When the first birdman reverted to its original form, the other three beside it also quickly transformed back into their original forms.
Upon seeing this, Ling Wushuang's eyes revealed a solemn expression. The appearance of four strange beasts at once was not a good thing.
The leading birdman, the same one who had just transformed into Lei Yuxiao's appearance, squinted at Ling Wushuang and asked, "How did you see through my illusion? The illusions of my Winged Race are Wushuang in the world. An illusion cast by someone at the Heavenly Firmament King Realm should be impossible for even Heavenly Firmament Venerable Realm expert to see through."
Ling Wushuang remained silent, after all, he wasn't the one who truly saw through the other's identity.
At this moment, Lin Heng chuckled and spoke, "I suppose you were the ones who attacked the people below just now, and then disguised yourselves to approach us, right?"
The leader of the birdmen did not hide this fact; the dark figure that had appeared behind Lin Heng and the others earlier was him.
As for why this guy didn't attack Lin Heng and his group, but instead shifted his target to attack Lei Yuxiao and his group...
It was because this birdman sensed a dangerous aura as he approached Lin Heng and his group.
After hearing this explanation, Lin Heng understood.
It seems that after entering the cloud and mist area, he drew upon the power of the fifth layer of the world, forming a protective shield behind him that was imperceptible to the naked eye.
It was the power of the fifth layer of the world that intimidated them, causing them to change their target.
While below, the birdman did indeed attack one of Lei Yuxiao's companions.
Just as he was about to continue his attack on Lei Yuxiao, Lei Yuxiao unexpectedly pulled out a thunder bead from his pocket.
Sensing the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from the Thunder Pearl, the birdman, unwilling to take the risk, gathered his companions and transformed into the likeness of Lei Yuxiao and his group, intending to deceive Lin Heng and his friends.
Once they get close, they can launch a sudden attack and kill the target in one hit.
According to their plan, after killing Lin Heng Lin Heng and the others using this method, they would then transform into their appearances and wait above for Lei Yuxiao and the others to arrive.
This way, both groups can be killed without lifting a finger.
After hearing that the other party had indeed attacked Lei Yuxiao and his group, Lin Heng sneered, "Since you attacked Lei Yuxiao and his group, you shouldn't have come here as four people."
The birdman suddenly understood!
They attacked one person, causing such a loud noise as that person fell off the cliff; those above must have heard it too.
If four more people appear unharmed, suspicion will definitely arise.
Looking at the birdman's regretful expression, Lin Heng couldn't help but begin to doubt its intelligence.
Could it be that these guys have been kept in captivity in the ruins for too long, causing their intelligence to decline?
It's such basic common sense that I have to say it myself.
Fortunately, Lin Heng only thought this disdain to himself and didn't say it aloud, otherwise Ling Wushuang and the others would probably have been embarrassed.
Why?
Didn't Ling Wushuang and the others think of such common sense?
In a state of panic, the instinctive reaction upon seeing a familiar face is to accept it.
It was only because Lin Heng wasn't familiar with the other party that he quickly noticed something strange.
Otherwise, if we wait for the birdmen to get close, we'll probably only face certain death.
So what if you've seen through it?
"I can't sense the slightest energy fluctuation from you."
Even in a direct confrontation, you would still be powerless to retaliate.
The bird-man leader became furious, flapped his wings, and soared into the air.
Seeing this, the other three birdmen also followed their leader and took to the air.
At the same time, the four bird-men pounced on Lin Heng and his group.
"Hehe, I just finished messing with one spider and four birds showed up. Looks like I won't be lonely anymore."
As the birdman drew closer to Lin Heng, the voice of the Evil Avatar emanated from the Primordial Chaos World and resounded in Lin Heng's mind.
Lin Heng smirked and said confidently, "Since you're so eager to die, then I'll grant your wish."
As Lin Heng finished speaking, a terrifying suction force emanated from his direction, instantly locking onto the four birdmen.
Before the four birdmen could even resist, the suction force instantly swallowed them up.
Right under the shocked gazes of Ling Wushuang and the others.
The birdman, who was so aggressive just a moment ago, simply vanished into thin air.
Ling Wushuang and the others exchanged glances, and couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Lin Heng's unpredictable methods are truly terrifying.
Those were four Heavenly Firmament King Realm, and he just made them all disappear...
'Gurgle!'
Silence returned to the surroundings, and all that could be heard was Ling Wushuang and the others swallowing hard.
The group was still reeling from Lin Heng's bizarre methods.
Shouts came from below again.
"Brother Ling, please wait a moment."
Looking down, they saw Lei Yuxiao leading two other powerful figures from the Eight Great Imperial Clans as they climbed up.
"Stop! Don't come any closer!"
Ye Feng was the first to shout loudly.
Having just survived a life-or-death moment involving an illusion, Ye Feng was on high alert.
If his cultivation hadn't been sealed, Ye Feng might have immediately wanted to unleash a killing move upon meeting him.
This scene left Lei Yuxiao and his group somewhat bewildered.
Lei Yuxiao didn't see the birdman initially using illusion magic to approach Lin Heng and the others, so he naturally didn't know why the other party was so cold.
Finally, Lin Heng spoke up with a smile, "Brother Ye Feng, they are the real deal, not illusions."
Lin Heng was so certain because the other party could accurately pronounce the address.
Thinking back carefully, those bastards had never called out the name or title of anyone on our side since we met.
Appearance can change, but memory is blank, which is why this is the case.
Secondly, even the most foolish person wouldn't use the same trick twice in such a short period of time.
It was precisely by taking these two points into account that Lin Heng dared to make such a confident judgment.
With Lin Heng's confirmation, Ye Feng lowered his guard, but still did not agree to let them get any closer.
"Say what you have to say over there."
Hearing this, Lei Yuxiao felt a surge of anger.
If this were outside the ruins, would Ye Feng dare to speak to him like this?
But since he needed someone's help, Lei Yuxiao dared not vent his anger and could only suppress it.
"Brother Ling, I would like to travel with you all. What do you think?"
Lei Yuxiao's words carried a hint of pleading.
It wasn't that he wanted to back down, but he really had no choice.
Only a few days have passed since they entered the ancient ruins, and most of the powerful members of the Eight Great Imperial Clans have already died.
Lei Yuxiao simply couldn't imagine whether any of them would be able to leave this place alive if things continued like this.
Their only chance to survive lay with Lin Heng, whom they had previously tried so hard to kill.
Although they couldn't understand why Lin Heng, the weakest of them all, ended up being the only one among them with fighting ability.
But the truth is right in front of you: if you want to live, you have to bow down to the weakest of the weak.