Using his telescope combined with the Clairvoyance Charm, Luo Feng could now see the Black Lake appearing in the distance.
The situation here was exactly as Song Tailang had described.
Numerous Black Ghouls were emerging from the Black Lake.
Seeing the dense swarm of Black Ghouls surrounding the Black Mist, Luo Feng couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
Although Luo Feng had mentally prepared himself, the sight of hundreds of Black Ghouls appearing at once was still overwhelming.
Luo Feng didn't linger too long on the Black Ghouls. Instead, he began searching the area for the Man in Black that Song Tailang had mentioned.
After circling the Black Lake, Luo Feng found no trace of the Man in Black.
Could it be that the Man in Black wasn't here?
Just as Luo Feng was growing puzzled, he suddenly froze.
His gaze had landed on the center of the Black Lake.
There, in the middle of the lake, he spotted a small black island.
On it stood a large black egg and the Man in Black.
The sight left Luo Feng utterly shocked.
The Man in Black had indeed appeared.
Not only that, but a black egg was also present.
If Luo Feng wasn't mistaken, that black egg must be Black Commander.
He never expected to encounter him here.
However, a massive question now arose in Luo Feng's mind:
How had the Man in Black gotten involved with Black Commander?
Could there be some hidden secret between the two?
As he pondered this, Luo Feng continued observing closely and soon noticed something peculiar.
Between Black Commander and the Man in Black floated a Black Orb.
The two were channeling energy into it.
Luo Feng was baffled by their actions.
This Black Orb seemed to be connected to the Teleportation Orb Luo Feng had obtained earlier.
Were they trying to teleport more Black Ghouls?
Since he couldn't figure it out now, Luo Feng decided not to dwell on it. He would know once he got his hands on the Black Orb.
Finally, Luo Feng turned his attention to the Man in Black's body.
He had always been intensely curious about the Man in Black's true identity.
What kind of face lay beneath that mask?
With this thought, Luo Feng activated the Clairvoyance Charm and directed it toward the Man in Black's face.
Under Luo Feng's gaze, the mask on the Man in Black's face began to fade rapidly, revealing her features.
The sight was nothing short of astonishing.
Beneath the mask was the face of a stunning beauty.
At first glance, Luo Feng was captivated by her breathtaking appearance.
Her beauty rivaled that of the Merfolk Queen—perhaps even surpassing it slightly.
An alluring aura emanated from her.
Just one look nearly ensnared Luo Feng, forcing him to quickly use the Beauty Diagram to regain his focus.
Once his mind had steadied, Luo Feng averted his gaze from her face.
He dared not look any longer—a few more seconds, and he might not have been able to resist.
Judging by these reactions...
Could this mysterious woman be from the Succubus Clan?
The effect was simply too terrifying.
Luo Feng was even more puzzled by the situation here now.
It was truly a bit too complicated.
Shaking his head, Luo Feng stopped dwelling on it. No matter what those two were doing here, he would focus on completing his own objective first.
The emergence of so many Black Ghouls from the Black Lake was likely related to that Black Orb.
He needed to get his hands on the Black Orb.
Then, he would ask the Man in Black for the Treasure Map Fragment.
Thinking this, Luo Feng turned to the three beauties beside him and said, "Not far ahead is our destination. There, you'll find a Man in Black and a black egg. They are our targets this time. Be prepared—we may face a fierce battle soon. There's one thing I must warn you: when we encounter the Man in Black, do not look directly at him. Otherwise, it might stir up your desires. As for what exactly would happen, I'm not entirely sure myself. Understood?"
Hearing Luo Feng speak so gravely, the three women immediately grasped the severity of the situation.
It seemed the Man in Black was extremely dangerous—so much so that even looking at him was forbidden.
"Understood," they replied in unison.
With that, Luo Feng led the three of them toward the Black Lake.
As they drew closer, the surrounding Black Ghouls noticed them and began approaching.
Luo Feng had no intention of being discreet.
With four people in their group, stealth was impossible anyway.
Better to cut their way through directly.
By now, the Black Tortoise had already been summoned by Luo Feng.
They climbed onto its back, letting it carry them forward.
Flames wreathed Luo Feng's body as countless Fire Lotuses bloomed around them, unleashed without restraint.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of explosions was incessant.
To describe Luo Feng's entrance as merely "high-profile" would be an understatement—it was downright brazen, as if he held no regard for the enemy at all.
At the center of the Black Lake, the Black Commander and the Man in Black both noticed the commotion by the shore.
The Black Commander's expression darkened.
"Just when things are at a critical juncture, some pests come to stir up trouble? These creatures must have a death wish. Just a little more time, and I could have disabled all the Color Boundaries across Mist Island. Then, the entire island would become my domain. Not only that, but the Black Ghouls could finally leave Mist Island and see the outside world. And I—I could finally escape this godforsaken place and explore the vast world beyond. But now, I can't afford to leave. I'll have to trouble you to deal with those intruders."
The Man in Black's gaze pierced through the layers of Black Mist, landing on the shore.
When she saw Luo Feng and his group, a flicker of surprise crossed her face.
This time, the intruders were all humans.
That was truly unexpected.
To encounter humans deep within the Black Mist Zone was astonishing enough.
But when she observed their combat prowess, her surprise deepened further.
These newcomers were no weaklings.
She said, "Alright, you stay here and keep watch for now.
We've reached a critical moment.
We can't leave this place at the same time.
As long as we can fully activate the Demon Orb, we'll be free to move."