The negotiation with the Gnome King was very easy.
The Gnome King's IQ was obviously far higher than ordinary goblins. Even in Xu Yi's view, he could be regarded as intelligent even among humans.
He was very clear about the huge power gap between the goblins and the enemies they were currently facing, so when he learned that Xu Yi came to negotiate, his first reaction was surprise, and then he accepted it very happily.
As for the conditions proposed by Xu Yi, he basically did not respond. The only condition he took the initiative to put forward was that he hoped to keep his life and ensure his survival.
For this, Xu Yi certainly would not be stingy. He promised to give the Gnome King enough security and a comfortable life that he could never imagine before.
As for the entire goblin race, the Gnome King promised to cooperate with Xu Yi and New Flyer to issue orders to the other goblins on the Demon Cloud Continent.
Of course, the Gnome King also made it clear to Xu Yi that the goblins were never a complete race. His orders would not be obeyed by all the goblins, and it was even difficult to convey it to all the goblins.
Xu Yi didn't care about this. Anyway, he just needed a name to keep the goblins alive so that they could stay and work as laborers.
With the news that the Gnome King had surrendered, he believed that the other goblins would not be stupid enough to fight New Flyer. This could save a lot of trouble for New Flyer and other races.
The surrender of the Gnome King represented the end of the thousands of years of goblin rule in the Demon Cloud Continent.
But this did not mean that Xu Yi could relax.
Accepting the surrender of the Gnome King was only the first step. Next, New Flyer and other indigenous races had to capture and lock up these goblins, and finally train them into qualified ordinary laborers.
The work required was complicated and complicated, and it was far from being able to be explained in a single sentence.
About four months later, when Xu Yi was still busy dealing with the goblins and a lot of things in the newly controlled area, a remote communication from the Endless Sea interrupted his work rhythm.
Two days later, Xu Yi appeared on the Sky Island.
"Sir President, look."
Akali, who had been waiting here for a long time, saw Xu Yi and handed him a thick stack of data.
Xu Yi took it and skimmed through it. He found that it was a record of the Abyssal Demon Race's ruins that had been found so far.
"What?
What's going on? "Xu Yi asked as he flipped through the pages.
"These ruins haven't changed in the past few years, but in the past six months, there have been some inconspicuous changes.
Look at this … "Akali flipped a page of the report and pointed at the data on it to Xu Yi." This is the first relic pillar we found. From the data, we can see that the vibration frequency of the magical elements around the relic pillar has increased significantly in the past six months. "
"An increase in the vibration frequency of magic elements?" Xu Yi frowned.
Generally speaking, if such a situation occurred in a Mana Space, it meant that a magical phenomenon was about to occur.
"Have you figured out the possible direction of the change?"
Akali's expression became serious.
"According to our comprehensive statistical calculation of various data, we can see that … the effect of these relic pillars on the surrounding Mana Space is very similar to the characteristics of spatial teleportation magic."
Xu Yi was shocked. "Return prophecy?"
Akali nodded. "Yes.
If that's the case, it's very mild compared to the rumor that the Abyssal Demon Race will return to this world 10,000 years later.
And according to my research on the Abyssal Demon Race's pillars over the years, I can be sure that the ruins arranged within a radius of 300 kilometers are actually a huge teleportation magic array. "
"In other words … these relic of the Abyssal Demon Race began to change according to the time set long ago, and then finally claimed to be a huge teleportation magic array. The Abyssal Demon Race will return according to the legend?" Xu Yi blinked with a strange expression.
"What kind of damned novel setting is this … What did Elder Undine say?"
"Elder Undine, of course, felt that the legend had been verified." Akali shrugged.
"To be honest, I don't know if she's happy or scared about it …"
Xu Yi was taken aback. "Why do you say that?"
"Ask her yourself." Akali pointed behind Xu Yi.
Xu Yi turned around and saw Elder Undine walking over quickly with an excited expression on her face.
In Xu Yi's impression, elder Undine always had a calm appearance. Now that she revealed such a clear look of excitement, it really was surprising.
"Chairman Xu, the Abyssal Demon Race is about to return!" Elder Undine said.
"We'd better make preparations as soon as possible. Otherwise, once they return, I'm afraid all the creatures in this world will be in danger!"
"How can you be so happy when there's danger?"
Xu Yi looked at her with a baffled expression. He thought that Akali was right. Elder Undine said something very scary, but her expression revealed her happiness.
What did she mean?
