Rule over a region, enjoy peace forever

This Blazing Pillar, powerful enough to leave devastation across the continent, was completely absorbed by Sky-Piercing Pillar "Sky-Piercing Pillar" as if it had encountered its natural enemy.

Until

Not a drop was wasted.

Chen Fan silently gazed at the Level-1 Sky-Piercing Pillar standing in place. This Sky-Piercing Pillar, hundreds of meters high, was now radiating intense light, just like the sun.

The temperature is extremely high.

Even from tens of meters away, he could feel the heat wave.

Level-1 Sky-Piercing Pillar can easily withstand a full-force attack from Level-20 Heavenly Dao Cannon.

This is the first "Sky-Piercing Pillar" in the Mortal Domain to carry Nuclear Warhead.

If the war hadn't officially started yet, he would have liked to throw a missile at the Feng Qiya Continent to see the effect.

But

The Max-Level Effect of Level-10 Sky-Piercing Pillar is "Power Increase".

The Max-Level Effect of the Level-20 Sky-Piercing Pillar is "Double the damage dealt to targets outside the Eternal Night Continent".

He wanted to see if using Level-20 Sky-Piercing Pillar to support the Heavenly Dao Cannon could trigger these two Max-Level Effect.

Then.

A Sky-Piercing Pillar with 20 levels rose from the ground.

Once this level 20 Sky-Piercing Pillar was fully filled, the Mortal Domain possessed two "Cruise Missile carrying Nuclear Warheads."

Just as he was preparing to begin test explosions in the Sea Domain.

The Message Talisman in my arms rang.

It was an urgent report from "Feng Qiya Continent," sent directly to him without going through any intermediaries.

"Domain Lord, the people from the Feng Qiya Continent just captured our people in the city, charged them with spying, gave them a flogging, and then sent them back."

"Covered in wounds, but not in mortal danger."

"What should we do?"

"That's interesting."

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly. He had not accepted the 5 billion Eerie Stone that Feng Qiya Continent had compensated him with last time, and had left them on the Feng Qiya Continent. He would send people over from time to time to count the number of Eerie Stone and to gather information about the Feng Qiya Continent.

Everything remained peaceful until then.

Even though everyone knows what his people are doing, no one dares to touch them.

But this was a sudden probing.

What happened?

Does Feng Qiya Continent want to initiate war?

"Treat the injuries first, then condemn the other side's actions and demand an explanation."

"And clearly inform them."

"Mortal Domain doesn't give an explanation after Incense Stick, the Mortal Domain will give an explanation to the Feng Qiya Continent. They will give an explanation every other Incense Stick's time until the Feng Qiya Continent gives an explanation."

The person on the other end of the Message Talisman was visibly taken aback, but still replied in a deep voice, "Received, Domain Lord."

After hanging up the Message Talisman.

Chen Fan suddenly laughed, looking up at the two fully charged Sky-Piercing Pillar in front of him. Now he had a place to test their power. He could also test the Sky-Piercing Pillar's cruising capabilities.

Killing two birds with one stone.

Feng Qiya Continent.

At this moment, the Lord of the Feng Qiya Continent, an Elderly Man with white hair, was sitting on the Throne, his face gloomy as he tapped the armrest, as if waiting for some information. None of the ministers around him made any rash moves.

The entire Palace felt extremely oppressive.

Silence.

The advancement of the Feng Qiya Continent to the Third-Level Continent... seems a long way off in the near future.

The requirements for advancing to the Third-Level Continent are quite simple.

Complete all Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing on the First-Level Continent and Second-Level Continent.

It consumes Soil from ten different continents.

Consumes 1 Continent Core.

After decades of development, the Feng Qiya Continent has obtained Soil from "ten different continents" through various means and has completed almost all the Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing.

Only one Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing and one Continent Core are needed to complete the advancement.

But

The Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing was easy to figure out, but they had no idea how to obtain it. After discussion among the "Counselors' Pavilion," they decided that since it was called the "Continent Core," it must be the core of a continent.

Of course.

It can only be obtained by completely destroying or occupying a continent.

To put it bluntly...

The point is to start a war and conquer a continent.

