I'm Really A Newcomer

The water of Gana Lake closest to the shore is snow-white and clear, and then becomes more dense with the rippling ripples.

The surface of the lake was misty like after rain, and the fish swimming towards the center also changed from blue to cyanotic like the color of the lake.

Some elk and zebras drank the water of Gana Lake, while Zhou Cang sat comfortably on a folding chair and fished.

Although he has been retired for decades, he has slowly been able to catch a few small fish of one or two levels in this beautiful Gana Lake over the years.

A sudden strong wind blew through the orange woods, and rustling black shadows passed through the blooming flower trees.

The fish he was about to catch unhooked in alarm, Zhou Cang frowned and looked at the restless culprit not far away.

Turbulence on this scale... As if he thought of something, the old man's brows became more and more depressed.

"It turned out to be a killing order." Zhou Cang said softly.

The cheetah on the side gently rubbed the old man's lowered right hand. The skin on the back of the hand had become wrinkled and rough after years of winding.

"If I were twenty or thirty years younger, I would probably have to follow these "fireworks" as old as me."

Many people will die under the fireworks.

"It's just..." Zhou Cang said worriedly, "Qingwu..."

…

Zhou Qingwu raised his eyes and stared at the gorgeous fireworks in the sky.

"But even if you are Jiang Mian, you will probably die soon." Zhou Qingwu murmured.

It turns out that the ancient beasts deep in the Land of Illusion are also afraid under these colorful fireworks.

Jiang Mian stroked the hilt of Mo Xie's sword and asked softly: "Why is the Land of Illusion called the Land of Illusion?"

Zhou Qingwu paused, probably gradually accepting the fact that she was about to die, and her mood became calmer.

"It should be because of the ancient beasts with soul-eating abilities that live in this forest." Zhou Qingwu said, feeling the coolness of the crystal tree behind him.

Jiang Mian said no more.

In his field of vision, countless shadowy faceless people raised their arms and pointed to the same place.

They all wore black robes and looked a bit like the faceless man from "Spirited Away".

Jiang Mian couldn't see their expressions clearly, but he could feel their suppressed panic.

…

"Go there."

"Go there." The figures begged one after another.

In the dark, there seemed to be countless ghosts and ghosts pushing Jiang Mian's back behind him.

…

Nearly a hundred hunters of level six or above gathered under the killing order approached from all directions towards the depths of the Land of Illusion.

Their faces were solemn and calm.

Amid the commotion, Yu Yuan led the elite members of the Hunter Alliance towards the traces of horse hooves on the ground.

…

The faceless people became even more hoarse.

Jiang Mian blinked, his eyes shining with bright gold.

The absurd figure in front of him disappeared in an instant, and the pile of illusions collapsed, leaving only debris on the ground.

A strange ripple spread through the entire crystal forest, and the magnetic field of the Land of Illusion completely changed.

For a moment, the transparent branches came to life again, the black roses became delicate, and the land of illusion became lush, but they immediately returned to their original state.

Yu Yuan suddenly stopped and looked around in confusion. The huge pure tree trunks still reflected his elegant face.

The hunters hunched up their bodies like tigers and wolves in alarm at Yu Yuan's sudden and unusual behavior.

"Vic, have you noticed something is wrong?" Yu Yuan asked the muscular man next to him who was also at the eighth level.

Vic habitually touched the stubble on his chin and replied: "Yu, don't be too nervous."

"There are alliance leaders at the ninth level, and below the ninth level... no one can escape our pursuit."

"Who did you see?" Vic asked, "Fireworks are the highest level of killing order."

Yu Yuan silently took out the dark and profound soul-eating bead from the crystal storage.

Vic's pupils tightened as he looked at the soul-eating bead in Yu Yuan's palm.

"Yu, have you increased your strength to the point where you can kill an eighth-level soul-eating ancient beast?" Vic said in shock.

Yu Yuan shook his head gently.

"An eighth-level person who can't be affected by the soul-eating ancient beast... Do you think it's worth the fireworks..."

…

"So that's it..." Jiang Mian said softly.

He stretched out his right hand in the direction of Zhou Qingwu, and the woman closed her beautiful eyes in fear.

Zhou Qingwu, who didn't feel anything strange for a long time, quietly opened her eyes, only to find that Jiang Mian was just stroking the tall crystal tree behind her.

The skin of her wrists turned red under the shackles of the rope. Zhou Qingwu thought about breaking free, but the rope was stronger than she imagined.

In a month's time it will be the Fire Orchid Festival... a new Pearl should appear by then.

"What is the end of the land of vanity?"

The thin young man asked calmly beside Zhou Qingwu.

Jiang Mian stroked the trees that took on a new look in his eyes. The real branches had mottled rough textures. His palms could still feel the warmth of the green trees through the bark.

"The end of the land of illusion is the forbidden land... that is a more terrifying place than fireworks." Zhou Qingwu said with a smile.

There was no blush on her face caused by the embarrassment of guessing wrong.

The woman leaned gently against the crystal tree. After she was determined to die, the time before her death actually seemed extra long.

"You can't escape anymore."

If I could drag him to be buried with me... it would be a really good feeling.

…

Jiang Mian smiled without knowing why.

The princess once said that her identity must not be revealed in Xiniland, otherwise it will definitely cause disputes between the two places.

"Is it a forbidden place... As long as I get to this place, no one can find me."

"That's the theory." Zhou Qingwu said hesitantly.

"It seems that we really have to go to this forbidden area." Jiang Mian said with his thin lips curled up.

"But once you step into the forbidden area, you can't even reach the dragon's nest."

"Because except for the ninth level, no one can break through the forest of fog without losing their way." Zhou Qingwu kindly reminded.

Jiang Mian glanced at her indifferently and slashed at Zhou Qingwu's body with thousands of sword lights.

Zhou Qingwu's delicate body trembled reflexively, and then she closed her eyes calmly.

…

But death unexpectedly did not come.

Zhou Qingwu opened her eyes eagerly, and the rope that bound her was broken inch by inch under Mo Xie's sword. Her whole body, including the face she was most proud of, was covered in bright red blood due to the sword marks.

Jiang Mian walked toward the end of the Land of Illusion alone.

Zhou Qingwu stared blankly at Jiang Mian's thin figure retreating.

"Is the reason you don't kill me because you need me to follow you to deliver false news?"

"But I guessed it was you, Jiang Mian." Zhou Qingwu said softly.