The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 183

Chapter 183

Faced with the Metals professor's statement, Kabadaba replied impatiently .

"If I managed to enlist into the ministry of magic successfully, the first thing I'll do is fire you guys! I tell you, I'm not part of any underground factions nor am I a Death Eater*, there's nothing in the basement except rats and cobwebs! Previously another batch appeared and fouled the atmosphere, now you guys want to continue disturbing my research!"

(TN:*Death Eaters are the followers of Voldemort)

"Shut up, I believe you're stalling for time . " The Metals professor gnashed out . "We've discovered the smell of a death eater from your basement's fireplace . The Ministry of Magic has reasonable grounds to suspect your involvement in illegal activities . We will use floo powder to test our your fireplace definite orientation, if we find anything wrong then prepare for Azkaban . "

"F****! You F****!" That old man started cursing out . "Don't use Azkaban to threaten me . Alright fine, take as long as you like in my basement, but don't accuse me wrongly . "

The Metals professor led them in a single file down to the basement . The core object here was a pot . There weren't burnt marks underneath the pot, but within it was black liquid giving off an odd scent . It was still slowly boiling, and around it in a disorganized mess were items like toads etc . It was probably related to witchcraft . The Metals professor ignored that pot and marched straight for the fireplace . A support class contestant hurriedly drew out some floo powder and offered him . Instead, the Metals professor waved him away and instead observed the top of the fireplace . There was a painting hung on top, a layer of dust had formed over it but it left several clear fingerprint marks .

Naturally, as the painting was shifted, the fireplace creaked and slid to the side exposing a deep pathway down . Because the Banks Syndicate members had probably passed through already, they didn't have to worry much about booby traps . The Metals professor strided forward, his face filled with anxiety . Until everyone entered, the fireplace returned to its original place .

This pathway looked narrow and dark, but walking further it became broader . Furthermore, the surrounding wall lines would offer a faint glow, although it created an eerie atmosphere, it illuminated the place effectively . The floor was pretty moist as luscious green algae thrived . Unexpectedly, the air wasn't foul smelling but instead had a fresh scent . If one carefully noticed, they could feel a gentle breeze caressing their face . If one was knowledgeable about caves, he would understand the path led to a immense space .

Suddenly, still grabbing onto his long bow, Deke issued a warning .

"Careful, I can smell blood!"

Everyone simultaneously halted, especially the two support contestants who were previously buried, they instantly darted to the back . Naturally the Metals professor and Fanu knew that the words spoken by Felix before his death had affected morale greatly, thus they both stood in front . That terrifying stegosaurus was already stored back, and the one leading the extreme front was a grey wolf that Phelps summoned .

Sheyan had just chatted with Phelps and discovered that a summoner contestant wasn't all that glamourous . The most typical was that one had to first tame a creature in order to obtain the rights to summon it . However once that creature dies in battle, then regrettably it will be lost forever . Previously Phelps had summoned 3 grey wolves to assault Diaz, but Diaz managed to kill two of them . His last wolf was Phelps's last summoned creature, and its loyalty had already dropped to 60 points . If it continued declining, then it would most likely abandon him .

In addition, if one wanted to tame a formidable creature like the stegosaurus, they probably had to sign a life contract . Once that creature dies, the summoner would mostly meet the same fate . Furthermore, that life contract was like a wedding agreement, after signing it, it was impossible to tame other creatures! Of course every benefits has it flaws . After a life contract has been formed, the closer the relationship between master and creature, the more the attributes bonus both parties will receive .

The blood stench ahead grew denser, and the narrow path had transformed into a spacious hall . The hall was already in complete shambles with mutilations in every corner . The surrounding luxurious and exquisite curtains turned to ash with a touch . Only on a nearby stone carving displayed a vestige from King Arthur's time . Several overturned cabinets had decomposed into rotten brown dregs .

The most distinct thing was a profound crevice in the middle of the hall . It was so long, the head and tail of the crevice could not be seen . It was at least 10 over metres wide, and its abyss unfathomable . This hall had been segregated into two, if one wanted to cross over, then he had to think of a way to leap over the crevice .

