Chapter 2185: Chapter 2185: Breakthrough to Mid-Ninth Tier
The three major alliances were formed, and they were aware of each other’s existence. However, because the alliances were too large, it was impossible for them to unite again, which already posed significant internal problems.
If they were to continue the alliance, how to distribute the power was a major issue.
Thus, they merely acknowledged each other’s existence and communicated briefly, and that was it.
If it weren’t for a common enemy, perhaps they would have already fought each other due to mutual displeasure.
At the borders, after several conflicts, the situation finally began to calm down. Although they attacked each other daily, neither side could overpower the other.
Both sides’ tier 8s fought fiercely above the wilderness, but the results were the same, as their combat power was balanced, and neither could defeat the other. Thus, the battlefield reached a stalemate.
The opponent didn’t know that this was orchestrated by Du You on purpose, so their mindset changed.
Every day there was endless revelry, with those who benefited greatly pleased with the current situation. However, the common people’s passion cooled off; they were still waiting for the Life Empire to control the regions they inhabited.
The polarization became apparent; those at the bottom were in a foul mood daily, and fights often broke out. After all, whether the rulers above won or not had nothing to do with them. Even if their side won, it didn’t benefit them; their lives were harder than before.
Because war requires resources, and to get resources, they could only exploit them.
Now those at the top indulged in banquets every day, particularly among the city lords who gathered frequently.
"Great, see, with such a large alliance, who wouldn’t be afraid? Besides the Holy City, we fear nothing." These people began to swell with pride.
"But what about the Holy City? Wouldn’t they have any ill intentions toward us?"
"How could they? The Holy City is an invincible force, existing since ancient times. Besides, they have a tier 9; if one tier 9 comes out, no matter how many we have, it would be useless."
The gap is increasingly significant at higher tiers, and they were aware of this.
So they didn’t worry at all about the Holy City; they couldn’t possibly care about them. The core city’s enhancement effects were far superior to the outside world.
There’s a rumor that if one can completely control the core area, they can ascend to the peak of tier 9. Of course, it’s just a rumor; they don’t know the specifics.
If Du You knew of this rumor, he’d scoff; just an Outer World trying to nurture a tier 9 peak, that’s simply dreaming. The peak of tier 9 and late tier 9 are entirely different.
The three major alliances celebrated wildly; in their view, joining forces blocked the Life Empire soundly. As for the future, they’d think about it later. For now, they had nothing to worry about.
The Life Empire appeared mighty, and indeed it was, but ultimately, it had its limits.
At this moment, Du You felt a special situation. The larger the territory occupied, the stronger the enhancement effect on oneself, something Du You had always known. The closer to the core area, the stronger the enhancement.
But Du You hadn’t expected that once the territory expanded to a certain extent, it would also produce a special change. This was a qualitative change resulting from quantitative accumulation, appearing when he occupied one-twentieth of the world.
Moreover, with ongoing expansion, this enhancement effect became increasingly apparent. Now, not only he but even the two sisters could feel it. The enhancement, which had no effect on him before, was now working.
His understanding of the Law faced no obstacles, which now aided him.
In this world, the system of Law his avatar comprehended became increasingly effortless to grasp.
Du You could sense that the barrier of mid-tier 9 was right before him. Once he comprehended it, he could lawfully use mid-tier 9 level powers in this world.
Perhaps, mid-tier 9 in this world was already the strongest, or possibly the second strongest.
In any case, Du You didn’t believe that a world without any interaction with the outside world could have a tier 9 peak. At most, it would be the late stage, though he wasn’t certain.
"You feel it too, right? Unexpected bonus, truly. I wonder if those tier 9s in the central core area have reached mid-tier. I think, perhaps they have."
Given it’s the core area, the enhancement effect should be the strongest in this world.
Lin Yucha also nodded and said, "I feel it too, but reaching mid-tier 9 isn’t so easy. I think we need to occupy at least a tenth or a fifth of the world to meet this requirement."
Du You nodded, "Maybe even more; perhaps there are requirements for the core areas as well. At any rate, it’s okay; just continue to comprehend it at our pace. There’s nobody in this world who can deal with us."
Even with early-tier 9 power, Du You was confident he could kill the mid-tier 9s nurtured by this world.
The effect of the same tier of power in different hands is not the same. Without properly comprehending one’s power and using it, leading to chaos, the stronger the power, the worse the performance.
Outside, early-tier 9s can hardly challenge mid-tier 9s, but here, Du You could turn that into a possibility.
"No matter what, let’s continue to develop according to our plan."
Soon, he’ll be able to legitimately use mid-tier 9 power, which would significantly impact his expansion and plans. He’s getting closer to the final moments; his plan is reaching its ultimate refinement.
However, Du You would never be stingy with more preparation, because the more prepared he is, the safer he’ll be, and the greater his chances of success. If he failed this time, another chance would be nearly impossible to come by.
Moreover, a similar opportunity, Du You didn’t think he could easily acquire again.
This pertains to whether he can enter a new realm that doesn’t even exist in legends. Afterwards, Du You shook his head, focusing still on the tasks at hand; there were plenty of corpses waiting for him to handle.
The frontline faced a standoff while expansion continued at the rear. On the surface, the situation remained in a strangely calm state. Several surrounding cities quietly allied themselves, watching how the situation here would unfold.
