Chapter 2616: 1440: Mutation and Astonishment (Part 2)

Chapter 2616: Chapter 1440: Mutation and Astonishment (Part 2)

“Unexpected, right? We not only foresaw that the owner of the equipment unlocking the advanced market would definitely be the Emperor of the Human Clan, but we also anticipated your plot.”

Gazing at Sina, who was struggling to remain calm, Belinda’s sinister smile grew more pronounced as she said, “Across the entire domain of third-class forces, only the Emperor of the Human Clan could provide such things.”

“How did you know the Emperor of the Human Clan could definitely produce sixth-order equipment?”

Sina was first stunned, then quickly reacted and blurted out, “So you found sixth-order equipment on the Dragonborn Queen and others!”

“Indeed, no wonder you’re my sister, truly resourceful. Since you and Loris both retrieved the Emperor of the Human Clan’s equipment, it means the Emperor has eliminated you from suspicion, so the answer is obvious; you must have figured out the real mastermind, which is the Lich.”

Belinda raised her eyebrows, full of disdain, saying, “But unfortunately, you’re still a step behind.”

With that, the fierce aura around Belinda surged violently as she said coldly, “Alright, sister, it’s time for your crown to change hands too!”

As Belinda’s words fell, a group of powerful Medusas, along with Lucas and the Lich elites, charged from all directions, the thunderous sound of energy clashes resounding throughout.

In the heat of the battle, even though Sina, armed with many trump cards and sixth-order equipment, had the upper hand, she was soon overwhelmed by the frantic siege of Belinda, Lucas, and others, her aura gradually waning until it completely vanished.

Just then, as Belinda and the others focused all their attention on Sina, a short, thin figure among the petrified elites of the Desert Alliance began to glow with a golden light, breaking free from the restraints — it was the Masked Man.

After breaking free, seeing Sina silent, the Masked Man hesitated repeatedly, knowing he was no match for so many elites, and finally bit his lip, choosing to leave.

However, as the petrification effect on him hadn’t completely dissipated, his movements were greatly restricted. Just two steps out, he stepped into a pre-set magic trap, causing yet another violent magic explosion.

“There’s still a straggler?”

Hearing the sound, Belinda, having just finished the battle, looked grimly at the surrounding Medusa elites, commanding, “Quickly clear them out, leave no survivors!”

Receiving Belinda’s order, the Medusa elites, shrouded in killing intent, immediately transformed into afterimages, rushing towards the site of the magic explosion.

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Meanwhile, as Sina’s side was plunged into turmoil, Loris and his party, who had returned to the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, encountered no obstacles, soon approaching a fortress equipped with a teleportation station, where the army was also amassed.

“Hahaha, this time I’ve truly returned with a full load!”

Loris swiftly traversed through a dense forest, his lion face full of joy.

Then, his lion face darkened, snorting coldly, “Those cunning Liches, trying to incriminate me, I will not let them off!”

However, despite Loris’s many words, there was no response from the powerful followers around him, not even old Susan, who was usually chattering away, remained silent.

“What’s wrong with you all? It’s not because you’re envious that only I got the sixth-order equipment, right?”

Apparent from his regained composure from joy, plus the proximity to the fortress, Loris remained very relaxed, jokingly.

But as soon as Loris finished speaking, others continued to stay mute.

This time, Loris’s expression finally turned tense, not only noticing the abnormality among his companions but also the odd changes in this forest, realizing from his past experience that he should have already reached the fortress.

Without any warning, Loris suddenly stopped, quickly distancing himself while holding the recently acquired giant sixth-order axe, glancing at other Rainforest Fortress Alliance elites.

Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting down on faces devoid of expression, their vacant eyes glaringly different from usual times.

“Thomas, old Susan, what’s happened to you?”

Loris asked in a deep voice, looking at his powerful subordinates.

Silence was the only answer, with those powerful figures seeming oblivious, standing still as well.

“Well then, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Evidently of a fiery temperament, Loris without further words, suddenly swung the giant axe through the air, sending sharp energy waves grazing the elites’ heads.

It’s evident that though Loris held back, the energy storm was enough to blow away the elites.

Yet, those elites remained unfazed, their bodies visibly more illusory, flickering in and out of existence.

“They’re illusions?”

Loris quickly grasped the situation, exclaiming in surprise, “When leaving the Shadow Market, these guys were completely normal, when were they replaced by illusions? So, this dense forest is also set up with an illusion realm, is that why I can’t get out? Or rather, I never entered a real dense forest; is everything around me an illusion?”

While Loris was still piecing together the situation, a deep and sharp voice resonated, “Rainforest Leader, unexpected, isn’t it? You too have fallen into my trap.”

As the words ceased, a robust figure clad in a dark gray hood suddenly appeared on the other side of the dense forest.

The person revealed a face covered in black magic patterns, resembling a withered corpse.

On the forehead of that withered face, there was a forest-white crown encrusted with dark magic gems, emitting an eerie glow.

Loris was not unfamiliar with this appearance, having faced him in battles numerous times in the past.

“Witch Demon Leader, so it was your doing.”

Killer intent surged on Loris’s lion face as he sternly said, “Do you know the consequences of your actions? You’ve declared war on the entire Rainforest Fortress Alliance!”

“Heh, Rainforest Leader, after so many years, your fiery temper hasn’t changed at all.”

The Witch Demon Leader’s withered face showed a calm demeanor, responding with a cold sneer, “You and that Emperor of the Human Clan are planning to take action against me, yet you think I’d fear your useless threats?”

“How utterly laughable, don’t think this can prevent your doom.”

Hearing this, Loris remained calm, snorting coldly, “Fool, what use is there in stopping me here? Even if I die, my followers will continue to act with the Emperor of the Humans!”

“You lions and tigers, your loyalty is indeed rock solid, just like other stubborn Beast Demons, but look who these people are?”

The sly grin on the Witch Demon Leader’s face deepened, as a team of Liches flashed in place.

Soon, with a deep gray light flicker, those Liches transformed into Loris himself, Thomas, old Susan, and other Rainforest Fortress Alliance leaders.

Seeing this scene, Loris instantly understood that the opponent intended to use these people to replace his own group, thus taking control of the entire Rainforest Fortress Alliance.

For a moment, even Loris himself couldn’t distinguish these impostors by their aura.

“Impossible, the Liches shouldn’t have such profound illusion abilities, do you have other forces aiding you?”

Loris, widening his lion eyes, questioned, “Who exactly are they?”

“Insolent, that’s not for you to worry about.”

The sly grin on the Witch Demon Leader’s face grew thicker, mockingly saying, “A good show is about to begin.”