Chapter 291: The Foresight Remains Unwavering

Chapter 291: The Foresight Remains Unwavering

November 22, 2024

"Where is the main force of the Draconid army now?" Su Nan asked.

"Just over thirty kilometers away in Blackstone Canyon, there are over two million troops stationed there," the staff replied, handing over a report.

Su Nan took the report and saw that it detailed the battles between the Star Alliance's forces and the Xig Plane over the years.

In addition to the Draconid Empire, Blackthorn Tower had also stationed twelve Sorcerer Towers, thirty Blackthorn Colossi, and over five hundred thousand Automaton Puppets in the Xig Plane.

In the nearly decade-long war, both sides had suffered losses, mostly among their ground troops, and none of their Sorcerer Towers had been damaged.

The biggest loss occurred recently when the Xig Plane's forces were supporting the Ulam Plane, resulting in the loss of four Sorcerer Towers and twenty-five Blackthorn Colossi, severely damaging their essence.

With the fall of the Ulam Plane, the Xig Plane's forces had lost their momentum and no longer pressed as aggressively as before, aiming to annihilate the Star Alliance. Instead, they gradually retreated, adopting a defensive stance.

Su Nan could guess the Xig Plane's intentions.

With the example of the Ulam Plane's defeat, the Xig Plane's only thought now was probably to withstand the Star Alliance's offensive and hold out until Blackthorn Tower's headquarters could send reinforcements.

Handing the report to Li Ze, Su Nan waited for her to finish reading before saying, "The upcoming war will be under your command."

With the Star Alliance's war constructs now completely overwhelming the Xig Plane, and their ground troops also holding the advantage, the outcome of this war was no longer in doubt. The only question was how long it would take for the Star Alliance to conquer the Xig Plane.

Due to the war, Su Nan's cultivation speed had slowed down considerably over the years, and he planned to focus more on his cultivation going forward.

Expanding territories and strengthening the Star Alliance were important, but his own cultivation as the Controller was equally crucial.

Whether the Star Alliance could rise to the ranks of second-rate Sorcerer forces depended not only on its strength but also on his potential advancement to the True Spirit Sorcerer rank.

Back at the top of the Starlight Sorcerer Tower, Su Nan sat beside the Elemental Furnace.

Inside the massive furnace, deep blue liquid churned silently, emitting a faint blue mist visible to the naked eye.

These were nearly tangible energy particles.

The entire top floor was filled with an extremely high concentration of energy particles.

The efficiency of cultivation in such an environment was evident.

In fact, after the construction of the simplified Elemental Furnace, Su Nan's cultivation efficiency had significantly improved.

Initially, he had expected it to take at least three hundred years to break through to the third level of crystallization, but with the simplified Elemental Furnace, he was certain he could achieve this breakthrough within three hundred years.

Clearing his mind of distractions, Su Nan focused his thoughts and began his quiet cultivation.

Time flew by.

As Su Nan immersed himself in cultivation, occasionally taking breaks to enhance the facilities of the advanced Sorcerer Tower, the war in the Xig Plane raged on.

Facing the numerous enhanced Sorcerer Towers of the Star Alliance, the Blackthorn Tower's Sorcerer Towers were no match.

Even with over ten additional Sorcerer Towers later sent by Blackthorn Tower headquarters, they continued to retreat in the face of the Star Alliance's formidable war capabilities.

In the year 2283 of the Starlight Calendar, the Star Alliance and the Xig Plane's forces engaged in a major battle in Dragon Fang Canyon, with a combined force of over five million troops and more than sixty Sorcerer Towers.

The battle lasted for half a month, and in the end, the Xig Plane's forces were completely routed, with their Sorcerer Towers destroyed and their ground troops suffering heavy losses.

After the battle, it was found that the Xig Plane had lost twelve Sorcerer Towers, all of which fell into the hands of the Star Alliance.

Automaton Puppet casualties exceeded one hundred thousand, and Draconid army casualties, including their families, surpassed one million!

After this battle, the Star Alliance broke through the Xig Plane's defensive line and began advancing into surrounding areas, conquering cities and territories.

Over a decade later, the Star Alliance had captured over two-thirds of the Xig Plane.

However, just as the Star Alliance was about to launch a final assault to conquer the remaining territory, they discovered that the Xig Plane's forces had mysteriously withdrawn.

"What's going on?"

Su Nan, upon receiving the message, hurried to the council chamber and immediately asked Li Ze for an explanation.

Li Ze replied with a peculiar expression, "According to our investigations, the Sorcerers, war constructs, and Automaton Legions of the Xig Plane have all disappeared, along with the Draconid Empire's royalty and nobility, including the Draconid army and their families."

