"Vice Leader, your strength and strategy have always been highly regarded by this leader, it's just that you're a bit too cautious."

Reece took the conversation, shrugged helplessly and said, "Even if people from the Desert Alliance come, so what? If they dare to act out, then this leader will naturally accompany them to the end."

"As for that Emperor of the Human Race, there's even less to worry about."

Reece's beastly face revealed ferocity as he concluded, "In short, our current aim is to obtain that sixth-order equipment, and if anyone stands in our way, they will be erased unhesitatingly."

With that, Reece's figure flickered and instantly vanished from the spot, and the other powerful beings around followed suit, leaving the high ground empty once more.

Just before the experts of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance were speeding towards our Shadow Market, within the gate of our Secret Realm Market, our Administrator had already met with another group of "distinguished guests."

"Esteemed guests, I am the Administrator of this Secret Realm Market."

Our Administrator smiled at the audience of "distinguished guests," saying, "Being invited to visit my market is an utmost honor for me."

"Your Excellency, the Administrator is too kind."

A crisp and sultry female voice sounded as the leading "distinguished guest" removed her hood, revealing a delicate and pale face, smiling, "Being invited by Your Excellency is the true honor for us."

However, despite the outstanding features of this female expert, her thick and braided hair spread out like a cluster of snakes, with occasionally flickering red snake tongues, making it hard to distinguish between actual hair and a nest of serpents, sending a shiver down one's spine.

Furthermore, the lower body of this female expert was serpentine, with thick black scales casting bizarre dark sparks under the moonlight. This was the leader of the Desert Alliance, Sina, who was also the Queen Medusa.

"Her Majesty the Queen is far too courteous; I've long heard of Your Majesty's renowned name, and meeting today truly confirms your extraordinary presence."

Our Administrator chuckled, engaging in polite banter with the counterpart.

Nevertheless, while speaking, our Administrator clearly understood that the Queen Medusa, though appearing courteous, was in fact a frightening entity known for her bloodthirsty nature.

Over a thousand years, the number of powerful individuals who have fallen at her hands is hard to estimate, including many renowned Tier 6 figures from second-tier powers; even those proficient in magic defense, if careless, would find themselves petrified in an instant, reduced to rubble.

After a round of pleasantries, the Administrator glanced at the Desert Alliance's group behind Sina and inquired, "Your Majesty, did the Vice Leader of your esteemed alliance not accompany you? I had specially prepared the Vice Leader's favorite tea."

"The Vice Leader has important matters to attend to and couldn't make it; I beg Your Excellency's indulgence."

Sina's pale face maintained an indescribable smile as she responded, "Indeed, this high-class market really is bustling."

Having said that, Sina gazed at the bustling neighborhood behind the Administrator, noticing the wide and well-lit streets filled not only with patrolling Market Guards but also a variety of stalls where numerous other guests were stopping to browse, haggle, and exchange.

"Indeed, Your Majesty, besides the Dwarves, Fairy Clan, Dragonborn, Minotaurs, Trolls, Treants, I also noticed both Dark Elves and Light Half-Elves."

A shadow darted gracefully from above, reporting to Sina in a hoarse, disguised voice full of irony, "Oh, and there are also humans and Forest Half-Elves, though their presence is so weak, I almost overlooked them."

The abruptness of its movement prompted the two Tier 6 Market Guards around the Administrator to instinctively place their hands on their swords at their waists.

Listening to the other's disdainful tone, the Administrator frowned slightly, signaling the guards not to be tense while turning to look at the shadow.

Petite in stature, not only wearing a hood but also adorned with a brightly colored and bizarre mask, its specific appearance was unidentifiable; however, judging by the vast aura surrounding it, it was evidently a genuine Tier 6 expert, highly adept at concealing its power, rendering its specific rank indiscernible.

As for the mentioned other guests at the market, they were naturally our experts arranged by Leo Ray.

"Sharp Teeth, do not jump around here."

Sina also furrowed her brows, then turned to smile at the Administrator, "Apologies, Your Excellency the Administrator, this fellow hasn't visited the market much and is not acquainted with the rules."

Despite the words seemingly apologetic, Sina's tone maintained only the minimum level of respect without much sincerity.

It was understandable, after all, our Administrator's position was too far behind, and there had hardly been any interactions with the Desert Alliance, so the highly self-assured counterpart naturally wouldn't take it too seriously, merely exchanging pleasantries.

"Your Majesty, it is nothing significant, as long as it's not against the market's iron rules, I won't mind the rest."

Our Administrator waved it off, responding with a smile.

Had this been in the past, our Administrator might have immediately blacklisted the counterpart, never inviting them again; however, this time, with Leo Ray hosting, prioritizing the bigger picture was obligatory.

"Speaking of which, Your Excellency Administrator, it seems the guests participating in this market all seem connected to that increasingly famous Emperor of the Human Race."

Sina twirled a lock of hair indistinguishable from a serpent, speaking with a sly smile, "There really is quite the coincidence; do you think there might be some connection in all this?"

"Haha, without hiding anything from Her Majesty, considering the range I can send invitations to, only within this region could strong candidates be found."

The Administrator chuckled without directly answering the question.

"True enough, if humans could produce such equipment, those of us who've long dealt with second-tier forces would indeed feel embarrassed."

Sina raised an eyebrow lightly, her voice hinting at slight disdain.

"What Her Majesty says is correct; although we did discover instances of that Emperor of the Human Race and his forces seemingly using sixth-order equipment, what Her Majesty seeks is the rarest of the Tier 6 Wand and Tier 6 Robe, which even ordinary second-tier powers regard as National Level treasures, beyond the reach of mere humans."

The masked man chuckled slyly, echoing.

"Your Excellency Administrator, may I ask when we can see the equipment mentioned in the invitation? I can hardly wait."

Sina's eyes gleamed, inquiring, "The lower-tier items here, after all, can't pique my interest."

"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, there are still some distinguished guests yet to arrive."

Our Administrator, with immense professionalism, smiled and said, "Once those esteemed guests arrive, I shall immediately direct you to the designated location for viewing."

"Seems the others have arrived."

Before the Administrator's words could fall, Sina gazed towards the gate, her brows knitting together, "Indeed, it's those ones I've longed to deal with day and night."

As Sina spoke, silhouettes indeed appeared before the grand gates of the market, members of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance led by Reece.

"This leader mentioned a repulsive odor here; turns out some despicable individuals arrived early."

Upon seeing Sina's Desert Alliance group, Reece's lion-like face radiated scorn, snorting,

"Haha, the leader speaks truth; this old one also senses a stench here."

Old Susan glanced at Sina, chiming in.

"Where does this fly come from, buzzing incessantly here?"

Sina's pale face darkened instantly, heading straight towards the opposition with her followers.

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