Synthetic Wizard

Chapter 501: Chapter 289: There’s Nothing We Can Do About a Mere Star Alliance

"The Star Alliance has conquered the Wulan Plane."

When Gavin heard this news from Blaise, his expression was particularly complicated.

In fact, as soon as he heard that Luke had died in battle, he had guessed that the Star Alliance would eventually take over the Wulan Plane.

But when it actually happened, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Initially, when cooperating with the Star Alliance, Gavin only hoped they could hold back the forces of the Wulan, Manlo, and Xige Planes. He didn’t expect the Star Alliance not only to accomplish this perfectly but to exceed expectations and directly conquer the Wulan Plane.

Blaise also wore a look of amazement and remarked, "I really didn’t expect the Star Alliance to capture the Wulan Plane. Initially, the Star Alliance’s forces were not superior, even seemingly at a disadvantage. Who could have guessed they would eventually turn the tables."

"The Star Alliance’s strength is growing too fast." A hint of admiration flashed in Gavin’s eyes. "While others grow weaker in war, the Star Alliance grows stronger. As one waxes, the other wanes, and the Wulan Plane gradually becomes no match."

Blaise questioned, "The Star Alliance has rapidly developed owing to its vast reserves of magic stones, but we still don’t know where they acquired so many magic stones?"

Gavin mused: "Perhaps they discovered a large vein of magic stones in some other plane."

There have been instances where a Wizard Influence fortunately found a large vein of magic stones in a plane, thereby joining the fast track to development.

Such examples are not uncommon in the multiverse, and Blaise thought this was most likely the reason.

"In any case, the Star Alliance’s conquest of the Wulan Plane is also greatly beneficial to us."

"When this news reaches the Black Rope Tower’s headquarters, it will likely prompt them to dispatch more troops to the Xige and Manlo Planes, making things much easier for us."

A look of schadenfreude appeared on Gavin’s face.

"I can already imagine the unpleasant expression on Lucius’s face."

...

Just as Gavin predicted, Lucius’s mood was very bad at this moment.

He had not ruled out the possibility that the Black Rope Tower might lose a plane in this war and had prepared for the worst.

But even with all his thinking, he never expected that the very Star Alliance he had looked down upon would conquer the Black Rope Tower’s first plane!

This left him both shocked and furious.

The atmosphere in the council chamber was as stagnant as if frozen.

All the senior officials of the Black Rope Tower were either frowning or had serious expressions, all silent.

At the outbreak of the war, they had not considered the Star Alliance a threat and decided unanimously to focus on dealing with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird first.

But the development of the situation dealt them a harsh blow, as the least prioritized Star Alliance had dealt the Black Rope Tower a significant loss first.

After a long silence, Lucius broke it by saying, "Let’s hear what everyone has to say. What should we do next?"

A wizard cleared his throat and said, "I suggest we pull some troops back to support the Xige and Manlo Planes. If the Star Alliance could conquer the Wulan Plane while attacking all three planes, with only two planes left, they are unlikely to withstand the Star Alliance."

But as soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately voiced opposition.

"I disagree. We’ve finally managed to suppress the Ten Thousand Headed Bird. If we withdraw any troops, it might give the Ten Thousand Headed Bird a chance to counterattack, possibly spiraling out of our control!"

"But if we don’t aid them, and both the Xige and Manlo Planes fall, the Star Alliance could turn and aid the Ten Thousand Headed Bird, making the situation just as grim!"

"In my view, why not gather the main forces, settle with the Star Alliance first, and then deal with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird?"

"No, that’s completely losing our strategic position. The Ten Thousand Headed Bird isn’t stupid and has surely anticipated this move. If we withdraw the main forces, the Ten Thousand Headed Bird will naturally intensify their attack, possibly leading to a repeat of the Wulan Plane’s takeover."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

The discussion gradually turned into a quarrel.

Listening to this, Lucius’s face grew increasingly grim and shadowy, with a trace of helplessness in his heart.

He suddenly realized that the Black Rope Tower couldn’t find a way to handle the small Star Alliance!

No matter what action is taken, there’s a high chance that it will worsen the situation.

The once-despised small, third-rate Wizard Influence now gave him unprecedented headaches.

"Enough, everyone shut up!"

Lucius barked impatiently, silencing the entire hall.

His gaze coldly swept around the room, and he said in a frosty tone:

"Draw some troops to support the Xige and Manlo Planes. Instruct Heimdall and Kuwen to guard the planes well. If the Xige and Manlo Planes fall into the hands of the Star Alliance, neither will need to return."

"As for the main army, continue to deal with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird!"

Though the Star Alliance is problematic, the threat from the Ten Thousand Headed Bird is significantly larger to the Black Rope Tower.

If chaos allows the Ten Thousand Headed Bird to exploit an opportunity, the Black Rope Tower could face the crisis of annihilation.

Then, it wouldn’t just be about losing one or two planes.

No matter what, the threat from the Ten Thousand Headed Bird cannot be overlooked.

In hindsight, as long as they can gain an advantage in the direct confrontation with the Ten Thousand Headed Bird, they can transfer some forces to support the Xige and Manlo Planes.

Lucius believed that the Black Rope Tower could still achieve this.

Provided the Xige and Manlo Planes can hold until then.

...

Wulan Plane, Wulan City.

In the study of the City Lord’s mansion, Sunan sat behind the desk, listening to Lize report on the recent developments.

After conquering the Wulan Plane, the Star Alliance didn’t rush into attacking the Xige or Manlo Planes. Instead, they calmly consolidated their gains, integrated the Wulan Plane, and only redirected part of their forces to support the scepter and Fakado.