Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2682 1474: Doubt and Sinister Changes (Part 2)
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
"That's just as unlikely. Remember, I unleashed a spatial disruption before, which twisted this area into chaos, just like theirs. The notion of capturing numerous mighty experts simultaneously is utterly inconceivable."
The figure in the pink hood rested hands on hips, having just denied Xiao Jing with a head shake, yet abruptly voiced astonishment, pulling everyone's focus toward them.
"Your Excellency, have you spotted anything unusual?"
Leo Ray steadied his demeanor and quickly inquired.
"Oddly enough, signs of the spatial disruption I deployed earlier are nowhere to be found in this spot."
The pink-hooded figure cocked their head, tone laced with bewilderment: "What in the world is going on here?"
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As Leo Ray's team wrestled with the mystery, another entirely contrasting scene played out in the identical Giant City area.
With the lethal black mist fading away, Reece and Sina, together with their companions, let out relieved breaths, their faces lighting up with vigor.
The Human Majesty lived up to expectations; he'd smashed the enemy's scheme yet again!
Amid the joy, Reece and Sina ordered the mighty fighters to pause and recuperate right there, anticipating Leo Ray's arrival.
Yet, after a considerable wait, Leo Ray and his companions showed no trace. With the pink-hooded figure's aid and considering Leo Ray's swift exit pace, he ought to have been back instantly.
"What's happening? Where has the Human Majesty vanished to?"
Doubt seeped in, and a hint of concern surfaced on Sina's ashen features as she whispered to herself.
"Maybe the demons ambushed him en route?"
Reece clenched the Giant Axe tighter and wrinkled his forehead: "Do we head out to aid the Human Majesty?"
"Leader, recall that a sealing barrier covers the whole city; escape isn't possible for us."
Old Susan wagged her head, her wrinkled visage brimming with bewilderment: "By all rights, the Human Majesty should have come back ages ago. Did some accident truly occur?"
"All of you, keep in mind that the pink warrior is supporting His Majesty. Plus, His Majesty's hidden strengths are beyond measure; no issues will arise."
Grey Elder kept his silvery eyebrows firm and confidently stated: "His Majesty got held up by some matter and might show up any moment now."
After Grey Elder's assurance, Sina and Reece agreed with nods, opting to rest and keep vigil, since battling the corrosive black mist had drained the mighty fighters substantially. Several neared exhaustion, looking utterly drained.
Still, as moments dragged on, anxiety started to spread across the group.
Detecting the odd shift, Reece and Sina shared another look. The Human Majesty had plainly ended the threat, so why the delay in his return?
"Ha ha, still holding out for that puny human Emperor?"
From the Giant City's core, a malevolent tone boomed, rattling the skies and suddenly ringing in all ears: "I'll clue you in—that human pest fled ages ago, ditching you all. And you fret over him? What idiots!"
"What?!"
This unexpected sound stunned the crowd, who traded confused stares.
"Rubbish! Stop trying to rattle us or sow division!"
Sina huffed in disdain, countering: "If the Human Majesty truly abandoned the fight, then who cleared the deadly forbidden mist?"
"Yeah, don't toss out such a lame falsehood to make fools of yourselves."
Reece also scoffed with icy scorn and declared firmly: "Your end draws near. Once the Human Majesty arrives, it'll spell your doom!"
As the duo's statements landed, fellow allies voiced support too, particularly the loyal followers and Grey Elder, who stood resolute and mocked the voice's claims.
"You complete morons, believe that human pest actually cleared the black mist?"
The malevolent tone dripped contempt, replying evenly: "Truth is, I just held back from striking, so the array shut down on its own. You're not worth my time; my real foe is solely that human Emperor. Now that he's bolted, why bother engaging?"
"Be it the Rainforest Fortress Alliance or Desert Alliance, we've shared this territory for thousands of years. If I'd moved against you, would any survive?"
The malevolent tone pressed on steadily: "It's all that human Emperor's scheme. He's the true puppet master lurking behind!"
"Lies! We saw those witch demons in action with our own eyes, and you resort to twisted logic!"
Reece spat out and bellowed: "To hell with you, you take me for a fool?"
"Plenty of witch demons roam this realm besides me. How can you rule out another pulling strings with the human Emperor?"
Facing Reece's barb, the malevolent tone stayed composed, retorting: "Consider who really seeks to ignite war between us and wipe you out?"
With that, the malevolent tone fell silent, prompting Reece and Sina to swap uneasy glances anew.
At the same time, an unseen and chilling energy pulse started to spread from the Giant City's depths, swiftly blanketing the area around the mighty fighters.
No sensation registered, yet Reece and Sina's steadfast looks wavered, turning hesitant.
For the Desert and Rainforest alliance fighters with scant ties to Leo Ray, skepticism morphed into fury, sparking even outbursts of profanity.
In the throng, solely our devoted followers, Grey Elder, fellow Human Clan fighters, and Broken Valley Alliance members stayed immune, pushing hard to uphold Leo Ray's name.
Yet, our fighters' attempts not only fell flat but swiftly drew the eerie energy's sway around them, with numerous now brandishing arms, directing points at our group.
"They're all the human Emperor's toadies!"
"We won't let these human Emperor's underlings off!"
Soon, furious yells erupted among the alliance fighters, shifting the formerly cohesive army into a powder keg, the air thick with hostility.
The Broken Valley alliance fighters, untouched by the chilling energy but strangers to us, froze in confusion, unsure of their next move.
Reece, Sina, and Lannis, bonded more closely with Leo Ray, attempted interventions repeatedly, but in the end, the chilling energy's pull led them to silent consent, letting the strife build.
Finding talk futile, our encircled team reluctantly gripped weapons in defense. This only fueled the ire of the affected fighters further.
Those deeply swayed now advanced with dark intent in their gazes, inching perilously toward our ranks.
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"Heh heh, worthy of the master— just a minor ploy, and they've crumbled without a fight."
Deep in the ghostly hall, the witch demon chief watched via a crystal orb and let out a wicked snicker: "Even if that human Emperor wrecked the Black Fog Blood Devouring Formation, how could it foil my master's designs!"
"After these dim-witted pests butcher enough of each other, the fresh Black Fog Blood Devouring Formation will activate, dooming them all to vanish tracelessly!"
The witch demon chief's ghostly cackles turned wilder and bolder: "Let that human Emperor foil our schemes repeatedly; first, his pest troops will savor death's bite."