Kean said, "If it''s worth a lot, I''m bringing a crystal or two back with me. Who knows, I could make some good money with it."


    He walked over to grab one of the glowing crystals, but a huge spark of electricity struck him the moment his hands came into contact with them.


    "Argh!"


    Kean''s hands flew backward as his eyes widened in shock. "What was that?"


    Vernon said, "Be careful of what you touch, Vernon. There might be powers none of us know of."


    Wilbur said, "Alright, I''ll lead the way now. Everyone, stay behind me."


    Wilbur took the lead, and everyone followed behind him. They made their way down the path, which widened as they kept going. Before long, the entirety of Vicente Deep Waters stood before them.


    Wilbur looked at the map on his phone as he walked and was shocked to discover that the castle looked exactly like it did on the map. Moreover, the walls and ground were both very clean with no signs of wear or decay.


    It was important to note that thest civilization was ten thousand years apart from this one. It was nearly impossible to have any form of architecture, even if it was underground, to not have decayed or rusted in the slightest after this long.


    Yet Vicente Deep Waters was in mint condition, standing tall before them. Wilbur did not know what kind of force had kept this enormous castle running for so long, but it was unbelievable.


    Just then, Vernon noticed the drains by the side of the path. "Why is there a drain here? I''ve seen at least six of them by now."


    "Could this castle be rted to water?" asked Vernon.


    Kean chuckled. "Were they trying to build a dam or a power nt of sorts? Mister Vernon, I don''t think any of that''s possible. Maybe someone lived here, and the drains were just built to water their nts."


    Vernon shook his head coldly. "No, that can''t be. Building huge drains like this just to water some nts is ridiculous."


    Wilbur entered the underground castle following the map, and it was not long before they came up to a huge metal door. ording to the map, the treasure was right behind this very door.


    Now, all they had to do was open the metal door and they would be able to enter. Wilbur touched the door, and a voice rang in his head all of a sudden.


    ''Who are you? What are you doing here?''


    Wilbur turned to see several transparent figures around him. The figures were all holding long spears, staring at Wilbur warily. However, Mitch, Vernon, and the others did not seem to notice these figures at all as they stared around themselves nkly.


    "Who are you?" Wilbur asked carefully.


    "We''re the guardians of Vicente Deep Waters. You''re not supposed to be here."


    "Young cultivator, why have you entered Vicente Deep Waters with a group of mortals? Are you trying to get yourselves killed?"


    "These people aren''t dressed like us. They''re probably explorers who broke in here, Captain! What should we do?"


    "Kill them, and let them remain here forever?"


    "Anyone who breaks into Vicente Deep Waters shall be ughtered without exception!"


    "Kill them!"


    The few soldiers shouted as they charged at Wilbur. Just then, Wilbur released his dragon aura to form a dragon that he controlled to take on the soldiers, who were reduced to dust the second they came into contact with the dragon.


    Following that, a few other soldiers showed up as well.


    "Captain, this guy looks pretty powerful. What are we going to do?"


    "Bastard!"