After the meeting of the Three Emperors, the Western Alliance, the American Alliance, and the African Alliance were promptly notified. The presidents of the three alliances immediately convened their respective alliance councils.
In the American Alliance, the White Lantern organization held a meeting.
"Everyone, Lord Qingniu has personally ordered that action be taken against the Metropolis soon. What are your thoughts?"
"So soon?" The presidents of the other countries were inwardly startled. They had been engaged in an ideological war and an economic war, especially recently. However, they were still somewhat apprehensive about launching a large-scale war.
The current technological and weaponry levels of various countries had reached a point where a single incident could annihilate an entire nation. Furthermore, once involved in a conflict, no one could completely extricate themselves, especially with the current alliance structure in place. It was as if the saying held true: the next war would be fought with sticks and stones!
"Will Lord Qingniu participate in the conflict?" the President of Mexico inquired. The presidents of the other nations immediately quieted down, as this was also their question.
White Lantern shook his head and replied, "No, Lord Qingniu will not directly appear. Neither will the other two Lords."
"Ah? This!!!" The presidents of various countries immediately panicked. Although they had gained numerous advantages recently, in terms of arcane technology, despite not admitting it verbally, the Metropolis was indeed ahead of them. Their super weapons, in terms of quantity and combat effectiveness, also surpassed the levels of their major alliances.
The only reason they could stand tall was the presence of a large number of powerful demonic creatures, and most importantly, the Lords like Qingniu. Without their trump cards being revealed, how could they dare to act?
"Everyone, there's no need to worry," White Lantern said, raising his head and smiling. "Although the three Lords will not directly participate in the battle, they will be closely monitoring the situation. Furthermore, the Demon Race will have Demon Kings participating, and there will even be quasi-Emperors to hold the line!"
"So, do any of you still need to panic?"
"So that's how it is!"
"This makes things much easier!"
"With quasi-Emperors participating, that's enough to resist their various national suppression weapons!"
...
The presidents of the various countries displayed smiles on their faces.
"However, there is one issue. If we truly take action against the Metropolis, we will completely fall out with that monster. Although we haven't heard from him in a long time, we cannot be certain he is dead!" expressed a leader of a smaller nation with concern.
That person had once made their nations unable to breathe, and they could only put on a cheerful facade when visiting the Metropolis, leaving a deep shadow in their hearts.
"Are you referring to that person, Bai Ye?"
"Yes! That fellow could already slay Demon Kings long ago. If he's still alive, who knows what realm he has reached. Although he might not pose as great a threat to the Demon Race, he remains a significant hidden danger to us!"
White Lantern smiled without speaking, while the President of Mexico shouted, "Everyone, please be quiet. Even if Bai Ye is still alive, this era is no longer his alone."
"If the three Lords are not participating, haven't you figured it out? They are likely waiting for that person to appear!!!"
"The thought of the three Lords surrounding and killing him is terrifying! Hahaha…"
"Hahaha! Then we can go to war. However, that place is the source of our wealth and the guarantee for our future development. This war should not end too quickly."
"As long as everyone understands what's at stake. Sacrificing one to save all of humanity, history will remember our names!"
"Then let's start with localized actions. Let's slowly nibble away at them one by one, leaving the Metropolis for last. This way, we can avoid a direct confrontation with that pervert..."
Three days later, on the global social networks, the three major alliances were still locked in a battle of words with the Metropolis Alliance, constantly exchanging pleasantries and curses towards each other's nine generations and eighteen ancestors.
Suddenly, a piece of news appeared, causing a sensation across the entire network.
The nation of Marai unilaterally declared war on the nation of Tai!
"What the heck! Marai declares war on Tai, is it real or fake?"
"How could it be fake? This morning at eight o'clock, the leader of Marai convened an international press conference and announced it personally!"
"Marai is subordinate to the American Alliance, and Tai belongs to the Metropolis faction. This is chilling when you think about it!"
"On the Marai Peninsula, there is a forbidden zone at the border between Tai and Marai, which is a passage to another realm. Marai claims that the entire forbidden zone has always belonged to Marai territory, and Tai has repeatedly crossed the border, attacking Marai's troops, and they can no longer tolerate it..."
"Currently, it's just a conflict between two small nations. Who knows if the major alliances behind them will intervene?"
"Latest news, Tai has also released international news. They will use all their strength to fight and resolutely defend every inch of their territory!"
"What are you talking about as the latest news? The American Alliance's Pacific Fleet and Air Force have already gathered in the Pacific!"
"The Western Alliance's forces have also arrived in the eastern part of the Atlantic!"
"The African Alliance's forces are near the Western Alliance, and figures of half-demons have also appeared..."
"Is this it? Is World War coming?"
"Support Tai, I'll donate a month's salary!"
"As a D-class warrior, my life is cheap. Does Tai recruit mercenaries?"
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"Hahaha, where are those talkative guys from the Metropolis? This lord, Laud, has already arrived at the Marai Peninsula. Come and meet me on the battlefield if you dare!"
"Hahaha, our three alliance forces have been mobilized, where are your Metropolis Alliance forces?"
"Scared, are we! What a slap in the face, I'm dying of laughter! Hahaha..."
At this moment, Tai and Marai had already amassed their armies at the Marai Peninsula border. And in the surrounding sea areas, the forces of the three major alliances were gathered, with a vast expanse of fleets on the sea and various fighter jets frequently flying in the sky...
The entire continent of Oceania and the southern part of Asia were filled with the scent of gunpowder.
Finally, the Metropolis Alliance also issued a statement: "Any third party that dares to intervene in the Tai-Marai dispute, regardless of which country or region it is, will face the most severe retaliation from the Eastern Alliance!"
As the Metropolis Alliance made its stance known, followed by the forces and weapons of countries like R and Han, they also moved with extreme speed. The military was divided into three routes: one to support Tai, one to the Pacific to confront the American Alliance, and one to head towards the Western Alliance and the African Alliance in the Atlantic.
As one news report after another emerged, everyone in the world became tense. Once a stray shot was fired, the situation would become uncontrollable, and an unprecedented great war was imminent...