MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1704: Arcane Tower

Chapter 1704: Chapter 1704: Arcane Tower

Li Yao was instantly intrigued, collaboration, he was naturally interested.

The deep sea is a vast treasure trove, and its area is much larger than the land, especially the Forbidden Sea, where life is almost extinct, and only the creatures of the deep sea can barely survive.

But it is one of the Titans’ water furnaces for transforming this world, with abundant resources, treasures, and even relics.

Now The Ancient God World is fraught with crises, as various camps and forces are busy securing their territories, and they have no power to extend their reach into the deep sea.

However, just the resources on the ocean surface have sparked countless disputes, and if there is a collaboration with the wise and rational Naga, it would be a very good thing for Li Yao personally, for Starfire, and even for the Withered Sun Legion.

But negotiations are such that, no matter how eager Li Yao is, he wouldn’t show urgency. Moreover, it was obvious that the Naga needed him more.

It’s much like two people falling in love, no matter how good the relationship is, whoever confesses first, whoever shows needs first, becomes the passive one, and the one being confessed to holds the initiative.

Negotiation is the same. If Li Yao shows too much eagerness or a strong sense of need, then he won’t be able to achieve the most benefits at the smallest cost.

Collaboration is the premise, but it also requires some games and struggles.

"Collaboration, what to collaborate on, how to collaborate?" Li Yao asked plainly.

Tina Starfire smiled slightly, "I can’t tell you the specifics of real collaboration now. You have just caught my eye, and others have their own choices too. To reach a real cooperation, your forces are still a bit weak, so we can proceed with initial exchanges within my jurisdiction. We can trade. We provide various treasures and resources from the deep sea, and you supply the resources we need, mutually beneficial."

Li Yao was overjoyed inside but remained calm on the surface and began to ponder.

"You don’t wish to expose relations with us, and have some concerns, which is natural. However, the territories you control are mainly in the sea. According to my intelligence, it seems you’ve used hydras to control quite a few low-intelligence Naga in that Sandy Harbor area, allowing all transactions to be conducted secretly, underwater."

Li Yao thought for a moment and then said, "Transactions can be made, but we only need rare treasures and supplies from the deep sea. You should know, I have a line on the Frogmen, and I also have some underwater forces. I’m not really keen on things from the shallow sea."

Tina nodded, "These can be negotiated, as long as there are mutual needs to fulfill cooperation. Rest assured, we moderates still consider ourselves elves and will not harm our kin. When time passes and we see your sincerity, and examine your more detailed data, if one day we cooperate deeply, you will gain unexpected benefits."

Li Yao smiled, "Benefits, like how you treat Illidan, will you dispatch a part of your real ace Naga troops to serve me."

"If you prove your value higher than Illidan, or on par with him, dispatching troops to serve you wouldn’t be a problem." Tina laughed slyly, like an old fox, "And that’s just among the benefits. We can discuss specifics once you’ve gained our trust."

Li Yao didn’t linger on the topic. Since he had linked up with the moderate Naga, there was no rush, as this was a game of negotiations. He would leave the detailed discussions to Sister Li, who was much more professional than him.

With a simple agreement, both sides had a foundation of trust.

Li Yao avoided mentioning the recent bombing of the ruins, and Tina also tactfully refrained, essentially considering the conflict as if it hadn’t happened.

They then chatted about the glorious history of the elves, expressing sighs and reflections. Both sides had intentions of drawing closer and easing relations, naturally making for an agreeable conversation.

When relations were fully smoothed over, Tina asked, "I’m still curious, why are you interested in this Arcane Tower? It certainly isn’t a peaceful place. Not long ago, a human Great Mage entered with apprentices and never returned. I’ve also sent many cadre members, similarly, no trace of them. This Arcane Tower is too strange, perhaps something unpredictable has mutated over ten thousand years."

Li Yao slightly frowned, "I need to find something very important in there; it’s been submerged for ten thousand years. Madam, do you know whose Arcane Tower it is?"

Tina slightly frowned, "This city used to be the fiefdom of the Great Arcane Mage Night Wind. Night Wind was once a powerful Arcane Mage, famous in youth, with very high arcane talents. In the great war against the trolls, he rendered outstanding contributions and was bestowed by the queen to this area, building his own city and territory, he also established his magic tower like other Arcane Mages to connect with the Eternal Well."

"In those days, the world was chaotic towards the end; I can’t be sure if Night Wind lived or died. Maybe he returned to the Magic Tower, linked a small plane, and let the Arcane Tower operate autonomously, or maybe Night Wind perished, and the Magic Tower’s defense mechanisms activated, leading to unpredictable changes over millennia."

Li Yao nodded, "Night Wind? Also an elven grand lord, and a top-tier Great Arcane Mage, it makes sense."

Although there weren’t many records about Night Wind, every time Night Wind was mentioned in ancient texts, it was with high praise, clearly showing Night Wind’s might.

"You can go in, but I won’t be responsible for any danger you encounter. We occupied this place mainly to gain a nearby mine to gather minerals found only on land, with no interest in the Arcane Tower." Tina explained her purpose.

"Good, this way we won’t interfere with each other." Li Yao naturally didn’t wish for the Naga to become interested in this Great Arcane Tower.

"Alright, but I would like you to perform a play with me." Tina said.

"You attack, I run, got it."

Subsequently, they pretended to start a battle, and Li Yao was injured, leaving behind a pile of bombs before retreating.

The low-intelligence Naga naturally couldn’t discern this, after all, the sky dragon disappeared, and their leader defeated the enemy’s leader, so it was a victory.

In the evening, under the spells of Tina and several high-intelligence Tidal Priests, a crack opening a path to the Arcane Tower was opened.

Li Yao didn’t hesitate to enter the crack. A flash of light, and Li Yao found himself in a peculiar space.

Behind him was the portal of a Magic Tower, and in front was a bizarre hall. Through the hall’s window, he could see the colorful undersea world outside, as if the Arcane Tower delved into the deep sea, yet now the Arcane Tower appeared on land...