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Dark clouds gradually gathered in the clear sky, causing a rapid imbalance in elemental concentrations in some areas. Abnormal Magic Power movement created dazzling rainbows, and the radiance of mage towers surged through the clouds.

A mountain rain is coming.

The alarm bells of the Song of Evergreen's magical platform rang, and the entire ship shook as a warning signal came through. The pinnacle of magical craftsmanship of the Dusk Moon Dynasty had detected the impending elemental attack.

"Your Highness Kang De! More than twenty fortress-class heavy magical artifacts are aimed at us!"

Although he didn't understand the exact intensity of the attack, Kang De noticed the wavering and panic on the faces of the elven sailors opposite him, and then he understood.

Since the plan to wage war against the Broken Isles was set, intelligence gathering has been underway. Kang De has also consulted many people, from naval officers of the three countries to local nobles in Distant Harbor, and even returned to Danfeng Lucerne to ask Tina. The most frequently mentioned term was island defense system.

As a land of flowing gold in the western seas, the Broken Isles are a place where businesses thrive and people have plenty of gold, so security has always been a top priority.

From the very beginning, over the centuries, the island lords have consistently invested vast sums of money in the maintenance, expansion, and innovation of their heavily fortified defense system. They are seen as easy targets by the Arcane Council and the Dusk Moon Dynasty, characterized by their extravagant spending, generously providing ample financial support and testing grounds for the development of magical technology worldwide.

In short, generation after generation of leaders of the Broken Isles have an obsessive, almost fanatical, passion for tower defense, as if they have a phobia of persecution, and they are desperately decorating their homes.

Even the word "Broken Isles" has been distorted in pronunciation to create a new adjective used to mock or ridicule someone's extreme lack of security.

But to be fair, the Broken Isles' defense system is really impressive.

Its defensive density, magical level, and elemental energy level are all insane. In addition, each major island has built a fortified fortress and stockpiled a large amount of food and military supplies, comparable to a major town on the mainland. The island lords' Shelter represent the highest level of security in the world, even surpassing the secret palaces of mainland monarchs.

Therefore, this land of desire, flowing with gold coins, is actually the toughest nut to crack in the world. Let's not even mention the shameful pirates. Even the three great powers of the world, who covet and are envious of the extremely high profits here, can only acknowledge that the Broken Isles maintain their de facto independence and regard them as quasi-nation-level powers. Attacking here means extremely high losses, and the gains are completely disproportionate to the costs.

In fact, the Broken Isles later used this as a selling point to attract investment, tourists, and businessmen, since it is one of the safest and most stable areas in the world.

A speech by the fourteenth island lord has become a well-known quote and advertising slogan.

"Welcome to the Broken Isles, ladies and gentlemen! This is the immortal fortress of the world, the eternally shining jewel, a land of dreams forever flowing with wealth and joy. No army or fleet of the Mortal World can destroy or occupy it. Only the wrath of the gods, descending as a destructive meteor from the heavens, or the roar of the sea god unleashing a tsunami of towering waves, can annihilate this land. And I assure you, if that day ever comes, admission to the Broken Isles will be free all day long!"

The gods of heaven and sea did not come, but the Cathayan did.

That day, a meteorite fell from the sky and crashed into the sea far away, creating a high-speed tsunami that swept across the Broken Isles like a slap at a speed of hundreds of kilometers per hour.

The defense systems that generations of island owners had built up over hundreds of years, which they were so proud of, were kicked down in one fell swoop.

The power of heaven and earth creates countless wonders, turning mountains into seas and oceans into mulberry fields. Before the immense power of meteorites entering the sea and tsunamis raging, even the most fortified fortress is nothing but a joke.

Therefore, in the conflict with Kang De, the Broken Isles were practically being bullied.

That is the significance of strategic weapons.

Kang De, wielding the Forbidden Spell stick unilaterally, possessed undisputed strategic initiative. A single threat was enough to cause the security credibility built up over hundreds of years in the Broken Isles to collapse. No one believed that this indestructible fortress could withstand the wrath of heaven and earth, not even the island lords themselves.

