"Anyone wishing to join Forgotten Shore must contribute a sponsorship fee. However, in such dire straits, this can be waived. So, in exchange for saving your lives, what are you willing to offer?" Adrian asked.Adrian had no intention of missing this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. While Forgotten Shore did need more manpower, letting the powerful Medinas enter unchecked was risky for Adrian, especially since Calum was a level-nine immortal.Calum's face sank. With no other option, the Medinas had to hand over all their possessions. Adrian didn't bother to check the content. After all, if they tried to deceive him, they would face severe consequences.Without their spirit stones, the Medinas were doomed. A family unable to support its members would see everyone fend for themselves. How much loyalty could such members have toward their families? Calum knew that the Medinas were effectively finished.Although the Medinas had blood ties to one another, those ties meant
“That would be for the best," Calum said.Adrian thought for a moment and felt that letting these creatures go was not an option. First, Forgotten Shore was in dire straits, making this battle crucial. If they won, it would be a chance to unify the entire island. Second, the island desperately needed to consume its stockpile of materials. Without this battle, the immortals of Forgotten Shore would lose their sense of urgency and motivation. Lastly, it was about dealing with the Medinas. They needed to deplete the Medinas' resources, especially Calum's.After some consideration, Adrian had a discussion with Calum. He wanted both sides to send a hundred fighters to battle the creatures. After all, there were two hundred-some Fire Imps and Dust Demons. All of them were level eight daemons, not to mention that they had two level nine leaders. It was no wonder the Medinas had been on the run. Their forces were outnumbered and outmatched. With Adrian's forces, the two sides had a fighting
As the battle progressed, the battlefield grew increasingly brutal. Not only did the Medinas suffer heavy losses, but so did the Forgotten Shore enforcement team. Calum played a significant role in this, and Adrian felt the pain of such losses. But if Calum was not dealt with, he would always be a threat to Forgotten Shore.Amid the fighting, Adrian realized something. ‘What if immortals stronger than level nine come to Forgotten Shore? We can’t always solve the problem by eliminating the enemy.’ This thought troubled him, but he could not afford to be distracted right now.After several ambushes, they finally managed to kill off the Fire Imps and Dust Demons. Adrian could not handle the two level-nine daemons alone, so he decided to give Calum a chance to show his might.Calum had already caught the attention of the level nine daemons. One shot a flaming arrow at him, while the other unleashed a massive windstorm-like sandblast. Calum endured their attacks and forced out a sphere-l
"I guarantee that everyone here will be protected. As long as Forgotten Shore exists, it will never abandon you. This island will always be your safe haven. As long as you return here, you will not suffer any harm. I swear to live and die on Forgotten Shore!"Having just experienced a fierce battle, the crowd was understandably emotional and easily swayed. Even though Adrian's speech was not particularly touching, it resonated deeply with them.Someone in the crowd called out, "I swear to live and die on Forgotten Shore!"Soon, everyone, including the Medinas, began to chant this sentiment.Nodding in satisfaction, Adrian continued, "From now on, we will pool Forgotten Shore's monthly profits and distribute them to the enforcement team, stewards, elders, deputy island leaders, and the island leader for their contributions. Additionally, we will provide annual benefits to all the island’s residents, no matter if they’re mortals or immortals.“I now announce that the immortals of th
Therefore, he scoured the literature and discovered that level nine was the result of an extreme concentration of spiritual energy. He wondered if this meant he could artificially create a level nine. After much effort, the immortal did succeed, but unfortunately, the Great Immortal Technique did not have the same power as a true level nine.Firstly, it did not increase longevity. Although the Great Immortal Technique could bring one's power close to level nine, it did not enhance one’s lifespan. Secondly, it could not truly elevate a level nine immortal beyond level nine. These two limitations reduced the initial allure of the Great Immortal Technique.However, Adrian discovered a hidden function within it that elated him. Once the skill was fully mastered, one could emit the aura or pressure of an early-stage level nine. However, the disadvantage was that one would be busted the moment they made a move. Although the Great Immortal Technique could provide a significant boost in powe
Adrian immediately recognized that the woman was the one who had taken Rozi. However, he remained calm and composed."I heard there’s an interesting little fellow here. Is that you?" the woman asked with a teasing tone as she looked Adrian up and down.The old man chuckled and took out a Longevity Pill. Then, he said, "This is a hundred-year Longevity Pill. Will you divine our future in exchange for it?"Adrian looked toward the woman and said, "Such a generous gesture. May I ask if you want a reading on your fate or do you want to know about your future husband?""Why you!" The woman pounded the table in anger.The old man gently held her by the shoulder and said, "Water Sage, don't lower yourself to argue with him." He then turned to Adrian and said, "You cheeky boy. You have a lot of nerves to mock us.""Not at all. I'm just asking out of professionalism. My abilities are limited. I can’t divine the fate of a faction. If you wish for me to divine the outcome of this great ba
"Water Sage is telling the truth. She has no interest in deceiving you," the Dark Sage said, "Although telling you breaks the rules, it doesn't matter. This world is indeed within Daemonia. But I also don't know what specifically happened in ancient times." "I see. Let me be frank as well then. Our victory in attacking the medium-sized islands was a narrow one," Adrian exclaimed."What about the immortals trapped on the large islands?" Water Sage asked."They've naturally come out." Adrian smiled. "But now that they're out, how will you handle it? This world will ultimately belong to them. Are you willing to give up this world to them?""Of course not. Those factions without any background are just a mob. By choosing to escape the large islands, they have forfeited their right to speak in this chaotic world," Dark Sage declared."It's probably not that simple, right?" Adrian asked."Kid, the more you know, the faster you enter your grave. Let's talk about the daemon overlord ins
Dark Sage sighed and said, "We can't do that since we already agreed to help them. Moreover, even if I believe you, others won't. Let's not speak of this again.""Please reconsider, sir. If we allow the sea borders to intervene, it's only a matter of time before Daemonia crushes us. We won't be internally united. Are you going to East City Isle tomorrow?" Adrian asked."Yes, he is," Water Sage replied, "If daemon overlords really appear, this invasion has caught us completely off guard. Initially, we intend to let our juniors gain experience by teaching them how to fight Daemonia’s forces. According to the restrictions between the two worlds, daemon overlords shouldn't be able to descend here, so...""So you were careless?" Adrian questioned.The lives of countless mortals and immortals seemed nothing to these big shots. They had assumed there were only level eight daemons and never expected level twelve daemon overlords to arrive."Well, I have a plan. Would you be interested in