The Mortal Domain Alliance

Three days later.

"Dupeng Continent".

On this continent, which is only 1,700 kilometers away from the Former Feng Qiya Continent, almost all the Continent Lord of this Sea Domain have gathered. Inside a house in Coast City.

It was the meeting location arranged by the Dupeng Continent.

At this moment, many of the Continent Lord sitting in the room were panting heavily. Three days... Many continents were far from the "Dupeng Continent," and it was impossible to arrive in three days. In order to arrive within three days, they had all used their most trump cards.

No one contacted Mortal Domain to ask if they could give them some more time.

Only a fool would do something so unlucky.

By this time, almost everyone had arrived.

Mortal Domain are left.

Reception Room.

There was only a table a few meters long. The various Continent Lord sat in their respective seats, with their trusted Trusted Aide standing behind them. No one spoke, and there was no eye contact. They all tacitly kept their eyes down, seemingly lost in thought.

Why was the discussion held on the "Dupeng Continent"?

They're probably making an example of someone to scare others.

Although they didn't know how the Dupeng Continent had offended the Mortal Domain, they figured it was going to be bad, but judging from the Dupeng Continent's reaction, they didn't seem too panicked.

I don't know the specifics of what happened.

Just then

The Crippled Monkey pushed open the door to the Reception Room.

Chen Fan, leaning on his Jadeite Staff and accompanied by Wang Kui, walked straight to the empty seat of honor. All the Continent Lord rose in unison to Greeting. "Please be seated."

Chen Fan sat down in a chair, placed his cane on the table, and said with a smile, "Today's main purpose is to discuss our future joint development. This Sea Domain should also have a name."

"It's not good to never have a name."

"Let me come up with a name."

"How about we call it the Heaven-Questioning Sea'?"

"Ask the heavens, when will this Eternal Night end?"

"Great name!"

The Continent Lord Good Cat Continent was the first to express his opinion with a serious expression. "This sea Sea Domain does indeed deserve a name, and only the Mortal Domain Sea Domain qualified to name it. This is a good name, it has substance."

"Excellent, excellent." The other Continent Lord also chimed in.

This Sea Domain has always had a name.

However, each family has its own name for it.

There is no unified standard.

Although no one knows why Chen Fan suddenly gave this Sea Domain a unified name, it doesn't matter. No one would offend the Mortal Domain over such a trivial matter; the Mortal Domain Realm has been getting too much attention lately.

Regardless of whether the name sounds good or not.

Since the Mortal Domain wants to be called "Heaven-Questioning Sea," then let it be called Heaven-Questioning Sea.

You could call it the Mortal Domain Sea Domain, and no one would object.

"Good!"

Chen Fan nodded with satisfaction and continued, "We've reached a consensus on the name. Now, let's move on to the core discussion point of this meeting."

"First"

"Our common enemy, the Strange Entities."

"Even now, many continents are constantly being invaded by Strange Entities. If it's the kind of Strange Entities in the sea that are formed from darkness, that's one thing; they'll need some time to develop."

"But there are Strange Entity Clan like the 'Dark Star Clan' and the 'Heaven-Slaying Clan,' which are just one step away from becoming Third-Level Race."

"I think."

"Isn't this a huge threat to all of us?"

"Perhaps you are unaware of this."

Three days ago, the Mortal Domain Eradication the "Dark Star Clan," the "Heaven-Slaying Clan," and the "One-Eyed Clan"—three Strange Entity Clan in the Heaven-Questioning Sea that were only one step away from becoming Third-Level Race.

"This is not just for the Mortal Domain."

"This also reduces the risks you will face in the future."

"Thank you, Mortal Domain!"

One of the Continent Lord hurriedly stood up. "We will forever remember this great kindness."

"Hehe."

Chen Fan chuckled a few times before continuing, "Eradication three Strange Entity Clan at once has pushed the Mortal Domain's military spending a bit over budget lately. Since Eradication the Strange Entity Clan in the 'Heaven-Questioning Sea' isn't just a matter for our Mortal Domain alone..."

"Perhaps you all can lend a hand?"

In an instant.

The various Continent Lord in the Reception Room remained silent.

I understand now.

