Sirenfolk Realm.

The sirenfolk envoy passed through layers upon layers of coral palaces and returned to that boundless world of emerald waves, where she met the one in charge of her race.

"What?"

The sirenfolk administrator could hardly believe it.

"He rejected us that cleanly?"

"Did you make yourself clear? The conditions we sirenfolk offered are something no sane creature would ever refuse!"

His gaze was as sharp as a blade as he stared fixedly at the envoy.

"Did you truly convey our goodwill exactly as it was?"

The sirenfolk envoy trembled with grievance.

Goodwill?

That human had not even been willing to listen to one more word. He had not even let her finish speaking.

"My lord, I swear I explained everything clearly."

She lowered her head, her voice shaking.

"The moment I finished stating our terms, that human sneered. He cursed us sirenfolk as shameless and arrogant, saying we were unworthy and incapable, yet somehow dared to imitate the shadowkin and try to subdue him..."

"My lord, there were many even harsher words. I truly cannot bring myself to repeat them."

She raised her head, tears glimmering in her eyes.

"That human cursed me for a long time. He insulted the sirenfolk from top to bottom. Please, my lord, seek justice for me and restore the honor of the sirenfolk!"

"Bastard!"

The sirenfolk administrator smashed the coral pillar beside him with a single palm, laughing from sheer fury.

"He refuses the toast only to drink the penalty wine! It seems we sirenfolk have been too gentle these past years, so gentle that even an ant like him thinks we can no longer hold a blade..."

"Pass down my order. Deploy the entire Rainbow Coral Legion and crush those humans completely!"

"Especially that one called Faustus—I want him to die without a burial place!"

...

Boom—!

Space seemed to be violently twisted by an invisible giant hand.

Ripples spread out from the void, like the surface of a lake struck by a massive stone, layer upon layer expanding in every direction.

Whoosh—!

A Starfall Isle burst out from the distorted space. Dense demonic aura surged and billowed like black smoke, blotting out the sky.

Almost at the same moment, the space on the other side was torn open as well, and the sirenfolk’s Starfall Isle emerged almost simultaneously.

Two colossal entities hovered in the void, radiating a suffocating pressure.

The scene of the two races dispatching their legions was clearly witnessed by the informants of every major faction.

"Jack, did you see that?"

"That little human really has some skill."

A Divine-grade powerhouse from the Council of Races sat aboard a starship, tapping his fingers lightly against the armrest as he looked with great interest at the two distant Starfall Isles.

"To be able to draw both the sirenfolk and shadowkin legions over at the same time—he’s not simple."

Jack raised an eyebrow. His gaze swept over the fleets of the two races with visible dislike, his tone indifferent.

"In the Azure Feather Galaxy, our Council of Races is the strongest. We occupy ninety percent of the territory. The scraps that remain are divided among the Godkin, shadowkin, and sirenfolk."

"There are also some empty realms whose coordinates cannot be found!"

He paused, a trace of disgust appearing on his face.

"For all these years, those three races have taken turns fighting us for territory. The battles never end. Now I feel sick the moment I see their banners."

"Hey, what’s the rush? There are still plenty of days ahead. Fight long enough, and you’ll get used to it."

The Council of Races powerhouse smiled, then suddenly asked with curiosity,

"Speaking of which, why hasn’t our Council of Races sent an envoy to contact that human?"

"The higher-ups have arrangements."

Jack lowered his voice slightly.

"Apparently, the humans of this plane have some connection to the humans of the Chaos Universe."

"Chaos Humans?"

The powerhouse’s eyes lit up.

"You mean the Chaos Humans who rank second among the human forces in the Endless Starfield?"

"Who else?"

Jack glanced at him.

"After we obtained the public coordinates, the higher-ups discovered this connection."

"Right now, they’re communicating with the Chaos Humans. There should be results very soon."

"Now that is interesting."

A smile appeared at the corner of the powerhouse’s mouth as he leaned back in his chair.

"Looks like no one will be able to eat this piece of meat."

"The strength of the Chaos Humans is right there for all to see. Which faction in the Azure Feather Galaxy would dare act recklessly?"

"That depends on whether this group of humans can hold out until then."

Jack spoke calmly, his gaze cast into the distance, as though watching a play that was about to begin.

"Let’s watch."

The powerhouse nodded.

"These two races are merely the vanguard. When the time comes, those Starfarers will definitely rush in with red eyes too. What worries me most is—those Astral Corsairs."

"Those fools."

Jack sneered.

"The Astral Corsairs have no scruples."

His tone became grave.

"If they decide this bone is not worth gnawing on, they may simply use High Divine-grade Strength from outside the realm to blast the entire world apart. That would be troublesome!"

"For a High Divine-grade being, destroying a small world is no different from crushing an egg."

"They really are capable of doing something like that."

The powerhouse nodded in agreement.

At the same time, more than a hundred Starfarer tribes were suppressing their urge to act, crouching in the shadows like a pack of starving wolves licking their claws.

"The demon and monster races have made the first move. That saves us the effort of testing the waters."

"Let them try out the combat strength of this world’s humans first. No rush. Let’s watch."

"Once both sides are badly wounded, we’ll move in and pick up the ready-made gains."

Seven or eight pirate crews had also taken position. They hid within the shadows of the void like sharks lurking in deep water.

"The demon and monster races have begun. Hopefully they don’t shatter the plane."

"Don’t panic, don’t panic. Let’s watch first. In any case, we won’t lose anything."

"If we don’t strike, so be it. But once we do, we must tear off a piece of meat!"

...

Earth.

Daniel and Camille sensed the two majestic energy fluctuations beyond the realm at the same time.

Those fluctuations were far too powerful. Even from within the plane, it felt as though someone were beating a war drum in the heavens, making people’s hearts tremble with unease.

"They’re powerful elites."

Camille licked her lips, her eyes shining.

"Then powerful enemies are exactly who we fight."

Daniel’s puppet clone took a deep breath. The aura around him slowly spread out like a bow drawn to its limit.

"In this battle, we’ll make sure none of them return alive."

Buzz, buzz—!

The longsword in Camille’s hand began to tremble. The blade let out a low hum, as though responding to its master’s battle intent.

"Old friend, you can’t hold back anymore either?"

Camille lowered her head and looked at the sword in her hand. Then she grinned and laughed loudly, her voice filled with heroic spirit.

"Come—follow me, and let us taste the enemy’s blood!"

The aura outside the realm grew stronger and stronger.

One of the presences was especially distinct—so distinct that even the legendary-grade players on Earth could clearly feel that heavy pressure.

"The enemies from the non-human races are here?"

"They’re here! Let me see which blind fools have come to attack us!"

"Hiss... this pressure is way too terrifying!"

"Guild Leader Faustus, you can do it! The guild leader is forever invincible!"

"Lord Faustus... we’re counting on you."

Boom—!

Rumble—!

The world barrier was struck repeatedly and instantly cracked open.

Two Starfall Isles descended at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, in two different directions.

The baleful aura on the islands surged into the sky. The radiance of Holy Relics and Divine Domains intertwined and flashed, like two burning stars falling into the mortal world.

At this moment, the demon and monster races drew the attention of all.

"Master, I’ll go test them first!"

Camille’s expression was filled with excitement. She transformed into a stream of light and charged straight toward the shadowkin Starfall Isle.

Daniel’s figure also vanished in an instant. When he appeared again, he was already near the sirenfolk Starfall Isle.

...