Chapter 2194: Chapter 2194: Shifting Global Dynamics
During this time, Du You hasn’t continued to expand, or rather, he’s been constantly expanding in the Eastern region, or you could say he’s been assimilating. Anyway, the entire Eastern region is now nominally his.
Even if some people don’t want to join, as long as he sends an envoy over, they have no choice but to join.
Otherwise, if the army moves, it would be a deadly affair. Du You will not allow others to toy with him, nor does he have the time. Anyone who refuses the first time is an enemy.
In subsequent battles, even if those who once refused choose to surrender, Du You doesn’t spare them and executes them directly. Because of the examples set by a few individuals, no one else dares to feign compliance afterward.
At the very least, those unwilling to surrender would only run away immediately rather than stay in that place.
"It seems quite chaotic outside now," Du You said, looking at the new report in his hand. Although his army only controls the East, his doppelgangers have already ventured out, even reaching several areas in the central region.
"It indeed is chaotic, but quite interesting. It also gives us more time."
Looking at the report in his hand, Du You also found it intriguing. After fully controlling the East, it completely quieted down. In recent days, Du You could feel the overall empowerment getting stronger and stronger.
As for the other three regions, they have fallen into chaos. The first to become chaotic were the North and South.
A Northern Empire had already been established, and upon witnessing the complete domination in the East, they realized they might have the same potential. By achieving full control, they could possibly ascend to the ninth tier.
Thus, they became more frenzied, continuously assaulting their surroundings. However, the alliances there were no pushovers. The Northern Empire is not like Du You; they lack such formidable power and control.
After being subverted internally by some people, the entire North went into turmoil. Even the Northern Empire nearly collapsed. It was only after using their formidable strength to suppress and consolidate internally that they managed to survive.
But that wasn’t the end of it, as more chaotic events erupted soon after. The eighth-tier experts expelled from the East, supporting each other, finally made their way into those areas. Although the perilous terrain at the borders was dangerous even for eighth-tier experts, a large group of them together was a different story.
Moreover, they didn’t have lower-tier people dragging them down. These eighth-tier experts, supporting each other, although faced with certain dangers and difficulties, managed to enter the Northern and Southern regions.
Having experienced the changes in the East and united through shared adversity, these people resolved past conflicts.
While some chose to leave on their own, most of them stayed, forming a coalition and electing a new leader. The new leader was no longer a coalition leader but a king.
Indeed, these people advocated the structure of a nation, intending to emulate the East. With the number of experts on their side, as long as they could organize their forces, they certainly qualified to vie for supremacy. Additionally, unlike the natives, having gone through so many events, they found it easier to unite and become more cohesive.
Thus, they moved together, easily occupying city after city, forcibly incorporating many people into their organization. They believed that in time, they would surely assimilate them.
Subsequently, a country was established and rapidly developed.
In the far West, upon discovering the possibility of becoming ninth-tier, many people sprang into action immediately. With these people serving as the forefront, others behind also began taking various actions openly and covertly.
In just two years, numerous nations emerged.
Additionally, a mysterious force started launching attacks across the three regions. They did not target the East, as it was firmly established that they couldn’t intervene there; entering would be a suicidal move.
But the other three directions were different. Du You knew about this mysterious force because they originated from the central core region. Many frustrated or otherwise ambitious people had moved out.
Some were even late-stage eighth-tier individuals who, unable to progress in the central region, chose to venture out.
Additionally, some at the peak of the eighth-tier, having no further room to advance, wanted to take a gamble, hoping there might be a chance to truly reach the ninth tier by leveraging surrounding forces. After all, becoming the Lord of the Holy City was an unattainable dream for them.
This force was more powerful and exclusive. Yet, their exclusivity also allowed for the development of other organizations.
Thus, the whole world fell into utter chaos, with battles occurring daily. Only the Eastern and core regions remained relatively peaceful. Meanwhile, the underground world was also in turmoil. Nobody knew when, but the affairs of the underground world had been publicized.
It became known that in the East, the situation had already integrated both the surface and underground realms.
Analyses showed that there’s been a ten percent increase in the likelihood of reaching the ninth tier over there, which drove people around even crazier.
In reality, everyone’s true focus remained fixed on the East. If the East were to truly produce a ninth-tier, it would trigger an explosive chain reaction. Even the upper echelons of the Holy City wouldn’t miss out on such an opportunity.
Who wouldn’t seize the chance to become a new ninth-tier?
Thus, the East might be the most peaceful place, yet it is also under the most scrutiny.
Currently, the Northern region has formed into a scenario of war among four nations, the strongest of which are these four countries, yet it’s still a chaotic state. The South is even more chaotic, with seven of the most formidable countries, reminiscent of the Seven Warring States period.
As for the West, there are more countries. No truly dominant nation has emerged there. The result is that hundreds of small countries are in constant skirmishes, and new nations occasionally pop up.
Due to the concept of a nation taking shape, many city lords have changed their titles. Even those with just a single city dare to call themselves a kingdom. Some don’t even have a city but occupy a camp and dare to call themselves a nation. After all, unlike a city, a nation doesn’t necessarily need an internal city.
The entire Western region of the continent is like a scene of demons dancing wildly. As there is no focal point yet, the powerful forces haven’t fully exerted their influence. That area received the news the latest and acts the slowest.
However, it looks like it won’t take long for the same scenario to unfold. But even in those regions acting quickly, achieving unity isn’t that easy, as many powerful entities don’t want to let others take the lead.
Within different forces, each has its own peak eighth-tier individuals, contending against each other with no side willing to yield.
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