The theme of this meeting is now completely clear.

Asking for it.

Soon, the Continent Lord the Good Cat Continent spoke first again, "These three Strange Entity Clan, which are about to advance to the Third-Level Race, have always been a thorn in the side of our continent, but we have never had the strength to Eradication."

"This action by the Mortal Domain has indeed benefited the entire Heaven-Questioning Sea."

"Those with money contribute money, those with manpower contribute manpower."

The battle is over.

"All we, the Good Cat Continent, can do is supplement the Mortal Domain's military expenses with 5 billion Eerie Stone."

"Then the Mortal Domain will gladly accept it."

Chen Fan looked at the Continent Lord Good Cat Continent with some satisfaction. This guy was too sensible; he liked people who were sensible.

Soon.

The Continent Lord of the other continents have also figured it out; giving this money is definitely not a loss.

It's like everyone pooled their money to Eradication the Strange Entity Clan, who were just one step away from becoming Third-Level Race in this Sea Domain. That did indeed eliminate the risks to their future, so there's really nothing wrong with that.

This money should be paid.

After the announcement of the 5 billion Eerie Stone as the closing price, others followed suit, all offering to contribute 5 billion Eerie Stone as military funds.

Wang Kui, standing behind Chen Fan, quickly took notes in his notebook.

A total of 12 Continent Lord and 60 billion Eerie Stone have been received.

These are the Continent Lord in this Sea Domain, three of whom did not come to offer their congratulations last time.

"Good!"

Chen Fan nodded. "We've reached a perfect consensus on the second matter. Now, let's move on to the third."

"In the Heaven-Questioning Sea, the Strange Entity Clan, who were only one step away from becoming Third-Level Race, have been completely Eradication."

"But there are still quite a few Strange Entity Clan that are just two steps away from being Third-Level Race."

"The Mortal Domain is about to execute its second plan, 'Pulling the Firewood from Beneath the Cauldron,' to eliminate these Strange Entity Clan."

"But the military spending..."

"After all, this isn't just my problem."

The Continent Lord fell silent once again, especially the Continent Lord the Dark Eerie Continent, the Rat Kingdom King, who stared blankly at the scepter in his hand.

They came from the Dark Eerie Continent, and their business started with trade.

The profit from a year's hard work is only a few hundred billion Eerie Stone.

However

Chen Fan opened his Zhang Zui, and 60 billion Eerie Stone arrived in his account, and unsurprisingly, another 60 billion Eerie Stone would arrive soon.

The Continent Lord Good Cat Continent was the first to speak again.

"I am willing to 'Pulling the Firewood from Beneath the Cauldron' for the Second Project of the Mortal Domain, and once again provide military support of 5 billion Eerie Stone!"

Although the other Continent Lord felt a chill run down their spines, they still forced out smiles.

"We are the same."

Standing behind Chen Fan, Wang Kui continued to silently keep accounts. Another 60 billion Eerie Stone had been received, bringing the total to 120 billion, which had already exceeded the total harvest of the "Feng Qiya Continent".

Moreover, not a single Heavenly Dao Cannon was fired.

It's just a matter of talking.

"Very good."

Chen Fan laughed again, "It seems we've reached a consensus on the third point. There's a fourth point."

To put it bluntly.

He took out the last "Dark Technology Source Point" from his pocket and placed it on the table. "This is Dark Technology Source Point. As you all probably know, you can obtain one by completing the Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing in the Second-Level Continent."

However, you will not need it for the time being.

"It can only be used on Rare Island that possess the Dark Technology Tree."

"I hope everyone can temporarily lend me their 'Dark Technology Source Point'."

This is not a demand.

"The Mortal Domain will repay this debt and will remember everyone's kindness."

"If we happen to meet again in the 'War Mire,' then we'll know the true value of the favors shown to Mortal Domain."

The Continent Lord fell silent once again.

Although everyone knew this was Hongmen Banquet.

But at least Hongmen Banquet has some dishes; this Hongmen Banquet has absolutely no dishes—it's purely a trap.

Isn't it a bit too dry?

How about we act it out first?

In an instant.

Many Continent Lord couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths, and the Mortal Domain even preferred to use the word "borrow" rather than "buy".

