CHAPTER 1784: CHAPTER 861: OFFENSE AND DEFENSE REVERSED

Extending to the furthest reaches of the Dushan Witch’s vision, although she couldn’t clearly see the form of the master of these Mist Chains, she could distinctly sense that it was an unimaginably terrifying presence, exuding coldness, ruthlessness, and an aura of fear, before which the Nightmare Dream Realm was merely a newborn infant.

Seemingly aware of the Dushan Witch’s gaze, those initially loose Mist Tentacles suddenly tightened, and then retracted.

The Dushan Witch clearly felt a terrifying force, dragging the Nightmare Dream Realm flying into the depths of the mist.

The speed was so fast that even the usually motionless Ether Mist fluttered by like wind beside the Dushan Witch.

This is the typical joy turning to sorrow.

A second ago, the Dushan Witch believed that the world was vast, and she could roam freely.

In the blink of an eye, she became a captive of some unknown entity, completely beyond her control.

Though she was unclear about what the other was, the Dushan Witch knew it couldn’t be anything good.

At best, she would become a tool puppet like the Terror Demons in the Nightmare Dream Realm.

At worst, the entire Nightmare Dream Realm would become food for this indescribable presence.

"What is going on?" the Dushan Witch loudly questioned the seemingly knowledgeable opponent.

While unaware of the situation, the other had been endlessly chattering, warning her.

When the Dushan Witch finally sensed something amiss and sought the truth, the other feigned silence, retreating into the Magic Cottage, not engaging her, displaying a demeanor of having departed.

Seeing this, the Dushan Witch’s nose wrinkled with fury, angrily shouted: "Stop pretending to be deaf and dumb, I know you’re there, come out, what is going on?"

The Nightmare Dream Realm unleashed two huge Shadow Tentacles towards Philancy’s Magic Cottage, beating against it noisily in an attempt to force her out through violence.

Just as when the Shadow Army charged Gaven, the Shadow Tentacles were stopped by an invisible barrier tens of meters from the Magic Cottage, and no matter her efforts, she couldn’t harm the Magic Cottage at all.

To Philancy, the importance of the Magic Cottage was equivalent to the Totem Lands for the Laiserman Witch.

The Legendary Arcanist not only cast Raef’s Woven Mist Lock upon it but also its strongest version she could cast.

Though the Nightmare Dream Realm was strong, it was essentially a dream; attacks weren’t its forte. To break such a defense specifically against Legendary Spells was delusional.

The Dushan Witch evidently realized this, directly letting the Shadow Tentacles cease their attack, wrapping them firmly around the Magic Cottage, angrily stating: "Now we are like grasshoppers tied to the same rope, whatever the opponent is, surely I won’t face it alone. If you have any sense, obediently share the information you have with me, if I escape, I’ll take you along, otherwise..."

"Sorry, we really aren’t grasshoppers tied to the same rope." Philancy’s dreamy voice once again emanated from the Magic Cottage, "To thank your selfless help, I’ll give you a piece of information for free: don’t attempt to struggle, doing so will only tighten the reins held by the opponent. Rather than fleeing blindly, why not join in actively, perhaps you might find a slim chance."

As she spoke, four beams of different colors—red, yellow, green, and blue—radiated out from the Magic Cottage, shooting directly in the direction they came from, forming four invisible chains, firmly pulling them, opposing the Shadow Tentacles.

"Elemental Chains! Formed from the elemental essence of those Haslan Witches, able to directly bind with the Laiserman Kingdom, you indeed were sent by my sisters, it was calculated from the beginning, me and my dream being locked in place is your doing!" The Dushan Witch instantly recognized the meaning behind the four Elemental Chains.

This meant the unknown spellcasters before her had accepted enhancement from the Laiserman Witch.

For ether plane wanderers like them, the chains acted like four anchors, helping the owner remain firmly tethered to the Laiserman Kingdom. Regardless of how far they wander, they can safely return to the Laiserman Kingdom along the Elemental Anchor Ropes.

She finally completely comprehended.

The Nightmare Dream Realm being locked was not happenstance but an evil plan of the enemy.

She was stepping into a prepared trap, her sisters did not neglect her.

Instead, from the beginning, they were staging a show, then dispatched an entirely unknown enemy.

She was still careless, thinking she knew the situation of the Laiserman Witch thoroughly.

But she forgot, there had always been an uncertain factor: the young commander from the western shore of the Sea of Fallen Stars, behind whom was an unfamiliar network.

Her realization came too late.

Once the opponent’s Magic Cottage’s four Elemental Chains were taut, a test of strength ensued.

The Shadow Tentacles of the Nightmare Dream Realm held tightly onto the Magic Cottage, refusing to let go, while another more terrifying force pulled at the Nightmare Dream Realm.