Flame glanced at Zhu Yanyi, then flicked her tail. The Elf Queen watched in shock as Zhu Yanyi’s appearance shifted clearly from her own form into that of the White Great Witch.
"That is incredible," the Queen said, stunned.
Zhu Yanyi smiled gently. "I do not know the White Great Witch well, having seen her only once. But Your Majesty knows her. It is possible to mimic her appearance."
She continued, "When the time comes, you will mimic the White Great Witch. I will set up a formation to create the illusion that she has returned. In their uncertainty, they will surely retreat first. By the time they investigate the situation in Lucky Forest, several months will have passed. By then, our elves, orcs, and dwarves will have grown stronger. We will not need to fear them."
The Elf Queen understood and smiled. "This is a good plan. Let us proceed as you suggest."
Although the Elf Queen was proud and disdainful of being a substitute, she knew that if she intervened personally, she could avoid war, at least against Ruan Mengtuo of the Dark Forest and Happy Garden. However, she knew Lucky Forest belonged to everyone, not just her. It ultimately relied on the collective strength of its people.
But before the residents of Lucky Forest had the ability to defend themselves, she had to protect them. "Your plan is excellent. Let us follow it."
Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Then, please, Your Majesty, play the role of the White Great Witch. I will lead people to set up the formation in the coming days."
"What kind of formation will you set up?" the Elf Queen asked with great curiosity.
Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly. "It is a simulation formation, a type of illusion array. When Your Majesty acts as the White Great Witch, the formation’s power will create an aura of profound mystery. This will prevent anyone from suspecting that the White Great Witch is fake. Our empty fort strategy must be realistic to delay them longer."
The Elf Queen agreed. "I leave this matter to you."
Zhu Yanyi waved her hand dismissively. "If Your Majesty has no further business, I will go prepare. There are only half a month left, and we must give them a surprise."
"Very well." The Elf Queen liked Zhu Yanyi’s confidence. She knew Zhu Yanyi was right, especially given the current situation, caution was essential.
After leaving, Zhu Yanyi began leading people. Besides teaching basic formations, she had them set up simple arrays in designated areas for practice. In truth, only she knew her true purpose.
She had not told anyone when the Dark Forest and Happy Garden would arrive, so no one knew.
As the representative of the Dark Forest, Wu Shang was determined to win. Ruan Mengtuo, his partner, raised an eyebrow upon seeing his confidence. "I heard that the Sage Academy has gone to help Lucky Forest."
The return of the Sage Academy’s teachers and students had spread throughout their plane. Wu Shang and Ruan Mengtuo were aware of it.
Wu Shang sneered. "So what if the Sage Academy has returned? They say there is a generation gap every three years. They have been gone for so long; they likely cannot keep up with the current era. It is inevitable that we rule this age. There is nothing surprising about it."
Ruan Mengtuo, ambitious, agreed. "I have no objection to your view. I agree. However, we must still be careful to avoid being destroyed."
"Who can destroy us when our two families join forces?" Wu Shang stated directly. "I admit the Sage Academy’s medicine is good, but that is because they are healers. They have no other skills. I have brought many antidote pills this time to prevent any issues. Even if the Sage Academy intervenes, we need not fear."
Ruan Mengtuo tilted her head, pondering. "Is the Sage Academy’s medicine really that miraculous?"
"It is very miraculous." Wu Shang recalled the humiliation he had suffered in his life. He did not wish to discuss it, but he had to admit the Sage Academy’s medical skills were high.
Hearing this, Ruan Mengtuo said seriously, "Although I believe we will win this time, provided the White Great Witch is absent, we must still be cautious."
Wu Shang nodded. "Rest assured. As a member of the Dark Forest, I serve it for life. I will naturally be extremely careful."
Ruan Mengtuo raised an eyebrow. "I heard the Elf Queen of Lucky Forest is very beautiful. I wonder if I will see her this time?"
"In Lucky Forest, aside from the White Great Witch, the only one worth noting is this Elf Queen. Why? Do you intend to confront the Elf Queen?" Wu Shang asked casually.
A sinister smile spread across Ruan Mengtuo’s face. "You do not know. As a woman, one cannot bear to see another woman more beautiful and capable than oneself. Therefore, the Elf Queen is someone who should not exist."
Wu Shang smiled, raising an eyebrow. "That is easy. When we encounter the Elf Queen, you can handle her. There is no need to worry about anything else."
Wu Shang’s words made Ruan Mengtuo feel much better. "You make a good point. So it is decided. I will handle the Elf Queen. I will make her know that there can only be one queen in this world, and that is me, Ruan Mengtuo. No other queen should exist."
Ruan Mengtuo could not tolerate any woman being stronger, more capable, or more beautiful than her.
It must be said that Ruan Mengtuo was truly very beautiful. Her charm had a powerful aggressiveness, so stunning that people dared not look directly at her.
Seeing Ruan Mengtuo like this, Wu Shang said, "I really do not understand women’s thoughts. Men do not have such ideas. Strength is supreme; appearance is irrelevant."
"That is because you do not understand women. Especially, for ordinary people, the Elf Queen represents beauty, intelligence, and power combined. For other women, she is a figure standing above them. Therefore, for other women, she is an existence that must not be surpassed. If I can defeat such a person, who else in this world can surpass me?"