They all call me Great Master-Chapter 738 - 735: Descent of the Gods V

Outside Xilongde Shoal Port, on a certain hill.

'Silver Hand' Emote and his team were performing the final tasks of relic exploration—all Machinery had been dismantled, and valuables had already been loaded onto the horse-drawn carts. However, there were bound to be oversights.

Thus, out of the eleven-person team, aside from the deputy leader who stayed above with three others to guard the horses, luggage, and loot, the remaining six people were conducting the last check under the lead of 'Silver Hand' Emote.

Looking at the tightly fitted rock walls adorned with murals and winged wall sconces, Emote couldn't help but sigh—

"Although the Holy Era is often criticized, the birth of some works of art really takes one's breath away."

"Yeah, like the 'Paladin Relics' we found in Bert Territory before, the treasures there, even thinking about them now, are truly astounding.

If it weren't for that bastard 'Storm Sword' Deljo's interference, we could have retired already!"

The pathfinder acting as a scout in the team couldn't help but grumble.

This kind of talk led to nods from two others nearby.

"Exactly!

That guy really is a fool, daring to kill a Noble!"

One of them said.

The other responded with laughter.

"Moreover, in trying to make up for his mistake, he only faced greater failure—hearing that our old rival 'Storm Sword' Deljo got severely knocked by the South Los Spirit Medium, he announced he's no longer accepting any hires and plans to retire back home."

The sarcastic tone immediately elicited laughter from those around.

Even 'Silver Hand' Emote was no exception.

Towards 'Storm Sword' Deljo, Emote's heart was full of disdain and constant vigilance.

The two were competitors.

Moreover, in Bert Territory and even the surrounding lands, the reputation of the two Adventurers was closely matched.

And humans, being creatures with a strong competitive spirit, naturally had to contend.

Indeed, after several contests, Emote had realized he couldn't surpass the other, but as it seemed he was in luck, his rival had retired early.

Well then...

The title of Bert Territory's number one Adventurer was his for the taking.

Unconsciously, the corner of 'Silver Hand's' lips curled upward.

And it was at this moment—

"Captain, there's a discovery!"

The pathfinder suddenly exclaimed.

Immediately, everyone around became excited.

After all, this relic was an unvisited, perfectly sealed one with plenty of valuable items, and now they had found a hidden chamber.

It was well known that the most valuable things were kept in hidden chambers.

Emote, already feeling lucky, now believed even more that he was a Child of Destiny.

One good thing after another!

Such a feeling was really delightful!

Thinking this in his heart, Emote didn't forget to remind his subordinates.

"Be careful!"

"Got it, Captain!"

The pathfinder replied.

Then, after about five minutes of waiting, with a 'click' of a spring, the tightly fitted wall sank downwards.

The next moment—

Clatter!

An uncountable number of Gold Coins surged out like a torrential tide.

Seeing this scene, the breath of 'Silver Hand' and the others quickened.

How many Gold Coins was this?

Nobody could say for sure!

But one thing they were certain of!

They had struck it rich!

This time, with just this one job, they could retire!

Excitement surged within the seven people, but their movements were swift. They swiftly retreated, dodging the onrush of Gold Coins.

With the skills of the seven, such an action would normally be simple and easy, but this time it was different, because—

Suction!

An enormous and Bizarre suction force suddenly appeared from nowhere!

"Caref..."

Before 'Silver Hand' Emote could warn his team, he was stiffened in midair, then overwhelmed by Gold Coins.

Emote, with quite a reputation, lost his life as helplessly as a rookie.

The secret techniques, props, and skills branded deep into the soul seemed as if they didn't exist at all.

As for the other six team members, they had been overwhelmed long ago.

On the ground, the expedition's deputy heard the commotion and immediately brought people down.

"Captain? Capi... Hiss!"

The deputy called out, but the next moment his voice abruptly halted.

Gold Coin!

Staring at the gold coins filling his vision, the deputy was stunned.

The three people with the deputy were just as stunned.

And that determined their destiny.

A Big Mouth silently appeared behind them.

Then, in one gulp, it swallowed them whole!

Without the slightest resistance!

Or perhaps...

It was simply impossible to resist!

The owner of the gigantic mouth kept flicking its tongue, seemingly savoring the taste, then, with a sudden wide opening, the coins on the ground along with the corpses buried in gold were sucked into the belly of the immense maw.

Of course, that included the horses, luggage and other items on the ground; all were ingested by this being's stomach.

It appeared as if nothing could stop this entity's ravenous appetite.

After doing all this, the being disappeared into the darkness.

This entity did not choose to wait here for more unsuspecting victims but instead headed toward the white passenger ship the woman had described— the woman who had promised him great benefits.

He couldn't wait any longer.

...

Outside Ainhars Territory, deep in the dense forest.

A bound traveler whimpered with a gag in his mouth.

"Mmm, mmmm!"

But the traveler, gagged, couldn't utter a single word.

He could only be carried overhead by a group of people in cloaks, taking slow steps.

The forest grew denser.

The night sky was shielded by the leaves.

Suddenly, the cloak-clad person in the lead stopped in his tracks.

The leader removed his hood, knelt devoutly, and faced what lay before him.

There, a half-human-sized stone statue seemed to stand and squat at the same time.

The marks of years were scattered all over the statue.

The original Gorgeous Decorations had vanished, leaving only a rough outline that hinted at facial features and limbs.

However, facing the Stone Statue, the leader was filled with an intense zeal—

"Your Crown, I have brought you a Sacrifice!"

As the leader spoke, the cloaked figures placed the innocent traveler in front of the statue, where the leader slit the traveler's throat.

Gurgle, gurgle.

Fresh Blood surged out, yet it didn't scatter but instead flowed toward the statue.

A sucking sensation emerged at the wound on the traveler's neck.

Almost instantly, the traveler was drained dry.

But it didn't end there!

The next moment—

Bang!

The traveler, drained of Fresh Blood, exploded, and his bones scattered, piercing through all the people in Black Robes, including the leader. Each of them gaped incredulously at the statue as they watched their own lifeblood being drained.

With a great amount of Fresh Blood absorbed, a faint luminescence appeared on the statue.

It was extremely ravenous.

It craved more Food.

But it understood all too well that it had been exposed.

Especially since the woman had contacted it, it had become unsafe.

Thus, it eliminated all witnesses.

It was unfortunate, but it had to be exceedingly careful.

The stone statue, enveloped in that luminescent glow, moved deeper into the dense forest.

It had to hurry up!

It absolutely could not let that person catch it!