The Sky Wyvern soars through the sky, occasionally traversing space and crossing extremely long distances.
As Rare war beast among the Barbarian Soul Race, it usually eats and drinks well and has dedicated servants to serve it. This Sky Wyvern has a rather arrogant personality.
But today, it seemed trembling with fear. If you looked closely, you could even see that the dragon scales all over its body were trembling slightly, a sign of fear.
In fact, this group of Barbarian Soul Race warriors wasn't much better off. Lancelot's aura was too powerful, filled with Destruction force, causing every cell in their bodies to scream. Instinct drove these warriors to get away as quickly as possible, but orders from above kept them rooted to the spot.
"Sir, you know we're just lowly errand runners, there's nothing we can do about it, please understand?"
As True God, the Barbarian Soul Race captain Wenger was able to withstand Lancelot's aura, since Lancelot hadn't used his full strength.
Lancelot glanced at Wenger indifferently, remaining silent, his aura unchanged.
He needed to use this method to express his dissatisfaction.
As for how the Barbarian Soul Race warriors felt, that was none of his business. Anyway, they wouldn't die; at most, they'd be left with psychological trauma.
If anyone's to blame, blame the prime minister who sent them.
Seeing that Lancelot remained unmoved, the Barbarian Soul Race captain dared not say anything more and could only stand at his post with a blank face, quietly releasing his own power to help the other warriors counteract the oppression.
The dragon's wings swept across the verdant sky, passing through several military teleportation arrays along the way. After about half an hour, it finally arrived at a certain location in the Spine Mountain Range that runs across the entire continent, located in the central part of the Flame Frost Continent.
This is a vast mountain pass, backed by a towering, Spine Mountain Range and facing a boundless, verdant plain. The capital of the Knight Empire, [Hammer of Augustus], is located here, or simply [Aodu].
Aodu was not only the economic and political center of the Knight Empire, but also the most important military fortress and barracks in the fight against the Undying Civilization.
Built against the mountain, layer upon layer, at the highest point sits a magnificent palace constructed from the skulls of enemies. The entire capital city is comparable in size to an ordinary Void continent, enough to support trillions of living beings.
The environment of the Flame Frost Continent has fostered unique local technologies, combining science and magic in a style reminiscent of cyberpunk.
As the guards of Imperial Chancellor Sanchez, the Sky Wyvern were able to soar freely above the forbidden Aodu.
If any alien flying beasts dared to do this, they would surely be blown to bits by the suddenly appearing metal cannonballs.
Standing atop the dragon's head, Lancelot lowered his eyelids, his gaze sweeping across the Aodu below, taking in various scenes.
Rugged, bold, and volatile, the entire Aodu was like a pile of dry firewood, ready to burst into flames with just a spark.
"A civilization born for war? That does suit the knightly profession quite well!"
As he pondered this, the dragon landed in front of a huge, heavy building.
With Lancelot's discerning eye, he could see that this seemingly ancient and primitive building contained a universe within, with many exquisite runes flowing inside. These were neither Alchemical Runes nor Magic Runes, but rather a different kind of variant, with a completely different style.
"The Knight Empire's renowned Soul Forging technology truly lives up to its reputation." Lancelot's eyes flickered.
The so-called Soul Forging technology originates from the Soul Descendants of the Barbarian Soul Race, who make up approximately 30% of the entire Barbarian Soul Race.
Compared to the physical strength of the physique Mortal Remains, the Soul Descendants possesses extremely strong soul perception and keen Divine Power. They excel at understanding energy flow, inscribing runes, researching ancient knowledge, formulating war strategies, and undergoing soul tempering that requires extreme concentration.
It is an indispensable pillar of the empire.
"Please follow me, sir."
Led by Wenger, Lancelot entered the building, passed through heavily guarded corridors, and arrived at a slightly dimly lit hall.
Upon arriving, Wenger withdrew, and Lancelot casually found a seat and waited quietly.
He didn't have to wait long before elite warriors of the Barbarian Soul Race, clad in black and red armor and exuding a chilling aura, surged in and lined up in two rows.
With his white hair and beard, a slightly overweight build, and an aura like a tiger in the forest, the Imperial Chancellor Sanchez walked in, holding his palm.
The oppressive aura of Main God- level life form washed over him, and he finally stopped in front of Lancelot, his pale yellow pupils hiding a sharp edge as he silently watched him.
The surrounding Barbarian Soul Race guards all lowered their heads, a sense of awe arising spontaneously.
Lancelot had to admit that the prime minister of the Knight Empire was the most powerful figure he had ever seen, so powerful that it was suffocating.
It's not just their Main God- like life rank, but also the aura they exude from wielding great power that's crucial.
A guard brought over a seat, and after Chancellor Sanchez sat down, he was at eye level with Lancelot, since the two were roughly the same height.
"The styles of your Earth Guardians are surprisingly consistent. Do you all have such disrespect for the elderly?" Prime Minister Sanchez sighed with emotion.
Judging from his tone, it seemed that he had met other Earth Guardian before meeting Lancelot.
