The Second Destroyer
Level 2 Illusion Realm.
Meng Liang followed the old man with trepidation, followed by his three remaining teammates. In the seven days of this Illusion Realm, his team of more than 20 people had been reduced to just these few.
"Brother Liang, I don't trust that old man up ahead. Let's just leave. We don't need to do this mission!" Meng Tian, the seventh of the three teammates and the most loyal to him, leaned over and whispered.
"Ah Tian, I don't trust him either!" Meng Liang gritted his teeth. "If he hadn't hired us to come to this Level 2 Illusion Realm, the brothers wouldn't have died. But now the entrance to the Level 1 Illusion Realm is occupied by a large number of monsters, so we can't go back from there. And the conditions this old man offered us are really tempting: 30 Level 2 magic crystals and 15 magic cards. If we give up now, the brothers will have died for nothing. Anyway, we just need to be careful!"
Meng Liang also wanted to go back. His sister was still in the Level 1 Illusion Realm. Fortunately, he left her behind. Otherwise, his sister, whose combat power had just reached Level D, might have been injured in the recent battles. In that case, it would have been a loss rather than a gain.
Upon hearing this, Meng Tian simply sighed and retreated.
The old man in front of him was quite mysterious. Meng Liang met him in the Level 1 Illusion Realm. At that time, the old man was alone. When he saw Meng Liang's group, he offered to hire him to help him enter the Level 2 Illusion Realm.
Meng Liang was initially reluctant to accept the mission, but when the old man took out several level 2 magic crystals, he was tempted. However, just in case, he left his sister Meng Ting and a few other people in the team behind, while he led the majority of the group to escort the old man into the level 2 Illusion Realm.
Unexpectedly, upon entering the Level 2 Illusion Realm, they were attacked by more than a dozen 'evil spirits'. After a bloody battle, only a few of them with higher combat strength managed to escape.
On the contrary, the old man was miraculously unharmed.
You should know that Meng Liang is the only person in the Meng Family who has learned the 'Insight Technique', but he still can't see through the old man's true nature; everything about the old man is unknown.
But after the old man paid them the agreed-upon fee for guiding them, Meng Liang suppressed his slightest doubt.
However, the old man continued, saying that if Meng Liang and his companions could escort him to the entrance of the Level 3 Illusion Realm, they would pay 30 Level 2 Magic Crystals and 15 Magic Cards.
This is an absolutely massive undertaking.
The Meng Family is considered a powerful force, owning a Sand City, but its Sand City is only level 1. They need to collect resources to upgrade the Sand City before they can enter the level 1 Illusion Realm. The old man's offer of 30 level 2 magic crystals is exactly the resources they urgently need, plus 15 magic cards, is an absolute steal.
So Meng Liang gritted his teeth and accepted the task.
However, in just seven days, the Meng Family suffered heavy casualties, and now only four of them remain. The old man, on the other hand, is strangely unharmed and seems tireless as he walks ahead.
Furthermore, they are continuously collecting herbs from the level 2 Illusion Realm.
From this point of view alone, the old man's physical strength is definitely better than that of these young people.
Suddenly, the old man in front stopped.
Meng Liang gasped in shock upon seeing this, for a large group of 'Evil Eye' had appeared in front of the old man.
This is a monster that resembles an octopus and can swim freely in the air. Don't underestimate them; these Evil Eye can shoot deadly rays to kill enemies. Many adventurers who enter the Level 2 Illusion Realm have died at their hands.
In principle, Meng Liang and his group were there as guards, so the four of them, left with only one person, gritted their teeth and stood in front of the old man.
"Perhaps we will all die here today!" Meng Liang knew that there was basically no chance of escape when facing such a highly mobile monster, and there were only four of them. No matter how you looked at it, this battle was a certain death.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the old man chuckled, pushed Meng Liang aside, and with a wave of his hand, summoned something.
"A few little bastards dare to block my way? You four step back first, and let this old man deal with these Evil Eye!"
No one knows what the old man did, but suddenly many intentional blood-red runes appeared on the heads of those Evil Eye. Soon, a lot of blood gushed from the bodies of these Evil Eye, and then they all fell to the ground with a thud, trembled for a while, and then became still.
"This... this..." Meng Liang and the other three were so shocked they couldn't speak.
They had never seen such a horrifying method before. Soon, Meng Liang felt as if he had been deceived, but he could no longer suppress his anger and walked up to the old man.
"Old sir, you are clearly capable of protecting yourself, so why did you hire us? In the previous battle, you didn't lift a finger and just watched my brothers die. If you don't give me an explanation, I, Meng Liang, will definitely come to seek justice!" As he spoke, the weapon in his hand was already ready to attack.
The other three teammates also tacitly occupied four spots, watching the old man intently, ready to unleash a thunderous attack at the slightest move he made.
