Chapter 376: Chapter 376
When such a big event happened, the actions taken by all parties were extremely quick, because the implications of this were simply too far-reaching.
Merely three short days passed, and the news had already been quickly returned. In terms of their status, Du You and Xi Qianxue shouldn’t have been Privy to this information, but since they were the ones who found the evidence, they were informed as well.
Almost on the same day, Border City utilized a very precious item and directly sent the images recorded on the Record Crystal to the empire. Then, this matter was presented to the Xina Empire.
The Xina Empire, facing this tremendous matter, didn’t even notify Wood Shield City, just found an excuse to cut off their supply line from the rear. As for the border issues, they had been entirely handed over to the Wos Empire.
As for the specific transactions between the two empires, they didn’t know any details.
"Speaking of which, aren’t these two empires just virtual entities? What’s the use of them communicating ?"
Du You was somewhat confused, but Xi Qianxue clearly understood these things very well.
"Although they are currently virtual and don’t truly exist, this is only because this world itself is of a lower rank. If the world evolves in the future and becomes a second-tier world, these two empires could likely become real."
"Can these Derived Worlds also evolve when the world does?"
"Of course, they can. Each time the Derived World rotates, it generates some special power to promote the development of the world. This power seems to be related to our Crystal Coins. But these completely controlled Derived Worlds seem to find it very hard to evolve. I don’t know the exact reason because I’m not as advanced."
They are all Awakeners after all, and even if Xi Qianxue’s knowledge seems limitless, she is nevertheless a little weak.
"This time, Border City has been fully mobilized to annihilate Wood Shield City while it still hasn’t responded. What should we do next? Should we attack directly?"
Du You was itching for direct action early on. In his view, he could completely obliterate a city without a second-tier master on his own, given enough time. He didn’t need any schemes or tricks at all.
Xi Qianxue nonchalantly said: "While I set up i last time, apart from some explosives, the main focus was Wood Shield City. I have my people inside the city who have been covertly digging tunnels from the beginning."
Du You looked at Xi Qianxue with wide eyes, he was completely in awe of people who could plan such intricate schemes.
"Now the tunnels have already been dug and connected. By the time the massive army invades, all we have to do is rush into the tunnels. We can completely occupy the hollow interior of Wood Shield City. At that time, with our forces combined, Wood Shield City would be within our grasp." Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽
Du You nodded: "If that’s the case, then so be it."
A battle of this scale can not be completed within a day or two. In the next two days, Border City was busy with preparations, with soldiers being stationed everywhere and constant monitoring of the Beastman’s city’s movements.
On the third day, the army quietly left Border City, secretly advancing in the direction of Wood Shield City.
Since the Xina Empire had abandoned Wood Shield City, the original people of the empire in the city covertly investigated all the surrounding positions and sentry points.
At the start of the operation, the people from Border City and Wood Shield City joined forces and instantly eliminated all sentry points on the road. Throughout the process, these people didn’t send out a single signal.
After that, the people who were not part of the city lord’s faction left Wood Shield City under the pretense of an excuse they found earlier. They needed to temporarily retreat to further weaken Wood Shield City’s power.
"How interesting. To deal with one’s own nobles, one can’t take direct action, but must employ the help of others. How troublesome."
"Of course one must use others to take action. The power of the nobles in the Xina Empire is too strong, hence the royal family has to give way many times. Besides, for the royal family to directly eliminate the nobles could easily tarnish their reputation. On the other hand, if another empire took action, then it would be a completely different story. As long as the city can be reclaimed afterward, it would be a great achievement."
Du You gave an eye roll: "Dark politics, not at all interesting. This is the loss of a city."
Xi Qianxue, on the other hand, patiently explained: "It’s not the loss of a city. The two empires have reached an agreement, surely the loss is not great. More importantly, while the city currently belongs to the nobles, when it is reclaimed, the city lord placed will be from the royal family. For the royal family, that’s equivalent to gaining the power of a city."
Du You shrugged: "Whether they gain or lose power, it’s none of my business. I just need to do my own thing. Speaking of which, how long till we can make a move?"
Daniu, looking at the map in his hands and making constant calculations, said: "According to our current speed, a day at most will suffice."
Du You and the others began to talk casually. A day later, when Wood Shield City realized something was wrong, the army of Border City had already surrounded them.
"Damnit, how did they manage this? How can so many people surround the whole city without us knowing? What the hell have the others been doing?" To be able to achieve this to such an extent was terrifying.
"That’s not right. Those people left at this time. Damn it, it must be the work of the royal family. The royal family is targeting us nobles." The city lord suddenly realized something and yelled, "Where are our escape routes?"
Just then, a steward came running in, frantic, speaking in a low voice, "My lord, it’s not good, our secret passages have all been destroyed."
Upon hearing this, the city lord’s complexion immediately turned ghastly.
After a long while, the city lord’s changing expression finally settled, his face full of ferocity: "You don’t want to let me off easy, I won’t let you capture Wood Shield City easily either. Notify everyone to get on the city wall. If those bastards from Border City dare to attack Wood Shield City, I will make them pay."
The city lord personally led the troops out, and the others of course dared not disobey. The remaining forces in the city promptly assembled and rushed toward the city wall.
In between the lines, the city lord grasped the reason for such developments. The people he had initially sent out, including his own son, had not returned, an indication that there was an issue at that end.
If not for that, even if it were the royal family, without a solid reason they wouldn’t dare to casually strike a blow at a big noble, it would be a violation of the rules.