418 Massacre—Blunder! (1/2)
Even if her words were short and few, Qin Ruo still managed the grasp Black Widow's intentions in chasing him—she had kept pursuing him from behind just to force him back to Moonrise City, which was now in dire straits.
In other words, the Demon Faction were uncomfortable with a presence that could threaten them from behind, and especially one like Qin Ruo, a Tier 5 Supreme Champion who could threaten them considerably. They absolutely could not allow him to wander around the Mythical Battlefield, and they must force him back to Moonrise City, where there would be many waiting around its ramparts!
Having spread an inescapable net, none should even be deluded about slipping away from their vision…
Although Black Widow was no confident enough to force Qin Ruo and have him return to Moonrise City, her warrior-class speed was above Qin Ruo—she could run if she was losing, and catch up if Qin Ruo turned to leave. That way, Qin Ruo's every single move would be watched by Black Widow, and he would not be much harm even if he had the back to return and aid Moonrise City.
It was clearly impossible for Qin Ruo to shake Black Widow off!
Qin Ruo's head genuinely hurt after understanding the problem.
'That woman… is so annoying!'
Nonetheless, he must admit that the foolish measure was effective. There was probably no other champion of his caliber across all of Mythical Battlefield, and all Black Widow had to do was watch him and the rear of the Demon Faction would be secure.
It was a pity that Qin Ruo was no simpleton either.
If it had been any other occasion, Qin Ruo could well have panickily joined the party in Moonrise City—but after being forced around by Black Widow, Qin Ruo was a little too annoyed by that woman's pressure. Then, after thinking for some time when an inspiration flashed in his mind, he simply decided to turn the trap in itself and play with her!
”Delaying me, huh… Heh. You could, but you have to pay the price!”
With a cold grunt, Qin Ruo's gaze discreetly swept past the trees beneath his feet where who-knows-how-many Demon Faction players had concealed themselves when he promptly spread his wings and accelerated to the depths of Monster Mountains.
Her eyebrows knitting, Black Widow muttered once and gave chase. After two minutes, as he promptly dove down rapidly into a dark thicket within the Monster Mountains while swiftly withdrawing his Angelic Wings, vanishing from her view between moments.
Black Widow simply did not expect Qin Ruo's move… she was at once in a difficult dilemma!
Should she follow, or stay in the air to keep watch?
The former was extremely dangerous. If she descended to certain altitudes, Qin Ruo would definitely cast an AoE spell to down her. As for the latter, Black Widow was not positive that the members of Satan's Salvation and their three Tier 5 Elementalists could handle Qin Ruo.
She was left unsure what to do at once!
***
In the dark thicket, Qin Ruo, who was in a water element status stood upon the branch of a huge tree. He had kept watch for half a minute but was slightly disappointed that Black Widow did not follow him down here.
Still, there was little wonder. Black Widow would be a trash League Master if she fell for the trap so easily—the Magic Scroll he had in his hand could be opened at any moment, and if Black Widow fell from high above, he was positive that he could kill her in three seconds!
What a pity.
Even as he sighed inwardly, he maintained an Elemental Array and continued spreading his perception reach of water elements. Though it was the first time he had deliberately cast Elemental Array and Elemental Perception in Aquamorph status, the effect was surprisingly distinct! While the water element density in the Monster Mountains was not high, his perception boundary through the elements extended without stopping over fifty meters…
Then, it reached sixty meters!
Seventy meters!
Seventy-five meters!
When the radius of his Elemental Perception had reached a total of seventy-five meters, it meant that if Qin Ruo was fighting another Elementalist like himself, he could preemptively sense every move of his opponent beforehand and seize the advantage!
Qin Ruo had been showing an expression of thrilled delight over that discovery, and soon a team of Satan's Salvation players entered his perception, his gaze thus focusing…
Firstly, he saw six bandits who were in concealment, quiet as they land as they spread out in a net formation while approaching. Right behind them were a few Elementalists, each holding up a barrier and having a spell charged, and having a magic scroll in hand as well. Several archers and warriors were escorting them, and as they moved forward, pairs of alerts gazes scanned the forest.
”Just right. You'll be part of my experiment.”
Qin Ruo laughed coldly and slightly shifted his position. He was sure that there should be Tier 5 champions amongst the search party—Black Widow was not foolish enough to send some Tier 4 noobs to their deaths.
***
Amongst the Satan's Salvation ranks, only Tier 5 Elementalists with Elemental Perception could discern Qin Ruo's presence—they were the only targets Qin Ruo was cautious of.
Perhaps it was not to say that Qin Ruo was cautious about them, but they could sufficiently threaten him.
Nevertheless…
If he could find and get rid of any Elementalist with Elemental Perception in a single stroke, Qin Ruo believed that Black Widow would not have anyone from Satan's Salvation searching for him across the desolated wastes of Monster Mountains.
Even as he pondered, Qin Ruo probingly approached the Elementalists from his flanks some fifty meters away…
With the help of his Perception, Qin Ruo controlled the distance between them strictly and only allowed the closest Elementalist to enter fifty meters around him, all while vigilantly using Perception to keep watch of his every move and each tiny reaction.
Then, as expected, in the instant he was within fifty meters, Qin Ruo sensed that the Elementalist had paused slightly, turning and glancing at Qin Ruo's position!
”Found one.”
Qin Ruo did not attack, but after probingly catching his target's attention, he swiftly left the Tier 5's perception zone…
There were another six Elementalists beside the Tier 5 champion!
Qin Ruo was not sure that there was only one Tier 5 class amongst the seven, or if all seven were Tier 5 champions…
He would not risk attacking before learning about the enemy in detail!
***
”Hmmm?”
Bandit Leader the Tier 5 Aeromancer's sudden pause was noticed by his companions beside him. Everyone hence quickly asked away in the party channel, ”Found something?”
Bandit Leader nodded and pointed impassively at the direction which Qin Ruo had just left.
”…He must have accidentally entered my Perception zone. That way. Still, the kid reacted quickly and ran as soon as he entered…”
***
Black Widow was at once excited when she received information of Qin Ruo's position. She had been worried that Qin Ruo would leave the Monster Mountains quietly, and she would have been helpless if that was the case.