For the next five years, Profound Continent was engulfed in the flames of war. Lancelot Empire, Kasi Empire, Brut Merchant Alliance, Angela Empire, Oden Empire, and many other empires, big or small, all participated in this war.
The original seven grand duchies were successfully occupied by Lancelot Empire's sudden attack and Helen Tina and Burt Zili's secret rebellion.
Oden Empire, the strongest empire on the continent, joined forces with Kasi Empire and continuously expanded their territory. Many small countries in the vicinity were nibbled away by the two empires. Even the other Angela Empire had occupied more than half of its territory. The Brut Merchant Alliance was also in a precarious situation. They had to painstakingly resist the encroachment of Oden Empire.
Not long after Lancelot Empire occupied the seven grand duchies, it welcomed the invasion of the Empire of Orcs. This time, the offensive of the Empire of Orcs was much more ferocious than in previous years. Firenze, the commander of the Howling Legion, found it extremely difficult to defend the southern border. Most of Lancelot Empire's military forces were stationed at the southern border.
The Empire of Orcs kept attacking at the southern border, while Kasi Empire took the opportunity to attack Lancelot Empire. Lancelot Empire, which had taken down the seven grand duchies with great difficulty, simply did not have the time to digest the aftermath of the war before it suffered heavy losses from being attacked from both front and back.
The unbridled invasion of the orcs caused the citizens of the empire to panic. On the contrary, Brettel City was relatively stable. Under the management of Jack, Dorcas, and the others, the city became more and more prosperous.
The territory that originally belonged to the seven grand duchies was now managed by Jack, Dorcas, and the others. Among them, Dorcas's military talent had been recognized by everyone. He had become a military genius of Brettel City who was on par with Firenze.
Brettel City and the seven grand duchies were a natural barrier to the east of Lancelot Empire, facing the threat of the Brut Merchant Alliance. For the past few years, due to the constant pressure from the mighty Oden Empire, the Brut Merchant Alliance and Brettel City lived in harmony. They even secretly cooperated with each other to resist the mighty threat of Oden Empire.
Through Statholme's description, Han Shuo gradually gained a better understanding of the overall situation on Profound Continent. Han Shuo also slowly sorted out the relationships between countries.
After Statholme described the situation of the continent, Han Shuo frowned and began to carefully observe the old monster Statholme.
Statholme the old monster had completely digested the Origin Crystal of Fighting Aura many years ago. Now, his soul had fused with the Origin Crystal of Fighting Aura. Although he had yet to reach the realm of basegod, he wasn't far from it.
At Han Shuo's realm, he understood that the fighting aura cultivated on Profound Continent did not belong to the twelve mainstream forces.
Light, Darkness, Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Lightning, Death, the eight elemental forces, and Fate, Space, Time, Life, and Destruction, the four elemental forces, were the four elemental forces.
Combat Aura was a type of power that was formed from a mixture of light and air. Similar to the Summoning Element and Dadara's Plunder Ability, it was an unorthodox type of power. However, perhaps due to the fact that fighting aura contained the element of light, in addition to the fact that air was one of the more abundant elements, there were quite a few people who cultivated in the energy of fighting aura on various material planes. Apart from the Twelve Fundamental Forces, the energy of fighting aura was the most populous.
Back when Han Shuo was in Tarrag Canyon and encountered the Soul Race, he had seen twelve energy spheres that could fuse with souls. However, those twelve spheres did not correspond to the Twelve Fundamental Forces. For instance, the two relatively special energies of life and fate were not present in those twelve spheres. Instead, there was the energy of fighting aura cultivated by Statholme the old monster, and the energy of summoning.
Although fighting aura was not one of the Twelve Fundamental Forces, the fact that there were quite a number of people who cultivated it on various material planes proved that this energy had its own uniqueness. It seemed that Statholme the old monster's luck was pretty good. Not only did he successfully evade the pursuit of the six-horned tribal king of the Soul Race, but he also successfully fused the energy sphere with his soul.
"Did the Church of Light and Calamity Church make any big moves in recent years? How did you escape the pursuit of that six-horned tribal king back then? Also, why are you here? " After Statholme described the current situation on the continent, Han Shuo pondered for a moment and asked again.
