Zong Shen quickly found [Lion Skeleton Knight Richardson] within the [Shadow Pool (Purple)].
He was leading the skeleton knights under his command as they soaked in the pool.
This [Shadow Pool (Purple)] was not of a high rank, nor was it particularly large. It could barely accommodate these several dozen skeleton knights.
Wisps of gray mist drifted above the pool's surface. To undead and deathless beings, this mist, composed of necromantic power and shadow energy, soothed the very essence of their souls, suppressing the urge to kill within them.
[Lion Skeleton Knights] were essentially a type of undead as well.
They likewise possessed intense killing urges. Only because of their knightly spirit could those urges usually be suppressed. However, Zong Shen's territory was ultimately a place inhabited by living beings. If the skeleton knights were allowed to roam freely, they might be unable to restrain their desire to slaughter.
The undead drew necromantic power and shadow energy through slaughter.
The purpose of the [Shadow Pool (Purple)] was to provide them with additional necromantic power in place of killing.
Normally, aside from occasionally carrying out missions, the [Lion Skeleton Knights] usually remained here.
Zong Shen stood by the pool and used a soul ripple to summon Richardson out.
Ever since joining the territory, he had shed his previous muddled state and become somewhat more rational.
[Lion Skeleton Knight Richardson] stepped across the water, passing through his subordinates to reach the poolside. After dismounting, he held his sword and gave a knightly salute.
"I have a mission for you!"
"Come with me first."
Zong Shen spoke through a soul ripple, then vanished from the spot in the next instant.
Less than a minute later, he returned on [Dragonblood Griffon Eagle Sauce]. He greeted Richardson, then had Eagle Sauce fly north at a