The Continent Lord the Dark Eerie Continent sighed inwardly.

Mortal Domain used to buy from them.

Now I'm just asking to borrow it.

He suddenly realized that the essence of trade is strength, and that once you have enough strength, trade becomes extremely simple.

Four.

Before anyone could speak, the Continent Lord Good Cat Continent took out four Dark Technology Source Point from his robes and placed them on the table. "These are four from the Good Cat Continent, offered to the Mortal Domain."

The others looked at the Good Cat Continent with some confusion.

They suddenly began to suspect that the Mortal Domain had secretly promised something to the Good Cat Continent.

That's a bit too enthusiastic.

Besides, who would carry this thing around with them when they go out?

"I originally planned to offer these four Dark Technology Source Point to the Mortal Domain on this trip. The Good Cat Continent has never had the means to use this Exotic Treasure, and keeping it is pointless, so I thought it would be better to offer it to the Mortal Domain."

"I didn't expect that you, Domain Lord, would need this."

Good Cat Continent's expression appeared extremely sincere.

He and the Sahara Continent Lord were the only two who knew that the Eternal Night Continent was about to be promoted to the Third-Level Continent.

Therefore, in his eyes, the Mortal Domain was just a Third-Level Continent.

If you think about it this way, you can understand his attitude.

No one would dare to defy the words of a Third-Level Continent.

At least he won't.

Chen Fan looked at Hao Mao with a slight bewilderment. This guy... changed his attitude so quickly? He saw a shadow of Jiu Wu in this guy, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

He waved his hand.

The Crippled Monkey behind him stepped forward and accepted the four Dark Technology Source Point.

"It's a loan."

Chen Fan emphasized again. "The Dark Technology Tree needs to be lit up with 'Dark Technology Source Point,' but there is a limit to the Dark Technology Tree. Once it's maxed out, Dark Technology Source Point obtained after that will be useless and will be returned in full."

"And."

"The Mortal Domain will indeed remember this kindness."

"In the future, if there is any danger, such as an invasion by a high-level Strange Entity Clan, or any other crisis, the Mortal Domain will step in."

He could acquire the Dark Technology Source Point gradually.

For example, through trade and other means.

But.

This thing is only valuable in the early stages.

For example

By the time they entered the "War Mire," the other Third-Level Continent had only lit up two or three of their Dark Technology Tree, while he had almost maxed them all out. This kind of crushing dominance was absolute.

Therefore, he wanted a faster way to obtain it.

This can be called demanding.

This can also be called a threat.

He didn't care about the process.

He only cares about the results.

"I"

One of the Continent Lord, forcing a smile, said, "Domain Lord, our continent has no Dark Technology Source Point left. We really don't have any. A few days ago, the Dark Eerie Continent bought all of our continent's Dark Technology Source Point at a high price."

The Continent Lord the Dark Eerie Continent took a sip of tea with an expressionless face.

He was the Rat Kingdom King.

After realizing that the Mortal Domain needed Dark Technology Source Point, he bought several Dark Technology Source Point at a high price, intending to trade with the Mortal Domain in the future or give them as gifts. He bought them at a high price of 1 billion Eerie Stone per Dark Technology Source Point.

That's just how it looks now.

It seems like I've got something stuck with it.

He took a deep breath before saying hoarsely, "The Dark Eerie Continent has a total of 6 Dark Technology Source Point, which have been donated to the Mortal Domain free of charge."

"But I didn't carry it with me."

"After I return, I will personally arrange for merchant ships to deliver them to the Mortal Domain."

That's how investing works.

Nine out of ten projects are rejected.

It's normal to have both losses and gains.

Immediately afterwards.

The Continent Lord also expressed their opinions.

"We have three on the mainland, and there are two more Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing that haven't been completed yet."

"We have two on the mainland, and one of them was smashed, really, I swear."

Wang Kui made notes in his notebook.

Total loot: 27 Dark Technology Source Point.

"The Domain Lord is very popular."

In this Sea Domain.

Previously, almost no forces knew the conditions for advancing to the Third-Level Continent, but since Good Cat Continent revealed the conditions for advancing to the Third-Level Continent to the Mortal Domain, many forces have been seeking out Good Cat Continent.

