Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 599, Section 597: From Mortal to King

Saint Yorn arrived quickly and left even faster, returning to the 138th floor of the Abyss almost immediately after delivering the message.

It must have been tough on him. A cardinal, a legendary figure, so esteemed, he's practically been reduced to a messenger.

But such confidential information cannot be put into writing, so he had to make him run back and forth again and again.

As for Loyiti's questions?

He couldn't answer any of them.

After he left, Luo Yi sat there for a long time without moving, lost in thought.

To be honest, the sun god's overreaction was something he hadn't expected.

Why is a war of gods about to begin?

Isn't this too extreme?

After all, environmental pollution and ecosystem destruction are long-term problems, and prevention now can actually buy a lot of time.

However, for the sun god to issue a direct divine decree was a desperate gamble.

What's the underlying reason for this urgency?
Or perhaps, these deities are simply already prepared?

Loy tried to empathize with the sun god and observe this battle of protection.
Or, from the perspective of the Arcane Council on the Silver Top, how would you view this planar invasion?
You know what, changing your perspective can really bring you different insights.

For example, the Arcane Council aboard the Silver Top must already know of Ignazio Rivera's death.

The dissipation of the seven divine projections, and the escape of the hidden arcanist after being struck by his palm, will also bring news back.
This will inevitably alarm the Arcane Council.

It's hard to say whether they will react excessively or take any unpredictable countermeasures.

For the sun god, it's better to initiate a divine war than to wait for the Arcane Council to take action!
This battle was ultimately unavoidable!

But this is not good news for Luo Yi. If it drags on longer, he will have more time to develop.

The iteration of weapons in the Flower Clan also requires time to accumulate.

Just then, a pair of slender, fair hands pressed against Luo Yi's temples, gently massaging them for him.

Luo Yi closed her eyes slightly, leaned back, and showed a hint of enjoyment.

Lilia's voice came through, filled with deep worry: "Loy, is another war about to break out? This time it will be very dangerous?"

Luo Yi comforted her, "Don't worry, we're not the main force this time."

With so many Herka deities around, how could they possibly put us at the forefront?!

He paused slightly, then added, "However, the holiday is coming to an end, and I'll be busy again."

"What are you going to do?"

Luo Yi raised her hand, searched through the Proverb Ring, and finally took out a bound plan, which she then tossed onto the table.

"This was made a long time ago, and I really didn't expect it to be used so soon."

Lilia curiously peeked over and saw that the cover of the plan clearly stated: "Abyss Strategy Phase Two: Achieving Monarchy."

……

Abyss Fortress.

This is a huge conference room with a circular design, divided into three levels, large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people at the same time.

It's more like a performance hall than a conference room.

This place was also built by Loy against all odds, and it was put into use immediately after the pace of the war slowed down.

In the Abyss, there are only demons, and warriors fight all the time. Staying under constant tension will cause problems.

Therefore, some entertainment activities must be arranged, and this performance hall can serve as a screening room.

The latest movies from Xianhualing will premiere here, especially many that are not available in the market, have not yet been released, or are stuck in censorship. Here, there are no taboos.

Loy even planned to invite the most famous song and dance troupes, musicians, and stage plays to perform for the soldiers.

However, today, the lowest-ranking people gathered here are all junior commanders.

The Guards infantry battalion sat together, the tank crews sat together, the artillerymen gathered together, and the air force pilots sat together.

The military uniforms, each with its distinct color, looked very smart.

In addition to them, there is the Holy War Legion from the Church of the Sun God, which has completed five rotations and trained at least 40,000 experienced soldiers.

In terms of equipment, they are still lacking. Even though the Church and the Flower Territory have reached a purchase agreement, Roy still has to prioritize the Royal Guard's equipment upgrade.

Moreover, it's impossible to give them the most advanced technology.

However, in terms of the quality of recruits and individual strength, they really can't compare.

After all, no matter how strong the Flower Territory is, it only has such a small territory, while the Church of the Sun God can select personnel and draw troops from almost the entire Herka plane.

It can be said that those who can get here are all top-notch individuals, one in a hundred.

They sat there, so neat and uniform, exuding a higher level of energy and spirit.

Then there's the Magic Eye Alliance's mage legion. This group seems much more disorganized, but a bunch of mages in magic robes gathered there is quite conspicuous.

Going up to the second floor, everyone there is a fourth-tier Calamity expert, or a commander of a unit, or at the very least a regimental commander.

Upon reaching the third floor, one finds only fifth-tier legendary beings.

