"How do you two happen to be here?"

The newcomers were a man and a woman, both Sky Knights of the Excellence Realm.

The tall woman standing nearby presented a fiery visual impact all over her body. Whether it was her waist-length wavy hair, her wide wizard hat and magic robe, or even the gemstone on the magic staff, they all seemed like burning flames.

"Farina," Li Ang called out the witch's name.

[Name: Farina Vaiwen]

[Race: Human]

[Profession: Dragon Summoner, Tier 8; Summoner, Tier 5; Dragon Vein Mage, Tier 4]

[Summoned Beast: Pure Demon Dragon God Statue, Tier 8; Blazing Winged Dragon, Tier 7]

[Energy Source: Dragon Blood Heart Core Staff, Tier 8]

[Equipment: Dragon Blood Heart Core Staff [Treasure Artifact], Tier 8; Dragon Flame Baptism Robe, Tier 8; Flame Essence Magic Hat, Tier 7; Blazing Dragon Wing Boots, Tier 7; Blazing Dragon Wing Gloves, Tier 7; Sharp Scale Cloak, Tier 7; Eye of the Demon Dragon, Tier 8; Dragon Blood Essence Ring, Tier 7]

[Secret Technique: Professional Secret Technique - Dragon God Statue Summoning, Comprehensive Secret Technique - Pseudo-Demon Dragon Summoning]

[Skills: Dragon Summoner [Dragon Beast Control, Dragon Beast Summoning, Dragon Flame Spell, Dragon Descendant Affinity, Fire Protection], Summoner [Summoning Art, Dimensional Communication, Spiritual Perception], Dragon Vein Mage [Dragon Flame Fireball, Fire Wall Technique, Lesser Fire Magics], Treasure Artifacts [Dragon Blood Storage, High-Tier Dragon Power Protection], Magic Robe [Dragon Flame Shield], Hat [Flaming Flower Crown], Hand Guard [Blazing Flame Feather], Leg Guard [Firestorm Greaves], Cloak [Blade Scale Fan], Accessories [Dragon Blood Recognition], Ring [Dragon Magic Enhancement]

[Combat Power Amplification: 63%]

"Isn't the Banquet of the Gods preparing to attack the Tower of the Abyss in the Demon Disaster Realm? Why are you here?"

"I took time off, you know."

The fiery and beautiful witch laughed: "The Banquet of the Gods allows leave freely for clues that can enhance one's strength."

This mature and beautiful big sister was once Li Ang's companion in the Soul Apex group and is currently a member of the Celestial Group 'Banquet of the Gods,' which has been pushed to second place.

"Recently, a Demon Dragon appeared here."

Li Ang recalled the official business Elaphia mentioned earlier: "Was it the Magical Disaster suppressed by the Order Sky Knight Corps?"

"Yes indeed."

Farina leaned on the power-emitting magic staff, and the power surging from it seemed to make her bountiful assets sway as well.

"I haven't heard of a Magical Disaster occurring in the Flashing Field."

"Indeed not, but that Demon Dragon flew over many areas of the Salem Sky Realm, leaving traces here as well, which I'm investigating step by step."

The man beside Farina asked Li Ang, "Why are you here? Where did you go after leaving the Soul Apex?"

"Why is everyone so interested in this matter?"

The man in front, named Mort, had long blue-purple hair with beast ears on his head and a tail behind him.

He's the lone ranger type of High-tier Sky Knight, not a former companion from the Soul Apex. Li Ang got to know him later. He's advanced in Swordsmanship without pursuing a special profession, only incorporating shield use into his sword skills.

It was clear at a glance that he was requested by Farina to serve as her guard on this trip.

"Because after the Soul Apex failed again, more people are talking about you," Mort said.

"Again? They failed previously at the entrance of the Tiya Civilization, and now they failed again?"

"Yes, they changed one support and one forward this time. They got in the door, but when a large number of Spirit Binding Guards emerged, they couldn't deal enough damage and failed to clear them completely, suffering heavy damage from their self-destruction."

Spirit Binding Guards are common monsters in ancient ruins, undead guardians buried by ancient civilizations, temporarily resurrecting to block intruders.

"When I return to the Holy City next time, will I become the center of attention?" Li Ang chuckled.

"Hard to say." Farina smiled at him.

Previously, while chatting with Viel, Li Ang discussed the former top four groups but didn't mention the differences with the Soul Apex, mainly to avoid upsetting the old group leader.

Previously, the continuous victories of the Soul Apex had a common feature—they were all 'narrow victories.' Many battles were not smoothly won, but somehow they still managed to win.

A team that can reach that height indicates that none of the members are rookies, and many are experts.

However, if a group of strong individuals doesn't find a way to collaborate and only focuses on showcasing their individual prowess, they might end up being a bunch of show-offs.

'Narrow victories' indicate that such a team has not formulated a unique winning strategy, relying on luck each time.

Why could they win then? Because there were one or more 'fulcrums' that inadvertently supported the weaknesses in each encounter.

Once that fulcrum disappeared, they could only end up losing every time.

"Every time I meet people coming out of the Demon Disaster Realm, I hear some good news," Li Ang said.

Farina's gaze passed over his shoulder and saw the two young girls behind him.

"Who are they?"

"Oh, I've reformed my own group. They're the members I found."

"Starting from scratch, are you? What's the group name?"

"Star Flower Travel Corps."

"Great, I've noted it down."

Farina's orange-red eyes sized up the two young girls, smiling warmly at them: "Hello, little sisters. I'm Farina Vaiwen, a friend of your group leader."

"Hello." Dorothy greeted politely.

"What kind of friend?" Zoe asked.

"Ah, haha." Farina seemed surprised, then burst into laughter: "Did you encounter Elaphia or someone else?"

"Elaphia it was."

"No wonder you have that impression of me."

Farina held her magic staff: "No need to worry about me. By my standards, your group leader is still a tad bit away from being an eligible target."

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