Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Unexpected Power_l
Translator: 549690339
In the blink of an eye, while feeling the piercing wind sweeping towards them, everyone on their side advanced through the mountain pass.
It didn’t take long before they traversed across the Hundred Ranges Mountain and successfully arrived at the other side.
“I have to say, crossing such a majestic mountain range is quite an accomplishment…even though I barely walked.”
Jumping off from Taylor with ease, Leo Ray stood on a small hillside, shielding his eyes from the glaring sunlight while squinting at the mountains below.
Before him was a terrain mixed with mountains and hills.
Looking around, the landscape was quite complex.
The uneven, wrinkled ground was covered with yellow dust flying everywhere, only dotted with a small number of green plants.
The slightly desolate scenery was drastically different from the dense forests they were in before.
And, just as Taylor had reported earlier, there were indeed faint traces of wooden and stone buildings scattered across the distant hills.
“Stella and Serena, continue wearing the Invisibility Cloak and lead the way, let’s get closer.”
After some consideration, Leo Ray nodded towards the twin sisters, and put the last Invisibility Cloak on himself.
This Invisibility Cloak not only hid his figure, but also concealed his aura.
For Leo Ray, who was at Tier 2 Nine-Star, it would greatly reduce the chances of being noticed by powerful opponents.
For Stella and Serena, who were already good at hiding their aura, it was even more beneficial. As long as they maintained their distance, even Tier 5 Powerhouses would have difficulty detecting their presence.
“In any case, let’s quickly figure out the distribution and number of powerful opponents so that we can devise our strategies and weaken their power.”
With that in mind, Leo Ray turned to his subordinates and said, “Alright, everyone, suppress your aura to the lowest and let’s move forward.”
Thus, they continued to advance through the rugged, desolate depression for some time.
Suddenly, Serena’s clear report echoed through their minds: “My Lord, there are two opposing Half-Orc Small Forces in the valley ahead, they are engaged in battle!”
Along with Serena’s voice, came the sounds of shouting and clashing weapons.
“It seems that the divisions between the Half-Orcs are indeed constant. I have to say, our timing is just right.”
While signaling to his subordinates to be on alert, Leo Ray asked, “How many are there, roughly?”
“My Lord, both sides are made up of an organized thousand-strong team, but they have already suffered more than half of their casualties, leaving about 500 on each side.”
Then, Serena’s spirited voice continued amidst the fierce battle sounds, “My Lord, these Half-Orc soldiers engaged in battle with each other.
Most of them are ordinary Tier 1 soldiers, a few Tier 2, and four Tier 3
Powerhouses, with strengths between Tier 3 One-Star and Two-Star.”
“Understood, continue moving around the battlefield and check if there are any hidden enemies in the dark.”
Closing their Mind Talk, Leo Ray directed the others, “Alright, let’s pick up our pace, too.”
A moment later, as Leo Ray and the others were about to reach the top of the valley where the battle was taking place,
It was Stella’s turn to whisper in a soft voice, “My Lord, I have discovered a new force in a hidden area of the valley, preparing for an ambush.””Oh? Is it an ambush from one of the Half-Orc sides? How many are there?” Hearing this, Leo Ray revealed a look of great interest and casually asked.
“My…My Lord, it’s not Half-Orcs.”
Because he didn’t make himself clear, the introverted Stella stuttered anxiously, “It’s…a group of Werewolf Tribe.”
“Werewolf Tribe?”
Upon hearing this, Leo Ray’s face showed a surprised expression.
In a previous Mind Talk with the Half-Elf Tribe Leader Gunner Santons, he had already learned that,
in this world, apart from the Human Clan, Elf Tribe, Dwarf Clan, and other large races, there were many other diverse races.
Like the Half-Orcs, the target of this operation, and the Werewolf Tribe Stella just mentioned.
According to Old Half-Elf Gunner Santons, the Werewolf Tribe was a rare humanoid race, known for their fierce and stubborn nature, and remarkable tenacity.
Moreover, as long as they had sufficient energy in their bodies, they could freely switch between human and wolf forms.
While the wolf form goes without saying, in their human form, aside from their distinctive large tail and fluffy upright pointed ears, they were almost indistinguishable from ordinary humans.
Because of this, Werewolf Tribe females were highly sought after by human nobles and often pursued by bounty hunters.
However, it’s worth mentioning that even the females of the Werewolf Tribe were incredibly fierce, making it so that most of the time, the ones who ultimately fell were the bounty hunters attempting to capture them.
“I didn’t expect to encounter a rare Werewolf Tribe here. Just a while ago, we stumbled upon a Rock-horned Wolf, and now it’s the Werewolf Tribe. It seems we have quite a connection with wolves today.”
Helplessly smiling, Leo Ray briefly composed himself and then said to the twin
sisters, “Stella, are you saying that this Werewolf Tribe is preparing to ambush the Half-Orcs?”
“My Lord, that’s exactly the case.”
Stella’s voice, like a golden oriole, passed over again, “The hidden Werewolf Tribe forces are roughly two middle teams, about 200 people in scale, including two Tier 3 Powerhouses, around 20 Tier 2 Powerhouses, and the rest are at Tier 1.”
“Quite interesting. It seems the other side is planning to let the sandpipers and clams fight while they benefit as the fisherman.”
After pondering for a moment, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully, then said, “Alright, Serena and Stella, keep an eye on the battling Half-Orc forces and the hidden Werewolf Tribe. We’ll be there soon.”
So, about five minutes later,
Leo Ray and the others arrived at the location above the valley where the Half-Orcs were fighting.
At the same time, Serena, who had been waiting here, immediately appeared.
“My Lord, the battle between the two Half-Orc forces has entered its final stage. ”
With a slight bow, Serena greeted Leo Ray, who had taken off his cloak, “At present, both sides have about 400 people left. The number of Tier 3 powerhouses has been reduced to two.”
At this point, Serena reached out her slender hand from under her cloak, and pointing at a high ground on the other side of the valley, continued her report, “My Lord, as for the Werewolf Tribe forces, they are hiding there. Stella is closely monitoring them.”
“Very good. It seems that in no time, we’ll be able to watch an interesting show.”
After patting Serena’s head in encouragement, Leo Ray half-draped his Invisibility Cloak again, listening to the fighting roars echoing in the valley while looking down at the entire battlefield from above..</p