59: The entire army was mobilized.

With the strategy decided, the entire southern Shattered Star Island was like a bow gradually drawn to its fullest, accumulating immense power beneath its superficial tranquility. Linn did not return to the temporary camp at Crescent Moon Bay. Instead, at the warm invitation of Clan Chief Sea Song and Aivi, he temporarily resided in the Sea God Clan's village, facilitating communication and coordination at any time.

During the days of waiting for the army to assemble, Linn's life seemed to return to a strange calm. He maintained his unwavering Cultivation habits, meditating every morning and evening in a quiet treehouse assigned to him near the ancient tree, consolidating his Gold Initial Rank magic power. At the same time, he continued to stock various potions in the breath of life space, preparing thoroughly for the upcoming great battle.

However, unlike his complete immersion on Iron Sand Island, here he had more “leisure time.” The children of the Sea God Clan, despite having experienced war, still retained the curiosity and innocence belonging to childhood. They were quickly drawn to this black-haired, black-eyed human lord with a unique demeanor. When Linn was in a good mood, he would sit on the gnarled roots of the ancient tree or in the open space in the center of the village, surrounded by a group of little ones whose foreheads shimmered with the light of scales.

He did not recount the heroic epics of this world but casually narrated the magnificent legends of another world—Nuwa molding Clay to create humans, and her compassion and great power in refining stones to mend the sky; Hou Yi drawing his bow, and the tragic determination of the nine suns falling; Jingwei carrying twigs, with the persistent and tragic resolve to fill the vast sea... These stories, full of wondrous imagination and profound wisdom, were melodies never heard in the ocean ballads passed down through generations by the Sea God Clan.

The children listened spellbound, and even many adult Sea God Clan members were often drawn to stop and listen. Aivi was almost always present; she sat quietly not far from Linn, her sea-blue eyes fixed on him without blinking.

Listening to those grand and magnificent stories, imbued with the profound truths of heaven and earth and the brilliance of human nature, Aivi's heart was filled with indescribable shock and admiration. She had originally thought Linn was merely a powerful and strategic lord, but she never expected his knowledge and wisdom to be as vast and profound as the starry sky. The creativity, sacrifice, guardianship, and indomitable will contained within these stories made her heart surge, and the gaze she directed at Linn unconsciously carried an increasingly intense reverence and an inexplicable sense of closeness. As Clan Chief, she mostly relied on Clan Chief Sea Song to manage tribal affairs, leaving her relatively free, which gave her more time to immerse herself in this new spiritual enjoyment brought by Linn.

Compared to this rare warmth in the village, the warriors of the Sea God Clan were in a state of high alert. Sebastian led a Mage Corps of five hundred in day and night training in a hidden valley behind the village. They practiced joint spellcasting, striving to unleash the most destructive magical storm in an ambush battle. Chanting and elemental fluctuations occasionally drifted over, reminding everyone that a great war was imminent.

Time quietly flowed by amidst the intertwining of tranquility and tension.

On this day, a secret report arrived from the direction of Crescent Moon Bay. Under the guidance of guides dispatched by Ocean Jack, Clay led almost all of Iron Sand Island's combat forces—the First Battalion, Second Battalion, Third Battalion, Divine Arrow Army, and the main force of the Guard Army, totaling over a thousand elites—who had successfully landed on Shattered Star Island in batches aboard transport ships, under the cover of night and sea fog! All vessels had been properly hidden in rarely visited small reef coves, and the main army had broken into smaller units, lurking in the designated assembly areas, like leopards in the dark night, retracting their claws and teeth, awaiting the order to strike.

Accompanying Clay was Elise, clad in white. She appeared before Linn like a wisp of moonlight.

"Young Master," Elise bowed slightly, her voice still gentle, but her deep blue eyes held an uncontrollable longing and concern that had been absent for a long time. "Are you well?"

Linn looked at her, a gentle smile on his face: "Elise, you've finally arrived; I'm a bit unaccustomed without you. How is the Divine Arrow Army?"

"Captain Angus can now handle things independently. Under the cultivation of massive resources, nearly half of the Divine Arrow Army are Apprentice Professionals. All their equipment has been replaced with new bows and arrows that Great Master Henry and I crafted together. The arrowheads are inscribed with small magic arrays capable of causing large-scale damage."

Linn dotingly stroked Elise's golden hair: "Well done, Elise."

Elise felt Linn's warm hand, and as her peripheral vision caught sight of Aivi gracefully approaching nearby, her heart inexplicably tightened slightly.

Aivi also saw Elise. She smiled and walked forward, greeting enthusiastically: "Sister Elise, you've come too! Welcome to the Sea God Clan as our guest!"

Elise looked at Aivi's almost flawless countenance, her noble and elegant temperament, and the three scales on her forehead that added a mysterious charm. Sensing the powerful aura of High Gold Rank emanating from Aivi, subtly surpassing her own, a peculiar sense of crisis quietly arose in her heart. She maintained her composure, subtly nodding: "Clan Chief Aivi, long time no see."

Linn did not notice this subtle undercurrent; his thoughts were entirely focused on the impending great battle. He looked at Clay, his expression solemn: "Clay, how are the soldiers' morale?"

"Reporting, my lord, morale is high, and they are ready for battle at any moment!" Clay responded in a deep voice, his eyes sharp as blades.

"Good!" Linn took a deep breath. "Pass down the order: have the main officers of each battalion secretly come to conduct the final tactical coordination drills with the Sea God Clan. In this battle, we have committed all our trump cards; there is no room for error!"

Yes, all trump cards were out. On Iron Sand Island, only the aging but loyal Morton remained, along with the auxiliary army he had temporarily organized, composed of strong Slaves and some Freemen, responsible for basic territory patrols and defense. Linn had unreservedly staked the very foundation of his rise on this unfamiliar land.

As for Iron Sand Island, Linn had no worries; he had already informed his partner Nocturne before his departure.

"Aivi, we must act without delay to prevent any changes. Tomorrow, both our sides will proceed as planned, annihilating the Minotaur before the Orcs' next attack."

Aivi's expression also became solemn: "Linn, we are relying on you all for this mission."

Linn waved his hand: "This operation also benefits me, so there's no need for formalities between us." After speaking, Linn looked at Elise again.

"Elise, you, Angus, and the Divine Arrow Army will act together with the Sea God Clan's Mage Corps, cooperating with Commander Sebastian to ambush in the canyon. Shoot down any Minotaur that pose a threat to our side."

Elise quietly put away the sense of crisis in her heart.

"Young Master, rest assured! The Divine Arrow Army will not disappoint your expectations."