After leaving the Yuris Empire, Bai Ye returned to the Rex Empire to go into seclusion. Now that he had emerged from the shadows, facing the major powers of the Tetes world, time was growing increasingly tight, and a crisis was imminent.
To break through these difficulties, only by improving his strength was possible.
The next target was the last of the Four Great Empires, the Tempest Empire. It was also the most powerful of the Four Great Empires, a great empire formed by the half-demon race.
The half-demons were the third largest race in the Tetes world, on par with the entire demon race and the elf race. The strength of the Tempest Empire could be said to be not simple. Therefore, after receiving the declaration of war from the Rex Empire, there was not much commotion, and it appeared much quieter compared to the previous Yuris Empire and Warner Empire.
Tempest Imperial Palace.
The Emperor's Guard hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, Fester has rallied the entire demon race and is advancing on the Rex Empire in force."
"They demand that our Tempest Empire send troops within ten days."
"Where are the demons?" The Emperor of Tempest had a human body and a snake tail, adorned in crimson finery, with long hair cascading over his shoulders. His exquisitely beautiful and icy countenance exuded an imposing aura. This was the only empress among the Four Great Empires.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, they have reached the border of the Rex Empire's new power's territory."
"Assemble all imperial warriors, rendezvous with the demon race, and march on the Rex Empire."
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
Half-demon warriors were, overall, comparable to the demon and elf races. When the Tempest Empire issued its call, all half-demon warriors responded, including those half-demon warriors already ruled by the Rex Empire.
On the other side, the elves also dispatched warriors from their entire race. The Tetes world, with its three originally adversarial major races, for the first time in history, acted with unusual tacit understanding, sending troops to conquer the same target.
Demons, elves, and half-demons invaded from the surrounding borders of the Rex Empire, while the three major races within the empire's forests also revolted.
In an instant, countless small kingdoms that had submitted to the Rex Empire opened their gates and surrendered. The glorious empire, which had just been established and possessed an unprecedentedly vast territory, was in peril in the blink of an eye.
"Boss, today the northern Algy and over thirty other kingdoms surrendered..."
"Boss, over fifty kingdoms in the south, and more than twenty kingdoms in the west have surrendered successively..."
"Boss, over forty kingdoms in the east..."
Every day, Xiao Fantuan would report to Bai Ye's palace immediately after handling the empire's affairs. In this world, with its Four Great Empires and over a thousand small kingdoms, after only about half a month, more than half of the small kingdoms that had submitted to the Rex Empire had broken away from its rule.
The worry on Xiao Fantuan's small face was becoming more and more apparent. Bai Ye, on the other hand, remained unmoved, as if nothing had happened.
"Boss, if we let them charge at this speed, they'll reach our Rex homeland in less than five days. Moreover, these past few days, the original Warner Empire and Yuris Empire have been restless, hindering our takeover of various matters..."
"Let them be," Bai Ye replied. Bai Ye felt no anger towards these rebellious kingdoms. He had never expected them to be loyal to him.
"When they reach here, we'll round them all up in one go."
Xiao Fantuan's eyes lit up. Boss is still boss; his appetite is indeed extraordinary! Receiving Bai Ye's response, Xiao Fantuan lifted his small head and went out.
In a mysterious desolate forest, a still lake held a hidden world. Outside, deathly energy swirled, and no living beings appeared. But beneath the lake, a dark passage led directly underground.
The cave entrance isolated all the lake water. Descending deep underground, the dense tunnel became increasingly spacious. The cave walls were crystal clear, emitting a faint glow and a rich elemental energy.
At the very bottom was a cave dwelling, entirely formed by natural magic crystals.
"The time has come." In the cave dwelling, a beautiful young man dressed in white slowly opened his eyes, emitting an elegant and ethereal gaze.
He slowly turned his head. Beside him was a spring, bubbling with clear water containing immense energy. In the center of the spring, a beautiful girl sat quietly. She was completely intact, her skin fair and delicate, but devoid of any vitality.
"I had thought of taking you out, but I didn't expect your injuries to be so severe. After so many years, you still haven't recovered."
"Just stay here. When you wake up, you'll probably have made considerable progress."
After muttering a few words, the white-robed youth vanished, and the cave dwelling instantly fell silent, with the sound of the spring faintly echoing.
"Boss, in just one more day, the allied army of the three races will reach our Rex Empire's homeland." After only four days, the vast Rex Empire and its thousands of subordinate kingdoms had all surrendered to the three major races.
"The Warner Empire and the Yuris Empire have also declared independence and will remain neutral, not participating in this war..." Xiao Fantuan's small face could not help but show worry. Currently, over a billion troops were amassed in the Rex imperial capital, embodying the strength of the entire empire. This was also one of the reasons why so many kingdoms surrendered without much resistance.
However, if these troops in the city were not dominated by Bai Ye's terror, they would have fled or surrendered. Therefore, it was uncertain whether they could form combat power in the upcoming battle. Such a glorious empire, in reality, consisted of only Bai Ye and himself.
"According to the intelligence gathered, Fester and the old monsters from the Elf Sacred Land have emerged. There are many ancient Five-Star Emperors. The half-demon race has also mobilized entirely." Thinking of this terrifying lineup, Xiao Fantuan swallowed hard.
Now, they were truly enemies with the entire Tetes world.
"Don't worry," Bai Ye stood up and stroked his cute head. Xiao Fantuan instantly calmed down considerably. Even if he was an enemy to the entire world, as long as Bai Ye was by his side, he could feel a sense of security.
"Lord Bai Ye." A maid from outside the palace walked over quickly, looking cute and well-behaved. Yin of the Ghost Race, along with others from the Ghost Race, Huo, Jue, Yan, and Bai Lao, had all become great generals in the army, commanding tens of thousands of soldiers. However, she disliked fighting and stayed by Bai Ye's side as a maid.
"Your Majesty." Seeing Xiao Fantuan present, Yin quickly saluted.
"What is it, Sister Yin?" Xiao Fantuan smiled familiarly, showing great enthusiasm towards everyone by Bai Ye's side.
"Someone wishes to see Lord Bai Ye."
"Who?"
"Siddon, who claims to be the leader of the Tomorrow Sect."
"Tomorrow Sect?" Xiao Fantuan pondered for a moment, then said to Bai Ye, "It's an organization in the Tempest Empire. I heard the leader is a mysterious fellow whose strength is unknown. Why is he looking for us at this time?"
Bai Ye said, "Siddon, the Tomorrow Sect. Is he in the palace?"
"Yes, yes, he's waiting for you in the main hall," Lai nodded obediently.
Bai Ye frowned slightly. With his current strength, let alone the main hall, anyone with slightly stronger abilities entering this entire city would not escape his senses.
Opening his senses, the scene in the main hall immediately appeared in his vision.
In the main hall, a grey-robed man was drinking tea when he suddenly raised his hand and cupped his fist in greeting, "Mr. Bai, I apologize for the intrusion without an appointment."
"Could we talk downstairs?"
"Dwarves?" A hint of surprise appeared on Bai Ye's face, and then his gaze fixed on the red long sword behind Siddon. That strange sword harbored a dangerous aura that even he could feel.
"Alright," Bai Ye stood up.