The Necromancer's Fourth Catastrophe-Chapter 417 - 374: Eve of War (Part 2)

After all, the Merfolk Race has been at war for generations, continuously embroiled in conflicts with the Gana Race, and almost every Knight and Mage has experienced countless battles. Their battle experience is incomparable to these external forces living within the continent.

The only ones that can match their combat experience are those coastal mainland forces.

However, these coastal mainland forces are always in a very tense state of conflict with the Gana Race, so it's clear they have no leisure to intervene in the troubles of the Chaotic Sea Domain.

If they can manage their own affairs well, it is already quite commendable.

Seeing Haku take a step back, the elderly woman in a black magic robe also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

To be honest, she was under immense pressure as well. If Haku had not agreed and started a conflict with them, they would definitely be unable to pass through the Merfolk Race's territory to enter the Chaotic Sea Domain.

In the end, they would most likely have retreated in disgrace back to their old stronghold.

If that were the case, she, as the person in charge, would inevitably bear the greatest responsibility and surely be severely punished by the leaders of the three forces.

Although she is a being of the Legendary Tier, there would certainly be no life-threatening situations, but having her reputation tarnished would also be something she would find hard to accept.

Fortunately, she gambled correctly. The Merfolk Race also did not wish to engage in any unpleasant conflicts with these external forces, so ultimately, the other party took a step back, which was already enough.

The other party taking a step back was sufficient for her, as the temporary leader, to feel safe, which was the purpose of her risk-taking.

A slight smile appeared on the face of the elderly woman in the black magic robe, and she gave Haku an awkward smile, then slowly said, "In that case, let us wish for a pleasant cooperation between our parties."

Haku couldn't help but snort coldly, "Cooperation? When did our Merfolk Race ever cooperate with you? This is just a simple minor incident. You pay the toll and a guarantee letter, and we allow you passage, that's all. There is no cooperation involved."

After saying this, Haku waved his hand, and the Merfolk behind him approached to take the demon crystals presented by the other party, then retrieved a prepared contract for the other party to sign a guarantee.

Afterward, Haku carefully stored the contract and silently led the Merfolk back into the sea, soon disappearing without a trace.

Watching the figures of Haku and the others disappear from view, a Legendary Tier being behind the elderly woman in the black magic robe spoke, "Shall we set off for the Chaotic Sea Domain now?"

Hearing the question, the elderly woman in the black magic robe replied irritably, "And what else? Are you planning to stay in the Merfolk Race's territory and have a cup of tea?"

Without saying anything further, the elderly woman in the black magic robe quickly flew towards the direction of the Chaotic Sea Domain.

Similar events were still occurring continuously within the territory of the Merfolk Race.

Only, the Merfolk Race's attitude differs toward different external forces.

For smaller external forces, the Merfolk Race's attitude is extremely tough.

As for larger external forces, the Merfolk Race adopts a relatively tough stance, and for the very famous large external forces, the Merfolk Race maintains a strong posture while offering enough respect and appropriate compromise to the other party.

In summary, although the entire process is quite troublesome, there have not been any significant incidents. One by one, the external forces still successfully pass through the Merfolk Race's territory and enter the Chaotic Sea Domain.

Meanwhile, similar scenarios are unfolding within the Sea Elf territory.

After these external forces arrived at the Chaotic Sea Domain, they did not rashly enter the inner or outer circle of the Chaotic Sea Domain right away.

Instead, they all approached the direction of the Ten Mother Islands.

Because the intelligence was very clear, over half of the outer areas of the Chaotic Sea Domain have fallen into the hands of the Undead Forces, which are continuously expanding.

As for the inner circle of the Chaotic Sea Domain, the territories of the inner circle major forces that have lost their Legendary Tier beings are constantly being devoured and eroded by the Undead Forces.

The remaining inner circle major forces that haven't lost their Legendary Tier beings are tightly clustered together.

For these external forces, going anywhere is an unwise choice.

If they first clash with the Undead Forces, they undoubtedly become the scapegoat, foolishly testing the waters for other forces.

Judging from the fact that the other party was able to wipe out an alliance army comprised of over half of the Legendary Tier beings of the inner circle major forces, it's clear they are not to be trifled with.

These external forces are not fools and naturally would not rashly serve as a knife for other forces to probe.

Furthermore, on the Ten Mother Islands, these external forces generally have their own territories.

So, they hurried to the Ten Mother Islands as quickly and closely as possible.

This is the wisest choice.

As for handling the Undead Forces and those major forces in the inner circle of the Chaotic Sea Domain, it still requires careful consideration.

At least, they need to wait until almost all external forces arrive before deciding to act based on the situation.

Thus, in the blink of an eye, a month passed. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Within this month, the troops dispatched by the forces from the East and West Continents have basically all gathered on the Ten Mother Islands.

This is undoubtedly a force that could make one tremble, provided that they unite into one strand.

However, this is obviously impossible, as each force has its own plans, hoping that other forces suffer heavy losses while benefiting the most itself.

When each force thinks this way, conflicts between them arise.

Each of the external forces is two-faced, except for the force led by the Bright Church Country.

Because this time, their goal is not to obtain benefits.

At this time, on the street belonging to the Bright Church Country on the Ten Mother Islands, a large number of troops gathered, numbering at least a thousand.

Among these thousand people, there are 95 Legendary Tier beings.

At this moment, these 95 Legendary Tier beings are gathered in a relatively spacious shop, each focusing their gaze on the five people at the front.

Among these five Legendary Tier beings, one was the person in charge arranged by the Bright Church Country this time, Noel.

He is the person in charge of this street on the Ten Mother Islands and the highest authority and Archbishop of the Bright Church Country.

It is worth mentioning that the highest position in the Bright Church Country is the Pope, and the highest position below the Pope is the Cardinal. An Archbishop is a position that stands outside the normal hierarchy of the Bright Church Country, and rather than a position, it's more of an honor.

It's an honor bestowed upon experts who have reached the Legendary Tier.

Theoretically, the rights and status of an Archbishop are comparable to that of the Pope, but realistically, there is no comparability.

Because the Pope oversees the normal power structure of the Bright Church Country, while Archbishops do not participate in the normal power structure.

They are typically assigned more special tasks. For instance, Noel was tasked with managing normal trade on the street of the Bright Church Country in the Ten Mother Islands.

Of course, not all Archbishops receive such assignments; only those Archbishops valued by the Pope Order receive such treatment.

Those who are not valued generally only enjoy corresponding respect and status. They have no rights and usually remain within the Bright Church Country for cultivation and seclusion, usually not dispatched unless something significant occurs.

The actual leaders of the Bright Church Country are the Pope Order behind the scenes, comprised entirely of retired former Popes.

They generally do not interfere with the rights and decisions of the current Pope regarding the normal power structure, but many major issues require their approval.

The other four were representatives dispatched by other forces that follow the Bright Church Country's lead.

Out of the 95 Legendary Tier beings, 40 were dispatched by the Bright Church Country, almost half, showing the deep strength of the Bright Church Country.