After checking and finding no problems, Ed sent the update announcement directly to each player and then carefully observed their reactions.
Originally, the Skeleton Alliance was fighting on two fronts, needing not only to withstand the Empire's full-scale attack but also to cross the sea to fight in the Demon Realm.
But now the battle of the Skeleton Alliance is over, and the Theocracy itself is now Two-Front Battle.
Although it's not as troublesome as crossing the sea, there's still a Graycast Corridor in between, which puts a lot of pressure on resource allocation.
After much thought, Ed realized that whether it was to ensure players had sufficient supplies or to allow himself a smoother ascent to the Transcendent Tier, he needed one thing—
Territory Secret Pact.
That's right. If Ed wants to advance to the Transcendent Tier, he needs many Territory Secret Pact. If he wants to break through the limit, he needs all the Territory Secret Pact in the world!
After advancing to High Tier and regaining his past memories, he became clearly aware of this.
The reason for this is that Ed has gained a clearer understanding of the division of power.
According to Little Green's previous classification, the upper limit of the High Tier is level 90, while the Transcendent Tier corresponds to the level range of 91-100.
What happens when you reach level 100?
It won't matter to other creatures in this world, because they simply can't exceed level 100.
After all, they were born within this material world, and their upper limit has long been locked by the upper limit of this world.
Yes, Ed did it. Ed is so wicked.
But that's all in the past.
The World Tree is dead, and this world has lost its outer barrier.
As long as one has sufficient strength, even a native Transcendent Tier can have a chance to glimpse the Sea of Psionic Energy.
Ed admitted that this was a legacy from his previous life, but as a higher consciousness who enjoyed keeping ornamental fish, it was perfectly reasonable to put a lid on the fish tank.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the strongest people in this world cannot break through the limits set by Ed using conventional methods.
Unless one chooses to "jump into the jar" like Seraphina's mother, Ashardalon, that is, to explore the mysteries beyond the world, it is impossible to achieve a breakthrough.
However, Ashardalon only had one Authority before crossing the world boundary, and it was not centralized enough, with its upper limit already fixed at the High Tier peak of level 90.
This level of power is a calamity in the material world, but it is nothing compared to the vast Sea of Psionic Energy.
This was, in fact, part of Ed's past designs.
To seek transcendence, one needs power Transcendent Tier.
Only by venturing into the unknown can one comprehend new Authority and thus ascend to Transcendent Tier.
The design of the left foot stepping on the right foot is like a heavy lid, firmly covering the periphery of this Material Plane.
In that long period without Transcendent Tier, these limitations certainly helped the continuation of eco-tanks.
However, the current aquarium has been invaded by the Demonic Tide and is now experiencing an algae explosion.
If there truly were Transcendent Tier being capable of breaking through the limitations of this world and accomplishing the feat of "jumping out of the tank," it might actually be a good thing.
For other powerful individuals, achieving such a feat requires continuously expanding the reach of their Authority through collection and integration.
But for Ed, there was no longer any need for that.
From the moment he returned to this world, his Authority was already complete.
With the added support of Adelaide and Wens, two investors, the situation is now trending towards "lawlessness."
Once you reach the required level, advancing to the Transcendent Tier will be a natural progression.
Ed wants to level up quickly, and all he needs now is the Territory Secret Pact.
With the Territory Secret Pact, he can continue to Spread his main body, that is, the Root Network.
This leads to the creation of more rules, control of a larger domain, and becoming more powerful...
With a thought, Ed saw a map of the entire world slowly unfold before his eyes.
After months of dedicated work by players, the Wilderness of Chaos has been completely transformed into the shape of Theocracy by coloring enthusiasts.
Little Green also began to slowly digest these newly crafted Territory Secret Pact Gems.
To expand again, we need to...
Ed turned his gaze toward the Empire and the Graycast Corridor.
Hmm, it's time to form a nation of glue.
Yes, Ed certainly wanted the Territory Secret Pact.
However, it would be somewhat unethical to swallow allies whole for this reason alone.
Fortunately, after development, his abilities have encompassed the four major pathways, so he can naturally retain the original rules while absorbing the Territory Secret Pact.
As for the cost, he felt he needed to take some time to have a proper talk with the Great Labyrinth City Machine Spirit.
Ed could roughly guess the conditions the Great Labyrinth City might offer.
With the Twin Kings growing increasingly powerful, a single Machine Spirit in the Great Labyrinth City was certainly no match for them in a direct confrontation.
Therefore, in order for the Graycast Corridor to continue, the Great Labyrinth City will likely require Ed to make military commitments.
One party gained the continuation of their rights, while the other received Territory Secret Pact; neither party felt they had lost out in this transaction.
As for the empire located in the south...
Ed fell into deep thought.
King Leo VII of the Empire is not dead yet.
Besides, that was Nuowa's second brother after all, so they still needed to discuss the follow-up plans with this exiled prince.
There's no time like the present, let's do it now.
Thinking of this, Ed immediately connected with Nuowa, and before he could speak, he heard a question from the prince that was both surprised and anxious:
"You've gotten your hands on Wens's Authority?"
Ed paused for a moment and asked:
"Yes, because Hall doesn't pay attention to personal hygiene and doesn't have good habits about taking care of his hair."
Why is there so much static on your end?
"Because your Soul Returner are all making a fuss."
Nuowa, a thousand miles away, gently rubbed his forehead, looking at the frenzied Soul Returner around him, and instantly flew a hundred meters into the air.
He had seen this situation before, but no matter how many times he had seen it, it always seemed too abstract.
That's normal.
Ed said with a smile:
"Please pass on this message: have Willow, Noya, and you and Liya all return to Valhalla. I have some things to discuss with you."
" Duma can handle the rest of the matter by himself."
Ed multitasks, handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
Just then, he suddenly received a meeting request from a familiar ID. After glancing at the information provided, Ed added:
"Relay Duma: The Soul Returner should prioritize fighting the Blood Corpse Legion. There's no need to rush; you can establish a camp first and then proceed slowly."
"Um?"
Nuowa raised a questioning voice:
"Wait, you mean we should just leave the Skeleton Alliance's legions alone for now?"
"Right."
Ed said with a smile:
"It seems like someone wants to use this opportunity to do something big... so why not let them try?"
After hanging up the call, there was a gentle knock on Ed's door.
"Please come in."
Ed looked up from behind his desk again, met the gaze of the newcomer, and both wore strange smiles.
"Please sit down, [ Ginseng Rooster ]."