Destroyer's City (4)

A city suddenly appeared on the once flat Dragonbone Plains.

Because of the considerable distance, the details of the city were not clearly visible, but it could be generally discerned that the entire city was composed of enormous bones and black rocks.

"Heavens, what is that?" Lord Wang's heart pounded wildly. This was the first time he had ever seen such a bizarre thing. How did this city appear in broad daylight?

However, he quickly realized what was happening and exclaimed with joy, "I thought the rumors were false, but I never expected a city to actually appear! We're rich now! The first town in the Illusion Realm! I wonder what benefits we'll get after we capture it. Quick, come with me!"

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Many others share his thoughts.

Li Wei glanced at the distant city and a thought struck him: wasn't that old man surnamed Qin here for this main city?

'Destroyer's City' —this is the name of the main city of the Illusion Realm recorded in the Black Paper. Only the Destroyer possesses the Black Paper can conquer this city, and unexpectedly, it has actually appeared.

Having killed five B2-level experts in one fell swoop, the remaining attackers understood that the young man before them was not to be trifled with, and that continuing their previous ambush plan would undoubtedly put them at risk of their lives.

Those rewards are nice, but compared to life, they're nothing.

"Young man, we admit defeat and let's call it quits today. What do you think?" The B3-level expert named Da You knew just how powerful this young man was.

In just a few seconds, the opponent's attack was so powerful that they couldn't defend against it at all. In particular, their decisiveness and composure were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

First, target the most threatening brother, who is known for his speed, and use a special skill to Time Binding his movements. This will curb his speed and also create a false impression.

That is, he was pretending to attack his elder brother.

Indeed, under those circumstances, his brother, whose mobility was restricted, was like a sitting duck. That's why he panicked, abandoned the siege formation, and chose to retreat to protect his brother.

However, at this critical juncture, the young man turned his attention to attacking the five B2-level experts. It can be said that the B2-level experts were the backbone of this battle; without them, the encirclement would have been at a significant disadvantage.

Therefore, after the boy swiftly and decisively killed five B2-level experts, Da You knew that they had lost this battle.

Not to mention Xue Yan, who is at B3 level, the boy's combat strength is at least B3 level, and judging from the destructive power of his attacks, he might even be A level.

What does "Grade A" mean?

That's Great Strength capable of easily destroying a level 3 town. With such a powerful being present, continuing the fight will only make things worse.

Rather than doing that, it's better to admit defeat and retreat early. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback. Da You understands this principle.

Now, it all depends on the boy's attitude.

Li Wei raised an eyebrow and nodded.

Even with two inner cores, he was struggling to keep up with the electric net that had just been released. Continuing to fight the other two B3-level enemies and the dozen or so B1-level enemies would definitely not be a wise move.

Moreover, the Destroyer's City rising from the ground in the distance held even greater appeal for Li Wei.

With Li Wei's approval, Da You and the others breathed a sigh of relief. After exchanging glances, they retreated together and disappeared in no time.

Watching the boy's retreating figure, Xue Yan pondered, and that strange sense of familiarity welled up again, especially the way the boy had called her just now—a name known only to a select few.

And that fluid, effortless battle just now was definitely meticulously calculated. The choice of attack method, the feint, and the decisive elimination of the enemy's core forces, forcing them to retreat—it all seems like a fighting style favored by only one particular person.

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Suddenly, a figure appeared in Xue Yan's mind.

Xue Yan shook her head violently.

"Impossible, he's already dead. Sister Zheng even checked the information of Reincarnator No. 108 on the Numbered Stone in Shadow Street. He is indeed dead. But why does this person look so much like him!"

Completely baffled, Xue Yan decided to stop thinking about it and simply walked over.

"You know me? Very few people know the name 'Swallow'!"

Hearing the questioning voice, Li Wei turned around and sighed, "It's been a year since we last met. I didn't expect you really wouldn't recognize me. But I do remember the scene when you, Luo Cheng, Great Strength joined the team!"

That one sentence was enough for Xue Yan to be certain that the young man in front of her was that person.

"Li Wei!" Xue Yan's eyes widened, and a hint of surprise was visible in her gaze. "How is this possible? You... how did you become like this!"

"This matter... is a long story!" Li Wei felt a headache coming on whenever he mentioned this body.

After Xue Yan briefly recounted her experience of being reborn, the questioning look in her eyes gradually subsided.

"There's even such a thing as 'rebirth by swapping bodies'? I never imagined that fox demon was so domineering. That day, Blood Wolf and I happened to enter the mission space, which is why we escaped unharmed. But Luo Cheng and Great Strength..." Even Xue Yan showed a trace of melancholy when she thought of the past.

