A Demon's Journey

Aria Kelly was the leader of the Black Lake Sect's followers. They were lucky enough to be teleported to a region where the creatures were weak.

They built a base within that region while exploring their surroundings. They found many kinds of fruits and other sources of food.

Moreover, the area was slightly elevated as compared to normal plains.

After a couple of days, Duncan, one of Aria's trusted subordinates, secretly met with the Silver River Sect's leader.

A long-standing partnership existed between the Black Lake Sect and the Silver River Sect.

Duncan wanted to win Christina's heart. For that, he knew he had to do something big in this Heavenly Dragon Battleground's Tournament.

Either that or achieve something for the Black Lake Sect.

However, he knew that even if he did achieve something, Aria would receive the credit as she was the Black Lake Sect's Group Leader.

Her Icy Aura was strong enough to resist the Dragon's Prestige.

Thus, to counter her, Duncan knew he had to join hands with someone. So, even before this Heavenly Dragon Battleground's Tournament occurred, he contacted Wilfrid Bran.

Wilfrid Bran was the representative leader of the Silver River Sect. He was also a rare talent as he possessed a twin elemental physique.

His control over both his elements was quite impressive. His physical body had a lot of room for growth, but his spiritual energy was quite dense.

Aria Kelly possessed a special physique due to which her Ice Element was much stronger than normal. Otherwise, she couldn't win against this man, and the Black Lake Sect might have even lost in the sparring matches against the Silver River Sect.

Wilfrid Bran wanted to remove that stain of loss against Aria Kelly and push her on his bed. Basically, having fun with her body before killing her and removing all traces of her and her group.

Duncan had bought most of the Black Lake Sect's disciples by either hook or crook.

After that, he made these disciples join the Silver River Sect's group. Wilfrid Bran scanned them using his commanding badge to officially make them join his group.

These disciples were now fighting against Aria and her loyal followers.

Aria had recovered her Ardor's strength by curing herself of all ailments using her physique's special skill.

The thirty Ice Snakes she had created truly intimidated Duncan, Wilfrid Bran, and the followers on their side.

All the Ice Snakes were launched at them.

Wilfrid Bran immediately shouted, "Attack them! Destroy them before they can touch us!"

Wilfrid Bran's followers instantly responded by raising their arms and launching the quickest destructive attack they could muster.

Wilfrid Bran launched a wide-ranged water stream. These wide-ranged water streams barely managed to contend against the Ice Snakes.

The Water Streams were freezing at a quick rate because of the low temperature of the Ice Snakes.

However, Wilfrid Bran wasn't done with his attacks.

These Water Streams managed to buy some time for him and allowed him to use one of his strongest skills.

"Razor Blades!"

Instantly, wind blades shot out of Wilfrid Bran's body, and they struck those solidified Water Streams along with the Ice Snakes.

The Razor Blades pierced the frozen Water Streams and the Ice Snakes.

They were even dealing with the other Ice Snakes. Thus, Wilfrid Bran alone dealt with more than 7 Ice Snakes.

Great enough on its own but small when compared to the number of Ice Snakes shot out by Aria.

Those Ice Snakes weren't actually targeting the warriors.

They struck the ground near the warriors, and slowly, the ground underneath them began to freeze.

Duncan was the first one to notice it and shouted out, "I understand now. She is trying to immobilize us before killing us all. We need to withdraw now! We can't win against her. Definitely not here!"

Wilfrid Bran glared at Duncan with bloodshot eyes. He didn't like that this man was telling him to run away.

But when he noticed the ice near his feet, he clenched his fists tightly and gave out the order, "Retreat!"

Wilfrid Bran's followers were more than happy to obey this command!

Soon, they fled from the area. It was unknown whether they had given up on Aria or not, but at least they weren't visible in plain sight.

Once they were gone, Aria remained stood on her spot. Soon, her facial expression turned pale, and she was breathing heavily.

Aria's loyal subordinates immediately approached her and asked her, "Are you alright, Miss Aria? Is it the poison acting up?"

"Yes. I managed to suppress it by using the water and the special function of my physique. But dealing with this poison isn't so simple. At least my physique can't solve it in a short time," Aria spoke while coughing heavily.

The poison had reached her lungs!

Suddenly, one of Aria's followers looked in the sky and noticed an arrow coming towards them!

"W-What is that?" She asked while pointing at that arrow approaching them with a quick pace. Soon, her curious look was replaced with a terrified expression as she realized something, "Oh no! They haven't left the area! They must have stayed behind to check up on us! We need to run!"

Aria was startled to hear that statement. She had used so much of her strength to scare Wilfrid and his followers.

If they really returned, they would have no chance to resist them.

However, when she stared at the arrow, she noticed it wasn't a pointed arrow but a round arrow. In fact, there was an unfamiliar symbol on it.

"No. It's not the Silver River Sect," Aria spoke with a confident tone.

She knew that the Silver River Sect wouldn't use an arrow that didn't have its personal inscription.

This was someone else altogether.

Aria and her devoted subordinates soon spotted 6 warriors approaching them. These six warriors included Noah and 5 other strongest warriors of the Heretical Paladins!

When Aria noticed their numbers, she was internally relieved. Even her followers were the same. They were confident in their ability to defeat these warriors.

Their numbers were insignificant. Their power didn't appear to be particularly amazing. At least, that's what their Ardor implied. They were also bringing a kid along. Were they not worried that this kid might be used as a hostage?

If these warriors knew the thoughts going on in Aria and her followers' minds, they would probably laugh to their death.

Using Noah as a hostage? Pfft…They were welcome to try that!

As Noah and his small group approached Aria. Aria couldn't help but glance at Noah seriously.

She found out that this kid was the one giving off the most threatening feeling to her.

What surprised her was that this kid's aura might even be greatly superior to Christina!

"I am the leader of the Heretical Paladins. My name is Noah. Who are you? And what is the name of your group?" Noah asked with a calm tone.

Aria's followers were pretty shocked to hear Noah's introduction. Just when someone was about to say something demeaning to him, Aria opened her mouth and spoke, "…I am Aria. The leader of the group sent by the Black Lake Sect."

"I see. Miss Aria, I'd like to make you an offer. Will you fight us or surrender peacefully?" Noah spoke as he discharged his combat intent.

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