I have a city in another world

Chapter 6993 Unsettling Bait

The wrathful monks approaching Olivia remained on high alert, showing no sign of letting their guard down despite her being merely a senior apprentice.

The corpses lying haphazardly on the ground served as a stark and clear warning, proving that this explorer was no benevolent individual and was indeed a formidable foe.

Little did they know that the target who made them wary and uneasy was actually more nervous than they were.

Olivia's hands and feet were ice-cold and she was trembling slightly, but thankfully the black cloak she was wearing concealed the coldness.

This was the first time in her life she had encountered such a life-or-death situation. It was truly remarkable that she was able to suppress her panic and maintain her composure.

The main reason was that Tang Zhen was standing by her side, which gave her enough confidence.

Having witnessed Tang Zhen's methods and his miraculous abilities that no one else could see, Olivia was filled with deep awe.

Even so, when faced with a group of fierce and powerful enemies surrounding her, she was still flustered and didn't know what to do.

Those hideous faces stirred up the hidden fear in her heart, making Olivia feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

Just as panic was about to engulf her like a tidal wave, a piercing scream suddenly tore through the air.

The angry cultivators who were besieging her suddenly collapsed to the ground without warning, their life force rapidly dissipating like a flickering candle, and they fell silent in an instant.

"No, get back!"

The onlookers were immediately in an uproar, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Olivia, and they retreated like startled birds.

I can't relax until I get to a safe place.

Those who had previously harbored doubts about her and secretly mocked her for overestimating herself have now fallen completely silent.

Everyone could see that Olivia must have special methods that allowed her to kill people silently, making her impossible to guard against.

The wrathful monks surrounding Olivia were terrified and grabbed their weapons, aiming them at her.

However, they instinctively stepped back, trying to maintain a safe distance as much as possible.

Despite the tense atmosphere, no one dared to launch the first attack.

"This explorer is very strange. If we take action, we will likely suffer the same fate."

Not attacking her might actually keep us safe.

A wrathful cultivator lowered his voice, his tone full of apprehension, and shared his discovery with his companion.

Another cultivator's face turned pale: "With just our group, we might not be able to defeat her. We'd better call for reinforcements and ask more experts to help us!"

His companions nodded in agreement, approving of the move.

Olivia's methods are unpredictable, so she may not be harmed by ordinary weapons; on the contrary, she can easily kill them.

Such a passive attack skill is incredibly troublesome and fills one with deep dread.

The once-fierce and aggressive cultivators were now completely caught in a dilemma: continuing their attack might result in further casualties, and no one was willing to die in vain.

Letting Olivia leave is absolutely out of the question. With so many brothers lost, if they don't even get an explanation, they won't be able to give up, and the Wrathful Flame Organization will never let it go.

Once word gets out, it's even more likely to become a laughing stock, and be ridiculed and scorned by other explorers.

What's even more troublesome is that this bizarre situation is beyond the help of ordinary cultivators, and even the two formal wizards present are helpless.

One of the wizards frowned and whispered to his companion, "This matter is far beyond our control. We can only inform Lord Wrathful Flame Wizard as soon as possible and have him handle it personally."

Another wizard nodded in agreement: "The most urgent task is to keep a close watch on this explorer and not let her take the opportunity to escape."

At the same time, we must dispatch personnel to investigate information related to her; we must obtain all information as quickly as possible!

The two wizards were quite powerful, but at this moment, they had absolutely no intention of taking any risks. Unless they had no other choice, no one would gamble with their life.

Unlike cultivators in the outside world, the secret realm is fraught with danger, requiring utmost caution, which has instilled in the explorers a habit of prudence.

Act with utmost care and never be greedy for quick success or act rashly, otherwise you may die instantly in a trap.

It was this caution that prevented the conflict from escalating further; otherwise, there would probably be many more corpses on the ground by now.

The two wizards gave the order, and the Flamebringer monks tightened their encirclement, trapping Olivia firmly in the center.

At the same time, they requested assistance from headquarters, demanding the rapid dispatch of high-level cultivators.

The atmosphere, which was about to erupt, suddenly turned into a stalemate, leaving onlookers secretly surprised.

After a little thought, I understood the specific situation.

This mere apprentice had instilled fear in a group of angry cultivators, who dared not provoke him lightly again.

The only solution is to bring in an expert to try and resolve the predicament.

A group of onlookers, the explorers, were also secretly calculating: this seemingly troublesome matter might actually hold immense benefits. If Olivia's abilities truly stemmed from some kind of fortuitous encounter in a secret realm, why wouldn't they try to seize them?
The explorers were eager to get their hands on the spoils, secretly plotting how they could get a piece of the pie.

Then, upon further reflection, they felt annoyed. This matter involved the Wrathful Flame Organization, an entity they couldn't afford to offend.

Once action is taken, not only ordinary cultivators, but even high-level cultivators like the Wrathful Flame Wizard will likely be drawn in. Whether they can seize the opportunity is another matter, but whether they can save their lives is also a question.

The explorers sensed danger but were unwilling to give up this rare opportunity, fearing they might miss out on a great opportunity.

After some deliberation, everyone decided to stay put and observe, since such excitement was not something that could be seen every day.

Due to the unique environment of the secret realm, news spreads extremely quickly.

Before long, news of Olivia's strange abilities and her slaying of the Wrathful Flame Cultivator spread throughout the surrounding area.

More explorers rushed over upon hearing the news, some to watch the spectacle, others hoping to get a piece of the action.

Some more cunning explorers have already begun secretly investigating Olivia's past, trying to find the source of her abilities.

In their view, opportunities never appear out of thin air; Olivia must have found some treasure in the secret realm.

If we follow this clue and dig deeper, we might find something.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

In a short period of time, the area became extremely lively, with many explorers busy at work.

At first, only some small fry with mediocre strength were alarmed, but as the situation escalated, their actions stirred up even bigger waves.

Before long, those powerful "big fish" hiding in the shadows will be startled by this commotion and gradually surface.

This was exactly the result Tang Zhen had hoped for.

Instead of searching for those hidden enemies one by one, it's better to set a trap and let them come to us willingly.

Just like fishing, if you disturb the fish abruptly, they will scatter and hide in secluded corners, making it very difficult to catch them again.

However, if traps are set in advance and bait is used to lure them in, they can be caught in one fell swoop.

Olivia was the perfect bait in the trap. She came from a humble background and was usually timid and submissive, not even daring to speak loudly. No one would associate her with the word "strong".

But now, she suddenly possesses the ability to instantly kill powerful enemies. This huge contrast is like a pauper suddenly becoming rich overnight, which will inevitably attract countless jealousies and covetousness, making those with ill intentions rush to her.

Little did these people know that an invisible net had already been quietly spread, and behind the net lurked a terrifying dragon capable of devouring everything.

What they see as "easy prey" is actually a death trap. Once they step into the trap, they may face an irreversible end.