The Necromancer's Fourth Catastrophe-Chapter 437 - 384: Ruthless Scheming (Part 2)

They could only be constantly worn down by the other side, and there's no way to completely obliterate them.

If this situation continues to drag on like this, there's a fear that the circumstances will soon turn extremely unfavorable.

After all, these super top-tier factions occupy only a very small portion. This time, the invading forces in the Chaotic Sea Domain, those ordinary forces are the real mainstream, taking up the majority of reinforcements.

If they let that Undead Force continue to harm those ordinary forces, by the time those ordinary forces fully withdraw from the Chaotic Sea Domain, it will probably be when that Undead Force gathers its strength to confront them head-on.

By then, just these super top-tier factions, even if they unite, will be unable to confront them directly, unless their homeland is willing to send reinforcements regardless of the cost to assist them here.

But that's obviously impossible.

After all, their initial intention was to come to the Chaotic Sea Domain to extract benefits, to compete for resources, not to risk their lives against this Undead Force.

The reason why these super top-tier factions can become super top-tier factions, apart from their accumulated heritage, is naturally because they always prioritize their own interests above all else, everything else takes a back seat.

From the beginning until now, this point has never changed.

Salman furrowed his brow deeply after hearing the words of this Legendary Tier presence, and fell into a bit of silence.

Clearly, Salman also realized this point, and after a moment of silence, his tightly knit brows slightly relaxed, and then a smile appeared on his face:

"Gentlemen, let me ask you a question, if in the confrontation with this Undead Force, we end up with a failure, and all other ordinary forces suffer heavy losses, while only we, these super top-tier factions, preserve our strength and withdraw from the Chaotic Sea Domain, what will be the outcome?"

When they heard Salman's question, the Legendary Tier presences exchanged a glance, somewhat puzzled as to why Salman would ask this?

Only Rui Li, who stood to the side, had a subtle flicker in her eyes, then hesitated for a moment before speaking softly: "Your Excellency Salman, could it be!..."

At this point, Rui Li's lips moved slightly, then she closed her mouth and did not continue.

Seeing Rui Li's hesitant expression, Salman waved it off unconcernedly: "Rui Li, you truly are someone I hold in high regard. It seems you've already seen through my intentions, no matter, go ahead and say it."

Among those present, apart from Rui Li, the rest were all Legendary Tier presences, so openly discussing some matters wasn't an issue.

At this time, the eyes of the other Legendary Tier presences also focused on Rui Li.

They still hadn't figured out the meaning behind Salman's previous comment?

After all, as the First Duke of the Elf Kingdom, whether in reputation or other aspects, Salman completely overshadowed the other dukes. Usually, when in the Elf Kingdom, Salman wouldn't interact with the other dukes.

The only ones who could converse with Salman on an equal footing were those Legendary Tier presences within the Elf Royal Family.

Evidently, there were no Elf Royal Family members among the Legendary Tiers present, so they didn't really understand Salman, making it impossible to deduce Salman's true intentions from his ambiguous words.

Rui Li nodded gently at Salman's words, and then continued: "Duke Salman, are you suggesting that we let the Undead Force fully occupy the Chaotic Sea Domain, while taking the opportunity to strike the ordinary forces, preserve our strength, seize abundant benefits, and then retreat safely from the Chaotic Sea Domain?" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Afterwards… start strategizing against those ordinary forces weakened in power, begin to cut them down, strengthen ourselves, perhaps even incorporate them under our banner, whereas the Undead Force that has fully occupied the Chaotic Sea Domain won't be able to threaten the Eastern and Western Continents because they're separated by the Sea Elf Race, Merfolk Race, Fishman Race, and Gana Race…"

"And by then, facing the massive threat of the Undead Force, any one of these four races absolutely wouldn't just sit idly by, so by using their forces to eradicate this Undead Force, and by the way weaken the power of the Four Great Intelligent Races of the Ocean, we can place the forces of the Eastern and Western Continents in a more advantageous position."

"Especially the Gana Race, which has grown stronger over the years, presenting an increasingly unstoppable trend, compared to the Undead Force, their threat is equally formidable."

At this point, Rui Li paused, carefully glancing at Salman.

Salman truly held Rui Li in high regard, often summoning her into his mansion to assign tasks, so Rui Li was quite familiar with Salman.

She wasn't certain if her words had fully captured Salman's intent, but soon she let out a sigh of relief because she saw a smile on Salman's face.

Salman gazed deeply at Rui Li, then continued speaking: "Rui Li's last words touched my heart."

"Compared to this Undead Force in the Chaotic Sea Domain, the Gana Race beneath the ocean is indeed the real hidden threat to our super top-tier factions from the Eastern and Western Continents."

"At that point, these super top-tier factions can even unite, causing strife between the Gana Race and this rising Undead Force, then quietly assist the Undead Force as much as possible, encouraging them to entangle with the Gana Race in combat."

"Then we'll mobilize manpower and resources to assist coastal forces, striking from within and without. There's a definite hope to seriously wound the Gana Race, and if able to succeed, then both the Undead Force and the Gana Race will have their threat level drastically reduced."

"This is indeed an extremely rare opportunity for us."

Hearing Salman's words, some of the Legendary Tier presences among them couldn't help but gasp, feeling a bit shocked by Salman's words.

To secretly assist the Undead Force, they truly hadn't expected Salman to voice such thoughts so openly.

Of course, many Legendary Tier presences aligned with Selman's thoughts, showing little reaction.

This reflects two groups; those relatively unaffected Legendary Tier presences prioritize faction interests above all else.

Everything else is insignificant, be it the Undead Force or any evil forces, as long as they bring absolute benefits to their Elf Kingdom, then they're invaluable pawns.

Meanwhile, those who had stronger reactions obviously placed their personal moral values above faction interests, or at least considered them equally important, hence they disagreed with Selman's words, seeing it as inappropriate to use the Undead Force as pawns.

After all, in their eyes, the Undead Force is truly evil and must be eradicated, with no need for utilization.

However, their opinions weren't going to determine the outcome, especially considering the majority were those without much reaction.

Furthermore, merely Selman's sway as the First Duke greatly surpassed their combined influence.

Salman naturally noted the reactions from all Legendary Tier presences present, taking them all into account.

He couldn't help but sneer internally, planning to report the actions of these Legendary Tier presences later to the Elf King.

To let the Elf King know among these Legendary Tier presences, who can be heavily utilized and cultivated, and who can only be lightly utilized.