Lord of the Myriad Worlds

Chapter 510: Realm-Wide Announcement (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader Shen Chao-Su Xiao 1/10)

[Realm-Wide Announcement, visible to all!]

[Yesterday, Brunullus, the former Duke of the Golden Lion of the Kingdom of Sarleon, who started with a Tyrant Start, led fifty Ducal Guards out hunting. He encountered an ambush meticulously planned by the Great Elder of the Neanderthal Great Crocodile Tribe and a Contractor Party. The two sides fought fiercely from noon until evening, followed by a whole night of pursuit and slaughter. Finally, the Tyrant Brunullus died at dawn today, one hundred and twenty li away from his camp.]

[The Faction of Tyrant Brunullus has collapsed. None of his Faction companions could command obedience, and they are currently Torn Asunder, each fighting their own battles.]

[Brunullus has been eliminated from this Empire Reconstruction Mission. Although he luckily achieved Resurrection, he is still harassed by the Curse of the Great Elder of the Neanderthal Great Crocodile Tribe. After his entire fortune dissipated overnight, he chose to join the All-Heavens Temple, becoming a Seven-Star Temple Knight—]

Good Heavens, this is the alternate world version of Sun Ce!

Li Wei was greatly shocked. Who could have thought that a powerful Duke would be killed just half a year after the start? But which Faction did the Contractors belong to? The Neanderthals had quite a lot of strategic partners.

Just as he thought of this, he saw a message flash by in the Faction Channel.

[Falcon Karl: Everyone, listen up. This is a lesson. Do not think that Skill Breeds Courage, and do not harbor any flukes. The Neanderthals, as servants of the Ancient Mages, master too many ancient and powerful Arcane Hexes. Their foundation is much deeper than ours. As for Samsara Travelers and Contractors, they are essentially variant Assassins. They are few in number but highly mobile and flexible, making infiltration easy. If they miss a strike, they immediately flee far away, or they can lurk and scheme for a single target for several years, even a dozen or decades. Therefore, from now on, do not act brave on your own, and do not casually leave your defense zones or the cover of friendly forces.]

[Mountain Eagle Parker: Let me add two more sentences. This doesn't mean we are afraid of Samsara Travelers or Contractors. Rather, we must be cautious yet bold, good at planning and decisive, and recognize ourselves clearly. If your capability is lacking, listen to orders and commands. Absolutely do not act self-righteously.]

[Falcon Karl: Alright, that's it. It's not a big problem. Everyone, remember to enter your pre-set positions today. The legion opposite Kahndorf has newly increased to twenty thousand over the past two days, and there are several legions moving in other directions as well. We must be ready for war at any time.]Falcon Karl and Mountain Eagle Parker hastily ended their speeches, but Li Wei could feel the panic and a slight sense of being at a loss in their hearts. Duke Brennus being killed in such a manner was truly too unbelievable. It was estimated that this would be like a heavy hammer blow to the overall situation on the Ascension Continent and to all the various factions.

Or, like a loud slap in the face. Still want to fight internally?

But the Imperial Restoration mission was just this cruel; Times of Chaos were just this unreasonable and illogical.

It was estimated that instead of banding together because of this, the various factions would accelerate their conflicts next. Because only by first annexing the opponent and strengthening oneself could one deal with the Neanderthals.

This was exactly Internal Stability Before External Resistance—

However, whoever could rebuild the Empire under the background of such a chaotic world, with alien invasions and rampant Assassins, would truly be incredibly awesome, even worthy of being called a figure of Timeless Brilliance!

"Li Wei!"

At this time, Hathaway, Li Yue, and Zhao Xuanxuan all hurried over, followed by Tucker.

"I want to be the War Mage. Li Wei, I have to follow you," Hathaway said with a firm tone.

"I also have to set off with the army. If we encounter any tough bones to chew, I can smash those bastards!" Zhao Xuanxuan also shouted.

Li Yue, however, looked helpless. It was previously agreed that the accompanying War Mage would be Tucker.

"Nonsense!"

Li Wei's face turned stern.

"Hathaway, your task is to seize the time to build the first Mage Tower. Once you've finished building it and advanced to a Rank 3 Caster, then we can talk about the War Mage matter. Does such a slight rustle of leaves make you completely lose your footing? Furthermore, we are far away from the Neanderthals here. Do the Samsara Travelers want to assassinate me? No. Do you guys think I have that much face?"

"And you, Xuanxuan, what are you joining the fun for? Don't you know how lacking we are in Enchanted Weaponry and Gear right now? Pig brains!"

"In short, you all can rest assured. On this trip, not only do we have Tucker, but also He Yibo, Thomas, and a large number of soldiers."

"Go back, don't waste time. We still know nothing about how big of a tsunami this assassination incident will trigger. Every second you waste now is consuming our future bargaining chips!"

"Set off!"

With a single order from Li Wei, the War Mage Tucker cast Sequence Four Ice Magic, instantly freezing an ice bridge over the upper layer of the Ness River's water.

"Quick! Everyone, run across the bridge!"

Li Wei took the lead, with He Yibo and Thomas following closely behind. The five hundred Heavy Armored Infantry of the Ice Legion, led by ten Centurions, formed up in squad formations and quickly passed through.

Next was the Royal Guard. Although the upgrade stock for the Royal Guard this time had been taken by Li Yue to prioritize upgrading the Heavy Cavalry, the Royal Guard could still participate in the battle. Clearing Paths and Bridging Waters, digging fortifications, fighting favorable battles, Grinding Providence, and gaining Experience—all these were excellent.

If they were truly hidden at home like treasures, that would instead ruin them.

War is the best training ground.

And after the Royal Guard passed, there were two hundred Logistics Artisans. They were responsible for building fortifications, installing Ballistas, cooking, and other Logistics matters.

Finally, it was the six hundred Blaze Knights led by Li Yue. Of course, at this moment, they all put their Warhorses into Pet Cards and followed on foot the entire way.

This was the military strength Li Wei dispatched this time, a full one thousand six hundred men, whereas the minimum number required for the joint defense task assigned to him by Falcon Karl was no less than six hundred men.

Meanwhile, inside Liwei Keep, Hathaway led Chekhov, Liu Huan, Kidman, and Hank—these four Second-Tier Casters—to fully dedicate themselves to building the Mage Tower.

Zhao Xuanxuan needed to lead hundreds of Blacksmiths to frantically forge iron.

Asu needed to take those five hundred Archers to garrison and provide early warning. After taking that Purple Card, it wasn't known what she gained, but overnight, her whole person looked almost a dozen years younger. She originally had a Night Ranger Card, but now it had become a Darkmoon Ranger, and a Tier 4 one at that, with Perception reaching +19.

With such strength, scouting in the wild was more than enough, let alone guarding this mere fortress.

Her task was to be the bodyguard at home.

Otherwise, if no one was home and the fortress was stolen by Rangers from hostile factions, neither Hathaway nor Zhao Xuanxuan would be able to resist.

Of course, the remaining one thousand five hundred Heavy Armored Infantry would also begin restorative training, patrol and keep watch day and night, and simultaneously dispatch a brigade of five hundred men every day to escort Zhao Qingshan's Supply and Engineering Battalion to build fortresses.

That's right, along the trailing ridges of the northern and southern mountain peaks, they would build more fortresses on the ridges while simultaneously building the City Walls. By then, the surroundings of Liwei Keep would have at least fifteen fortresses, large and small, mutually supporting each other with crossfire. Defending against conventional warfare would be effortless.

Supplemented by two Mage Towers, tsk tsk, only then would people feel reassured.