On the other side.
Half an hour ago.
The Sage had been observing Angor's group through the core node of the magic array.
However, he could only see the general direction of the group and the intensity of the energy fluctuations. He had no idea what was going on.
At first, the Sage was worried that Adanis would go after Angor herself. But after Oleo showed up, that was no longer a possibility.
Still, the Sage didn't think Adanis would give up so easily. She must have other tricks up her sleeve.
The Sage was observing the magic array to make sure that Adanis's tricks were not beyond what Angor's group could handle. If Adanis's plan failed, the Sage would take control of the magic array and create an escape route for Angor's group.
This was the Sage's promise to Angor's group, as well as a backup plan for himself.
Brute Cavern and Noah Clan … One was a top wizard organization, while the other was one of the strongest wizard clans in the southern wizarding region. Maybe he could find a way to save Nether City from them?
The Sage didn't want to rely on outsiders, but what if the Goddess was right and Nether City was not coming back?
The Sage didn't want to think about it because he still had hope. But he did not have much time left … He had to face the reality sooner or later. Just like how he hoped Angor could become a variable and break the chess pieces in the underground sewer, he had to prepare for the worst, to face the result he did not want to think about.
Therefore, this time, Angor's move could either mess up the chamber and become a variable, or it could not change anything and force Angor to save someone in the end. Either way, Angor did not lose anything.
These were all his preparations for the future.
The Wise Ruler lowered his eyebrows, no longer thinking about these trivial and vexing matters. Instead, he focused his attention on the magic array.
Suddenly, the Sage's eyes narrowed.
From the energy display of the magic array, he saw a strange energy fluctuation appearing in the Strolling Corridor. Angor's group hadn't reached the corridor yet.
Without a doubt, the strange energy fluctuation was Adanis's new trap.
"So she still won't give up." The Sovereign of Wisdom twirled a strand of hair around his ear, mumbling to himself. In his heart, however, he was pondering the source of these strange ripples.
It was a very strange energy fluctuation. It didn't give off a familiar feeling, and it didn't give off the feeling of nothingness that the Mirror Domain creatures had. This one was more like a living monster.
However, since when did such a powerful monster appear in the underground sewers?
In the senses of the Wise Lord, this abnormal energy fluctuation was still in a dormant state, yet it could already affect the surrounding magic arrays. This was enough to prove that if there was a lifeform inside, it had to be at least adept-level.
As for the rank of an official Magus, that was only the starting point of this unknown lifeform. As for how powerful it was, the Wise Ruler had no way of determining it. He would have to wait until it encountered Angor's group and fought them.
However, judging from the current situation, Angor and the others were in for a tough fight.
In fact, Angor's team might even lose the battle.
If Angor's team really lost, he would have to do something.
The Wise Overseer didn't need to do anything yet. He simply watched as Angor's group slowly approached the corridor.
Angor's group slowed down and stopped for a while, which meant they also noticed the strange energy fluctuation.
"What will you do?" The Wise Ruler muttered to himself.
In the Wise Ruler's opinion, Angor didn't have much of a choice. There were only two possibilities, which was to go for it directly or outsmart it.
As for outsmarting it, it wasn't going to work now.
When enemies met on a narrow path, only the brave would emerge victorious. Therefore, the Wise Ruler assumed that Angor would go for it directly. However, who would he let face this abnormal fluctuation in the process of directly taking it?
Two apprentices were out of the question. Besides, he would need a wizard to take care of the apprentices, as well as the necessary materials for the plane passageway and be ready to retreat at a moment's notice.
The answer was obvious. Either Black Count or Angor himself would be the one to go for it directly. Or both of them?
Angor's group quickly made up their minds. The Wise Ruler's prediction was correct. Angor and Black Count would go together while leaving Dorcas behind.
Sensing that they were getting closer and closer to the source of the energy fluctuation, the Wise Ruler became more vigilant.
If Angor's group was really in danger, the Wise Ruler would have to choose the right moment to intervene. Moving too fast or too slow was not the right thing to do.
Therefore, the Wise Ruler needed to observe the energy fluctuation and analyze it so that he could figure out what was going on.