Li Wei also sighed repeatedly.

Fortunately, the fox demon eventually died from the explosion of its own core, a fitting end for the dead. This matter had already been resolved a year ago.

Remembering his purpose, Li Wei quickly revealed the Angel Clan's resurrection ability in the level 7 Illusion Realm. Unexpectedly, Xue Yan seemed to already know about the Resurrection.

"I also know about the Resurrection. In fact, Sister Zheng once went alone to the Level 7 Illusion Realm to beg those Angel Clan to save you. However, it was too dangerous there, and the Angel Clan were too proud of themselves, so it ended badly. Sister Zheng was seriously injured as a result. How could the Angel Clan let someone else use a special skill that can only be used once in a lifetime so easily? But now it's all right, you're back. She will be very happy!"

Li Wei naturally knew who Sister Zheng was, as Xue Yan had mentioned.

Thinking of that person, Li Wei's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly wanted to follow Xue Yan directly to see the woman he had always been concerned about.

However, he has other things to do now.

More than a year has passed, why bother about these few days?

"Swallow, go back immediately and tell Yu Tong and Nina what I've been through. Tell them not to worry, because I still have some things to take care of in this Illusion Realm. I'll come back to you after I've finished, so wait for me!"

Xue Yan wanted to say something more, but she knew Li Wei well. Since he had said that, there was probably no way to change his mind, so she decided to just let him be. After all, it was already a blessing that this guy was still alive.

"Alright, our town is near Jinnan City in the Old World. It's one of the few level 4 towns. Once you've finished your business here, come find us!"

Li Wei nodded heavily.

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"Captain, should we still chase that thief?" At this moment, Luo Pei, who had been eavesdropping on Li Wei and Xue Yan's conversation, asked timidly. Although she was not good at talking, she was not stupid.

She had heard the name Li Wei more than once. Whether it was Captain Xue Yan, Nina, or Zheng Yutong, they would all talk about this name when they chatted.

In Luo Pei's imagination, Li Wei must be a very charming man, otherwise it would be impossible for the three of them, known as the Three Heroes, to be so concerned about him. But now, he looks like a boy who is not even 20 years old, which is somewhat inconsistent with the mature, steady, and powerful man she had imagined.

Of course, this young man's strength is definitely up to par, but he has absolutely nothing to do with maturity and composure.

That's why she reminded Xue Yan of the mission to enter the Illusion Realm this time.

However, the latter smiled calmly, "Now that he's back, let him handle these troublesome matters. I believe he can solve them!"

Luo Pei was stunned. It was the first time she had ever seen Xue Yan speak in such a tone, and her words revealed an unmistakable trust in the young man.

Who exactly is he?

Luo Pei stared at Li Wei curiously, trying to see through the man.

Li Wei smiled helplessly but did not refuse. Only when Xue Yan left with the long-haired girl who had been looking at him did Li Wei breathe a sigh of relief.

Turning around to look at the Destroyer's City that had emerged from the ground, Li Wei took out a flight card and flew in that direction.

He needed to conserve his true energy as much as possible, because if he wanted to take over the Destroyer's City, the battles would likely become more frequent and dangerous.

However, Li Wei was unaware that the greatest danger was just as he stepped into the Illusion Realm.

... Level 2 Illusion Realm.

Beside the cliff where Li Wei and the old man surnamed Qin had fought fiercely that day, a middle-aged man stood there, motionless.

Sensing the lingering aura around him, the middle-aged man's eyes flashed, and with a flick of his wrist, a gigantic, crimson centipede, a hundred meters long, flew out and headed down the cliff.

A short while later, the centipede returned, carrying a corpse in its mouth—the body of the old man surnamed Qin, whom Li Wei had thrown off the cliff.

Upon seeing the corpse, the middle-aged man could no longer contain himself and roared, "My poor nephew died such a tragic death! That damned murderer, if I catch him, I will make you suffer the most agonizing tortures, make you taste the deepest bitterness, and then grind your bones to dust before I can quell the hatred in my heart!"

The sound was like the beating of drums, causing a buzzing sound that reverberated for hundreds of miles around. Countless wild beasts and monsters also prostrated themselves on the ground under the roar, trembling incessantly, clearly sensing the powerful majesty that caused them to behave this way.

"Little Red, have you memorized that bastard's scent?" It sounded like a question, but apart from the middle-aged man, there was no one else present.

Strangely, the hundred-meter-long giant centipede nodded, seemingly able to understand human speech.

"Alright, then take me there. No one in this mere Level 2 Starfield Illusion Realm can stop me!" With that, he jumped onto the giant centipede's back and flew towards the center of the Level 2 Illusion Realm.