Gene Praetorian: Light and Dark Dragon!

"Why did you choose that?" Su Ye asked Thalys curiously.

The genetics chosen for the Gene Praetorians were all selected by Thalys—or rather, inherited from her.

They were not chosen by the Gene Praetorians themselves. There was a fundamental difference.

"Pangilia's genetics can make our bodies stronger. Istar's genetics allow us to command darkness, Keisha's genetics allow us to command light. Using Pangilia's genetics as a foundation lets us bring out our power to a greater extent."

"Lilith's genetics are powerful as well, but they are too complex and unsuitable for the Gene Praetorians." Thalys explained methodically.

Su Ye nodded. He had merely asked out of curiosity and had never intended to interfere with anything. There was no point in doing so.

In short, leave professional matters to professionals.

He did not understand any of it and would only spout nonsense, so it was better to keep quiet. Thalys would make the best judgment.

Pillars of light rose one after another.

Su Ye watched as the giant cocoons in the hall began to shatter, revealing tall figures one after another.

"Greetings, Emperor!" The Gene Praetorians who had fused with genetics awakened, kneeling on one knee as they looked at Su Ye with fanatical eyes.

Su Ye checked the Gene Praetorians' latest attributes.

Name: Gene Praetorian: Light and Dark Dragon

Level: Bronze One-Star

Talent: Gene Devour, Biological Engine

Skills: Light Angel Armament, Dark Angel Armament, Dragon Armament, Gene Liberation Mode!

Divine Artifact: Gene Armament

Potential: Main God (unlimited attribute bonus cap, guaranteed Supreme God)

"Not bad." Su Ye smiled as he looked at the Gene Praetorians' new attributes.

There was now an additional suffix after their name. Light and Dark Dragon represented the genetics fused into the Gene Praetorians.

"All of you, rise." Su Ye addressed the Gene Praetorians.

Then he looked at Thalys. "They're in your hands."

Thalys nodded.

Su Ye left the Supreme Protocol hall, but his mind was still occupied with the matter of legions.

Why did a troop force need to surpass ten thousand units before it could be called a legion?

Because at that point, the number of troops was sufficient. Once quantitative change reached the point of qualitative change, a unique Legion Aura would be born.

Su Ye also wanted to know what dazzling Legion Aura his legion would develop in the future.

As time passed.

The fifth day of the novice period arrived.

Su Ye woke up in the Wine Pool and Meat Forest villa, with Fallen Angels, Holy Angels, Original Sin Fallen Angels... lying beside him.

Su Ye did not even know who had been with whom, but it did not matter. Climbing out of the pile of beauties, he stretched and walked out of the Wine Pool and Meat Forest.

"A new day, huh? But why do I always feel like I've been completely drained whenever I wake up?" Su Ye held his waist. He was already at Black Iron Five-Star.

Yet it still felt like he could not handle it.

"Starting today, I'm quitting drinking." Su Ye made up his mind. The alcohol had to be what made him like this. That was right—definitely not the other women.

Su Ye went straight to the Chaos Spring Eye and took several huge gulps. One wave of healing later, his health bar was instantly full. He felt capable again—back in action.

"Time to recruit." Su Ye headed directly for the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary.

Lilith and Istar were already waiting there.

"Let's go." Su Ye led Lilith and Istar into the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary.

[ Ding: Consume 30 Gold Coins for daily recruitment? ]

"Recruit."

Black-red mist churned through the great hall as Original Sin Fallen Angels and Pureblood Fallen Angels appeared within the black fog.

"Lilith, Istar, they're yours." Su Ye smiled at Lilith and Istar.

"Understood, Divine Emperor." Lilith smiled, while Istar nodded to show that she understood.

Su Ye left the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary and headed for the Supreme Protocol.

Yesterday, Su Ye had adjusted the order of the Barracks according to their sequence: Fallen Heaven Sanctuary, Supreme Protocol, Origin Dragon Nest, Holy Temple.

They stood in a row from left to right, and he would recruit from them one by one.

Thalys was already waiting at the entrance of the Supreme Protocol. This was also part of a Hero Unit's duty.

Su Ye brought Thalys directly into the Supreme Protocol and began the daily recruitment.

[ Ding: Consume 30 Gold Coins for daily recruitment? ]

"Recruit."

In less than ten minutes, Su Ye had completed recruitment at all four major Barracks in his territory. The only regret was that no Hero Unit had appeared.

Recruiting Hero Units depended on luck. Aside from the first recruitment from a Barracks, which guaranteed a Hero Unit, Hero Units could appear at any time during subsequent recruitments.

Of course, it was also possible not to recruit any at all. It was entirely up to luck.

Su Ye checked the troop units in his territory after today's recruitment.

Original Sin Fallen Angels: 290, Gene Praetorians: 100, Dragons: 60, Angels: 60!

The good news was that Su Ye's troop count had finally surpassed five hundred. The bad news was that this was the result of five days of recruitment, including the use of five Troop Refresh Recruitment Cards.

After breakfast, Su Ye checked the time. It was almost ten o'clock. It was about time.

"Lilith, Istar, Thalys, Pangilia, Keisha!" Su Ye called out.

Lilith and the others appeared before Su Ye.

"The Void Trial is about to begin. Same old rules—let the newcomers level up first." Su Ye spoke slowly as he began assigning tasks to Lilith and the others.

Lilith and the others nodded.

"Go on." Su Ye spoke casually.

The five Hero Units each led their own troops to guard one direction. As for how they divided them, that was their business.

"System, activate the Void Trial. Difficulty: Abyss!" Su Ye declared.

[ Ding: The Void Trial is about to begin. Difficulty: Abyss. You have thirty seconds to prepare! ]

The notification sounded.

Endless blackness emerged around Su Ye's territory.

"New monsters?" Su Ye looked curiously at the changes around the edge of his territory. From the black mist, bizarre creatures emerged one after another.

They were no longer Deep Ones or aberrations. Instead, they were monsters with exposed muscles, emanating an abhorrent aura.

They had towering bodies without skin, claws as sharp as blades, and flesh that constantly writhed and intertwined.

Su Ye checked their information.

Name: Flesh Abomination

Level: Bronze Five-Star to Bronze Eight-Star

Rank: Tier Five