MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter

Li Yao shook his head, "The races in the Chaos Camp are indeed numerous and powerful when united. If they were truly as united as our three major camps, their overall strength would surpass any single camp. With such power, it is only natural that they are unwilling to remain suppressed. The truce they signed in the past has lost its weight, and now that they've regrouped, they want to strike back. The strife between camps has always been brutal and unpredictable."

"Those people are ambitious and ruthless. If not for the Chieftain forbidding me from continuing my actions, I would have made them tremble with fear." Shadow Moon said coldly.

"Your display of dominance has already been achieved. Continuing to slaughter is unnecessary. Moreover, if the Demigods take action, it would be difficult to escape." Li Yao replied.

"You! So young and already speaking like the Chieftain, lacking any sharpness." Shadow Moon said helplessly.

Li Yao did not explain, nor did he need to. Shadow Moon was also aware that if the Demigods took action, escaping unscathed would be nearly impossible.

One can occasionally confront a race's thieves, but taking them seriously is no small matter. A slight mistake could lead to being entangled and ultimately doomed.

The head of the military intelligence's seventh division was seriously injured last time he acted, almost dying, illustrating the inherent dangers.

Dong, dong, dong!

There was another knock on the door.

"Enter." Shadow Moon said indifferently.

This time, six people came in. Among them, three had a temperament very similar to that of Enchantress, dressed similarly, all being Falling Leaf Rogues, and all beautiful women.

Li Yao privately asked Enchantress, "Who are these people?"

Enchantress replied, "Naturally, they are also the mentor's inheritors. Did you think there was only one inheritor like the Queen?"

The growth and mortality rate of ancient gods are too high, especially for rogues. A mentor rarely brings up just one student; the Queen was truly an exception.

"Your mentor had you come so much earlier, it seems you are well-regarded." Li Yao observed that besides the three rogues, the other three summoned to help were also cloaked, obscuring detection. Their identities were unknown, but they were likely top players; otherwise, they wouldn't be called for such a near-suicidal task.

"Very well, the four of you are all present, and you've all found experts you trust. This trial is not only a test of your path to power but also a determinant for the status of my first successor. In this small world, you can oppose each other, even attack one another, and I will not intervene." Shadow Moon resumed her misty form, her voice commanding and domineering, prompting the other three rogues to bow in salute.

Had he not witnessed it personally, Li Yao wouldn't have believed the speed of Shadow Moon's transformation, not only in form but also in aura.

"Mentor, although this small plane is small, it's still a plane. We have no positioning keys, so entering is nearly random. How do we determine victory if we might not even encounter each other?" Enchantress was the first to ask.

"That is indeed our question," the other three thieves also said.

"I have already prepared for this. I placed an item in that plane, something I unintentionally acquired, a special legendary item that can change identity and attribute bonuses. There are four ghost lantern clues beforehand; as long as you carry them, you'll receive corresponding clues. Follow the clues, solve the riddle I've left, and you will find the item. Find the item and complete the trial safely, bringing the equipment back will designate you the victor," Shadow Moon explained patiently.

"Mentor, I have another question. Is there a time limit for this trial?" Li Yao noticed that the one asking, although also an elf, had light blue eyes, clearly indicating she was a Silver Covenant elf, at least a high elf untouched by fel energy.

"There is no time limit. The victory condition is threefold: complete this path to power and elevate your strength. Follow the clues to find the legendary equipment, then ensure it isn't snatched by anyone else and bring it back safely. Any other questions?"

"None."

The four Falling Leaf Rogues exchanged glances, and one could feel the sparks fly as their eyes met, even Enchantress was no exception.

Although the mentor didn't specify the benefits of being the first successor, there would certainly be privileges for the first successor at the very least.

Moreover, due to Li Yao's influence, she knew the mentor's true identity and was even more determined to win, bolstered by Li Yao's support, her confidence soared.

"If there's nothing else, then let's prepare to depart," Shadow Moon directed the group to another room, where a magical array imbued with Dark Power awaited.

With an intricate incantation, Shadow Moon placed a gray rune into a special groove.

"Rule Fragments, quite the extravagance," Li Yao couldn't help but applaud.

Typically, entering a plane only requires coordinates and a magical array, resulting in a random transmission. The second method involves coordinating a magical array with Rule Fragments, enabling group teleportation, and any Rule Fragment is incredibly precious to a World-level Chief.

While both methods appear similar, those familiar with these Broken Planes know that the first method is akin to courting death, as one might transmit into Void Turbulence and various dangers due to energy propensity.

This method of teleportation is generally for those lacking strength and opportunity but are unwilling to give up, wanting to embark on the path to power. However, most who use this method end up dead due to unexpected circumstances.

The second method, although still random, ensures a safe area, like camps or shelters, for transmission.

To ensure her four disciples succeed on their path to power, Shadow Moon truly spared no expense.

Everyone present was a top player who had embarked on the path to power and was no novice. Naturally, they were not unfamiliar with Rule Fragments; even if they hadn't seen one, they understood their value and significance to a World-level Chief, and seeing their mentor part with one spoke volumes about her care for them.

Moreover, if Li Yao hadn't mentioned it, they wouldn't have even recognized it, nor would they have known the extent of their mentor's sacrifice.

"No need to thank or look at me. I am nurturing you now, but once your strength is sufficient, you will naturally aid me. In the end, I'll be the one to gain," Shadow Moon stated.

The disciples bowed respectfully, knowing that although she spoke this way, the reality was they were now merely high-tier chieftains, still lacking restored origin.

Their goal this time is to restore their origin and become race-level chieftains, likely not helping their mentor until camp-level, perhaps even world-level, achievements, which seemed light-years away.

"Go on; I hope you'll suppress the others. This time, it's not just about your individual efforts but also your connections and allies," with these words, Shadow Moon left the room…