Legend of the Lightning Strike
44. Choose Your Own Path
The wall exploded from the side of Dompai, causing Grandpa Nurin to immediately jump and fly to the roof of Dompai, followed by Chief Yarko and Chief Gonan. They immediately headed toward the roar of the explosion.
One thing on Grandpa Nurin's mind was that he had lost his connection to the Dragon Heart. Not just anyone could hold and take possession of the Dragon Heart from him. If Grandpa Nurin's guess was correct, then the artifact was destroyed and destroyed. That was Grandpa Nurin's current conclusion.
Grandpa Nurin and the two chiefs immediately descended from above, right near the destroyed wall. They quickly descended and saw the soldiers on alert and had already found all the Sky Squad participants coming out. They were working together to help their injured or exhausted comrades.
In front of all the participants were Nagada, Barsha, and Alicia. Aji was behind them, having previously asked them to go first so as not to arouse suspicion.
Grandpa Nurin immediately approached them, "You all get out before time runs out, no matter which way you go. But how did you break the level 8 array barrier and destroy this wall?"
Grandpa Nurin asked, glancing at each of the third test participants one by one, especially Aji, who lingered for a moment. However, Aji remained silent as usual and looked at the others.
"We used a combined force to destroy Grandpa Nurin's wall," came Alicia's voice. She was his granddaughter and older sister, Yonan. With Alicia's explanation, there was no need to question anything, and Grandpa Nurin had to believe her.
"Okay, so where are the two from the dark forces now?" Grandpa Nurin asked as he stepped past the Heavenly Force participants. He entered through the destroyed wall.
"They're all inside the Advisory Group; we took them down by working together," this time, Barsha answered Grandpa Nurin's question.
Grandpa Nurin turned around before entering Dompai. "Did you work together and defeat them?" Grandpa Nurin was a little suspicious.
"Yes, Grandpa Nurin," this time Nagada's voice came from the city of Orpris. He was one of the nobles in the city of Orpris, and they had met several times.
Grandpa Nurin nodded, "Alright, alright! Soldiers, go in and clear the area inside Dompai!"
The soldiers stationed in front of the wall immediately stepped forward and took their positions. They quickly followed Grandpa Nurin into Dompai and passed the Heavenly Troops. Grandpa Nurin was followed by the soldiers, while Chief Gonan and Chief Yarko were still with the Heavenly Troops.
Grandpa Nurin approached the charred body, which lay face down, staring at the ground. Grandpa Nurin turned the body over and touched it, feeling the remaining energy from Jasum's body.
The remaining energy was gone; Jasum was dead. This was a clash of great powers. The deceased Jasum's abilities were at least those of a dark trooper with high abilities. He could be on the same level as Chief Gonan or Chief Yarko. How could the Heavenly Troops defeat him?
However, if they worked together well, it was still possible. Grandpa Nurin still had lingering doubts about whether forming the Heavenly Army was truly the right path. A path that would go down in history as a fortifying force of righteousness to defeat the army of darkness, Lord Demon.
"Soldiers! Take care of these two bodies and take them to the research center!"
The soldiers immediately obeyed the Orpris Continental Advisor's orders and transported the two bodies of the dark army.
Grandpa Nurin smiled, "How interesting! Perhaps I will see a miracle once again after decades!"
***
A few minutes before Aji destroyed the wall.
"I urge you to be united. If these two can be defeated by our cooperation, it will bring the Heavenly Army to the attention of many. The Heavenly Army will receive special attention and training. You are prepared to face the army of darkness, Lord Demon! You must be strong!"
Aji said this without looking back. He felt the Heavenly Troops would understand his explanation well. And, it was their choice.
If they truly wanted to uphold the truth and be a shield to maintain peace, then they had to make their own choice.
Aji gathered his strength and charged forward, smashing the Dompai wall with his might, using the magic that had entered his right arm. He broke the level 8 array and destroyed the wall at the same time.
Bang!
***
"Come, let's take you to the healing room," Chief Yarko offered, and asked the Heavenly Troops to follow him.
Chief Gonan and Chief Yarko walked, and the participants followed them. The participants complied, each seemingly lost in their own thoughts. They seemed to follow Aji's orders without protest.
Aji had shown them that strength was everything. They began to wonder about Aji, who was walking with them. Who exactly was this young man they had never even met before?
They arrived at the recovery center, each of them healed by a high-level healing mage from Prisma City. They were examined by their respective healers. Aji was examined and declared fine, just a little tired. Some of the more serious injuries needed to be treated.
Aji remained standing under the tree, while the others were still being treated and recuperating. A woman approached Aji, facing him sideways. Aji noticed this and let her go.
"What are you going to do about the Heart Dragon?" The woman was Gayatri. "It's okay if you don't say it."
Aji raised his head to the sky for a moment, "I will use it on you when the time is right. Its power is immense, and you are not yet ready to receive it. You need greater preparation and strength."
Aji's explanation seemed like the truth. Gayatri didn't dare say anything else. She indeed felt that Aji was a mysterious figure, and even she couldn't fathom the extent of his abilities.
Who exactly was this Aji?
Gayatri couldn't fathom it at all. Gayatri had been training very rigorously and hadn't had enough rest. She and her brother, Lao, continued to train and train to strengthen their strength, hoping to defeat the forces of darkness.
However, upon witnessing Aji's power, she realized that the world was vast, and even after the battle with the dark forces, she realized many things: they were still on earth, and that many celestial powers filled this life. They weren't strong enough and still needed intense and rigorous training.
Regarding the question of using the Dragon Heart to increase their strength, Gayatri, for some reason, simply believed Aji's words. She also chose to remain silent about the Dragon Heart's whereabouts, which Grandpa Nurin would surely question. The artifact was destroyed along with the outbreak of their battle with the dark forces within Dompai.
Only Aji and Gayatri knew about the disappearance of the Dragon Heart artifact.