Chapter 1983: Chapter 1983: The Choice Li Yao wasn’t concerned about these things anymore. The Void King Insect would face many restrictions on the main plane, but in the Void it would thrive, traversing swiftly without leaving any traces. Originally, those lurking Void Predators intended to track it, but they lost the trail of the Void King Insect in just a moment. On Salary King’s side, they once again opened the pyramid portal. The followers on the blood cloud, whether they still believed in Amon or not, were in a matter of life and death now. Salary Kings sheltered them, and naturally, no one dared foolishly claim that Salary Kings betrayed Amon. Moreover, they realized they were essentially abandoned by Amon and might have to rely on Salary Kings to survive, following them to the main plane. Hence, the migration to the pyramid was remarkably smooth, with no disruptions. Around the pyramid, several Salary Kings exchanged glances, still digesting what had just happened. The events felt too surreal, giving them a sense of unreality. The impact was too immense, making it hard to accept immediately. “The main plane seems to be more terrifying than we imagined,” the Divine King said after a long silence. Originally, they were quite optimistic and had prepared for the possibility of failing to stop Amon but still intended to take their people to the main plane. In their previous understanding, as long as they reached the main plane, even if they couldn’t become dominant forces, they would still have a foothold. But now it seemed their strength was inadequate, and even settling into any place seemed challenging. Most Salary Kings wished to maintain their race’s independence, not wanting to be annexed by the so-called Chaos Camp. With their divinity, being dubbed a godly race, they believed that on the main plane, they should be recognized as intelligent life, whereas the Chaos Camp appeared savage and primitive. Especially the Divine King, he was even more reluctant to submit to the Chaos Camp. But survival in a place without Demigod-level protectors and minimal military support would require significant time to recover. A Lord with such strength would be daunting to contend with. “Aren’t there various factions? Chaos Camp and Dark Camp are relatively barbaric, while the Light Faction is good, and there’s the Neutral Camp too. Rather than idle fantasies, we should head to Middle Earth, gather more willing followers, and first reach the main plane to confer with the leaders,” suggested the Grand Witch. The Divine King sighed: “We may have to be driven by others.” The Grand Witch snorted coldly: “If you remain on this plane, you are the Divine King. But once on the main plane, we need to establish our position; otherwise, we might invite disaster like today.” “That needs no reminder from you.” The Divine King snorted coldly. The Dance King sighed: “In fact, the Lord seems quite decent, considering his territory is newly acquired, hence the population must be insufficient. If we go there, we would be useful. Given our strength, we’d still be at the top tier, not likely to be neglected.” “What are you implying, submitting us under the whims of a young tyke?” The Divine King immediately expressed disagreement. Several Salary Kings also expressed concurrence; although they were less brazen than the Divine King, they naturally had their pride as Salary Kings and were unwilling to be commanded by a figure at faction level. Yet, some Divine Kings were intrigued like the Dance King. From encountering Prairie Fire onward, the opponent’s actions were strategic and systematic. Their trump card was ever-changing, their wisdom and approach remarkable, with great potential. The mere demonstration of strength itself was awe-inspiring; if they contended with Amon, maintaining a draw would be fortunate, yet the opponent had driven Amon into such pitiful condition. Moreover, judging by the situation, if not for Amon being marked by other powerful figures on the main plane, escape so easily would have been implausible. Such boundless prospects, coupled with strategic acumen and formidable individual power, make this newly arisen territory an excellent choice. Furthermore, as a Lord, they would possess substantial autonomy, not only allowing integration into a faction but also providing them with a place to dwell. Of course, they also harbored suspicions, unsure of this Lord’s intentions, and even if agreed, the counterpart would inevitably have conditions they might not accept. All eight Salary Kings fell silent, implicitly divided into two groups, one led by the Divine King and the other by the Grand Witch. Yet due to the looming crisis, they could not divide now. But such an alliance wouldn’t likely last long, as unpredictabilities upon reaching the main plane could bring unforeseen changes. However, before contemplating further, slaughter erupted, for the Void Predators had encircled them, the sudden burst intensified greatly. Both sides engaged in bloody combat within the Void. Li Yao paid no mind to this; the King Insect was swift, reaching the distant mainland within a quarter-hour. The King Insect stopped at a distance from the mainland, as rule restrictions prevented Li Yao from bringing too many summoned entities. Moreover, the Void King Insect was the most susceptible to exclusion. “You’re also safe now; I’ll have the Void Bugs transport you to the mainland. This is where we’ll part ways,” Li Yao told the remaining players, fewer than fifty. The leading female player coughed lightly and said, “This place is fraught with danger. Although we completed the trial, our ranks dropped to the lowest. Moreover, the mainland might be more perilous; great god, do you think you could…” Li Yao shook his head: “I cannot. I need some time to digest the gains from this encounter. Besides, our primary aim this time was to aid the Enchantress in completing her career trial; I’m sorry, but I can’t escort you back to the main plane.” Everyone looked awkward; although they were all top-tier experts, requesting such assistance was already shameful, and yet being rejected so bluntly doubled their embarrassment. The Enchantress laughed bitterly and said, “Seems you all truly got scared, the city’s unique area. This mainland is relatively stable now, allowing usage of substitute dolls unrestrictedly. You don’t believe you should strive to obtain more insight and at least return to your previous state. Otherwise, return to the main plane will be helpless.” The leading female player’s complexion brightened, and the others thanked her collectively, not out of lack of intelligence, but today’s experience was excessively harsh, shaking their Spirit. Having just reached a safe spot, they hadn’t had time to think critically, the initial thought naturally being returning to the safe main plane. Yet after the Enchantress’s reminder, clarity returned, wasn’t it now? They were presented this way now, and having a transformation ability, it might be wise to strive for more. As long as there’s no aberration like Amon, they might indeed have opportunities. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝙣𝙚𝙩 Understanding this point, they became cheerful with expressions, thanking repeatedly before being led away by the Void Bugs…