Chapter 1060 - 382: Unusual Snowstorm

Chapter 1060 -382: Unusual Snowstorm

“…That’s the situation, so we must unite completely to have any chance of defeating them!

This time we have more time than I did initially. With proper preparation, it’s not impossible at all!”

Custer raised his voice slightly, as if trying to grab attention, but the others present did not respond immediately.

Since the panel’s hints appeared, Custer had proactively convened this meeting with all the Lords, arranged at this neutral location, away from all their territories.

His urgency was understandable, given that the balance conditions suggested by the panel this time were even more favorable compared to his initial experience.

Not only could the arrival location of the Teleportation Gate be adjusted freely, but they also had two months of preparation time, doubling the original duration.

Plus, there were numerous reward challenges offered during this month.

He wasn’t sure if this was because of his previous battle that prompted the panel to adjust the balance intensity, or if it was simply an acknowledgment of the opponent’s increasing strength.

Regardless of the reason, he was left with no choice but to fight.

After all, he had just used his World Transfer Certificate and couldn’t escape anymore.

His only option this time was to go all out.

It wasn’t until now, when meeting in person, that he realized these four Lords seemed quite unusual.

The Lord from the Ice and Snow world wore a coat, always with a creepy smile that made him look sinister.

The Forest Lord, constantly dealing with frequent biological mutations, looked as if everyone owed him money, with eyes as sharp as a Hunter’s.

The remaining two were even more removed from what one might call human.

The Ocean Lord seemed to have undergone some unknown mutation, always exuding an indescribable non-human aura, with a face full of madness.

Meanwhile, the skinny little old man from the Underworld, although looking inhuman, still maintained a relatively normal mindset.

Lastly, it was him who had replaced the long-vanished Desert Lord’s position in this world.

As he nervously scanned the four, it was the mad-looking Ocean Lord who spoke up first:

“Why is everyone so silent? Don’t tell me you’re all too afraid to fight! No way!”

The sarcastic tone immediately drew some sideways glances, and the Forest Lord calmly said:

“According to Custer’s description, the opponent is definitely a Seventh Rank Lord, at least possessing a Seventh Rank Combat Power.

I don’t believe you haven’t encountered a Seventh Rank powerhouse in the instance. Without reaching the Seventh Rank, there’s no hope for us.”

The Forest Lord’s insight won the agreement of the other two Lords; even though they didn’t want to admit it, the gap in strength was undeniable.

With a World Transfer Certificate each, they were quite calm about this invasion and wouldn’t cling to their pride.

They had all encountered Seventh Rank power before and witnessed its might.

But as for the statement of having no hope, that was open to interpretation…

“Hmph, just a Seventh Rank? If we lack Seventh Rank strength to fight against them, then I’ll just become Seventh Rank!”

The Ocean Lord split into an exaggerated grin, his aura expanding constantly, indicating a genuine breakthrough!

Custer quickly turned his head to find the other Lords equally surprised, clearly unaware the Ocean Lord had kept such a trump card.

But wait, the Ocean Lord hadn’t reached the Lord Rank cap, so how did he manage a Seventh Rank breakthrough?

This question rose within Custer but was soon suppressed; now wasn’t the time to inquire into that.

Instead, the Ocean Lord reaching Seventh Rank increased their advantage considerably!

This also enhanced the possibility of persuading other Lords to resist Fan Mao!

He quickly added:

“I’m the same; with the two months outlined in the panel’s hints, if I can secure enough rewards from those incentive challenges, I can advance to Seventh Rank early!”

Ideally, Custer wouldn’t want to advance so hastily; having just suffered a setback, advancing wouldn’t be an issue, but it would leave him the weakest of the Seventh Rank Lords.

But now he had no choice—without advancing, survival was impossible.

With his declaration, the other Lords finally relented:

“If that’s the case, then perhaps there’s a chance.

With two months of preparation, I believe each of us possesses some means to counter a Seventh Rank, and alongside an actual Seventh Rank Combat Power, we stand a fighting chance!”

The Ice and Snow Lord spoke with a smile that seemed frozen onto his face, sharing the sentiment of the others.

They were ready to retreat at any moment, yet after staying in this world for so long, they preferred to continue growing here.

Soon after, the Ice and Snow Lord finished speaking, and the Forest Lord quickly seized the moment to pose the critical question:

“But where should we set the battlefield?”

Before anyone could respond, the Forest Lord answered his own question, beginning his analysis.

“Our territories all have various Calamities, granting us innate geographical advantages.

But the forest is definitely not an option. Although the dense woods are perilous, considering the opponent is an Insect Swarm, the forest could instead become their advantage.”