Skyfire Avenue - Chapter 640

Chapter 640

Chapter 640: Lucifer’s Terror

“I wasn’t going to do anything . No ill-will . It’s all a misunderstanding . ” Lucifer raised his hands and sputtered the words . He was practically falling over himself in capitulation .

“That’s good . ” The general answered in a soft voice .

Lucifer shot a glance toward An Liu . “Can I go in?”

She suddenly remembered his invitation in her hand . She handed it back . “Go ahead . ”

Lucifer painfully noted that An Liu didn’t look once at him . The whole time she only had eyes for the golden general – like she was fixated . It made him even more furious . With a dissatisfied grunt and long strides, he stomped into the museum .

“Why are you still staring? Don’t you have a job to do?” The general glanced her way . The moment their eyes met a deep red crept into An Liu’s cheeks . Her subordinates noticed, and could only stare slack-jawed . It was the only time they saw their boss they called the ice queen act like a woman at all . Was this real? Who was this guy who could make her act this way?

“If I have time I’ll come and find you for a cigarette . ” The general offered the sentence quietly, before leaving her alone in silence .

An Liu hadn’t managed to say a single word . She also never once took her eyes off the army man .

It’s him… it’s him . It’s him! He came…

She felt a flutter in her chest . An Liu’s cold, aloof heart was suddenly afire . She could hear it thump against her chest, faster and faster .

What is going on… An Liu, what are you thinking? It was only a cigarette!

Lucifer stumbled into the museum . Unlike the others, he wasn’t interested in the majesty of the building’s interior . A lingering fear kept him looking over his shoulder at the door, waiting for that man to enter .

A Paragon! That man was certainly a Paragon, strong enough to end him if he’d wanted to . But, how could he not know of this mysterious Easterner? What’s more he was a part of their military . It made him feel like there was much more about this Alliance he didn’t know .

Keeping a low profile was the best course . It was a shame about that woman, though . Her Discipline was pure, rich with primordial yin energy . IF only they could cultivate together, the benefits to his progress would be significant . Evidently that was not an option, however . Skyfire Avenue was famous for its secrets, he had to tread carefully .

Skyfire Museum was a press of people from all over . They’d arranged a waiting area, and the various assessors milled around waiting for everyone to show up before they could begin .

When Lucifer walked into the waiting area, he immediately picked out several familiar faces . First among them was his old foe, Metatron . The others were all Adepts as well, and strong ones . No one was more sensitive to the energy fields surrounding them than Adepts, making them the perfect investigators . Every powerful organization was desperate for Talents, especially those who had experience with the crystals first hand .

He looked over at the Archangel . Miranda sensed his stare, and looked right back . Neither of their faces changed, but the hatred in their eyes was unmistakable . A surge of rage welled up inside Lucifer, and he strode toward the Pontiff’s representative .

Metatron regarded him with a guarded demeanor . “Get away from me,” he said .

Lucifer replied with a dry chuckle . “You think I want to waste my time with a hypocrite?” His words were harsh, but the Fallen Angel still took up a spot on the sofa beside his enemy . They hated each other on a fundamental level, so Lucifer chose to ease his own irritation by getting under Metatron’s skin .

As for Metatron, there wasn’t anything he could do about it . This was Skyfire Avenue – he wasn’t about to start trouble .

People continued to stream in . Eighty-four representatives meant eighty-four interested organizations carefully paying attention . Most of those eyes were on Lucifer and Metatron, but when the next person entered their focus shifted .

The Terminator’s hard, cold eyes slowly drank in Skyfire Museum . He was an in immaculate tailored suit, but it still looked like someone tried to dress up an iron statue . A Paragon and one of humanity’s leaders had come himself to represent his people .

Metatron muttered under his breath in surprise . He came himself?” Neither the Pontiff nor Satan had come because they knew they were high-value targets . They would be walking onto foreign enemy territory, surrounded by the strongest humans in the universe . Evidently this didn’t trouble the Terminator . It was a testament to his faith and self-confidence . He believed nothing would happen during the auction .