Su Nan raised an eyebrow and said, "So, the Xig Plane is now left with only the weak, sick, and elderly?"

"Exactly.

Li Ze nodded in agreement.

"What's Blackthorn Tower's plan?" Su Nan asked, slightly puzzled.

Is it that they've realized they can't win against us, so they've given up on the Xig Plane?

Suddenly, an idea struck Su Nan, and he said, "Contact Fachardo and have him keep an eye on the Manro Plane to see if there's any sign of Draconid armies.")



Li Ze was momentarily taken aback but quickly understood. She immediately turned and gave the order.

Three days later, Fachardo sent a message saying that a large Draconid army had been discovered on the battlefield in the Manro Plane.

"As expected, Blackthorn Tower is planning to concentrate their forces in the Manro Plane and engage us there."

Li Ze could understand Blackthorn Tower's actions.

After all, no matter how you looked at it, the Xig Plane being conquered by the Star Alliance was a certainty. Rather than stubbornly resisting, it was better to preserve their precious forces, transfer them to the Manro Plane, and reinforce the defenses there.

"Blackthorn Tower is being quite decisive," Su Nan chuckled. "Since they're willingly giving up the Xig Plane, we won't be polite either. Let's deploy our forces and quickly capture the remaining towns."

Li Ze nodded and asked, "What about the Manro Plane? With the sudden increase in enemy forces, do we need to redeploy troops to support Fachardo?"

"Let's send some additional troops," Su Nan agreed readily, then asked about another matter. "How are the other Sorcerer forces faring in the battle?"

Li Ze spread her hands, "It's a stalemate, with both sides trading blows."

"The Deep Blue Alliance has driven the Wild Spirit's army out of the Sea Sky Plane Cluster and even counterattacked into the Wild Spirit's territory, capturing two planes. They're slightly ahead."

"The Celestial Tower and the Blood Jungle are evenly matched. Neither side intends to expand the battlefield, and they continue to fight in the Wind Spring Plane, pouring in massive amounts of troops and War Constructs. That place has become a meat grinder, and by the time the war ends, the Wind Spring Plane will likely be in ruins."

The war between the Star Alliance, the Thousand-headed Bird, and Blackthorn Tower had their forces spread across twenty-two planes, each fighting with great momentum and affecting many.

However, the Celestial Tower and the Blood Jungle, each had military might that individually surpassed the combined forces of the Star Alliance, the Thousand-headed Bird, and Blackthorn Tower.

With such colossal forces from these two powers clashing in a single plane, one could imagine the devastating destruction it would cause.

Even if the Wind Spring Plane somehow avoided complete annihilation, it would likely take thousands of years after the war to recover.

"What about the Dark Throne and the Codex of Wisdom?" Su Nan asked.

"The Dark Throne repelled the Codex of Wisdom's army and even counterattacked into the Sacred Grove Plane Cluster. The Codex of Wisdom is now at a disadvantage, having lost five planes to the Dark Throne," Li Ze replied.

This was the opposite of the situation between the Deep Blue Alliance and the Wild Spirit.

However, Su Nan wasn't surprised. The reason the Codex of Wisdom could be mentioned alongside powerful Sorcerer forces like the Dark Throne and the Deep Blue Alliance was that it had gathered a group of affiliated organizations under its banner by leveraging its resources.

Its own war potential was not as strong as that of other large Sorcerer forces.

Now, with the Codex of Wisdom's affiliated organizations engaged with Blackthorn Tower, the Pale Mask, the Guild, and other black Sorcerer forces, it was not surprising that it was at a disadvantage in its battle against the Dark Throne.

However, the Codex of Wisdom was a large organization and didn't have to worry about being defeated.

Su Nan recalled that after the Sorcerer Civil War, several large Sorcerer forces remained intact, with only a few suffering significant losses.

"The battles between other affiliated organizations and black Sorcerer forces are also at a stalemate, and it's unlikely that a winner will emerge in the short term."

Su Nan nodded in understanding.

The Sorcerer forces involved in this civil war were all deeply rooted, possessing vast resources that could be continuously converted into military might.

Even when temporarily at a disadvantage, they wouldn't be completely overwhelmed.

This was why the Sorcerer Civil War had lasted for over five hundred years.

Eventually, the prolonged high-intensity war depleted the resources of some Sorcerer forces, causing the situation to rapidly deteriorate, and many Sorcerer forces began to fall one after another.

In this context, the Star Alliance, a third-rate Sorcerer force, stood out by capturing two planes from Blackthorn Tower.

In the year 2296 of the Starlight Calendar, the Star Alliance conquered the last town in the Xig Plane, bringing the entire plane under its control.

