Chapter 2233: Chapter 2233: The Alliance’s Final Struggle
"We can’t go on like this. We must do something; if this continues, we’re finished."
The upper class of the alliance convened once more, and indeed, there were significantly fewer people this time. After months of frantic attacks, the passage of time in the Outer World had been much longer. Consequently, there were fewer and fewer of our own people left.
At present, the land still under alliance control is less than one-fifth.
"But what can we do? None of the tier-nine strong fighters have responded. Perhaps, in their eyes, resources like land are no longer of importance," someone expressed helplessly.
"I think we should just surrender. The disparity in strength is too great. Every time, they send a large number of high-level fighters to fight together, and we are simply not their match," someone suggested this pessimistic view.
The leader spoke, "I know we are no match for them, and I also know that many people want to surrender, but we simply have no opportunity to do so." As this person spoke, everyone else fell silent.
"Strange, isn’t it? Look at this document. After my investigation, very few of our people have been able to surrender to the other side. Among eighth tier, there are almost none; among seventh tier, there are a few, but they are strictly controlled. So, where have the others gone? I’ll tell you, all those people are dead; none survived."
Everyone gazed at the document, their breaths becoming heavy.
They hadn’t expected the survival rate to be so low; the opponent was unwilling even to accept them.
If that’s the case, don’t they have no way out? The document even mentioned people who had already surrendered but are now nowhere to be found. One can speculate that these people are likely no longer alive.
Of course, some were not, as they were sent elsewhere by Du You, but for the most part, it was as I said. As long as they didn’t meet his criteria, Du You found opportunities to get rid of them anyway, as keeping them was torment.
The few who met the criteria were basically shown to others. Moreover, these people didn’t come to a good end either, with many Restriction Seals added on by Du You to completely control them.
But these restrictions, even they don’t know about, and those who do are highly controlled.
"Everyone has seen the document, right? We have no way out; we must make a final stand."
"But what are we supposed to do?" someone questioned, echoing everyone’s doubts.
The other side sent another document: "This is our analysis, with diagrams showing their attack routes toward the Outer World. From this, we can see that they indeed have a method to locate the coordinates of the Otherworld."
The leader continued, "Based on their route of action, we are certain that their next large-scale force will appear in this world, and we need to intercept them here. For this, we must abandon the surrounding worlds. After this war, we will compensate you adequately for your sacrifices."
Some were dissatisfied, though they had no choice. Others weren’t going to help them, and relying on themselves, survival seemed unlikely.
Reluctantly, they agreed, hoping the future compensation might match their losses.
"Their high-level fighters are certainly more numerous and stronger than ours. How can we possibly deal with them?"
"Firstly, the enemy is in the open, and we are in the shadows. They’re unaware that we have the courage to intercept them. The opponent will definitely send fewer people here, and that is our opportunity."
Everyone nodded in agreement; it made sense. Even though the enemy used overwhelming force to confront them in every world, their numbers were still limited. Concentrating all forces in one world was impossible.
Although they had tier-nine strong fighters, without being able to use them, they were all at the same level. Even if the numbers were small, the level was not weak. Because Du You had not made a move, they truly believed the tier-nine fighters couldn’t act.
Although the odds are slim when striking the strong from weakness, it’s not entirely impossible. Especially on a local battlefield, it’s even more so. Winning a few times would defensibly ensure their survival. They believed that, even with more strong fighters on the other side, no one wanted to take on high-risk tasks or sacrifice themselves.
"Moreover, I have already set up numerous Void Traps in that world. These traps, at their weakest, can kill tier-seven fighters, and the stronger ones have a significant impact on tier-eight fighters, potentially killing them outright. I plan to use this world as a price to annihilate a large amount of their forces, even if it means destroying this world."
These are no longer just Void Traps; this guy set up a massive array of destructive traps there.
Once these traps detonate, an entire Outer World could be obliterated.
By doing this, they knew that the world consciousness would definitely fixate on them, but they already had no retreat. Therefore, even if it meant facing retribution from the world consciousness, they had to do it to survive.
When life is at risk, tier-eight strong fighters and ordinary people aren’t much different; everyone struggles desperately.
The punishment of the world consciousness would indeed instill fear in everyone under normal circumstances, but today is entirely different. Failing means death, and a little punishment means nothing.
Quickly, everyone agreed; under these circumstances, no one dared to argue.
The foolish ones had long been expelled, either left to fend for themselves or already perished.
Meanwhile, Du You also received the news. He hadn’t expected the opponent’s struggle to be so intense; he originally thought there wouldn’t be a consensus. Now, it seems that at critical moments, anything is possible.
"Want to destroy a world, hmm, that sounds interesting."
"Master, what should we do?" Lin Yushi asked.
"Let them destroy it, as long as we can protect our people. Aren’t there many who are disobedient? Send them over. Their actions will also distract the world consciousness, giving us a respite."
The world consciousness had been focused on Du You and his people, putting significant pressure on him. Now, with such a mistake by the opponents, the world consciousness wouldn’t constantly monitor him.
With the pressure alleviating, it would buy him more time, and the final arrangements were nearing completion.
In any case, many were going to die; send those disobedient defectors to their death instead, saving him the trouble.
