Hooves clattered on the ground, making a booming sound.
Respected Lord Shen Mu, with 50 Holy Tree Knights, galloped on horseback along the desolate twelve-lane urban main road.
Their speed was very fast.
Because the Diesel Company had already been annihilated, the entire Bali River Street was almost completely under Respected Lord Shen Mu's control.
The remaining Blue Star Humans could not possibly have any conflict with Respected Lord Shen Mu, and even if there were some Spiritual Realm Commanders, they would stay far away upon seeing Respected Lord Shen Mu, making it impossible to approach.
After all, Respected Lord Shen Mu could be said to be in his prime; his reputation had spread throughout the entire Bali River Street and was even starting to diffuse into other streets. It was just unknown whether other streets still had surviving Blue Star Humans or other Blue Star forces.
However, just based on Respected Lord Shen Mu's recent achievement of annihilating the Diesel Company, other forces would feel a sense of dread upon hearing about it, as the Diesel Company's reputation was quite formidable in that area.
But even such a powerful Diesel Company was annihilated, which meant that Respected Lord Shen Mu's combat power was truly formidable, and his strength was truly terrifying, at least equal to or stronger than the Diesel Company.
Otherwise, how could Respected Lord Shen Mu's forces have annihilated the Diesel Company?
Moreover, even the Spiritual Realm Commanders now held Respected Lord Shen Mu in great awe.
Even those Spiritual Realm Commanders or Blue Star Humans who had not joined Deherim could tell, upon seeing so many heavy cavalry, that the young man leading them was the legendary Respected Lord Shen Mu.
They dared not make any contact.
After all, everyone knew that in the wild, if one approached others easily, it would inevitably lead to unnecessary conflicts.
Especially since Respected Lord Shen Mu now had the territory of Deherim, if they did not register and pledge allegiance to Respected Lord Shen Mu in his territory but instead suddenly tried to approach him in the wild, they must have had ulterior motives.
Once such a situation occurred, if the other party became more tense, it might escalate into an unnecessary bloody conflict.
Therefore, these Blue Star Humans and Spiritual Realm Commanders who had survived until now were quite discerning and clearly understood what they should and should not do.
Thus, Respected Lord Shen Mu, leading these 50 Holy Tree Knights on horseback, advanced smoothly towards the Diesel Company's location.
However, as he passed the Shopping Mall, he subconsciously reined in his horse.
The warhorse beneath him immediately obeyed and gently stopped its furious gallop forward.
This caused Respected Lord Shen Mu to halt there.
“That Vampire force.” Respected Lord Shen Mu looked up at the towering Shopping Mall, his brows slightly furrowed. Faintly, his Holy Tree Suit also showed a subtle sensation of heat.
This indicated that even without approaching the Shopping Mall, his suit had already detected an evil force.
It was clearly from the Vampires.
However, at this moment, the Holy Tree Knights around Respected Lord Shen Mu also seemed agitated and uneasy, and the Holy Tree Knight Captain came to Respected Lord Shen Mu's side to report: “Lord, something is wrong. There seems to be a threat inside this Shopping Mall, and this threat is very significant.”
At a distance of about a hundred meters, the Holy Tree Suit on their bodies had already shown a slight sensation of heat, indicating that the evil within the Shopping Mall was already quite powerful.
They dared not relax their vigilance here, so they earnestly rode a few steps forward, adjusted their formation, and protected Respected Lord Shen Mu in the center.
“Hmm, the evil in here has indeed grown somewhat,” Respected Lord Shen Mu nodded, agreeing with his statement.
Because previously, they only felt a slight heat and their Holy Tree Suit reacted after they broke through the outer curtain wall and entered the Shopping Mall.
But now, they hadn't even entered the curtain wall, simply being by the roadside at a distance of 300 meters, or even more, and had already sensed the so-called evil force.
This indicated that the Vampire Matriarch Isabelle, who had been recuperating inside at that time, had significantly recovered her strength.
