Chapter 688, Empty Fort Strategy!?

Translator: Silavin

 

Apart from the Life Dragon King, there was another thing that also caught the attention of Kage Tenshi and the others: the Fortune Glowing Spring.

 

The spring water flowing from it was all Fortune Glowing Spring Water, not Shadow Spring Water.

 

Therefore, the essence of the Fortune Glowing Spring was felt unreservedly by Kage Tenshi and the others, letting them know that this spring water not only could release Shadow Mist, but also possessed other miraculous effects.

 

The eyes beneath Kage Tenshi’s cloak narrowed slightly. His Detection Skill was released once again, scanning the Fortune Glowing Spring.

 

And with this glance, it immediately made him tremble with shock.

 

“This spring water is extraordinary. Once one immerses in it, it can enhance a Player’s Attributes by 90%!”

 

“What?! 90%!? Is it a temporary Buff, or a permanent Enhancement!?” Kage Mako and the others were utterly astonished.

 

Spring water with such domineering Effects was beyond their wildest imagination.

 

If this spring water could truly permanently enhance 90% of one’s Attributes, then its value would absolutely be no less than a Mythical Grade item!

 

Kage Tenshi said with complete certainty. “It’s permanent! As long as one immerses in this spring water, they can permanently enhance 90% of one’s Attributes. Even if we go in and soak, it would be the same.”

 

“Doesn’t that mean if we go in for a bath, our Attributes will increase by more than half?!” The Sword Wielding Patriarch was both shocked and delighted upon hearing this, suddenly feeling that, never mind anything else, this spring water alone would be more than enough to compensate for all of their losses.

 

A single bottle of that spring water would probably sell for an astronomical price!

 

And now, this spring water flowed continuously, inexhaustible and endless, it was truly an immeasurable treasure!

 

First there was an unknown giant tree, and now there was a spring that could enhance 90% of one’s Attributes.

 

Adding the fortress-like building with a Legendary Grade Magic Crystal Cannon, this entire Territory was simply too tempting for Kage Tenshi!

 

After seeing everything here, Kage Tenshi finally turned his gaze to the top of Shadow Fortress.

 

At this moment, everything on the fortress top was completely within his sight.

 

When he saw that Lu Fan was indeed there, he was completely at ease.

 

The next matter was actually quite simple. With his Level 130 strength, crushing a Level 70 Lu Fan would be incredibly easy.

 

At this moment, the distance between both sides was merely a few hundred metres.

 

A distance of a few hundred metres was something that, even if Lu Fan possessed other Territory Defensive Measures, they would fundamentally not be able to stop Kage Tenshi from taking action.

 

Therefore, Lu Fan had basically been declared to be his prisoner.

 

“You brat! I finally found you!” Kage Mako spoke first upon seeing Lu Fan, his tone fierce beyond measure. “Today, we’ll definitely make you pay!”

 

Lu Fan smiled upon seeing this, scoffing as he said/ “You came with over a thousand people, and now you’re down to just the four of you. Yet, you still have the face to shout at me!?”

 

Lu Fan’s words immediately made Kage Mako’s expression turn ugly.

 

Indeed, their situation today was extremely miserable, one could even say it was too tragic to bear witness to.

 

Even if they truly captured Lu Fan, they would have nothing to be proud of.

 

However, the Sword Wielding Patriarch was much more shrewd than Kage Mako. Standing with sword in hand, he snorted coldly. “You merely used the Territory’s Defensive Measures to trap and kill many of our people. What’s there to be proud of? We were careless, that’s true, but ultimately, we’re still the ones who will win. For instance, now we’ve finally caught you, the cowardly turtle that hides behind your walls. Now, what methods do you still have to protect yourself!?”

 

“Hiding!?” Lu Fan laughed, “Since you asked, I will tell you. I have plenty of methods. Do you really think that by coming here, I’ll let you slaughter me at will?”

 

“If not?” Kage Mako was about to speak when Kage Tenshi waved his hand, signaling him to be quiet.

 

Compared to Kage Mako, Kage Tenshi was more experienced.

 

At this moment, he had also noticed something suspicious.

 

Firstly, they had already arrived here, yet Lu Fan showed no signs of panic, seeming as if he had been intentionally waiting here for them for a long time.

 

Secondly, beside Lu Fan, there were several girls who appeared to have a good relationship with Lu Fan.

 

If Lu Fan lacked confidence in protecting himself, logically he should never have let these people come. After all, they would be here to accompany him in death.

 

[Could it be that he has other Territory Defensive Measures? But even so, at this distance, it would be very difficult to save his life. Then. could it be that one of Dragon Country’s Three Elders is also here!?]

 

[No, that is not possible. The identities and location of the Three Elders is of too much importance. There is no way they would leave Dragon Country to appear here.]

 

For a moment, Kage Tenshi’s expression flickered between light and dark, uncertain of what other trump cards Lu Fan might still possess.

 

Kage Mako seemed to notice Kage Tenshi’s hesitation and moved to Kage Tenshi’s ear. “Master, do you feel that this person is very strange? It seems like even with us here, he’s not afraid at all.”

 

Kage Tenshi nodded, carefully scanning the surroundings and saying in a low voice. “I have precisely this concern. This young man is odd. Not only did he stay here without running, he even brought others to wait with him here. This just doesn’t make sense.”

 

Kage Mako, fearing that his Master would miss the best opportunity to kill Lu Fan due to excessive concerns, hurriedly advised. “Master, don’t let him deceive you. He is extremely cunning and skilled at using strategies. I remember that Dragon Country has a stratagem called the ‘Empty Fort Strategy’. In my opinion, he is just employing the Empty Fort Strategy, trying to make us think he still has some life-saving methods when he has nothing!”

 

“If we truly believe him and miss this opportunity because we overthink, then we would be playing right into his hands! Master, your strength is something we’ve all witnessed. Even if this brat truly has some trump cards, I believe they’d still be no match for your divine might. Also, we’ll know why he is so calm once we attack.”

 

The Sword Wielding Patriarch and the other Patriarch nodded secretly.

 

Both of their Clans had exhausted their foundations with the death of their men. If they returned empty-handed, it would be better to kill themselves.

 

Therefore, they had to capture Lu Fan, regardless of the risks.

 

Seeing that his Disciples all had unified opinions, Kage Tenshi simply steeled his heart. [Forget it, Kage Mako is right. In the face of absolute strength, all schemes are useless. How could a Level 70 Player still turn the tables now!?]

 

Thinking this, purple mist began rising from Kage Tenshi’s body, lifting him up. Soon, around his body, an enormous ghostly phantom took shape.

 

This phantom was approximately thirty metres tall, entirely composed of white bones, with a layer of armour draped over those bones, appearing particularly robust.