Plan 3

The two old mages—one a level-nine powerhouse, the other suspected to be a high-ranking mage—actually fled without hesitation, not even bothering to test the waters.

Their movements were even swifter and more decisive than Shu Ya's group.

But unfortunately, they were still a little too late.

Just as the old mage was about to step into the portal—

A massive, distorted ripple flashed past in an instant, sweeping across both of their bodies.

With a pop, the black-red portal burst like a soap bubble at the slightest touch.

The spell array on the ground did the same, scattering like a sandcastle washed over by the tide.

Then, figures in pure white, carrying a faint holy aura, appeared out of thin air around them.

There was no teleportation spell. These figures seemed more like they had emerged from invisibility.

There were five figures in total. Each held a staff and wore half-body metal construct armor, their faces hidden beneath silver metal masks.

What drove Wilson and the old mage even deeper into despair was that metal Arcane Hover Cannons floated behind each of the five figures.

"Wait! We didn't know this was Bright Society territory! Please give us a chance to make amends!" The old mage's expression changed drastically, and he immediately pleaded loudly.

The moment he saw Beitansi, he knew something was wrong. This was actually the home territory of Mafaria, an important figure in the Bright Society.

Because of Sunlight Tower, organizations of all sizes in the surrounding area had already compiled detailed records on Lin Sheng and his important family members.

Lin Sheng's identity as a member of the Bright Society had long since been confirmed.

Now, the Bright Society that controlled Sunlight Tower had an openly displayed power already exaggerated enough to rival some medium-sized shrines.

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