CHAPTER 272: CHAPTER272-PASSING THROUGH THE ENDLESS CONTRAPTION

Witnessing Norma being continuously slapped by Owen, Perini, who was gradually recovering, also showed a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

Previously, when she and her brother were targeted by Tristan, not only did Norma not assist them, but she also ingratiated herself with the aggressor.

For Perini, who values chastity above all, this was utterly detestable.

Seeing Norma’s eyes devoid of any sparkle, Owen finally ceased his actions.

Norma’s face, under his relentless slapping, was now beyond recognition.

Throwing Norma towards Tristan, who was slowly coming to, Owen indifferently stated, "You may continue."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Owen’s figure had already moved beside Perini.

After checking her with his soul power and seeing that she only sustained minor injuries, he then walked towards Yashum.

Anderson had already dealt with the two men and was using arcanergy to help Yashum recover.

Seeing Owen approach, Yashum, disregarding his injuries, hurriedly kneeled before Owen.

"Yashum, don’t do this."

Owen stepped aside and quickly pulled Yashum up.

Yashum shook his head and solemnly said, "Owen, you saved me and Perini this time. To say that you’ve given us a second chance at life would not be an exaggeration; it’s only right that we kneel in gratitude."

Hearing this, Perini, who was nearby, also rushed over.

She didn’t kneel but gave Owen a very sincere bow.

"Then my brother and I won’t trouble Brother Owen further. From now on, if there’s anything you need, no matter what it is, just a word from Brother Owen, and we’ll immediately take action."

Yashum intended to scold Perini, but hearing her conclusion, he too solemnly bowed to Owen.

"Perini is right, from now on, our lives are yours."

Seeing Yashum and Perini’s solemn faces, Owen nodded lightly.

He wasn’t one for overly sentimental gestures, and since Yashum and Perini were so earnest, he felt obliged to accept their offer.

Whether there would be anything to ask of them in the future remained uncertain.

Who knows, they might indeed do something in the future that he would look back on with gratitude.

"Let’s go then. I reckon it will be impossible to leave here in less than half a year," Owen said with a smile, gesturing to everyone before leading the way towards the entrance.

Upon hearing Owen’s words, Yashum and Perini’s eyes sparkled with hope.

Before witnessing Owen’s formidable strength, they might not have thought much of his statement.

But now, Owen’s words seemed to them a guarantee of escape.

"Owen, we can’t just ignore Tristan. His father must have left something on him. If he dies, we might get into trouble too," Anderson said, glancing back at Tristan, who was still tormenting Norma, then speaking to Owen.

Owen stopped in his tracks, his brow furrowing slightly.

They were using their real identities now, and a simple investigation could reveal their backgrounds.

Indeed, leaving Tristan unattended might bring them trouble.

"After some thought, Owen turned to Tristan and said, "You come with us."

Waiting until Tristan hurried over with surprise, Owen continued forward with Anderson and the others.

Reaching the previously discovered geomantic treasure land, Owen and Anderson didn’t bother to explain.

They simply led everyone towards the entrance.

Upon stepping through the entrance, Owen and the others were met with a dramatic change in scenery; they found themselves in a world of fire, where flames burned fiercely, and the temperature was terrifyingly high.

Not far away, a giant made of flames gradually took shape, emanating a formidable aura.

"It’s roughly at nirvana-tier grade 4. Let’s join forces to take it down," Owen sensed the aura and immediately told the others, knowing that with his current strength, facing a nirvana-tier grade 4 would require some effort and time.

Anderson and the others nodded, beginning to gather their arcanergy, waiting for Owen to give the signal.

As the fiery giant formed and started to turn its gaze towards them, Owen charged forward first.

"Charge!"

Anderson and the rest, transforming into streaks of light, followed Owen towards the flame giant.

Although Tristan was reluctant, this was about his survival, so he refrained from causing trouble.

The five streaks of light bombarded the flame giant.

With Owen and Anderson leading, plus the fact that the flame giant lacked intelligence and directly bore the brunt of their attack, its flames dimmed, and it was sent flying backward.

"Continue."

A flash of determination in his eyes, Owen drew the sword he had obtained in the geomantic treasure land and slashed at the flame giant again.

The sword hadn’t even reached its target when the sword light raced ahead, striking fiercely.

