Talented Martial Hero
Chapter 1296 The Token

Murphy shook his head dismissively.

"Help? You won't be able to solve this problem unless you manage to get someone at the top levelof the Celestial God Realm to help you." He didn't think that Darren could easily invite such apowerful cultivator. Besides, Maxwell must have already arranged spies around the area to preventany members of their sect from escaping. Darren would only be caught red-handed if he went out,unless he snuck out through the secret passage.

"I have a friend in mind who is quite the cultivator. If I can bring him here, I think this crisis could beresolved.”

Darren was not sure if he could successfully invite Akbar over, because the latter had already said inthe past that he couldn't leave the swamp. Despite this, given the critical circumstances, even ifAkbar couldn't come in person, his input could definitely help Darren figure the situation out. Thispossible win-win situation weighed greatly on Darren's mind.

"You're really friends with someone who is at the top level of the Celestial God Realm?" askedMurphy, surprised.

"Yes, his name is Akbar, but he's often called Lord Akbar," said Darren.

"What?" Murphy couldn't believe his ears. Could the name he heard just now really be the one heknew of?

"Darren, do you really know Lord Akbar?" asked Murphy in disbelief.

"Of course I know him. Why else would I tell you I'm going to ask him for help?" said Darren with asoft chuckle.

"Well then that's amazing! If you can manage to bring him here, perhaps even the senior leaders ofthe Blood Abyss Sect wouldn't dare lay a finger on us! But are you sure the Lord Akbar you know isthe one who cultivates the natural law?"

Murphy's doubt was reasonable. After all, Akbar had been very famous in the beginning and thensuddenly disappeared without a trace. Murphy suspected that Darren might have mistakensomeone else for Akbar.

"Yes, I'm pretty sure. Master Murphy, I'd say your tone sounds like you know Akbar quite well. Is thiscorrect?" Darren couldn't quite understand Murphy's excitement upon hearing Akbar's name."Ha-ha, that's for sure. Many years ago, Akbar was very well known in the world. Many people evenbelieved that he could be on par with Lord Starry Sword in the future. Unfortunately, while he was atthe peak of his fame, he seemed to have offended a great master in seclusion and then he justdisappeared.

Since then, many people supposed that he had been killed by that same great master in seclusion.Hence, his legend was only known by the people in our era. Very few people of the later generationsheard about him," explained Murphy.

"Wow, I didn't expect that guy to be so powerful.” Darren was impressed and surprised at Akbar'sfame. "It seems that I'll have to pay him a visit this time, or we'll have no chances of survival if theBlood Abyss Sect agrees to help Maxwell.”

Murphy said nothing in response as his expression took a dark turn.

"Darren, I'm afraid it's going to be difficult for you to invite Lord Akbar to help us even if you areindeed friends. After all, he's a very revered master.”

Akbar was a powerful warrior who had entered the Superior God Realm, so it was hard for Murphyto imagine that he would come over to fix just anyone's problems.

"You don't have to worry about that. Even if he can't come here in person, I'm sure he'd still help mereplace a solution. In a way, he looks up to me like an elder brother I guess,” said Darren with a calmsmile.

Murphy was taken aback. He couldn't wrap his head around what Darren meant by that. “Did Darrenjust say that the famous Lord Akbar looks up to him like an elder brother?’

When he realized what Darren meant, Murphy burst into wild laughter.

"Master Murphy, don't you believe me?"

"I don't believe you at all.” Murphy rolled his eyes at Darren and shook his head.

"Then let me pay him a visit and get ready to replace out if I'm telling the truth.”

"Okay. I'll accompany you then. After all, it's much too dangerous for you to go alone.” Murphy'scurrent strength was comparable to that of a cultivator at the middle-level of the Celestial GodRealm. Darren would indeed be much safer with him around.

"There's no need, Master Murphy. You'd better stay here and assume command. I promise you I'llbe back in three days tops.”

Despite his generous offer, Murphy also knew that if he left with Darren, the sect would be inpandemonium.

