Free Web NovelChapter 1418: Chapter 45: Sanctuary of the Spirit Realm (Part 2)
"The ancestors of everyone present here once swore allegiance to your ancestors, and we have not forgotten that oath. In the future, we will become your most loyal subordinates, serving as your eyes and ears, contributing to the revival of the glory of the Wutong Tree. Of course, we will also try to fulfill any requests Miss Valentina might have. From four and a half years ago until now, we have made considerable plans for the Turand Family, and the slimes of Baline have not given up searching for the missing Mr. Fisher..."
Valentina nodded and softly said,
"I apologize on behalf of Heidlin. From a young age, we have depended on each other within the Turand Family, experiencing hardships only we could understand. She meant no harm; she was just worried that I might fall into a den of devils like the Turand Family again... You need not worry about this. I have my own judgment and will not easily change because of others, nor will I be crushed by the disappearance of my husband. I... always believe he is still alive. He is very capable, and he won’t be easily defeated. So, please have Baline Clan Leader help me keep an eye out while I stay at the Wutong Tree, tirelessly searching for his whereabouts."
Baline nodded slightly, as if in agreement, while sucking on a pacifier.
Upon hearing Valentina’s confident response, the expressions of the clan leaders present finally relaxed. Their initial concerns were completely dispelled, as they had spent too little time with this former eldest daughter of the Turand Family to know her true character.
But now, in just a short period, the young girl standing before the giant throne had already shown considerable resemblance to the ancient Phoenix.
"Alright, next, Dalilulu Clan Leader, I want to know the current situation of the Wutong Tree, the Turand Family, the Northern Realm, and what you mentioned earlier... Nali."
Dalilulu then explained the current situation of the Wutong Tree to Valentina.
Currently, the Wutong Tree has four hundred sixty-seven pure-blooded giant trolls, three hundred twenty slimes both outside and inside, five hundred eighty Grey Bird Species, seven hundred snow foxes, six hundred twelve cloud cats, one moon rabbit, and one human, totaling two thousand six hundred eighty-nine.
These numbers were within Valentina’s expectations, neither too many nor too few. According to Dalilulu, the attitude of the Northern Countries, except for the Sardinia Female Country and the Turand Family, towards the Wutong Tree is ambiguous.
After all, aside from those two houses, the other small countries are poor and bitter; clearly, life isn’t easy being caught between the Turand Family and the Sardinia Female Country. The Northern Realm is small, with natural resources like climate being almost entirely controlled by the two major powers, causing dissatisfaction among these small countries. The larger ones remain neutral, with wavering stances.
But the Wutong Tree has a natural advantage over the Northern Countries, which is that most of the Northern citizens are devotees of the Frost Phoenix.
The fact that there really is a Phoenix at the Wutong Tree was completely unexpected for all countries.
Even for the Sardinia Female Country, previously, the devotion to the Frost Phoenix had all advantages and no disadvantages. First is the tradition of cultural history, which is very hard to change. Secondly, having something everyone worships provides a common goal, beneficial for unification in a feudal system like the Sardinia Female Country, and can strengthen the ties between countries. Why not?
Who would have thought, after believing for several thousand years without a Phoenix, that one suddenly ’popped’ out of a rock recently?
This impact on the Northern Realm was tantamount to the announcement of the revival of the Mother Goddess in the Western Continent, akin to the sky falling.
Hence, for the Wutong Tree, not all Northern Countries are their enemies; there are many forces that can be won over, and perhaps all they truly need to face now is the Turand Family alone.
But when it comes to the Turand Family, one cannot avoid mentioning Nali, the giant entity standing behind them now.
"In recent years, the Turand Family has been collaborating with Nali of the Western Continent. Not only them, but also the Black Chief of the Storm Sea, the Green Dragon Court of the South Continent, and many small countries in the east of the Western Continent now have close ties with Nali, more or less. They have mastered something called the ’Cardinal’ war machine, which is far more formidable than any the Turand Family had before. It’s rumored to be technology that came from the Storm Sea. Over these years, they have invested heavily in magic and the Cardinal, and their war capability has advanced rapidly, causing even the Red Dragon Court of the South Continent to suffer defeat after defeat, now confined to a corner..."
"The Red Dragon Court..."
Valentina pondered the word Dalilulu mentioned, as if her instinct drew her attention to this peculiar term.
At the same time, Master Tao’s amazed voice echoed again in her ear, frёewebηovel.cѳm
"Hmm, who would have thought the Dragon Court still exists? Could it be due to Fermat Baha’s protection...I must say that fortune plays strange tricks; all the pure-blooded Mythical Species have perished, yet those mixed-blood inferior breeds managed to survive till now..."
But Valentina didn’t have time to respond to Master Tao’s words in her mind, as Baline, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up,
"Valentina, do not underestimate Nali. It’s not because of their strong navy and artillery, but rather, this country gives me a... strange feeling."
"Strange... What do you mean, Baline Clan Leader?"
