Cold Jia was drenched in cold sweat bewildered by the little girl's propensity for violence at the slightest provocation.

Sister, he is merely ignorant.

Please do not stoop to his level.

We shall comply.

Who is the leader? Speak.

Bayou lifted her gaze towards Linhan and Shir Yao.

Dismissing the woman as a potential leader.

I am a leader.

We will comply.

Just release him first.

Shir Yao interjected, stepping forward.

If you do not let Fong Sha go, he may perish.

By took a step back, loosening her grip, and Fong Shao immediately darted to the side.

Cough.

Cough.

Fong Sha gasped violently in that fleeting moment, believing he might truly die.

This woman was not merely threatening.

He felt suffocated.

His face turning crimson from lack of oxygen.

The humiliation of nearly being dispatched was overwhelming.

Yet, he was powerless to retaliate, seething with impotent rage.

Even refraining from cursing by you, the members of the Elemental Alliance could not simply abandon Fong Sha.

To forsake him would erode the trust among allies over these resources.

If they failed to rescue Fong Shiao this time, who could guarantee the next would not be another? If the leaders of the alliance lost trust, it would spell their demise.

Of course, the paramount concern remained their strength.

Should the five choose to confront by you directly, the best outcome would be three deaths and two escapes, leading to the complete annihilation of their forces, a cost none dared to bear.

After deliberation, Cole Jia approached with a sheepish grin.

Sister, we lack sufficient iron ingots.

How about we negotiate with other resources instead? 20,000 magic crystals, 30 pieces of commander level equipment, and 1,000 spirit cores, you may consider it.

These resources were equivalent to 5,000 iron ingots.

Not merely what Bayou demanded, but rather an indication of the value of alternative materials.

Agreed.

Cold J readily accepted and returned to confer with the others.

After a brief discussion, they appeared to reach a consensus, organizing the resources through the system panel.

Sister, please provide the name of your fortress.

I will transfer these resources to you.

Cold Jia approached again with all four the others resources consolidated into his warehouse to be sent to buy you in one transaction.

Crab yellow Fortress.

Cold Jia paused momentarily while inputting the name, realizing he had indeed guessed correctly.

Such a formidable undead lord could not possibly remain anonymous in the world channel.

He had previously entertained several suspects and this name was among them.

Cojia added Bayou as a friend and transferred all the resources.

Bayou glanced at the total 10,000 iron ingots, 40,000 magic crystals, and 30 pieces of commander level equipment.

Perfect, just enough for the five of us.

Bayou nodded, indicating her receipt of the items.

Her eyes returned to normal.

The scythe vanished from her hand and the surrounding inferno extinguished.

Revealing her as a harmless little girl once more.

Seeing by you relax her guard, the crowd exhaled in relief.

Realizing the urgency of their situation, they quickly retreated with their forces.

Regarding the campaign against Ulong, it is worth noting that this necromancer summoned the undead himself.

Should there be any agreement between them, one's life remains paramount.

Bayou is not devoid of principles.

He is at the very least a man of his word.

As he watched the five individuals depart, he turned back to face Yelong.

What about you? How would you feel if I were to claim the corpses of the human warriors I have slain on the battlefield? Yelong pondered for a moment before responding.

The undead had only joined a fry in the latter stages of battle.

Prior to their arrival, most of the enemies had already been vanquished by the vampires, leaving over a thousand corpses.

The five military factions of the Elemental Alliance collectively accounted for around 3,000 kills with their own casualties being significant.

Not long after the undead entered the fry, Meyers chose to retreat.

The time for the undead to slay enemies was brief.

Yet, they still accounted for over 3,000.

With 50,000 cavalry from the Gata Empire, fewer than 10,000 fell in battle, successfully retreating under Meyer's cover.

Next time they would likely face an even fiercer retaliation.

Bayou contemplated the situation.

Over a thousand corpses, some of which were of captain level indeed offered a more advantageous exchange than simply receiving resources, as this would directly bolster his combat prowess.

It's a deal.

With Bayou's agreement, Yilong felt a sense of relief.

At least their previous collaboration had been underpinned by trust.

Yang then led the vampires back to the castle, activating a crimson protective barrier.

Bayou paid him no mind.

The matter of the 7,000 plus corpses was far more troublesome, and he needed to devise a plan for their disposal.

Ultimately, Bayou managed to fit 4,000 into his spatial ring, while the remaining 3,000 were entrusted to the undead.

He summoned the little ice creature from the snowy mountains and rode it back to the castle, although they did not procure any king-level corpses.

The compensation they received was nonetheless substantial.

Meanwhile, the five individuals were still on route to the castle, each bearing a grave expression, as if struck by a profound blow.

How could a lord single-handedly match the might of an alliance? Shir Yao and Lyn Jan were also in the first tier.

In truth, all three belong to the second tier, and the disparity was staggering.

They believed their alliance, if not the strongest, certainly ranked among the upper echelon.

Why did they not confront her earlier? Fun Sha, filled with indignation, asserted that compromise was an act of weakness.

Sighing, Lia remarked that this was no anime.

They were not protagonists.

What could they possibly use to contend with her? just her ability to withstand king level attacks and her possession of a pseudo domain already placed her far above them.

Lia side again had a confrontation ensued.

Fong Shia would have been the first to perish followed closely by himself who was already injured.

Her forces numbered at least 20,000 for the time being.

They should all keep a low profile.

Her castle would not be far off and they should avoid drawing her attention.

Lyn Jun understood well that Bayou's variety of undead was far too extensive and fundamentally different from their singular military type.

It was evident that she commanded an army and given the undeads appearance in the snowy mountains.

This aligned with Lia as deduction that her castle must be situated within or nearby the mountains.

Sure Yao remained silent, lost in thought, while Lu Yao felt a twinge of envy towards Bayou.

Not only is she beautiful with an admirable physique, but her formidable strength also sets her apart as a woman who among the lords would not envy such a ruler.

She thrives in a foreign realm through her own capabilities unlike Lu Yao who remains reliant on others.

Regarding the resources entrusted to Bayu, the majority were actually provided by Lyn Jan, including 10,000 iron ingots and 20,000 magic crystals, which is indeed quite magnanimous.

Previously, Kol Jia had failed to accumulate supplies in the snowy mountains, leaving him in dire straits, while Lu Yao and Fong Shiao were not fairing much better.

The three felt a profound sense of shame, perceiving themselves as a burden to the Alliance in the event of conflict.

Lyn Jan would likely be the one most capable of escaping, having no obligation to assist them.

The five fell into silence once more as they journeyed back towards the Alliance.

Chapter 140.