This is an absolute disadvantage in terms of strategic initiative.

They can only react passively, but dare not launch an attack.

But now, the situation has suddenly changed.

The monstrous Predator bizarre and terrifying forms indiscriminately attacking all ships and creatures, whether they belong to the Broken Isles or to Kang De's forces.

The Fire Thief initially thought this was some kind of accident or some other inside story, something that couldn't possibly be the Broken Isles' usual methods and force. But what's happening now has shattered that assumption. During the operation to rescue the navies of various nations, the Broken Isles' island defense system has been fully activated and is about to launch an attack on them.

Strange phenomena flashed in the sky, elemental rays locked onto the target, the sea trembled restlessly, even the sea monsters besieging the two ships became agitated, and even the arrogant elven navy showed signs of unease.

To conquer the Broken Isles, the Elven Royal Navy would need to mobilize its entire force, draw more than half of its spellcaster army from the Royal Army, and even construct floating islands and deploy unprecedentedly massive attack platforms to engage the Broken Isles' coastal magic fortresses at a safe distance and dismantle that deadly island defense system. Right now, even including the Knight Astolfo, they only have five ships.

Moreover, they are scattered.

Moreover, it is located in the waters of the Broken Isles.

The outcome was almost certain; they couldn't even withstand the first volley.

The captain of the Song of Evergreen froze for a moment, his face turning ashen, before roaring, "Except for spellcasters, all crew members, evacuate to the Astolfo immediately! Magic core overloaded! Deploy shields! Prepare to intercept and neutralize elemental attacks! Execute immediately!"

At the same time, the sounds of two other ships could be heard on the communication channel.

These are another elven flagship and a magic-armored warship from the Azure Fleet.

"Kang De Highness, I suspect you won't make it in time. The Gliding Light and Flying Shadow is prepared to sacrifice itself. We will demonstrate the courage of the Elven Navy to this despicable enemy who launched this undeclared war. Please convey our final decision to Her Majesty the Queen: the entire crew is determined to wash away the shame of our capture with a glorious death."

"Kang De Highness, the Azure Fury is here... This may be the Navy's destiny. Please convey our message to the Council. Please kill everyone on the Broken Isles to avenge us."

There was a sense of surprise followed by calm in their voices.

Soldiers are generally more open-minded than ordinary people.

The endless enemies from the deep sea have already forced them to use all their strength to fight back, and the desperate island defenses of the Broken Isles are about to launch a pincer attack. There is no way they can survive; even if they jump ship and abandon ship, they will only be food for the monster fish in the sea.

Kang De's face was ashen.

He looked around at the people who had rushed to the central platform, the Imperial sailors, the Valentan guards, and even the elven soldiers opposite him—everyone was watching him.

Teleportation abilities cannot take away living beings; all his methods can only be used for attack, not defense. Faced with a defensive system that has been built over hundreds of years, people's despair is understandable, especially since the other two warships are still dozens of miles away—too late.

--calm.

They will all die.

--calm.

Even the people and elves on the Afu and Song of Evergreen could not be saved.

--calm.

They brought them here, but they can't bring them back.

--calm.

Think of a way, think of a way, think of a way! We can't panic, we can't panic, we can't panic...

Kang De suddenly opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and shouted sternly into the walkie-talkie, "All ships, defend with all your might and strive to save yourselves. There can be no slackening or giving up!"

There's no time to explain too much—they'll see it anyway!

The Fire Thief tossed a piece of iron and shouted, "Horus! From the heavens!"

The Transformers immediately understood, and the weapon system reconfigured. A small, spacecraft-like jet propulsion device roared into the sky, and Kang De opened the Phase Door, his figure suddenly disappearing.

Those who looked over were all taken aback.

Then Horus roared, "You all heard that!"

