Chapter 88: Forest of The Elves (6)

Chapter 88: Forest of The Elves (6)

This time, the Secret Lake was calm. Except for the thick mist that lingered across the lake surface, it seemed to be no different from an ordinary lake. But Tang Cuo didnt run closer, rather, he stopped more than 10 meters away from the lakeshore and looked back at the others who were following behind.

The twin brothers Celtic, Hammo, plus two druids and three adventurers headed by Don, made a total of nine people. No one knew where the three men from the Pinwheel Harbour office had gone off to.

Hammo was still a little out of it and rubbing his eyes vigorously. After staring at the lake for a long while, he finally reacted: Secret Lake!

As his words fell, he anxiously rushed to the lake, caught in so much amazement that he even ignored his wine flask. Seeing this, Tang Cuo lifted his leg and kicked a stone at the dwarf to stop him.

Impertinent human, what are you doing?! You dare to hit the great Hammo in the butt! Hit by the rock, the dwarf jumped up angrily. He really wanted these good-for-nothing-but-their-height humans to learn the dwarves humility, but then, he found that everyones expression was very strange, for they were all looking at the direction behind his back with a nameless fear scattered all over their faces.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

At this point, the sound of water crashing and the roar of a beast banged into his eardrums. He immediately turned around, and upon seeing the lake where layers and layers of waves were surging, he almost slumped to the ground in fright: God of Blacksmithing, what is this

A two-headed giant serpent broke through the lake, its huge body whisking the mist. Even before its full body was exposed, it already reached more than 20 meters in height. The creature seemed to have been disturbed in its sleep and was feeling very annoyed, its scarlet eyes scanning one round throughout the lake and eventually stopping at the group of humans standing by the shore.

The next moment, the two heads opened their mouths together and screeched at the lakeside with immense anger.

Carrying with it a bloody stench, the wind blew away the mist and the huge impact crashed the entire shore, cutting off all the grasses on land. Hammo couldnt stand straight and fell to the ground on his butt. He raised one hand to wipe his face; there were a few drops of liquid on it, for which he had no idea whether they were the lakes water or the beasts saliva.

Step back! This is the Abyssal Serpent! As Heimen screamed its name, everyones expression ruptured into sheer terror and they all quickly retreated.

Don couldnt hide the horror on his face: Doesnt the Abyssal Serpent reside in the Scarlet Heights? How come its here? Whats wrong with this Secret Lake?

Hammo: Yes, how could it end up at the elves place of origin?!

The twin brothers immediately informed the others about the illusion, and everyone suddenly understood. One of the adventurers tremblingly asked: So, the Abyssal Serpent is also fake?

Another one clasped his arms tightly: But someone really died!

Inside the dwarfs illusionary Secret Lake, they already had one death.

As soon as these words came out, everyone backed away a few more steps until they were sure that the Abyssal Serpent hadnt come to the lakeside, upon which they could finally heave a sigh of relief. Tang Cuo looked at the two druids: Are you sure that the adventurers who headed back with you are gone?

What are you suspecting? One of the druids swept his gaze through the group: It seems that some of you are also missing.

Heimen: Lets not care about those men for now.

Hayes: We cant defeat the Abyssal Serpent, lord of the Scarlet Heights. Only great men like His Excellency Roger Reeds could be strong enough to fight against it.

If they destroyed or killed things in the lake, they could break the illusion. They were able to destroy the Black Iron Furnace and Iron Colossus that had no autonomous attack power, but what about this giant serpent?

Who triggered this illusion? Were they the five missing adventurers, or the three from the Pinwheel Harbour office? Everyone here was still awake, so it couldnt be them.

Hammo later realised: You destroyed the Black Iron Furnace and the Iron Colossus???

Don kindly reminded him that they were both fake, but Hammo couldnt listen to it anymore. Those were the Dwarf races sacred artifacts! They were the artifacts that all dwarves dreamt of being able to recreate; even if they werent real, he would be eager to have a chance to take a look, but they were both gone!

The dwarf thumped his chest, stomped his feet and almost shed tears.

No one had time to deal with him, for the top priority was to break from the illusion. But after a long discussion, they still found no good solution. Facing the overwhelmingly powerful Abyssal Serpent, their only option was seemingly to be trapped in this illusion forever.

Tang Cuo asked Celtic: Does the Abyssal Serpent have any natural enemy?

Celtic nodded: Yes.

Tang Cuo folded his arms and motioned for him to continue, at which point Celtic said: Its the dragon. Dragon is all creatures natural enemy.

If it werent for Celtics serious expression that showed no intention of joking, Tang Cuo felt that he might hit someone right away. After a brief moment of pondering, his eyes caught a glimpse of the two druids and a bright light flashed by at once: Arent druids good at shapeshifting?

Suddenly called upon, the druids became slightly alert: What do you mean?

Tang Cuo: You can become dragons.