“If I remember correctly, she intended to recuperate here back then, and after recovering, she would leave.” Respected Lord Shen Mu frowned slightly, pondering: “Now I am about to establish a new castle, and her Vampire stronghold is directly between my Deherim and the new castle, and it’s also right next to the main road, directly separating my two castles and towns.”
This was not good. If something really happened, and this verbally allied Vampire Matriarch Isabelle attacked him, it would be extremely awkward.
At that time, his newly established castle would definitely be cut off by her.
And once any situation arose, if they couldn't attend to both ends, and encountered a fierce enemy attack, both Deherim and the new castle about to be built at the Diesel Company's ruins would be in a very awkward position.
“It seems this won't do.” Respected Lord Shen Mu's frown deepened as he looked at the Shopping Mall. He slowly tightened his grip on the reins: “I need to go and ask her when exactly she plans to leave, and I also need a precise time. Otherwise, if something really happens, I'll be in a very difficult situation.”
It was better to speak directly and lay his concerns bare, rather than for both sides to harbor suspicions and then encounter unnecessary trouble and conflict.
At least it wouldn't completely sever their relationship.
After all, it was common for Blue Star Humans to be wary of the evil creatures in the Spiritual Realm, and those evil creatures were also well aware of their own actions. Especially the Undead Monsters, they were the main culprits behind the greatest destruction inflicted upon Blue Star Humans.
Many Blue Star Humans died tragically at the hands of those Undead Monsters.
Furthermore, Vampires are also a branch of the Undead race.
Although these Vampires could now communicate and possessed their own intelligence, negotiation was the best option, and Respected Lord Shen Mu had known previously that they were only recuperating there, which was why no direct conflict had occurred.
But now that Respected Lord Shen Mu was about to establish his new castle, it was appropriate to ask them when they would leave, as this area was originally territory occupied by Respected Lord Shen Mu.
By all accounts, those Vampires should indeed leave.
Even if they didn't leave, they could inquire when these Vampires would depart, having a clear time so that both sides wouldn't have too much trouble, agreeing to leave later and maintaining a friendly relationship.
Nothing would happen, no war would break out, and no conflict would arise.
This was the benefit of communicating in advance.
“Alright, everyone dismount and follow me.” Respected Lord Shen Mu then rode towards the Shopping Mall, and upon approaching the parking lot, he dismounted, leading the Holy Tree Knights, ready to enter the interior of the Shopping Mall.
However, before entering, he still arranged for 10 Holy Tree Knights to stay there and watch the warhorses.
He also left 10 Holy Tree Knights to guard the first floor of the curtain wall.
The remaining 30 Holy Tree Knights followed him as escorts, continuing towards the top-floor cinema of the Shopping Mall.
However, as he entered the Shopping Mall, faint footsteps appeared around him, and in the corners, the figures of Corpse Servant Puppets and low-level Vampires also appeared.
However, they did not attack Respected Lord Shen Mu and the Holy Tree Knights.
It was as if they had received orders, forcefully restraining their aggressive and bloodthirsty desires, quietly watching Respected Lord Shen Mu and the Holy Tree Knights walk towards the VIP cinema on the top floor where the Vampire Matriarch resided.
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Respected Lord Shen Mu nodded at this, which indicated that the Vampires must have already detected his arrival and then restrained these low-level Vampires and puppets.
Their not attacking him also showed that the other party was expressing goodwill.
Respected Lord Shen Mu then arrived at the entrance of the top-floor VIP cinema, and once again saw the taller Vampire Guards dressed in armor.
At this moment, those Vampire Guards stood firmly in front of the door, still holding their longswords, staring with scarlet eyes at Respected Lord Shen Mu and the Holy Tree Knights behind him, refusing to let them approach the door.
However, before these Vampire Guards could say anything, a gap appeared in the door, and a Vampire Servant in a black veil walked out. It was precisely the Vampire Servant who had previously interacted with Respected Lord Shen Mu.
