Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

Chapter 396: They had messed with the wrong opponent

Seven days passed in a flash. Alex had made significant progress in mastering the Qi sphere, but she was still far from perfecting it.

The north was completely pacified. The undead empire now stretched from west to east, encompassing both coastlines, bordering the human Starfallen Empire along its entire length.

As Thunder had predicted, the humans hadn't reacted at all. Under normal circumstances, Alex would have been suspicious.

But now, there was only one explanation: Wind, the Mage Guild elder, was stationed in Hurricane City.

As Alex sat on her throne, lost in thought, Death Spirit burst into the hall.

"Queen, the Sea Race has attacked the Arsen continent's coastline again!"

"They're back? I was just running low on experience points! Mobilize the troops! We'll wipe them out!"

Alex was thrilled. This was perfect timing.

"Queen, I suggest you see this for yourself. They have King level combatants this time, nearly a thousand of them. The rest of their troops are at least Monarch level. I believe the Sea Race is serious this time. They might even deploy Emperor level, or even Sovereign level beings."

Death Spirit reported respectfully. This time, the Sea Race's invasion wasn't as massive as the previous one, but their strength was far greater.

Death Spirit was worried that they wouldn't be able to withstand a Sovereign level attack.

If that happened, not only would Lilith perish, but many undead would also be lost. It would be a devastating blow to the undead empire.

Alex was taken aback. Was the situation really that dire?

Why was the Sea Race making such a bold move? Could they also be aiming to unify the Arsen continent, like her?

Alex decided to investigate personally. As she stood up, preparing to depart for the fallen angels' city with Death Spirit, Xiao Mu entered the hall.

"Leader, the northern border of the Arsen continent is under a large-scale Sea Race invasion. Their forces consist of King level and Monarch level beings, and their numbers are vast. It's highly likely that they'll deploy even stronger forces this time."

Xiao Mu reported the situation. The Titan kingdom's borders had already expanded north to the edge of the continent.

Alex paused. The Sea Race was attacking both sides simultaneously?

Regardless of their intentions, this was good news for Alex. As long as they didn't deploy multiple Sovereign level beings, they were essentially providing free troops for the undead empire.

This was a golden opportunity for the undead empire to grow stronger.

The Sea Race's ruler was a fool to think they could outnumber the undead.

"Xiao Mu, take Torin and Garethor with you. Death Spirit and I will head to the fallen angels kingdom first."

Alex strode out of the hall, and Xiao Mu acknowledged her orders.

"Roger that."

...

Arsen continent, fallen angels kingdom.

Lilith stared at the scene before her, despair filling her heart. Her entire kingdom only had three King level combatants.

And they were all newly ascended, at the initial stage.

The Sea Race had landed with over a thousand King level troops, and they were intentionally converging on her kingdom. The other coastal areas only faced Monarch level threats.

Clearly, their first target was to eliminate the fallen angels kingdom.

Although there were some King level undead within the city, Lilith didn't believe they could defeat the enemy.

The difference in numbers and strength was at least a hundredfold!

"Do we have to abandon this place?"

Lilith was unwilling to give up, but she understood. The Sea Race was relentless. If they withstood this wave, there would be a second, a third, and so on. It would never end.

After the elf incident, Lilith had absorbed the remaining elves into the fallen angels kingdom, apart from the dark elves she had given to Alex.

Although they were numerous, over a hundred thousand strong, most were only Standard level and Commanding level.

The weakest Sea Race troops were Monarch level. They were no match, destined to be slaughtered.

The fallen angels within the city were few in number, mostly newborns, incredibly fragile.

"Death Spirit, what's the situation?"

Lilith asked anxiously, her gaze fixed on the approaching Sea Race army.

She gripped her weapon, ready to fight. The Sea Race was closing in, and the undead outside wouldn't hold them off for long.

Suddenly, a black streak of energy shot down from the sky, crashing into the heart of the Sea Race army.

A shockwave of terrifying power rippled outward, forming a massive black ring. No Sea Race creature within its radius was spared.

The moment they touched the energy, they collapsed, dead. In an instant, the Sea Race army was decimated.

The Sea Race creatures still landing on the shore and the fallen angels atop the cliff were stunned.

"Oh my god, she wiped out over a thousand King level beings with a single attack! I must be hallucinating..."

Lilith was speechless, her jaw agape.

