Lords of Hegemony: Conquer from the Mermaids

Chapter 266: The Power Distribution of the Water Tribe Alliance

Li Gen continued his report, "The Water Tribe Alliance is led by several powerful water tribe leaders, three of whom are the most renowned. First is the alliance leader, Dragon King Ao Guang. He is a dragon with unfathomable strength. I've seen him in secret, and I estimate he has already reached the Profound Realm, making him the undisputed strongest in the Water Tribe Alliance."

"The second is the Sea Snake Queen, Mei Niang. She is renowned for her cunning and intelligence, as well as her ability to control her army of sea snakes. Her sea snake warriors are agile and extremely venomous, making them feared and numerous. The areas under her control are inhabited by a vast number of sea snakes of all kinds, countless in number."

"The last one is a giant octopus, incredibly large, estimated to be over a hundred meters long. Its name is the Yaki Octopus King. It possesses extremely strong control abilities, able to manipulate water currents and launch powerful tentacle attacks. Its strength is so great that it can easily tear apart any enemy that dares to approach. The Yaki Octopus King's territory is close to the edge of the Aquatic Alliance. It is covered in a large amount of ink and tentacles, and the environment is extremely dangerous. It is one of the natural barriers of the Aquatic Alliance."

Li Gen paused and continued, "The power of the Water Tribe Alliance is very widespread. Their strongholds are spread across the north and east of the central waters, forming a semicircular defense line. The north is centered on the territory of the Jiaolong King Ao Guang. It is the center of the Water Tribe Alliance and has the strongest defense. The east is the territory of the Sea Snake Queen and the Eight-Headed Octopus King. They each occupy a piece of sea area and echo each other to form a powerful defense system." "Around the Jiaolong King's territory, there are many small water tribes. Although these tribes are not strong, they are numerous and they provide a lot of resources and intelligence support to the Water Tribe Alliance.

After listening to Li Gen's report, Meng Zheng had a deeper understanding of the threat posed by the Water Tribe Alliance.

"So, how are their forces distributed?" Meng Zheng asked.

Li Gen pointed to several key points on the map. "The Aquatic Alliance's forces are primarily concentrated in the southern and eastern parts of the central waters. The south is their core area, home to the Dragon King's Dragon Palace and the alliance's headquarters. The east is the territory of the Sea Serpent Queen, Mei Niang. It's dotted with dense coral reefs and complex underwater caves, making it ideal for covert operations and intelligence gathering."

"Generally speaking, the Water Tribe Alliance is extremely far away from the Lingze Tribe that is closest to us. Normally, it does not pose much of a threat in the short term." Having said that, Li Gen summarized.

Looking at Li Gen's crude map, Meng Zheng also discovered that there was actually a difference of three powers between the Water Tribe Alliance and the Lingze Tribe.

Normally, no one from the Water Tribe Alliance should appear near the Lingze Tribe.

So what was the situation with the aquatic alliance army we encountered last time?

Although they want to develop their power, the Lingze tribe is too far away from the Water Tribe Alliance.

Before Meng Zheng could think clearly, Li Gen continued.

"However, my lord, I have discovered a situation that is favorable to us." Li Gen pointed at the map and said, "Although the Water Tribe Alliance is powerful, they do not seem to be united internally. I have seen more than once that powerful Water Tribe forces are secretly swallowing up those weaker Water Tribes."

Meng Zheng's brows relaxed slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He realized that this might be a weakness that could be exploited.

"Go on, Li Gen, this is very important."

Li Gen nodded and continued, "Within the Water Tribe Alliance, although they appear united on the surface, in reality, there is fierce competition and conflict of interest among the various tribes. Especially those Water Tribe lords in the middle-level positions are very dishonest. According to my secret observation, there are several ambitious lords among them. Their strength should not be underestimated, and they have been secretly looking for opportunities to expand their power." Li Gen continued, with a hint of seriousness in his tone.

He tapped a few locations on the map and continued, "First, let's talk about Shark Tooth, the leader of the Undercurrent Shark Tribe. The Undercurrent Shark Tribe lives on the northern edge of the Aquatic Alliance. They are a powerful force within the Aquatic Alliance, second only to the three giants. They command a variety of powerful shark species, making them incredibly powerful. Shark Tooth is ambitious and has clashed with surrounding forces numerous times, even forcibly annexing weaker races within the Aquatic Alliance."

Meng Zheng nodded and formed a preliminary impression of this shark tooth in his mind.

"The other is Mo Ying, the leader of the 'Ink Dragon Tribe'. The Ink Dragon Tribe is not a dragon, but rather a snake-like creature, possessing powerful venom and exceptional intelligence. The Ink Dragon Tribe is a vassal race under the Dragon King, but according to observations by subordinates, the Ink Dragon Tribe has always sought to break free from the control of the Dragon King, Ao Guang, and develop its own power. Located in the eastern part of the Water Tribe Alliance, close to the territory of the Yaki Octopus King, they have been secretly engaged in numerous illicit dealings with the Yaki Octopus King."

"The last one is the 'Crystal Eel Tribe'. Their leader is called Eel Spirit. The Crystal Eels are a very special aquatic tribe. They live in a crystal cave in the abyss of the southern Aquatic Alliance. Each Crystal Eel has a transparent body, perfectly blending into the surrounding environment and being almost impossible to detect."

At this point, Li Gen revealed a hint of a cold smile: "But when I was investigating the various races, I found that the Crystal Eels were present in quite a few of them. This shows that this race is also very unusual and has even secretly entangled with quite a few Aquatic Alliance lords."

After listening to Li Gen's report, Meng Zheng was not surprised but happy.

The power of the Water Tribe Alliance is extremely huge. They shout the slogan that the water tribe is one family and have won over many water tribe territories. It seems to be united, but in fact there are undercurrents and contradictions within it.

Li Gen's report undoubtedly provided Meng Zheng with a way to break the deadlock.

"Li Gen, your investigation this time was crucial. It provided us with valuable intelligence about the internal situation of the Water Tribe Alliance." Meng Zheng nodded approvingly, his eyes gleaming with deep thought. "It seems we can start by exploring these internal conflicts and find an opportunity to break through the Water Tribe Alliance's defenses."

"But let's not worry about that for now. Let's continue with the situation of player factions like the Hard Armor Alliance, Soaring Dragons, Dragon Carp King, and Overturning Rivers!"

Meng Zheng nodded slightly, indicating that Li Gen should continue to report on the situation of other player forces.

Although the Aquatic Alliance is the main threat at present, other player forces should not be underestimated.

Understanding their movements and strength distribution is crucial for future strategic planning.

At present, only Longxiang Sihai has extended an olive branch to Canghai Village, but Meng Zheng has not had any contact with other forces. He has to be more vigilant and make preparations early.

(End of this chapter)