Chapter 2480 - King Of Defense

"Father, what major developments?" Tianxi asked as he left the Infinitum Swordsea and boarded a hidden astrals.h.i.+p in the distance.

"After Lin Xiaodao returned to Gladeus, he announced that hes leading the Lin Clan on Gladeus to leave the Infinitum Swordsea and establish the Skycross Lin Clan because those in the Infinitum Swordsea despise them, said the dark figure on the other side of the gold transmission stone.

"What?" Tianxi was dumbfounded. "Thats impossible! If he intended to do that, he wouldnt have come to Ebonia and interfered in the affairs on Mount Taia, or saved the Infinitum Swordsea." Shaking his head, he added, "Somethings not right."

"It isnt hard to guess, the figure flatly said and a cold, dark light burst from his narrowed gaze.

"So theyre leaving the SwordG.o.d Lin Clan to distance themselves? If that's the case, the etherean of Gladeus is planning to act...." He froze at the thought. "Father, he wants to dominate Gladeus and force us to send troops there to divide our strength? Thatll inevitably interfere with our goals on Ebonia. And Yi Daiyan wont even care about his blatant disregard for the rules. In fact, she might support his actions." Upon unraveling the situation, Tianxi appeared even more gloomy.

"It can be considered as Yi Daiyans retaliation against our previous move. Making the first move to gain the upper hand shes courageous indeed," the figure said.

"What a ruthless move. Instead of acting in person, shes directing the war to an ether-cla.s.s nova source world...." Tianxi's voice was low, his golden, phantom-like body trembling in the astrals.h.i.+p.

"It's a brilliant move," the figure calmly said.

"Father, do you have a way to counter it?" Tianxi asked.

"All means must be supported by strength, otherwise theyre nothing but pipe dreams."

"She and Lin Xiaodao have contributed to the split of the Infinitum Bodhimanda, so we wont be the only ones to bear the infamy, the figure replied.

"Do you mean to fight them head-on?" Tianxi asked.

"Not exactly. But theyll be taking things for granted if they truly launch a war on Gladeus. Our compatriots on Gladeus have countless tricks up their sleeves and itll be hard for Lin Xiaodao to succeed even if he has the power of the stars formation. And we won't hesitate if we send our troops on an expedition. The ebons will attack Gladeus with all we have! This time, theyre the ones who started it. The banner of justice is in our hands, so Yi Daiyans forces will have no choice but to shut up even if we take over Gladeus and seize the Gladean Ruins. The figure sounded calm, as if the matter at hand was insignificant.

"Because of the ruins, Gladeus is more important than other ether-cla.s.s worlds. Besides, no one else has much control over the worldcore. If we dont deal with Lin Xiaodao as soon as possible, hell eventually pose problems for us," Tianxi said.

"Hell be our biggest problem after Yi Daiyan, the figure said.

"Father, if we do send a large force to attack Gladeus, what about Ebonia?" Tianxi asked.

"Here?" The figure was stunned for a moment. Then, smiling, he said, "Weve experienced so many years of ups and downs, trials and hards.h.i.+p. We even survived the era of the SwordG.o.d Lin Clans two successive reges mundi by living under the ether-cla.s.s formation in the world down under. Were the only ones in the Infinitum Mundus who can resist an ether-cla.s.s astrals.h.i.+p. Ebonia will forever be our base. As long as the world down under exists, no one can shake us should we choose to protect ourselves. They can kick up all the fuss they want on Ebonia, but they wont be able to uproot us.

"Youre right! Who can stop the only infinitum-cla.s.s astrals.h.i.+p and ether-cla.s.s defense formation on Ebonia? Tianxi sneered.

"It isnt wise for Yi Daiyan to fight me now. She has a bright future ahead of her. Although their actions on Gladeus will cause trouble for me, it also means that shes getting involved in our dispute. I only wish shed attack us first. Would anyone still blame me for the downfall of the Infinitum Bodhimanda if that happened?" the figure said.

"Yes, everyone shares responsibility for the collapse of any super force, and Yi Daiyan shoulders the most." Tianxi nodded.

"Gladeus will be the focus of the battle. Strength will determine who it belongs to in the future.... Tianxi, do you know what our biggest weakness is?" the figure asked.

"Our physique? Or our disadvantage against soul experts like the Greenhill Yushan Clan?" Tianxi said.

"No."

Please explain, Father," Tianxi said, his head lowered.

"Our biggest weakness is that were... too strong," the figure said.

"What do you mean?"

