The Geared Immortal

Chapter 723

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Opening his eyes, Shin Jiao was greeted by the golden rays of the morning sun. He carefully exerted some effort and the dust in his body was expelled and he feels refreshed.

He did not know how long has he been meditating, but judging from the dust on his clothes it seems that it's been quite a while.

Suddenly before he could do anything, he heard a loud sound coming from the direction of the town.

Ka-boom! Boom!

Shin Jiao's eyes jump in surprise. He did not know what is happening, but judging from the sound of the explosion, he knew that the town is under attack.

"What is happening?"

He immediately stood up and gaze towards the town, and what greeted his sight made Shin Jiao feel a sharp tingling on his scalp.

Giant bluish figures as far as the eyes can see surrounds the town. Then he noticed a purplish barrier covering the town.

"That's… that's an imprisonment barrier. How were they able to create such a huge barrier?" he muttered as he analyzes the energy fluctuation of the barrier from afar.

"This is getting bad. I should return to town." He muttered as he took out his black katana.

He was about to draw something on the ground when two figures suddenly appear from above a tree.

"Hehe… I knew I feel someone's presence in here."

"This will be our harvest… Hehe…"

The two high elves look at Shin Jiao as if he is some kind of prey that they can claim for themselves. The two suddenly dash forward without warning. Drawing their golden swords, the two elves attacked Shin Jiao simultaneously.

Swoosh! Swish!

The sound of the swords cutting through the air gave Shin Jiao a bad feeling. But what caught his attention is the object on one of the elf's hand.

It was a black square object that fit's the elf's hand. The runes on the black box look familiar to Shin Jiao so this has gained his attention.

He did not use any effort to dodge the attacks. With his current speed and strength, these two are not his match. But of course, he would not lower his guard because these two still have a higher power level than he does.

Shin Jiao dodge one of the swords coming his way, and suddenly shifted his weight to his other feet. Then with a twist of his body, he sent a turning roundhouse which directly landed on the temple of the high elf.

The force of the impact was controlled and the high elf immediately fainted in just one hit.

The other high elf seeing his companion fallen became angered. Without another word, he brandished his sword and once again attacks. This time he is using his energy coating his body and his sword. He saw what happened and did not want to suffer the same as his companion.

However, how could Shin Jiao let him win? So with his katana, he also activated his power. Seeing the energy on the sword, the high elf sneered at his opponent.

"He is just a weak human after all…" the high elf thought as he thrusts his sword towards Shin Jiao's chest.

This simple thrust created hundreds of afterimages hiding the real blade coming straight towards Shin Jiao.

But, how could Shin Jiao, be fooled? Using his psychokinesis he immediately determined the real blade and with a swift move, parries the sword. Before the high elf could reach, he suddenly feels a cold steel cutting through his neck, and then everything turned dark.

The high elf suddenly feels extreme pain in his body as his mind falls into confusion. Unable to faint, unable to die, all he felt is extreme pain in his head which seems to seep even to his soul.

Meanwhile, Shin Jiao took the black box and carefully analyze it.

"Soul imprisonment? But this is more intricate? These elves have someone who is really proficient in crafting… If this thing could capture humans, then there is a chance that… Hmm… wait a minute… what if?... No way… that's crazy…"

Shin Jiao carefully study the black box and his expression changes as time passes. He knew that his conjecture is correct. The black box is able to capture not only the soul but is able to shift and control's its captive's resurrection spot.

This means that as long as a trace of your soul mark is put in this black box, your resurrection would be redirected to the black box instead of the original resurrection spot.

Then an idea suddenly dawns unto Shin Jiao, it was a radical idea, but if he is right, then it would cause the plan of those pesky bastards to fail. But of course, he could not tell this to just anyone, this is because once this is known someone with evil intent could use it as a tool to enslave anyone they wanted.

After analyzing the black box he hid it in his ring and then decided to come back to town.

