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Chapter 884 - 479 Preparations in Each Domain_2

Chapter 884: Chapter 479 Preparations in Each Domain_2

Prices for potions, items, and war supplies were rising everywhere and shortages were occurring to varying extents.

Some traders who smelled the opportunity did not hesitate to travel across the Grand Domain to purchase goods at Blazing Fire Mall. At least here, the supply of goods was more abundant.

"Many regions are experiencing rising prices of war supplies; doesn’t this mean..."

a merchant who had come to the Blazing Fire Mall pondered, with a troubled expression.

But as soon as he looked up, he noticed the weird glances from the people around him, giving off a ’you’re out of the loop’ kind of vibe.

"Brother, don’t you know that the second disaster tide is about to arrive?"

Disaster tide?

What disaster?

What tide?

This merchant, who hailed from a major city, was confused.

He didn’t even know what a disaster tide was, let alone a ’first’ or ’second’ one.

This information was indeed only circulated within the upper echelons, but Blazing Fire Mall had its uniqueness. Not many ordinary people lived here, yet there were many large traders and mercenary groups from various domains.

Merchants were generally well-informed, and some presidents of commerce guilds were even high-level authorities in the Great Oasis. As time passed, the imminent disaster tide was no longer a secret in the Blazing Fire Mall.

The foreign merchant’s gaze gradually became vacant.

In the cafe, a few merchants at the next table shook their heads, seemingly used to such scenes. They wanted to laugh, but the thought of the impending disaster tide frowned their brows again.

"This world is getting worse; we don’t even know where to go from here."

"No matter what, when the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it. How the future unfolds is something for the hegemonic forces and the sages to worry about. As for us, making an effort to transfer some supplies and produce more war goods is contributing to the broader scheme of things."

"That’s true, but the last time the disaster tide encompassed us, my Tulip Chamber of Commerce suffered damage in multiple locations, with losses exceeding thirty million ghastly crystals. If it happens again, it could cripple us."

"Our Silver Chamber of Commerce was not much different, but the root problem was the previous desire for cheaper deals, which led to setting up many factories in the Great Oasis. Over the past few years, our Silver Chamber of Commerce has gradually shifted its focus to Blazing Fire Mall; even our core industries have moved here, and the safety here has improved significantly."

The other merchants nodded in agreement.

Blazing Fire Mall possessed top-tier defense capabilities. Under its jurisdiction, they hadn’t seen any violent crimes. More importantly, Blazing Fire Mall was overseen by the most legendary of mythic figures, giving a unique sense of security to the traders, mercenaries, and residents who stayed long-term here.

Not to mention comparing it to the Great Oasis, even the vast majority of Super oases were not as safe as Blazing Fire Mall.

Some Chambers of Commerce had already moved their core industries located in super oases such as the City of Fallen Stars, Dawnbreak City, and Court of the Silent Night to Blazing Fire Mall.

They sought stability.

They didn’t want to witness again the tragedy of super oases being destroyed and their own industries obliterated in blood and fire.

In just a few short years since its establishment, every inch of land in Blazing Fire Mall was worth its weight in gold, and this was inevitably linked to global trends.

However,

"It is said that this disaster tide will be fiercer, and whether Blazing Fire Mall can safely fend it off, this..."

They were unsure in their hearts.

But still, compared to depending on the Great Oasis or Super Oases, they believed more in the strength of the Blazefire Commerce Guild.

One of the merchants stroked his goatee, his expression lightening with a hint of jest, "So, I’ve already moved my family and some expensive equipment of the guild to Sixth Star Island. I myself will depart in a couple of days, gentlemen. Our next meeting will have to wait until after the disaster has ended."

The other merchants: "!!!"

We thought we were sticking together for warmth, but you sneaky fellow, running off!

They were somewhat displeased but mostly envious.

The Sixth Star Island was one of the core oases in the Seven Stars Alliance and one of the safest places in the entire Mysterious Eastern Realm.

"It’s said that the first three Island Masters of the Seven Stars Alliance are great Demigods."

"And that’s not all. The Seven Stars Alliance owns two level-nine oases, which are said to possess powers surpassing that of Demigods."

This made the overall environment of the Seven Stars Alliance even more stable!

These big bosses, qualified to set up industries in Blazing Fire Mall, were already objects of envy and aspiration for many, yet they still couldn’t afford even a plot of land on Sixth Star Island.

