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Lin Gui had no idea of ​​the fear Ghosn faced after he left.

After Shia unleashed a torrent of over two hundred arrows, enhanced by that strange demonic energy,

The legendary archer Ghosn, though his arms were both broken and he was covered in blood, was still alive.

The legendary vitality is terrifyingly tenacious.

He persevered and did not die on the spot.

And at the very last moment, just before Shia's arrow was about to end Ghosn's life.

She herself also overdrawn that violent demonic power and all her strength.

Everything went black, and he completely lost consciousness, falling from mid-air.

Lin Gui caught her limp body without any hesitation.

The [Night Veil] instantly enveloped her, carrying Shia away as if blending into the shadows, quietly withdrawing from this ruined battlefield.

In order to perfectly conceal Shia's powerful attack, which was tainted by demonic energy.

His own magical energy consumption was also enormous.

The few high-level offensive spells he possessed were not particularly powerful.

At this moment, even though Ghosn had lost an arm and was critically injured, on the verge of death.

Lin Gui was also unable to deliver the final blow.

Moreover, the main force of the Holy Knights led by John is likely still inside that enormous tomb.

If they notice the commotion and attack...

With the little magic he has left.

There was absolutely no way they could remain hidden for long and escape safely with the unconscious Shia and the wounded.

With the unconscious Shia on his back, Lin Gui used his last bit of strength to quickly return to their hiding place in the dome.

Without a moment's rest, he immediately maneuvered the raft to carry everyone on board.

Elvia, the still unconscious Rona, Linno, and the catgirl Luo Youyou who is fast asleep.

We sped towards the entrance we had come from.

The raft traveled upwards along the intricate network of mine tunnels.

However, when they finally arrived at the original entrance...

Lin Gui was astonished to discover that the entrance passage to the Whispering Forest had been completely blocked!

The boulders and collapsed rock formations completely blocked the way.

And next to the blocked entrance.

A brand new passage, which had never existed before and whose destination was unknown, suddenly appeared on the rock wall!

Elvia, who was resting against the wooden crate, also witnessed this strange scene and struggled to get up.

"Rest first, I need to recover my magic." Lin Gui dispelled the magic, landed on the raft, his face pale.

"No, this won't do!" Elvia exclaimed anxiously. "What if Gorn or the Knights catch up?"

"No, not anymore," Lin Gui replied calmly. "That guy was crippled by Shia."

Elvia was taken aback.

She could indeed faintly hear the sounds of fierce fighting and Ghosn's roar coming from below.

I thought something else had happened.

After Lin Gui's brief explanation, when they heard the news that "Ghosn's arms were crippled and he was critically injured and on the verge of death"...

Elvia fell into a long silence.

After a long while, she murmured in disbelief.

"That half-demon... defeated Gorn??? That legendary archer?"

"Yes." Lin Gui nodded. "So, he can't catch up."

Just as Lin Gui and Elvia were talking in hushed tones.

Lin Gui suddenly raised his hand, stopping him from speaking.

His sharp gaze fell upon the suddenly appearing new passage.

He slightly raised his right staff, and magic began to flow.

"Ahem, um... don't rush to hide, we mean no harm."

A gentle male voice came from the shadows of the passageway.

"I just want to take you out."

As the words were spoken, three figures slowly emerged from the darkness of the passage.

They were all draped in black cloaks, and judging from their physique and the vague outlines of their faces, they appeared to be human.

The leader was a gentle-looking young man who stopped first and nodded slightly to Lin Gui.

"Greetings, powerful mage. My name is Karl, and I am the guardian of this underground ruin."

He turned to the side to gesture to the two people behind him.

"These two are my bodyguards, Isaac, and his family member, Jesse."

"We mean no harm; we simply want to guide you safely away from this dangerous ruin."

"Did you blow up the entrance passage?"

Lin Gui sat on the raft, his gaze fixed on the young man named Karl.

Carl smiled helplessly.

"No, it was a woman named Catherine who blew it up."

"We wanted to stop it, but... it was too late."

Lin Gui and Elvia exchanged a glance.

"Then there's no need for you to guide me," Lin Gui said calmly.

"With Elvia's help, we won't spend too much time reopening this passage."

Behind Karl was Isaac, an exceptionally tall and muscular bodyguard.

Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed across his face, and he took half a step forward.

But Carl immediately raised his right hand to stop him.

To Lin Gui's surprise, even after being rejected, Karl still wore a warm smile.

"In that case..." He smiled and looked at Lin Gui.

"How about we help you clear away these pebbles that are clogging the way?"

He gestured to Isaac.

Although Isaac's face was full of reluctance, he still did as he was told and walked to the pile of rubble blocking the entrance.

Lin Gui maneuvered the raft to slowly drift backward.

While leaving space, they kept a wary eye on the three uninvited guests.

"roar--!"

Isaac let out a low growl.

His muscles suddenly bulged and bulged like a rock!

His fists were like heavy hammers, accompanied by howling winds, as he slammed them hard against the boulders blocking the road!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Pebbles flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.

Those hard rocks that required Elvia to exert considerable effort to cut through.

He was as fragile as tofu under Isaac's fist!

At the same time, the girl named Jesse began to chant incantations in a low voice.

