Just as Han Dong was establishing himself as the leader of the uprising in the Slums.
Pharaoh Ed Louis had naturally not been idle either. Although he had abandoned the Slums and placed the Main Battlefield in The First Ring and the pyramid district, he had other moves underway in secret.
The death of one Grand Priest, the betrayal of two Grand Priests, and the failed invasion by the Wind God had shaken Ed's confidence and bred a trace of anxiety in his heart.
The priest responsible for gathering intelligence was currently delivering a report.
"According to information sent back by the deceased Apprentice Priests and the leaders of organizations in the Slums, a large number of residents from that strange town have mixed into the Slums. Every one of them possesses terrifying and bizarre abilities.
"Furthermore, the wormhole transport reports indicate that most of the residents have already left the town.
"We could try attacking from behind and seize their town... Perhaps we could cut off the energy source of those strange townsfolk, find their identity records there, or even uncover information regarding their weaknesses."
Ed nodded.
"Once we launch a surprise attack on the town, the townsfolk in the Slums will certainly rush back to defend it.
"We must also account for the Spatial Transfer of the Ancestral Body... I will conduct a lightning raid.
"Before the raid, I will send people to impose Spatial Lockdown around the town.
"The lightning raid will be limited to five minutes.
"Once the time is up, we will withdraw immediately regardless of our progress... I still intend to keep the Main Battlefield at the pyramid.
"After all, if they wish to win the Node War, they must explore the pyramid and defeat me. There is no need to focus our attention