Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix
Chapter 1218 - 1218: Changed teleportation

Elizabetha's words raised eyebrows among the group, and Rain couldn't help but feel a mix of concern and annoyance. It seemed reckless to engage with an unknown entity in such a manner, especially in a dangerous place like the prison. However, Rain understood the reason behind her actions.

Elisabetha and the relics carried with them the weight of true loneliness. In a world filled with uncertainty and enemies at every turn, the prospect of encountering someone willing to engage in conversation, even at the risk of potential danger, had a profound significance. The person communicating with Rain, despite being a stranger, seemed to share that sense of isolation.

The relics, having witnessed countless struggles and battles, could recognize the familiar echoes of loneliness in the stranger's words. It was a connection forged in the crucible of isolation, a shared understanding that transcended the immediate risks.

Rain knew a few things about loneliness as well. After being defeated by the dragon god, he didn't have a body and stayed alone for decades, after all.

"How many of those guys are out there?" Rain asked. "How can you reach the next zone?"

"Do you want to head to a place even more fun than this? There are probably a few hundred of them. Some of them appeared out of nowhere, and others came from the previous zones. For centuries, they looked for a way out of this place, but they failed to find any clue.

In the end, they all assumed that once they become the sole person alive in the zone, they will be able to reach the next zone or perhaps escape the prison."

So, there wasn't someone like the king in the shadows in that zone… no, it was a bit too soon to rule that out. In any case, while Rain could fly with his domain, using any mana would make the enemies notice him, so he couldn't escape with his teammates. In order to make good use of his time, he decided to make some relics for everyone. Relics that would drain their mana and heal them naturally.

The rings would allow them to focus on doing other things…

"You guys should keep those equipped. The effects are at the highest level, so the mana consumption will be low," Rain said while passing the rings. "In any case, the enemies sure are taking their time sending more minions for us to fight. Right? Unknown person."

"They know that you aren't going anywhere. They might as well be waiting for your other friends to arrive and use them to capture you all."

"Hahaha, good luck to them with that,' Rain said.

Rain was pretty sure he had caught up with Sealyn thanks to the power of the sins and virtues and the attacks of the king in the shadows, but with the three relics, Sealyn still had the upper hand… her compatibility with those was that high.

In any case, the situation would have been better if everyone had the relics that Rain made after the tournament… speaking of the tournament, it looked like they would never have any other, so Rain was going to be the eternal champion… it was pretty much obvious that the enemies would have no reason to keep the vessel intact.

"It seems that the demon king is making their move… they are sending a large force, and the robot master will answer accordingly."

Rain looked into the distance and soon found a dark cloud flying toward them… that was really creepy since there were no clouds in that red sky. The number of demons was too high… even if Rain stopped holding back and used the power of the sins, it wouldn't be enough.

When he looked in the other direction, he saw the robots making their move as well. The robots descended from the crimson sky in calculated formations, their metallic bodies gleaming in the eerie red light. While individually, their numbers seemed manageable, the unsettling truth lay in their organized approach.

In a synchronized dance, they began to fuse mid-air, merging together to form larger, more powerful constructs.

As the robots combined, a low hum filled the air, and the fusion of their laser powers became evident. It was a strategy designed for sheer destructive force. The once small and nimble robots transformed into colossal entities with enhanced firepower, their combined lasers capable of causing devastating damage.

Rain and his teammates watched in astonishment as the sky was painted with the glow of converging robots. The ground trembled beneath the weight of these colossal amalgamations, and it became clear that facing them head-on would be a deadly challenge.

"Can I call you guys now? Drop some blood, and I can create some dummies in your place."

Rain's pride was trying to get in the way… besides, that was a golden chance to obtain some crazy amounts of experience. Still, it had been a while since he commanded a group directly that didn't involve his family and friends… quite a while; if something were to happen to them, Rain knew that he probably would never lead anyone ever again.

"All right," Rain said and then cut his hand with the ominous sword a bit. "Your turn, guys."

Everyone touched the blade of the weapon, and then blood began to drop on the ground. Before long, the droplets of blood expanded and became blood clones. Instead of red like blood, they immediately became exact copies of them.

"I hope that you aren't using any mana; otherwise, that is going to be painful for you all."

Before long, the group felt their bodies being sucked into something. The sensation was similar to when they were teleported to face the king, but it seemed rougher as well… it looked like this unknown entity had decided to learn the same technique, but it was a rough copy.

The group found themselves crossing something like a tunnel of red energy… it seemed that they were moving pretty fast to somewhere else… it was probably a level or two below teleportation, but it still was a pretty useful means of transportation.