Didn’t they wish to move their foundations to the safer Seven Stars Alliance? They just couldn’t!

"The Blazefire Commerce Guild also has its advantages. They only need to guard the mall, concentrating their strength which should be quite stable."

A few merchants mused among themselves as a tart scent of lemons filled the air.

...

A tense atmosphere permeated the mall.

While some major merchants attempted to use their connections to move their foundations to the domains of the Seven Stars Alliance and the Ancient Moon Dynasty, many more Chambers of Commerce were relocating their industries to Blazing Fire Mall.

Not only did the commerce guilds send their outstanding successors to the Blazing Fire Mall these days, but many from the Great Oasis did the same. Their thinking was clear, if the Oasis were to be toppled under the disaster tide, their lineage, their civilization, might at least preserve a spark.

This was very pessimistic.

But it was indeed the most practical choice.

Beneath the Great Oasis, there were very insignificant, weed-like smaller oases. They either merged with the Great Oasis or were submerged under the tide, barely noticed.

Blazefire Commerce Guild then gradually relocated some people from these smaller oases to settle in Blue Star.

However, what Blazefire could transport and relocate was only the smaller oases that had been discovered. Beneath the gray fog, more unrecognized and secluded smaller oases existed, their destruction unknown to the outside world.

And in this era, there was almost no survival space left for smaller oases.

Smaller oases couldn’t survive.

Great Oasis struggled to survive.

Even the Super Oasis was cautiously surviving.

Zhuixing Imperial City.

Bolizemon stepped out from the opulent palace, his face filled with worry.

"In recent years, my City of Fallen Stars has produced a newly emerged myth, which should have been a joyous event, alas..."

He looked up to the heavens, "The speed of the disaster tide’s arrival is too fast, our preparations are probably not enough."

He looked at the current ruler of the City of Fallen Stars, now reduced to a mere errand runner, Star Lerner XIII.

"Ancestor, the Blazefire Commerce Guild has already agreed to stand by us, but do we really need to tie ourselves completely to them? We should rather..."

With somewhat of a groveling stance.

The ruler couldn’t bring himself to say it out loud, he could only timidly voice his protest.

Bolizemon glanced at him, "You know nothing!"

The power of the Blazefire Commerce Guild was far above theirs, one Yiluo Xi myth may be stronger than all three of their City of Fallen Stars myths combined.

It was said to be mutual support, but in reality, they could call on Blazefire Commerce Guild for rescue in critical moments.

They, once the dominators of the City of Fallen Stars, fell to relying on a newly emerging force to preserve their lives, it was indeed a bit embarrassing, but compared to the centuries-long rise and fall of the City of Fallen Stars, this bit of face mattered little.

What truly worried Bolizemon was...

"What if the disaster tide is too fierce, and Blazefire Commerce Guild can’t even spare support?"

"No, no, no, let’s not be too pessimistic. Our Fallen Stars are on the very edge of the Ghastly Realm, which should mean we’re the least impacted by the disaster."

"To have such a powerful ally as Blazefire watching over us, no matter what, is far stronger than standing alone."

Thinking this, Bolizemon’s deeply furrowed brows slightly relaxed.

...

Elsewhere, Ironsteel City.

Standing atop the highest part of a Super Oasis, the City Lord of Iron Fortress gazed out at the grim skies beyond the Oasis.

"Disaster is on the horizon."

"Fortunately, our Great Domain has the mighty Blazefire Commerce Guild at the forefront."

"Hope the storm isn’t too fierce."

The City Lord of Iron Fortress was silent for a while, "Someone, install the batch of warfare weaponry we just purchased from the Blazing Fire Mall, we’ll use these weapons to blast the storm to pieces!"

...

Fallen Star Domain, in an obscure, rarely visited area.

Here existed an oasis not vast in size, but with a notable reputation throughout the Fallen Star Domain—the Wan She Oasis.

Wan She was quite mysterious.

The former dominator of the domain, the City of Fallen Stars, also held some fear toward the Wan She. This apprehension stemmed from Wan She’s founder, the unfathomable Ms. Wan She from deeper within the Ghastly Realm.

Rumored to seldom visit Wan She, but today...

Deep within the oasis, serpents parted a path.

A vast power descended from the indeterminable depths of space.

A girl with black hair falling to her ankles, expressionless, slowly walked out from the aura of great power.

Behind her, a fleeting glimpse of a colossal serpent that pierced heaven and earth could be seen.