131: Storm is coming

Bai Xiao sheathed his sword, looking at a distant spot.

The several auras he had sensed earlier were now completely gone.

"They actually ran."

It was a bit of a shame; those people had actually abandoned Lilith, wasting his deliberate slowing of pace.

The Spirit Pivot Soul Lock Array above his head slowly dissipated.

Sunlight once again fell upon this blood-soaked land, but it could not dispel the thick scent of blood and the air of Kill.

"Bai Xiao, Huo Jun, after the battlefield is cleared, immediately bring everyone back to camp; something has happened."

Su Jin's voice suddenly rang out on the communicator, his tone grave.

Bai Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly; he didn't ask further, just said in a deep voice, "Understood."

...

Inside the main tent of the Infinite City camp.

Su Jin sat in the middle seat, and on the light screen in front of him, the Blue Star Alliance's public channel was refreshing information at an unprecedented speed.

"Urgent! Coordinates XXX, XXX under attack by Dark Star Empire Lord! Requesting support!"

"Three-Eyed Race armies have appeared behind us! Damn it, how did they bypass us?"

"Are you kidding? Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race have always been at odds, why would they attack us at the same time?"

"This is the 'Black Blade' squad. We're ambushed by a combined force of the Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race. They have a Gold-tier expert leading them..."

Various exclamations, roars, and distress calls flew like snowflakes; the entire channel was in chaos, and panic spread like a plague.

Su Jin's expression was calm as his fingers rapidly scrolled across the light screen, filtering for valuable information.

"Heh, it's indeed the rhythm of an all-out war."

He muttered to himself, "I felt something was off before. Lilith attacking was one thing, but there were quite a few Three-Eyed Race and Dark Star Empire guys in that mountain hollow."

Just then, all the chaotic messages in the channel suddenly froze, and a bolded, top-pinned golden message popped up. The sender ID was [Zhou Yong - Blue Star Military Department].

"Everyone, please remain calm!"

Zhou Yong's voice, transmitted through special authority, echoed across the entire channel: "Latest intelligence: The Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race have simultaneously launched a large-scale attack on our Blue Star Alliance in the Tianyu Realm. Centuries of peace in the Tianyu Realm end today."

As soon as these words were spoken, after a brief silence in the channel, an even more violent outburst followed.

"What?!"

"All-out war?!"

"Lord Zhou Yong, is this true?"

"Damn it! How dare those bastards!"

Zhou Yong ignored these boiling questions, and a second golden message followed closely:

"The Alliance high command had contingency plans for this. All war zones have withstood the first wave of attacks. Overall, the enemy and us are in a stalemate."

"The war in the Tianyu Realm will not affect us for now."

"Our current problem is with the Woma World."

"According to the current rankings in the Woma World, our Blue Star Alliance occupies four out of the top ten Lord positions!"

"Our Blue Star Alliance occupies four of the top ten spots in overall points."

Zhou Yong continued to state, "The Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race each occupy three spots. From a numbers perspective, we don't have an advantage. If we fight individually, we are easily fragmented and defeated by the enemy."

Some quick-thinking Lords felt their hearts sink further upon seeing this.

"However!"

"Of the top three positions, our Blue Star Alliance holds two! In the most elite positions, we still have a slight advantage."

"Adding the other two in the top ten, these are our sharpest blades in the Woma World to break through the enemy's encirclement and even turn defeat into victory!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the channel fell silent for a few seconds, then erupted into discussions completely different from before.

"That's right, we have two out of the top three."

"Great! With those four Lords holding the fort, we still have hope! They will surely lead us to victory!"

"Damn it, I almost forgot, our Blue Star Alliance isn't made of mud either! In terms of top-tier combat power, we are the strongest!"

"What are those Dark Star and Three-Eyed bastards even good for!"

"Therefore, I issue an order under the Blue Star Military Department's combat sequence command authority!"

Zhou Yong's tone suddenly became resolute and grim, "All Blue Star Alliance Lords and professionals in the Woma World are hereby conscripted by the Military Department, effective immediately."

"Using the Lords marked below as strategic cores, or based on war zone divisions, form joint combat clusters nearby, and concentrate your power!"

"Any who are found to be passive in battle or disobedient to orders will be severely punished!"

"After the war, the Alliance will confer rewards based on contributions, but those who desert in battle will face the most severe sanctions!"

"Everyone, we have only one mission—to eradicate all living forces of the Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race within the Woma World!"

"This battle concerns the future of our Blue Star Alliance in the Woma World, and even more, it concerns the honor and lives of each and every one of us!"

"Gentlemen, draw your swords and fight to the death, today is the day!"

Zhou Yong's command, like a war drum, struck the hearts of every Blue Star Alliance member.

In the channel, the previous chaos was swept away, replaced by soaring fighting spirit and a determination to fight the common enemy.

"Brother who just called for help, hold on, I'm near you."

"Let's do it! I've been annoyed with those alien races for a long time."

"Coordinates XXX, brothers nearby, form a team! Gold-tier Archmage leading, only those who can fight come!"

Next, it was the Military Department personnel assigning tasks...

...

Su Jin closed the public channel, his gaze deep.

As he pondered, Zhou Yong's avatar suddenly flashed individually, sending an encrypted private message.

"Lord Su, how is the situation on your side? Lilith..."

Zhou Yong's voice carried a hint of urgency.

Su Jin replied, "Just dealt with her."

On the other end of the communication, Zhou Yong's voice clearly paused.

Following that was a suppressed, joyful laugh: "Haha! Good! Infinite City is indeed powerful. This greatly reduces our pressure."

Zhou Yong's praise was undisguised; Lilith's demise was undoubtedly a major advantage for the Blue Star Alliance, especially at this critical juncture.

However, after a brief moment of excitement, Zhou Yong's voice quickly became steady, carrying a hint of gravity.

"You need to be mentally prepared for this next piece of news."

Su Jin's eyebrows twitched slightly, awaiting further details.

"According to urgent intelligence from Radiant City and confirmed by our operatives—Echidna of the Abyss Maw and Ignis of the Molten Heart have sided with the Three-Eyed Race and reached some kind of agreement with them."

Su Jin's eyes narrowed sharply.

He had previously wondered why the native Legends of the Woma World were fighting among themselves with Apolosi; it turned out this was the root cause.

"So, Her Majesty Apolosi is fighting one against two, and behind the opponents stand the Three-Eyed Race and those from the Dark Star Empire?"

"Two Legends, plus the Legendary means they can use, it's going to be troublesome..."

"Yes." Zhou Yong's tone became even heavier, "Intelligence suggests that the guardian Legend of the 'Eye of the Storm' in the west, very likely... has also fallen!"

"The Eye of the Storm also had an incident?" Even with Su Jin's steady temperament, he couldn't help but be shaken at this moment.

"Yes!"

Zhou Yong's voice continued.

"Now, Apolosi is the only Legend in the Woma World who might still hold goodwill towards us!"

"Therefore, we must protect her!"