The druids faces turned black, and they suspected that Tang Cuo was taking the opportunity to mock them. Don hurriedly tried to appease them and explained: Your Excellency Theodore, although druids can shapeshift, its already very difficult to become a dragon, let alone fighting the Abyssal Serpent.

The twin brothers seemed to think of something too, both their eyes directly staring at Tang Cuo.

Tang Cuo paced slowly in front of them: This is an illusion. Since theres already a fake Abyssal Serpent, why cant there be fake dragons? You have two people, and the serpent have two heads. You can also merge into one. A two-headed dragon.

Fat chance.

Growing up till this big, the two druids had never heard of such a nonsensical method. It was a humiliation to the Druid race, no, it was a humiliation to the dragons, no, it wasnt either, anyway

That is impossible! The druids couldnt help but retort loudly.

The battle was about to start.

Tang Cuo started pulling out the [Sword of Judgment], tilted his head to look at Celtic and suddenly asked: Do you think we can win?

Celtic was a little taken aback, then he gazed deeply at Tang Cuos sword and said: Yes.

Tang Cuo smiled.

This was the first time Celtic saw Tang Cuo smile, and his eyes couldnt help but follow Tang Cuos figure until his sword was completely drawn. His robust body looked like a cheetah that was intently spying on its prey. With all his strength, Tang Cuo slashed his sword into the lake in one neat strike.

In an instant, the Holy Light of Judgement gushed out and spilt open the lake surface, sending the waves soaring up high. The razor-sharp aura of the sword extended to more than hundred meters from the shore, so even though it didnt cut through the giant serpent, it forced the beast to bring its vigilance up.

Seeing this, Heimen immediately yelled at the druids: Hurry up! Well back you up!

The dragons terrifying roar shook the sky.

The black dragon flapped its wings, dived down and opened its jaw wide, ready to sink its teeth into the serpents neck.

By the lake, Hayes took out his staff and began to chant spells that the others couldnt quite figure the meaning. When the light shined on the tip of his staff, a magical storm gradually took shape, and at the exact moment, it was swiftly released.

Great Freezing Beam! An icy breath began to fan out from the lakeside and froze the lake surface at lightning speed. Without any gap, the ice continued spreading towards the giant serpent.

With Hayes strength, it was impossible to release a freezing beam strong enough to freeze the entire lake. He stared at the ice surface with a solemn expression, hoping that it could trap the serpent a little longer.

The next second, as fast as the wind, a figure swept across their line of sight. Hayes squinted hard to see Tang Cuo rushing across the ice.

Followed by his older brother Heimen and Celtic.

Don and other adventurers gritted their teeth and drew their swords.

At the same time, in the beasts lair, Jin Cheng found a black egg with dark gold patterns. The egg was huge, almost the size of a rugby ball. Luckily, since it could be temporarily stored in the Inventory Bar, it wouldnt pose any problem to carry around.

He had injected the beast with a sedative. Like the previous time when he walked the bear in the dungeon [On A Snowy Night, He Returns], he put a leash on the beast and decided to ride it away.

The mouse McCaw felt his head spinning. Jin Chengs fighting style really made him feel like he was riding a roller coaster. It was incredible enough that he was still alive.

But when Jin Cheng finally managed to tame the beast and was about to leave, he heard a voice from the bottom of the cliff. Immediately alert, he patted the beasts neck to order it to return to the lair, then he hid inside, quietly peeking at where the sound came from.

After a while, the sound of footsteps came to his ears, and as they got closer and closer, the voice became clear.

Weve searched the place before and found nothing.

Because we didnt find anything, we have to continue searching. Weve already searched all over the palace, and there are guards patrolling all the hanging bridges. He cant disappear out of thin air. If he isnt here, where could he be?

A total of five elf guards were coming over.

Jin Cheng listened to them and subconsciously thought of McCaw.

The guards searched meticulously, but this trench was so empty that they couldnt even find a rock that looked out of shape, so they moved through it very fast. When they reached the beasts lair, the leader suddenly stopped and frowned: Why are there traces of fighting here?

All the arrows had been taken back by Jin Cheng, so what they saw was only the pit on the cliff wall and messy gravel on the ground.

Another person said without hesitation: Maybe the Griffin went crazy again. It has always been like that, even a bird flying by can disturb it.

Still a little suspicious, the captain looked up at the Griffins lair. Seeing the beast falling asleep as usual and putting on its usual dispassionate look, he finally heaved a sigh of relief.

This is Elder Evanss steed. Dont be negligent, lets report to him when we get back.

Yes, Captain.

The team continued to move forward, no one speaking a word for a long while. Just as they were about to step out of Jin Chengs sight, the vague sound of another dialogue came to his ears.

Captain, what happened to the Royal Palace? What did the Prince violate? Why

Dont ask what you shouldnt ask.

But

About His Royal Highness, we cant control it Understand?

Jin Cheng couldnt clearly hear the words that followed, but this only piece of information was already shocking enough. He lowered his head and stared at the two bean-sized eyes of McCaw, who had just waken up

Damn, youre a prince?