Chapter 2654 - 2655: Worry

"Relics from the Mythical Era emit special energy radiation, though weak, they’re not completely undetectable. With those guys’ technology, if they secretly investigated before, finding so many relics isn’t impossible. Don’t forget the positioning service provided by the Mordan Empire."

Feng Yuan explained with a shrug, that’s why he didn’t immediately suspect an internal traitor. Normally, finding relics from the Mythical Era is indeed difficult, since prophecy isn’t something people in the Main World are good at, and the Mordan Clan wouldn’t idly make prophecies about such things.

As for energy radiation, this wasn’t discovered by Feng Yuan; humans have long been studying it. However, since Mythical relics often involve many aspects, they’re difficult to utilize even if found. So, countries aren’t particularly interested in them.

Under these circumstances, naturally, no one would study how to efficiently find Mythical relics. The Alliance’s records mostly include Mythical relics discovered by accident.

"It turns out this is possible? But it seems plausible."

Veronia, in a different environment, first suspected an internal traitor. Now, after Feng Yuan’s explanation, it seemed to her that it’s unlikely. No matter how foolish humans are, they wouldn’t act this way, especially in such times of war. Those capable wouldn’t be traitors, and those who could be traitors don’t have the ability to access information on Mythical Era relics.

"No matter. They’re surely going to cause more trouble after snatching those things, tsk, I’ll stay here for two more days."

With a wave of his hand, Feng Yuan stopped thinking about it anymore. There was no way, the relics from the Mythical Era had already been snatched away. Knowing how the other side found them was pointless. As for the impact? There would be, but not fatal, since with the Divine Beasts involved, top combat power is not lacking, the only shortage is likely in rear guard defenses.

After all, the United Army’s power is concentrated on the Imperial Timeline’s internal battles. As for cities in the Main World, they won’t bother much. Human Beastmasters aren’t numerous enough to easily guard each city, not to mention that this time, beside the Anti-Divine Beast Runes, there’re also the Mythical Era Divine Artifacts.

Of course, flipping the table on the Imperial Timeline is still challenging. Their struggle may cause greater casualties than before, which Feng Yuan is powerless against. Even weather-controlling artifacts like the Astrolabe can be used as a powerful weapon.

He can’t chase down the Imperial Timeline and snatch back those artifacts, can he? Not to mention, the Imperial Timeline is certainly guarding against them doing this. Even if Feng Yuan could grab them back, it would be akin to directly tearing through the Imperial Timeline.

With those Anti-Divine Beast phantoms eliminated, Kui Shan Town returned to its former tranquility. The Netherworld Divine Beasts that came to aid didn’t stay long and left directly, since the space near Kui Shan Town is too fragile right now. To return to the Netherworld, they must first distance themselves from Kui Shan Town and naturally wouldn’t linger here.

Otherwise, if Imperial People sneak attack the Netherworld, they might not make it back in time.

"Hey~ Hello there~"

Feng Yuan had no plans to leave, so he leisurely wandered over to the entrance of Kui Shan Town. Although the barrier had gradually faded, perhaps due to intense previous operation, a faint gray barrier was still visible separating inside and outside Kui Shan Town.

At the entrance, a woman in Mythological Remnants attire holding a long halberd warily watched Feng Yuan and the others approaching. Seeing that the others ignored his greeting, Feng Yuan scratched his head in slight confusion.

Veronia noticed something and spoke

"She probably is new here, not occupationally though."

Feng Yuan was a bit taken aback, then he quickly realized what she meant. Mythological Remnants aren’t all sinful, or rather, aside from the original Mythological Remnants who committed blood crimes for immortality, there are also their descendants from long ago.

Whether they’re guilty, Feng Yuan isn’t in a position to judge, since he doesn’t represent those people, but he knows, the world’s view considers them innocent.

Just to avoid affecting them, Feng Yuan remembered the Mythological Remnants didn’t allow them to use those weapons from the Mythical Era, whereas Kui Shan Town clearly uses such special devices.

