"Then the matter is quite simple. The human clan I lead is also preparing for this, never showing any slack. However, we do not intend to act independently; rather, we plan to form an alliance with the strength of ten thousand clans."

Leo Ray's voice grew more solemn, and he said, "Therefore, Your Excellency, the Administrator should understand how precious time is to me, and it is not only the Shadow Market that holds intelligence for this region."

Upon saying this, Leo Ray flipped his palm, and a spherical black stone appeared. This was the Dwarf Elf Relic given by Prince Vid.

"Is this the Stone of Dwarf Authority? I didn't expect His Majesty to have gained the recognition of the Dwarf Elf Royal Family."

The Administrator immediately recognized the object in Leo Ray's hand and couldn't help but speak aloud.

After saying this, the Administrator naturally understood the implications in Leo Ray's words.

Although the Dwarf Elf Kingdom has declined over the centuries, if it's just about intelligence, it's clear that with the means of this Emperor of the Human Race, obtaining it isn't difficult.

In other words, this Shadow Market isn't the only cooperative target of the human clan. Under such circumstances, even if cooperation is established later, the human clan, who lacks no intelligence, might not assist the Shadow Market in improving its ranking.

But for this Shadow Market, which is almost at a dead end, the human clan is currently the sole opportunity.

Considering this in mind, the Administrator first exchanged a glance with other Market Guards, then said firmly, "I understand. On behalf of the Shadow Market, I pledge to cooperate with the human clan led by Your Imperial Majesty!"

"Wise choice."

Hearing the other's words, Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction.

Although what Leo Ray said earlier was righteous, aside from obtaining information, just the possibility that the Shadow Market might help with my side's Land of Divine Favor means we must deeply cooperate with them. Only in this way can we gain the opportunity to repair our Land of Divine Favor.

Of course, Leo Ray would never say these words outright.

Leo Ray clearly understood that he represented the interests of countless human clan citizens and naturally had to try to keep the initiative in his hands under any circumstances.

After speaking, Leo Ray took a step forward and extended his palm.

Seeing this, the Administrator, unprecedentedly, extended his gauntlet beyond the gate's range and clasped tightly with Leo Ray, as the two gazed at each other in silence, two pairs of disparate gazes flashing with the same steadfast brilliance.

Witnessing this scene, both our side's strong ones and the Market Guards on the opposite couldn't help but feel joyous and excited.

Especially those strong ones surrounding Leo Ray, who felt particularly invigorated.

Reaching cooperation with the Shadow Market, which is extremely familiar with this region, undoubtedly marks a crucial first step for the human clan entering the Outer Region!

"Your Excellency, the Administrator, since we are friends now, tell me why your current situation is so dire."

Leo Ray released the heavy and solid gauntlet of the other party, speaking with a serious face.

"I didn't expect His Majesty's first question to be concerning us, truly making me feel a bit ashamed for intending to use trials to command the human clan."

The Administrator sighed first, then said solemnly, "I'm not afraid of His Majesty's jest. Depending on the area, the Shadow Market's opening times are different, but it's usually not longer than ten years. We've been unable to successfully convene the Shadow Market for over three hundred years."

"As a result, we who have had no income have seen our status among our peers drop sharply, with many facilities and equipment being reclaimed by the Bazaar Brotherhood, bringing us to the point where we can't even obtain Gravity Polyhedron Crystals."

The Administrator's voice grew smaller, eventually leading to another heavy sigh, shaking his head helplessly.

Upon hearing this, our side became even more curious. The Shadow Market is an important platform for exchanges among ten thousand clans, allowing participants to get what they need, each leaving satisfied. Why is there a situation of failing to convene?

"His Majesty must be curious about why we haven't successfully summoned the Shadow Market for over three hundred years, right?"

The Administrator's robust figure slumped slightly, appearing rather defeated, continuing, "I won't hide from His Majesty; the answer has been mentioned, which is that according to market rules, both official and personal invitations must be sent in specified numbers for the market to convene."

"So, Your Excellency, the Administrator, you haven't gathered enough participants in over three hundred years?"

Leo Ray expressed a tone of surprise, asking with confusion, "What exactly caused this?"

"It's because an external mighty force is intervening, trying to dominate every power of this region, naturally not allowing such a neutral platform like the Shadow Market to gather various forces and exert influence. They're worried about other regional forces uniting through the Shadow Market."

The Administrator sighed heavily again, saying helplessly, "Because they are too powerful, perfectly restraining several large forces in this region, leading all forces to have no choice but to allow them to rampage.

Meanwhile, because this strong force is like a sword hanging over us, I hesitated with Your Majesty's cooperation. To improve the market's ranking and reconvene the Shadow Market, this strong force must be completely eliminated."

The Administrator nodded to Leo Ray, explaining, "And for the current human clan, this mighty force is far from being something to contend with. Recklessly provoking will only bring disaster."

"I understand Your Excellency's meaning."

Leo Ray nodded slightly, based on the information we possessed, the powerful force described by the Administrator had already surfaced in Leo Ray's mind.

Nonetheless, for caution's sake, Leo Ray asked, "Your Excellency, the mighty external force you mentioned, is it the Red Dragon Clan?"

"It seems His Majesty has known for a while."

The Administrator confirmed, responding, "That group of Red Dragons is incredibly strong, not just possessing hundreds of Tier 5 ordinary Red Dragons, but also Dragon King Level Tier 6 Red Dragons, whose numbers remain a mystery."

"Even initially, Elf, Treant, and Fairy as the region's three major powers engaged the Red Dragons, but without exception, suffered crushing defeats, incapable of unsettling those giants."

"Particularly, the Dwarf Elf Kingdom in Mist Dream Valley has been occupied by the Red Dragon Clan, forced to retreat into dark tunnels, and the Treants and Fairies haven't fared much better, naturally suppressed by all-consuming Red Dragons."

After the Administrator's introduction, our side's team began to gaze at one another again in surprise.

Per the intelligence provided by Elusa, there indeed was a group of Red Dragons in the area, especially entrenched in Mist Dream Valley, but it turned out they were even stronger than imagined.

As the Sky Overlords, the Dragon Clan naturally possesses unmatchable aerial ground capabilities against ordinary races, inflicting tremendous damage on ground targets, and being challenging to hit back, granting tremendous advantage in actual combat.

In the same tier, human clan warriors defeating Dragon Clans in single combat is rare, which is directly why Dragon Knights are scarce in the human clan.

Moreover, the Dragon Clan's hard scales are difficult for even National Level Divine Weapons of the same tier to penetrate, while their vast energy reserves and massive size bring unmatched endurance and power to other same-tier strong ones.

Tier 5 ordinary Red Dragons are already formidable; let alone Tier 6 Dragon King Level Red Dragons, which are nightmares personified.

Among the surprised strong ones in our side's team, especially Flash, they tightly bit their red lip.

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