"Heh heh, what's the explanation? I hired you, so your lives are mine. Besides, those people were so useless, they're dead if they want. But you guys are barely passable in terms of combat strength. After observing you for the past few days, I'm quite satisfied with your physical condition!" The old man laughed heartily, and the thing he had summoned earlier was now placed in front of him.
Upon closer inspection, Meng Liang realized that the object was actually a piece of black cardboard.
"You are... Guardian?" Meng Liang knew that there was a group of people who possessed similar paper, except that those people's paper was an antique yellow, while the old man's paper was black.
The eerie black color accentuated the old man's strange smile.
"Well, since you want to know, I'll tell you, but I'll charge you a fee!" The old man's smile grew even more benevolent, but a hint of malice flashed in his eyes.
"Not good!"
Upon seeing that menacing glint, Meng Liang immediately sensed something was wrong. He was about to warn them when he felt a chill in his chest, as if something was missing.
Looking down, he was horrified to find a little devil with horns on its head lying on his chest, its sharp claws gripping a bloody heart.
Then, he was plunged into endless darkness.
The other three also died tragically on the spot.
"Heh heh, you troublemakers! I was going to spare your lives a little longer, but you're asking for it. But it's good that you have four more corpses to refine into zombie soldiers, which is a blessing in disguise!" The old man chuckled, and with a wave of his hand, the corpses of Meng Liang and the others vanished without a trace.
"We need to get to the Level 4 Illusion Realm as soon as possible, otherwise that main city, which is suitable for the Destroyer to occupy, will be taken over by those other old bastards!"
Looking towards the center of the Level 2 Illusion Realm, the old man flicked his hand and threw out a black centipede. The centipede grew rapidly in the wind, and in no time, it had grown to a length of more than ten meters and as thick as a water bucket, which was extremely terrifying.
The old man chuckled coldly, jumped onto the centipede's back, and then, using some kind of magic, caused the centipede to hiss and soar into the air, heading straight for the center of the level 2 Illusion Realm.
After the centipede flew away, only patches of blood remained at the scene. On the blood-stained ground, a silver bracelet lay quietly. If the old man saw it, he would surely recognize that this silver bracelet was the ornament worn by the mercenary named Meng Liang.
... Level 1 Illusion Realm!
With the Power Sword, Li Wei destroyed several more strongholds hiding treasures, which left Meng Ting was following behind him, somewhat astonished.
You have to understand, this is her seventh time entering a Level 1 Illusion Realm. Even with her Meng Liang leading the team in the past, they didn't dare to be so reckless in reaping treasures. In short, they were always extremely careful. But this man in front of her completely overturned her understanding of the Illusion Realm.
Isn't the Illusion Realm the most dangerous and terrifying place in the world's eyes?
For most of the day, all she felt was leisure. Even when facing many monsters, as soon as she turned her head and saw the boy's confident smile, Meng Ting felt at ease.
A man who makes you feel safe!
This is how Meng Ting defined Li Wei.
"How much longer until we reach the entrance to that level 2 Illusion Realm?" Li Wei checked the Copper Pot. The space inside contained a lot of things: treasures, herbs, materials, and magic crystals occupied a large portion of the space. In addition, there were various weapons and armor. As long as he could encounter something along the way, no matter how strong the guards were, he would directly attack them, using the Water Element and the Power Sword to tear apart the bodies of those who blocked his way.
This is under the premise that Li Wei wants to preserve his own combat strength.
If he were to recklessly unleash his lightning-based true energy, the Water Element probably wouldn't even have a chance to intervene; the monsters would simply die from his lightning attacks.
"There's still less than a hundred miles to go. If we use flight cards, two will be enough. Of course, if we also need to collect treasures, it might... cost a little more!"
Meng Ting looked at the several flight cards in her hand. Every time she used one, she felt as if she had shed blood. You see, these flight cards, which can support a person to fly dozens of miles, can sell for an incredibly high price outside. Whether it's escaping or traveling, using them is always the right choice.
The most important thing isn't its price, but that nobody actually sells these supplementary cards.
Because Li Wei found it troublesome, he gave her five cards at once. She had just used two, and the remaining three were like treasures to Meng Ting. Every time she used one more card, she would have one less of these cards.
"I don't need anything from the Level 1 Illusion Realm for now, but I'm really looking forward to what's in the Level 2 Illusion Realm!" Li Wei said excitedly, rubbing his hands together.
This Illusion Realm is an absolute treasure trove. Not only does it possess vast space, but every blade of grass, every tree, and every creature here can be considered a treasure. If a level 1 Illusion Realm is already like this, then what about level 2, level 3, or even higher-level Illusion Realm?
Thinking of the Angel Clan living in the Level 7 Illusion Realm, Li Wei's heart skipped a beat again.
Only by finding the Angel Clan who possesses the 'Resurrection' can one revive their father, Amakusa, and Liu Piaopiao. However, to move freely within the Level 7 Illusion Realm, one must increase their combat power.
"Let's go, let's go to the Level 2 Illusion Realm!"