There were nearly thirty people, including those from the Flower Clan, the Magic Eye Alliance, and the Church of the Sun God.

They sat there, and even without any outward display of power, their presence was enough to make the air thick and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.

Because it was an impromptu meeting with no specific agenda, the meeting room was somewhat noisy.

Even the legendary figures on the third floor were exchanging opinions and discussing something.

The most annoying one should be the King of the Demon Eye. Everyone thought he knew something, and a lot of people surrounded him. Annoyed, he simply waved his staff, the mist spread, and he disappeared.

However, they didn't have to wait long.

Si Ang Ang Ang…

A dragon's roar resounded, powerful enough to shake the heavens and the earth. The dome of the conference hall opened, and holy light poured down from the sky.

The sound of flapping wings came, and the space trembled. The massive body of the red dragon Virgil Beri fell, nimbly rolled, and landed.

Amidst the rumbling of the earth, the spreading dragon's might shook everyone present.

The dragon's wings slowly folded, revealing Luo Yi's figure. He stood between the dragon's horns, his posture upright and majestic like a high mountain.

Luo Yi didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

His voice resounded throughout the venue: "Since I started implementing the Abyss Strategy and established a base on the 138th floor of the Abyss, I have experienced too many bitter battles."

There were several life-or-death crises, and they almost abandoned the fortress and retreated to a demiplane.

Regardless, we persevered and achieved a great victory.

Currently, we control three demon territories, and have lost four demon lords, eighteen lesser demon lords, and countless mid- to high-ranking demons.

Today, we have firmly established ourselves here, and no demon dares to clamor to drive us out of the abyss anymore.

But is that enough? Is it really enough?

“I think it’s not enough, far from enough. There are still so many demon lords and so many abyss kings eyeing this 138th level of the abyss.”

"What I need to do is sweep them all out and completely take over this place."

I will lead you to become legends in the multiverse, to become the most incredible tales.

"I will become the rightful ruler of the 138th level of the Abyss." "I will become the King of the Abyss with the body of a mortal!"

The loud voice seemed to rise in layers, carrying a powerful and awe-inspiring force that resonated deep within the hearts of everyone present, igniting their passion.

"Are you willing to follow me and fight until the end of time?"

In the vast conference room, it seemed that only echoes and the sound of rapid heartbeats could be heard.

The time dragged on, and just as Loy was beginning to doubt whether her speaking skills had deteriorated, a soldier from the Imperial Guard suddenly jumped up.

His face flushed red, and he roared, "War! War! War!"

This was just the beginning. The next second, other soldiers jumped up, and the scourge spread to the second level and even to the legendary powerhouses on the third level.

In an instant, the entire conference room was filled with noise.

At first, it looked a bit messy, but later it evolved into something neat and uniform.

Even the specially treated conference room couldn't stop the roaring, so much so that the entire war fortress was engulfed in a huge cheer.

The King of the Demon Eyes felt like he was going crazy.

Who is he?
He's an ancient monster who's lived for countless years, and a magician known for his composure. Even the succubus queen might not be able to excite him.

But now, he felt his blood boiling, and his hand holding the staff was trembling.

Was it Roy's speech that was so exciting?
He didn't think so, but the phrase "to achieve the throne of the Abyss with the body of a mortal" made him unable to control himself!

He always had the feeling that he was making history!

He always felt that he would become part of a legend!

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

He shouted along, and looked around in shame, only to realize that he had concealed his figure with the mist.

That’ll be fine!
However, the occasional glances Luo Yi gave him seemed rather strange.

A single speech not only conveyed strategic goals and mobilized the enthusiasm of grassroots commanders, but also achieved a unification of thought.

However, while a group of soldiers were screaming and yelling in excitement, Luo Yi did not rush to start a war.

Instead, they focused more on preparing for the competition.

In fact, the second phase of the Abyss Strategy is said to be about 'becoming the Abyss King with the body of a mortal,' but Luo Yi knows the real purpose in his heart.

Firstly, it's about training troops. With the Abyss's lenient rules and abundant resources, coupled with the tempering of war, a truly strong army can be forged.

It's not just about the magic legion; we also need a sufficient number of powerful individuals to grow up.

Secondly, we will continue to upgrade and iterate our weapons.

Luo Yi's goal was also very clear: if one day, the war machines of the Flower Territory could travel in the astral plane, just like the Silver Top, then it would be considered an achievement.

Weapon development cannot stop until then.

Thirdly, Luo Yi was actually somewhat worried about the outcome of the God War.

The Sun God is very strong, and the gods of the New World are not weak either, but the Astral Floating City must be equally powerful.

