Chapter 1182 Apportionment Trial (1)

1182 Apportionment Trial (1)

The Sect Core area was in the very center of the Artifact Inferno Guardian Sect. It was a restricted place; even the Flame Master and Forger Master needed permission to enter.

The core area was also the heart of the Artifact Inferno Guardian Sect, a place filled with immense fiery spiritual Qi and hidden knowledge. It was a subterranean complex bathed in an otherworldly, crimson light.

The walls were adorned with ancient tapestries depicting the sect's history and the creation. At the center of the Core Area was a massive, pulsating, ethereal bird-shaped crimson flame above an ancient formation; it was the manifestation of Sky Grade Spirit Vein, the source of the sect's power.

Furthermore, this was the most protected area of the sect and safest because the sect leader and grand elders' dwellings were located here, a solitary tower that reaches towards the sky, its peak lost in the perpetual twilight.

At this moment, on the top floor of this tower, a scholarly man in white robes with long dark hair and pale skin who appeared to be in his late twenties sat cross-legged, an antique cauldron hovering above his head.

He seemed immense in his training when the antique cauldron suddenly released a gentle light. His ruby-like eyes snapped open, and a surprise flashed past them.

At this moment, an impassive voice suddenly rang, "Someone with an Outer Elder Apportionment Token has entered the sect, and he seems very special."

The scholarly man's eyes widened ever so slightly before a hint of intrigue shone in them: "A holder of an Outer Elder Apportionment Token even alerts you, Guardian Spirit?"

"Indeed, and I can't see through him; he's very strange." The Guardian Spirit's voice rang again with uncertainty, yet there was a hint of interest in it.

The scholarly was even more astounded. The next moment, he seemed to mutter something before a mirror appeared in front of him, and an image started to play.

However, at this moment, Ace's attention shifted as he looked towards the twilight sky, which seemed to be the result of fire law or some formation. Three figures in white scholarly robes with a crimson cauldron symbol surrounded by golden flames descended a few meters away from him, and they were all looking towards him curiously.

Furthermore, Ace instantly noticed two golden crystalline stars on each of their collars; they were the outer court forger elders of the sect!

Marguerite was surprised before she quickly bowed her head and greeted in respect, "Flame Disciple Marguerite, greet three Forger Elders!" George quickly followed suit.

They nodded in acknowledgment before the tall, middle-aged man with a bald head and thick beard questioned while looking at George, "You are the one with a Forger Elder Apportionment Token?"

George quickly replied respectfully, "Yes, Lord Elders. George Edward from Violet Yang Grand Sect is here to initiate the Apportionment Trial."

"Which elder gave you the token?" The dwarf old man asked curiously.

Before George could reply, an amiable elderly voice rang, "I was the one who gave it to him."

Everyone looked toward the voice's owner and saw an old man followed by a middle-aged woman landing beside the three elders; it was none other than Elder Dewey, who had come back a few days prior to George.

"Elder Dewey?" The middle-aged sect elder frowned ever so slightly before he quickly hid it, but Ace didn't miss it, and he could feel hostility from him.

'Don't tell me...' Ace instantly knew things weren't going to be simple!