Chapter 1809: Infiltration, Alarm

The Shadow Plane.

Led by Xierdalanna, a large-scale Jieti, cast in coordination with Xia Duo and Puman, completely covered this valley, which corresponded to the supply base of the Lier Chamber of Commerce on the Main Plane.

Of course, this was not the key; the key was that it also encompassed the mysterious organization's base inside the mountain, which had already overlapped with the Main Plane.

After the spellcasting was completed, the entire valley was shrouded within a dark, glazed barrier. This barrier even extended deep into the ground and the mountain, isolating this space from the outside world, effectively becoming an independent little world.

"Next, Lord Xia Duo, Master Puman, please feel free to set up your positions!"

After Xierdalanna finished speaking, she took the Sword Dancer Master Andaluosike to set up a combat environment suitable for themselves within this special Jieti area.

Xia Duo and Puman exchanged a glance and also began to take action separately.

Of course, for Xia Duo, he did not have much experience fighting in the Shadow Plane, so all his preparations were focused on surveying the Magic Net environment.

As for Puman, as a Great Arcanist hidden by the Seven Towers or existing for certain special operations, he naturally did not lack decisiveness in this regard.

The two first surveyed individually, then exchanged the results they had each obtained. Once the nearby Magic Net environment was sorted out, everything else could be handled by referencing the Main Plane.

As the shadow of the Material Plane, the Shadow Plane's Magic Net environment was almost the same as the Material Plane's, with only a few details needing adjustment, such as the Element Affinity of the Plane itself.

Unlike in the Outer Planes, where the Magic Net is deceptive, making it difficult to grasp even for a Great Arcanist possessing Arcane Fire.

But in the Shadow Plane, for Xia Duo, it was just like being in the Blue Crystal Plane; he only needed to make some adjustments during spellcasting. Because of the Shadow Plane's own characteristics, it was even easier to adapt to than the Blue Crystal Plane.

Of course, these things applied to Arcanists who had already understood the essence of the Magic Net.

If it were an ordinary Mage, unless they were not misled by the characteristics of the Plane itself, they would likely fall into doubt regarding their own spellcasting abilities due to the subtle differences in the Magic Net.

And if it were an Elf Mage, that would be another situation entirely.

Because Elven Magic places more importance on resonance with the Magic Net itself, thereby achieving an effect of "letting the Magic Net respond automatically," if the Elven Magic spellcaster has a sufficiently high Magic Net Affinity with the Other Plane's Magic Net, they might not even need to undergo any additional conversion or adjustment processes.

Just like Xierdalanna at this moment; her spellcasting was almost no different from when she was on the Main Plane.

But if the Magic Net Affinity with the Other Plane's Magic Net is insufficient, then it is not good. Even if they do not completely lose their spellcasting ability, they will be subjected to a considerable degree of interference, which cannot be compared at all to when they are on the Main Plane.

Of course, the 【Magic Net Affinity】 in Elven Magic is not just directed at the Main Plane's Magic Net; it is actually for any Magic Net, it is just that the Main Plane's Magic Net is more familiar, and the affinity is higher.

Just like Xierdalanna, as a High Mage, with her extraordinary affinity for the Magic Net, she could even form a Domain of spellcasting that was highly compatible with her. Within the Domain, the Magic Net was almost equivalent to an extension of her body.

And in the Shadow Plane, although she could not form a unique spellcasting Domain, there was still a baseline lower limit. Moreover, depending on the length of time she spent in the Shadow Plane, her affinity with the Shadow Plane's Magic Net would also rapidly increase.

Specifically regarding the actual situation, given Xierdalanna's such skillful and fluent spellcasting process, Xia Duo did not believe this was her first time coming to the Shadow Plane; she might even have done relevant adaptation training long ago.

While setting up the final combat position, Xia Duo also had the mind to think about the similarities and differences between Elven Magic and Netheril Magic. Unknowingly, another half hour passed, and both sides were ready.

"Lord Xia Duo, Master Puman, after we return to the Main Plane and infiltrate, I will immediately seize the control Permission Level of the Ley Line Network. What you need to do is to not let anyone disturb me during this period, while simultaneously stalling the mysterious organization's spellcasters as much as possible."

"No problem," Xia Duo replied without hesitation.

The Ley Line Network mentioned by Xierdalanna could be seen as a simplified version of a Mythallar, laid out according to the terrain and ley line formations. In the Core Area, which was the cavern where the mysterious organization's base was located, there must be corresponding defensive counter-mechanisms.

If it could not be controlled immediately and was instead utilized by the enemy, that would undoubtedly be a great disadvantage for the attackers.

Seeing Xia Duo agree readily, a flash of relief crossed Xierdalanna's face, and she added:

"If everything goes smoothly, perhaps I can succeed before the other party notices. At that time, the two of you can appropriately coordinate with me to surround and attack."

Soon, the operation began.

Main Plane, nameless valley in the Ansai Mountains, an inconspicuous cliff face.

It was currently morning, and the light was not bright, which was more suitable for shadow travel. When Xia Duo's party left the Shadow Plane, there was only a slight external manifestation of light and shadow shifting.

Mixed in with the dim, mottled forest light, there was almost no abnormality at all.

As soon as he came out, Xia Duo saw an entrance to a passage appear on the cliff face that had been completely invisible in the Shadow Plane. Of course, the entrance now appearing in his Magic Vision was only a cluster of bright Magic Aura.

The entrance, unsurprisingly, had Protection!

Xia Duo glanced at Xierdalanna, unable to help but want to ask, is this situation currently in your plan?

Seeming to see through Xia Duo's doubt, Xierdalanna made a gesture to reassure him, then reached out and pressed twice on the cliff face.

In his Magic Vision, Xierdalanna's two taps landed directly on the key Nodes of the entrance's protective magic. In an instant, the Magic Net Strings that had been knotted together unraveled instantly.

"I don't have the relevant Permission Level, this is just a simulation. They will notice soon, hurry up!"

After speaking, Xierdalanna took Andaluosike and rushed into the cliff passage first. Xia Duo and Puman exchanged a glance and followed in.

At this time, inside the base.

A tall figure wearing a black robe, busily working on an experimental table with total focus, suddenly stopped the movements of his hands, looked up toward the side of the Laboratory, and muttered in confusion:

"Didn't they just come a few days ago? How—"

But before he could react, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded inside the base. The black-robed figure shook all over and immediately rushed out of the Laboratory.

On the other side, after entering the passage, Xierdalanna, as if she had been here herself, led Xia Duo and the others through three flights of stairs in succession, arriving in a spacious hall with a towering dome.

Inside the mountain, even with magic, it was not easy to open up and maintain such a hall.

Xia Duo noticed that in the center of the hall was a huge pool filled with purple mist, and next to the pool were things suspected to be pipes leading to various rooms around the hall.

"Go to the second floor," Xierdalanna sent a low-voice Sending.

At the same time, her footsteps did not stop for a moment, as she walked quickly past guards wearing black robes and went up to the second floor from a flight of stairs beside the hall.