The old monster casually pulled a chair and sat down. When he saw that Han Shuo was still standing there proudly, he gestured for Han Shuo to sit opposite him. Only then did he explain, "Back then, that six-horned tribal king had a great battle with that Saintess at the Sacred Mountain of the Church of Light. After the two of us parted, I immediately went to the northernmost region of the continent to cultivate. I'm not sure what happened after that, but that six-horned tribal king did not come looking for me. "
After a short pause, Statholme looked at Han Shuo and continued, "What happened after that was much simpler. After my soul fused with the Crystal of Fighting Aura, that six-horned tribal king could no longer find me. At that time, the seven grand duchies had already been occupied by the Lancelot Empire, and you were the master of Brettel City. Therefore, I couldn't say much. However, I was, after all, the State Preceptor of the Verdun Dynasty, and the citizens of the seven grand duchies were also my citizens. Therefore, I decided to stay in the seven grand duchies, which could be considered as doing my best. "
After hearing Statholme's words, Han Shuo nodded to indicate that he understood. Statholme the old monster had been the protector of the seven grand duchies for many years. Even though the seven grand duchies had been recovered by the Lancelot Empire, Statholme was the only one within the seven grand duchies. He believed that the Lancelot Empire and Brettel City would not do anything to the citizens of the seven grand duchies out of respect for him.
"Have the Calamity Church and the Church of Light been peaceful these past few years?" Han Shuo asked again.
The old monster forced a smile and shook his head. He looked at Han Shuo and said, "The incessant wars on Profound Continent these days have very strong religious influences behind them. The Calamity Church, the Church of Light, the Shrine of Ice, and the Druidic Order, these four major religious organizations on Profound Continent, not only have they all participated in the wars, there are also some other small religions in disarray.
The Oden Empire, the strongest on the continent, is strongly supported by the Church of Light. Following the Oden Empire's conquest of various countries, the number of believers of the Church of Light has also increased. Kasi Empire is backed by the Shrine of Ice, Angela Empire is backed by the Calamity Church, and your Lancelot Empire is currently supported by the Druidic Order.
The way I see it, the reason why the flames of war on Profound Continent are being incited is because of the four major religions! "
After experiencing the Abyss realm and becoming a god, Han Shuo had a clear understanding of the struggles between the four major religions. He naturally understood that the struggle between the four major religions was inseparable from the competition for the power of faith. Han Shuo reckoned that the Calamity Church was a little more ruthless. This kind of incessant slaughter, destruction, and death should be exactly what they were happy to see.
"It seems that there are religious influences behind every country. Hmm, do the Empire of Orcs and the Brut Merchant Alliance have any religious support? "Han Shuo creased his brows and inquired.
"The Empire of Orcs believes in the Orc God. As for the Brut Merchant Alliance, the Soul Race is currently pulling the strings behind the scenes. The Tarrag Canyon in the territory of the Brut Merchant Alliance has now become the holy land of the Brut Merchant Alliance. Don't you think this world is very interesting? "Stratholme the old monster smiled bitterly. He could not understand the current situation.
"So that's how it is. Hehe, although it is a little surprising, it's not hard to accept." Han Shuo understood what those people were fighting for. The Brut Merchant Alliance could be considered a major power. The six-horned tribal king of the Soul Race naturally possessed outstanding strength. It was indeed not difficult for him to gain the trust of the merchants of the Brut Merchant Alliance.
"Then, what about our Brettel City?" Han Shuo's eyes were glistening as he stared at Statholme the old monster. He smiled and said, "Although your strength has grown by a large margin, you have yet to become a god. It is still impossible for you to obtain the power of faith."
Spreading his hands, Statholme the old monster helplessly said, "Naturally, I do not have the qualifications to obtain the power of faith. However, that beautiful woman you brought out from the underground world has been wantonly promoting spider goddess Rose in Brettel City. She has even established several shrines. At present, there are indeed many believers of spider goddess Rose in Brettel City and the seven grand duchies. "
Upon hearing these words, Han Shuo's face turned cold. He coldly shouted, "Although she has changed her body, name, and identity, she is still Adele. I didn't expect that she would dare to cause trouble in my territory. She must be tired of living." After a short pause, Han Shuo creased his brows and looked at Statholme the old monster. He said, "Others may not know of her intentions, but do you not? Why didn't you kill her?"
Statholme forced a smile and shook his head. He said, "Although I can kill her, I still have to give you face, don't I?"
"What do you mean?" Han Shuo asked puzzledly.
"She considers herself to be your woman. Moreover, she is on good terms with your other women. Moreover, she is deeply trusted by His Majesty the King of Lancelot Empire. How can I make a move on her?" After a short pause, Statholme's brows were tightly knitted as he continued, "Moreover, this woman is not simple at all. She seems to have experts protecting her. Even I have some misgivings."
"She does have some ability. However, she has reached her limit," Han Shuo said with a cold smile.
There were many citizens in Brettel City and the seven grand duchies. The power of faith gathered would be a considerable amount. As the lord of Brettel City, Han Shuo would absolutely not allow others to steal what belonged to him.
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