You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The captain decisively gave the order, and the sails billowed in the sea breeze as the ship began to accelerate.

As expected, the enemy, with ill intentions, turned their guns around.

This group of pirates had probably just withdrawn from the main battlefield, but decided to plunder for extra money. This pirate-like behavior terrified the merchant ships and fishing boats, and both sides immediately made a hasty escape.

boom!

A cannonball fired caused a jet of water to rise from the surface, and even caused a light rain to fall in the surrounding area.

Luckily, they narrowly escaped. Then, enraged, the pirates continued their bombardment, sending plumes of water rising from the sea. The fishermen could feel the invisible force of the impact.

"Damn it, you dare to run? Stop right there, or we'll sink you."

"Ignore them, keep going at higher speeds."

A chase was clearly unfolding on the sea, but after only a few nautical miles, the pirates realized something was wrong; their target was moving too fast.

Even at such a short distance, the enemy was already far ahead, and instead, they were getting further and further away, and they knew how to move flexibly.

So fast!

They made special modifications to catch their prey.

Even so, they couldn't catch up with the Daqian ships. The experienced sailors had already realized that the other side was far superior in both helmsmanship and ship performance. Even in this state, they could still travel at full speed, and the captain was quite decisive—heavy cargo was constantly being jettisoned along the way.

As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn; if you want to run fast, you need to be lightweight.

Some pirates even suggested, "Since we can't catch up with the ship anyway, we might as well quickly haul the cargo up from the sea, lest it all sink."

"correct."

Their hesitation gave their target more opportunities. A merchant ship and a fishing boat sped away at full speed, faster and faster, until the pirate ship could no longer catch up.

The ships built by Daqian were both stable and fast, and the sailors' calm and collected judgment in the face of danger allowed them to seize a glimmer of hope.

"Forget it, let's not chase it anymore, let's salvage the cargo."

The pirate captain had no choice but to put down his prey and endure it.

However, he also had a concern: if the civilian ships of the Great Qian Dynasty are so fast, what about the warships? It's only been a few years, has it already reached this point? The shipbuilding cycle isn't even enough for a few rounds.

It's best to avoid it.

However, this was not something they could control. Ultimately, it was the pirate captains who were liaising with the two warring nations, essentially acting as mercenaries.

The Great Qian Dynasty wouldn't be so idle as to easily interfere in the situation here, unless...

Suddenly, a psionicist went berserk and howled in pain not far away.

Suddenly, billowing pollution rose around them, as if it had been waiting for a long time. Then, a continuous stream of creatures rose from the sea, including familiar mermaids and red, horned monsters—warp demons.

A being of a higher level than the Familia descended upon the world after the spiritual energy became abundant, finally breaking through the shackles.

It was also relieved, after all, it had just dodged a psionic attack from the high priest.

Anyway, this place is far from the Great Qian Dynasty, so it's perfect for a rampage.

"It's over.

The pirate captain, his face ashen, ordered, "Escape! We're escaping too! Hurry!"

The Borneo coast continues to receive refugee boats.

The local port was operating beyond capacity, constantly recalling fishing boats and merchant ships while also having to dispatch naval patrols. At the same time, it was forced to accept refugees from some city-states, who brought bad news:

Occupied.

Three island city-states have fallen so far, and it would have been even sooner if they weren't separated by the ocean.

"You mean demons have also intervened in the pirate wars?"

Dai Qingshuang, who was stationed at the church of the Heavenly Dao Sect, looked surprised. Without saying a word, she quickly began to write a letter and handed it to the white dove. The creature, which had been nurtured by spiritual energy, turned its head sharply and then flapped its wings and flew away.

It will arrive as quickly as possible with military intelligence.

Although I've heard that Xiayi College is researching something about using electrical signals for communication, the technology hasn't been fully validated yet, and it will probably be some time before it's implemented.

"Reporting to the High Priest, another batch of contaminated wounded soldiers have arrived at the port."

"Send it here quickly."

Dai Qingshuang led the resident priests to receive most of the corrupted people to prevent the erosion from spreading further.

They were professionals, having trained countless times in the Xia Yi subspace rift, handling the situation with ease and efficiency. This sense of reliability put the local Borneo residents at ease, and they naturally held them in high esteem.

Without the help of the priests of the Heavenly Dao Sect, who knows how many people would have been corrupted.

It is likely that the entire coastal region will not be spared.

"Thank you, sirs."

"Save your polite words for later. Treat the wounded as soon as possible, and also keep an eye on patrols at sea, and beware of small enemy infiltrations."

The priests, who had fought the Familia for many years, had long since figured out their tactics: they always liked to launch sneak attacks. And they were right. Thanks to their warnings and the deployment of priests to join the patrols, they successfully thwarted the Familia's night raid.

However, this was not even the enemy's vanguard; it was merely some reckless clansmen who dared to provoke them.

The capital of Borneo remains completely unaware of the situation in the war zone.

"There must be large-scale pollution there."

