Talented Martial Hero
Chapter 484 Get The Key (Part One)

Darren then said everything about what had taken place, which made all the three grand-elders feelawkward and embarrassed, and they could not stop apologizing to Darren for what had happenedto him. They felt truly sorry.

"What is past is already past. You had only been following the sect leader Oliver's order, and you didnot know any better at the time, so I do not blame you for what had happened. Let the bygones bebygone. However, on the other hand, now that Oliver is already dead, we only need to get the keysfrom Carey so that we can save my sister. This is critical.”

When Darren said that Oliver was already dead, all three grand-elders immediately looked shockedand incredulous. They had no news of that.

"I am sorry, did you say that Oliver is dead? Did I hear you correctly? How could it be? How could hebe dead without any disturbance? I would have at least expected an earth-shattering epic battle? Hecan't just die like that, without any turmoil.”

"Well, I am telling you the truth. Carey summoned me for a discussion about how to take care ofthis, and then he decided to let me steal the key from you and help him with his cultivation to reachthe inferior grade of true rule so that he could kill you all. And that is the absolute truth.”

"I see! So you really must be telling the truth! No wonder when I sent a message to Oliver with myspiritual sense, he did not respond, not even once. So he must have already died by that time. It allmakes sense now." The three grand-elders grew rather solemn at this revelation. Even their facialexpressions dramatically changed.

"Master, your sister's imprisonment is the result of the fault of the Red Inferno Sect, but we alsoplayed a part in the abduction of your sister. So this time we decided to kill Carey for you and saveyour sister first, and then we will surrender ourselves to any punishment that you deem necessary.Hopefully we can atone for our sins. I believe this is a just retribution.

But master, I still wish to point out to you that we three have never laid a hand on your sister, letalone hurt her. We did not know that she is your sister at the time, so we would be truly grateful ifyou could spare us the punishment. However we will not even complain if you decide to punish us.This is all up to you, master! And we will abide by any decision you take,"

said one of the three grand-elders with much deference in his voice, almost bending down as if tobow to Darren.

"Let's not talk about punishment just yet. I do not think that it is such a good idea to kill Carey atthis stage. The keys must be of great value to him, so he must have hidden them well, somewhereno one would replace them. We all must work together first to figure this out. If we kill Carey nowwithout making him tell us where the keys are, I don’t think we will be able to replace them anytimesoon. So we have to come up with a plan. Now we need all three keys in order to open thedungeon, don't we?" Darren analyzed the situation for them in a calm and meticulous voice. They alllistened attentively.

"Yes indeed. Without the keys, we would definitely be unable to open the dungeon. We certainlyneed to get the keys from Carey. If that is the case, then how about we take Carey into our custodyfirst, and then torture his soul until he gives us the keys. How does that sound to you, master? Doyou think it's a good idea?" suggested one of the grand-elders with enthusiasm.

"I am afraid that this plan is still too risky. If he still refuses to give up, or worse, kills himself duringthe process, it will be all over for us. We must think of an infallible plan. Maybe I should disguisemyself as Kaleb and trick him into giving up the location of the keys first, and then you guys canimmediately move in and kill him. I think that sounds like a good plan," said Darren after a momentof deep contemplation, with a look of concentration in his eyes.

"Of course. This indeed sounds better and much more foolproof. We shall abide by yourarrangement and cooperate to the best of our ability master! Indeed, the trick will definitely work.”The three grand-elders then bowed deeply to Darren with utmost respect, impressed by his skilledmind.

"Great. Then you guys follow me out of here. Let's go!" Darren waved his sleeves and took the threegrand elders out directly without further ado.

They then headed back to the secret chamber, where the three grand-elders immediately handedover the first key to Darren. Darren took the key then started thinking.

"Horace, you know how to use the space skill, so I assume that you are also very good at concealingthe aura. You stick close to me but remain hidden in the dark, and you make your move to kill Careywhen the opportunity presents itself after I extract the information regarding the whereabouts ofthe other two keys out of him. That's the plan.”

Darren, at this moment, had already learnt their names—Horace, Rocky, Louis. So he called themout and gave each of them elaborate instructions, one by one.

"We will do as your wish, master." Horace, who was a master at the space skill, acknowledged hisorder while saluting Darren. By now he knew exactly what to do.

Darren then walked out of the Underground Palace while maintaining a low-profile, and Horacestayed hidden in the dark where no one was able to see him and protected Darren along the way.They were working in unison, according to the plan.

Darren made it to Carey's palace very soon, and he entered directly without any obstacles. He thenfound Carey, who seemed to be expecting him.

"Ha-ha, Kaleb, I see you are back so soon. How are the things that I asked you to do? I hope youwere successful. I don't want to hear of any faults or errors now."

Carey looked really excited at this moment, but a killing intent flashed through his eyes for a splitsecond when he first saw Kaleb come back. Despite Carey's excitement, it appeared he was not allwhat he seemed to be.

"Young master, I have already acquired the key, but it is locked inside this box, which I could notopen despite my multiple attempts. Here you are. The box is yours now." Darren then fetched andhanded over the box that contained the key to Carey, all while disguised as Kaleb.

This box was imbued with strong rule power, and it normally would take the power of at least threegrand-elders joining together to open it by force. It was no ordinary box indeed.

Carey took the box and frowned at this realization as he probed it with his Spirit Power when it wasin his hand. He knew instantly that Kaleb was telling the truth. There was indeed too muchrestrictive power imbued with this box, and none of the people around him were powerful enoughto open it. He had to think of another solution.

"Those bastards! How did they manage to imbue the box with such a strong power anyway? Whatshould I do with it now? I must replace a way. Damn I need that key!" Carey rambled to himself whilehe was immersed in deep contemplation. And at this moment, he was not even thinking aboutkilling the man in front of him.