As the Terminator walked in, another figure descended from the museum’s second floor . Spectator’s turned their focus from the Paragon to this very small newcomer .

She couldn’t have been taller than a meter and change, her head barely peaking over the bannisters . Bouncy little steps brought her before the Northern leader . “A long time, Big Uncle! How have you been?”

When he saw her, the Terminator’s calm eyes were suddenly a little distraught . But his dark expression gave way to a smile . “I’ve been well, and how about you Jun’er?”

“Very well, thank you,” Jun’er answered happily . “But I have been very busy . A have to study a lot every day . I still can’t see, but teacher says that because I’m blind once I become Clairvoyant things will be clearer than ever . ” Her eyes were sightless, but from the outside you couldn’t tell . She didn’t look like a blind person; her eyes were full of light and life .

The Terminator shook his head, battling the gloominess in his heart . She had been chosen as the Clairvoyant’s successor after all . He’d questioned his decisions before, but seeing this vibrant young woman now any regrets were gone . How could he bring himself to destroy something so beautiful with his own hand? Anyway, Skyfire Avenue’s rise was already assured, and that meant the East would rise with it .

“Terminator . It’s been some time . ” A deeper voice caught the Terminator’s ear . He lifted his head and spied the Wine Master heading his way .

The Cosmagus was dressed as fastidiously as ever, but the real eye-catcher was Jun’er . She was enveloped in a long dress that sparkled with gemstones of all sorts and sizes . She sparkled like a little universe beneath the museum’s soft lights . The Terminator kneeling before her was a striking image to everyone who looked on .

As the two Paragons appeared, no one remained seated . They all rose to their feet and offered their respects to the leaders .

The Wine Master addressed everyone . “Thank you for your patience . Wait for just a while longer . Once everyone’s arrived we can begin . ”

A few more figured descended from the dais above as the Wine Master made the announcement . Sharp-eyed guests recognized them quickly . Gasps were quickly muffled as people tried not to call attention to themselves .

The Epochrion led the group . Once a Northern Alliance Paragon she now represented Skyfire Avenue . A step behind her followed a gentlemanly pair . Beyond being mighty Paragons themselves, the two were famous throughout all of human society . Of course, they were the Arcane Magnate known as the Keeper, and Skyfire Avenue’s Bookworm, the Karmic Scholar .

Four Paragons stood among them as standard bearers for Skyfire Avenue . This was real power! No one dared dream of causing trouble .

The guests had all more or less arrived . An Liu slipped in and nodded at the Wine Master .

The Epochrion walked until she stood before her old partner . She greeted him with a gentle nod . The Terminator spoke first . “How does it feel to be home?”

The Epochrion heaved a sigh . “I’ve always loved it here . I was always a part of this place, and it will always be a part of me . I don’t suspect I’ll be leaving again . ”

“Oh but Auntie Clockmaker, you’re still so young . Not old at all,” Jun’er tittered . She couldn’t see, but her perception far surpassed any normal person’s . She knew everything going on around her, though not as sharp as one who had working eyes .

“So long as you like it . When you get as old as we are, it gets to be even more important to do the things that make you happy . ” The Terminator said with a smile .

“Yes,” the Clockmaker replied, nodding .

The Wine Master’s voice interrupted . “Thank you for waiting ladies and gentlemen, it appears we’re all in attendance . In just a moment we will give you all an opportunity to verify the items we will be auctioning . I will warn everyone a final time, any transgressions will be met with a punishment ten times the cost . ”

The promise was particularly potent coming from a Paragon . After witnessing four such powerhouses appear at once, no one dared make a move for fear it could get them in dire trouble .

“Jun’er, you are our leader . You should start us off . ” The Wine Master gave her a small nod .

“Alright . ” Jun’er replied in bubbly tones . She flicked her wrist, and something appeared in her tiny hand .

It was a crystal orb, with flecks of silver suspended within . Its light shimmered alluringly, and everyone in the museum couldn’t look away . Silvery images came and went, detailing the past and revealing the many paths of the future .