With the goal of subduing all Level 9.8 Overlords in the Diviner World, Linsley focused on the monster continents as his next target.
The Diviner World was known to have a total of thirteen Level 9.8 Overlords—six from the human race and seven from the monster race, confirmed by longstanding records and sightings.
In terms of raw power, the monster race held a significant advantage over humans and could likely obliterate humanity if they united under a single cause. Yet this was highly unlikely, as the monster race was far from unified.
While many monster clans were aggressive, not all of them had any interest in conflict with humans; some, particularly the herbivorous clans, preferred a peaceful existence.
The monster race's strength came from its inherently longer lifespan, allowing monsters to gain power gradually and often surpass human Overlords purely through longevity.