Chapter 2881: 1577: New Destination (Part 2)

Capítulo 2881: Chapter 1577: New Destination (Part 2)

“These guys really know how to pick places; they’ve all chosen the core areas inside the forest, each dwelling point has abundant water sources.”

As a Forest Elf, Moli was obviously quite familiar with the woodland environment, and she sighed, “Back then, when I passed by the Moon Shadow Deer People’s city, I didn’t have any direct feeling, but now, looking at it again from this magic sandbox, it truly feels different.”

After Moli finished speaking, Hollis and Lila also nodded repeatedly, showing an extremely approving expression.

It’s important to know that a map’s significance to every power is self-evident; it’s the core of capturing and defeating opponents, and only by understanding the opponent’s geographical environment can we place an indispensable weight on the scale of victory.

With the real-time magic sandbox provided by Ice Stone City, our side can undoubtedly control everything more smoothly, which is something most forces can only dream of.

“By the way, the reason the Moon Shadow Deer People built their cities at the core location of the forest was also to use this natural barrier for defense against external enemies, right?”

Fei’er propped her chin with one hand, pondering and nodding, as the Pelican Princess, she clearly thought more deeply than Moli, who was quite carefree.

“Exactly, after the Moon Shadow Deer People suffered a crushing defeat, the Broken Wing King originally intended to pursue the victory and directly invade the opponent’s heartland, but because the Grand Army got lost in the vast Mysterious Forest, they had no choice but to give up. It is said that the Moon Shadow Deer People set up countless mist barriers and illusions in the Mysterious Forest, basically turning the forest into a giant maze.”

Lila’s eyes were misty, recalling the events of those years, she responded, “I’ve been to the Moon Shadow Deer People’s territory a few times; forget about the Royal Capital, even an outlying village requires a guide from the Moon Shadow Deer People, or else it’s easy to get lost in the forest.”

“So, would it be too much of a waste of time for us to go to their capital city?”

Moli only then understood the key issue raised by Fei’er and blurted out, “Back then, I indeed reached the opponent’s place as a guest through a Moon Shadow Deer People friend I met at the Shadow Market.”

“This is indeed a problem; Moon Shadow Deer People usually have patrols at the outskirts of the Mysterious Forest, which is the fastest way to get there.”

Lila helplessly nodded in response.

“No need for such trouble, we can just teleport near their capital city shortly, right?”

Leo Ray pointed to a large city at the center of the forest, inquiring Elder Bing, “Old sir, shouldn’t this be a problem?”

Following Leo Ray’s finger, everyone noticed several open lands in the forest near the city, one of which was large enough to accommodate the entire Ice Stone City, and that city was the opponent’s capital, Moon Shadow City!

“Your Majesty, according to my perception, although they’ve set up strong interference barriers there, which are enough to block normal teleportation methods, there is not a problem for Ice Stone City.”

Elder Bing bowed respectfully and responded, “The destination is smooth, no signs of life or buildings detected, meeting all teleportation conditions. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, I will begin the teleportation now.”

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but cheer with excitement.

It is thanks to the Ice Stone City, acting as a Land of Divine Favor, that His Majesty could lead them forward high spirits!

Accompanied by a flash of blue light, when the surroundings under the magic screen became clear again, lush trees had already entered everyone’s view.

“No time to lose, let’s move out.”

Leo Ray nodded towards the strongmen, and then stepped forward.

In no time, as the group walked out of the gate of Ice Stone City, they were surrounded by a natural scene full of birdsong and floral fragrance.

This place should be a training ground for the Moon Shadow Deer People, or a similar area; one could vaguely see hoofprints of cavalry on the ground.

But at this moment, it was empty, not even a single soldier could be seen.

The group didn’t linger on observation and quickly traversed a well-maintained open path into the forest ahead; according to the magic sandbox, on the other side of the road was where Moon Shadow City was located.

As they stepped into the forest, the surrounding light suddenly dimmed; although the road was smooth, the sky-reaching trees above blocked most of the sunlight. Only little specks of light dotted the ground like entering a long tunnel.

The road was not only clean and smooth, but there weren’t even fallen leaves; there were exquisite flower beds and neatly trimmed bushes, clearly well-maintained, looking like stepping into a meticulously managed botanical garden.

Leo Ray and his team had no mind to enjoy the scenery; they sped straight toward Moon Shadow City.

“Your Majesty, something’s not right!”

After moving a while, Fei’er suddenly spoke solemnly to Leo Ray, “It seems like someone is tracking us!”

“Your Majesty, I’ve faintly felt the same!”

Lila also nodded in agreement, “It seems like someone is around us!”

“Has someone seen through our disguise?”

Leo Ray frowned slightly, also having the feeling of being watched.

It’s important to know the group was under Little Illusion’s illusion technique, making them invisible, and as the caster, Little Illusion herself was strengthened by Sheila to a half-step Seventh Stage, making it hard even for half-step Seventh-order strongmen to detect anything.

“There’s a shadow there!”

Moli clearly noticed something, pointing to the side of a tree trunk of a sky-reaching tree.

Following her direction, Leo Ray indeed saw a shadow flash by and disappear right before his eyes.

“Who goes there?!”

Lila, Hollis, and others obviously noticed this too; both of their figures flashed and searched around the shadow’s location.

But it was empty, without any trace of existence.

“Sorry, Your Majesty, we couldn’t find the opponent’s traces.”

Lila returned to Leo Ray, shaking her head in resignation.

“It’s not your fault; the opponent was indeed elusive.”

Leo Ray waved slightly, his heart however filled with a sense of solemnity.

Note that their team consisted of many half-step Seventh-order strongmen like Fei’er, Moli, Hollis, Bruce, Rax, Lila, and Kira, yet they were tracked by a mysterious shadow with no trace to follow, which indeed was astounding.

“Could there be a Demigod Strong around? In theory, only a strongman of such overwhelming strength could achieve this.”

Leo Ray grew more solemn, his brow tightly furrowed.

However, this was merely the territory of the Moon Shadow Deer People; half-step Seventh Stage is the limit, how could a Demigod Seven Stage strongman casually appear here?

Bear in mind, although half-step Seventh Stage and Seventh Stage appear close, the gap between them is vast; promotion is incredibly difficult, akin to reaching heaven, otherwise, so many strongmen from second-tier powers wouldn’t be stuck at half-step Seventh Stage.

Before Leo Ray could understand the current situation, another change occurred.

Suddenly, Leo Ray felt ringing in his ears, followed by a series of vague whispers coming through.

The sounds were blurred and urgent, seemingly conveying something, or like insane chanting, yet Leo Ray, no matter how he discerned, was like separated by a thick wall, unable to hear the specific content.

Until the sound completely disappeared, Leo Ray still hadn’t come to his senses.

“Your Majesty, what’s wrong?”

Seeing Leo Ray standing there dazed, Fei’er walked over with full concern on her face.

“Did that shadow make any sound just now, or did any of you hear anything?”

Leo Ray collected his mind and asked Fei’er and the strongmen.

“Your Majesty, that figure was silent, and I didn’t hear any suspicious sounds.”

Though not quite understanding Leo Ray’s words, Fei’er answered truthfully.

After Fei’er finished, the others also nodded, even Sheila communicated the same response through mind link.

“Is that so?”

Leo Ray’s eyes narrowed slightly, pondering, “Things are getting more and more interesting.”