“Respected Lord Shen Mu, I did not expect you to come here. This truly honors us. On behalf of Vampire Matriarch Isabelle, I express my respect and goodwill to you.”
As the young Vampire Servant spoke, she respectfully bowed to Respected Lord Shen Mu with a courtly etiquette.
She looked quite elegant.
“Hmm, I also express my goodwill,” Respected Lord Shen Mu nodded.
“Then, Respected Lord Shen Mu, may I ask why you have come?” the Vampire Servant inquired again.
“It is like this: I plan to establish a castle at the ruins of the Diesel Company, and you are located between my Deherim and the castle. To ensure smooth traffic between the two places, I have come to inquire when you will leave here,” Respected Lord Shen Mu stated his purpose directly.
This was quite frank.
It even made the Vampire Servant slightly stunned. She hadn't expected Respected Lord Shen Mu to be so direct, which made her, who was accustomed to speaking subtly, a bit unaccustomed: “When will we leave? …This is not something I can decide.”
She paused for a moment, wanting to explain something, but behind her, a hoarse voice suddenly spoke.
“Alright, my servant, since Respected Lord Shen Mu is so frank, let us also speak frankly. After all, my injuries have mostly healed, and it is indeed time for me to leave here and return to the Plane Fragment.” This was the voice of Vampire Matriarch Isabelle.
“Respected Lord Shen Mu, please grant us 7 more days. In 7 days, we will leave here and return to our own place.” Vampire Matriarch Isabelle spoke quite frankly: “As for whether our presence here will affect your road access, please rest assured, we will not stay here for too long. After all, when your Torch Tower, shimmering with Holy Light power, appeared, this place was no longer suitable for my continued recuperation.”
“I apologize, but that is indeed a way for me to resist the invasion of death spirit rules,” Respected Lord Shen Mu replied at this time. He naturally knew that the Torch Tower shimmering with Holy Light power that Vampire Matriarch Isabelle mentioned referred to his Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower.
However, a smile also appeared in Respected Lord Shen Mu's heart.
Although the effective range of the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower was only 1 kilometer, its shimmering light could be detected beyond that 1 kilometer, meaning that light also posed a certain threat to these Undead Monsters.
Even if it wasn't a threat, it was a weakening.
And powerful beings are always very sensitive to weakening, so she had already perceived the significance of the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower appearing here, and therefore she indeed did not intend to continue recuperating here.
Leaving in time could also avoid corresponding conflicts, after all, she dared not display her full power in the current Blue Star World. As soon as she displayed power, it would be absorbed by the Blue Star World's vacuum environment, which lacked extraordinary power. She simply could not recover; for every bit of extraordinary power used, much more would dissipate.
Therefore, engaging in conflict with Respected Lord Shen Mu here would also be extremely unwise, an act akin to self-destruction and tearing down one's own Great Wall.
“7 days is certainly no problem, and I thank you for your frankness,” Respected Lord Shen Mu nodded. 7 days was indeed acceptable to him.
“If there is nothing else, then I will not see you out.” Vampire Matriarch Isabelle spoke again from within the room: “Now, Respected Lord Shen Mu, you have taken the initiative, and your troops and forces have indeed opened my eyes. If possible, after the Spiritual Realm fully descends upon the Blue Star World, I believe we still have many areas for cooperation, and I am not merely a foolish low-level Undead Monster existing solely dependent on death spirit rules; I can communicate and converse, and I can cooperate.”
“Of course, our current cooperation is indeed quite frank, and I hope there will be opportunities for future cooperation,” Respected Lord Shen Mu nodded, not rejecting Isabelle's proposal.
For him, cooperating with this Vampire Matriarch was not a bad thing.
If they could join forces against some enemies, or simply make another friend, it was always a good idea.
Building good karma was also good. (End of chapter)