Synthetic Wizard

Chapter 496: Chapter 286: Let the Star Alliance Flaunt Their Power a While Longer (Part 2)

The deafening roar was accompanied by dazzling magical light, almost enveloping the entire sky!

The Black Rope Tower side had a total of sixteen Wizard Towers, including two large Wizard Towers, five medium-sized Wizard Towers, and nine small Wizard Towers.

On the Star Alliance side, there were thirteen Wizard Towers, including two large Wizard Towers, four medium-sized Wizard Towers, and seven small Wizard Towers.

In terms of the number of Wizard Towers alone, the Star Alliance was undoubtedly a notch below the Black Rope Tower.

However, the number of Stellar Fortresses in the Star Alliance was slightly higher than that of the Black Rope Tower.

Coupled with the assistance from flying fleets, their overall combat strength was not weaker than the Black Rope Tower.

For a time, both sides fought back and forth, unable to gain an upper hand.

"Indeed, it’s hard to gain an advantage in war creations."

Watching the battle unfold, Sunan’s eyes flashed slightly.

The long-range firepower of the Starlight Wizard Tower had yet to be fully upgraded, insufficient to form a crushing advantage on the front line battlefield. Sunan also did not intend for the Starlight Wizard Tower to stand out too much at this time, lest the enemy become wary, hence fought steadily and methodically.

After more than half an hour of fierce battle, both sides suffered losses, and the energy of the Wizard Towers was almost depleted, prompting both to sound the retreat.

Watching the Wizard Towers and Black Rope Giant Ship of the Black Rope Tower gradually recede, Lize glanced at the devastated Yahen City, and said in a low voice, "Next, we’ll need to consolidate our position steadily."

Sunan nodded slightly.

The Black Rope Tower had already reacted; the Star Alliance’s war creations were unable to gain an advantage. Relying solely on ground forces meant the advance would be incredibly slow.

But it doesn’t matter, the Pulse Cannon was already being manufactured, and in a maximum of one to two years, the more powerful Pulse Cannon III would be synthesized, breaking the current deadlock at that time.

"For now, I will concentrate on improving the Pulse Cannon, and leave the battle command to you."

Sunan transferred the control of the Starlight Wizard Tower to Lize.

"There’s no need to rush expanding the occupied territory, approach everything steadily."

Lize had long known Sunan’s plan, and upon hearing this, nodded solemnly in agreement.

"Understood, I’ll focus on consolidating the war results and quickly perfect the Star Eye network and teleportation network in the occupied territory."

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Dark Dragon Plane.

At the headquarters of the Black Rope Tower, tall towers stood densely, with various buildings arranged in differing heights side by side, spreading out for several thousand meters.

From a distance, it looked like a giant black dragon sprawled across the ground.

Robed wizards came and went between the buildings, hurriedly moving with a tense and stormy atmosphere everywhere.

In the central thousand-meter high pitch-black giant tower, in the spacious and bright conference hall, dozens of wizards gathered together discussing how to respond to the sudden war.

"I’ve long said we shouldn’t have delayed with those folks; if we’d started the war earlier, we wouldn’t be so passive now!"

"Easy to say, the Pale Mask and Flame Pattern Association, those greedy folks practically demanded half the profits. If we don’t fight for it, should we just hand over the benefits to them?"

"Enough, arguing about this now is pointless; the urgent matter is finding a way to engage in battle!"

"How is the situation now?"

"The Ten Thousand Headed Bird and Star Alliance simultaneously launched an attack on twenty-two planes controlled by us, the enemy is fierce and hard to deal with."

"What’s the word from the three majesties?"

"Lord Lian and others are being held in the Realm of Truth by the Wisdom Code and Ten Thousand Headed Bird’s True Spirit Wizards. Among their opponents is Maisy Edwards, who estimates will be unable to extricate themselves anytime soon."

With the mention of Maisy Edwards’ name, there was a brief silence in the hall, and everyone frowned tightly.

Though Maisy Edwards had just entered the ranks of True Spirit Wizards, strictly speaking she’s a newcomer among True Spirit Wizards, yet her strength is even more formidable than some seasoned True Spirit Wizards who had been promoted for thousands of years.