"Okay. Please be careful. I'll escort you out of the array, at least.” After thinking it over carefully,Murphy decided to let Darren go out through the secret passage, so that he would not need to beescorted by anyone. However, Murphy still had little hope for the help from Lord Akbar that Darrenmentioned.

"Okay."

Darren and Murphy flew to the mountain behind the sect together. Murphy let Darren get outthrough the secret passage under the cliff.

At the end of the secret passage, Darren came across a mountain range.

"Master Murphy, how about we lead all the disciples to escape through this secret passage?" Darrensuggested as he flew out from the exit of the passage.

"No way. This secret passage can only be opened thrice. And only three people at a time can passthrough it. Besides, even without the limit of the number of people, we can't sneak thousands ofpeople through the passage. It is simply not feasible.”

There were disciples of various levels in this branch of the Starry Sword Sect, so it was almostimpossible to take them all away and transfer them.

"You've got a good point. I'll be on my way then." Darren cupped his hands in respect to saygoodbye.

"Wait, a moment. Before you leave, here are two speed runes that can be used to increase yourflying speed. Take them."

"Thanks." Darren took the two runes. He then soared into the sky and disappeared into the distance.With the help of the speed runes and the use of his full strength, Darren's flying speed broke itsown limits. It took only one day for him to reach the swamp.

"Akbar, come out and see me,"

chimed Darren while chuckling, after landing in the swamp.

Whoosh!

A figure flashed through the air and right to him.

"You brat! How dare you break into my territory? I swear I'll rip your stupid head off!"

yelled Akbar, grasping Darren's shoulders firmly with his hands.

"Oh no! I'm in trouble,” laughed Darren. He knew he could handle Akbar's fury. He pulled away fromAkbar's grasp.

"Fuck off! I know why you're here. You have to deal with your own troubles by yourself. How dareyou ask me for help?!" Akbar said impatiently.

"Alas! It's a long story. Get some tea first. I'll tell you all the details,” said Darren.

"That's unnecessary. I am not helping you." Akbar squinted at Darren in fury and thought to himself,'You are so god damned spirited right now. You don't seem to be in any trouble at all!"

"Lord Akbar, this time, the trouble concerns thousands of people's lives, and Finley and Lindsay arealso in danger. I'm serious. I really need your help." Darren's expression became very serioussuddenly.

"Really?"

"I told you, I'm not kidding around,” said Darren seriously.

"Alright. Come in,"

Akbar sighed in resignation and took Darren to his cottage in a flash.

The two of them talked for a long while. Darren explained the whole story to Akbar.

"No wonder you are so scared. It turns out that your enemy has asked the Blood Abyss Sect forhelp."

"Yeah. It is said that the Blood Abyss Sect is extremely powerful and has many strong cultivators ofSuperior God Realm. I can't do anything about them, but I can't just watch my friends die.” Darrenlooked helpless.

"Brat, you know what, you're right to ask me for help on this matter.”

"Really?" Darren's eyes lit up immediately. "So you're willing to help me? Let's set off right now!""Hold your horses. I've told you that I would not dare... no, I can't ever leave this swamp,” saidAkbar.

"Then what should we do? If you don't stand out to help and the enemy invites someone at the toplevel of the Celestial God Realm to help, what am I supposed to do?" Darren felt his celebration waspremature.

"Open your eyes wide and take a good look at this."

While speaking, Akbar took out a blood red token, on which the word "top" was carved in.

Darren picked it up and looked at it carefully as he turned it around in his hand, but found nothingspecial about it.

"What the hell is this?" Darren really wanted to throw the token away. It didn't look like it was worthmuch anyway.

"I just want you to know that I really want to beat you to death right now. Don't you know that isthe token of a top killer of the Blood Abyss Sect?"

"A top killer?" Darren was surprised. "Where did you get this?"

"It cannot be stolen or snatched. So why do you think do I have one?" Akbar said this with oneeyebrow raised, waiting for Darren to get the message.

"You're a member of the Blood Abyss Sect!" Darren gasped in shock as he stared at Akbar.