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Gray began making objects float for entertainment. "I wonder what that ominous thing was back there." He was speaking of that dark entity that seemed to guard the sword. Could it have been the virus? No. If the sword was that powerful, why would the virus only be guarding it and not using it? And it couldn't of been a good entity. Someone would of used it to destroy the virus' armies by now. Perhaps it was another neutral being like Gray. It would explain why it attacked neither Loren or Kar as they came closer. Then again, they are infected with the virus and the being was ominous...but then the virus would have to had control over the sword already. What would it be waiting for if it wished to erase all players? It obviously was either holding back or couldn't gain the sword itself.

~Meanwhile~

The temple in which Xian took residence imploded into oblivion, never to be seen again. From out of the darkness rose a higher power, the ring on his finger shining brightly. It was the Gray Saint possessing Xian's body, bringing him out to safety. His training was done and he was now ready to level up.

When all could be no calmer, his body erupted in a pillar of light. Xian had advanced and become stronger. However, all memories of his old self and his original form were lost. He was given a new form, completely different from before. Almost like being rebirth twice.

It was completely different from his original appearance. His tanned skin turned pale. His long, black hair shortened, nearly spiking. And his green clothing became worn and torn. It was time for him to change wear. "Time to get out of this green monkey suit and into some real clothes."

Xian, now freed from Gray Saint's temple, walked to the local clothing store, grabbing a new uniform to represent his achieved self. He grabbed a loose white shirt, a pair of black pants, and some nice black shoes. Xian's new look almost mimicked Gray's in appearance as his eyes turned from green to gray. "Now this is something I could get used to." With a snapped of his fingers, he created one of the first vehicles to be featured in the game, a motorcycle.

Filled with excitement, Xian road off into the horizon, ready for a new adventure.

"But I'm bored!" Gray lowered all the objects back down. "When are you two gonna kill something. I need a show."

"You're the one acting like a kid. Every second I turn around, you've gained some new power or new form to deal with the situation." Gray stood in his infinite space. "...And sorry but I can't do that. I'm not allowed to reveal your path for you."

Hakuzo hissed "Lets just go! My armor is thick enough to withstand anything" and he rushed toward the Obsidian Palace.

((Sorry about the name thing...I've been Rping in to many guilds lately.))

"Right, and I guess you'd laugh if one of us gets swallowed," he said sarcastically before looking at Hakuzo, "Okay, let's go!"

Hakuzo landed on the front steps of the Palace with ease "That was almost too easy, I dont even hear a heartbeat in there" he hissed, tilting his head to the inner Palace.

((It's not your fault. You're just tired. And besides, I was able to make a "breaking the fourth wall" joke.))

"Yep. And I would laugh till I cried...or until I had to save you." Gray observed the palace. "I'm like an angel but of both sides. I can observe and only interfere when given command to for the situation."