In this battle between the two sides, who will emerge victorious?
Loy didn't know, and didn't even want to guess, but there was no doubt that he was on Herka's side.

Before considering victory, one must consider defeat; as a leader, he needs to consider much more.

Therefore, he wanted to completely conquer the 138th floor of the Abyss.
Or rather, even if he can't conquer everything, he needs a sufficiently vast area to create his own territory.

If Helka were to suffer a defeat in battle one day, he would have a way out.

Based on these goals, building is far more important than occupying.

Therefore, in the second phase of the strategy, conquering cities and seizing territory is secondary; building more war bases is what needs to be implemented now.

Priority should be given to the three demon territories of the Great Demon Lord Odoak, the Soul Lord, and the Eye Lord.

Previously, Luo Yi would grab a piece of the pie and run away. Now, he plans to cultivate the site of the Demon Castle in depth and build a fortress belonging to the Flower Territory.

Then, using a stable, large-scale spatial portal, communication and connections were established, and a stable magical energy shuttle train was constructed.

This ensures the rapid flow and operation of materials and personnel.

Then, using these war fortresses, they can radiate outwards, seize enough resource points, and then develop and collect resources.

To this end, Loy assembled a deluxe engineering legion consisting of mages, engineers, and a large number of magical engineering machines.

With the speed of construction machinery, the agility of mages, and the availability of ample construction materials, their construction efficiency was beyond imagination.

Of course, with more fortresses, the military force will inevitably be dispersed, and recruiting soldiers will be necessary.

Life in the Flower Territory has improved, but recruiting soldiers has become more difficult. Therefore, Luo Yi has set his sights on the Habs Empire.

At this time, one of the sources of chaos in the Habsburg Empire was the soldiers who had retreated from the battlefield but had nowhere to go.

The destruction caused by this group, who are accustomed to killing but can't even afford to eat, is unimaginable.

However, they are also the group of people that Luo Yi needs most.

Meditation beginner, possesses magical power, has rich combat experience, is familiar with magical weapons and battlefields, and has a foundation in operating field artillery and tanks.

What they lack is loyalty, a sense of honor, and recognition of the flower leader, but these are all things that can be cultivated.

Loy sent Maruna back to Oakland to oversee the Oakland Magic Energy Corporation and establish a large veterans' center.

He obtained a list of veterans through government channels, especially fighter jet and tank drivers, and artillery operators, who were the targets of his recruitment efforts.

Luo Yi even offered generous terms, allowing them to bring their families along and settle them all in the demiplane, solving their housing problem and increasing the population.

It must be said that this strategy is truly effective. The Flower Territory's legion has expanded extremely quickly and now numbers 200,000.

According to Luo Yi's plan, the force needs to be expanded to at least 500,000 before it can be used.

Of course, resources needed to be mobilized, logistics needed to be managed, fortifications needed to be built, and soldiers needed to be recruited. This war plan also had to be put on the agenda.

The objective given by the General Staff was the territory of the Abyssal Minotaur.

In terms of distance, this is quite far!

However, the area is rich in mineral resources, and even produces several rare magical materials.

After Roy gave his approval, this territory was designated as the operational target. The Near-orbit Magic Eye began scanning the terrain, while the air combat legion conducted low-altitude reconnaissance.

They also sent out a group of wanderers to investigate closely and draw precise maps and patterns of demon distribution.

In short, war is an art, and the more prepared you are, the easier it is to fight.

It's worth mentioning that Luo Yi has started a deep training mode again.

It should be said that the essence of those true spirits that were obliterated and scattered into his body was very mixed. As a result, Luo Yi seemed to be able to use any rule.

However, this is a typical case of being a jack of all trades and master of none; combat power may be improved, but it lacks a systematic approach.

What Luo Yi needs to do now is, with the help of Deep Blue, select the useful ones to study in depth and discard the useless ones.

He even planned to use one or two sacred techniques as the core, selectively modifying and optimizing the other sacred techniques.
To achieve the best possible effect and to develop a unique system of sacred techniques.

To be honest, this was an unprecedented process, and Deep Blue could only play a very limited role. Luo Yi had to figure it out and try things out little by little on her own.

In May of the year 319 of the New Divine Calendar, after all preparations were completed, Loy finally launched the first battle to 'become the Abyss King'—his army marched straight towards the Demon Territory of the Abyss Minotaur Lord.

However, to Roy's surprise, before this battle, the missile project team led by Marius Gray brought him a great surprise.

Also this month, the Herka plane was in turmoil.

(End of this chapter)