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Chapter 819 - 819 427 Head to the Source of the Holy Spring (4000)

Chapter 819: 427 Head to the Source of the Holy Spring (4000) Chapter 819: 427 Head to the Source of the Holy Spring (4000) In the canyon, the wind still howled, carrying a large amount of dust and gravel. If one were to look down from a high altitude, they could see clear, crisscrossing patterns and pits—all traces left by the battle.

In the area densest with pits and cracks, Casio stood in the gaze of everyone, sporting a No. 2 Dark Hunt badge with the Evil Spirits logo on his right chest. Under the sunlight, the badge reflected a faint light, displaying a metallic luster.

It looked exceptionally conspicuous, attracting much attention.

Behind the group of Shadow Hunters, Claire’s seaweed-like hair lay draped over her shoulders, revealing her smooth, fair forehead. Her gaze flickered as she looked at Casio; although she had anticipated it, the reality still felt somewhat magical to her. To become a Shadow Hunter and immediately challenge other seasoned hunters and succeed at that, advancing to the no. 2 Dark Hunt position.

Moreover, when No. 1 Dark Hunter Case intervened to stop him, it seemed they were evenly matched? It wasn’t until Holy Light Hunter Delixiate personally stepped in to mediate that they ceased fighting. This far exceeded Claire’s expectations.

She had simply thought that today would be the final qualification battle for the Shadow Hunter seats. Casio would win with a significant advantage in the fight, becoming the fifth Shadow Hunter. Instead, that was merely a light appetizer, a warm-up. The real spectacle turned out to be Casio challenging and defeating the old Shadow Hunters upon his initiation!

Next to Claire, Soss, the majestic lion, looked pale, his pride wilted like bean sprouts from the day before. He was no longer a lion king, nor could he be called any type of king; at best, he was just a self-important little lion.

He couldn’t even beat a normal adult lion, let alone be a king of a lion tribe. The gap between Soss and Casio was even greater than that between a little lion and a lion king. They were separated by the significant gap of strength levels among Shadow Hunters, along with the three small stages from no. 1 to no. 5 Shadow Hunters. Soss felt completely powerless…

When the gap becomes too large, it does not inspire ambition but brings about decay and a deep sense of powerlessness.

At the same time, Solomon of the Thorns felt the same mood.

He had managed to get up from the ground, his clothes covered with dust. His dark eyes stared at Casio, revealing a trace of resentment and jealousy. But he quickly shifted his gaze, as if afraid that Casio would notice his thoughts.

“What exactly happened with Candle Soul?”

“It’s been a week since the final contest ended…”

“Did they abandon me? Or did something change on their part?”

The struggle for Shadow Hunter seats ended, and everyone had various thoughts. After a brief rest, they left the canyon in batches.

The last to leave were Holy Light Hunter Delixiate and No. 1 Shadow Hunter Case. They quickly filled the traces of battle to ensure no severe destruction to the canyon, then they headed back to the Imperial Capital together.

On the way, No. 1 Dark Hunter Case finally couldn’t help but speak his mind.

“Chairman, why didn’t you let me enter the third stage? If I had attacked as the Golden Colossus, Bai Kui would definitely not have been my match…”

Case looked at Delixiate next to him, his tone containing some complaints.

This was normal; previously, he had been fighting Casio in his second form, the colossus, and fell into a disadvantage. Just as he was about to gather the strength to shift into the third form to teach this arrogant newcomer a lesson, Delixiate intervened, calming them both down.

Case complied, but deep inside, he was holding back frustration. Now that it was just him and Delixiate alone, he naturally spoke his mind.

Next to him, Delixiate pulled a silver pocket watch from his chest pocket, flipped open the lid with his finger, and glanced at the time. He then turned his head and quietly said,

“I just didn’t want you to lose too badly.”

His words were plain and straightforward, but Case couldn’t accept them: “Lose too badly?” He seemed almost amused, shaking his head, “Are you underestimating me too much? Chairman, you should know my strength. If I had unleashed the third-stage Golden Colossus, even you for that duration…”

“No,” Case’s statement was interrupted by Delixiate, who turned his head to look him in the eye, saying earnestly, “It’s precisely because I know your strength that I said I didn’t want you to lose too badly.”

Case raised an eyebrow, as if realizing something. His anger suddenly subsided, and he fell silent, signaling Delixiate to finish.

“When you were happily engaged in battle with him, you couldn’t see as clearly as I, an observer, could. From your first form, the gray colossus, to the second, the bronze colossus. Bai Kui’s attack rhythm didn’t change at all, not even his breathing rate, including when you aggressively exchanged blows in your bronze colossus form,” Delixiate said, calmly articulating each word.

“…” Case opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to argue, but ultimately he didn’t speak. Because he knew Delixiate wouldn’t deceive him, so it must be true that Bai Kui was fully composed and in control throughout the entire fight.

“Moreover…” Delixiate continued, “when you were about to transition from the bronze colossus to the Golden Colossus, I sensed an extremely dangerous aura flash by. That sense of danger was hidden beneath your rising momentum, unnoticed by everyone, including you. I was the only one who felt it in that instant. If my senses had not always been accurate, I might have thought it was an illusion. But, it was definitely not an illusion. The sense of danger from Bai Kui was enough to threaten even me…”