What was bound to come would come sooner or later. After serving as decoration for several days, Lu PingAn suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance.
"They're here."
This world was not particularly large. Its usable seas were probably smaller than Earth's Atlantic Ocean, yet Lu PingAn could sense its fear and unease. It seemed to sense the coming change, yet had always been unable to resist it.
But at this moment, it was brimming with joy and bestowed a revelation upon Lu PingAn, its "Favorite Son."
Reinforcements had arrived—or rather, the world's former masters had returned.
Deities, or beings akin to them, had entered this world.
"Two deities, three demigods, six Overlord-levels."
No more detailed report was needed. Your Excellency Xiu Yi's communication was even more straightforward.
She had not only brought the latest intelligence but was also broadcasting the battle report live.
The anticipated slow advance never happened. Not long after entering the world, the high-end forces had already clashed.
Clearly, a swift victory had not been achieved. The deities played more of a supporting role, while the demigods had all encountered opponents of their own. This time, the visitors from another realm were quite formidable.
In a war over ownership of a world, neither side could afford to hold back. They had opened with Royal Flush-level trump cards. Even if Lu Mouren had still been on their side, he probably would not have had the chance to participate in a battle at this level.
But now, Shark Overlord, who had become the dominant force of the region, could not possibly be ignored.
Total war erupted in full while Lu PingAn was absent. The arrogant reinforcements looked down on the local natives and went straight for their opponents, launching a full-scale Plane War.
Then, just as