thebusnovel Chapter 428 Pre-battle Mobilization, Direct Confrontation
Chapter 428 Pre-battle Mobilization, Direct Confrontation
Inside the lord's manor, three people were discussing the situation in the Pano plane...
Suddenly, several urgent messages came in from the outside world.
Lynn paused slightly, raised his hand to take the message, and scanned it with his divine sense.
At first, he was a little doubtful, but soon his expression became meaningful.
"I see……"
He murmured something under his breath, and the next moment, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"They're even more impatient than I expected."
He raised his head, looked at the two people opposite him, his tone calm, yet carrying a faint smile:
"The two of you... it seems they can't sit still any longer."
Ald and the Sea Emperor of Storms exchanged a glance and both smiled.
They were naturally aware of the undercurrents between Lynn and the old nobles of the Western Forest Region.
Ultimately, on one side is the newly enthroned lord, and on the other side are the long-established local forces.
On the surface, things are calm, but in reality, they are already at loggerheads.
However, the situation is now quite different from what it was at the beginning.
Lynn was no longer alone.
The Sea Emperor of the Tide, this newly promoted Level 6 being, is enough to keep the situation in check even within the Wizarding World's limitations.
Alder himself has already reached the fifth level, in addition to Gnar, Aaron, and Ian, who have already clearly chosen sides.
Now, Lynn has the power to mobilize and is no longer the new lord who is new to the country and subject to everyone's probing.
"Would you like to see them?"
Old spoke up and asked this question. The Sea Emperor of Surging Waves did not speak, but his gaze also fell on Lynn.
Lynn did not answer immediately. He lowered his eyes slightly, and after a moment, he gently shook his head.
He raised his hand, flicked his finger, and a beam of light shot out from his fingertip, instantly disappearing into the void.
"Have all the Morning Star nobles... go to the teleportation plaza and wait for me."
The light quickly spread to all parts of the lord's mansion.
It is worth mentioning that after the war outside the region began, Gna, Aaron, and Ian stayed at the mansion on standby.
This order naturally fell into their hands.
Let them "greet" the group of old nobles who came with great force.
As for the location, it is the teleportation plaza in the lord's manor.
That was no ordinary place. It was connected to the core teleportation array of the Ring of Life and also contained interdimensional passages to various extraterrestrial planes, making it a true "land of expedition."
After arranging all this, Lynn withdrew his hand and looked back at Ald and the Sea Emperor.
"I'm not quite sure what that Wind-Listening Green-Ping Wizard is planning to do with so many people."
"A coup? Or... a test?"
Then, he shook his head.
"But that's not important. Now that they're all here, so many Morning Star Wizards, that's perfect."
He stood up, his robes fluttering slightly, and at that moment, his aura subtly tightened.
"I was still thinking about... how to conduct the pre-war mobilization. Now it seems... I've managed to gather everyone I need."
"Then let's meet them at the teleportation plaza, and after the meeting, go directly to the Pano plane. Let's meet... the followers of that Goddess of the Magic Network."
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Meanwhile, deep within the lord's manor on the other side.
The entire mansion covers a vast area, with courtyards layered upon each other, clearly distinguishing between the inside and outside, resembling an independent small city.
At the deepest part is an extremely open area, the teleportation plaza.
This place is almost one of the most important core areas in the entire lord's manor.
On the plaza, array patterns intertwined, and huge teleportation arrays, like star charts, were engraved on the ground.
They are not connected to each other, yet they subtly form a larger whole.
A silvery-white radiance flowed out from the array patterns from time to time, and the fluctuations of spatial rules spread out layer by layer like a tide.
Here lies the core teleportation array leading to the Ring of Life, allowing one to reach the central hub of the Natural God Dynasty in the blink of an eye.
There are also remote passages leading to areas outside the territory of the Divine Dynasty.
Furthermore, there are numerous interdimensional teleportation arrays connecting to countless extraterrestrial worlds controlled by the Natural God Dynasty.
When viewed from above, the entire square resembles a lit-up star map.
At this moment, this "star map" is already filled with people.
Each figure stood silently, their auras calm and profound; not one of them was weak.
They were all Morning Star Wizards.
There was a subtle, oppressive tension in the air, like the calm surface of the sea before a storm, seemingly peaceful but actually turbulent beneath.
At the very front of the crowd stood a man, an extremely young man.
He was tall and slender, with a composed demeanor and a face so handsome it was almost unreal.
The interplay of sophistication and aloofness is so captivating that it's almost impossible to look away.
In ordinary circumstances, such a face would be enough to make countless women's hearts flutter.
But here, no one would really consider him a "gentle person".
His name says it all.
Sean Rockefeller, the Wind-Listening Wizard, a Level 6 Morning Star Wizard, is the true core figure of the Rockefeller family.
At that moment, he stood there, looking relaxed and casual, even holding a flower he had picked up from somewhere in his hand.