As the steel cables were released, elven sailors slid onto the Afu, where they continued to draw their bows and arrows and snipe at the sea monsters. On the Song of Evergreen, spellcasters manipulated Flame to block and strangle the monsters. The magic platform switched to defensive mode, operating at full power, and the interception system was activated.

"The Song of Evergreen!"

Horus's voice rang out. "Manipulate the winds of heaven and earth, let my voice resound throughout the entire sea!"

In an instant, a gust of wind swept across, and the metallic clang of the Transformers sounded like the clanging of swords being drawn from their sheaths.

"Spellcasters serving in the island defense system of the Broken Isles! I am Horus, Sons of Kang De!"

"Now, countless monsters from the sea are launching indiscriminate attacks, devouring the innocent and assaulting ships. We do not consider this an act of war, but rather a natural disaster. My father, Kang De, is commanding his troops to fight back with all their might! Afterward, we will address the root of the problem and save the innocent people!"

"Therefore, immediately cease your hostile actions!"

"I know you are merely following orders, but you are human beings, not weapons. Carefully consider the rationale behind this order, as well as its consequences and costs! I can clearly admit to you that, given the current situation, the four warships stranded on the Broken Isles will all sink under the full force of the island defense system's attack, and even my father's power is insufficient to protect them—but then what!"

"They are navies from three world powers! Attacking them is tantamount to declaring war on these three nations—and you won't even see their fleets arrive, because I can assure you, with my father's unparalleled spatial mastery, even if your attack were ten times stronger, it wouldn't be able to harm him!"

"Even if my father couldn't protect the lives of these soldiers, he could still kill you to make them pay for their deaths! Everything will vanish here! And you! Even if you die, the three enraged superpowers will hold you accountable worldwide for your wartime actions today. Your families, teachers, classmates, and tribes—I assure you, they will suffer a thousand times more than you do today!"

"If you dare to launch an attack!"

So the choice is yours!

"Will you obey reckless orders and ruin your future, or will you use your powerful weapons to cleanse the beaches, protect the innocent, and even earn your Father's reward, rescue, and recruitment—the choice is yours! I am Horus, and I command you to immediately cease the elemental irradiation!"

The officers on each ship understood Lord Horus's intentions and felt a glimmer of hope, but they also frowned inwardly because Lord Horus's words were too aggressive and domineering, with an extremely domineering tone and almost no room for compromise or concession—if only his tone had softened a little!

But they didn't know how to offer their advice.

The elemental radiation enveloping this area showed absolutely no signs of shifting or stopping.

Their hearts sank.

Mei Xizhu looked up at the sky, sensing the elemental concentration, and shouted a warning, "The elemental irradiation phenomenon is intensifying! The heavy magic device has completed its preheating and is now charging up!"

The chief elven mage roared, "Prepare for the charge!"

Just then, a monk exclaimed in surprise, "From the heavens!"

Dark clouds rolled and dispersed, the sky was extremely gloomy, Flame roared, and meteors fell from the sky.

"Forbidden Spell--"

Entering the White Mist World, the Scales of Time are turned upside down, seven times faster than in another world. The gates of space are reversed, and mass acceleration is repeated. A small mountain that was leveled near Moyani rolls and vibrates like a fiery meteor.

It pierced through the thick clouds of the otherworld, falling like a blade of destruction.

A month ago, the Forbidden Spell struck an area of sea quite far from the Broken Isles, causing a tsunami that nearly submerged the entire archipelago. This time, however, it was clear to everyone that the Forbidden Spell's edge was aimed directly at the target, without the slightest deviation.

Not only the officers of the ships, but also the panicked people of the Broken Isles, the spellcasters guarding the mage towers and island defense systems, and the mercenaries everywhere, all saw the fiery meteor descending from the sky.

Forbidden Spell!

The sea monsters, Kang De's threat, and the anger of the Three Kingdoms are all too distant to feel real. These people are actually quite happy after launching their attack and even hearing Horus's ultimatum, feeling a sense of triumph—finally, it's our turn to make a move!

Therefore, those who are shameless will surely see the Yellow River!

