Bizarre Realm-Chapter 443 - 51: Chaneum! The Illusion of Candlefort (Part 2)

Chapter 443: Chapter 51: Chaneum! The Illusion of Candlefort (Part 2)

——Advanced Reconnaissance Demon Eye.

A glow of magic appeared in Shawn’s palm, and soon a large number of reconnaissance demon eyes flew out. He could observe the situation in a small half of the courtyard, but they could not fly too high because there was a Forbidden Magic Domain here. The reconnaissance demon eyes would disappear immediately upon reaching a certain height.

"There are many statues here!"

Shawn discovered numerous lifelike statues. At the corner of the corridor, there was a scholar-like statue, a dignified middle-aged man holding a scroll, gazing solemnly ahead, his hand seemingly preparing to cast a sealing gesture.

This statue’s age was unknown, and its surface was covered with mottled marks.

"Unknown domain fluctuation detected!"

"Alert!"

"You have entered the domain of an unknown Evil Object!"

The mysterious knowledge in Shawn’s mind issued a warning. Behind him, the Butcher’s expression was extremely serious, with his hand on the hilt of his knife at some unknown moment.

Buzz.

The ground trembled slightly around them, and a ghostly whisper sounded, "Knowledge is also a prison."

"In pursuit of endless wisdom, one will surely fall into a sea of suffering."

Alert!

Alert!

Detected spell fluctuation of advanced Arcane Missiles!

In the darkness on the other side, arcane missiles sliced through the air. Shawn quickly activated the Shield Skill, but he was still hit by some arcane missiles. These missiles did not cause much damage but automatically tracked, injuring and causing everyone to cough up blood. Fortunately, their numbers allowed them to share some damage. If all the attack concentrated on one person, even a high-tier Transcendent would be critically injured and near death.

——Great Reader - Isidore [Statue Creature][Candlefort Scholar](Challenge Level 16)!

——Chanting-Charmander [Statue Creature][Candlefort Scholar](Challenge Level 14)!

——Guide - Ratnavin [Statue Creature][Candlefort Scholar](Challenge Level 13)!

Shit!

Shawn immediately activated Time Acceleration. In his vision, the statues, which appeared as mere decorations, all came to life. They unexpectedly started casting spells one after another, which was incredible to Shawn because constructs were not supposed to be able to cast spells.

Unless they were not conventional constructs but were something special, transformed from human flesh into stone statues.

"There are eight Great Readers in Candlefort!"

"All possess 9-ring Casting Ability, including even Legendary Level Mages."

Shawn instantly began casting spells targeting the enemy Great Reader - Isidore. As he activated a certain Curios, others were automatically blessed with Wild Power. The Butcher also moved at this moment. Usually, Shawn could hardly track the Butcher’s actions, but under the Power of Time Acceleration, the Butcher moved as if in slow motion.

In the Butcher’s pupils, a wisp of dark golden flame burned, originating from Divine Power. His speed was increasing rapidly, gradually entering the time frame of Shawn’s accelerated time, and just as the spell’s power was about to end, he and Shawn shared the same time frame.

As a Legendary Monster Hunter, the Butcher possessed more Divine Power than Shawn. He might even be on the threshold of reaching Demigod status.

Boom!

The Great Reader’s figure was blown apart by Shawn, and the Butcher leaped forward, slicing the Chanting-Charmander in half. At that moment, the Insectoid Empress had just started casting, and Quinn-To was still in the process of transforming into a berserk state.

A cold flash swept through the shadows, accompanied by an icy frost. The last Guide’s head was severed by the Ugly Monkey.

His fighting style didn’t resemble a Thief; he looked more like a Berserker.

"The Power of Soul was not absorbed!"

Shawn’s expression was uncertain, and he said gravely, "Be careful, they might not be dead."

After acquiring the Gift of the Child of Slaughter, Shawn would absorb the Power of Soul when killing monsters. However, he hadn’t absorbed any Power of Soul this time, unsure if it was due to the monsters’ uniqueness or if they weren’t dead.

The statue in front was already shattered.

At some unknown time, a door leading to the underground storage opened.

The silhouette of the Ugly Monkey flashed through the shadows and vanished once again. Such a being might already have achieved permanent invisibility.

The Butcher walked at the front of the team, speaking in a deep voice, "Disperse the formation."

"The enemy has Casters."

Shawn nodded slightly, walking at the center of the team. Beside him was the Insectoid Empress, and the transformed little Giant Quinn-To naturally took the rear. He had mastered the ability of Endless Fury, and wasting one berserk was not much of a problem.

Meanwhile.

On one side of the grand courtyard, a humanoid outline gradually appeared on a stone wall. Then, the Great Reader - Isidore, who had been smashed into rubble, reappeared, his body slowly recomposing. The surrounding fragments fused together, and soon he opened his eyes again.

"The Sage seeking knowledge has returned!..." The Great Reader - Isidore murmured.

The surroundings were shrouded in darkness.

Shawn gently lifted his fingertips, and the Indestructible Bright Flame ignited, quickly illuminating everything around him. He saw a large number of lifelike statues: humans, animals, strange creatures, and even fruit, vegetables, smoked meat, and sausages—all turned to stone and preserved for an unknown duration.

"Unspeakable delusion." Shawn’s expression was extremely grave.