Huh, A Race-Exclusive Building After All

"Underground City?"

Fang Yuan's heart gave a slight jolt.

The Dragon Country had a total of three faction alignments.

Human, Demon Race, and Underground.

Among them, the Underground faction's starting territory was an Underground City.

Could it be that there were other Lords near his territory?

It didn't seem like it!

If it were another Lord, attacking his units would prompt a "Do you wish to enter a state of war?" notification.

Since that reminder didn't pop up, the other party was unlikely to be a Lord.

Not a Lord!

Then it must be an Underground Monster Nest!

He quickly opened his map and located the spot where the hunter was killed.

He had built a total of 50 Tier 2 hunters. Through their exploration, the area within a thousand meters centered on his territory had now been fully scouted.

And the location of that Underground City was to the northwest.

The hunters had only explored for a short while in this direction before encountering an attack from Underground City monsters.

"It's so close to me!"

"I just don't know how strong these Underground City monsters are."

"If it's a large Underground City, it might be inhabited by Dragon Blood creatures."

"Even more so, it might even be a vast Underground civilization."

"If it's the latter!"

Fang Yuan took a deep breath.

"Then it's going to be troublesome."

"There are two types of Underground civilizations: one primarily composed of sub-races like Dark Elves, Grey Dwarves, and Lizardmen."

"The other is mainly composed of monstrous creatures like Mind Flayers, Wraiths, and Elemental Monsters."

Of course, there were also combined types, but they were rare.

If it were the former, then discovery would essentially mean war.

If it were the latter, it would depend on when the other party decided to eat you before starting a war.

But no matter which type of civilization it was, once discovered, he definitely wouldn't have an easy time.

Especially not this close.

Fang Yuan looked at the map, at such a close distance.

His heart was filled with indecision at this moment.

"I just took over a resource territory, and I haven't even had time to be happy."

"Now I've been given a huge surprise."

"Oh, no, a fright."

"It's good that I'm still in my invincible period."

"If I weren't invincible, the Underground monsters might have already started their attack."

"But the invincible period is only seven days. After seven days!"

"This Underground City is ultimately a huge ticking time bomb, ready to detonate at any moment."

"I must make a plan to deal with it before this Underground City bomb explodes."

"Either run immediately, relocate the city, and abandon everything I have now."

"Abandon everything and move."

This plan was clean and decisive, but Fang Yuan also rejected it the fastest.

It wasn't that bad yet.

He had food and soldiers now. Running away without even fighting a single battle.

Just thinking about it felt stifling.

If he didn't run, then he would fight.

Now that I'm a level three city with two high-tier heroes and two purple soldier barracks.

I have the strength, but if the opponent is an underground city civilization.

The numbers are clearly not enough.

At least I need to upgrade the main city to level five.

And gather an army of three thousand before anything else.

Thinking this.

Fang Yuan decided that his next primary task was to develop his territory.

As for this underground city, although it's a ticking time bomb, it doesn't pose a threat at the moment.

We'll discuss how to scout, harass, and wage war after Lilith returns.

Fang Yuan exited the map.

He then issued orders to the remaining hunters.

"Besides leaving five hunters to keep watch."

"All other hunters will head south to explore and hunt."

Fang Yuan himself opened the main city's panel.

To check the changes in the level three main city.

[Name]: Wilderness Territory

[Level]: Three

[Faction]: Human Race

[Strength]: Gondor Dynasty

[Identity]: Northern Frontier Lord

[Durability]: 10000

[Prosperity]: 5600/10000

[Population]: 750/3000

[Building Slots]: 17/25

[Castle Buildings]: Hero Altar, Hunter Camp, Wolf Hunter Camp, Flame Mage Camp, Glimmering Magic Tower.

[Influence Value]: 200

[Resource Territory]: Stone Spring Village (LV2, +50,000 Gold Coins, Resources/Day)

[War Territory]: 0

[Wonder Territory]: 0

[Upgrade Conditions]: 50,000 units of Gold Coins, 50,000 units of Stone, 50,000 units of Wood, 50,000 units of Food, 50,000 units of Minerals, Prosperity reaches 10,000 points.

Fang Yuan quickly scanned through it.

He thought to himself, "The upgrade conditions are not complicated."

"I have the resources, the key is prosperity."

"If all the buildings under my command are upgraded to level three, the total prosperity provided will be 3,700 points."

"I'm still short 700 points for the upgrade."

"With strong enemies outside, I don't have time to slowly find high-tier buildings to upgrade."

"I'm afraid I'll have to find some white buildings to make do for now, and pile up the prosperity first."

"As for the buildings, I can dismantle them later when I have the chance."

"Furthermore, if I'm going to attack the underground city next, I'll need to get some barracks that can fight underground troops."

"The underground is neutral and chaotic, and humans can use their troops."

With these thoughts, Fang Yuan was about to open the Lord's Mark market.

To purchase some barracks for fighting underground.

Just then, Lilith's voice came from outside.

"Lord, come quickly and see what I've brought you!"

As that familiar and enchanting voice sounded.

Fang Yuan also received a notification.

"Ding, Gnoll Tribe spoils settlement complete."

"Ding, you have obtained Gold Coins, Resources * 60,000, Blue Source Crystal Fragment * 288, Blue Equipment Sorcerer Staff * 1, Blue Building Gnoll Sorcerer Reincarnation Tower * 1."

