"Do you think it's possible that this student still doesn't know we're looking for him?"
"If not, why would he not seek assistance when faced with a ruler-level creature hundreds of times stronger than himself? That just doesn't make sense!"
One of the observers voiced this theory.
Even if his earlier lone attack could be dismissed as an act of bravado, the current situation was entirely different.
The main force of the Lich army had arrived this was not something a single student could handle alone. A defeat would mean the annihilation of all his creations, and even his planet would be destroyed.
It's common knowledge that when a Creator's planet is destroyed, they lose their identity as a Creator and fall back to being an ordinary mortal, doomed to live a life without hope of regaining their former status.
Many fallen Creators have ended their lives this way.
This reality should be even clearer to the student in question. Yet, under these dire circumstances, he still didn't request help. This left only one plausible explanation:
He had no idea that the outside world was looking for him and was forced to face the Lich army alone.
"Report: I have not received any request for reinforcements from anywhere in the universe."
"Report: Same here no request for reinforcements!"
These reports echoed in the room, one after another.
Glancing at the big screen, the student's creations had already gathered.
It was clear that he was preparing for battle, showing no signs of requesting aid.
"This is bad. If what you're saying is true, then we have an even bigger problem..."
"If he doesn't know we're looking for him, he naturally won't ask for reinforcements or share his location."
"And if he loses, not only will the Sacred Wood Spirit be taken away, but all his efforts tonight will be wasted!"
"Worse yet..."
Ou Yangna's expression darkened as if a terrible thought had crossed her mind.
After all, it was humanity that had destroyed the Lich space station.
If this student were defeated and the Sacred Wood Core fell into the hands of the Liches, allowing them to revive their planet, would they not immediately seek revenge against humanity?
For years, other species had avoided conflicts with humanity, but if the Liches suddenly emerged, leading the charge against humanity, wouldn't hostile species follow suit and take the opportunity to pile on?
"There's no time to locate him now."
"What about the real world? Have we found out which academy this student belongs to?"
Ou Yangna turned, urgently questioning the group.
The observers shook their heads in unison. So far, there has been no news.
"So, we're left with no choice but to place our hopes on this student?" Ou Yangna sighed deeply.
The others in the room shared her frustration, but there was no alternative.
They couldn't pinpoint the Lich army's location to offer assistance.
All they could do was hope that Bai Ze could defend the Sacred Wood Spirit and thwart the Liches' plans.
But against a ruler-level creature, Ou Yangna was sure that even she would suffer losses to bring it down.
This student's planet was small, barely reaching the peak of a Tier-1 planet. Could he prevail against a ruler-level creature?
"Damn it... We're counting on a student this time."
"Let's hope he can pull it off..."
The perspective shifts back to Bai Ze.
To make it easier for Creators to locate specific areas, the live feed hadn't been cut off.
Now, countless Creators watching the screen saw the overwhelming might of the Lich's main force approaching a sight that sent chills down their spines.
The scale of the army was likely the last remaining strength that the withered Lich planet could muster.
Unlike other creatures, the Liches were far more ferocious. They fought without regard for cost or life, and their combat power far exceeded their level.
"Letting a student face a ruler-level creature alone is essentially a death sentence."
"Exactly. With such an overwhelming force, even a Creator of a Tier-3 planet would struggle."
"This is a dire situation. Let's hope the student can hold on..."
Though they spoke these words, the Creators had little hope for Bai Ze.
The Lich army's main force was mobilized what chance did he have in such a dire scenario?
Yet Bai Ze, the focus of everyone's gaze, didn't seem to share their pessimism.
Unshaken, he issued divine decrees one after another, rallying his creatures and boosting their morale.
"The Roc and Sea Emperor clans will act as bait, facing the enemy head-on in front of the planet!"
"The Meteor Worms and Treants will scatter and hide themselves. Do not reveal your positions without my command!"
To prepare for this battle, Bai Ze devised multiple strategies.
Each race was assigned a specific role.
As for the Shieldbearer clan, Bai Ze entrusted them with an even more critical mission.
Following his orders, over a thousand Meteor Worms and three thousand Treants quickly dispersed, concealing themselves in the shadows on either side of the planet.
Meanwhile, fewer than a thousand members of the Roc and Sea Emperor clans stood resolutely at the forefront of the planet, ready to face death head-on.
Fully prepared, Bai Ze's creatures awaited the arrival of the enemy.
The Lich fleet finally appeared.
Dark and oppressive, nearly 5,000 interstellar warships blotted out the stars.
Even the occasional meteor passing through the void steered clear of this immense fleet.
At the highest point of the flagship, the Lich Archmage stood, gazing disdainfully at the insignificant creatures below.
"Human Creator, show yourself."
"My Lich clan has no personal grudge against you, yet you destroyed our space station and killed my most prized subordinates."
"If you think these pitiful ants can stand against my Lich clan, aren't you underestimating us?"
The Archmage's voice rang out, addressing a seemingly empty void with contempt.
Despite the Archmage's composure, Bai Ze felt a chill run down his spine.
But he quickly regained his composure, summoning a divine projection to respond.
"Hmph! No personal grudge?"
"We do have a grudge! The enmity between our races spans years, and yet you conveniently choose to ignore it?"
"And as for ants... you Liches are the ones who resemble ants in my eyes!"
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