'It seems like Cayden and this water source beast have fought a lot and the contest has always been
close.
This beast cannot be underestimated,'
Austin thought to himself.
"Let's not stand on ceremony.
Come on!"
The water source beast appeared to have quite a bad temper too. He lowered his head, readying
himself to charge at Cayden.
Sea water sloshed back and forth on his body loudly,
and the space and time in the area began to shake.
"Bring it on!"
Cayden then stepped forward as well. His body grew larger, instantly turning into a giant that towered
over everything. Ice and snow energy began releasing from his massive body.
An intense battle was about to break out!
"You two, wait!
Water monster, we are not here to fight with you!
We did not mean to intrude. We were just passing by.
Calm down.
Cayden, have you forgotten our mission?
Check your temper. Don't be so impulsive and go around picking fights with everyone!"
Anakin bellowed.
"Cayden's quite an irritable person. When we first met, his first reaction was to attack and start a fight
then as well."
Austin shook his head and smiled bitterly as he looked at Cayden and recalled their first encounter.
'He's got a temper similar to the Eight Stone Saints'.'
Cayden reminded him of them quite a bit.
Anakin's words stopped Cayden in his tracks. He scratched his head embarrassed and said, "You're
right!
I'm sorry, Anakin. I almost forgot we were on our way to save Braden!
That is our number one priority!
Water monster,
I'm afraid we must postpone this fight."
"You're going to save Braden?"
The water source beast was surprised to hear this.
"He's been trapped in that ancient array for so long. You two have tried everything at your disposal but
have never been able to free him.
Have you come up with some new idea?"
asked the water source beast curiously.
It was obvious he knew these brothers and their lives well.
Cayden nodded back and replied, "Yes, we've got something new to try!
I'm confident in this one.
This time, we'll definitely save Braden!"
"Are you sure?
You've tried every method you have in the past.
What have you come up with now?
I have to be honest. I don't think there's much hope,"
the water source beast said, shaking his head solemnly.
"Why are you saying that? Are you cursing us? You're trying to prevent us from saving our brother!
If we fail, you will be held accountable and I will make you pay. You'd better watch your back!"
Cayden flew into a rage at the water source beast's disgusting analysis.
"Relax. Can't you just be a little friendlier every now and then?
When did I curse you so that you would not be able to save Braden?
You just always want to fight me and will find any excuse you can!
There's no need for us to wait. Let's have it out right now!
I'd like to see how you'd make me pay! Ha-ha!"
Cayden's response had infuriated the water source beast as well. Both their tempers were flaring now.
"Enough!
Water monster, we're going to rescue Braden. It has nothing to do with you. Do not get in our way,"
Anakin snapped, cutting them off.
"Cayden, stop messing around.
Let's get a move on and save Braden!"
Anakin barked at his brother.
"All right. I'll do as you say."
Cayden nodded respectfully and stopped provoking the water source beast.
Saving Braden as soon as possible was most important to him in the end.
"Who's this human brat with you?
He doesn't look like he's from our Frigid Continent. Why is he accompanying you?
Don't tell me that you've taken this human boy as a slave!
What good will keeping a weak slave by your side do you?"
asked the water source beast suddenly, pointing at Austin.
"Water monster!
What are you talking about?
Austin is our distinguished guest. He is here to help us save Braden. If you dare show any disrespect
towards him again, you will not get away with it!"
Cayden could not help but be enraged, roaring at the beast for his irreverence.
"What? You mean...
This human brat is here to help you save Braden?
Are you serious?
He's a mere governing god. He's so weak. How could he possibly help free your brother?
It's just ridiculous. It's been so many years and you haven't been able to rescue your brother. You're
just desperately seeking help from anywhere. I think you've been tricked by this human boy."
The water source beast was surprised by Cayden's response, even a little disbelieving.
"Speak those slanderous words again, water monster, and you will be punished for it!"
Even Anakin was now furious at the beast's words. He took a step forward and released a tremendous
freezing energy that struck the water source beast.
"You're much too rude.
How dare you talk about Austin like that!
He is our guest and is to be treated honorably. You cannot speak that way in front of us!"
Cayden was absolutely burning with anger and rushed at the water source beast.
Both brothers were ready to fight with all their might.
Faced with their energy pressure, the beast took a few fear-filled steps back.
"Stop!
Don't be mad, please.
Forget what I said. I take it back," the beast said through a panicked and softened voice.
He really did not want to fight them both.
"Humph!
Austin, Cayden, let's go. Leave this water monster alone!"
Anakin snorted.
The three of them then strode off away.
"Wait!
I want to go with you!
Don't worry. I won't get in the way, and I definitely won't speak ill of this human boy again!"
the water source beast called out suddenly.
Without waiting for Anakin and Cayden's consent, he turned into a sea once more and followed behind
them.
"You'd better not offend Austin again! You will suffer if you do!"
Cayden said sourly, glaring at the sea.
The beast said nothing back and continued on.
Austin's curiosity was piqued as he looked at the flowing water behind him. If he hadn't seen it with his
own eyes, he would not have believed it was actually a living being.
"Austin, you must be careful as we make our way through this Frigid Continent. It's very dangerous.
We've lived here for longer than we can say and still have not figured out everything there is to know
about this continent.
We're usually very cautious. We dare not break into many forbidden areas that we haven't explored
before.
We urge you to be careful as well,"
Anakin said, leading the way.
"I understand."
Austin nodded and remained on alert.
The Frigid Continent was a land of danger. Even gods of chaos would probably die if they broke in. Of
course he would not dare be reckless here.
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