It is said she was once forced into a woeful retreat from the Starlight Continent by a True Spirit Wizard from the Dark Throne. After advancing to a True Spirit Wizard, she immediately sought revenge, heavily injuring her opponent in a direct confrontation and nearly killing them.

After that battle, Maisy Edwards’ name resounded throughout the Wizard World, her strength recognized by many True Spirit Wizards!

With her involvement in containment, it would be difficult for the three majesties to disengage.

However, the primary concern in wizard forces engagement is always the containment of True Spirit Wizards; this is almost common knowledge, so the group wasn’t too surprised, merely frowning as they continued their discussion.

"The urgent task is to first concentrate forces to engage the Ten Thousand Headed Bird. Among the nineteen planes they are attacking, including the Dark Dragon Plane, there are several core planes of ours that cannot be lost!"

"In my view, we should target the weaker ones first; once Star Alliance is sorted, we’ll fully focus on dealing with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird!"

"That’s not possible, even if Star Alliance is weaker, they won’t be resolved quickly. What if, during this time, the other planes can’t withstand the Ten Thousand Headed Bird’s assault?"

"Agreed, the stationed forces in Xige, Manlo, and Wulan are more than enough to hold off Star Alliance. We can fully concentrate our forces against the Ten Thousand Headed Bird. Compared to Star Alliance, the Ten Thousand Headed Bird is the enemy truly deserving our attention!"

The crowd argued with zeal, each holding to their own opinion.

Until a man seated at the head of the table coughed lightly, and the hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone turned their heads to look at the man at the head of the table.

The True Spirit Descendants of the Black Rope Tower were not many, only a dozen or so, and among them, Eliot and Lucius were the leading figures.

After Eliot died in the Earth Crystal Plane, Lucius naturally became the leading figure among the True Spirit Descendants of the Black Rope Tower.

With the three True Spirit Wizards unable to extricate themselves from the Realm of Truth, Lucius held the highest position and authority in the entire Black Rope Tower.

Lucius looked around the room and slowly spoke.

"I just received news that while Star Alliance is attacking three planes simultaneously, their main target is the Wulan Plane, with only a small number of troops dispatched to the other two planes."

As soon as he said this, everyone looked at each other in shock.

Someone hesitantly said, "What is Star Alliance’s plan? Are they attempting to capture the Wulan Plane?"

In their estimation, the primary function of Star Alliance should be to contain parts of Black Rope Tower’s forces, to alleviate pressure on the Ten Thousand Headed Bird.

For this reason, Star Alliance should be balancing the invading forces across the three planes as much as possible.

But judging by the situation now, Star Alliance didn’t seem to be doing so; instead, they focused their attack on the Wulan Plane.

Aside from attempting to capture the Wulan Plane, there was no other explanation.

"Star Alliance’s appetite is too big, aren’t they afraid of overextending?"

"Where does their confidence come from?"

"Too arrogant!"

Lucius raised his hand to interrupt their chatter, and slowly said:

"Luke reported to me that Star Alliance possesses a method for rapidly transporting troops, catching Luke off guard in the initial stage of the invasion and capturing nearly eighty thousand square kilometers of territory in just three days."

The crowd was shocked.

No one had expected Star Alliance to be so formidable!

One wizard uncertainly exclaimed, "What about the Wulan Plane then?"

Lucius gestured for him to stop speaking and said indifferently, "No need to worry, Star Alliance only gained an advantage through catching us off guard. Since Luke responded, he’s already mobilized troops to restrain Star Alliance’s expansion. While they cannot expel Star Alliance for the time being, they won’t allow further expansion of their gains."

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there was no risk of the Wulan Plane falling, it was alright.

Lucius said expressionlessly:

"We must admit, Star Alliance indeed has some strength, but that’s all, nothing to worry about."

"Our focus should remain on the Ten Thousand Headed Bird!"

"Actually, this works in our favor; we don’t have to confront the Wisdom Code directly, and dealing with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird alone isn’t too stressful."

"If we can swallow the Ten Thousand Headed Bird, we can ascend further, shortening the gap with large wizard forces!"

Hearing Lucius say this, everyone looked at each other and did not raise further objections, nodding one after another.

"Lord Lucius is absolutely right!"

"We should focus on the Ten Thousand Headed Bird first!"

"Let’s give Star Alliance a little more time in the spotlight."