SWNOVELS Chapter 1935 Many Risks
Bam!
The huge fireball quickly rushed to Vivian's body and immediately burst with terrible aftermaths. Seeing this, color drained from Alex's face. She couldn't see what happened next, so she worried for her.
As the smoke cleared, she found Vivian standing on the crystal step completely unharmed.
"Oh, Tripp, that was dreadful! I'm so glad you're okay!" Alex couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. "It's no big deal. He'll be fine." Rocky smiled. "Let's go." Before Alex could even figure out what he meant, Rocky had already grabbed her hand and escorted her onto the crystal staircase.
Similar to what Vivian had experienced earlier, the first crystal step cracked under their feet as they got on. Fortunately, they moved to the next step before the first one shattered and collapsed beneath them. They continued on as though they were merely walking on the ground.
They faced tests that got more severe with each step they took. It seemed that the higher the step, the more dangerous the test was, even for a premium-stage Spiritual Emperor.
Nonetheless, for Rocky and Vivian, these tests were just a piece of cake.
Meanwhile, another team also arrived at the crystal palace and noticed that Vivian, Rocky, and Alex were climbing the crystal staircase and approaching the top of the crystal palace.
Of course, Elder Ruth's team were stunned that they managed to easily pass through the crystal stairs without sustaining any injuries. They couldn't fathom how they did that when their middle- stage Spiritual Emperor had trouble getting past three steps.
At the top, Rocky, Vivian, and Alex found a closed gate that led to the palace. Rocky walked up and tried to push it open, but the gate wouldn't budge no matter how much he forced it.
"Maybe we need some kind of key to open it," Rocky murmured and hesitated for a moment. Based on experience, he presumed that the divine treasure that Alex obtained could help.
"Let me borrow the Ice Wand for a second,” Rocky urged Alex.
Without any reluctance, she handed it to Rocky.
As soon as Rocky approached the gate with the Ice Wand in his hand, it finally shook and opened. "It worked!" Alex couldn't help but feel elated.
"It feels like this divine treasure was left in the snow land on purpose so someone could get it and open the gate to this crystal palace,” Rocky whispered to himself. Still, something bothered him. For a crystal palace that was meant to be a shrine, he found no trace of aura left by any deities in this place.
"Is something wrong, Rookie?" Alex thought she saw Rocky deep in thought.
"It's nothing. Let's go.” He returned the Ice Wand to Alex and stepped inside the palace.
Vivian and Alex then followed him closely.
When they got inside, they were surprised to find that it wasn't as magnificent as it looked from the outside. It was awfully dilapidated, almost as if it had been destroyed by a violent force. It didn't appear to be divine at all.
"I really thought we could acquire some treasures from this palace, but I doubt we'll find anything here." Alex sighed and pouted, obviously disappointed.
"It's too early to say that. For all we know, this is all just an illusion.” Rocky smiled, almost mischievously.
"Huh?" Alex furrowed her brows, confused that she might have missed something.
"He means that as long as you're with him, you'll find treasures,” Vivian clarified.
"Really?" Alex's face instantly lit up.
When Rocky heard what Vivian said, he was at a loss. It was true, but he wasn't sure if he should feel embarrassed or delighted by that remark. He would always look all over the place for any signs of treasures and dig three feet into the ground if he had to.
"We might have some bad news, though. This place is filled with danger!" Rocky swiftly changed the subject and narrowed his eyes.