After the first counterattack ended, not only all the surrounding countries saw the fighting power that the Rock Kingdom unleashed, but even the other big countries on the Alchemy Continent were shocked.
Because the Rock Kingdom won so easily, the Three Kingdoms Allied Forces were defeated miserably just after they crossed the border, allowing many countries and churches in the Alchemy Continent to see the potential of ordinary people participating in the war.
Before this, all countries were equipped with weapons such as alchemical cannons, but in reality they required a large number of extraordinary beings to control these weapons.
But now ordinary people can do it through new alchemical weapons, which means that they can arm a large number of troops in a short period of time and quickly gain battlefield advantages.
Although this battle was won, undercurrents were surging in the surrounding countries, and a second war against the Rock Kingdom was already secretly being planned.
"This victory is just the beginning. Soon, we will definitely face a second war. We cannot let down our guard."
Held is on the highest bell tower of the Golden Rose Academy in Karon, the royal capital. This is the highest place in the entire royal capital, with a panoramic view of the entire city.
Next to Herder were Auston and the newly succeeded king Lanchester. When they heard Herder's judgment, they both nodded in agreement.
"Only when those hungry wolves are beaten painfully will they learn to restrain themselves."
Alston looked a little solemn, "It's just that we can only rely on alchemical weapons now. Once those churches send out those high-level transcendent beings, we may be in danger."
Held shook his head and pointed in the direction of the sky, "Our biggest enemies are not the extraordinary beings in the world, but the gods above."
Alston and Lanchester's expressions changed, and they looked at Held in astonishment.
"Master Dean, you, you don't want to go to war with the gods, do you?"
Lanchester's tone was trembling. As the strength of the Rock Kingdom continued to increase, although his confidence also increased greatly, he was not so confident that he could fight against the gods in the sky.
In today's Western fantasy world, gods represent absolute power and everything.
This is already common sense that goes deep into the marrow of every creature in the Western fantasy world.
Fortunately, at this time, they saw Held shaking his head.
"The gods are not absolutely invincible. They are just a form of extraordinary power that has reached its peak. We are currently unable to deal with the gods, but there will always be a day when we can develop weapons to deal with the gods."
Alston and Lanchester had just breathed a sigh of relief, but when they heard Held's words, their hearts suddenly became anxious again.
They all thought that Held was a little crazy and wanted to research weapons to deal with gods.
If gods can be dealt with by mortal weapons, are they still gods?
Maybe at this time, the gods in the sky have sensed something.
Seeing their ghostly expressions, Held couldn't help laughing, "I just said it casually, but you still take it seriously? Who else in this world dares to shoot at the gods?"
After hearing this, Lanchester felt relieved and said with a busy smile, "What the dean said is true, but this time we won a great victory. Although we cannot relax our vigilance, we still have to hold a triumphal ceremony to celebrate."
"Your Majesty, just go and make arrangements."
Held nodded casually, as if he wasn't concerned about all this.
Auston's face looked a little unnatural at this time. He and Held had been close friends for decades. They had lived and died together for so many years, so he naturally knew this good friend well.
Although Held was joking, his expression and tone were clearly different.
And Auston knew very well that if Held was really joking, he would never add the phrase "shooting at the gods" at the end.
This is probably Held's true inner thought just now. Is he trying to create an alchemical cannon that can deal with gods?
Auston smiled bitterly in his heart. Although he guessed what Held was thinking, he knew that he couldn't stop him even if he spoke.
Held has always been a very independent person. Once he makes up his mind, no one can persuade him to come back.
But it has to be said that most of the credit for the Sage Association's development to what it is today is due to Held's character.
Auston knows his position very well, and he plays a supporting and promoting role next to him.
But if you want to deal with the gods, if you say this, everyone will think that Held is a madman.
Auston sighed slightly. Since he knew that he couldn't be dissuaded, what could he do? After boarding this pirate ship, he could only follow Held until it was dark.
Auston adjusted his mentality, opened his eyes and drove into the distance.
The sun is about to set at this moment, and the afterglow is shining on the earth. Looking down from the top of the bell tower, you can see the entire city clearly. Everything is so bright and vivid.
The city of Karon, which was originally lifeless and at the end of its rope, was led by the Sage Association to regain its vitality in a few years, far more than it was a hundred times before.
Not just one royal capital, but the entire Rock Kingdom has been reborn, and all of this has appeared from their hands. They have initially achieved their goal and allowed ordinary people in the kingdom to integrate into this era.
It's just a Rock Kingdom now, but they can already foresee the future scene.
Regardless of whether the Rock Kingdom is ultimately destroyed or continues to grow and develop, the Philosopher's Stone system will definitely change the entire Western fantasy world.
After holding a grand triumphal ceremony in Lanchester, the Rock Kingdom seemed to be aware of future threats, began to increase investment in the military industry, and recruited a large number of civilians to join the army for training.
As expected, less than three months later, with the Kingdom of Cody, the most powerful country in the surrounding area that believed in the God of Alchemy, as the core, more than ten surrounding countries formed a coalition, and their troops and combat airships rushed in.
Eric.
A large number of soldiers and priests of the God of Alchemy gathered at the border of the kingdom and crossed into the land of Locke Kingdom.
This time is completely different from the previous three countries. The Kingdom of Cody is a country that believes in the God of Alchemy. The alchemy strength here is very high, and there are eight priests in the kingdom who have reached the seventh level, and there is even an eighth level.
The alchemists are far from the same level of power as those three countries.
The reason why the Kingdom of Cody sent troops is very simple. With the emergence of new alchemy tools, they are the ones whose interests will suffer the most.
Because before this, they relied on excellent alchemy tools to trade with surrounding countries to earn a lot of wealth. Now that they are suddenly replaced by the Rock Kingdom, no one will be willing to accept it.
This time, in addition to destroying the Rock Kingdom, they also covet the method of making the Philosopher's Stone.
[Author's digression]: I can't choose a name, Rock Kingdom or something like that, let's just make do with it.