In the days that followed, Zhang Shi arranged for people to treat the wounded and repair the damaged defensive facilities, while also preparing for alliances with other forces. He knew that time was of the essence, and every second that passed could give the lizardmen more opportunities to launch their next attack.

Zhang Shi first sent his sincere requests for cooperation and detailed intelligence on the lizardmen's attack to each known sphere of influence, including their fighting style, weapons and equipment, and the power of their fearsome fire beads, hoping to attract the attention of other forces and jointly discuss countermeasures.

Meanwhile, he also strengthened the island's internal defenses. Old Bai led the craftsmen, working day and night to set up more hidden and deadly traps around the forest. These included spikes, mechanisms, and trigger-activated magical traps; if the lizardmen stepped into these areas again, they would be struck by magical energy, slowing their advance. Zhao Feng, on the other hand, intensified the soldiers' training, developing specific tactics to exploit the lizardmen's weaknesses and attack methods. He improved the soldiers' combat skills and teamwork, striving to minimize casualties and inflict a heavier blow on the lizardmen in the next encounter.

Meanwhile, Ge Dalong focused on researching methods to counter the lizardmen's flames. He consulted numerous ancient texts and magical materials, attempting to concoct various magical potions and protective barriers, hoping to find an effective means to resist the scorching flames and protect the soldiers' safety.

Several days later, the major powers brought back messages one after another. Some powers expressed their willingness to meet with Zhang Shi to discuss the possibility of cooperation, but others remained hesitant. They did not fully understand the threat posed by the lizardmen, or they worried that cooperating with Zhang Shi would backfire and draw them into unnecessary conflicts.

Zhang Shi was not discouraged. He decided to personally travel to the locations of the forces willing to meet with him to demonstrate his sincerity and determination. Before departing, he made detailed arrangements for the island's defenses to ensure its safety during his absence.

Zhang Shi's first stop was the Light Alliance. The two sides were already acquainted, and Liu Yu, as their leader, warmly received him. During the meeting, Zhang Shi explained in detail his views on the lizardmen threat and the necessity of cooperation. He particularly noted the lizardmen's organized and disciplined combat, which had caused him considerable losses. Zhang Shi guessed that they must have already gained some understanding of the survivors; in other words, they had been targeted by the lizardmen for some time.

Liu Yu also stated that the Light Alliance had suffered considerable losses in its previous clashes with the Lizardmen and was well aware of their strength. They were willing to form an alliance with Zhang Shi's island forces to jointly combat this common enemy. Both sides were willing to share intelligence, and Liu Yu, to demonstrate his sincerity, even offered to set up a two-way teleportation point at the base to facilitate immediate troop deployments in response to Lizardmen raids. Zhang Shi pondered for a moment, but ultimately nodded in agreement. Liu Yu was a trustworthy person; with both sides joining forces, closer cooperation was inevitable in the future. Without mutual trust, this alliance certainly wouldn't last.

After leaving the Light Alliance, Zhang Shi immediately traveled to the territories of other factions. In communicating with these factions, he fully utilized his wisdom and leadership skills, gradually persuading more forces to join the fight against the Lizardmen. Although the process was not smooth, and he encountered some doubts and difficulties, Zhang Shi never gave up. He knew that at this time, every additional person meant a greater force.

After a period of hard work, an alliance gradually formed, centered around Zhang Shi's island forces and the Light Alliance. The various factions began to integrate resources, share technology and intelligence, and jointly train soldiers, making thorough preparations for the upcoming decisive battle against the Lizardmen. Zhang Shi also knew that the outcome of this war would determine the fate of the entire Survivor world, and he would shoulder this heavy responsibility, leading the alliance into the unknown battlefield.

Lately, the chat channel has been buzzing with reports of lizardmen invasions. Some have successfully defended themselves, while others have been wiped out by the lizardmen. The entire wilderness world is in chaos. Judging from the information revealed in the chat channel, the lizardmen are individually powerful, with speed and strength comparable to the current survivors. Moreover, there are high-ranking members among them who are skilled in using magic. Zhang Shi himself suffered a great loss from this before.

As Zhang Shi integrated the various forces, he felt the weight of the crisis more and more deeply. Every interaction with other forces was like finding a ray of light while groping forward in the dark, but it was also accompanied by various difficult choices and challenges.

As the alliance began to take shape, Zhang Shi started organizing the elites of various factions to discuss strategic plans to counter the lizardmen. They gathered in a makeshift command tent, inside which hung a huge map marking the strongholds of various factions and the areas where the lizardmen frequently appeared.

“Based on the intelligence we’ve gathered so far, the lizardmen seem to be systematically launching attacks on our various factions in a dispersed manner, attempting to defeat them one by one.” Zhang Shi stood in front of the map, analyzing with a serious expression. “We can no longer afford to be passively attacked; we must take the initiative, find their lair, and deliver a fatal blow to them.”

Everyone nodded in agreement, but some raised concerns. "However, we know nothing about the location of the lizardmen's lair, and a blind attack might lead us into their trap," said a general from another faction.

“This is indeed a problem, but we can’t just sit here and wait to die,” Zhang Shi said after a moment of thought. “We can send out some reconnaissance teams to search various sea areas, while strengthening the defenses of various strongholds to prevent another attack by the lizardmen.”

In the days that followed, reconnaissance squads set off one after another, cautiously searching for traces of the lizardmen on the vast ocean. Meanwhile, Zhang Shi led his soldiers in continued rigorous training on the island, improving their combat capabilities and teamwork.

However, the lizardmen's actions always took them by surprise. One day, a reconnaissance squad suddenly sent back an urgent message: they had discovered a large fleet of lizardmen gathering in a remote sea area, and they seemed to be up to no good, preparing to launch a large-scale attack.

Upon learning the news, Zhang Shi immediately convened a meeting with the alliance's top leaders. "This time, the enemy is in the open while we are in the shadows. This might be our chance to severely cripple the lizardmen. We cannot miss this opportunity," Zhang Shi said with excitement and unwavering determination.