Chapter 4: The Merchant's War
What began as a trade rivalry escalated into a full-scale war. Akira rallied his allies—cultivators, immortals, and even former rivals like Zara—to form the Alliance of Free Traders.
Using his system's Interdimensional Fleet feature, Akira outfitted his forces with powerful ships and defensive artifacts. Battles raged across countless realms, with Akira's forces clashing against the Void Merchant's armies.
During the war, Akira uncovered the truth: the Void Merchant was an ancient fragment of the Primordial Merchant, representing greed and exploitation. This fragment sought to corrupt Akira's system and reclaim its former dominance.