"...Are you not enemies?"

After a long silence, she suddenly spoke up. Mainly because Feng Yuan didn’t attack, and someone indeed helped them earlier, though she couldn’t see clearly who it was due to the distance.

Not to mention that the barrier was virtually opaque at the time, Feng Yuan’s group wasn’t fighting close to Kui Shan Town, they were trying to keep the battlefield away from it, or else it would be embarrassing if the battle’s aftermath broke through the barrier.

So she didn’t speak immediately, she was waiting. If Feng Yuan were an enemy, someone would certainly attack now, but since no one did, it meant he’s probably not an enemy.

She didn’t consider a ruse because Netherworld Divine Beasts had appeared on the Old World Continent before, so she knew those fighting against Anti-Divine Beast phantoms weren’t enemies, those people couldn’t disguise themselves as Divine Beasts.

As for Veronia beside Feng Yuan? At the time, she was in the guise of the Crystal Queen, totally different from her original form now, naturally she couldn’t recognize her.

"Sorry, due to the recent attack, I couldn’t judge friend from foe, thank you for coming to support..."

She bowed apologetically to the group, Feng Yuan scratched his head and awkwardly said

"No problem. By the way, if possible, we plan to stay here for two days. If those guys plan to come back, it would be easier for us to stay and support."

"Main force rotating for rest, what happened?"

The battalion camped on the spot, Qi Chen pondered while eating dinner. After the support from Maomu City arrived, they soon repelled the attacking team. As for annihilating them completely?

They couldn’t. At least the team Qi Chen was part of couldn’t. The support team barely managed to drive the enemy away, because when reporting to seek support, Dou Yanlan and others insisted on clarifying the enemy’s strength.

Those in charge understood their intentions, which was to minimize the impact on the original defensive setup. Although it allowed some to escape, at least there wouldn’t be gaps in the entire defensive line.

Of course, this was partly because Feng Yuan had already acted during the attacks on Cha Mu Town and Kui Shan Town. They held the overall intelligence and could naturally judge the Imperial People’s targets. If Feng Yuan hadn’t acted, the whole defensive line would’ve needed a big adjustment, regardless of the number of reinforcements.

Now they’re rearranging troop placements, the main force rotating for rest, while Qi Chen and other reserve forces temporarily stepped up, based on their assessments, the Imperial People shouldn’t immediately launch another major offensive, they only need to ensure receiving real-time intelligence in critical locations.

Therefore, Qi Chen’s battalion received orders to camp on-site and conduct patrols and reconnaissance of the surrounding areas.

"I see, so that’s what’s going on."

Sitting beside Qi Chen, Dou Yanlan hung up the phone and let out a long breath. Seeing Qi Chen eagerly looking over, Dou Yanlan spoke with amusement

"This time, their target isn’t our city but the relics from the Mythical Era. Those people earlier were probably assisting the team attacking Kui Shan Town."

"Kui Shan Town? Why would they attack there?"

Qi Chen was puzzled, unsure of the situation. To say Maomu City’s least likely place to be attacked, it would be that place because there’s really no resources to loot there.

"Mythological Remnants set up devices to protect Kui Shan Town, they targeted those devices..."

Picking up her lunchbox, Dou Yanlan explained to Qi Chen the intelligence she learned from Feng Yuan.

With Feng Yuan’s intelligence, although there are many unclear aspects, it was enough for Dou Yanlan to understand the current situation.

Unfortunately, based on this intelligence, Dou Yanlan’s deductions were not particularly optimistic.

"They’re surely preparing for the next offensive with those things, let’s hope Maomu City isn’t their next target."

Sighing, Dou Yanlan felt somewhat helpless. Although Feng Yuan is strong and Veronia and others are with him, protecting the entire Maomu City is still too much, given the vastness of the area.

Based on previous experiences, Dou Yanlan believed the power of the Mythical Era relics was considerable, and the next offensive would likely be more intense than now.