Anderson and the others were quick to follow up with another strike towards the flame giant.

After taking the group’s initial attack, the giant had already dimmed significantly.

This time, their combined attack directly annihilated it, turning it into nothingness.

"Owen, Anderson, the two of you are terrifyingly powerful!"

Yashum exclaimed, even doubting whether their presence was necessary, as Owen and Anderson alone could have easily defeated the nirvana-tier grade 4 flame giant.

Owen smiled and looked towards the entrance that had formed from the flames.

"Let’s aim to get out of here within half a year."

With their pace, they could potentially get through ten challenges a day, even allocating time to recuperate.

This meant they could actually leave in about a month, excluding any encounters with geomantic treasure lands.

After navigating through several mechanisms, Owen increasingly felt this was all a trial, where each set of challenges conquered would lead to an opportunity.

Seeing a glimmer of hope for an exit, Yashum and the others were visibly revitalized, their smiles brimming as they followed Owen through the entrance once more.

The trial seemed to be a test of the disciples’ talents.

Owen and Anderson, not only possessing exceptional constitutions but also having broken several shackles, thrived in this trial land.

Ten days later, Owen and the group entered another geomantic treasure land, with a concentration of arcanergy similar to the first one they encountered.

Naturally, Owen wouldn’t pass up such a precious opportunity.

Realizing Owen and Anderson had spent two months in such a place before, Yashum and the others were even more eager, fully aware of the significant progress in strength the two had made, with Owen even breaking through a minor realm.

Thus, the group began their cultivation in this geomantic treasure land, with Owen unreservedly absorbing arcanergy, drawing everyone closer to him.

After the Endless Contraption no longer posed a threat to Owen and the group, time started to fly by rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

On this day, Owen successfully broke through to nirvana-tier grade 3.

"Let’s go," Owen said.

"I reckon there’s a surprise waiting for us beyond this entrance."

Anderson and the others looked puzzled.

Anderson whispered through the transmitting stone, "Owen, have you used the ability of the shackles to see ahead?"

Owen shook his head.

"The arcanergy there is extremely dense, only slightly weaker than here."

As he spoke, Owen walked towards the entrance, with Anderson and the others following with curiosity.

Tristan, who was ten miles away, saw Owen and the group walking away without looking back at him and dared not complain, quickly following.

During the six months, he had been saved by Owen and the others countless times.

His once arrogant demeanor was nowhere to be seen in front of Owen and the group.

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Upon stepping through the entrance, the scenery before Owen and his companions changed dramatically.

Gone were the environments of trials; instead, it seemed like a treasure trove.

Countless high-quality treasures lay scattered around, with luminous pearls adorning the ceiling, illuminating the dim space with a serene glow.

In front of Owen and the group was a corridor, at the end of which a light ball quietly floated in the air.

"Could this be the opportunity granted for passing through the Endless Contraption?" Perini gasped.

It wasn’t so much the layout of the space that astonished her, but the surprise of suddenly entering an unexplored place, coupled with the faint guess at the luck of passing through the Endless Contraption.

Owen nodded.

While the others were stunned, he had used the ability of the shackles to survey the surroundings, discovering they had completely exited the level 8 array.

"This light ball might just be the astonishing opportunity granted by the Endless Contraption," Owen said to the group with a light chuckle.

The fact that the light ball shielded his soul power from penetrating it indicated it was no ordinary object.

While the surrounding scattered gems and herbs were valuable, they weren’t to the extent of being world-shaking.

"Owen, this opportunity should be yours," Anderson said with a smile, patting Owen on the back.

"If it weren’t for you, not to mention a world-changing opportunity, even surviving to get out would have been in question."

"Right, Owen, this opportunity definitely belongs to you," Yashum added, laughing heartily and looking entirely at ease.

He considered himself a man of principle.

Though the temptation of this incredible opportunity was significant, it paled in comparison to Owen’s act of saving their lives.

In fact, it didn’t even qualify to be compared to such a debt of gratitude.

Perini nodded in agreement.

She naturally wouldn’t object.

Owen had saved her at her most helpless moment.

Not just an opportunity, but even if it were her life, she would willingly give it to him without hesitation.

Owen smiled and did not decline.

Whether it was leading everyone out or becoming stronger to get closer to his goals, Owen would not forgo this opportunity.