Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2685 1476: Steps Toward the Depths of Darkness

"What?"

When the pink-hooded figure spoke those words, old Gary felt a jolt of surprise yet instantly pieced it together, shouting, "Ah, it all makes sense now. That's why the enemy worked so hard to drive us apart—it's to force us into battling one another!"

All those gathered, old Gary among them, knew full well from the ancient records of the Era of Blankness that Evil Gods and their demonic underlings, regardless of their unique powers, excelled without fail in mighty psychic arts, particularly in trickery and domination.

This very trait had led, in the Sun Era, to the Ten Thousand Clans falling prey to twisted thoughts, dropping their offers of peace and seizing arms instead, which ravaged the world, drowning it in hopelessness and terror—the very fuel for the enemy's strength and the roots of the Forbidden Technique.

"If our mightiest clash among themselves and feed the foe sufficient Forbidden Power, they'll swiftly revive the freshly faded Corrosive Black Fog, or unleash even fiercer forbidden arts, plunging everything into total chaos!"

Yoyo, face etched with gravity, burst out, "No, even just our powerhouses turning on each other spells disaster—we have to halt this at once."

"Exactly, only we three hold the strength to dispel their illusions!"

Little Jie slipped from Leo Ray's arms, gazing gravely at Yoyo and Xiao Jing.

As [God's Stone], naturally opposing the Evil God Power, Stone Spirits could in theory purge the demons' lies, but Tier 5 ones like them paled in might against Tier 6 counterparts, especially facing such a formidable foe.

Thus, even though Leo Ray had stationed Yoyo, Little Illusion, Dazhuang, and fellow Tier 5 Stone Spirits with the main force, they likely couldn't offer much aid.

Hearing Yoyo's declaration, Xiao Jing and Little Jie both gave firm nods, their features tight with pressing need.

"Spot on. Everyone, prepare yourselves—we're heading out right away."

Leo Ray gave a subtle nod, signaling to the group.

"Human youth, but what's our next move?"

The pink-hooded figure cocked their head, asking, "They spent at least decades, maybe centuries, crafting this twin-city realm so perfectly alike. The barriers are airtight, like twin sealed vaults with zero overlap—even I spotted no hints, much less a path to the other side."

"So, though we can cleanse their deceit from here, we can't get back to the real spot to rouse our spellbound allies."

At that moment, the pink-hooded figure seemed struck by a thought, exclaiming in shock, "Young one, you're not thinking of facing that demon with just us three, three stones, and a skeleton, are you?"

"Not face—overcome."

Leo Ray dipped his head slightly and answered, "Besides, what other options do we have?"

"The Human Sovereign speaks true—it's our sole escape."

Old Gary advanced too, concurring, "Ancient texts note that even demons can't split their focus fully. So, with no better way to shatter the illusion, drawing their gaze to us will dissolve the spell on its own!"

"Then, our freed and roused powerhouses will strike at the Bone Hall buried in the Giant City's heart."

Leo Ray went on, "That Bone Hall in the Giant City's core can't exist twice, right? It must link the two city realms. Since crossing to the other side eludes us, we'll head to the link and link up with our forces from over there."

"In short, if the enemy bars our way, we'll blast through a fresh route!"

As Leo Ray laid it out, the others nodded along, spirits lifting once more—all but the pink-hooded figure.

The pink-hooded figure knew clearly the demon's might outstripped theirs by double, crushing them with ease, and even with Leo Ray and the rest joining, the gap loomed huge—not forgetting the extra Witch Demon sentries.

So, while Leo Ray's scheme appeared straightforward and workable, its underlying peril shone plain as day.

"Alright then, that demon caged me for ages and shamed me before. I won't let it slide, so let's gamble big—I can always bolt if it sours!"

The pink-hooded figure clenched their jaws and told Leo Ray, "Got it, we'll follow your lead, but don't expect me to pull your chestnuts from the fire if it backfires!"

"Your Excellency's support exceeds our wildest hopes."

Leo Ray offered a light smile, then dashed with the team toward the Giant City's depths.

Wind howled by their ears as they surged forward, facing no barriers this round, until Leo Ray's crew closed in fast on the Bone Hall.

As the enormous pale edifice, shaped like a bony cranium, loomed nearer, the party's faces hardened with dread, its very form stirring deep unease.