So it wasn't the rules causing trouble, but rather that some people were simply so powerful that they deserved to stand at the pinnacle of the world.
This person was Xiao Mo!
The Sea Goddess, after her initial excitement, couldn't calm down. She increasingly felt the need to curry favor with Xiao Mo.
After all, with Xiao Mo's rocket-like development speed, he might one day be above her.
Now, not only was the Beast God faction their ally, but the ancient and powerful Nature Goddess had also become their ally.
While the Primordial Pantheon was powerful, it was far from comparable to the Nature Goddess.
It seemed she had to show some sincerity. Even if an alliance with the Immortal-Demon Empire couldn't be achieved in the end, maintaining a good cooperative relationship would be excellent.
After realizing this, the Sea Goddess's attitude towards Xiao Mo became even more humble.
She smiled gently and said,
"Then, regarding the Primordial Pantheon, I congratulate the Immortal-Demon Empire on their triumphant return from the 'Otherworld Evil Extermination event'."
The Sea Goddess paused, then continued, "If any other divine pantheon dares to attack the Immortal-Demon Empire while the Sovereign of our nation is away, our Primordial Pantheon will do its utmost to protect the Immortal-Demon Empire."
In reality, with the Empire's defensive shield, there was no need to worry about anyone attacking the Immortal-Demon Empire.
The Sea Goddess knew this too; she was merely trying to buy favor with the Immortal-Demon Empire.
Xiao Mo understood the Sea Goddess's intentions and didn't say much.
After accepting her goodwill, he led her outside the Immortal-Demon Empire's defensive shield.
Under the pretense of:
"Sea Goddess, now that you're here, why don't you help us test if there's any difference between the inside and outside of this shield?"
The Sea Goddess had already helped him test the inner layer of the shield, which absorbed divine power. Now, he wanted to test the outer layer.
Perhaps the outer layer had other, even more unexpected functions.
A big question loomed in the Sea Goddess's mind.
In terms of strength, she couldn't compare to Xiao Mo, who was already in the late stage of the God King realm.
Why didn't Xiao Mo test it himself and insist on calling her?
If Xiao Mo, out of pride, was unwilling to do such tedious work, wouldn't there be other subordinates? For example, the recently renowned Goddess Xian'er.
Her strength was even greater. Wouldn't testing the effect with her be better?
Despite her confusion, the Sea Goddess, having just intended to foster a good cooperative relationship with the Immortal-Demon Empire, certainly wouldn't refuse Xiao Mo at this moment and immediately complied.
However, to Xiao Mo's disappointment, attacking the outside of the defensive shield was not much different from attacking the inside.
It absorbed divine power and increased defensive strength, with nothing else happening.
Despite his disappointment, Xiao Mo reconsidered. The ability to absorb divine power and increase defense was already an unexpected joy, and one shouldn't be too greedy.
Then, with a wave of his hand, he thanked the Sea Goddess verbally a few times and asked her to leave.
"Sea Goddess, I won't keep you any longer today. As you know, we are participating in the 'Otherworld Evil Extermination event' and have been very busy lately."
"Thank you for your help this time. If the Immortal-Demon Empire has any good things in the future, we will definitely think of you, Sea Goddess, in due course."
Having exerted herself to her limit only twice, the Sea Goddess was utterly exhausted.
Upon hearing Xiao Mo's words, she immediately felt revitalized, revealing a gentle smile.
Her noble and elegant face was filled with warmth.
"Sovereign of the Immortal-Demon Empire, you need not be so polite. We are all friends, and this is what friends should do."
"Friends?" A playful smile flickered across Xiao Mo's lips.
He actually quite liked the Sea Goddess's personality, which appeared reserved but was actually straightforward.
"Yes, we are friends."
Hearing Xiao Mo's reply, the Sea Goddess finally smiled with contentment and departed.
After seeing off the Sea Goddess, Xiao Mo turned and went to the Imperial Capital Plaza.
He intended to start working on his newly matured troop types and then craft two divine artifacts.
Once all that was done, he could lead his troops into the "Otherworld Evil Extermination event" at noon.
Xian'er had been diligently monitoring matters related to the "Otherworld Evil Extermination event." Upon seeing Xiao Mo arrive, she respectfully paid her respects.
"Holy Lord."
Xiao Mo nodded and then asked,
"Princess Xian'er, yesterday when you were testing the defensive shield, what was the maximum strength you could exert? Could it withstand the full combined force of the full-power attacks from the God of Annihilation, Xue Tu, and the God of Termination, Jessie Qiongxi?"
He knew that after he left yesterday, Xian'er, worried about the defensive shield, had been experimenting with it for a long time.
"Reporting to the Holy Lord, yesterday, under my and the divine artifact's combined attacks, the Empire's defensive shield remained completely intact, showing no signs of damage. Our divine power was also entirely repelled."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mo felt even more reassured. He then shared his findings from today with Xian'er.
Xian'er's eyes widened, and she attempted to attack the Empire's defensive shield.
She found that things were indeed as Xiao Mo had said; the defensive shield's strength had increased.
Even for Xian'er, a powerful deity from the upper realms, the function of the Empire's defensive shield left her stunned, her eyes wide.
"Holy Lord陛下, this is truly incredible! I believe that with the Empire's defensive shield, not only will the combined forces of the God of Termination, Jessie Qiongxi, and the God of Annihilation, Xue Tu, be unable to harm the Immortal-Demon Empire."
"Even if all the deities above the God Lord realm on the entire Primordial Continent were to attack the Empire's defensive shield together, they would not be able to break it."
Seeing that even Xian'er said so, Xiao Mo's spirits lifted.
He couldn't help but ponder:
"My Empire's defensive shield is so powerful, but if one day I cannot defeat my opponent, I can directly escape back to the Immortal-Demon Empire. Then, with the Empire's defensive shield activated, no one can reach us."
However, he was unaware of the origin of the Empire's defensive shield, and judging by the Sea Goddess's reaction, this was not something every empire possessed.
He consulted the [Game Official] and asked:
"Where did my Empire's defensive shield come from? Why is it so powerful?"
Unexpectedly, the [Game Official] was also quite clueless.