Good Cat Continent also sold this information to everyone.

"Um..."

Chen Fan, a slight smile playing on his lips, looked at the Rat Kingdom King and asked, "How shall I address you?"

Just call me Hei Hao.

"Alright, here's the Hei Hao: the trade volume of five continents hasn't reached 100 billion yet. These next few days, help them run around and increase their trade volume so they can complete the 'Trade Routes' Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing. This will grant you five more Dark Technology Source Point."

"Yes, sir."

The Rat Kingdom King silently responded. This was not the first time he had come into contact with the Mortal Domain, and besides saying "Yes, sir," he really didn't know what else to say.

"And you."

Chen Fan looked at the Continent Lord of the two continents with a serious expression. "You've been promoted to the Second-Level Continent for seven or eight years now, and you haven't held a single Imperial Examination?"

"It was held."

The Continent Lord of the two continents exchanged a glance, then said somewhat sheepishly, "It is indeed a bit unfair... We didn't know about this Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing, the 'Imperial Examination,' before."

"Imperial Examination": To hold a nationwide Imperial Examination and select the Top Ranker candidate fairly and impartially.

"A fair and Imperial Examination should be held as soon as possible."

"This matter needs to be finalized within three months."

Chen Fan patiently explained like a patriarch, "There's also the Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing, the 'Cultural Birth.' You continents need to step up your efforts and select suitable people to send to the New Continent. I'll find someone to train them."

"Publish a work as soon as possible."

"There are six continents here whose Rare Island have yet to be explored, and the Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing of 'World Exploration' remains unfulfilled."

"I will later convert that Rare Island in the 'Feng Qiya Continent' to an unclaimed state. You continents can take turns coming over and occupy it, and clear out this Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing."

After arranging these things.

Chen Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Once all the Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing from these continents were completed, he would obtain another batch of Dark Technology Source Point. "Oh, right..."

He suddenly added another sentence.

"If you can."

"Try not to advance to the Third-Level Continent in the next two years."

"I'm scared."

"Two years from now, as long as all the conditions are met, you can be promoted at will."

The words had barely left his mouth.

The assembled Continent Lord in the Reception Room were initially taken aback, then suddenly realized what Chen Fan meant, a hint of horror flashing deep in their eyes. He meant... that the Eternal Night Continent would be able to advance to the Third-Level Continent in two years?

The Continent Lord the Dupeng Continent didn't say anything; he genuinely felt sorry for his Rare Island.

Chen Fan didn't tell him at all.

That's how the ownership of that Island was determined.

That's rather domineering.

But he absolutely dared not utter those two words.

Soon.

The meeting has ended.

Everyone was quite in sync, and any suggestion could be quickly agreed upon.

Well, human consensus is actually formed quite simply.

The claim that seven people are talking at once is completely false.

"That concludes this meeting perfectly. We've essentially formed an 'alliance.' Does anyone have any further suggestions?" "Yes!"

After taking a deep breath, the Lord of Hao Mao Continent Lord stood up and said, "Domain Lord Chen."

"I think it would be better if we deepened our partnership."

The world outside is still very big.

Many more crises lie ahead.

"I suggest we formally form an alliance, establishing stable trade and exchange routes between different continents, completely uniting all the continents in this Sea Domain. I believe that those Mortal Domain the Mortal Realm, even if they were to go into the War Mire, would not be ordinary people. If Domain Lord Chen were willing to sell us some Continent Core then, we could also advance to the Third-Level Continent."

"With you as the leader."

"Alliance of over a dozen Third-Level Continent possesses considerable strength, regardless of whether it's an invasion from other continents or an invasion by the Strange Entity Clan."

"Moreover, each continent has different specialties and production blueprints. If we can truly unite, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks."

The words had barely left his mouth.

The various Continent Lord all seemed to be deep in thought.

Everything the Mortal Domain is doing today is actually sucking their blood. But if the Mortal Domain is truly willing to give them the Continent Core and Backfeeding to them, allowing them to advance to the Third-Level Continent...

This is a tremendous opportunity.

Let them do it themselves; who knows if they'll ever have that opportunity in their lifetime.