With a slight turn of his fingertips, the petals swayed gently. He brought them close to his nose, squinting slightly as if he were intently inhaling the faint fragrance, as if everything before him was irrelevant.
Behind him stood Anton Rockefeller and a group of Morning Star wizards from the old aristocracy, each with a different aura, yet all exuding an undeniable sharpness.
Clearly, the visitor has ill intentions.
A murmur gradually rose from the crowd, not deliberately suppressed, but rather carried a hint of deliberate arrogance.
"Should we wait for him here?"
Someone sneered.
"This new lord really knows how to put on airs."
"Hmph... If he still wants this war outside the region to continue smoothly."
The other person's voice was icy.
"Then he should know who he really needs."
"Bowing down is inevitable."
As soon as he finished speaking, many people around him showed slight changes in their expressions.
"Leaving aside other things."
Another person spoke coldly, their tone tinged with dissatisfaction.
"The Warlord of Conflict and the Warlord of the Soul of Slaughter... should also be released first."
"What's the point of locking them up?"
"To establish authority?"
"Ah!"
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of many.
On the other side, someone lowered their voice, their tone tinged with resentment:
"And then there are Gna, Aaron, and Ian... who betrayed us and turned to their new masters."
"This debt... will be settled sooner or later."
Some Morning Star Wizards, such as Anton and others, were looking at the Wind Listening and Green Bloom Wizard at the front, wondering what he wanted to say.
Just then, Sean, who had seemed nonchalant all along, suddenly opened his eyes.
In that instant, the flower in his hand also shattered silently with a gentle pinch of his fingertips, turning into fine powder that scattered with the wind.
The entire square fell silent at that moment.
The next moment, he spoke calmly.
"He's here."
Almost simultaneously, all eyes in the room focused on it.
It goes without saying who this "he" is; it is none other than the newly appointed lord, Lynn.
It's a rather subtle situation, to be honest.
This Wind-Listening Green-Ping Wizard is the only Level 6 Morning Star Wizard in the Western Origin Forest Domain, a true "high nobility".
Some time has passed since the return to the Natural God Dynasty.
But ironically, he had never actually met this new lord, not even the most basic contact.
That's precisely why this "never having met" made him even more interested.
"With only a level four rank, he was pushed into the position of lord by west Ye..." Sean's gaze shifted slightly, but his expression remained calm.
"Then, in a short period of time, he reached level five..."
His thoughts slowly swirled in his mind.
This alone is enough to illustrate the point.
Whether in terms of methods or potential, this newly appointed lord is by no means simple; otherwise, he could not have reached this point.
Sean did not take this lightly; in fact, one could say he approved of it.
But that's about it.
After all, he was a level six Morning Star Wizard, standing at a higher level and possessing his own confidence.
"He has some skills, but not enough."
This was his judgment, and also his confidence.
This war outside the region presents a perfect "opportunity".
That's enough to suppress the new lord's arrogance.
Let the other party understand who holds the real power in the Western Yuan Forest Domain.
At a lower level, it's about taking advantage of the war to raise prices and redistribute profits.
Power, resources, and a voice—this lord's position is yours to hold.
But how to sit, to what extent, and whose advice to follow all need to be discussed again.
As for going any further... a hint of coldness flashed deep in Sean's eyes.
If the other party doesn't understand, he doesn't mind; at crucial moments, he'll "slow down."
On the battlefield, there is never a shortage of unexpected events. The people of the Gods Civilization are known for their madness. If something really happens, no one can say for sure.
Even with this thought in mind, his expression remained calm and serene, handsome and elegant, like a poisonous flower that is incomparably beautiful on the outside but deadly on the inside.
Just then, a light suddenly appeared in the distance.
One, two, they came flying in one after another.
"call out!"
"call out!"
The space trembled slightly, and the next moment, several figures landed in the teleportation plaza.
The leader was an elderly man with gray hair and a slightly hunched posture. He wore a pair of old-fashioned crystal glasses on his nose and had a calm demeanor, much like an old professor immersed in his research.
It was none other than Aaron.
Following closely behind was an extremely burly figure, tall and with muscles bulging like rocks. Standing there, he resembled a small mountain, exuding a heavy aura. This was Ian.
Finally, there was a figure with a faint smile – that was Genna.
After the three appeared together, their positions were clearly defined, forming a distinct boundary with the crowd.
They no longer belong to "that side".
The air seemed to pause slightly.
None of the Morning Star Wizards below spoke, but their gazes were filled with indifference, mockery, and even blatant contempt.
Although no one spoke, those gazes clearly referred to a "traitor" or a "betrayer"...
The three reacted with different expressions.
Aaron remained calm, as if he hadn't seen anything, while Ian narrowed his eyes slightly, his aura subtly agitated.
As for Gna, he just smiled lightly, as if he didn't care at all.
At the very front, Sean Rockefeller remained completely unmoved.
