[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-573":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1563945,2028,"Chapter 573 The Keys","divine-path-system-chapter-573",573,"\u003Cp>Chapter 573 The Keys\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like many other locations, the gray square was one of the places with a key. It also had no level restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, around twenty princes and princesses reached the location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them also had 'protectors' who were level 8 and even level 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But usually, unless it's life-threatening or extremely important, these protectors wouldn't intervene in a fight between level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just shameful, but it was also frowned upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was related to the key! It was too important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they all decided to let only the level 7s fight. If level 8 princes came, they'd have to face their protectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle began quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twenty princes and princesses gave it their all and fought hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ten minutes, only five remained and they were all peak level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps were slow and dull like he was uninterested in even visiting this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princes listened to the footsteps and deduced that it was a young man, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap! Tap! Tap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps turned heavy and quick. With each step, the ground shook and shockwaves hit them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that the princes realized it wasn't a man anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the huge white wolf stormed in, their hearts dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of them was the creature hailed as the god of wolves in ancient earth's mythology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lykos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**** **** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles spun the key in his hand with an indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sitting on a huge gray platform. Below the platform were twenty princes and princesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies were twisted in weird angles and puddles of blood under them covered the entire floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"F-Fuck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They groaned and writhed in pain while glaring at the man on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several old men and women were feeding them potions and checking upon their injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exuded a heavy aura reaching level 8 and level 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if to display their rage, their aura covered the platform and pressured Charles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles was unpetrubed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charles Xander, they're your peers. You shouldn't be too severe.\" An old man looked at him with a twisted face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles looked at the old man and turned back to twirling the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\" The old man was one of the few level 9 protectors. He had his own pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when a level 7 junior ignored him, he felt like he was slapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man rose to his feet and pointed a finger toward Charles Xander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding temperature dropped and a blue light gathered on the old man's fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue light expanded and lit up the entire valley they were in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a candle blown off, it disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man saw a pair of eyes glancing at him from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze to meet those eyes and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat started to pour down his forehead and he immediately backed off, not even caring about the prince he was supposed to be 'protecting'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the injured princes didn't dare to groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the protectors picked up their princes and princesses and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles slowly stood up and clenched the key in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned to one particular direction and his eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they start their search?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles referred to his 'team'. Unlike before, now, he had only one person with him. The rest went to catch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they find her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…They found her traces.\" The voice answered and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Y-Young Master.\" The voice hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Charles raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It isn't your style to attack injured opponents. Why did you…\" The voice trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles' lips curled into a mocking smile. \"Even with that treasure, I am only a high-level 7.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\" The voice fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Charles continued. \"I couldn't win this battle if they weren't injured. Take me to places with some treasures. I need to consolidate my level. My progress was too quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—\" The voice couldn't even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles went from peak level 6 to high level 7 thanks to a treasure that their team shed their blood and sweat for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still couldn't understand how Charles digested the treasure so quickly. It was supposed to take three months and even then, 90% of the medicine would be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That place…will have restrictions on level. While you all will be able to help, I think I am my biggest help.\" Charles said openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go. Show me a place I can meditate for a long time. My prana is on the verge of losing control.\" Charles said with a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a place far away from both Varian and Charles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma calmly entered a tall tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were people who came to find her earlier. With a few tricks, she threw them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she could finally fill the last piece of the 'puzzle'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tower made of a bluish-gold metal. Right after entering it, there was a huge spiral stairway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma looked up and like every other time, she realized she couldn't see the end of the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here we go again!\" With a deep sigh, she started climbing the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tower, teleportation, flying, and superspeed were all canceled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a normal person, she had to climb the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven Forbid…\" Enigma muttered as sweat rolled down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down and realized she was nearly two miles up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she looked up, she still couldn't find the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devas…they are really sadists.\" She gritted her teeth and kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tower was one of the explored ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply called 'The Cloud Tower' since its peak seemed to rest in the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike other explored areas, it received no visitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! Ha!\" Enigma panted as she clutched her waist. Her clothes were soaking wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she looked up again, she saw the end. It was very far, but she could finally see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a tenacity rivaling Varian, she climbed the tower. By the time she reached the door at the top, she looked like she was drenched in rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally….\" Enigma closed her eyes and felt like reached heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door slowly opened and a rather plain blue walled room filled with ancient carvings appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They depicted the legends, recordings, and myths of the devas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No rewards. No benefits. Naturally, no visitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's good for me anyway.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A special wave of aura rippled from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Enigma opened her eyes, her entire view changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw a pair of floating characters in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These characters were made out of aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma quickly copied those words onto a copper plate and stopped the vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world turned back to normal and Enigma felt fatigue wash over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The physical exertion from climbing the stairs and the mental exertion of this vision both caught up to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma collapsed onto the floor and let out a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I want to rest. I am too tired.' She thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her body didn't listen. It tried to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I got the eight and last piece of the message. I will know what it means sooner or later. I should rest.' She said, but her hands pushed the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma stood up with a painful groan and walked out of the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hellish stairs extended all the way down and promised her hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma was tempted to go back and rest. But she held herself firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I still need to get the key. They will finally meet.'\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-06-06T07:58:24.533Z",1,"novelbin.me","99918469aca03eaaded1994132017ad4b622b1fc6de30f16b3fc22aa4cc91421","divine-path-system-chapter-574","divine-path-system-chapter-572",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]