Lancelot looked at this powerful, Main God- level figure and calmly said, "If Your Excellency the Prime Minister has only come to me with these matters, then I am all ears."
"Heh, young people are all impatient. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Chancellor Sanchez said slowly and deliberately, his tone calm but sending chills down one's spine, as if being targeted by a venomous snake or a ferocious beast while walking at night.
Lancelot felt a chill run down his spine, but his tone remained calm. "What do you want me to do? Just say it."
Just as the lineage of dark Mage would not send Main God to assassinate the Plane Warden.
Other factions' Main God wouldn't dare do the same, after all, the Earth Guardian are backed by the Mother of the Stars Astral Realm.
She has a very good temper, but only if you don't cross her.
Moreover, under normal circumstances, the Mother of the Stars would not need to intervene at all.
The Titan God Race and the Earth Guardian, along with the powerful beings in the Divine Realm who follow the Mother of the Stars, constitute an unshakeable force.
These can all be seen as Lancelot's backers.
There's not much to say about fighting among those of the same level.
Bullying the weak?
Even the Knight Empire needs to think twice.
As expected, after Lancelot finished speaking, the aura surrounding him immediately dissipated, and Chancellor Sanchez appeared as an ordinary old Barbarian Soul Race, seemingly harmless.
It was as if Lancelot's previous appearance was all an illusion.
"You're very straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush either. I need to know the characteristics of your Guardian Blade so I can assign you the appropriate tasks, how about that?"
"You probably don't know this yet, but the dark Mage is cooperating with the Undying Civilization. This alone makes it impossible for you to become an ally of the Undying."
As Chancellor Sanchez spoke, he gestured for the surrounding guards to leave, leaving only the two of them in the palace.
"So it turns out you've taken a liking to the Guardian Blade of our Earth Guardian lineage." Lancelot suddenly realized, but he didn't mention the matter of the black Mage's cooperation with the Undying Civilization.
"Miracle Divine Artifact, while not possessing the same power to alter the Fate of advanced civilizations as Miracle Creation, are still not to be underestimated. If used properly, they can even reverse many difficult situations."
Chancellor Sanchez sighed, "The Augustus Empire certainly possesses Miracle Divine Artifact, but their numbers are limited, and they are all the prized possessions of various families. Using them is extremely difficult and a real headache."
"Your lineage of Earth Guardian is truly enviable. The Guardian Blade of any Plane Warden is Miracle Divine Artifact. If used properly, it can be a formidable force, perhaps even capable of achieving a surprising victory."
"What price is the Knight Empire willing to pay?" Lancelot asked, tilting his head.
"Knight Badge, but the exact number depends on how effective your Guardian Blade's special properties are."
As Chancellor Sanchez spoke, he tossed over a dark bronze sword and shield badge, which Lancelot caught.
Upon receiving the badge, it wasn't cold; instead, it carried a peculiar warmth, like the fiery life force of the Barbarian Soul Race.
At the same time, with the badge acquired, the list of the Knight Empire's resource treasury also flooded into his mind.
[This is the highest-tier resource vault of the Knight Empire, where you can exchange resources using Knight Badge.]
1. [Primeval Stone]
Inventory quantity: 8.5 billion
Exchange Price: 1 Knight Badge = 100,000 Primeval Stone
2. [Astral Spirits Essence]
Inventory quantity: 128 units
Exchange Price: 5 Knight Badge per Unit
3. [Frost Essence]
Inventory quantity: 12 units
Exchange Price: 15 Knight Badge per Set
4. [Barbarian Soul Race Star God- Level Battle Armor - Universal Model]
Inventory quantity: 50 sets
Exchange Price: 1 set of 17 Knight Badge
125, [God-Slaying Set - Imitation]
Inventory quantity: 324 sets
Exchange Price: 4 Knight Badge per set
1000, [Umbilical Cord of the Mother Goddess of All Things]
Inventory quantity: 1 unit
Exchange Price: 1200 Knight Badge
The resource exchange list has hundreds of items on each page, totaling more than three hundred pages.
They are all high-end supplies.
Anything below seven stars doesn't even qualify for this list.
This demonstrates just how profound the foundation of the Knight Empire truly is.
The resources of the Flame Frost Continent are incredibly abundant.
Upon seeing a resource at the end of page ten, Lancelot immediately resolved to acquire it.
"With the umbilical cord of the Mother Goddess of All Things, we won't have to worry about the main material for the Nine-Star Miracle of the Genesis Ovary advancing to the Nine Stars."
The inventory list includes information and images about the umbilical cord of the Mother Goddess of All Things.
Its color is warm and jade-like, like milky white vines, with extremely fine golden-green veins on the surface. It feels warm to the touch, as if it is pulsating slightly with life, containing Infinity vitality, and is compatible with the Genesis Ovary.
Compared to the Steel Feather Cloak, which serves as Guardian Blade, the Genesis Ovary is a greater concern for Lancelot.
The latter cannot enter the World Furnace for enhancement, consumes more resources, and has a much lower chance of advancement than the Steel Feather Cloak.