But what the Sovereign of Wisdom hadn't expected was that his high level of vigilance … hadn't been of any use.
Not only did the strange ripple not increase, but it even weakened when they were standing on the same spot as the source of the strange ripple.
Did this mean they didn't fight? Instead, they just passed by each other on a narrow path?
Because of the strange energy fluctuation, the Wise Ruler automatically retracted the energy he released, while the remaining energy was gathered at the edge of the room, allowing Angor and Black Count to pass by. Dorcas and the two apprentices also followed them.
The battle that the Wise Sovereign had expected never happened.
When Angor's group entered the Chamber of Poetry, the energy fluctuation also disappeared when the Wise Ruler couldn't sense them anymore.
The Wise Ruler was still puzzled.
What was that energy fluctuation? Why didn't they fight? Was it really a trap set up by Adanis?
Or did he make a mistake from the start? Was the energy fluctuation just a bluff?
The Wise Ruler, who was known for his wisdom, was now scratching his head with a puzzled look.
"Maybe I should ask Er Bao?"
The Sovereign of Wisdom truly couldn't imagine what had happened in the Strolling Corridor. Besides, Angor's group was already inside the Chamber of Poetry, which was independent of the magic array. If Angor's group didn't come out on their own, the Wise Ruler wouldn't know what was going on inside. In other words, he had nothing to do now. He had to wait for Angor's group to show up so that he could use his remaining energy.
Since he had some free time, the Sovereign of Wisdom didn't waste any time. He summoned the One-Eyed Twin Treasures, hoping to use them to analyze what this' abnormal fluctuation 'was.
However, Er Bao's explanation didn't help the Wise Ruler at all.
Er Bao did give him some useful information: there was a tunnel in the Mirror Domain, and it was created by Adanis herself.
This meant that the strange energy fluctuation was indeed a trap set up by Adanis. Moreover, it was very likely that it was a demon summoned from the Mirror Realm. The Wise Ruler didn't sense any familiar aura from the Mirror Domain, but maybe there was a monster that could hide its aura. It didn't matter whether it was a monster from the Mirror Domain or not. More importantly, why didn't Adanis' monster attack Angor's group?
The Wise Ruler thought that he made a mistake, and that there was no monster at all, only a bluff. However, in reality, his judgement was correct. However, it was precisely because his judgement was correct that he was even more confused. Why did they not fight when they met on a narrow path?
Time ticked by, and the Wise Ruler's thoughts became more and more confused.
After an unknown period of time, the Wise God suddenly frowned and looked up at Er Bao. "You leave first."
Er Bao seemed to have sensed something as well. Without saying anything, he disappeared from where he stood.
After Er Bao left, the Wise Ruler stood up and walked out of the secret chamber where the core node of the magic array was located.
As the Wise Ruler left the secret chamber, his expression changed from one of confusion to one of relaxation. While walking outside, he stretched his body and yawned. The corners of his eyes were wet as if he had just woken up.
When the Wise Sovereign rubbed his misty eyes and arrived at the main hall, his gaze immediately fell upon the mirror above the distant fireplace.
The image in the mirror was already covered up, revealing the image of a cold-looking woman whose blonde hair covered half of her face.
"Your Highness Goddess, what brings you here?"
It was none other than Adanis.
The Wise Ruler yawned and walked to the fireplace.
When he came to the fireplace and felt the warmth of the fire, the Wise Ruler rubbed his hands together as if trying to get rid of the drowsiness caused by his interrupted sleep.
"Goddess, shouldn't you be receiving the long-lost guests from Moonlight Poetry Chamber right now? Or has the reception been completed and the guests have been thrown into the Empty Mirror Ocean? " The Wise Ruler sat on the carpet in front of the fireplace and muttered, "If you really did throw them into the Sea of Mirrors, why are you looking for me? Go to Phantom Slave."
"Hmph. Do you really want to know if I threw them into the Sea of Mirrors or not? Or do you want to use this opportunity to find out about their current situation? "Adonis said coldly.
The Wise Ruler didn't deny it. He smiled. "You're a smart one, Goddess. You guessed my intention right away."
The Wise Ruler shrugged. "They're the first outsider to enter Moonlight Poetry Chamber after so many years. It's understandable that I'm concerned about them."
