It's not only the Luo Ze Empire that's encountering the Demon Clan.

In Cloud Port of the Telun Republic, gale winds roar, and giant waves crash against the rocks along the coast, spraying bursts of water.

The sentinel on the high wall puts down the telescope shared with the General of the Luo Ze Empire, looking dumbfounded, mumbling to himself:

"What on earth is that?

The Demon Clan?

No doubt about it.

It's definitely the Demon Clan!"

The sentinel hurriedly strikes the alarm bell, and the loud bell rings out across the harbor.

The soldiers in the harbor all spring into action and quickly line up on the wall, poised to fight.

The invading Demon Clan becomes visible to the naked eye.

A giant dragon made of steel fragments, carrying a variety of Demon Clan forms, descends from the sky.

The General guarding the harbor reports the situation to the top brass of the Telun Republic while organizing his forces for defense.

The huge Steel Giant Dragon opens its mouth wide, overflowing with Magic Power as it forms a sphere-shaped Super Large Magic.

A Hurricane spews from the Steel Giant Dragon's mouth, carrying countless steel fragments toward the harbor.

Rustle, rustle, rustle, rustle.

Soldiers on the wall and the surrounding structures are sliced into countless flat surfaces by the steel fragments, and in an instant, the harbor echoes with cries of agony, painting the walls crimson.

As the Steel Giant Dragon spews out the steel fragments forming its body, its shape shrinks into a black-ringed eye, thin, dark-skinned man.

One by one, the Demon Clan descends from the air, some diving into the water, others using magic to walk on the water's surface or flying in mid-air, launching an assault on Cloud Port.

At the west side harbor of Wansheng Country, the sentinel on duty is a Subhuman with glasses and exceptional vision.

Even without any tools, they can clearly see the Demon Clan cutting through the waves, heading towards them.

The Subhuman with glasses dares not slack off, ringing the bell that sounds throughout the fortress.

In the meeting room, the Wansheng Republic's General with a deer-like head removes his pipe, exhales a long cloud of smoke, and reports to the current Elf Governor:

"They came quicker than expected.

I'll lead the soldiers to fight with all our might.

As for logistics, Governor, it's up to you.

The country's strength should have recovered quite a bit over this year's period of rest and recuperation, but we absolutely cannot be extravagant and wasteful."

On the other end of the Crystal Ball, Ming Dalak nods solemnly.

Beside Ming Dalak sat Wanzhang Lion and his daughter Qian Xialan.

After deciding to sign a ceasefire agreement with the Luo Ze Empire, Ming Dalak lifted the false death magic on Wanzhang Lion and Qian Xialan. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Knowing Ming Dalak usurped the country, Wanzhang Lion was infuriated, wishing he could smash Ming Dalak's head.

Ming Dalak stood there, taking a beating from Wanzhang Lion.

In the end, Wanzhang Lion couldn't strike with lethal intent; he sat cross-legged, listening to the ins and outs of the matter.

Throughout history, there have been many rebellious people who have usurped kingdoms for various reasons, often driven by selfish desires.

Although Ming Dalak had his own selfish desires in usurpation, given his status as a founding minister and having done many things during the war between the two countries...

Wanzhang Lion accepted the reality of Wansheng Country becoming Wansheng Republic.

Regarding how to explain to the people that he and Qian Xialan are still alive...

Ming Dalak offered several explanations.

Among them, there was the proposal of honorable abdication, where if Wanzhang Lion was willing, Ming Dalak could allocate a part of the annual budget to maintain the dignified life of the abdicating Royal Family.

Wanzhang Lion naturally refused, opting for the most ordinary scheme.

With the confrontation against the Demon King imminent, he wanted Ming Dalak to direct every penny towards confronting the Demon King, asking only for jobs that could feed them.

Ming Dalak smiled, reminiscing about the times when the three of them lived together.

As time goes by, some things may change, but even in different eras, there are still people who shine brightly.

Upon receiving contact from the Luo Ze Empire side, Ming Dalak immediately informed various regions to be more vigilant.

However, he did not expect the Demon Clan to act so swiftly.

"Last time during the Demon King's invasion, not much was done.

At most, we only heard from subsequent documents about the brutal war between the Demon King and Hero.

This time, participating as a leader...

A bit nervous."

That man should stand with us, right?

After all, he was willing to do such a thing to stop the war between the two countries.

Maybe we can have the [Dark Charm] continue the investigation, knowing his whereabouts can be a precaution.

What Ming Dalak didn't know is that while the world was gradually plunging into deep waters and heat, the man he spoke of was unknowingly sleeping in Krengris family's Treasure Vault, opening skill scroll after scroll.

The Krengris estate was completely destroyed, and Yang Yu assisted Duke Doro Krenge in settling the territory's residents and the Star Eyes Clan, casually mentioning, "The Star Eyes Clan has considerable heritage, maybe there's something I want among them, should I do an equivalent exchange at their Treasure Vault?" Duke Doro Krenge agreed without hesitation.

Yang Yu swaggered into the Star Eyes Clan's Treasure Vault.

It must be said, the Krengris family really loves collecting various equipment and Skill Scrolls. There are over a dozen Epic Equipments...

These items should not be just for collection; they likely considered reviving their family, which is why they stored so many in the Treasure Vault.

Epic Equipment, Yang Yu currently has little use for. With only one or two Legendary Equipments, which don't suit the team.

Yang Yu settled for taking Skill Scrolls and various materials, acquiring for himself a skill called [Multi-resistance Enhancement].

This skill increases various resistances by 10% after use, with a decent duration and moderate cooldown.

He also prepared some uncommon skills for his other companions.

Upon leaving Krengris family's Treasure Vault, Yang Yu discovered the Achievement Task [Bloodline Continuation] was ready to complete; he clicked complete and acquired the title [Rare Bloodline Guardian] (In battle, for every Rare Bloodline Holder in the team, Defense, and Special Defense increase by 5%, can trigger up to four times).

Yang Yu glanced at the enhancement, [Rare Bloodline Guardian] is currently +15% Defense, +15% Special Defense.

So at present, there are three people in the team considered as Rare Bloodline?

It seems Rare Bloodline needs to be innate, while a monster like himself created postnatally doesn't count.

As Yang Yu walked out of Krengris family's Treasure Vault, he took out the [Star Clan's Scepter] and tossed it to Sena, saying:

"This is a treasure I obtained from Hero Lox's Underground Maze from the ancestors of your clan.

Since I've taken quite a few of your things, this should return to the rightful successor.

Only those with Star Eyes can unleash the true power of this scepter.

I was also commissioned by your ancestors to appear here, choosing to protect you."

Catching the scepter, Sena couldn't express her heartfelt gratitude and lowered her head in sincere thanks to Yang Yu.