My Disciples are Too Idiotic

Chapter 454 309: Holy shit, is this guy from Japan?_2

They… They aren't people from Lin'an City. Or rather, they aren't from this world!

The moment this thought occurred to her, she was utterly terrified. All the lords of the Underground City shared a secret: the legend of the Mysterious Realm. No one dared to venture into the Mysterious Realm, as anyone who entered was certain to die. Even the most powerful beings couldn't return alive. To them, the Mysterious Realm was taboo!

Now, the three humans before her filled her with terror. She suspected they had come from the Mysterious Realm. Otherwise, how could one explain such powerful individuals among the Human Race? Only those from the Mysterious Realm could possibly possess the power to drive everyone to despair.

After calming herself, the Elf Queen cautiously explained, "Lin'an City is just an ordinary City, inhabited by humans, much like any other surface city. It's merely a living area for the Human Race.

"As for the Underground City, it belongs to races like ours. Every City has an entrance to an Underground City.

"The weaker ones are guarded by Goblins and Tree Spirits. The stronger ones are Underground Cities like those of our Elf Race and the Nether Race.

"Of course, reigning supreme above all is the strongest of all Underground Cities—the Mysterious Realm."

Listening to her, Rat Tail Juice nodded slightly. Just as he had guessed. The division between races was clear here. The surface was the living area of the Human Race, while the Underground Cities belonged to other races. Moreover, judging by the current situation, these Underground Cities didn't seem very strong.

"What is this 'Mysterious Realm' you speak of?" Rat Tail Juice asked directly, eager for the answer he most wanted. The entire Fifth Test Version centered around the Mysterious Realm, but until now, they didn't know what it truly was. Although they suspected the world Outside was the Mysterious Realm, it was merely a suspicion.

The Elf Queen gave Rat Tail Juice a strange look and asked in a deep voice, "Aren't you all from the Mysterious Realm?"

"Who told you we're from the Mysterious Realm?" You're Burning asked in surprise. "We're also investigating the Mysterious Realm. What else do you think we're here for?"

Investigating the Mysterious Realm? Could I have been wrong?

The Elf Queen hesitated for a moment and explained, "I don't know what the Mysterious Realm truly is. From ancient times until now, no one who has entered the Mysterious Realm has ever come out alive. Records about it are also scarce."

She spoke the truth. Members of their Elf Race had previously entered the Mysterious Realm. They never returned. Once they entered, they were never seen again. Even experts from other races experienced the same fate. No one who set foot in the Mysterious Realm ever returned unscathed.

Rat Tail Juice and his companions exchanged glances. "It seems we'll have to visit the Mysterious Realm ourselves if we want to learn about it," Rat Tail Juice said.

Pillar of Heaven murmured thoughtfully, "That's not necessarily the only way. Don't forget, someone from Lin'an City did return alive. We could ask him. Fatty has gone there. I'll send him a message to be careful and avoid any trouble."

Regarding the Mysterious Realm, it seemed they were back at a dead end. They had hoped to get some information from the Elf Queen, but now it appeared there were no clues at all.

Rat Tail Juice leaned against a tree and asked, "Elf Queen, do you know how big the world where Lin'an City is located is?"

What? What kind of question is that? the Elf Queen thought. The world is incredibly vast, and Outside is all Human Race territory. Shouldn't your Human Race know its size best?

"I rarely leave the Elf Forest, so I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, but there are quite a few Cities like Lin'an City." The Elf Queen frowned at the three of them, now also doubting their identities.

"So, you don't know about the Defense Array Outside Lin'an City either?" Rat Tail Juice raised an eyebrow.

Is there a Defense Array Outside Lin'an City? This was the first time the Elf Queen had heard of it. She had previously visited some of the most powerful members of the Human Race in Lin'an City and hadn't seen any Defense Array. People from the Underground City rarely ventured into Human Race territories, and there was no need for humans to set up such an Array.

"I don't know," the Elf Queen gently shook her head.

Even the Elf Queen doesn't know?

Rat Tail Juice narrowed his eyes. "That's not right. The Defense Array is right around the entrance to the Underground City. How could you possibly not know?"

Hearing this, the Elf Queen shook her head repeatedly. "Impossible. If a Defense Array truly existed, the Human Race would definitely know, and even those of us from the Underground City would be aware of it."

Her words also puzzled Rat Tail Juice. If no one here knew about it, then who set up this Defense Array?

Players in the Live Stream were also somewhat confused.

"So, we can't find their location because of that Defense Array?"

"The problem now is that this Defense Array isn't large; it only encloses a single City. However, the people inside think there's more than just Lin'an City. That small area is an entire world to them."

"I'm increasingly convinced that the place we're in is the 'Mysterious Realm' they're talking about."

"So, I have to waste brain cells playing a game? Damn Game Designer, come out and take your beating! Are you trying to torture us with this game?"

"..."

Players in the Live Stream continued to discuss, but they still hadn't figured everything out.

According to Rat Tail Juice's discovery, the Defense Array only protected Lin'an City. When he had tested it, Lin'an City's range wasn't large, merely encompassing a single City.

But now, it seemed that since they had entered, they had seen not just Lin'an City but other Cities as well!

"Have you visited other Cities?" Rat Tail Juice asked.

"I have," the Elf Queen said, her expression strange.

Rat Tail Juice pressed, "How did you get there?"

The Elf Queen frowned. "Naturally, by going through the exits. The Underground City connects to many exits, allowing us to reach any Human Race City easily."

A glint appeared in Rat Tail Juice's eyes as he continued, "So, you're saying you didn't travel overland, correct? And the humans living on the surface also don't travel to other Cities via the surface?"

This left the Elf Queen unsure how to answer. But seeing the eager look in Rat Tail Juice's eyes, she subconsciously nodded. "Naturally, that's the case. We just enter the Underground City and leave through other exits. It's much more convenient. The Human Race isn't foolish; why would they waste time taking detours?"

This answer made Rat Tail Juice suddenly clap his hands. That's right!

"I've got it! I finally understand!" he excitedly told the Live Stream. "This world is constructed of individually isolated Cities! The Defense Array is the means to isolate these Cities. The connections between them are the Underground Cities, acting like a Teleportation Array. This links all the Cities, forming an entirely new world!

"For convenience, people here wouldn't choose to take detours, so they've also abandoned the idea of exploring the areas around Lin'an City. Even if someone had such a thought, they'd give it up because the Underground Cities exist. Of course, other factors might be at play, or perhaps someone doesn't want those Inside the City to explore the regions Outside. These Cities are each a Peach Blossom Spring!"

"Pillar of Heaven, Third Brother, pack up! We're going to find Fatty!" Rat Tail Juice said excitedly. "I think I might understand the Mysterious Realm now. As long as we find the survivor to confirm, we can head to the Mysterious Realm and investigate it thoroughly!"

"Fatty just sent a message!" Pillar of Heaven said gravely. "The survivor from the Mysterious Realm said two words: 'Ancient God'!"

"Holy shit, Rat, you actually guessed right!" You're Burning exclaimed in shock.

Rat Tail Juice also nodded excitedly. "Not only did I guess right, but I also know the Ancient God's location. The Mysterious Realm is the Ancient God's hiding place! Prepare to contact other Players; we're starting a Dungeon!"