Perspective: Bai Yueguang

So these two just started fighting freely once their levels went up?

I hadn't even made a move, when these two individuals each turned into a streak of red light and blue light, charging directly at the remaining shadow monsters—one from the left and one from the right.

It was like a massacre out there, those shadows looked like they were being reaped, one after another eliminated.

I was thinking about lending a hand, but seeing the situation, I could only wipe my sweat and head straight towards the direction of the city.

Of course, there were some shadow monsters trying to come attack, but a mere touch from me made them vanish.

It seems like the shadows boosted the monsters' attacks, but their defense was simply abysmal. When faced with agile individuals like us, who had agility higher than our attack, they could barely touch us, and with one counter, they perished.

Reaching the city gates, I realized there was a layer of blue enchantment surrounding the city.

No wonder those shadows stood so calm outside the city, turns out there was an enchantment. Seems like even though Ligu is a small city, it has quite a few skills up its sleeve. Well, that certainly puts my mind at ease regarding the Ais Empire, they shouldn't be any worse than Ligu, especially considering we sold them so many combat airships... Well, not me selling them, but Lanya and the others, I just collect the dividends.

Looking up at the city walls, I noticed there were quite a few people standing there, one of them seemed to have a fairly high level.

I crouched slightly and then leaped up.

Sorry, with high agility and strength, this height is really nothing.

"You..."

With a thud, I landed on top of the city wall, surrounded by soldiers and an old man in a red robe.

Level 112? Not bad, so Ligu has such powerful reserves? Ah, this must be the expert who had been in seclusion cultivating, as Hei Luoli mentioned. Didn't expect him to come out.

"It seems you are a normal human, able to pass through my enchantment. Looks like you have quite some strength too, despite being level 112."

Although you're level 112, I'm at least level 88. Well, judging by levels, I suppose you have quite some strength...

"Hello, well, don't worry, we will clean up the shadows outside and by the way, did Li Shuang return?"

"Bold! How dare you address our emperor like that!"

One who appeared to be a soldier captain exclaimed.

"Hmph, betrayers trying to create trouble for the human territories with the Aquatic Tribe, if such people can become emperors, then you're all done for."

"Nonsense! Our emperor is..."

Before he could finish, he suddenly noticed the soldiers around him were all staring at him.

"What's wrong! Do you all want to betray the country!"

The captain yelled loudly.

"Tsk tsk, blind devotion, as one of the founders of Ligu, what do you think? And you, the court mage over there, I believe we've met before, what do you think?"

Li Gang

Independent-Formation Sorcerer LV112

Neutral·Founder of Ligu·Heavenly Stone Eight Methods user·Hermit·Unknown·Unknown·Unknown·Unknown

This person in front of me... seems to be Hei Luoli's ancestor, I didn't expect the ancestor of Ligu to still be alive, impressive.

But the court mage I talked about in Ligu... well, we had a past, given that when I left Ligu with Hei Luoli, it was this court mage who kept sending people to capture us.

"I didn't expect to be saved by you in the end... truly unpredictable."

The court mage sighed, but then raised his head suddenly.

"Wait! If you're here, does that mean..."

"Yes, indeed it is that 'does that'."

I chuckled and said.

"The red figure below is Hei Luoli... Oh, right, you should call her Li Ruoxin instead."

Ah, Hei Luoli's original name is Li Ruoxin, just changed to Hei Luoli for convenience during the escape, and then got lazy to switch it back.

"Princess!"

The soldiers beside me suddenly became excited.

"The princess is back!"

"This is great! We are saved now."

"Who would've thought the princess became this strong."

"Silence!"

The captain from earlier suddenly shouted.

"What are you all shouting! Don't forget that this person not only insulted our emperor but also abducted the princess! Why are you all just standing there! Go arrest him!"

"..."

The surrounding soldiers distanced themselves from him in an instant, looking at him with expressions that seemed to say 'What an idiot.'

"Ah, where does your confidence come from? I'm curious."

I smiled and said.

"The court mage and founder of Ligu didn't say a word, yet you're quite impressive."

"His sister is one of our emperor's consorts."

The court mage spoke up.

But why the mocking smile on your face? He's still one of yours, don't you have something to say in his defense?

"You... I'm telling you! If His Majesty returns, you'll see!"

"I'll personally kill that scum when he returns!"

As soon as those words left his mouth, a red arrow pierced through the captain's chest, straight into his heart.

In that captain's expression of disbelief, Hei Luoli landed on the city wall.

The red arrow in the captain's chest slowly vanished and then, crimson blood spurted out, and he collapsed on the ground.

"..."

Hei Luoli looked around at the people, then smiled.

"Everyone, I'm back~"

"Princess!!!"

"The princess is so strong!!!"

"Oh oh oh oh."

Huh?

Huh huh huh?

Looking at the surroundings, I felt a bit at a loss.

Why do I feel like I'm seeing some hardcore fans emerging? This is serious idol worshipping.

I silently took a step back, for some reason, I felt it would be dangerous to stay in the crowd.

"Oh, you must be... my great-great-great-great-grandfather?"

Hei Luoli looked at Li Gang and asked.

"Uh... I suppose."

Li Gang seemed a bit dazed, not sure if it was due to seeing his descendant or the soldiers' enthusiasm that surprised him.

"Well, you seem quite powerful!"

"Yes... indeed."

Is this how your conversation after so many generations goes? Are you here to mock us?

"I say, now that the crisis is averted, let's exchange some information."

I said to the court mage.

"In these recent times, what exactly has happened on the Lost Continent?"

"And make it quick."

With a bang, Taishi Xi landed.

She was holding a corpse.

"Those shadows not only have monsters but also people, see for yourselves."

She tossed the body on the ground, and upon closer inspection, the person's armor... matched that of the soldiers around!

Everyone fell silent.

"Well, let's head to the meeting room at the city gates directly."

The court mage nodded.

"But these past few weeks have truly been nerve-racking."