Since war is inevitable, we must find an easy target.

What continents surround it?

Take a look.

The "Dark Eerie Continent," whose nearly 90% area has been deliberately occupied by Strange Entities, mainly operates underground and engages in commerce. Its foundation is unknown but extremely strong, and it is an old-established Second-Level Continent.

The "Frostheaven Continent," dominated by the "Godslayer Clan" founded by a Strange Entities, is a Second-Level Race with countless Strange Tide. It is said to be a race that retreated from the "War Mire."

The surrounding continents are constantly on guard against this Strange Entities and are launching wars against it.

Extremely powerful.

We can't avoid it, so why would we dare to start a war?

The other continents around are either established Second-Level Continent or too far away. Since we are going to wage war, we must take the distance into account. The resources and foundation consumed in cross-distance warfare are not on the same level as those consumed in wars on home soil.

After thinking it over and over...

Ultimately, the only option left was to set the target at the "Mortal Domain".

A newly emerging power that has just advanced to the Second-Level Continent has occupied two continents. Although its style of doing things is extremely tough,

They all knew that this tough stance was also a disguise, used to protect themselves.

In the past, avoiding conflict was a sign of reluctance to go to war.

But now, if we want to advance to the Third-Level Continent, we must go to war, so we have no choice but to fight.

Their goal is not the "Eternal Night Continent".

The Eternal Night Continent is still under protection, so it's definitely impossible to invade. However, the "New Continent" occupied by the Mortal Domain is a possibility.

That's why this test happened.

If the Mortal Domain shows even the slightest intention not to go to war, it means the Mortal Domain has shown weakness, and if the Mortal Domain shows weakness, they will dare to attack and conquer the New Continent.

Ascend to the Third-Level Continent, crush all surrounding continents, and become the overlord of one region!

Enjoy eternal peace!

Just then

A man dressed in black robes quickly entered the Great Hall, knelt on one knee, and said in a deep voice, "The Mortal Domain has responded. The Mortal Domain condemns our actions and demands an explanation."

A letter was quickly handed over.

Lord of the Feng Qiya Continent, sat on her Throne, her brows furrowed as she gazed at the contents of the letter.

"A Letter from the Mortal Domain to the Feng Qiya Continent:"

"We have heard that your domain has harmed the people of our Mortal Domain is deeply perplexed."

"Since our two regions are neighbors, we should help and support each other. Why must we resort to arms against each other?"

"If this matter is not made clear, it may harm the harmony between the two regions, which is not what you gentlemen desire."

"Now, within the time limit of Incense Stick, we hope that your esteemed domain will explain the reasons in detail to dispel the doubts of the Mortal Domain."

"If a reply is received within the specified time, then past events can be forgotten and future friendships can be restored."

"If no reply is received by the deadline, the Mortal Domain shall also give a message. After this message, the Mortal Domain shall add a message every Incense Stick's time, until your realm's message arrives."

"Mortal Domain seeks is neither war nor resentment, but solely the word 'reason'."

I hope you will all consider this carefully.

"Respectfully submitted by Chen Fan of the Mortal Domain."

After reading this letter.

The brows of the Lord of the Feng Qiya Continent, which had been furrowed, suddenly relaxed, and a long-lost smile appeared on her face. She took the letter in her hand, looked down at the assembled ministers, and smiled.

"Pass it around and take a look."

"It's quite interesting to read in such a literary style; the Mortal Domain has finally... shown its weakness."

"According to their usual practices, shouldn't they have sent a Flying Boat equipped with the 'Heavenly Dao Cannon' to fire a shot?"

"Go and make preparations."

"Preparations for war."

The officials below laughed after reading the letter. What did it mean that "the entire Mortal Domain is deeply confused"? The Mortal Domain didn't even dare to use the word "deeply angry."

They don't even dare to use such repetitive words.

He really showed his weakness.

Although this is different from their usual style of doing things, perhaps something has happened internally, and they simply cannot accept a war at this time, or perhaps there are other reasons.

But that's not important.

On the Grassland, there are no injured animals; animals exist in only two states: uninjured and dead.

The same applies here.

