The news of 17 nations amassing their forces had quickly spread throughout Darsia, stirring a wave of unease among the people."Have you heard? Our borders are encircled by troops from 17 nations. War seems imminent!""Rumor has it that they've mobilized their entire military might for a massive attack. The reinforcements keep pouring in!""A million soldiers were assembled, maybe more ... But why? What's driving this massive assembly?"The citizens of Darsia were unaware of the specific reasons for this looming conflict. To them, the massing of troops at the border signaled a potential war.The upper echelons of Darsia, however, were acutely aware of the underlying reasons and were deeply concerned. The aggressive stance of the 17 nations was a clear sign of impending conflict.Setting aside the issue of Remus' resistance, they knew that a single unrelated misstep from Darsia could plunge the entire nation into warfare, igniting battles on every front.…Inside Imperial Villa,

Upon witnessing the situation, Remus immediately understood that the Rose family had deployed their previous strategy again — exerting pressure through the 17 nations.If his predictions were correct, the entirety of Darsia was now encircled. The only way back was to break through their blockade.Ruby didn't move but tilted her head, her eyes displaying unwavering resolve, ready to fight side by side with Remus.As the fighter jets drew nearer, Remus spoke again, "They're using thermal weaponry. You don't have the speed advantage. Leave now and return once the danger is cleared. Trust me!"However, Ruby still hesitated, unwilling to leave.Remus patted her head, smiling as he said, "You are my trump card. Come back to rescue me if things go south, but for now, leave!"Upon hearing this, Ruby finally moved, quickly flying in the opposite direction, occasionally glancing back every few steps.Almost simultaneously, dozens of fighter jets arrived overhead, sealing off the sky. Heli

Remus advanced through the air toward Darsia, feeling a warm sense of belonging in his heart.He had initially left Darsia thinking he might find a home elsewhere, only to realize that Darsia was where he truly belonged.As Remus drew near, Lincoln and the Darsians greeted him with smiles, perceiving him as the formidable ally capable of turning the tide, as seen in their recent trials. They acknowledged the substantial threat they could now present to any potential adversary.Ferdi clenched his fists, his anger palpable as he trembled. His mission had borne not only the weight of the Rose family's directives but also carried the hopes of the entire Estrary. Capturing Remus could have significantly boosted their morale and rekindled the people's faith. However, the sudden turn of events left him speechless and powerless.As Remus drew closer to Darsia, a sudden buzzing sound cut through the air, signaling imminent danger.Remus, sensing something amiss, swiftly retreated, avoidi

"What is he trying to do?" As they saw Remus charging forward, everyone instinctively questioned in their minds.Was he really planning to face the coalition forces of 17 nations alone?Smith had an air of nonchalant, taking a puff from his pipe before he calmly ordered, "Fire!"The warships below were the first to react, launching dozens of large cannonballs toward him.With flames at their tails, the cannonballs were attacking and blocking Remus' downward path.Remus had no choice but to rapidly retreat.Just as he was retreating, he saw a cannonball drift past in front of his eyes, so close he could touch it with his hand. He had just dodged it when another cannonball followed closely from behind.Fortunately, these cannonballs were programmed to explode upon impact or after a set time, so they didn't detonate immediately upon passing by.As the cannonballs reached above Remus, they exploded one after another. In an instant, the sky was filled with descending fire. Remus wav

Ferdi wasn't the only one with a foreboding feeling. All the commanders, including Smith, sensed something ominous was brewing.Typically, individuals chose either martial arts or cultivation as their path, but Remus excelled in both. His power had transcended the boundaries of prodigious talent, he was instead a true monster of nature.They believed that they could eliminate Remus in a single round, but not only did their attempt fail, Remus had also managed to launch a counterattack against them.At that moment, his strange smile left everyone clueless about his next move.The answer soon became evident as the clouds over the sea swiftly amassed overhead, building up. The once-white clouds darkened, casting a shadow over the sky as if night had descended."What the hell is he? What other tricks does he have up his sleeve!" One of the commanders exclaimed in despair as he waitnessed the sky's transformation.The only light now came from the exploding cannonballs."Fuck!" Smith