Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1259 - 1253: The Caravan in the Arid Domain

"It seems like our actions are quite effective after all."

Watching the fire elemental troops below, Lilu gave a complex smile and began to share her thoughts:

"Since they can't come through the trans-realm pathways, even if they gather their forces and march directly, they must seriously deal with us."

Ronald showed no emotional fluctuation.

Considering it's already a world-level conflict, their intense reaction is only natural.

"As long as we maintain a higher position, they obviously won't be able to spot us immediately."

"So, compared to this, I'm more curious about where Katrina and the others are now."

"…"

Once the words fell, Ronald gazed distantly around.

In the arid region, the desolate land returned to its monotonous color. Apart from the fire elemental troops spreading forward like a raging wildfire below, he saw nothing he wished to see.

Although it hasn't been long, they have left the last location for quite some time.

Now, looking from such a high vantage point, no trace left by Katrina was found…

Though he didn't want to accept it.

Ronald knew well in his heart that if they continued forward, they likely wouldn't find any trace left by the others.

The clue breaks off here, what does this signify?

Did Katrina fall into the hands of the fire elements, unable to communicate, or is there a hidden hint around that he failed to notice?

As Ronald pondered, Lilu's gaze was continuously fixed on the fire elemental beings below. The momentum formed by the now unified fire elements was drastically different from when their numbers were smaller.

The difference between the two was like the vast contrast between a lit matchstick and a spreading wildfire. Even if he used Ronald's earlier displayed strength as a reference, charging in would not yield favorable outcomes.

Hence, Lilu suggested:

"Ronald, let's bypass that group of guys below for now."

"Regardless of how we act next, I don't recommend a head-on confrontation with this troop."

Ronald accepted Lilu's suggestion and immediately controlled his spell to bypass the fire elemental army below.

Let's not even mention the difficulty of battling these fire elementals below.

Even if Ronald and Lilu were really to annihilate these fire elementals, referring back to the encounter at the trans-realm pathway, it would only incite greater changes within the fire elemental camp.

Having just understood the situation in the [Four Divines], yet with numerous unknowns still present, acting like this certainly wouldn't be wise.

…

Having operated in the [Four Divines] for some time, Ronald was already adept at avoiding sight, easily bypassing the fire elements below.

They then continued flying forward.

On their way, they passed through several extremely cold regions.

These places, just like Ronald and Lilu previously encountered, each had a trans-realm pathway residing within. It was only these facilities that continuously absorbed temperature from the surroundings, creating such a contradictory scene in the arid regions.

As they continued to fly, a peculiar situation gradually caught their attention.

As the cold lands in the arid region were successively passed, they noticed these areas were becoming more concentrated. With Ronald's terrain-recording spell, a slight restoration made this change even clearer.

The distribution of the trans-realm pathways on the ground appeared like scatter-shot patterns.

With a slight shift in flying direction, it would be discovered that this trend would turn and focus towards the surroundings.

Undoubtedly, these trans-realm pathways were established around a focal point within the arid region!

Ronald immediately informed Lilu of this information.

This mermaid explorer naturally took great interest in this matter.

"Ronald, let's go and take a look!"

"In such systematic occurrences, the core often signifies great rewards!"

"I think so too," Ronald nodded at once, "But along with the rewards, there also comes danger, we must act cautiously."

The mermaid patted her chest promisingly:

"Of course, have I ever been a burden on this journey?"

"…"

Changing direction, Ronald and Lilu began to head towards the core location of the trans-realm pathways.

But before they could reach the target site.

A scene on the ground below made them halt abruptly.

— It was a long procession.

— Or rather, a convoy escorting slaves.

A group of creatures, covered in white fur and walking upright, resembling goats in form, were surrounded in the center by a dozen or so fire elemental beings, moving slowly and laboriously forward.

The bound creatures had no freedom at all.

Fiery element chains connected them to each other, restricting all actions except marching.

Occasionally, anyone who lagged behind even slightly was whipped with flaming lashes by the surrounding fire elements, leaving a scorching mark prompting them forward.

"This... this..."

Lilu, witnessing this scene, wanted to say something, but the words stuck in her throat.

After a long control of her emotions, she asked Ronald incredulously:

"Ronald, these beings being escorted, they're not intelligent beings, are they?"

"…"

"I think you shouldn't assume this too optimistically."

Ronald replied briefly, then immediately dived down with Lilu.

No mention of their opposing stance against the fire elements, just seeing such acts, he wanted to understand the purpose of the other party!

"Above, something is approaching!"

"Is it the enemy?"

Ronald and Lilu descended rapidly, and naturally, the fire elements noticed this.

But before they could react, a red cross was raised on the ground.

Then, Ronald wielded his sword of light, and in just over a minute, none of the creatures emitting firelight in this convoy remained.

As Ronald resolved the fire elements.

Lilu was also not idle.

This mermaid took out an exquisite dagger, and with a single stroke, severed the fiery red binding straps on the captives.

Lilu held a dagger capable of cutting magical power.

She thus began from the rear of the convoy, undoing the magical shackles for them one by one.

Snap—

Snap Snap Snap—

Seeing everything unfold before them, even the dullest of them knew what they had encountered.

Thus, led initially by one goat-person, the newly freed beings knelt on the ground one after another, starting to worship Ronald and Lilu.

"…"

Seeing the white kneeling en masse quickly forming before him, Ronald's expression was somewhat complex.

This behavior had already demonstrated the wisdom of these creatures. Now, what's needed is to figure out the true purpose behind the fire elements' actions.

But considering the nature of the fire elements…

Even without clarifying the situation, Ronald could guess this wasn't anything good.

With this in mind, Ronald swept his right hand over his ear, the translation device Lilu had given him was still there, he immediately began using it:

"Everyone—"

"Please stand up, there are some things I'd like to understand with you."