“Is this Deherim? This is truly incredible; I’ve never overlooked a town like this from a Spirit World building before,” Zhang Bo couldn’t help but exclaim, and this was his honest opinion. Although he had overlooked the entire Long City from tall buildings on Blue Star structures, even from skyscrapers higher than this spire.
However, there was a completely different feeling between being on a Blue Star World building and a Spirit World building. After all, the blue star rules had been corrupted and were full of holes. Even towering financial skyscrapers, for the current Blue Star World, were nothing more than precarious structures made of sand, ready to collapse at any moment.
As long as the Spirit World’s power pushed slightly, they would instantly crumble into ruins.
Therefore, Zhang Bo clearly understood that the Blue Star World’s power was no longer to be feared. Currently, the strongest power was that of the Spirit World, and for a building of such height to be constructed in the Spirit World meant it could only be built by a powerful force.
After all, the higher the building, the faster it would be eroded by the Spirit World’s power. Although there was fire and light, it should be known that beyond a certain height, the area was still shrouded by death spirit rules, just like now, where above forty or fifty meters in the sky, it was still occupied by the dark and gray mist of death spirit rules.
If one didn’t want their territory to potentially be invaded by death spirit rules at any time, it was best to build lower structures that could be completely illuminated by firelight.
Even if Spirit World buildings could effectively avoid the erosion of death spirit rules, possessing the dual blessings of spirit world rules and blue star rules.
They still couldn’t be built too high.
Look at the previous Diesel Company’s massive platform, about 20 meters high. In reality, there were only some tents on the platform, and the height of the platform itself, plus these tents, wouldn’t appear very high. Moreover, the interior of the large tires contained excavated tunnels and pits, used for the Pig-Headed People to store supplies and for accommodation.
Furthermore, the Diesel Company’s platforms felt more like they were piled up from earthen mounds, which was completely different from Zhang Bo now truly standing on a towering Human Race building.
It was no wonder that he now looked at the Deherim in front of him, leaning on the wooden railing, with a look of considerable surprise.
At this moment, Zhang Bo also saw that in the Town Area, flames had suddenly ignited in about twenty or thirty places, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.
Because he knew that those were the insiders from the Green Leaf Group, who had come from the Wood Elf Village, and had already started setting fires in Deherim. Their purpose, as he had arranged, was to completely disrupt the current Deherim and plunge the Town Area of Deherim back into chaos.
It was clear that it had already succeeded.
However, Zhang Bo still put on a very anxious expression at this time, turning to Shen Mu and saying, “The situation is probably not right. Look, there are many fire sources in the Town Area. I think this must be caused by the remnants of the Diesel Company setting fires. It’s truly hateful! Those remnants of the Diesel Company are definitely some damned traitors who have long infiltrated our Deherim. Lord Shen Mu, you treated them so well, providing them with Spirit World food, yet they don’t know how to be content or grateful. Now, taking advantage of the Undead Legion’s attack, they are actually killing people and setting fires!”
But regarding Zhang Bo’s feigned anxiety, Shen Mu merely glanced calmly at the fire points appearing in Deherim. Because he was looking down from a high vantage point, he easily spotted about 20 burning flames and rising wisps of smoke.
Of course, for Shen Mu, his face remained very calm, and he didn't seem to care much at all.
“Lord Shen Mu, what on earth is going on? You don’t seem to be anxious at all.” Zhang Bo also saw that there was no trace of anxiety on Shen Mu’s face at this time, and he couldn’t help but frown. He also asked very anxiously. Of course, he also wanted to know why Shen Mu was so calm, and a sudden, prominent trepidation rose in his heart, fearing that Shen Mu had some hidden move.
After all, his plan required the chaos and commotion in the Town Area to attract the attention of Shen Mu and the Human Race defenders of Deherim. This way, some of the Human Race defenders could be dispatched to mediate, investigate, patrol, and suppress any potential disturbances.
This would allow the Wood Elf Village’s troops and the Green Leaf Group’s troops to find the Castle District’s defenses relatively empty when they launched their surprise decapitation strike.
Then it would be more convenient for his plan to unfold and proceed.
Now, looking at Zhang Bo, who was so calm and unperturbed, he didn’t believe this young man possessed deeper cunning than himself. So he deliberately provoked him, saying, “Lord Shen Mu, although I am also a Blue Star Human, I must say that those Blue Star Humans cannot be relied upon, especially the ordinary Blue Star Humans. They are often swayed by practical interests, or simply coerced by threats. At that time, whether they can be loyal to you is still a two-digit question. Why don’t you directly dispatch a portion of your troops now? Suppress them and help put out the fires. This will also let those Blue Star Humans know that you are the true controller of this Deherim.”
“There’s no need, Mr. Zhang Bo. These are minor matters, not worth worrying about. As for the so-called remnants of the Diesel Company setting fires, let them set them. In reality, I’m not worried that these fires will truly spread,” Shen Mu said with a disdainful smile.
Even his tone carried disdain and calmness, completely unaffected by the increasing number of fires appearing below.
“Why is that, Lord Shen Mu? If the fire truly becomes massive, most of the houses in the Town Area below are built of stone, bricks, and wood, especially wood, which is used in no small quantity, and they are arranged quite tightly. If a fire breaks out, it will truly cause considerable losses.” Zhang Bo became increasingly anxious at this point, as if he were extremely worried about the losses in the Town Area.
However, before Zhang Bo could finish speaking, he noticed that among the insured properties below, the Blue Star Humans were calling out to their friends, eagerly grabbing their pots, bowls, and ladles, and starting to put out the fires.
