Mystic Valley

**Mystic Valley** was the largest forbidden area in the Crystal Valley. It contained certain taboo or secret weapon facilities, and they recruited a large number of mechanics and professionals. The mechanics that Chen Rui saw on occasion were just the tip of the iceberg.

## Description

Originally, the control was in the hands of Azgalor's main wife Sabrina, and even Azgalor had to be a little fearful of her. Later, Izola recruited a dark elf mechanic master, Norris, who obtained the appreciation of Master Toto, the master craftsman of the Mystic Valley. He also challenged Sabrina's right-hand man, Spanda, the leader of the Mystic Valley. In the end, Spanda died and Norris became the new leader, which was equivalent to Izola taking over the Mystic Valley. Since then, she had become more favored by Azgalor.

That had always been on Sabrina's mind. This time, she wanted Chen Rui to challenge Norris to regain control of the Mystic Valley. She valued ​​Chen Rui not only for his "genius" but also because the challenge of the Mystic Valley wasn't only about mechanics. It also inclded some other mysterious things. Even an almighty genius might not be able to win. The key point in Sabrina's bet was Jacob's judgement. The crystal dragon was a guy who didn't play according to common sense. With Chen Rui's intimate relationship with him, even if he lost, as long as Jacob said, "Master Arthur wins." Who would dare to say half a word? That's the strength of a powerhouse!

Chen Rui only found out that the forbidden place where even Manu's badge couldn't enter was hiding such a secret. He was more curious about what was inside. Since he was here to work as an undercover, he must definitely strive to destroy the power of Crystal Valley to the maximum extent. *I really have to be in the limelight this time!*

## Story

Sabrina was secretly calculating while rejoicing. As the crystal dragon said, "Arthur" is definitely a genius. Nowadays, he is also known as the commander of the Mystic Valley. Although he's part of Manu's party, I must try my best to win his support. When necessary, I can even use actual honey trap.

However, Sabrina didn't know that Chen Rui's plan also succeeded in a crucial step. Originally, when there was no Mystic Valley, his plan was only a preliminary structure, which had now been perfected. From the current situation, it was proceeding very smoothly.

Her success this time undoubtedly led the spy into the headquarter, which was the beginning of Crystal Valley's complete chaos.

In the following days, during the handover of the Mystery Valley, there were a lot of troubles. It was obviously caused by Izola's men. Sabrina mercilessly suppressed them but it was still chaotic.

Sabrina was also mentally prepared for this. When Izola first took over the Mystic Valley from her hands, Sabrina also did a lot of these tricks so it'd be fine after the transition.

Instead, Chen Rui, the commander, didn't need to deal with any specific matters. He just had to research the "mad beast". After a careful communication with the mad beast, he learned that the mad beast had a name called Lafar. After some "mental control", Lafar became Chen Rui's bodyguard and followed him docilely all day long. Surely, that docility was only toward Chen Rui. Even if someone wanted to study this strange mad beast, they didn't dare to offend this new commander that represented Sir Manu and Madam Sabrina.

The crystal dragon's recovery magic circle was very important in Chen Rui's plan. Therefore, he had accelerated the progress of his research these days and was almost close to success. Everything was proceeding smoothly according to the plan and was just waiting for the final launch.

## Battle

### Sabrina PK Izola

Back in the battle, Sabrina wanted to kill Dotun and capture Izola, but they were doing a hit-and-run tactic. Sabrina fully activated her territory. She divided into four figures and surrounded the two in a large area of blue mist. The blue mist spread and lowered the temperature at the Mystic Valley to an extremely low level.

Sabrina's Blue Charm territory was based on her Water Mastery talent. Dotun was from the Samael Royal Family, and he had Fire Mastery. The two elements were mutually restraining. Although Dotun's strength wasn't as good as Sabrina, his fire element still weakened the water element significantly.

Certainly, Dotun was more restrained under this water type territory. The damage he suffered was doubled.

Fortunately, Izola's Dark Mastery talent of the Mammon Royal Family played a great role. She uses Nightmare Enchantment against Dotun.

However, even when the both of them cooperated with their contradicting elements, they were still firmly suppressed by the wounded Sabrina as they gradually lost the ability to resist Sabrina. This was the power of territory. Even if their strength was about the same, the presence of territory made a huge difference.

Dotun eventually self destructs with Blood Explosion, which damages Sabrina a lot.

Izola uses Dark Blood Scythe.

That cry sounded even more pitiful. However, almost at the same time, a ghostly figure appeared behind Izola. Before she could react, a heavy blow had already hit her neck. Izola was a mage, so close combat was her weakness. She immediately fainted to the ground.

The blue mist gradually dissipated, revealing Sabrina's figure. Her white dress was almost entirely stained by her blood. If Sabrina wasn't holding back on Izola and didn't want to capture Izola alive, she could have killed both of them directly without much effort. Although she paid a heavy price, she still won eventually. Sabrina, who lost her veil in the battle, smiled proudly.

### Oriole arrives

At that moment, Fatilu staggered over from afar, "Mom!"

