Cursed Immortality Chapter 887 Sneaking into the Palace!

887 Sneaking into the Palace!

As Jacob moved closer to the palace, the once-thronged streets beca eerily sparse, the crowd thinning out and giving way to an even heavier military presence. Guards patrolled with grim determination, but when they noticed the Ascaris Viper slithering ahead of Jacob, they averted their gazes, pretending not to see him.

These experts, normally vigilant and disciplined, were far from their best. Their minds were clouded with fear and resentnt, the oppressive weight of their predicant crushing their resolve. Almost 90% of the Myriad Galaxy King's loyal subjects harbored deep-seated grievances, their faith in their leader shaken.

Jacob's sharp gaze didn't miss the whispers of defiance brewing among them. So of these experts were already scheming to escape, willing to abandon whatever leverage the Myriad Galaxy King held over them. However, the thought of fleeing filled them with equal dread.

Everyone had seen what happened to those who tried. The Zodiac Beasts, relentless and unyielding, pursued deserters with horrifying precision. Survivors of failed escape attempts were non-existent; so had perished re monts after making their move. It was a grim certainty—leaving the city ant death. This knowledge left them trapped in a torturous dilemma, their anger festering into silent rebellion.

Jacob observed all this quietly, his expression unreadable. He couldn't help but reflect on his own harrowing encounters with the Zodiac Beasts. Their persistence was unparalleled, and he knew their hidden forces included Legendary Kings lurking just beyond the spatial barrier. Yet, he couldn't fathom their true intentions. Why did they toy with the city's defenders instead of launching a decisive assault? It was as if their actions concealed a greater agenda.

Finally, Jacob's group erged onto a vast marble road, its polished surface gleaming faintly in the fading light. Ahead, the palace of the Myriad Galaxy King lood—a breathtaking structure that seed to pierce the heavens themselves.

The palace's architecture was unlike anything Jacob had ever seen, a fusion of ancient grandeur and celestial majesty. Its exterior was made of shimring crystal, reflecting the skies above like a colossal mirror. Intricate golden runes wove across its surface, constantly shifting and reforming in srizing patterns, radiating an aura of overwhelming authority.

Massive steps carved from pure white stone ascended to an enormous pair of double doors. These doors, each crafted from a single slab of radiant crystal, shimred faintly with an internal light. Guards clad in ornate, star-engraved armor stood at attention along the steps, their spears crackling with elental energy.

Yet despite their imposing presence, Jacob could see the exhaustion etched into their faces. Even these elite soldiers, standing at the threshold of the palace, bore the weight of unending tension. The relentless attacks of the Zodiac Beasts had drained them, both physically and ntally.

Jacob paused at the edge of the grand plaza before the palace, taking in the bustling activity around him. Supply carts were being unloaded near the steps, brimming with weapons, armor, and provisions for the troops. ssengers darted back and forth, their expressions harried as they carried orders to and from the King's inner circle.

In one corner, injured soldiers were being hastily treated by nervous healers, their movents hurried and uncertain. Even the once-pristine plaza bore the scars of the ongoing chaos—cracks ran through the marble, and faint traces of dried blood hinted at earlier clashes.

It was clear to Jacob that the Myriad Galaxy King's overbearing decisions were tearing apart the morale of his subjects. The soldiers' loyalty was fraying under the strain, and their king's oppressive rule, ant to secure the city, was instead sowing seeds of despair.

With a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips, Jacob took a step forward, his eyes fixed on the magnificent palace. The turmoil, the fear, and the chaos—it was all a testant to the precarious balance of power. He wondered, with grim amusent, just how long this fragile order would hold.

As Jacob approached the grand steps leading to the palace, the energy crackling from the elite guards' spears created an invisible wall of nace. These soldiers, though fatigued, were well-trained and alert. Breaching their formation without causing an alarm would've been a near-impossible task for anyone else.

Autarch didn't respond verbally. Instead, a subtle wave of power emanated from him, weaving itself into the air like an unseen lody. The next mont, gray miasma suddenly burst out from Ascaris Viper's body.

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But Jacob wasn't alone.

"Autarch," Jacob sent a ntal ssage, "Distract them," Jacob commanded, his tone calm and resolute.

Autarch didn't respond verbally. Instead, a subtle wave of power emanated from him, weaving itself into the air like an unseen lody. The next mont, gray miasma suddenly burst out from Ascaris Viper's body.

It was the Ascaris Viper's innate poison, and at this mont, Autarch used all the soul force in the Ascaris Viper's body to fuel it, instantly covering the entire area. The elite guards nearest the base of the steps suddenly froze, their eyes widening as they weren't expecting soone to dare to cause such a scene right in front of the palace.

But when they thought about how the Myriad Galaxy King had almost driven everyone to the brink of despair, they knew sothing like this was bound to happen. Soone finally couldn't take it and attempted to retaliate, and they were even lantable for this guard.

However, they can do nothing but perform their duties, and instantly, Legendary Noble Rank soul forces gushed out from the guards as they quickly covered the poison. Although this poison could even harm Fable Legendary Rank beings, it was easy to suppress for them. However, the reason behind this mist wasn't to harm them but to distract them, which Autarch succeeded in doing splendidly.

The next mont, the air around Jacob seed to ripple. A faint, formless presence materialized beside him, like a shadow blending into the ambient light while covering Elia as they both seed to vanish into thin air. He also summoned Autarch back, and the Ascaris Viper's lifeless corpse fell.

Taking full advantage of the distraction, Jacob stepped into the palace's shadowed corners, his movents silent and precise. At the sa ti, Elia was completely under his soul force's control, incapable of resisting, but she had no intention of resisting at all.

In fact, she was witnessing everything with ecstasy and shock. Jacob blended seamlessly with the surroundings and easily bypassed those distracted guards.

The shimring double doors, despite their grandeur, were no obstacle. Jacob placed his bony hand on the surface, and the next mont, under his power, a small opening in the massive doors eased open just enough for him to slip inside, any sound swallowed by the commotion.

Inside, the palace was even more overwhelming than its exterior. The walls were adorned with moving murals depicting celestial scenes of battles and conquests. The floors shimred like liquid starlight, and the air was dense with an oppressive energy, making each breath feel heavy.

Jacob didn't stop to admire the architecture. His eyes followed the faint trail of energy leading deeper into the palace—a trail left by a powerful being which should be none other than the Myriad Galaxy King himself!