He glanced at the three of them quietly, then turned his gaze back to the distance.
There was only one person who truly deserved his attention.
The next moment, the faint, seemingly imperceptible fluctuation in the air suddenly solidified, becoming clear and substantial at a speed perceptible to the naked eye.
It's like something hidden deep in space has had its "veil lifted" little by little.
And at this very moment...
hum!
One, two, three... a continuous stream of light suddenly shone without warning.
Strangely, these lights did not appear in mid-air, nor did they spread from a distance; instead, they suddenly appeared directly on the teleportation plaza below!
The array patterns, which resembled an interlocking star chart, suddenly "came to life" as if an ancient, long-dormant machine had been awakened.
A silvery-white luster emerged from the deepest part, first in a fine, scattered manner, and then rapidly spread out like a tide, layer upon layer, until the entire formation was completely illuminated in just a few breaths!
A deep, suppressed rumble slowly emanated from the depths of the formation. It wasn't an explosion, but rather an extremely heavy sound, as if it carried the operation of countless spatial coordinates.
The star charts below slowly rotated, precise and indifferent like gears, without the slightest deviation, as if... self-calibrating some distant coordinate.
This scene happened so fast and so abruptly that Sean and the group of old nobles didn't even have time to react.
The newly appointed lord didn't even show his face; instead, he directly... activated the teleportation array?
What is this being done?
Are they avoiding each other? Or... do they never intend to meet at all?
For the first time, a slight crack appeared in the composure in Sean's eyes, who had been calm and collected, as if everything was under control.
His brows furrowed slowly, a subtle change that sent a chill down the spines of the Wind-Listening Qingping Wizards who knew him well.
Because they knew all too well that this was displeasure, and moreover, displeasure tinged with murderous intent.
For a level six Morning Star Wizard, for someone at the top of the old nobility, this attitude of being "ignored" is itself an extremely direct, even blatant, offense!
The atmosphere in the air instantly turned cold.
The next moment, the Wind-Listening Green-Ping Wizard moved.
He simply raised his hand, his fair, slender, and almost flawless palm gently clenching in the air.
The movements were casual, even somewhat nonchalant.
But it was this pinch that made it happen.
call……
A gentle breeze quietly appeared.
Next came a faint floral fragrance.
Then, countless petals appeared out of thin air across the entire teleportation plaza.
It appeared without any origin or trace.
The petals drifted down slowly, seemingly gentle, light, and even carrying a touch of warm beauty.
But when they cover the working astrolabe.
Click.
A very faint sound.
The array star plate, which was originally rotating at high speed and stably, suddenly stopped!
The silvery-white spatial rules fluctuated, as if suppressed by an invisible hand, instantly leaving no ripples.
The entire formation was forcibly "stopped".
"Lord Lynn..."
The voice of the Wind-Listening Green-Ping Wizard slowly rang out.
"I think you need to give us an explanation."
As he spoke, he turned slightly to the side.
His gaze fell on a certain direction in mid-air.
There, a figure stood silently in the void, seemingly out of nowhere.
He was tall and slender, standing straight, yet he did not display any sharpness; instead, he exuded an extremely restrained calmness.
His eyes were deep and his face was handsome, but his expression was not ostentatious, and there was even a faint smile on his lips.
He wore a long robe with gilded black patterns, the dark gold patterns flowing subtly in the luster, interspersed with green tree shadow patterns that swayed slightly as if they were alive.
This is a lord's robe personally commissioned by Lynn, a symbol of his status.
As the Wind-Listening Qingping Wizard's gaze fell upon that figure, the other Morning Star Wizards also looked up at it.
In an instant, questioning, indifference, dissatisfaction, scrutiny... all sorts of emotions intertwined silently in the air.
However, faced with all of this...
Lynn's reaction was surprisingly calm, one could even say... indifferent.
He offered no explanation, nor did he respond. He simply spoke softly, his voice not loud, yet it clearly overwhelmed the entire square:
"Our Natural Divine Dynasty's war against the extraterritorial civilizations of the gods has been underway for some time now."
"The other three domains have already taken action."
As he spoke, his gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and for a moment, many people felt a strange gloom in their hearts.
"Now... it's our turn in the Western Yuan Forest Region."
"The inter-domain formation has been activated. Next, we'll go to the Pano plane and wipe out those followers of the Goddess of the Magic Network."
These words immediately caused an uproar among all the Morning Star wizards present.
What do you mean?
Do you really think that all these old nobles are here to obediently follow your orders?
So many Morning Star wizards have gathered here; they're here to confront you and force your hand!
As a result, Lynn completely ignored him and directly gave the "order".
The Morning Star Wizards were in an uproar, their auras surging.
The leader, Sean the wizard, was now laughing in rage, his entire body trembling slightly. His beautiful, deep eyes, though now concealing a murderous intent, held a chilling glint that threatened to erupt at any moment… (End of Chapter)