The side nearer to Sheyan and the rest had an empty space, and a dead man sprawled on the ground . It should be a storyline character . The corpse was bound from head to toe, the artery on the neck severed as a pool of black blood formed from it . Around the periphery of the corpse were huge amounts of palm sized black objects . Going closer, they were actually hairy bats . These bats were already dead stiff, but their sharp fangs could still be seen along with their sharp talons at the tip of their wings .

"Its vampire bats . " Phelps immediately mumbled . Being a aspiration summoner, he was certainly knowledgeable about various lifeforms and their characteristics . He glanced at Fanu, but Fanu maintained his emotionless face and nodded .

The Metals professor released a chilling laugh .

This is the vampire bat's habitat . To cross over this crevice, one has to first get rid of these pesky bats in their home territory . Those morons from the Banks Syndicate has really rid us of certain problems . "

Although the crevice was vastly broad, Sheyan and the rest effortlessly located a makeshift rope bridge used by the Banks Syndicate to cross . They crossed courageously without fear . After passing through this ancient hall from King Arthur's era, another cave greeted them . The stones on the ground were fragmented and messy, it looked like a wall of that hall was forcefully breached .

As they travelled deeper, the human marks on the walls gradually lessened . At the end, Sheyan and the rest found themselves in a natural karst cave with a low ceiling . The ivory stalactite intertwined with each other, and some even joint with the ground forming a stela . A faint sulfur odour floated within the cave . After walking for roughly 3 km, the sounds of gurgling water sounded from ahead, and a glow could be seen from the top . Two streams of cave brook converged together while releasing misty white fog . The river surged rapidly but remained crystal clear .

Deke countryside experienced seemed rather plentiful as he took the lead . He then approached the river and took in a whiff .

"The water isn't poisonous, it should be an underground stream from a hot spring .

At this time, the Metals professor's face turned serious . He immediately looked ahead and declared .

"There's something fishy up ahead . "

A shallow and rocky area, roughly a thousand square metres in size, appeared at the area the two streams converged . The originally rapid current slowed down at this convergence, and at the centre of the shoal laid a flat boulder . The movement the Metals professor discovered was a black figure that was apparently crouching on the roof of the boulder . Although this black figure wasn't massive, it reckoned to be as long as 2-3 people . From one look, it gave off a dangerous aura .

After everyone crept closer, they realized this black figure was a crocodile! The skin of the alligator was rough and grainy like a rock, more importantly, it was pitch-black as though it absorbed the surrounding light . If they wanted to proceed, they would have to go past an area at least 30 metres away from the crocodile .

Scrutinizing this several black figures, the Metals professor's face changed and shot Fanu a look . Fanu then stood out with a resolute tone .

"I've seen this crocodile before, it's called a Shinisaurus Crocodilurus (Chinese crocodile) and its personality can be considered gentle . But definitely don't make any noise to startle them, just quickly crossover . "

Following that, they distributed themselves accordingly . Fanu took front guard followed by the Metals professor, then the two physically weaker supporters rapidly passed through the middle . The group hurriedly wadded through the stream . They clearly already reached the other shore but suddenly, a black chinese crocodile cautiously raised its head . Its tail rhythmically waved in the air and suddenly released a sound similar to a rattlesnake . Then it suddenly nudged and dashed towards them! Following its movement, the other black figures swiftly reacted and climbed down the boulder . They wriggled through the water like a snake, not even causing a slight splash!

"Go!" The Metals professor exclaimed . "They won't leave their nest for very long . If we don't delay anymore, we'll definitely shake them off . "

After speaking he immediately sprinted forward . With him leading the way, the others similarly followed as they frantically advanced . At this point, undoubtedly Sheyan and Deke were superior in movement speed while the other two support contestants and Phelps fell to the back . A single file of humans wildly fleeing, running close to a kilometre . Still those black crocodiles crunched their mouths as they tightly pursued these uninvited guest, slowly catching up to the 3 contestants at the back!