Even so, Lancelot relied on the high mountain of the Earth Guardian and had the God of Flame Gelfis, one of the three great Miracle blacksmiths of the Astral Realm, to entrust him with a task.
For other factions, the cost would be several times higher.
"Well, is there anything you find acceptable?" Chancellor Sanchez's voice, tinged with a slight smile, rang out.
Upon hearing this, Lancelot's heart stirred, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as a brilliant idea suddenly popped into his mind.
As far as he knew, the Barbarian Soul Race had developed a peculiar talent in order to counter the Undead Race's most proficient "Undead Conversion" ritual due to their long-standing war with the Undead Race.
The ability to Genesis Ovary seems to work in tandem with this talent.
If my guess is correct...
Lancelot tilted his head back and looked at Chancellor Sanchez across from him with a smile.
The latter, who had been wearing a somewhat smug smile, suddenly felt uneasy. For no reason, Sanchez felt a tightness in his wallet, as if he were being watched by something indescribable.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have a solution that might resolve the urgent shortage of military manpower among the nobility. Would you like to consider it?"
Upon hearing this, a noticeable increase in wariness appeared in Chancellor Sanchez's eyes.
The smile on Lancelot's face, in particular, looked increasingly familiar.
Upon closer reflection, isn't that the expression I make before I scam someone?
Under normal circumstances, Chancellor Sanchez would have gotten up and left immediately, not giving Lancelot a chance to continue speaking.
Unfortunately, the latter's words struck at his weak point: a shortage of troops. These four simple words were the most troublesome problem for the Knight Empire.
Although the Barbarian Soul Race has a strong reproductive capacity and their individual combat strength far surpasses that of the Undead Race, the problem is, can you really compete with the Undead in terms of numbers? You must be out of your mind!
If this young man can truly solve the empire's urgent shortage of troops, even if only temporarily, it will greatly alleviate the pressure on the overall battle line and give the rear a breather.
Often, in the clash between civilizations, victory or defeat hinges on just one crucial moment.
"You say!"
With a long sigh, Chancellor Sanchez looked Lancelot up and down, then pressed his fingers to his temples and spoke.
Lancelot didn't play any fancy tricks; he simply took out the Genesis Ovary and activated the "Spiritization" property of this Miracle Divine Artifact.
The Power of Genesis surged forth and entered the seat beneath Prime Minister Sanchez.
The latter was taken aback at first, then his expression hardened. He stood up and walked to the side to look. The eyes that had been carved on the front of the stone chair suddenly came to life.
Then, arms, short legs, head, and even internal organs were born one by one.
The inanimate chair came to life directly under the "Spiritization" property of the Power of Genesis.
Furthermore, due to the extraordinary materials used in the seat, it had been in close contact with Main God- level life form for many years, thus acquiring the latter's aura. As a result, after becoming a life form, its rank directly reached the God Level.
Although it was only the weakest tier among the God Level and had little potential for improvement, it still caused Prime Minister Sanchez's eyes to gleam with divine light.
He immediately thought of the pile of Barbarian Soul Race statues buried under the yellow earth.
If only statues could come to life like chairs.
The number of Barbarian Soul Race doubled in no time!
With this thought in mind, Chancellor Sanchez fixed his gaze on the Genesis Ovary floating in mid-air, a dangerous glint flashing deep in his eyes.
Lancelot seemed oblivious to Chancellor Sanchez's reaction, maintaining a calm expression, though his heart was pounding in his chest.
He suddenly felt a pang of regret; perhaps he shouldn't have so hastily revealed the power of the Genesis Ovary.
Fortunately, Chancellor Sanchez simply took a deep breath, and his expression gradually calmed down.
He gave Lancelot a deep look and said, "Young man, you should be glad that it's me standing before you, not Commander-in-Chief Gore. Once he goes mad, he won't care about your background."
"You're right, I was indeed hasty this time," Lancelot nodded in agreement.
At the same time, he also realized that the significance of the Genesis Ovary to the Knight Empire was probably extraordinary.
Otherwise, the shrewd and calculating Prime Minister Sanchez wouldn't have acted this way.
"There's another reason. Sanchez probably mistakenly believes that the Genesis Ovary is my Guardian Blade. If he finds out that this Miracle Divine Artifact is not Guardian Blade, the consequences will be unimaginable..."
"Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?" Chancellor Sanchez asked, sitting up straight. This time, he completely regarded Lancelot as an equal.
This is the allure of Miracle Divine Artifact.
It really can create Miracle.
Lancelot didn't mince words, stating directly, "I hope to temporarily borrow the umbilical cord of the Mother Goddess of All Things to upgrade my Genesis Ovary to the level of Nine-Star Miracle, so that I can better serve the Empire."
Even with Chancellor Sanchez's composure, he paused for a moment upon hearing Lancelot's words, then looked at Lancelot with a peculiar and subtle gaze.
It looked as if they were looking at a thick city wall.
Lancelot, however, seemed to channel Gustavo's inner self, appearing completely unperturbed.
That's right, he wanted to White Wolf.
Just tell me if you're willing or not!