Zhuang Qing decisively ordered, "Dispatch the fleet to set sail, eliminate the enemy along the route, do not enter the combat zone, but actively ensure the safety of our ports."

"As ordered."

The Borneo navy, which was relatively closer, sprang into action under her command.

One after another, warships set sail from the port area, hoisting their sails and heading eastward into the sea. Their imposing figures exuded a menacing aura. In this turbulent sea, at least they offered a sense of security.

The hospital built at the Tiandao Sect's headquarters can also witness warships departing from port.

Taking a rare moment of leisure, Dai Qingshuang crossed her arms and gazed into the distance, her brows furrowed and her eyes filled with worry.

"High Priest, is there still some danger?" the assistant asked curiously.

"...I can sense that the pollution in this area is still increasing and is difficult to control. At most, the current patrol fleet can only contain the spread."

"You can sense it? No wonder you are blessed by the heavens."

"It's actually quite blurry."

"Don't worry, Her Majesty must have discovered the situation first. Perhaps we reported it later than she noticed it. The Great Qian Dynasty has definitely taken action now, but it's still on its way."

These priestesses stationed abroad were unaware of the situation in their homeland, so they could only wait and see.

It is precisely because we understand the Great Qian and the Subspace that we can know that these two levels are comparable. Although Brahma is indeed powerful, it is still not capable enough in terms of actively attacking and eliminating enemies, firstly because its finances cannot withstand such a large expenditure.

Ultimately, we must rely on local resources.

If necessary, Dai Qingshuang will also go on the expedition, which is a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions.

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Feng Tianyin had indeed made arrangements, and the time it took for her orders to be delivered was precisely when the pollution in the combat zone was further escalating.

"It's still too slow. Tell the academy to speed up the research, even if it can only transmit simple Morse code."

However, she immediately changed her mind: "Never mind, let's take it slow."

The two clerks blinked. Well, His Majesty could indeed be inexplicable sometimes. Only Gergentana realized that long-distance communications were actually more susceptible to tampering under the interference of the subspace.

The current high level of pollution makes it unsuitable.

At least this round of clan outbreaks must be eliminated before research can proceed in peace; ultimately, the enemy must be eradicated.

“I’ve also been keeping an eye on the warp; the demons over there have slowed down a bit.”

As a great prophet, he also has the ability to peer into the warp.

Although she couldn't be like the High Priest, watching and fighting on that side, or even wiping out a large number of her people, Gegentana could know what was happening in the rift leading to that side.

It was a sacrifice.

The demons are actively claiming territory, no longer expanding but instead trying to encompass the entire area for sacrifice.

“They would have launched a larger invasion, but I had a backup plan.”

As Feng Tianyin answered, a wisp of spiritual energy seeped in from the Xia Yi subspace and then crashed into the rift in the battle zone. The reason they were still guarding Xia Yi was because it was actually the closest place to the battlefield.

This time, she doesn't need to personally lead the army.

Since the battlefield is, in a sense, right on their doorstep, it is not difficult for a high priest who has advanced further in psychic abilities to cross this distance.

"Okay, count me in too."

Gengtana smiled, closed her eyes, and unleashed her spiritual energy with a roar.

A storm raged in the warp, leaving many demons dumbfounded. They never expected the two ascendants to suddenly join forces in an attack, and were caught off guard. The evil spirits and their kin along the rift leading to the other side were wiped out in one fell swoop.

The world is now calm and peaceful.

However, Jiang Bai, Song Jingyun, and other top-tier spiritualists of the Great Qian Dynasty still noticed something.

They immediately and sensibly waved their hands, announcing their seclusion. As trusted confidantes, they understood their two superiors' style—they were getting carried away with the fighting. However, this was the core area of ​​the Great Qian Dynasty, with more than enough defenses to serve as a strong rear base.

"Notify the cathedral to begin a wide-area purification, and simultaneously send psionic energy into the warp rift. Have our people keep an eye on things."

"This is probably the first true subspace operation for the Great Qian Dynasty, right?"

Jiang Bai clicked his tongue in amazement.

Upon hearing this, Song Jingyun nodded in sudden realization.

It's quite fitting that back in my hometown of the Southern Plains city-state, it was a full-scale confrontation with the Familia. They were called Blessed Infected at the time, but now they seem to be just a slightly stronger Familia; now even demons have appeared.

The things that scared her when she was a child are now outdated, and new enemies have come knocking.

"Don't worry, you look so worried." Jiang Bai patted his colleague on the shoulder. "The war has begun, and the initiative is in our hands."

"I've gone to the church to oversee things."

"I have to take charge of military supplies."

The two were well aware of what they would be busy with next, given that both the subspace and the real world were engulfed in war at the same time.

Ordinary psionicists wouldn't even realize what was happening; everything seemed calm and peaceful. Little did they know that on the other side, people were already fighting like madmen, and with the arrival of the High Priest and the Great Prophet, things would only get more chaotic.

They took care of the rear, and the rest was up to the two promoted officials and the front lines.