"What do you think will happen?" Adanis asked.
The Wise Sovereign lowered his head, a faint light flickering in his eyes. "If the Goddess doesn't say anything, how would I know what the outcome would be?"
Despite his words, the Wise Ruler already knew what was going on. It didn't take him long to analyze someone's personality. Besides, he and Adanis had been living together in the underground waterway for tens of thousands of years. He knew Adanis too well. Since Adanis asked such a question, the Wise Ruler already knew that they were fine.
At the very least, Adanis didn't throw them into the Sea of Mirrors.
The Wise Ruler was quite surprised to hear this. However, he wasn't surprised about Angor's safety. He was surprised by something else.
The Wise Ruler already knew that Angor's group would be fine when they entered Moonlight Poetry Chamber.
The reason was simple. Angor was a cautious person who would open a plane passageway at the slightest provocation. It was almost impossible to keep him here.
While walking slowly in the hallway, there were still magic arrays restricting them, so it wasn't easy to open a plane passageway. However, Moonlight Poetry Chamber was different. Since Moonlight Poetry Chamber was connected to the Mirror Realm, Adanis couldn't restrict the use of spatial energy in the chamber. This meant that Angor could open a plane passageway whenever he wanted.
In this case, Angor's safety was guaranteed.
Therefore, the Wise Ruler wasn't surprised to hear that Angor's group was safe.
What surprised him was the fact that Adanis mentioned that Angor's group was still in Moonlight Poetry Chamber.
If Angor used a plane passageway, the Wise Ruler wouldn't be surprised at all. But Angor didn't use a plane passageway, and yet he was already safe. This was very interesting.
Didn't this mean one thing: the variable had come to fruition!
And if that was the case, did it mean that Moonlight Poetry Chamber was about to undergo a drastic change?
The Wise God forcibly restrained his uncontrollable thoughts and continued to act drowsy. He raised his head and asked, "Your Holiness, are you willing to dispel my doubts?"
Adanis humphed. "Why should I answer a traitor's question?"
"Traitor? I'm afraid you misunderstood me, Your Majesty. I've never been a traitor. I just changed my mind from being conservative to being a revolutionary."
"What did you change? And what did you want to change?"
The Wise Ruler only smiled without answering.
Adanis didn't get angry. "Why did you suddenly want to change?"
The Wise Ruler didn't stay silent this time. "Time is running out. My wish hasn't changed. But if possible, I want to live longer."
Hearing those familiar words, Adanis suddenly thought of Olao. His change was also because … he didn't have much time left.
Adanis said softly, "You can leave at any time. Instead of staying in a dead city, it's better to go to a bigger world and see if there's hope. "
"Yeah, leaving this place will solve a lot of problems, right?" The Wise Ruler asked, "So why don't you leave, Your Majesty?"
Adanis remained silent for a moment. "I have my own reasons. It's none of your business."
The Wise Ruler chuckled. "Because of Olao?"
Adanis coldly glanced at him, her eyes shooting daggers at the Wise Sovereign.
The Wise Ruler only smiled without saying anything.
"Don't think you're a wise man just because you call yourself one."
The Wise Ruler continued, "Hell gave me this position before, and I had no reason to resist. But now, I only use 'Wise' as my name. It's just a name without any meaning. It's just like how you, Your Majesty, are. "
Hearing the Wise Ruler emphasize the word 'Goddess', Adanis' expression changed slightly. How could she not know what the Wise Ruler meant?
He was saying that they were all the same. They had spun a cocoon around themselves and couldn't break free.
Adanis clenched her fists within her sleeves, but soon, she seemed to think of something and relaxed them.
Her expression returned to normal. "Goddess, you can call me that if you want, but it's fine if you don't want to. That's all in the past. "
Since she was going to leave this place, so what if she threw away the past?
The Wise Ruler was stunned. "What does Your Majesty mean?"
Adanis said, "Nothing. Let's get back to the main topic. I came here to borrow something from you. "
The Wise Ruler was still thinking about Adanis' words. Faced with Adanis' sudden change in topic, he subconsciously replied, "What is it?"
"Sweet Dreams."
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