Alex hovered in the sky, her back to them, her long hair billowing in the wind, like a goddess descending from the heavens.

She hadn't even drawn her weapon!

The Sea Race creatures in the ocean hesitated for a moment before charging towards the shore once more, but this time, they were stopped at the water's edge.

The corpses of the tens of thousands of fallen Sea Race creatures had transformed into undead!

Over a thousand King level undead, the rest Monarch level!

With a single attack, Alex had evened the odds.

This time, she hadn't even deployed her other undead. She had only brought Death Spirit.

"Death Spirit, lead the undead towards the coastline. Stop all Sea Race invaders!"

With Alex's command, Death Spirit split into dozens of clones, leading the King level undead towards the other coastal areas.

Alex descends from the air to the ground.

"Are you alright? This could be serious. The Sea Race might deploy Emperor level beings."

Lilith looked at Alex, who had landed beside her, her voice filled with concern. "Emperor level beings?! Why would the Sea Race attack the Arsen continent? There's nothing here!"

"I don't know. The Sea Race might have other motives."

Alex's presence was no longer needed on the battlefield. She had come here hoping to encounter an Emperor level Sea Race being.

"I think there's another faction involved. The Sea Race's behavior is too unusual, and the other races are acting strangely as well. The Sea Race is causing such a commotion, yet the major factions seem oblivious."

Lilith was puzzled. She could understand why the other races hadn't reacted last time, but what about now?

Both the Holy Court and the humans were acting as if they were asleep, completely unresponsive.

If either of them had noticed and intervened, they could have easily repelled the Sea Race.

Alex, however, seemed to ignore Lilith's words, her gaze fixed on the ocean.

"An Emperor level Sea Race being is approaching!"

Lilith instinctively took a step back. Alex had already vanished, flying towards the Emperor level Sea Race being emerging from the ocean.

Although Sea Race creatures were stronger in water, it wouldn't make a difference against Alex. As long as it wasn't a Sovereign level being or higher, she was invincible.

The Emperor level Sea Race being had the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish. He was merman, with deep blue skin and a grotesque fish head covered in strange scales.

Seeing Alex approaching at high speed, he raised his trident-like weapon.

The calm sea churned violently, and a hundred-meter-tall wave rose from the depths, crashing towards Alex.

Alex drew her scythe, swinging it gently towards the oncoming wave.

Whoosh!

The wave split in two.

Before the merman could react, a black blade flashed, severing his weapon.

He was stunned, quickly transforming into water and merging with the ocean, dodging Alex's attack.

The water surged, carrying him to a safe distance.

Swoosh!

Merman raised his severed trident, attempting to summon another wave. He knew from their brief exchange that he was no match for Alex. He was merely stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements.

"Space sphere!"

Alex raised her hand, and the merman froze mid-air, completely immobilized.

He stared in horror as a massive black scythe appeared at his throat.

"Tell me everything you know!"

Alex's gaze was icy, her aura so powerful that it sent the surrounding King level Sea Race beings flying.

"So you're a survivor. The Mage Guild has fallen. You'll be buried on this continent forever! Hahaha!"

To Alex's surprise, the Emperor level Merman laughed maniacally, his voice devoid of fear.

Alex's expression hardened. Without another word, she beheaded him.

Lilith, too far away to hear their conversation, only saw Alex effortlessly slay an Emperor level being. A terrifying thought crossed her mind.

"Could Alex already be at Emperor level?!"

As Lilith pondered this, Alex suddenly reappeared beside her, holding the corpse of the merman.

"I need to go to Yellowrock City. I'll send a few Emperor level undead to assist you. Contact me if you need anything."

"Okay."

Lilith, still bewildered, nodded numbly. Alex dropped the corpse, and a gray magic circle materialized beneath it.

The next moment, Alex was gone.

Within moments, several Emperor level undead arrived on the battlefield.

Lilith had expected only two, but to her astonishment, she counted seven!

Seven Emperor level reinforcements! The undead empire had become incredibly powerful, far surpassing the progress of other lords.

And this might not even be their full strength.

Lilith suddenly realized that the Death Spirit clone, busy summoning corpses nearby, was also at Emperor level!

Thanks to Alex's enhancements, they could even summon Emperor level undead.

Facing such a powerful undead empire, the Sea Race was doomed.

They had messed with the wrong opponent...