North of Tian Yuan Territory, roughly a hundred kilometers from the territory.
The mountains here were steep and rugged, stretching endlessly into the distance.
Between two unremarkable peaks, in a place overgrown with weeds, an ancient gray stone platform lay half-buried. Through the profound and exquisite carvings covering its surface, one could vaguely make out traces of civilization.
Tap, tap, tap.
A black-armored army parted the thorn bushes and undergrowth, walking across the steep mountain slopes as if on level ground.
It had only been a few days since they had last visited, yet the weeds had already grown thick again. Hidden among them were several Goblins that had wandered over from who knew where.
Disturbed by the heavy footsteps, they let out enraged roars and pounced from the weeds. One gripped a sharpened Wood Spear tightly and thrust it at the Skeleton Warlord walking at the front.
Clack.
The Wood Spear snapped.
The Skeleton Warlord lowered its head and looked down at the Goblin, which only reached its knees. Its body cast a vast shadow over the creature from front to back.
It reached out, seized the Goblin's head in its enormous palm, and squeezed hard.
"Pfft--"
"Very good. Full of energy."
Lu Liu walked over from a distance and instructed everyone, "Clear the surroundings more thoroughly. It'll make things more convenient for Miss Isroya when she starts casting later."
Lu Liu was the temporary commander of this temporary army.
Naturally, this army was not an elite trump-card battle group. It was a second-line force meant to be gradually added to the hundred-man battle group.
With many squad leaders possessing self-awareness, even an "outsider" like Lu Liu could command them.
Where was the Undead Bone General?
Naturally, he was leading the trump-card battle group, exploring and opening up the