The game has become a real alternate world-Chapter 900 - 582: Division

A secret base on the Lebia Continent.

Several rats quietly burrowed their way inside, dressed in outfits suitable for night operations, moving without a sound.

Outside, torrential rain poured down, and thunder roared.

Another flash of lightning struck, illuminating their faces for an instant.

They were all Ratmen, but upon closer observation, one would notice their ears were not sharp but round. However, their fur color seemed closer to that of the Sharp-eared Ratmen.

"I have already chosen the clan I want to join, what about you?"

One of the Round-eared Ratmen asked softly.

"I’ve chosen too. We should be able to obtain the intelligence we want by then."

"That’s good. Everyone stay vigilant, make sure not to be discovered, and don’t forget our mission."

This was a small and rare squad of Round-eared Ratmen among the Night Watchers, and few knew that such a team existed within their ranks.

They were recruited by Bobo.

Compared to the numerous Sharp-eared Ratmen, the number of Round-eared Ratmen was scarce, with many being members of Bobo’s clan.

But as Ratmen, they could integrate into the rat community more easily than other races and thus obtain sufficient intelligence for the Night Watchers.

Especially as the Night Watchers were preparing to launch a full-scale war.

Due to the unique composition of the rat race, it was difficult for the Night Watchers to obtain precise intelligence from within the rats, making it hard to grasp the rats’ movements and weaknesses.

This would be highly detrimental to the subsequent full-scale warfare, thus giving rise to this team of Round-eared Ratmen.

"Everyone else remember, given our current status, the most suitable replacements are the engineer rats and breeder rats in those clans. If you can tolerate it, the Assassin Rat squad might be more suitable."

Mostly because becoming part of other rat squads was really too dangerous. Only these rat roles complemented their characteristics, allowing them to gather intelligence without easily becoming consumables.

"Our [Round Round Special Agent Squad] will definitely succeed in infiltrating, let’s go!"

This group of Round-eared Ratmen brimmed with optimism.

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Holy Light Cathedral.

This is the headquarters of the Holy Light Church, comprising a complex of churches and various sacred buildings.

Surrounding this architectural complex, large expanses of white structures spread out for miles.

This place is the Holy City.

At noon, the sunlight directly shone down, making the entire city seem to radiate with pure Holy Light.

Inside the Great Cathedral, a top-level Archbishop meeting was being held.

In the grand and spacious central hall stood a huge round table. The semi-transparent holy crystal at the top absorbed sunlight, casting light around the table.

It appeared as if the area surrounding the table was always receiving the blessing of Holy Light.

An elderly man wearing a church robe sat at the main seat, a crown symbolizing holiness on his head, and a large scepter floated beside him, over two meters tall.

The white long beard on his chin had drooped to his knees, yet his aged appearance couldn’t hide his vigorous spirit status.

On both sides of the round table sat numerous bishops, saintesses, and saints.

Outside the table, rows of Holy Knights stood ready, safeguarding the security of this place.

However, amidst them were two uninvited guests—Saintess of the Holy Fire Alicia, and the Great Paladin Anita constantly guarding behind her.

In reality, they were still in a state of expulsion and punishment.

Although everyone was well aware of the situation.

"I believe everyone present knows that we are currently facing a severe crisis and disaster. As those carrying out the will of the Holy Light, perhaps it is time for us to take action."

Upon hearing such an opening statement, all eyes in the room turned towards the Pope.

"Just recently, the Elven Vine Alliance withdrew from the World Ring Council."

The so-called Elven World Ring Council is the Elves’ authority body.

Based on different races, territories, and the strength of various organizations, the council has a varying number of members.

Through this council, they decide the affairs and future direction of the Elven race.

The Vine Alliance is a joint body of Jade Elf members representing the will of the Jade Elves.

Jade Elves have many aliases; Green Elves and Forest Elves all refer to them.

Of course, they would definitely refer to themselves as the Jade Race.

"The day before yesterday, the Night Elves also collectively withdrew from the World Ring Council, and their actions were even more radical, having completely retracted their forces back to Moon Lake within just two days."

The location of Holy Light Cathedral is not on a continent but a large island. Although not on the whirlpool shipping route, it is very close to the Tate Continent, allowing rapid access to intelligence from the Tate Continent.

Everyone fell into silence, aware of the implications, especially since there were three Elf members present.

Saint Blade Saintess Vionasha, seated, sighed gently and said slowly, "Despite our efforts, the division is unavoidable, resulting from millennia of accumulated contradictions."

"At such a critical moment, their actions are really unwise," a Beastman resembling a fox said discontentedly.

"You all aren’t much better," responded a human.

Unlike the Elves, the trend of division among Beastmen has continued for nearly fifty years, not a sudden occurrence.

After all, the Beastmen were once enslaved by the Elves, fought against humans, and due to different Beastman races and characteristics, various weaknesses exist.

Hundreds of years ago, they united to establish the Beastman Empire and regained sovereignty. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

However, despite identifying as Beastmen, their differences are huge, making it difficult to regard them as the same race.

It didn’t take many years for signs of division to emerge, with Centaurs and Minotaurs being the first clans to break away.

Upon achieving victory, they were unwilling to share too much of the spoils, decisively cutting ties and leaving the Beastmen continent directly.

The fox Beastman pursed his lips but did not rebut.

As for humans, no one mentioned them at all.

Humans have never truly united, forming groups and factions based on different cultures and clans, gradually breaking free from Elf control.

Their conflicts and struggles have never ceased, so no one considers humans as a unity.

But undoubtedly, Elves have always been regarded as a unity.

This incident can be said to be the first division in Elf history.

Beyond each clan’s use of the Power of Creation to alter their characteristics, the elves are gradually losing their status as world dominants.

The privileges once enjoyed as world dominants are increasingly diminishing, and resource distribution inequalities are becoming more pronounced.

Elves are proud by nature, criticizing even their own people harshly, how can they endure such circumstances?

"The division of elves will make all our previous efforts go down the drain," the Pope couldn’t help but sigh.

The powder keg has been ignited, and they have been trying to delay the fuse’s burn rate.

But the Elves’ division directly caused the fire to swiftly spread to the bottom, with the gunpowder barrel seemingly about to explode.

After all, the Elves are still the world dominants in name, and their influence over various countries and forces cannot be easily eliminated.