Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2663 1465: Encirclement

The moment Leo Ray uttered those words, a heavy quietness blanketed the entire assembly. Nearly every person there, Loris and Sina among them, turned more solemn, or creased their foreheads in deep worry.

Based on the Surviving Alliance general's account, the enormous statue positioned far inside the ruins had a vague silhouette and undefined shape, its actual identity a complete enigma. However, with all those demon statues scattered around, and the place overrun by Witch Demons, the truth was plain to see.

Historical texts mention that following the Battle of Winter's Chill during the Sun Era, the Deities triumphed over the Evil Gods, leading to the total annihilation of those dark entities. Still, lingering demons or the Malevolent Deity's Chosen Son would from time to time stir up chaos, aiming to unleash devastation and demise, while covertly building various Evil God Temples and Demon Halls.

Ever since the Silver Moon Era, the Chosen Sons of God across the Ten Thousand Clans, along with the Deities in person, often clashed head-on with these lingering threats, wiping out each demon and Malevolent Deity's Chosen Son they found. The chronicles state that the sinister fires had been completely extinguished.

Nevertheless, judging by the present circumstances, both the Malevolent Deity's Chosen Son that Leo Ray faced in the Human Domain, and these current Witch Demons, were clearly survivors from that ancient era who had slipped away.

The Ancient Relics uncovered by old Gary could well be an Evil God Temple or Demon Hall, and that mysterious statue's essence had to be a subordinate or attendant demon of the Evil God, or possibly the Evil God in its own right.

"Your Majesty of the Humans, do you mean that unknown giant statue has bewitched Waters?"

Loris drew in a deep breath and asked.

"This is the only reasonable answer."

Leo Ray confirmed Loris's view and went on: "Perhaps it is not even a statue, but like the Witch Demons, has fallen into a slumber. The statue may not yet be awake, but it is enough to bewitch minds."

"Makes sense, so from the very beginning, our opponents were not just the Witch Demons, but also the true nature of that giant statue?"

Sina wrinkled her brows in contemplation and nodded.

"Do you still remember what we speculated earlier, about the backing behind the Witch Demons?"

Leo Ray lightly rubbed his chin, adding: "Perhaps that backing wasn't a second-tier power at all."

"Are you saying the true nature of that giant statue is the real backing behind the Witch Demons?"

Loris picked up the thread, suddenly seeing the light: "In that case, everything makes sense! After all, those nearby second-tier powers are all watching each other warily right now, with no spare hands or strength to meddle in our affairs!"

With that, Loris also knitted his brows firmly.

This clearly implied that their actual foe was far more daunting than a distant second-tier power unable to touch them.

At these words, everyone on their side wore equally serious expressions, instinctively clutching their weapons with firm grips.

If it turned out to be an Evil God Temple, wouldn't they be forced to battle Evil Gods? Such beings were threats that even Deities couldn't overlook.

"Rest assured, it shouldn't be a true Evil God. Otherwise, in today's world where Deities have long departed, the force of the Evil God's bewitchment would've swept across the entire continent by now, and the Witch Demons wouldn't remain residing here,"

Leo Ray perceived the concerns in their minds and elaborated: "So, the answer is self-evident."

The instant Leo Ray spoke, the earlier strained mood lightened up a great deal, as nearly everyone let out a hidden breath of relief.

Your Majesty of the Humans is right; if their strength were truly overwhelming, they wouldn't have stayed dormant, nor tolerated living side by side with second-tier powers.

If it's merely a demon rather than an Evil God, then maybe they stood a real chance in the fight.

"But Your Majesty of the Humans, ever since our battle began with the Witch Demons, we've never encountered any other terrible beings,"

Old Gary's tone turned graver, and he said: "Could the situation not be as bad as we think?"

"Old leader, no matter the case, we must brace for the worst and steel our minds. Back in those times, the backing behind the Witch Demons probably didn't show because their power hadn't recovered yet,"

Leo Ray gave a slight nod, replying: "But now, after so many years have passed, even if their power hasn't fully returned, it will still be a mighty force; otherwise, it wouldn't be targeting the Desert Alliance, Rainforest Fortress Alliance, and my domain all at once."

"Your Majesty of the Humans speaks the truth. Had our Broken Valley Alliance been victorious back then, such scourge wouldn't have remained!"

Old Gary pounded his fist against the wall, letting out a deep sigh, while Loris and Sina both showed looks of regret.

If their Alliance had sent forces to help in those days, they might have crushed the evil at its root, but sadly, history offers no second chances.

"But even if we've never felt the presence of the backing behind the Witch Demons, and even if the nearby second-tier powers are unaware, could it be that those first-class forces atop the Peak of the Ten Thousand Clans haven't noticed either?"

Lannis's resolute face revealed a hint of uncertainty, and he couldn't resist chiming in: "If they had noticed, why wouldn't they have acted to eradicate the Witch Demons? After all, during the previous two eras, they were the enemies of the Ten Thousand Clans."

"Clan Leader of the Catman, this question isn't hard to understand. Perhaps they really haven't noticed."