Moreover, they can also get powerful connections in the Mortal Domain.

That's a great deal.

"Can."

Chen Fan laughed, "To be honest, ever since we learned the Coordinates of your continents last time, the Mortal Domain has dispatched a large number of Earth-Digging Puppet to dig Tunnel from the Seabed to each continent."

"It will be fully completed in a few days."

"The Eternal Night Strange Entities; as fellow human beings, we should help each other."

That's what he was thinking too.

The meeting has ended.

Overall, it ran very smoothly.

Not a single objection was heard.

The Mortal Domain History Book who accompanied Chen Fan stood behind him, silently recording on scrap paper.

"March 3rd, Year 2 of the Eternal Night New Calendar."

"The Domain Lord named the Sea Domain the Heaven-Questioning Sea's and convened the first 'Heaven-Questioning Sea Conference' for the continents of this Sea Domain. The conference Perfection success, with twelve continents contributing 120 billion Eerie Stone as military funds for the Mortal Domain's campaign to exterminate the Strange Entity Clan."

"And I'll offer 27 Dark Technology Source Point."

The Domain Lord patiently instructed the other continents on how to complete the unfinished Hidden Heavenly Dao's Blessing.

The meeting atmosphere was good, and the conversation was very pleasant.

"Hao Mao proposes forming Alliance."

"The Domain Lord agrees."

After roughly finishing writing the chapter, he also wrote a preliminary title for it.

"Establish Sea Domain, form Alliance, and establish strategic alliances."

The meeting ended and everyone dispersed.

Chen Fan left the Continent Lord of the "Dupeng Continent" behind, smiling as he said, "I heard that Feng Qiya has a Rare Island near your continent?" "What? Rare Island on the Feng Qiya Continent?"

The Continent Lord the Dupeng Continent said seriously, "That's Rare Island in the Mortal Domain. I was worried it would be overrun by the Strange Tide, so I took it for myself and was preparing to offer it to the Mortal Domain."

That's thoughtful of you.

Chen Fan stood up with emotion and said, "The Mortal Domain will remember your contributions."

"Crippled Monkey, send someone to check out that Island."

"You should also change this Island to an unclaimed state as soon as possible, and wait for people from other continents to come and occupy it according to plan."

"As the Domain Lord commands."

Chen Fan didn't even go to see that "Rare Island." He simply had his subordinates send him information about the Island and then rushed back to Nameless Mountain via the Teleportation Formation without stopping.

He's busy.

Including the one Dark Technology Source Point that was left over from before, and the one obtained this time, there are a total of 28 Dark Technology Source Point.

Standing on the Northbank Defense Line, Chen Fan looked into the Depths of the Soul at the Endless Night Lord Panel, where only the next unlit "Military-Branch Dark Technology" could be seen, and murmured softly.

"28 Dark Technology Source Point, is that enough to fully utilize the military sector?"

He was unaware of how many Dark Technology were involved in the military branch.

You can only see the next one that hasn't been lit yet.

If you max out the military branch,

After venturing into the War Mire, they gained much more confidence.

He looked at the unlit "Military-Branch Dark Technology".

"Dark Technology Name": Mutated Heavenly Dao Cannon.

"Dark Technology Grade": None.

"Dark Technology Type": Military Boost.

"Dark Technology Effect": The firing cost of the Heavenly Dao Cannon will be reduced by half, and an additional Heavenly Dao Blessing Effect will be granted.

"Required Dark Technology Source Point": 3 points.

After taking a deep breath.

It only cost 3 Dark Technology Source Point to activate!

Today's task.

Consumption.

Full.

Only the Long Live Strategist Pavilion Master, looking at the message in his hand that Synchronization with Wang Kui's, stood there blankly, dumbfounded. After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Wang Kui in a daze.

"Pavilion Master Wang Kui"

"Didn't the Domain Lord tell me that this 'Dark Technology Source Point' is extremely Rare and that it would be difficult to obtain a second one in a short period of time?"

"What are these 27?"

"A gift from a friend."

"A gift?"

"Um."

"The Domain Lord has impressive connections."

That's quite a lot.

Wang Kui clicked his tongue with some emotion and said, "The gains of a war cannot be judged by the losses in a single battle, just like now."

