Chapter 56: Chaos

Robin, hidden in the shadows, witnessed the scene and couldn't help but gasp silently.

The plot development was absurdly over‑the‑top, completely beyond his expectations.

He had thought it was just a simple power struggle, but it turned out to hide such a tangled web of grudges and feuds.

Thinking of Damia Great Knight and Fitz Knight, who died inexplicably, Robin felt a surge of sorrow; they had died far too unjustly.

"Your opponent isn't just me," Ka Jia Ni said with a cold sneer, and as the words left his mouth, another Black‑robed Man appeared beside him like a wraith.

That Black‑robed Man also exuded a mysterious, eerie aura that sent chills down one's spine.

"Two Wizard Apprentices," the Lord of Buluote Territory frowned slightly, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Facing a single Wizard Apprentice he still had a chance, but now two appeared at once, making the situation rather tricky for him.

Ka Jia Ni did not stop there; he slowly pulled down his black robe, revealing a terrifying, snarling monster head on his chest.

The monster head resembled a crocodile's snout yet bore a raven‑sharp beak; its eyes glimmered with a ghostly green light, like a demon from the abyss.

The Lord of Buluote Territory saw the ghastly head on his chest, and his complexion turned as pale as paper.

"You actually fused the century‑old family‑bred crocodile‑crow with your body," he said, his voice trembling, clearly shocked by the insane act before him.

But soon the Lord of Buluote Territory couldn't help bursting into laughter, his chuckle full of contempt and mockery.

"Sure enough, a wizard of a rogue background," he said, knowing that such a fusion could grant great power but inevitably carried huge risk; a slight slip would cause it to backfire, plunging one into an irredeemable abyss.

In his view, Ka Jia Ni's move was nothing but a reckless, all‑or‑nothing gamble.

The Lord of Buluote Territory struck first, brandishing his Wizard Tool; a wave of energy glowing with eerie blue surged forward like a raging sea, sweeping toward Ka Jia Ni and the other Black‑robed Man.

Where the energy wave passed, the air seemed torn, emitting a sharp, whistling roar.

Ka Jia Ni showed no fear; he swiftly formed seals with both hands, muttering incantations, and the crocodile‑crow head on his chest suddenly gaped a blood‑filled maw, spewing a jet of black smoke that formed an impenetrable barrier, forcibly blocking the Lord of Buluote Territory's attack.

At the same time, the other Black‑robed Man turned into black smoke, swirling behind the Lord of Buluote Territory; in his hand he formed a magic sphere radiating purple light, strange electric arcs dancing on its surface, then he hurled the sphere violently at the lord's back.

Sensing the danger behind him, the Lord of Buluote Territory spun quickly, his Wizard Tool flashing again, creating a transparent shield in front of him.

The purple magic sphere struck the shield, emitting a deep, booming thud; the shield shuddered violently, nearly shattering.

Seeing this, Ka Jia Ni seized the chance to attack; his body suddenly floated, and the crocodile‑crow head on his chest continuously spewed black flames, which writhed like a swarm of agile poisonous snakes toward the Lord of Buluote Territory.

The Lord of Buluote Territory's expression grew grim as he kept swinging his Wizard Tool, trying to disperse the black flames, but the flames clung like maggot‑like parasites, overwhelming him.

Robin, hidden in the darkness, watched the battle tensely, his heartbeat accelerating involuntarily.

He knew well that wizard duels were fraught with unknown dangers, and any slip could lead to fatal consequences.

A hint of hesitation flickered in his eyes; he wasn't sure whether to intervene now.

He was clear that his strength still lagged far behind these wizards, yet if the Lord of Buluote Territory were defeated, the situation could spiral into greater chaos.

As the fight wore on, both sides gradually grew weary.

Although the Lord of Buluote Territory possessed powerful Wizard Tools and a Great Knight, the bizarre powers of Ka Jia Ni and the other Black‑robed Man gave him a serious headache.

Ka Jia Ni's crocodile‑crow fusion granted him formidable attack power and strange abilities, while the other Black‑robed Man's mysterious magic left the Lord of Buluote Territory constantly on the defensive.

Both sides pressed forward and back, refusing to yield; magical lights on the battlefield flickered continuously, explosions rose and fell, and the situation fell into a stalemate.

At that moment, the battlefield's dynamics suddenly shifted.

Leimeng, who had been watching from the side, suddenly broke free of some mysterious force's control and regained consciousness.

His eyes were filled with confusion and fear as he stared at the fierce battle, momentarily at a loss.

However, he quickly realized his situation, and a strong will to survive surged within him.

Leimeng's gaze scanned the battlefield, and he suddenly spotted Robin hidden in the dark of a rooftop; his heart stirred, and he quietly moved toward Robin's direction.

Robin sensed Leimeng's movement, gripping his weapon cautiously, ready to face any possible threat.

"Robin, help me," Leimeng whispered, pleading, "I don't want to be controlled by them any longer."

Robin looked at Leimeng's terrified eyes, frowned, and put distance between them.

"Why did you suddenly regain consciousness?" Robin asked warily.

"I... I don't know either," Leimeng said frantically, "It seems the energy fluctuations from the battle interfered with the force controlling me."

Robin thought for a moment, pointed to another direction and said, "Go over there, watch my gestures, and don't act rashly."

While Robin and Leimeng formed a brief alliance, the battle on the field grew ever more intense.

The Lord of Buluote Territory suddenly unleashed a powerful martial technique; his Wizard Tool flared brilliantly, and a massive golden sword beam shot out, hurtling toward Ka Jia Ni and the other Black‑robed Man.

Ka Jia Ni and the other Black‑robed Man's faces changed dramatically; they hurriedly joined forces to block, as various bizarre magical forces interwove and collided in mid‑air, emitting deafening roars.

Seizing the moment when both sides' attention was drawn to the battlefield's center, Robin and Leimeng slipped quietly toward the edge.

However, their movement did not escape Ka Jia Ni's eyes.

Ka Jia Ni suddenly turned his head, looking toward Robin and Leimeng, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.

"Thinking of getting a cheap ride? Not so easy," Ka Jia Ni snorted coldly, waved his hands, and several black bats flew out, swooping toward Robin and Leimeng.

The bats exuded an eerie aura; each was like a tiny bomb, bearing lethal threat.

Robin and Leimeng, seeing this, hurriedly halted, preparing to meet the bats' attack.

Robin swiftly drew his Pulley Composite Bow, nocked an arrow, and the Feather Arrows in his hand whooshed with a sharp wind, firing one after another at the target.

The Feather Arrows traced arcs in the air, striking the bats with precision; each bat pierced by a sharp arrow let out a shrill cry and fell.

(End of Chapter)