up the location of the keys first, and then you guys can immediately

move in and kill him. I think that sounds like a good plan," said Darren after a moment of deep

contemplation, with a look of concentration in his eyes.

"Of course. This indeed sounds better and much more foolproof. We shall abide by your arrangement

and cooperate to the best of our ability master! Indeed, the trick will definitely work." The three grand-

elders then bowed deeply to Darren with utmost respect, impressed by his skilled mind.

"Great. Then you guys follow me out of here. Let's go!" Darren waved his sleeves and took the three

grand elders out directly without further ado.

They then headed back to the secret chamber, where the three grand-elders immediately handed over

the first key to Darren. Darren took the key then started thinking.

"Horace, you know how to use the space skill, so I assume that you are also very good at concealing

the aura. You stick close to me but remain hidden in the dark, and you make your move to kill Carey

when the opportunity presents itself after I extract the information regarding the whereabouts of the

other two keys out of him. That's the plan."

Darren, at this moment, had already learnt their names—Horace, Rocky, Louis. So he called them out

and gave each of them elaborate instructions, one by one.

"We will do as your wish, master." Horace, who was a master at the space skill, acknowledged his

order while saluting Darren. By now he knew exactly what to do.

Darren then walked out of the Underground Palace while maintaining a low-profile, and Horace stayed

hidden in the dark where no one was able to see him and protected Darren along the way. They were

working in unison, according to the plan.

Darren made it to Carey's palace very soon, and he entered directly without any obstacles. He then

found Carey, who seemed to be expecting him.

"Ha-ha, Kaleb, I see you are back so soon. How are the things that I asked you to do? I hope you were

successful. I don't want to hear of any faults or errors now."

Carey looked really excited at this moment, but a killing intent flashed through his eyes for a split

second when he first saw Kaleb come back. Despite Carey's excitement, it appeared he was not all

what he seemed to be.

"Young master, I have already acquired the key, but it is locked inside this box, which I could not open

despite my multiple attempts. Here you are. The box is yours now." Darren then fetched and handed

over the box that contained the key to Carey, all while disguised as Kaleb.

This box was imbued with strong rule power, and it normally would take the power of at least three

grand-elders joining together to open it by force. It was no ordinary box indeed.

Carey took the box and frowned at this realization as he probed it with his Spirit Power when it was in

his hand. He knew instantly that Kaleb was telling the truth. There was indeed too much restrictive

power imbued with this box, and none of the people around him were powerful enough to open it. He

had to think of another solution.

"Those bastards! How did they manage to imbue the box with such a strong power anyway? What

should I do with it now? I must find a way. Damn I need that key!" Carey rambled to himself while he

was immersed in deep contemplation. And at this moment, he was not even thinking about killing the

man in front of him.