Showing weakness will get you beaten.

"Your Majesty, the 'Vehicle Workshop' closest to the New Continent has already produced dozens of Flying Boat, each equipped with a Level-20 Heavenly Dao Cannon Flying Boat, ready to take off at any time."

"The Counselors' Pavilion has already devised Battle Plan: a lightning attack on the New Continent Mortal Domain the Mortal Domain can react, they will occupy and destroy the New Continent as quickly as possible to obtain the 'Continent Core' and bring it back to the Feng Qiya Continent."

"Your Holy Lord, the necessary provisions and troops have already been secretly mobilized."

Your Majesty

The ministers below also had smiles on their faces. These days, the intimidation of the "Mortal Domain" had been pressing down on everyone, and they were all holding their breath. Today, they finally got to enjoy themselves.

"Good."

Listening to the reports from his ministers below, the Elderly Man on the Throne stroked his beard with considerable pleasure: "Then wait until Incense Stick." "Didn't the Mortal Domain say that if no reply is received by the deadline, they should give us a word of advice?"

"After these words, a new word is added to the Mortal Domain every time Incense Stick."

"We'll sit here quietly and see what the Mortal Domain will say after Incense Stick."

"Very good."

"Very good."

Laughter filled the Great Hall, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

Even the Black-Robed Man who had entered the hall to report the news and knelt on the ground secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the Your Majesty finally seemed happy for once. (Feng Qiya Continent's edge.)

Five billion Eerie Stone piled up to form a mountain, placed on the Wasteland of the Coastal Area, while dozens of tents stood beside it, with a Mortal Domain Banner planted in the middle of the tents.

These are the people from the Mortal Domain who have long been stationed on the Feng Qiya Continent.

They are all members of the Shadow Pavilion.

"Xiao Qi, Xiao Ba."

Inside a tent, a sharply defined man with a ruthless expression stared grimly at the two people lying on the bed, being healed by the Altar: "As members of the Shadow Pavilion, the first lesson is how to escape."

"Each member of the Shadow Pavilion will quickly extricate themselves from the danger."

"I refuse to believe that when Feng Qiya Continent, you won't have even the slightest chance to escape!"

He was somewhat disappointed in his son.

He was among the first batch of members of the Mortal Domain Shadow Pavilion. Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba were personally selected by him later. They were both orphans, Nameless and without surnames. He even gave them their names, and he had high hopes for them.

In fact, they have consistently performed quite well.

This time, however, he was truly disappointed.

"Have."

Lying in bed, Xiao Qi, whose injuries had fully healed, didn't dare to look up at her Group Leader. She turned her head away and muttered to herself, "They captured our City Defenses guards, but they can run away anytime they want."

"But"

"I was thinking that if I died, perhaps I could use that as an opportunity to start a war."

"Feng Qiya Continent is definitely no match for our Mortal Domain. The reason our Domain Lord hasn't attacked Feng Qiya Continent is because he hasn't found a suitable reason. I'm thinking of giving Domain Lord Chen a sufficiently suitable reason."

"This way, you'll not only be remembered for generations, but it will also create an opportunity for you, Group Leader, to earn merit. Only through war can you have the chance to make a name for yourself." "Look at the Mortal Domain now, although it's been developing, how can you, Group Leader, get a promotion? Without war, you can't get promoted."

The sharply defined man stood silent for a long while before turning to Xiao Ba beside him. "And what about you? Why didn't you run? Even if we need a reason to start a war, what difference does it make if one or two people die?"

Lying on the other bed, Xiao Ba shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm afraid Xiao Qi will be lonely on her Yellow Springs Road."

"I'm just a worthless life anyway, so what if I die?"

"You're so damn carefree now!"

The man slapped him angrily. "The first time I saw you, you were starving in a famine-stricken group, eating Soil. You're so carefree back then, what were you eating Soil for? You might as well be dead!"

I'll tell you.

"You are merely Level 1 Member of the Mortal Domain Shadow Pavilion. You have no right to interfere in major affairs of the Mortal Domain, much less to speculate."

"Your orders are to gather intelligence and evacuate if danger is encountered."

