Chapter 706: A Million Spirit Crystals (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation 1 Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“This… brings us to number 17, whose legs were transplanted from a Demon Slayer, possessing the power to open portals.”

Balzarna’s face darkened, realizing it was that traitor’s doing!

Who could have imagined that after diligently serving for hundreds of thousands of years, without any abnormal alchemical modifications, number 17 would suddenly regain consciousness.

However, it’s too late for that now. Not only had number 17 regained consciousness, but he had also exposed many secrets of the demons. Now it was not just a matter of dealing with a traitor; it was about dealing with the mess he had caused, which could bring immense pressure from other demon lords and even attract the attention of supreme deities.

If they couldn’t swiftly break through the rule barriers and achieve strategic objectives before their mobilization was complete, even a demon lord like him would face severe criticism.

With a tone that brooks no refusal, he said, “Regarding the composition of our demon forces, our combat methods, characteristics of our forces, and the direction of their cultivation, almost everything has been exposed. The situation is no longer as favorable for us! According to information from our main world allies, the various orderly forces in the Northern Continent have reached a consensus and are about to mobilize comprehensively.

We need to break through the rule barriers as quickly as possible, launch the war before they complete their mobilization, and achieve our strategic objectives at the fastest pace.”

Balzarna seemed to have thought of something, his tone becoming darker, “Besides, that human lord’s territory is located in the central region of the Western Mid-Ocean. I want to crush it into powder at the first opportunity for attack, to avenge our grievances!”

“Yes!”

On the other side, Ji Chen left the Ancient Tree of Life, feeling quite pleased.

As he had expected, even if they really had to fight, the elves did not want the flames of war to spread to their homeland. At this time, he threw out the Ocean Crown to block the attack on the front line, successfully persuading Laphia to make a substantial investment.

This included a large amount of resources to be paid in installments. The initial payment alone was a million units of spirit crystals, much more than he had earned before, enough to greatly strengthen the forces once again.

Next, Laphia would send a well-trained elven army of five thousand troops to assist in defending the Ocean Crown against the demons. The command would be jointly controlled by him and the appointed commander, to prevent him from deliberately sending the elves to their deaths.

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Ji Chen had no objections to this. It was a good thing to have another well-trained elven army to help defend.

In addition, Laphia also gave him several runes unique to the elves, such as enchanting techniques for arrows, which could enhance the power and range of alchemical cannons, and rune inscription techniques, which was a nice addition.

Anyway, Ji Chen was quite satisfied. He had gained so much without spending a penny. What more could he ask for?

This trip to the Northern Continent had already achieved the goals set at the time. Not only did they inform the world about the demon invasion and mobilize the orderly forces of the Northern Continent, but they also received assistance. This journey could be considered a success.

However, before leaving, he still needed to find that merchant from the Southern Continent, Ari.

Just now, Laphia told him that they had already obtained information about Ari. After leaving the Maple Principality, Ari did not stop but instead boarded a ship to the Silvermoon Holy City.

But he encountered a maritime disaster on the way, although he did not lose his life, he lost all his wealth, and most of his servants died.

According to the investigation, Ari is now in a coastal city on the eastern border of the Elven Empire.

Before returning to his territory, Ji Chen first flew to this city on a Sea Crystal Wyrm. With the pass given by Laphia in advance, the noble elves of this city soon led him to a restaurant, where he found Ari serving tea.

When this well-dressed merchant Ari saw Ji Chen, tears welled up in his eyes and flowed uncontrollably.

“Lord Ji Chen! What are you doing here!?”

Ji Chen looked at him, noting the signs of his struggles in society, and shook his head.

“Sir Ari, didn’t you say you were heading to Silvermoon City? Why are you lingering here?”

Ah? Lord Ji Chen, how did you know?” Ari looked surprised at first, but then glanced at the nearby elven nobles and quickly understood that they had investigated his background.

Ari set down the plate in his hand and wiped away the tears from his eyes. “The elves said I didn’t have a permit and that I wasn’t a merchant, so they wouldn’t allow me to enter the inland. I could only stay here temporarily, earning my passage fees by serving tea and water…”

Ji Chen couldn’t help but sigh. “But why do you insist on going to the Silvermoon City?”

“I…” Ari hesitated for a moment but still replied, “I am actually a prince of the Kingdom of Ugisai. Lord, you are aware of the situation in the Southern Continent. My homeland is facing the threat of the expanding desert, with oases shrinking.

So, I came to the Elven Empire to find a way to halt the desert’s expansion. Who knew I would encounter a shipwreck on the way…”

Ji Chen wasn’t particularly surprised; he had sensed that Ari’s identity was unusual from the beginning.

He didn t ask further and simply said, “Sir Ari, there is something more urgent than the desert expansion now, something that concerns the safety of the entire Southern Continent.”

Ari saw the seriousness on Ji Chen’s face and was taken aback.

“What is it?”

“I need you to immediately follow the route along the southern sea and return to the Southern Continent. Inform your homeland and other desert nations that demons are about to invade. Their first target of invasion will be the Southern Continent.”

“Demons? I’ve heard some elves mentioning it while I was serving dishes these days…”

“In simple terms, they are an extremely evil race that caused a war tens of thousands of years ago, leading to the devastation of the entire world…

According to the intelligence we’ve received, the demons’ first invasion target is the Southern Continent, where they plan to establish their foothold.”

Ari’s face paled. Although he only heard rumors and didn’t fully understand demons, he could sense the seriousness in Ji Chen’s tone, which made him nervous.

“Then, why aren’t the Elven Empire and other human kingdoms and orderly races providing support?”

“We need time to mobilize soldiers and gather resources. It’s difficult to provide immediate support, so you need to hurry back to remind them and ensure they are prepared in advance.”

To Ari, the distinction between halting the desert’s expansion and the threat of demons was clear.

He immediately asked, “Alright! When do we leave?”

“As soon as you’re ready to depart.”

“Then please wait for me a moment!!”

Ari nodded and, under the bewildered gazes of the others, removed his waiter uniform and rushed into the kitchen. Soon, he emerged with three or four humans, who looked confused and held utensils such as ladles and dishwashing gloves in their hands.

“It’s urgent… Lord Ji Chen, these are my servants. Can I take them with us?”

Ji Chen nodded slightly, wasting no time. He led them out of the restaurant, boarded the Sea Crystal Wyrm, and soared into the sky. They first returned to the Silvermoon City, where they joined forces with the elven army, before boarding a ship bound for the Crown of the Ocean.

They traveled downstream along the river connecting the ocean with the Silvermoon City and eventually reached the sea in the heart of the ocean, heading towards the Crown of the Ocean.

Accompanying them were twelve elven warships, tasked not only with transporting soldiers but also with establishing a trade route between the Crown of the Ocean and the Maple Forest Kingdom, continuously delivering resources to the New Moon Islands.

The war between the Crown of the Ocean and the demons had already begun at this moment. Whoever could mobilize and prepare faster would gain an advantage in the subsequent war.

On their journey back, Ji Chen opened the communication channel and informed all the players about the demon invasion..