Chapter 251: Shui Lan's Resolution

Chapter 251: Shui Lan's Resolution

"Are you really the Empress of Azure Water?"

"The one who founded the Azure Water Federation six thousand years ago!"

When Elf Queens Nancilia and Marilyn saw Shui Lan, they both felt as if they were in a dream. The Azure Water Empress! She wasn't just any ordinary figure. She was not only an epic character remembered in history but also a being who had become legendary... and now, such a personage was standing right before their eyes.Reaad the latest stories on novelbin(.)com

Shui Lan nodded, "Yes, it's me. However, I never claimed the title of empress myself. It was a title posthumously bestowed upon me by later generations."

Marilyn said, "But weren't you... six thousand years ago already..."

Shui Lan spoke candidly, "Indeed, I died six thousand years ago. It was the Demon King who discovered my soul and brought me back to life."

What? Resurrected! Marilyn was speechless with shock. The Demon King was too formidable! However, Nancilia found nothing strange about it. The Demon King was omnipotent, and there was nothing he couldn't do!

She immediately stepped forward and said, "Welcome, Empress, to our Giantree City. We came to greet you upon hearing of your visit, and it's an honor for the elves of our city to have you here!"

Three days ago, Shui Lan left the Azure Water Federation. Over the past two days, she had visited several major cities including Ironheart City, the main city of the dwarves; Thundering City, the main city of the giants; Berserk Beast City, the main city of the orcs; and Thousand Fangs City, the main city of the gnomes. She chose the most famous, prosperous, and vibrant main city of the elves as her final stop, and upon hearing the news, both Elven Kings Nancilia and Marilyn personally came to welcome her.

Shui Lan was surprised, "I now work for Darkness City and am just a retainer under the Demon King. There's no need for such esteemed individuals as yourselves to go to such lengths for me."

To her astonishment, the small Giantree City was home to two Elven Kings, one of whom had even reached Level 6. Shui Lan sensed an extraordinary aura from Nancilia and had a vague feeling that this young Elven King's future achievements might not fall short of her own during her prime.

Giant Tree City was truly a place where remarkable talents lay hidden. Shui Lan began her tour of the city. The population had reached 800,000, with eighty percent being elves and the rest being merchants of various races or people working there. This population was insignificant compared to some of the large cities in the Azure Water Federation, but Giantree City exuded a vibrant vitality that most cities in the federation lacked.

Shui Lan visited several key sites, including the super elven farm, elven academy, and the elven workshop. Marilyn explained, "Giantree City is currently the fastest-growing city in the Chaos Forest, apart from the capital city - Darkness City. Our large farm alone, with just a small part of its output, can sustain all races and populations in the entire forest, with the majority being exported."

"Currently, nearly 200,000 elves work here, and we plan to hire 50,000 skilled planters from other races, like goblins, minotaurs, and satyrs. Our elven academy has opened, with thousands of young elves studying, and we also have classes for other races. Our elven workshop is the largest in the Chaos Forest, with daily potion output alone worth two to three hundred million standard gold coins."

"We also place great emphasis on spiritual entertainment. We have opened bars, inns, casinos, theaters, art galleries, and various restaurants for travelers."

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"I must destroy the covenant I created years ago," Shui Lan declared.

Zhang Nu was shocked; he had not expected Shui Lan to have such a thought. The Azure Water Covenant was the foundation of the Azure Water Federation, the greatest achievement of the Empress in her lifetime, and it had a significant impact on subsequent generations.

"Why would you suddenly think of this? Do you realize that dismantling this covenant would lead to the immediate disintegration of the Azure Water Federation?" Zhang Nu asked.

Shui Lan nodded, "I know. But the covenant I signed six thousand years ago for the peace of the marine races has now become the biggest obstacle to the development of the seas."

It turned out that Shui Lan had recognized the problems currently faced by the Azure Water Federation. Her decisiveness to erase her greatest accomplishment demonstrated an admirable strength and responsibility.

Continuing, Shui Lan said, "However, given the current situation of the Azure Water Federation, the disappearance of the covenant will inevitably lead to the most brutal civil war in history. The marine races will be greatly weakened, leaving them vulnerable to other empires. I don't want to see that happen, so..."

She paused before adding, "I hope Darkness City will intervene to quell the rebellion among the marine races and integrate as many of them as possible into the Chaos Federation."

This was quite unexpected. Zhang Nu had not anticipated that a mere tour would lead to such a significant change in Shui Lan's attitude. However, with her statement, Zhang Nu could be reassured that the future expansion of Darkness City's influence into the Azure Water Federation would not only be unopposed by Shui Lan but might even receive her assistance.

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Meanwhile, in the underworld, the Succubus Queen Han Kexin sat on her throne in Gloom City, deep in thought. Frankly speaking, when Zhang Nu invited her to merge directly with Darkness City, she was very tempted.

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. And this wasn't actually chicken head, but the head of a phoenix! As the saying goes, if you can't beat them, join them. If she couldn't become a superpower like the Potato Great Demon King, why not become part of a greater whole, even if her share was very small? Such a move promised definite growth! Becoming the CEO of the Darkness City Group would allow her to better utilize her management skills and talents. But to give up her independence so easily was no simple matter.

Just as Han Kexin was grappling with this decision, a greater demon suddenly flew in and reported, "My lord, there's trouble. Several Demon Kings with their armies are attempting to surround Gloom City."

On hearing this, Han Kexin's expression turned grave, "Where are they coming from?"

The greater demon replied, "The details are unclear, but based on our assessment, they seem to be coming from the south."

The south? That wasn't surprising. Han Kexin knew there were many Demon Kings lurking in that area. Each of these Demon Kings was powerful, and they had formed an alliance. Their appearance now likely spelled trouble!

Han Kexin realized that she was in danger."