Lin Ke donned a coat, outside it was a world of ice and snow.
Now it was winter, the footprints of the Frost and Snow Goddess had traversed all of Faser.
There was no north-south difference, no east-west distinction.
Even in the southernmost parts, snow fell, with clear distinction in the seasons.
The Frost and Snow Goddess slowly walked over Faser repeatedly, leaving traces of winter.
Only the ocean remained untouched by the gods, simply because there was no intelligent life there, the ocean of Faser only hosted beings lacking intelligence.
"So, what you encountered were the Delta Bearmen under the command of the Great Wilderness Lord?" Lin Ke stood at the round table, frowning tightly.
The Eternal Freeze Court was composed of the upper council members from the five major races: humans, Highland Dwarves, Ice Crystal Giant Deer, Frost Wolves, and the Needle Tree Race.
Yet apart from these five major races, there were many powerful species, the Delta Bearmen being among them. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⁂𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⁂𝓷𝓮𝓽
It’s said that at one point, the Delta Bearmen even competed for a seat among the top five council members, though they failed in the second election.
The failure wasn’t due to lack of strength, but rather due to lack of intelligence.
However, this also proved the Delta Bearmen’s formidable natural strength.
"Yes, Buck." A mid-level member of the Fan Ye Party responsible for the southern march stood up to report: "According to reports, fifteen cities are under the control of Delta Bearmen, we encountered them in one of them, resulting in a fierce encounter battle..."
All one hundred members of the Fan Ye Party present listened to the report carefully, also pondering countermeasures.
"Even the Minotaur Warriors couldn’t resist them?" someone asked.
"No." The reporter shook his head: "The strength of the Minotaur Warriors can’t compare to that of the Delta Bearmen."
Even the Minotaur Warriors were no match!
Before coming in, Lin Ke had already formed an alliance with the Minotaur Warriors.
There were over four hundred Level 16 to Star-level beings there, basically representing the high echelon of the Holy Life Alliance’s Minotaur Race.
Lin Ke, in his capacity, promised them that even after eradicating all of Naseng’s forces, there would still be a position for the Minotaur Race.
Of course, Lin Ke knew this was impossible.
In two years’ time, capturing fifty percent of the cities on the Faser Continent would already be commendable. Full occupation would be quite challenging.
If there were no time limit, Lin Ke would have preferred to let Buck proceed steadily, taking one city at a time, fully digesting it before moving on to the second wave, digesting the second before advancing to the third...
But now with a time constraint, Lin Ke could only conquer as many cities as possible, to be gradually integrated by Lady Yongge and others after they moved on.
"What does the Great Wilderness Lord say?" Buck asked in a deep voice.
"The Great Wilderness Lord is currently combating the Ice Crystal Giant Deer and the extraterrestrial visitors from the Ocean of the Stars and Waves," Andor replied from afar, "Additionally, the Lizardmen from the Extreme West Countries are requesting an alliance, apparently they are acquainted with the Great Wilderness Lord."
Lin Ke remembered, his acquaintance with the Lizardmen was limited to a single conversation before coming in, at which point the Lizardmen leader mentioned his aptitude for comprehending the killing laws.
That’s called acquaintance?
"What does the Great Wilderness Lord say?" Lin Ke continued to seek the Great Wilderness Lord’s opinion, maintaining the appearance of a leader who considers the allies’ perspectives.
"We have already sent the message over, and additionally... the Great Wilderness Lord suggests we establish a newspaper," Lady Yongge was now responsible for many things, fatigue spilling over her eyes.
However, when she mentioned "newspaper," there was a hint of hesitation: "Buck, I’ve been wondering if having a newspaper is necessary..."
Without waiting for the group to inquire, she explained about the newspaper.
After the explanation, the group was mostly perplexed, with only a few elderly Mages deep in thought.
This was Lin Ke’s leadership team’s current drawback.
He was brave in promoting and using talent, not fixated on age and rank, placing more importance on experience and ability.
It’s not that he was biased against older Mages, but many older Mages had become rigid in their thinking, lacking the plasticity of younger individuals.
But the downside of the young was their insufficient experience, so when it came to something like controlling ideological and cultural power, they weren’t very knowledgeable.
"But the literacy rate among the Faser people is very low!" Andor’s teacher frowned, "Moreover, it’s challenging to disseminate, the high-levels of those cities are not very friendly to me..."
"That can be solved, but can our content production keep up?" Legendary Great Mage Daisa was also contemplating solutions.
Originally a captive of the Magic Training Camp, he was thoroughly won over by Lin Ke and, under Lin Ke’s guidance, had already broken through to become a Level 10 Legendary Mage.
"Regarding content, the Great Wilderness Lord says he can provide for us... but that is exactly what concerns me..." As soon as Lady Yongge spoke, everyone understood immediately.
Although they were now allies with the Great Wilderness Lord, internally within the Fan Ye Party, it was always a subject of contention.
Some thought that among the extraterrestrial visitors, there were both good and bad, and the Great Wilderness Lord was one of the friendly ones.
Others believed all extraterrestrial visitors were bad, just not yet showing it.
Anyway, no one thought extraterrestrial visitors were purely good. After all, which kind person would create a big hole in your sky before arriving?
Of course, their leader Buck pointed out that the Great Wilderness Lord surely had his own intentions, as all extraterrestrial visitors did.
It’s just that their methods to achieve their goals differed — one side used violent suppression and bloody conflict, while the other engaged in friendly exchanges and equal trade; that’s the difference.
However, when it came to ideological and cultural matters, involving the newspaper, the group couldn’t make a decision.
In the end, the discussion gradually quieted, and all eyes turned towards Lin Ke.
Lin Ke pondered for a moment and said, "The newspaper, of course, should be started..."
"It’s just a matter of how to start it, what to start with, and what content to produce, which we need to determine." Lin Ke imitated a thoughtful look, then pointed to Daisa: "Daisa, would you be responsible for the newspaper’s operations?"
"Me?" Daisa was taken aback, this matter concerning ideology, for him to oversee?
After all, it wasn’t simply interests that held the Fan Ye Party together now, but rather the flame ignited by the Flame Demon King Buck, that fervor against oppression and driving out invaders.
Under the guidance of such common goals, the Fan Ye Party was able to solidly unite.
A newspaper, propagating ideology, that was a major affair!
Even if Buck personally oversaw it, it would be normal.
Not just Daisa, others were a bit surprised, only Andor, White Light, and a few others showed expressions of trust.
Lin Ke saw this and smiled, "Once you’ve joined the Fan Ye Party, we’re all of the same essence, does it matter who takes charge?"
"As long as they are our compatriots, as long as they wish to liberate from the oppression of the sects, gods, and extraterrestrial visitors, does it matter who it is?"
"Daisa, as a Wind Mage, is swift and well-suited to overseeing the newspaper. I trust our kindred spirits!"
That was the magnanimity and vision of the Flame Demon King Buck!
Hearing this, the white-bearded old man Daisa, aged several hundred years, couldn’t help but have his eyes well up with tears.