She stretched out her slender fingers and guided the magic.

Those stones that Isaac blasted and scattered.

As if controlled by an invisible hand, they all floated up.

Then, as if kneaded by a giant hand, it pressed tightly against the rock walls on both sides of the passage.

This forms a robust supporting structure.

Basic Magic: Levitation

Intermediate-level spell: Earth Condensation

Elvia's face was ashen.

She could clearly feel that when Isaac exerted his strength, the aura emanating from him was as heavy as a mountain.

His strength... is at least on the same level as Holy Knight John, a legend!

And that seemingly young girl, Jesse.

Not only is he also proficient in the art of levitation.

The magical energy emanating from his body reached an astonishingly high level of transcendence!

In just a short while, a wide and sturdy passage was reopened.

It was large enough for Lin Gui's raft to pass through easily.

What made Lin Gui and Elvia's gazes freeze even more was...

Isaac and Jesse then carried several more bodies down from above the passageway and threw them on the ground.

One of the female corpses had the face of Catherine, the vice-leader of the Dream Weaver Group!

The other bodies belonged to the remnants of the Karan City garrison who had escaped from Whispering Forest.

Including that extraordinary shield warrior.

It seems that after discovering Luo Youyou's disappearance, Catherine found the Shield Warriors and others.

Together they cleared the mine tunnels that had been destroyed by Elvia's sword energy.

Upon reaching the entrance, they blew up the passageway.

Catherine knew this wouldn't hold out for long, so she set up an ambush near the entrance.

But then, they ran into Isaac...

Even the extraordinary shield warrior, who was skilled in defense, had his chest pierced through by Isaac's punch.

Catherine was naturally doomed.

Looking at the corpses, Lin Gui's expression turned solemn.

Elvia turned deathly pale, and cold sweat beaded on her back.

Carl smiled, seemingly trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

He gestured "please" towards the passageway.

"Alright, you can leave now."

"Isaac has cleared a wide passage, enough for your raft and crates to pass through. Don't worry."

Elvia quickly leaned close to Lin Gui's ear and whispered urgently, "Could it be a trap!"

Lin Gui shook his head slightly.

"Won't."

Even if they could, they couldn't hold me back.

He turned to Karl, a perfectly timed smile on his face.

"Thank you so much for your help, Mr. Carl. I will remember this kindness."

Before he finished speaking, he gently waved his right hand.

The next moment, along with the entire raft and everyone on it.

They vanished from Karl and the other two's sight and perception in an instant!

Isaac's eyes widened, and for the first time, astonishment appeared on his face.

Jesse's gaze was extremely solemn.

Karl lowered his eyes slightly, his face still bearing that enigmatic smile, lost in thought.

The three of them stood there quietly for a long time.

It seems they are waiting for the other party to leave.

"How is it?" Karl asked softly. "Did you figure anything out?"

Jesse shook his head heavily: "I can't understand it at all. That was no ordinary invisibility spell. Moreover, the opponent's levitation spell was much stronger than mine, with a casting time of 1 second, while that invisibility spell was instantaneous."

"Isaac, can you sense their presence?" Karl asked the burly man again.

Isaac had long since abandoned his previous arrogance. He carefully sensed his surroundings and finally shook his head helplessly.

"No, sir. It vanished as if into thin air, leaving not even a trace."

He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Sir, are we just... letting them go like this?"

Karl's smile slowly faded.

"Let's block this passage again first."

He gazed in the direction where Lin Gui had disappeared, his tone calm yet carrying a profound meaning.

"It's much better than letting this guy, who can completely erase his own existence, stay here and discover the true secrets of this place..."

Just then, from the darkness in the distance came the heavy, rhythmic sound of iron boots pounding the ground.

The demon known as "Modo" who controlled the entire Holy Knights Order.

Leading the knights, their bodies shrouded in a dense aura of death, they slowly approached.

Leading the group was Holy Knight John, whose eyes were vacant and whose face was stiff.

He had become a manipulated corpse puppet.

Upon seeing Mordo, Karl immediately asked, "Modo, how come so many people survived?"

A strange smile appeared on Modo's pale face.

"The gods 'ate' that priest as a sacrifice."

"This Knight John was quite strong; he held off the god for five seconds before being turned into a corpse puppet, along with his knightly order."

"As for the other two scouts who were taken hostage... they were rescued by that strange mage."

Karl's gaze swept over the lifeless team.

Isaac looked around, then interjected with a puzzled look, "Where's that legendary archer?"

When Ghosn was mentioned, Modo's smile faltered.

After a long silence, he spoke in a slightly strange tone:

"He... was killed by our 'people.' He lost both arms and most of his fighting ability, so I... fed him to the 'gods.'"

"A tribesman?" Carl, Isaac, and Jesse were all taken aback.

"Yes." A complex emotion flashed in Modo's scarlet eyes.

"An elf half-demon, she seems to have... just awakened her demonic power."

"How is this possible?!" Jesse exclaimed in shock. "A being with mixed bloodlines like a half-demon could never awaken pure demonic energy!"

"unless……"

Carl took over, his eyes becoming incredibly deep, and slowly said,

"Unless... the blood flowing through her veins is... a direct descendant of the Seventy-Two Demon Kings."