When the Forbidden Spell crashed down, all the teasing and mockery turned into panic.

--Because this time, it's not some Horus's intimidation or threat, but Kang De's actual action. The Forbidden Spell sword hangs high in the sky, ready to wipe you all out in a minute!

"Stop immediately!"

Horus's roar echoed throughout the entire sea.

"Either you all die with me!"

Do you think I'm joking?

[Beep] Your mom, do you recognize this?!

"You bastards! You're all finished!"

Time is running out!

"Stop elemental irradiation!"

Thirty seconds!

You will all die!

"Then all of you should die!"

The howling and roaring sound waves rolled in, the threat of destruction was imminent, even the sky seemed to be darkening, Kang De's Forbidden Spell and Horus's fierce roar mingled together, dark clouds pressed down on the city, and the end was nigh.

"This makes absolutely no sense!"

At the heavily fortified magical fortress of Ajinsi Island, the Star Master abruptly pulled the astrolabe. "Cease the lock!"

We must confirm the order with the island owner again!

The spellcasters on Hughes Island also made their decision.

The elemental beams from the mage towers receded, and the arcs of light dissipated.

Mei Xizhu shouted, "The elemental concentration is decreasing! The elemental irradiation phenomenon is fading! Four have already disappeared! Seven places! They're giving up!"

Horus roared, "Ten! Twelve! Twelve have already given up! Look around, who else is left! Who else wants to kill everyone!"

A deafening Forbidden Spell, dragging a trail of raging flames, descended from the sky, growing ever closer. Its colossal form hurtled down with earth-shattering force. Faced with the threat of life and death, more and more spellcasters chose to give up. Yet another female spellcaster extinguished her star chart. "No!"

Mei Xizhu shouted, "Three! There are three left!"

"--Father!"

The Phase Door opened, and a dazzling arc of dark, deep light unfolded. In an instant, the blazing fire and shooting stars vanished, like a small illusionary magic trick disappearing from the world.

It was as if they had never been there.

Everyone stared blankly at the sky for over ten seconds.

Then, enthusiastic cheers rang out from all areas.

Not only the warships of various nations, but also the employees of the Broken Isles in their fortresses and military camps, wept with joy and shouted loudly, just like United States in a Hollywood movie who had defeated terrorists, aliens, subterranean people, giant monsters, and North Korea.

A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.

When Kang De's figure reappeared on A Fu's ball, he was greeted with the most enthusiastic and sincere cheers. The defeated generals of these countries had previously felt a mixture of awe and awkwardness towards Kang De, after all, the other party was the arrogant and Cathayan, while they themselves were pitiful prisoners.

But now, genuine respect and affection are growing.

Their hearts were still pounding, but everyone was filled with admiration for Kang De, because what had just happened was truly explosive! To use Forbidden Spell to press against the opponent's forehead, forcing them to admit defeat and back down, risking their lives, threatening death to defy him, the brave prevailing in a narrow encounter—that's what real men are!

Kang De pulled out a walkie-talkie. "How are things going for you?"

"Gliding Light and Flying Shadow, all elemental illumination has ceased!"

"Azure Fury, all locks on us have been lifted!"

Mei Xizhu shouted, "My lord! There are still three elemental beams aimed at us!"

Kang De frowned, about to ask a question, when he suddenly looked up. His Phoenix Vision allowed him to observe a dense elemental reaction, and in the northern direction, a dazzling Magic Power light shot into the sky!

The Song of Evergreen issued a loud warning. "Elemental attack detected en route!"

Mei Xizhu also reported, "All the attacks came from the central island!"

A cold glint flashed in Kang De's eyes.

He seemed to understand something.

"Prepare for defense!"

The number of enemies has dwindled.

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PS1: Update! I didn't expect Teacher Cai Ming's V debut... After watching it yesterday, I felt that Teacher Cai Ming hadn't taken the pulse yet, or that the team hadn't done their homework well, and was acting like a close sister coaxing a child--but what everyone wants to see is Teacher Cai Ming's venomous remarks.