Zhang Bo’s words were directly stifled in his mouth. He stared wide-eyed at the spontaneously organized groups below, and he even noticed what appeared to be senior managers participating in the firefighting, leaving him speechless.
“These… these Humans are putting out the fire?! I really didn’t expect those lazy ordinary Humans to have such noble awareness.” Zhang Bo muttered subconsciously, of course, this was also to cover his inner shock and dissatisfaction, just pretending not to have expected it and playing dumb.
“Therefore, Mr. Zhang Bo, do not underestimate the Blue Star Humans’ desire for peace. Now that Deherim has created a new and peaceful living environment, these Blue Star Humans will, of course, contribute their efforts for the safety of this peace. Since they have enjoyed this peace, then when danger arrives, they will also rely closely on Deherim and me. This is the symbol of our Blue Star Humans’ unity.” Shen Mu’s lips curved into a smile as he watched the Blue Star Humans below unite, holding pots, bowls, and ladles to extinguish the fire, and his mood brightened.
Because this was something he had already anticipated.
After all, Shen Mu was now very clear that most of the Blue Star Humans living in his Deherim had already reached the level of general believers.
That’s right, general believers.
They had broadly believed in Deherim, believed in Shen Mu, and had already acknowledged them in their hearts—a type of believer.
Putting everything else aside, just the Faith Power Shen Mu received daily had already reached over a hundred thousand. If he could also provide an extra portion of food every day, the Faith Power received could even reach 150,000. This already indicated that the Faith Power of most Blue Star Humans towards Shen Mu was no longer a simple output of Faith Power at the pseudo-believer level.
Most had already reached the general believer level, producing two or three points of Faith Power daily, or a small portion had reached the true believer level, producing five or six points of Faith Power daily.
Plus the even smaller number of devout believers.
Even without fanatical believers, it already represented that the faith within Deherim had all returned to Shen Mu. To put it more simply, all the Blue Star Humans’ hearts had begun to turn towards Shen Mu, and their concerns were now tied to this Deherim and Shen Mu as its lord.
Now that a fire had broken out in Deherim, these Blue Star Humans, whose hearts were already tied to Deherim and Shen Mu, would naturally mobilize themselves, grab pots, bowls, and ladles to put out the fire, preventing its spread and avoiding significant damage to Deherim.
This was Shen Mu’s confidence.
Of course, looking at the quickly extinguished fire points and the almost-spreading fire that had been put out, leaving only thick smoke billowing. But the cheers of the Blue Star Humans below rose to the sky and reached Shen Mu and their ears. Shen Mu’s lips still held a faint smile, and he said with great satisfaction, “See, this is the unity of our Blue Star Humans. As long as we unite, nothing can stop us. And you must know that even if the Spirit World descends more and more upon the Blue Star World, we Blue Star Humans are still Blue Star Humans. We are still here, and we can still forge our own path through the Spirit World’s descent.”
“Of course, that’s right, Lord Shen Mu, you are correct.” Zhang Bo, standing beside him, nodded earnestly, looking quite convinced.
Of course, in his heart, Zhang Bo didn’t care at all.
Instead, beside Shen Mu, he rolled his eyes from an angle no one else could see, and inwardly snorted, “Yes, yes, everything you say is right. It’s just, I wonder how long this ‘right’ of yours will last. Based on time estimates, the Green Leaf Group’s assault team will appear in this Castle District in about an hour. But I still need to find a way to transfer some of the troops out of the Castle District.”
Zhang Bo pursed his lips, looking at the extremely large number of troops on the castle walls and towers in the Castle District, still feeling a faint worry.
After all, these soldiers on the castle walls around the Castle District, if they discovered enemies, would also return to the castle, and could even form a four-sided encirclement, trapping the invading Wood Elf assault troops inside the Castle District. If they failed to decapitate Shen Mu, and their encircled Wood Elf troops suffered heavy casualties, leading to the complete failure of the decapitation operation, that would be disastrous.
So, at this moment, Zhang Bo looked at Shen Mu, who seemed to have victory in his grasp, pursed his lips, and said to him with a serious face, “Of course, how about I perform another divination right now, using the abilities of a Prophecy-type Mage, to see where the danger truly originates?”
“Hmm, then try the divination.” Shen Mu directly nodded in agreement to Zhang Bo’s suggestion. He also wanted to know the mysterious power of this Prophecy-type Mage, especially since it was named with the words “prophecy,” which already indicated that this spellcaster could predict future situations. Shen Mu had no doubts about sensing danger and similar matters.
“Okay, Lord Shen Mu, I will go down to perform the divination. If I get an answer, I will immediately come up to report to you.” Zhang Bo left the wooden frame of the main castle tower, climbed down the stairs, and re-entered the main castle tower.
And right at the top floor of the tower, there were currently 10 Holy Tree Knights standing with long spears, waiting for Shen Mu’s summons.
Seeing Zhang Bo come down, they didn’t pay much attention, only reminding him, “Mage Zhang Bo, you are a spellcaster after all, and your physique is relatively weak. If there’s no real need, you don’t have to climb up and down like this. Moreover, if something happens, it might affect Lord Shen Mu’s evacuation.”
Zhang Bo, upon hearing the first half of the sentence, thought these Holy Tree Knights were concerned about his health and was about to smile and thank them, when he heard the latter half of the sentence.
It was clear that they were annoyed that his clumsy movements might obstruct Lord Shen Mu’s retreat route. A black line appeared at the corner of his eye, and he wanted to say something in his heart, but he held back. After all, the details of the grand plan had arrived, and now he had to ensure everything was foolproof. So he just smiled and nodded without saying anything, though his back teeth were already clenched.
This was a bit insulting.
