The battlefield, originally a scene of utter devastation, concluded less than half an hour after the Yeti Legion joined. Of the 300,000 allied troops from the Gama Kingdom, Sifas Kingdom, and Malai Kingdom, only a few hundred managed to escape. This was even with Bai Ye deliberately holding back; otherwise, not a single one would have been allowed to flee.
“Holy crap! Boss, you’re amazing, truly incredible!”
“You are forever my idol!!!” Xiao Fantuan rushed to Bai Ye’s side, brimming with excitement. He had thought that after his rapid advancement to the Emperor tier, he might have surpassed Bai Ye and could hold his own upon their return to Blue Star. He never imagined that Bai Ye would remain so formidable and unfathomably powerful.
“Boss, what do we do now? Should we march directly to their three kingdoms and wipe them out?”
“Conquering three countries is not something that can be accomplished in a short time. Give them ten days to prepare themselves mentally.”
Xiao Fantuan happily replied, “Understood, Boss. Then we’ll give them ten days to think it over, and we can take care of some matters at home in the meantime.”
In Chaos City, of the original 100,000 soldiers from the three armies, only fifty to sixty thousand returned victorious. Among them were a small number of captured traitors, led by Feng Kelai and Louis, two of the ten great generals.
“We won, we won!”
“The joint army of the three kingdoms has been annihilated!”
“I heard a terrifying Demon King army came to support our Rex Alliance, and all their soldiers are Demon King level!”
“Huh? Where did we get such powerful allies? Did our Alliance Leader invite them?”
“Our Alliance Leader’s identity has always been mysterious. I never expected their background to be so terrifying! Could they be a prince from some empire?”
“Unbelievable! Generals Feng Kelai and Louis from our Rex Alliance have actually betrayed us!”
“How utterly shameful! Although we are Chaos City, and there are few good people here, we have a bottom line and would not collude with outsiders to destroy our last refuge! Kill them!”
Chaos City was emptied as everyone poured out. Xiao Fantuan led the Rex Alliance army in their triumphant return, and the streets and alleys were filled with shouts and cheers. This was the greatest crisis Chaos City had faced, and also the greatest victory they had achieved. It gave these lawless individuals a sense of belonging.
That night, the entire Rex Alliance celebrated nationwide. Lights blazed everywhere, and joyous banquets were held. During the alliance banquet, Xiao Fantuan bestowed titles and rewards upon the soldiers who had made great contributions. Jeo and Pagees, whose contributions were the greatest, were granted the rights and status of Vice City Lord.
What surprised many in Chaos City the most was that the Oni clan, who had just joined the Rex Alliance, along with Bai Lao, Huo, Yan, and others, were directly appointed as generals, taking command of the Rex Alliance’s third major legion, which was originally under Louis’s jurisdiction.
As for Louis, Feng Kelai, and the other rebels, they were publicly beheaded in the grand plaza of Chaos City over the next few days.
The Malai Kingdom, Gama Kingdom, and Sifas Kingdom were plunged into panic upon learning that their expeditionary force and the Kingdom’s Guardian Emperors had been annihilated.
In the Sifas Kingdom, the royal city was heavily guarded. Every street had patrol teams, and outside the city, large garrisons were stationed. However, within the royal palace, there was an atmosphere of extreme tension and fear.
“Your Highness, this is terrible news! The Rex Alliance has sent a message, demanding our unconditional surrender within ten days…”
In a luxurious and grand palace, a group of generals were discussing countermeasures with the King of Sifas Kingdom. Everyone offered various suggestions, most proposing compensation with beautiful women and wealth for peace, while some suggested submitting to the Rex Alliance and becoming vassals. However, the arrival of a guard, shouting loudly, interrupted all their conversations. One by one, their eyes were filled with shock and terror, and the scene instantly fell silent.
Whether it was paying money and ceding land, or submitting and becoming a vassal state, their country would at least still exist. But unconditional surrender—everyone present knew their kingdom would most likely be no more.
“Sve, can you confirm that our two Guardian Lords have both, indeed, been slain?”
“Your Highness, this…” An old man among the generals lowered his head and said, “The two Lords… are indeed dead. The soldiers who narrowly escaped witnessed firsthand the two Lords being killed by a mysterious expert. Furthermore, three Lords from the Gama and Malai Kingdoms also perished at the hands of that mysterious person. The most terrifying thing is that this mysterious person also seems to be able to summon an army composed of Demon King level experts…”
Everyone in the great hall collectively gasped. Most of the people present had already learned the general news, but hearing the report firsthand still made them unable to suppress their fear.
The King of Sifas, dressed in brocade and exuding nobility, looked astonished. His face remained pale for a long time before he said, “Do we know the origin of this mysterious expert? Which empire or power do they belong to?”
The ministers looked at the King and shook their heads silently.
“Generals, the Rex Alliance is so powerful, how should we respond?” the King asked urgently. However, the ministers in the hall looked around, avoiding the King’s gaze. A mysterious expert capable of killing five Emperor-level individuals must be at least a 2-star Emperor tier, and possessing an army of Demon King level experts, this was something no kingdom could contend with.
Seeing his generals, who usually acted so imperiously, now cowering like scared turtles, the King of Sifas was furious but helpless. He naturally understood the vast disparity in power.
Just as the palace was in dead silence, another guard rushed in. “Report—Report to the King, an envoy from the Orbis Empire has arrived and is waiting outside the palace!”
The Orbis Empire? What were they here for? Everyone in the palace was startled. The King of Sifas’s eyes lit up, and he said urgently, “Quickly invite them in!”
A moment later, led by a guard, a man and a woman entered. Both had arrogant gazes, and without glancing at the Sifas Kingdom generals beside them, they walked directly to the King of Sifas and gave a slight bow.
“Distinguished guests from the Orbis Empire, may I ask the reason for your visit to our Sifas Kingdom at this time?” The King of Sifas quickly rose from his throne and approached them.
The two exchanged a smile and said directly, “We are here for your Sifas Kingdom.”
Upon hearing this, the King of Sifas and the many generals’ eyes widened. The Orbis Empire—that was a terrifying power, a colossal entity! Perhaps they truly had a chance of survival!
Soon, the ten-day deadline arrived.
In Chaos City, the Rex Alliance. Within the city’s grand plaza, an army stood in quiet formation, each warrior exuding an undeniable aura.
In ten days, the Rex Alliance had re-recruited its army, expanding the remaining fifty to sixty thousand troops to nearly three hundred thousand!
“Boss, the troops are assembled. Are we departing? Which kingdom should we go to first?” Xiao Fantuan entered Bai Ye’s room, incredibly excited and happy. He had been living a life of freedom and leisure during this period. After promoting Jeo and Pagees, he didn’t have to worry about the alliance’s internal affairs, and with Bai Ye handling the external enemies, his most important task each day was to go out and catch all sorts of strange and peculiar small animals to steam or braise…
In just a few days, his belly had grown rounder!
“To the Sifas Kingdom. We don’t need to bring the army; just the two of us will suffice.”
“Ah? Alright then!”