Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix
Chapter 1210 - 1210: Separate jobs

As the week progressed, a bigger number of individuals within the group underwent remarkable advancements in their understanding of domains. The substantial increase in their Wisdom and mana pool, closely linked to their improved skills, allowed them to delve into the creation of their personal domains. These domains, while in their early stages, became a manifestation of their newfound abilities.

However, the range of their control within these domains was initially limited. Participants could perform basic actions such as utilizing their true powers and employing concealment through techniques like the water mirror. The detailed intricacies of domain manipulation were gradually unfolding, offering them a platform for further exploration and growth.

The shared knowledge and experiences within the group played a crucial role in accelerating this learning process. Through collaborative efforts, they discovered ways to enhance the capabilities of their domains, opening up possibilities for more advanced applications.

"Things might become difficult if you are truly planning to separate us," Sakaki said when the first groups were selected to defeat the king. "Nothing says that we will be sent to the same place."

"Even if that were to happen, just do the same as usual and gather as much information as possible until we meet again," Rain said. "There is no point in keeping all the weapons with me when I barely even use weapons."

The best person to work with Sakaki was Rain, but Rain wasn't suited for throwing projectiles. He also wanted to make sure that Sealyn would have a powerful relic with her and that the javelin was the best option for her.

"Let's just hope that we will regroup soon," Sakaki said.

"Ah, also… if you say anything funny to Seara, you are dead meat," Rain said.

"I was wondering when you were going to take that kind of stance…" Sakaki said and then sighed. "Dude, I am a javelin."

"The power of horny has no bounds. Nature always finds a way," Rain said.

"Such odd sentences put together…" Sakaki said.

In any case, before being the leader of the first group that was going to reach the next zone, Rain confirmed that all of his family and friends made decent progress with the New paths. Thanks to it, they had become quite stronger.

In any case, the members of Rain's group had been chosen, and they were from his squad… they looked pretty proud since they were the ones who made the most progress in those paths in the last week. They also looked proud of the chance to work with Rain… it was a pity that Rain didn't recall their names at all.

"Should I ask their names and deal with the mood that will be created, or should I just call them Hey, you?" Rain thought.

In the upcoming mission, Rain realized that he no longer needed to hold back against the king in the shadows. With the newly acquired paths and their associated skills, Rain felt a surge of confidence and power within him because the others would have more chances, and that would be his last fight against him.

The strategies and abilities he had developed during the past week filled him with assurance that everyone could confront the enemy head-on.

"There's no need to overthink this. We have got the tools now," Rain muttered to himself.

As for the individuals in his group, Rain decided that it didn't matter much to worry about their names at the moment. He knew they were competent, having observed their progress in the new paths. Rain's focus shifted entirely to the upcoming confrontation with the king in the shadows.

"I'll handle the king. Once I beat the crap out of him, I'll give them the orders in the next zone. They should just follow along and support each other. Simple as that," Rain thought.

One hour later, Rain reunited with them in front of the castle, and he wondered how he should talk and act with them during the fight and afterward. It would be much easier if he could just kill all the enemies without worrying about anything. At the same time, they would reach the other zone almost unscathed.

The downside was the fact that the other four wouldn't get confidence after testing their new powers.

"We don't know what we are going to face in the next zone. Some of you already have experience dealing with the challenges, so you should know that things will be harder on the next zone," Rain said while walking from one side to the other. "With that in mind, I hope that you will support me as I try to defeat the enemies as fast as possible."

"Yes, sir!" The four warriors said in unison.

It seemed that they weren't affected by pride that much. That was good, it meant that Rain could expect reasonable things from them. In any case, the time to move to the challenges had come.

The group decided that they would give each team half an hour to complete the challenges, so Rain and his team also had half an hour to prepare the next zone for the other groups… if they arrived in the same area.

As Rain prepared to face the upcoming challenges, he said his goodbyes to his family and friends through telepathy. Their voices resonated in his mind, wishing him good luck and expressing their confidence in his abilities. With their well-wishes echoing in his thoughts, Rain accepted the challenge, and in an instant, his group found themselves teleported to the chamber in the middle of the castle.

The anticipation and tension in the air were palpable as they readied themselves for the trials that awaited them in the next zone as well…

At first, the king didn't react that much to a group that came to challenge him, but soon he got up from his throne when he found Rain… it seemed that he was still very pissed, but that only made Rain feel pleased… it was time to enact Rain's last plan against him.