140: Glorious Invitation

The flames of war had been burning in Woma World for a full month.

The Blue Star Alliance's frontline, like a tightening net, advanced steadily every day.

The Dark Star Empire and the Three-Eyed Race were repeatedly defeated.

The fall of the two legends, Abyss Maw and Molten Heart, coupled with the defeat of Kasa and Lilith, was like four heavy hammers, completely shattering the backbone of the enemy's forces.

Now, they could only contract their front and struggle to hold on, led by Maergan and a few other top-tier lords.

And on the western front, the Infinite City army led by Huo Jun and Zhui Yun had become an inescapable nightmare for all resistors.

"Report! Enemy 'Smelting Mountain Workshop' war constructs detected!"

"Quantity?"

Zhui Yun didn't even lift his head, meticulously wiping his Wind-Thunder Longbow with a soft cloth.

"Approximately one thousand units, currently assembling!"

From atop the high slope, Zhui Yun put down his longbow, a cold, sharp smile playing on his lips.

"Notify the Fourth and Fifth Archer Brigades, target directly ahead, prepare Hurricane Arrow. Tell them I'm only giving them half an hour; I want to see that area silenced."

The messenger left to relay the order.

Zhui Yun himself drew a unique arrow from his quiver; its shaft was pitch black, but its arrowhead was embedded with a crystal wreathed in lightning.

He casually drew his longbow, and the moment the string was fully drawn, the wind howled and electricity surged.

"Let's open the show for them."

Before his words finished, the arrow had transformed into a purple stream of light and vanished into the sky.

Seconds later, a massive thundercloud exploded in the distant valley, and countless dense electric snakes poured down, instantly covering the most concentrated area of constructs.

The previously orderly steel formation immediately fell into chaos; heavy colossi swayed precariously in the electric light, their runic shields flickering erratically.

Following this, it was the Riftwind Archers' turn to perform.

Sharp whistling sounds converged into a single roar, and a sky-darkening rain of arrows followed one after another.

Those Hurricane Arrows, imbued with small wind vortexes, displayed terrifying destructive power completely at odds with their slender appearance.

They easily tore through the constructs' heavy armor, and high-speed swirling air furiously churned within them, twisting precise components and energy conduits into a tangled mess of scrap metal.

Behind the high slope, a Zhenyue Halberd Guard, carrying his long halberd, pouted to his companion: "See? Nothing for us to do again. If this keeps up, my arm won't even be able to swing this halberd anymore."

"Just get used to it, boss."

The young soldier next to him chuckled, "When fighting with Commander Zhui Yun, our infantry unit is just for atmosphere; we're responsible for creating a sense of oppression for the enemy, and that's it."

Half an hour later, only twisted, smoking metal wreckage remained on the battlefield.

One thousand war colossi, none standing, were all impaled in place, becoming a veritable graveyard of steel.

The internal channel of the Blue Star Alliance had long become a sea of joy.

"Western Front Battle Report Express! Infinite City has once again broken through a path! Their Azure Thunder Dragon Riders are simply unreasonable, charging directly through the middle of the Three-Eyed Race's positions, leaving behind sparks of electricity and a bunch of twitching Three-Eyed guys!"

"I saw it with my own eyes! Their Shield Guards just walked forward, enduring the artillery fire. A full-power punch from an enemy construct didn't even make a single spark on their shields, but the construct's own fist shattered. It's ridiculous!"

"Don't even mention it. Now those guys run faster than anyone the moment they see the Infinite City banner. Yesterday we were coordinating an operation, preparing for a tough fight, but as soon as we set up our formation, the enemy's Undead Knights turned and ran, falling apart as they fled. The scene was too comical."

"Starting at Silver-tier, who wouldn't run when they see that? With such abnormal combat power, I wonder how Lord Su Jin managed to create it."

"Now everyone doesn't call them the Infinite City Legion anymore; they call them the 'Armed Demolition Team.' Wherever they pass, not a blade of grass grows, and all buildings are gone!"

In the overall war situation of Woma World, the Blue Star Alliance had already gained an absolute advantage.

...

And as the center of all this, Infinite City maintained a tranquility utterly different from the external clamor.

The six-level city walls towered into the clouds, dotted with arrow towers that emitted a chilling gleam.

Inside the city, wide streets bustled with people, and shops lined the thoroughfares, presenting a scene of prosperity.

Inside the Lords Manor.

In the reception hall, Su Jin sat in the main seat, slowly pouring a cup of clear tea for his guest opposite him.

The tea was emerald green, steaming, and carried a unique, fresh herbal aroma.

Sitting across from him was Apolosi, the Guardian of Radiant City, the 'Lord of Radiance.'

This legendary powerhouse wore an elegant white gown, her golden hair casually draped behind her shoulders, giving her less of a divine oppressive feeling and more of a gentle and intellectual air.

Behind her stood several other high-ranking Holy Priests of Radiant City, whose auras were equally powerful.

Bai Xiao stood silently beside Su Jin, his aura as profound and steady as an abyss.

After a month of recuperation, with the meticulous care of the Spirit Healing Sanctuary's physicians and the accumulation of massive resources,

the depletion caused by his "True Name Liberation" had been largely replenished, though his complexion was still somewhat pale compared to normal.

"Lord Su Jin, Infinite City is truly a wonderful place."

Apolosi picked up her teacup, took a shallow sip, and a hint of something flickered in her golden eyes.

"To be so prosperous in a chaotic world is truly not easy."

"Your Eminence Apolosi, you flatter me."

Su Jin smiled, "It's merely a matter of laying a few more bricks and preparing a few more arrows in advance."

He spoke lightly, but everyone present understood the terrifying strength and foresight behind this "not easy."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Apolosi put down her teacup, her expression becoming serious.

"I have come this time regarding the Red Soil Plateau."

Su Jin nodded, motioning for her to continue.

"A month ago, after that great battle, the bloody mist shrouding the plateau began to recede on its own."

"According to our continuous observations, all the red mist eventually retreated back into the secret realm where it first appeared."

Apolosi's voice was calm but carried a heavy tone, "Now, that secret realm still exists, but it no longer spews red mist outwards, nor are there any other unusual phenomena."

Su Jin pondered, "This is not a good sign."

"Indeed." Apolosi's gaze seemed to glance at Bai Xiao.

"Every 'Blood Tide' in history has required the entire world to pay a huge price just to barely suppress it."

"For it to recede on its own like this is unprecedented. I always have an ominous premonition that this is not an end, but rather a kind of… build-up of power."

She paused, her brows slightly furrowed: "Lord Su Jin, after discussing with the elders of Radiant City, I have decided to organize an elite team to delve into that rift and ascertain the root cause behind it."

"The fate of Woma World cannot be entrusted to the enemy's mercy or unknown chance."

Su Jin looked at her; this Guardian of Eternal City maintained a clear understanding and sense of responsibility, even now that the situation seemed to be improving.

"In principle, I agree as well."

Su Jin set down his teacup with a soft clink, "However..."