Sabrina was taken aback. *Didn't she leave under the protection of Arthur and the mad beast?*

"The master is dead!" Fatilu's first sentence shocked Sabrina. *"Master Arthur" is greatly valued by both the crystal dragon and Manu. Especially the crystal dragon, who has publicly expressed his protection over "Arthur" more than once. If he is dead due to the fight between Izola and me, the consequences are unimaginable!*

At that moment, Sabrina suddenly had a sense of crisis in her heart. That sense of crisis was trained from countless battles. It had saved her life more than once. Without any hesitation, Sabrina leapt and flashed backward. However, she was still a little slow as a blood wound appeared on her abdomen. It didn't feel very painful at that time, but a lot of blood flowed out. It seemed the wound was very deep.

White gas came out of her body and her blood was stopped by the freezing power of the water element in time. Her eyes were set on Fatilu's only right palm which was glowing faintly.

Although Fatilu's strength was only displayed as the peak of Demon King, Sabrina didn't dare to underestimate that palm. If she hadn't responded in time just now, she would have been cut into two by that sharp power!

"You're not Fatilu. Who are you?!"

Fatilu's face and figure were distorted bizarrely, turning into a stranger with intact hands. He was wearing leather armor and had black hair and eyes, golden-skinned. His blade-like eyes made it easy for others to ignore his ordinary features.

*Black hair and black eyes? Lust Royal Family?* Sabrina was secretly surprised. *When did such a person get into the Crystal Valley? No! He also transformed into Fatilu's look. He even purposely showed the characteristic of a broken arm. Could it be...*

Her opponent didn't give her time to think. He leapt and rushed toward her. His palm was like a blade (sword qi), striking from a distance. Although the blade was still far away, the sharp qi was even stronger than striking directly.

*This opponent's strength is definitely not the Demon King-level on the surface, but he hasn't reached the level of Demon Emperor as well. He should be at the level of Great Demon King. Yet, that palm blade "talent" is truly amazing. Even a Demon Emperor like me can't take it directly.*

Suddenly, a black flame ignited on the man.

"Power of Nirvana?" Sabrina was well-informed after lurking in the Shadow Empire for many years.

*This enemy is indeed from the Asmodeus Royal Family!*

### Sabrina's realization

Sabrina shoots her *Ghastly Beam* at Chen, who blocks it with the Demon Shield.

She then realizes that she was fighting Arthur.

*Isn't Broc's sister, Delia the only one acknowledged by the Demon Shield? Why is this Asmodeus Royal Family able to...*

Also, that terrifying mask that devoured my power of territory...

*Most importantly, shouldn't the Demon Shield be with Master "Arthur"? Since Fatilu is fake, then could the news of the master being killed be...*

The man approached slowly. At the brink of life and death, Sabrina's mind seemed to be awakened at once. Many of the previous incidents were connected by a key discovery. The accident at the Mystic Valley... Fatilu's assassination... Izola's anger... the timing when this man appeared... his equipment and the Illusive Demon Shield...

Sabrina's heart was getting colder and colder. With her wisdom, she had already figured it out vaguely. From the beginning, she had fallen into a scary trap. Not only her but the entire Crystal Valley was in the trap! Ridiculously, Manu had always thought he was slyful, but he was actually tricked by this guy. In fact, not just Manu but even Jacob, Izola and herself...

"I never thought it would be you..." Sabrina's tense body relaxed as if she had completely given up any ​​resistance. In fact, she had no strength to resist anymore.

Sabrina then dies.

## Aftermath

Both women held powerful strength and power in their hands. Their deaths were equivalent to cutting off Azgalor's two arms. Manu's strength wasn't very clear, but Sabrina certainly had a share, together with Broc and even Isabella, from the Fallen Angel's capital.

As for the crystal dragon, the puppet's heart that controlled the crystal men was in his hand. Without the puppet's heart, even if the crystal dragon wanted to continue making crystal puppets in the future, the quantity and quality would be greatly reduced. Besides, the crystal dragon was now in the recovery magic circle. In the meantime, as long as Empress Catherine's men could arrive in time, the crystal dragon might not even have a "future".

Due to the explosion and battle, Mystic Valley had been completely destroyed. The people inside had all escaped. Chen Rui didn't leave immediately. Using the map of the **Mystic Valley** obtained when he was the commander, he went to several laboratories and used his storage to collect some information and items that could be taken away. They might not be of use now, but they might be useful in the future.

Those that couldn't be taken away and the labs that hadn't been completely destroyed were destroyed by him. Surely, some surviving researchers must still retain a lot of knowledge in their hearts. However, the Mystic Valley and experimental data were all destroyed now. Those sole projects or fragments couldn't do much.

Chen Rui could kill Sabrina without hesitation, but he wasn't that bloodthirsty to kill everyone. Even Master Toto's death was decided after he thought again and again.

The destruction of Mystic Valley and the battle between the two madams from the Devouring Hall made the Crystal Valley in a mess. Only the Crystal Lair appeared to be relatively stable because the news couldn't reach Jacob who was recovering in a deep slumber.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chapter 281 (Steambun)
2. ↑ Chapter 285 (Steambun)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 290 (Steambun)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chapter 292 (Steambun)