"Elder Undine, how much do you know about the legend of the Abyssal Demon Race's return?" Xu Yi asked.
"For example, do they have any plans after returning?
In what state will they be in? "
"I don't know." Elder Undine shook her head straightforwardly.
"The legend of the Abyssal Demon Race was originally something from ten thousand years ago. The elves were able to pass down some fragments, but we know very little about the specific details."
"So it's like that … Elder Undine, actually, I've always had a question.
In the legends of the elves, the Abyssal Demon Race is abnormally powerful, but how powerful are they? "Xu Yi asked again.
"Sorry, I'm not too sure about this.
But according to the legends passed down, the power of the Abyssal Demon Race is simply irresistible.
Because according to the legends, any ordinary Abyssal Demon Race's power is stronger than the elven Archmages. "
Akali's eyes suddenly widened. "Are you kidding me!"
Xu Yi glanced at her and shook his head. "No, Akali, have you forgotten the research on the nature of magic over the years?
I'm afraid that the Abyssal Demon Race's body is not powerful, but they should have mastered extremely profound magic techniques, so everyone can use tools to possess incomparably powerful strength.
It's just like how an ordinary person can control military magic machines to display incomparably powerful destructive power. "
"Oh … That's true.
If everyone has more power than the Archmages, then how could the environment here force them to run to another world? "Akali let out a sigh of relief.
"No, Chairman Xu, Akali, you're mistaken." Elder Undine shook her head with a serious expression.
"When the Abyssal Demon Race left this world, it was actually their own choice.
They just wanted to find a new environment, it's not that they can't stay in this world anymore. "
Xu Yi and Akali looked at each other and exchanged a look of "as expected".
Elder Undine definitely knew more about the Abyssal Demon Race, but she was unwilling to say it all. They didn't know what she was thinking.
"In any case, it seems that the return of the Abyssal Demon Race isn't something to be happy about.
Elder Undine, please collect more legends about the Abyssal Demon Race in your elven race so that we can be more prepared. "Xu Yi said.
"Okay."
Elder Undine agreed and then said, "Chairman Xu, how do you plan to deal with these ruins?
Will you … destroy them for safety? "
"Why did you destroy them?" Xu Yi asked back in a surprised voice.
"These things are important tools for us to study the Abyssal Demon Race, and they also hide the secret of the Abyssal Demon Race's ability to travel to another world. How could I bear to destroy them?"
"Is that so?"
Elder Undine looked at Xu Yi and saw his expression of certainty. She smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go back to the race tomorrow and check if there is any missing information."
"Okay, then I'll have to trouble Elder Undine."
After Elder Undine left, Akali suddenly used her magic power to set up a small shield, enveloping Xu Yi and herself.
"Elder Undine must be hiding something." Akali said with a sullen face.
"Maybe …" Xu Yi nodded.
"But it doesn't matter.
Akali, continue to strengthen the observation of the Abyssal Demon Race's ruins.
Also, how long do you need to study this huge magic array? "
Akali rolled her eyes at Xu Yi. "If Sir Chairman is willing to stay and help, maybe I can study it in three months."
Xu Yi pondered for a moment and nodded. "Okay, then I'll stay and help you study it."
Akali was just saying it casually, but she didn't expect Xu Yi to agree. She was overjoyed.
"That's great!
With a powerful Archmage like Sir Chairman, I'll have the best experimental material … Oh, no, experimental assistant.
"Well, it's obvious that an archmage like you has a much better understanding of teleportation magic than I do.
Besides, you're the one who has the best understanding of magic science, with your help … "
Akali was talking excitedly when her expression suddenly changed and she stopped. Then, she dispersed the magic shield around her and reached into her bosom to take out her exclusive pink magic communicator.
"Hello, Kassandra?
Where are you playing?
Why did you suddenly think of calling me?
What are we talking about this time? "
Thinking that Kassandra, a dragon, was actually used to talking on the phone with Akali, Xu Yi's expression couldn't help but be a little strange.
"Hello, Akali, I have a new discovery. It might be related to the ruins you're studying!" Kassandra's voice sounded in the magic communicator, immediately attracting Xu Yi's attention.
Seeing that Xu Yi had noticed, Akali raised the volume of the magic communicator so that both of them could hear it clearly.
"Where did you find it?
What is it? "Akali asked.
"I don't know what these things are, but they should be related to those ruins.
Oh, right, I'm on the moon now, and I found it here. "
On the moon?
Akali and Xu Yi looked at each other and the expressions on their faces were as strange as it could be.