The Mortal Domain is merely a power that has just been promoted to the Second-Level Continent.

Their experience is far inferior to those of the established mainland companies.

But.

Two battles have already been fought.

One battle was to destroy the Feng Qiya Continent, and the other was to annihilate the Greater Wraith races.

Their reputation spread.

The hidden benefit is that no one will object to whatever the Mortal Domain says.

Numerous Earth-Digging Puppet are busy on the Seabed, constructing Undersea Tunnel to various continents. Once these Tunnel are completed, trade between them will be much easier, and even people will be able to "Lu You."

This is of great significance.

Besides.

Many of the Mortal Domain Commerce Pavilion Flying Boat, with Watchtower erected on their decks, flew low over the sea, tasked with exploring the deep-sea "Strange Entities." These Deep Sea Strange Entity were often extremely large and powerful, such as the Heavenly Dao Strange.

However, they often sink to the Seabed.

Unknown to others.

Record the Coordinates.

At this moment, a Mortal Domain Commerce Pavilion Flying Boat on the sea. The Boat Captain spoke, and the deputy beside him quickly took notes.

"The appearance of the Strange Entities."

"Thousand Meters long, like a snake, coiled and slumbering, located 6,000 meters below the Seabed. Within a radius of a hundred miles, there is no continent or Island." "Strange Entities Level: 22."

"Strange Entities of the Strange Entity Clan, at the level of Wraith Venerable."

"Vital condition: intact, unharmed."

This is the Level-20 Max-Level Effect of the Watchtower.

"Know Yourself and Your Enemy": Can detect the level and approximate health status of all Strange Entities within the additional field of vision.

Soon

On the "Heaven-Deriving Formation Screen" Strategist Pavilion, the Red Mark where this Strange Entities was located appeared Synchronization, and detailed information could be seen when zoomed in. These Deep Sea Strange Entity also need to be cleared out.

This is Chen Fan's next "target for elimination".

Chen Fan has always wanted is actually very simple.

The area around my home.

Clean and tidy.

Is that too much to ask?

At least Chen Fan didn't think it was an excessive thing to do.

He thought it was reasonable.

Located 1829 kilometers Southern Region of the "Eternal Night Continent," there is a First-Level Continent called the Despair Continent.

This is a level 1 continent.

Trade relations have been established with the Eternal Night Continent.

They purchased many decisive buildings like the "Soul-Devouring Sculpture" from the Mortal Domain, which greatly enhanced their overall strength, and no defenses were breached after that.

The internal atmosphere improved, and the sense of despair disappeared, replaced by a sense of hope for the future.

This day.

King Zhangba, the head of the Western Strange-Suppression Defense Line No. 6 "Despair Continent," stood on the City Wall with a grin, looking at the dozen or so Mortal Domain Flying Boat were slowly flying in towards the Dusk.

They've gotten to know each other quite well these days.

New goods have arrived.

When the Flying Boat landed on the ground, he habitually led his men to meet him, but he didn't hear the familiar laughter and curses, nor did he hear the Mortal Domain Boat Captain call him an old bastard.

And.

A faint smell of blood still lingered on the Flying Boat.

He paused for a moment, a bad premonition flashing in his eyes, and quickly climbed onto the Flying Boat.

The scene before him froze him in place.

The deck of the Flying Boat was covered in blood. Familiar faces of the Mortal Domain Member stood on the deck, a strange smile on their faces, but no injuries were visible on their bodies.

But blood dripped from his fingertips onto the deck.

He instinctively looked around.

This was true for all of the dozen or so Flying Boat.

No one survived.

He shakily pulled out Message Talisman from his pocket, preparing to contact the Mortal Domain and quickly report what was happening here.

However, the next moment

All the Mortal Domain Member, seemingly nailed to the deck, turned to look at him, their bodies creaking and clicking.

That eerie smile, under the Dusk sky.

It was extremely glaring.

He seemed to hear laughter, laughter echoing deep within his mind, and he felt his consciousness gradually fading.

The last moment before consciousness faded.

He felt as if a strange curve had been forced onto the corners of his mouth.

The warm liquid flowed down his fingertips.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, it falls.