Hearing the sudden world announcement, Su Wu was truly caught off guard.
The region ruler dying the day after the lords descended—this was the kind of event that could be written into textbooks.
Typically, the region ruler was the undisputed strongest in the area.
In the past hundred years of Blue Star's history, except for one case involving an Epic creature, region rulers had always been max-level King-rank beings.
Just now, after hearing Cang Yue's Intel, Su Wu had even thought the War Angel stationed in Dawn Empire was the region's ruler.
But now, it seemed he had guessed wrong.
"Counting the one who killed Flame Dragon Voras, there must be three beings here who've reached the limit of King-rank."
As expected of a world with two mythic creatures—it truly was on another level compared to normal realms.
"Let's go, Cang Yue."
Coming back to his senses, Su Wu led the way toward the nearby Dawn Empire.
Now that the defensive barrier of Dawn Forest would fall early, he planned to adjust his strategy.
"If we go head-on against Dawn Empire, what's your chance of winning?"
"They can't beat me."
Even when hearing Su Wu's bombshell, Cang Yue calmly replied, "Including that angel, I only need one move to freeze the entire city."
Excellent. As expected of Cang Yue!
When it came to power, she had never disappointed him.
A smile formed at the corner of Su Wu's lips. "With you saying that, I feel much more confident."
...
Unlike the excited Su Wu, the lords within Dawn Forest were in chaos after hearing the world announcement.
[Regional Channel]
"What the hell? Why did the region ruler die?!"
"I want to know that too!"
"We're screwed! If the barrier disappears, won't other-world lords be able to attack us freely?!"
"Well, it depends... Maybe rulers of neighboring regions will keep their barriers up and not let them out?"
Strict Hunt: "You're still thinking too simply."
Strict Hunt: "The region ruler's strength is boosted by their domain. That's why they're stronger than normal King-rank creatures."
Strict Hunt: "Now that our region's ruler died unexpectedly, the neighboring rulers won't let this opportunity pass!"
Strict Hunt: "If nothing goes wrong, the moment our barrier disappears, theirs will likely come down too!"
As long as a region ruler remained alive, controlling the barrier was a matter of thought.
Facing such a juicy prize as Dawn Forest, not only would the neighboring rulers allow their subordinates to cross borders, they'd likely organize attacks personally.
That would be the real crisis.
Strict Hunt: "By then, we'll be a scattered mess while our enemies will be united!"
Strict Hunt: "To avoid total annihilation and letting others claim all the benefits, I hope Su Wu's faction will stop the invasion and unite with us against the threat!"
"Well said, Brother Strict Hunt!"
"Exactly! In this unprecedented crisis, only unity can bring victory!"
"Where's the Powerful Alliance? Don't tell me none of you are reading the chat?"
"Ha! Those braggarts are probably too scared to say anything now!"
...
Su Wu, who was traveling, naturally didn't see the regional channel messages.
After entering the city with Cang Yue, he returned to the blacksmith shop he hadn't gotten into yesterday.
"Welcome～!"
Noticing new customers, a red-haired girl wearing a white headscarf walked out from the back of the shop.
She had delicate features, eyes shining like black pearls.
Though dressed plainly, her healthy, tanned skin radiated vitality.
Bang—
She tossed the hammer in her hand onto the table, then strode over cheerfully, "It's been a while since we had guests. How can I help you?"
"Take a look at this."
Su Wu took out the White Jade Sword and asked, "Is there a way to..."
"Huh?!"
Before he finished, a cry of surprise escaped the girl's mouth.
"The core is nearly depleted, and the sword spirit is in deep sleep!"
"What did you do to make such a powerful artifact end up like this?!"
"This is outrageous! Such treatment is a complete waste!!!"
"If you want to know what happened, ask the original owner."
Faced with the agitated girl, Su Wu handed over the White Jade Sword and asked, "Do you have a way to repair it?"
"Repair it?"
Giving Su Wu a puzzled look, the previously excited Alicia suddenly froze.
"Why would you think I can fix this... Shouldn't you ask Master Ezell for something like that?"
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