As before, the Star Alliance didn't immediately shift its focus to the Manro Plane. Instead, they took their time to consolidate their control over the Xig Plane and assimilate their gains.

After conquering two planes, the Star Alliance reaped a bountiful harvest, but they also needed a break to consolidate their gains before advancing into the Manro Plane.)



Under Su Nan's command, the entire logistics system sprang into action, feverishly producing puppets, engraved constructs, demon ships, and star fortresses. With ample resources, the war machine of the Star Alliance grew stronger with each passing second.)



In a woodland surrounded by towering trees, the surroundings were shrouded in a vast mist.

High above, at a distance of several dozen meters from the treetops, clouds swirled, and within the mist, purple lightning crackled, resembling soaring dragons.

Occasionally, specks of light appeared in the void, drifting slowly with the gentle breeze.

These were highly concentrated, crystallized energy particle clusters.

Maisa hovered in the air atop a tree, gazing at the distant flashes of lightning.

Behind her, a sorcerer respectfully narrated the recent developments in the war.

"The Star Alliance has conquered the Xig Plane and is now recuperating and rebuilding its military strength. It won't be long before they advance into the Manro Plane!"

"The disparity in strength is evident. Unless the Blackthorn Tower headquarters sends reinforcements, it's only a matter of time before the Star Alliance conquers the Manro Plane!"

After listening to the sorcerer's report, Maisa hadn't spoken yet when Oliver, standing beside her, sighed softly, "I never expected the Star Alliance to break the stalemate first. I thought the Thousand-headed Bird would perform better."

He turned to Maisa and smiled, "Your judgment, as always, is impeccable. This affiliated organization, the Star Alliance, has been quite impressive in recent years."

Maisa smiled faintly and said, "A sorcerer organization that has developed in the Starlight Continent, which has been sealed off for two thousand years, is not to be taken lightly. I merely happened to come across them and recruited them."

Roning, standing nearby, glanced deeply at Maisa and smiled without speaking.

Back in the Crystal Plane, when he witnessed the Star Alliance's crushing defeat of the Blackthorn Tower's forces and Su Nan's single-handed elimination of hundreds of sorcerers, he knew that Su Nan and the Star Alliance were extraordinary.

But he never imagined that the Star Alliance would be the first to conquer the Xig and Ulam Planes.

The Blackthorn Tower hadn't suffered at the hands of the Thousand-headed Bird but was instead bitten hard by a third-rate sorcerer organization. It was indeed a surprising turn of events.

Recommending a highly promising affiliated organization was also considered a merit for True Spirit Sorcerers.

When this news reached the Codex of Wisdom, it was clear that the Grand Scholars would further elevate their evaluation of Maisa.

At this thought, Roning couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Why hadn't he been so lucky to encounter a rising sorcerer organization with such immense potential like the Star Alliance?

Oliver laughed, "In this sorcerer civil war, the Star Alliance, the Thousand-headed Bird, and the Blackthorn Tower might be the first to settle the score."

"Perhaps," Maisa replied casually, her eyes flickering slightly.

She was already aware of the critical battle where the Star Alliance conquered the Ulam Plane.

Witnessing the formidable firepower displayed by the Starlight Wizard Tower, she was both surprised and enlightened.

It seemed that Su Nan had developed an advanced energy supply device based on her experimental notes, surpassing the Elemental Reservoir, which laid the foundation for significantly enhancing the long-range strike capabilities of the sorcerer tower.

"That Su Nan, he always manages to surprise us," Maisa thought to herself.

She had a premonition that Su Nan and the Star Alliance's future development might far exceed her expectations.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the distance, interrupting Maisa's thoughts.

She gazed intently at the source, and amidst the mist, a burst of vibrant rainbow light soared into the sky, weaving a massive portal-like shape in the void, accompanied by intense spatial fluctuations.

Witnessing this, a cold smile appeared on Roning's face.

"Those three still haven't given up. They're desperate to leave the Realm of Truth!" Oliver laughed.

"Then we can't let them go," Roning said expressionlessly.

With the situation turning in their favor, they couldn't allow the three True Spirit Sorcerers from the Blackthorn Tower to return and interfere in the war.

Until the sorcerer civil war concluded, these three had to remain here.

"Let's move. We can't let the spatial channel form," Maisa said, taking the lead and dashing out as a streak of light.

Roning and Oliver followed closely, their bodies also transforming into streaks of light.

In an instant, the three streaks of light reached the location of the vibrant rainbow light.

The next moment, a mighty surge of energy enveloped the surroundings, marking the beginning of a battle between True Spirit Sorcerers!

(End of Chapter)

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