After drawing the glyph on the ground, he grabs the unconscious high elf and the two disappear from their spot. Shin Jiao did not use energy teleportation because it would not work due to the barrier. Hence nature teleportation exchange was the best method at this time.

Inside the underground workshop, the mud on the teleportation spot suddenly reacted which caught the attention of Alea Zin who is cultivating.

She walks to the teleportation spot and felt a bit excited. She knew that Shin Jiao is returning at this moment. It has been a few days since he went out and everyone in the shop is worried. Then she caught the news that the war once again started outside, so she feels a bit worried for him.

But now that she knew that he is fine, she feels relieved.

Touching her earpiece she said.

"Master Si Ji is back…"

These words made everyone above showed a happy expression. The heavy feeling they had a while ago turned into happiness. How could they not feel happy? Their supporter and foundation are back, so everything is going to fine now.

Meanwhile above inside the hall, Ryujin Osmond is feeling a bit worried as it has been days since he last heard from Si Ji.

"I think your master is trap outside… you should be prepared to evacuate this place. I will send my people to help you," he said as Hans Jung and his wife the two are in charge of the store when Shin Jiao is gone.

"Don't worry high lord, our Master Si Ji is fine…" suddenly Hans Jung said with a smile.

The change of atmosphere inside the hall made Ryujin feel that something is wrong.

"Can I meet with him?"

"I will arrange it high lord… please let's go to his office." Hans Jung said with a smile.

Ryujin Osmond is still doubtful so he immediately extended his domain all over the store, but he did not find Shin Jiao.

"Where could that Si Ji guy be?" he thought as he followed Hans Jung while Lyn Xuan went back to her post.

As Shin Jiao appears in the underground workshop facility, Alea Zin was shocked to see that he is carrying a high elf beside him.

"Master, you're back…" Alea Zin said as she excitedly greeted Shin Jiao.

"Yeah, sorry for taking a bit long. I was just caught into something."

"You… you caught a high elf?"

"Ah, I need to do some experiments so; this guy would be in my subject."

"Umm… Master, High Lord Ryujin Osmond is here to visit you. He is with blacksmith Hans in your office."

"Alright, I'll meet with him…" Shin Jiao said as he carried the high elf and then walks towards a large vat.

He then set the vat to stasis and then put the high elf inside and activated it.

The vat was immediately filled with liquid and after that, some tentacle-like thingy inserted themselves on the high elf's head.

"Don't bother with this guy… how is your cultivation progression?" Shin Jiao said as he turns his attention towards Alea Zin.

"The universe's energy in the array is very abundant and I am about to breakthrough. I think… I think I can break through to be a lord within this month. Master,… thank you. I…"

"You don't have to thank me. This is your effort…" Shin Jiao said while patting her shoulder.

At that time, Alea Zin could see the sadness in Shin Jiao's eyes which he is trying to conceal. She wanted to say something but did not know what to say, so she just gave him a smile.

Not long later, Shin Jiao enters the door to his office and saw the two men inside.

"Ah, Master Si Ji… you're… back." Ryujin Osmond said in confusion.

He actually did not believe that the young man could return because the town is under an imprisonment barrier. Only those who are permitted to enter could enter the town plus the barrier of the town is up, hence he feels a bit confused about how this man could still enter the town.

A while ago he heard that he went outside to gather some materials. But then he did not return when the war broke out. And now he is back, his confusion was stirred and a radical idea dawned on him.

"Is he able to come and go even with a barrier raise?" Ryujin thought which sends shivers down his spine.

But at this time, he didn't want to ask this yet. He needs the help of this young man so that they would be able to overcome this predicament.

If the barrier is completed and the town is completely sealed, then the enemy's army would be able to freely enter the gorge and attack the human territory. He is not sure if the forward fortress inside the gorge would be able to stop such a vast army, but he could not send them any messages.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting, high lord." Shin Jiao said while cupping his hand.

"It's fine… I'm just here to invite you to our meeting. I think we need your expertise." Ryujin did not beat around the bush and said his purpose.

Upon hearing his words, Shin Jiao was a bit taken aback.