"It's that simple."

"Any action unrelated to this order is a disobedience!"

"Your behavior is no longer suitable for you to remain here. I have reported this to the Punishment Hall as ordered, and someone will soon take you back to the Mortal Domain to carry out your whipping punishment!"

"It doesn't hurt." Xiao Ba shrugged, as if he were a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.

"Group Leader."

Xiao Qi sat up, looking at the man expectantly: "Has the Domain Lord received the message? What did it say? Are we going to war?" "You guys..."

The man gazed at the two's burning eyes, sighed deeply, and after a long silence, handed them a letter. "The Mortal Domain condemns the actions of the Feng Qiya Continent and hopes that the Feng Qiya Continent will provide an explanation... We have no intention of starting a war."

"How so?"

After quickly reading the letter, Xiao Qi stood there stunned, looking at the man with a blank expression. "Domain Lord... didn't the Domain Lord keep looking for a reason to start a war? How... how?"

"I told you not to speculate about what the higher-ups are thinking." The man slapped Xiao Qi on the head, sounding exasperated. "You think starting a war is something to be taken lightly?"

How many resources do we need?

How many people will die?

Have you calculated it?

"We'll definitely avoid fighting if we can avoid it."

"But"

As he spoke, the man fell silent. He was one of the first members of the Mortal Domain Shadow Pavilion, having followed the Domain Lord from his humble beginnings. He knew the Domain Lord's style, and he also knew the style of the Mortal Domain.

To be honest...

If he hadn't personally communicated with the Domain Lord, he would have suspected that a rebellion had occurred within the Mortal Domain. This was completely out of character for the Mortal Domain. According to their style, they should have immediately dispatched Flying Boat to bombard the Feng Qiya Continent to express their anger.

Instead of simply demanding an explanation from the Feng Qiya Continent.

They lost face and substance.

Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba also fell silent at this moment. Clearly, the Domain Lord didn't lack a reason to start a war, but rather genuinely didn't want to fight. They had never imagined that the Mortal Domain would be no match for the Feng Qiya Continent.

A moment later.

"Group Leader, we were wrong. We'll set off for the Punishment Hall to receive our punishment."

Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba got off the bed, lowered their heads and whispered.

"Well."

The man sighed again, as if comforting the two or himself. "The Mortal Domain is no longer the small-scale affair it once was; we can't act impulsively."

Mortal Domain needs is development, not war.

I hope you understand.

"The Domain Lord has many things to worry about, not just the Feng Qiya Continent."

Then, he glanced at the Incense Stick slowly burning out beside him, and took out Message Talisman from his pocket. "Incense Stick has burned out, Feng Qiya Continent has not given any explanation. I will report back to the Domain Lord and let the Domain Lord make a decision."

Just then

The tent, which had been somewhat dimly lit by the oil lamp, suddenly became extremely bright.

A blinding light streamed into the tent through the gaps in its fabric.

Immediately afterwards.

The light grew brighter, and so did the light inside the tent.

The three were stunned at first, then subconsciously rushed out of the tent and looked up at the sky. They saw a Sky-Piercing Pillar radiating intense heat and light shooting toward the Feng Qiya Continent at an extremely fast speed on the distant sea.

Extremely fast.

The intense heat emanating from it, like Dusk, illuminated the entire Coastline nearby, even causing the sea to shimmer with White Light. Its terrifying power, even a fleeting glimpse, could clearly instill a sense of dread Depths of the Soul.

"Etc."

The man with the sharp features of his face froze on the spot, his body trembling uncontrollably. It was a tremor caused by excitement, like a male dog that Unopened licking a female dog's urine. His voice was hoarse and trembling.

"I... I think I know. The Domain Lord said that if Feng Qiya Continent doesn't give an explanation within Incense Stick, he will give Feng Qiya Continent an explanation. What does that explanation mean?"

"Hold!"

"The term 'Domain Lord' is so damn reasonable!"

"Everyone, prepare to fight with bayonets!"

"Live to rise in rank and amass wealth, die to be enshrined in the Hall of Martyrs in the Mortal Domain, bringing blessings to future generations and leaving a lasting legacy!"