"The Evil God Empire is actually an alliance made up of the temples of the Evil God. These guys managed to unite?"

Zhao Guang knew about the Evil God Temple. The Evil God Temples on the Delan Continent were smashed during the temple wars long ago. Although the deities still exist, it's impossible for all their believers to be completely massacred.

But over the years, they have always acted in the shadows, rarely showing up in the open.

Moreover, the followers of the Evil God are just as chaotic as the Evil God himself, and their relationships with one another are not so good.

Initially, it was understandable that they could unite, but once scattered, reuniting was impossible.

This is why, despite the passage of time, they have not risen again—not just because of the blows from the temples.

This time, they were actually able to unite directly, and even form the semblance of an empire. It can only mean that a powerful force intervened. Zhao Guang thought, it must be because of the presence of the two demigods.

"Master, you mentioned before that one of the two demigods was a disciple of the Evil God, and the other a disciple of the Grim Reaper."

Zhao Guang nodded: "That's right. Only they could gain the trust of those guys. Otherwise, the followers of the deities aren't so easily persuaded." Those guys are all quite irrational.

"But it's really unexpected. Their actions are so grand. Even for demigods, doing such things isn't easy." Demigods are immensely powerful, but there are some things that can't be accomplished by force alone.

The vast southern region isn't so easily organized.

Moreover, the two demigods don't intend to stay there for long, so there's only one other possibility.

"It seems that they've been united for a long time, setting up in secret for a while, waiting for the right opportunity. Only with the suppression of top-tier powerhouses could they completely integrate so quickly."

The Evil God Empire is just east of the Klein Empire, a direction Klein has always wanted to expand into.

The area used to be an alliance of many small states, jointly resisting the Klein Empire.

If the Chirali Empire hadn't been restraining Klein and preventing their reckless expansion, that area might've already fallen.

But now this development has made Zhao Guang sense something wrong; even without Chirali Empire's restraint, they likely couldn't take that area down. The power of the Evil God's followers isn't easily handled.

In contrast, the undead mages are a new presence.

Their arrival in that region likely influenced others, facilitating this alliance.

Looking at the revealed territories, the City of Death the undead mages occupy is no small area.

A quarter of the Evil God Empire's territory is under the City of Death. The frontline is a zone of four-way conflict, bordering three other major empires—there's sure to be turmoil.

However, the undead mages enjoy such places because only war and carnage can produce materials from corpses.

"According to our intelligence, those undead mages are now openly raising various creatures as materials."

"That's a reasonable thing to do; I would do the same."

Self-raised creatures might not be high quality, but it's better than hunting and sparking a big backlash.

"But among the creatures they're raising, there are also humans and beastmen, among other intelligent beings."

Zhao Guang frowned. Though it's all raising, this was a bit much. After all, it's the self-preservation of one's kind. Surprisingly, Zhao Guang didn't feel strongly about raising beastmen.

Indeed, if it doesn't involve oneself, one can be indifferent to the spectacle.

Zhao Guang smiled wryly, then continued, "So, does the Evil God Empire just allow this to happen?"

"Perhaps it's part of their terms. The undead mages of the City of Death are highly autonomous. Plus, due to external influences, quite a number of legendary-level undead professionals have gathered there."

"Speaking of which, a while back many were clamoring to return to the Plague Swamp and reclaim that territory. Had we not broken through just in time, many might have headed north soon."

Zhao Guang was somewhat dismissive; relying on those guys to confront oneself was simply laughable.

That they could hide for so long without showing already says enough about their problems.

Each is extremely careful with their lives; why would they expose themselves to danger?

Even comparing my initially exposed combat power, it's beyond what ordinary legends can handle.

They simply shouted louder, but when it comes to action, they'd have to send the cannon fodder. Nonetheless, this gathering of many legendary undead professionals is hardly good news.

The records show that these guys, aiming for development, always have warmongering individuals seeking expansion.

"The temples of the other three empires have already convened, and the temple's power is preparing to oppose the Evil God Empire."

Xi Fei lowered her voice, "We also received news that the temple originally wanted to control us, with their target seemingly the Magic Power Network. But now, they likely have no interest in that."

Zhao Guang nodded; this was what he'd been worried about all along.

As the Magic Power Network's capabilities and power become increasingly apparent, the temple coveting it was inevitable.

Not to mention, we've had real conflicts with the temple before, fought with real weapons.

"Now, although the temple has no interest in dealing with us, they have sent a notice requiring us to join them against the Evil God Empire." Hearing this, Zhao Guang frowned slightly.

"Require? How do they have the gall to say that?"

"It might be due to positions. Master can choose neutrality in the name of the Mage Tower, or choose one side between order and chaos. Clearly, this request is a test from the temple."

Neutrality isn't easy to choose, as there's no overly powerful force backing us.

After the breakthrough, I am the strongest in the Silver Tower.

Realistically, there's no choice. If siding with chaos, threats would emerge from all directions—not only from the temple, but even the Evil God Temple wouldn't spare us.

Therefore, I must make a choice, even if it's just to express an attitude.

Thinking of this, Zhao Guang decisively said, "In that case, let's side with the temple. But we will only provide logistical support, tell them that our troops won't make the long journey due to the distance."

"I will notify them right away," Xi Fei nodded.

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