"They fear us because were too strong, so none of them truly obey us. As soon as we grow weak, theyll even tear us apart and devour us. Because were too strong, whatever we do will be considered treacherous. Weve become bullies in the eyes of the ma.s.ses. Thats how the world sees us after the battle at Mount Taia and the Infinitum Swordsea," the figure said.

"But theres nothing wrong with being strong," Tianxi retorted.

"Yes, so whatever theyre planning on Gladeus wont be a bad thing for us," the figure replied.

"Because were the oppressed this time! Were merely resisting, and thats our right. If Yi Daiyan fails to act, well be the ones to represent the Infinitum Bodhimanda. Well have the right to call on the people of the Infinitum Bodhimanda to fight for our oppressed compatriots on Gladeus. Killing the traitors, the Skycross Lin Clan, is right and just! Justice will be on our side, as long as we behave morally. Well receive sympathy and support. The neutral Infinitum Regal Clans, as well as the small and medium forces, are extremely important. They must be subdued if we want to conquer the Infinitum Mundus! Tianxi excitedly said.

"Yes, and now theyre giving us a chance. Our weakness is no longer a weakness. That is why I need you back nowI need you in control here," said the figure.

"What do you mean, Father?"

"As the former first rex mundi, Im duty-bound to head to the frontlines to maintain order in the Infinitum Bodhimanda and uphold our laws if the current first rex mundi turns a blind eye to the Skycross Lin Clans act of rebellion! Ill slay the rebels, quell the insurrection, and restore peace to the Infinitum Mundus," said the figure.

"Yes!" Tianxi laughed, "They couldnt have imagined that you would personally take action. Maybe its been so long that theyve forgotten that the ebons strongest defense lies in the world down under. None of the top experts on Ebonia can break through our defenses even if Im the only one here.

They would take advantage of the situation, act according to their own strategy, and deal a heavy blow to their enemies at the right time so all their plans would come to naught. That was the ebons far-sighted response to the news that the Skycross Lin Clan had betrayed the SwordG.o.d Lin Clan.

"It's time to avenge Chi Hun, that unlucky b.a.s.t.a.r.d, and the eighty thousand ebons who died on Mount Taia," said Tianxi.

"As well as the other three thousand ebons," the figure added.

"Yes."

Pursing his lips, Tianxi asked, "Father, whats the other development?"

"I heard that Gladeus turned pink," said the figure.

"Hows that possible? Color change is only possible if the composition of nova source changes, right? The essence of Gladeus nova source is deathly storms! How can it transform into such a romantic color while maintaining its strength as an ether-cla.s.s nova source?" Tianxi asked.

"Thats unclear at the moment, but judging from the report, the nature of Gladeus nova source has not changed. As for why the mysterious phenomenon occurred, it might have something to do with the ancestral world treasures, said the figure.

"Is that the other reason youre planning to head into battle yourself, Father?" Tianxi asked.

"Yes. Ill deal with the ancestral world treasures myself, the figure replied.

"Alright!"

"Theres more news from Gladeus."

"Please speak, Father."

"Apparently, Lin Feng has two wives who became astral G.o.ds in their thirties and defeated a third-astral orderan. And he, as a first-astral orderan, defeated a seventh-astral orderan. The opponents they defeated are also infinitum-cla.s.s geniuses," said the figure.

"And he has three wives? Although the last one isnt as advanced as the other two in terms of cultivation level, she previously manifested extremely powerful divine wonders in the council hall.... Unfortunately, the few that entered the council hall at the time are all under the control of the SwordG.o.d Lin Clan. We arent able to contact them for the time being, otherwise we could collect information from them," Tianxi replied.

"The four of them arent simple. They have many secrets.... Now that theyre all on Gladeus, I can study them," said the figure.

"Yes. By the way, what about Lin Jie?"

"Hell attack Gladeus with me. Of course, Ill fight openly while he remains in the dark, the figure said.

"Hes rather strong, so we can use him. After all, hes from the SwordG.o.d Lin Clan and were suppressing a rebellious branch of their clan!"

"Hes just waiting for us to take over the Infinitum Mundus so he can become rex mundi. Instead of stepping down, he wants his descendants to be reges mundi forever!" the figure said.

The SwordG.o.d Lin Clan only had the council hall and successors of the branches, but no rex mundi. In the Infinitum Mundus, every rex mundi would eventually be succeeded by someone else. Neither the second rex mundi nor Lin Jie wanted that to continue. They want to be rex mundi once and their descendants to be rex mundi forever. No one would replace them!