"Ding, you have obtained a Blue Quality Treasure Map * 1."

As the notification sound fell.

Before Fang Yuan could examine these items, he saw Lilith's familiar, graceful figure enter.

"Lord."

"This time in the Gnoll tribe, I actually found a treasure chest."

"I tapped it gently, and the treasure chest opened."

"Lord, you don't mind that I opened the treasure chest, do you?"

"If you do, Lilith is willing to accept your punishment."

As she spoke, the black-stockinged, mature instructor looked at Fang Yuan with her watery eyes.

"Uh~"

I wish I could mind and punish you.

But your loyalty never reaches 100 points.

I don't quite dare.

Fang Yuan could only say helplessly.

"Don't do it again."

"Next time, remember to leave it for me to open!"

Lilith's eyes then curved into a crescent moon.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Lord."

With that, she took out the spoils from the Gnoll lair.

"Here, look, the best thing here is this treasure map."

"The rest are Source Crystal fragments."

There were really a lot of Source Crystal fragments this time.

Nearly three hundred of them.

And these Source Crystal fragments were all blue quality, each one increasing experience by 30 points.

Using them all would provide over eight thousand experience points.

It could level up Christian.

Lilith was still a little short.

After a hero levels up, not only will their attributes greatly increase, but their skills will also be enhanced.

This would be very useful for either completing the Golden Flower Family rescue mission or dealing with the underground city.

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and decided to keep these Source Crystal fragments.

He would give them to Lilith to use when he could gather ten thousand experience points.

Now, he turned his gaze to the treasure map.

[Name]: Treasure Map

[Quality]: Blue

[Use]: Records the location of a treasure. Once found, dig it up to receive rewards.

Seeing Fang Yuan examining the treasure map, Lilith quickly said.

"Lord, I've looked at it, but there's a special power on it that I can't use."

Fang Yuan thought to himself.

That's great. Otherwise, you open the treasure chest and you dig up the treasure.

What use would I be?

After examining it for a while, Fang Yuan used the power of the Lord's Mark to quickly erase the power on the treasure map.

"Ding, you have used the Treasure Map."

"The treasure map's location has appeared on the map."

As the prompt sounded, Fang Yuan opened the map to check.

His brow immediately furrowed.

"It's actually not far from the underground city!"

"Strange!"

Lilith, who was beside him, also sensed something.

She stood up and looked towards the northwest.

"Huh, Lord."

"When did a new underground city entrance appear here?"

"The entrance is shrouded in mist."

"I fear there are high-level creatures beneath this Underground City."

Fang Yuan nodded.

"Discovered by chance, it should have been here all along."

"I'm also troubled by this matter."

"Lilith, if we organize our forces to enter the Underground City now, what would be the consequences?"

Lilith shrugged.

"We'd all die."

"The Underground City is very dangerous. The Mind Flayers below might not even be my match at my peak."

"Their psionic magic is unique, and it's said that psionics can counteract War Mist."

"So, the Underground City likely harbors natives from the Glorious Era."

"And on the surface, even the strongest Doomsday Fortress has been breached."

Hearing this, Fang Yuan was startled.

He murmured, "It seems the one near me isn't a bomb, but a Tsar Bomba!"

"Now I need to figure out how to relocate."

Lilith, standing beside him, shrugged again.

"There's no need to be so pessimistic. The shallow levels of the Underground City are filled with low-level monsters."

"It might just be an outpost."

"As long as we can determine which Underground Civilization this Underground City belongs to."

"Sometimes they are friends, not foes."

"Then Lord Fang Yuan can even do business with them. The resources in Underground Cities are quite abundant."

This gave Fang Yuan an idea.

"That's right!"

"The Ten Thousand Realms Battlefield doesn't have to be all fighting and killing; it can also involve diplomacy."

Just as he was about to ask.

Lilith spoke again.

"However, doing business is contingent on you being powerful enough."

"So, Lord Fang Yuan, you need to become stronger."

"To the creatures of the Underground City, the weak have no rights!"

"They prefer to speak with blades when dealing with the weak."

"Oh, right, I'll go dig up this Treasure Map for you."

"And while I'm at it, I'll check out the specific situation of this Underground City and give them a scare!"

"Don't let them act recklessly!"

Before Fang Yuan could react.

Lilith left with the Treasure Map.

"Damn it!"

"Are all Golden Heroes like this to their Lords?"

"Who is the Lord here???"

Fang Yuan sighed softly.

Then he opened the Main City buildings.

"Regardless of anything else, Lilith is right about one thing."

"The weak have no rights."

"Then let's start getting stronger."

He selected all the buildings at once and chose to upgrade them to level three.

"Ding, Wolf Hunter Camp upgraded to level three. Attack +10, Prosperity +500, Skill Level +1."

"Ding, Flame Mage Camp upgraded to level three. Magic Power +10, Prosperity +500, Skill Level +1."

"After upgrading everything, I still need 700 Prosperity points."

"The spoils Lilith brought back earlier included a Gnoll building."

"Let's see if I can use it!"

Fang Yuan looked at the spoils piled on the ground not far away.

He picked up a Building Card emitting a blue light from within.

"Gnoll Sorcerer Reincarnation Tower!"

"It's a race-exclusive building too."