Chapter 162

At this moment, each of them was covered in mud and blood, and their bodies were soaked through by the heavy rain.

Steam rising from the warmth of the Bonfire created wisps of white mist.

"My lord/leader, we're back!"

Hellscream and Gorehowl approached him and respectfully reported.

Shen Xing nodded slightly and instructed, "You've worked hard. Take the brothers to rest."

"Eat when you're supposed to eat, take a bath when you're supposed to take a bath, and sleep when you're supposed to sleep."

He paused, then looked at the bald orc in the crowd. "Hellscream, you stay here."

"Yes!"

The generals responded in unison, and then each led their troops toward the inner city.

Only Shen Xing, sitting in her wheelchair, and Hellscream remained in the same spot.

"My lord, please give your orders!"

The bald orc stepped forward.

He instinctively assumed that the lord had left him alone because he had a task for him.

Shen Xing looked up, gazing into his eyes that shone with loyalty and Fervor, and said in a deep voice, "Hellscream, are you ready to evolve again?"

Yes, he still decided to give the [Proof of Hero] to the orc.

After all, in terms of combat power alone, Hellscream is the strongest in the entire territory.

Even the awakened hidden classes of Xiao Hei and Black Arrow are no match for him, and this is still Hellscream in his normal form.

If he were to activate his Half-Demon Transformation form, just like he did in the Temple of Nature that day, his combat power would be a terrifying level.

After all, in this state, he could even instantly kill mutated bosses of the same level!

Although Shen Xing believed that the biggest factor in his ability to instantly kill his enemy that day was not [Half-Demon Transformation], but another unseen power.

Regardless, Hellscream is the most worthwhile unit to train.

"Call out!"

An ancient-looking seal flew out instantly.

Hellscream caught the seal, feeling its cold texture, and asked in confusion, "Lord, what is this...?"

"The Proof of Hero is an item that can Metamorphosis you into a hero," Shen Xing explained briefly.

"Metamorphosis... Hero!"

Hellscream shuddered.

As recruited soldiers in this world, they naturally knew of the existence of the Proof of Hero.

From the moment they were summoned, a voice from the heavens told them, "A hundred battles will forge you into a hero; the day of your peak will be the day your race rises to power."

It means that they should fight hard and improve themselves, so that one day they will step into the realm of heroes and lead the entire race to rise.

As the saying goes, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier; the ultimate goal of every branch of the military is to become a hero.

The same applies to Hellscream.

However, with the opportunity he had been dreaming of right in front of him, he hesitated again.

"My lord, why don't you let Black Arrow or Xiao Hei break through?"

Hellscream said with a complicated expression, "They have great potential and are stronger than me."

"Such a precious thing, I... I feel unworthy of it."

Shen Xing glanced at him, inwardly complaining.

Shouldn't you take a look at what you're saying?

Ask Black Arrow and Xiao Hei if they dare to fight you.

"Hellscream, no need to think twice."

Although he was inwardly complaining, Shen Xing maintained a calm demeanor. "As generals of their respective territories, they will all have the opportunity to advance to the rank of hero in the future."

"Your advancement is so that you can better lead them and serve as a role model for progress."

"Advancing... boasting..."

Hellscream murmured repeatedly, a glimmer of understanding appearing in his eyes. "I understand, my lord!"

The lord must have felt that he was too weak and that his current strength was insufficient to lead the entire territory, which is why he gave him this Proof of Hero.

I must become stronger, stronger than everyone else, and I must not let down the lord's expectations and cultivation!

His gaze gradually hardened, and then he crushed the seal in his hand.

The next moment, countless beams of white light burst forth from the shattered seal, shooting into the mist-shrouded sky before disappearing.

For the first few seconds, there seemed to be no reaction.

And then, in the very next moment...

"Buzz—"

A beam of blazing white light suddenly descended from the rain-shrouded sky.

The beam of light seemed to shoot down from the Firmament, from another world, radiating an endless aura of holiness that even the mist could not block.

Even from thousands of meters away, this blazing white beam of light could be clearly seen.

Meanwhile, Hellscream, at the center of the pillar of light, is receiving a sacred baptism.

He spread his enormous, jet-black bat wings, and Hellfire erupted around him.

It was as if a demon from hell was receiving the power of an angel.

Sacred, evil, primitive, savage, wise.

Several completely different temperaments miraculously merged in the same creature.

As the fusion continued, a powerful and ancient force seemed to awaken within him.

A powerful aura spread like a tide, instantly covering the entire territory.

The group of laborers working in the fields couldn't help but turn their gazes over.

Then they all knelt down before the white pillar of light and worshipped it devoutly.

Shen Xing stood aside, watching Hellscream's breakthrough, and pondered, "Before advancing to hero level, Hellscream had already activated two talents that could affect all orcs."

"I wonder... what kind of Metamorphosis he will undergo after this breakthrough?"

He thought expectantly.

At that moment, Shen Xing suddenly noticed a longing gaze from beside him.

Turning his head, he saw an orc with a blood-red mark between his eyebrows and blood-red patterns encircling his upper body, staring intently at Hellscream.

It was Gorehowl riding a dire wolf.

His eyes were filled with intense envy and longing.

He knew that Hellscream, with the lord's help, was undergoing a new Metamorphosis.

But he only looked for a short while before turning away and silently leaving.

Gorehowl didn't have many thoughts on the matter, nor did it feel that anything was unfair.

He knew that he was now much weaker than Hellscream, and it was normal for the lord to invest resources in stronger individuals.

This further solidified his resolve to become stronger.

Gorehowl clenched his fists tightly, then turned and walked away into the distance.

Just then, a voice called out to him.

"Gorehowl, come here."

Gorehowl turned around in confusion and saw that the person who called him was the lord. He immediately rode his Mao Mao to meet him.

"Boss, what are your orders?"

Shen Xing looked up, smiled, and asked, "Hellscream is about to advance again. The gap between you and him is widening. What are your thoughts?"

"Boss, I have no idea."

Gorehowl shook his head, then explained, "I don't see Hellscream as an opponent, but rather as a challenger."

"The stronger he is, the more motivated I am to catch up."

"And I believe that one day I will catch up with him, and even surpass him!"

Looking into his confident and open eyes, Shen Xing smiled.

"Very well, now I'll give you a chance."

With a wave of his hand, he retrieved the [War Demon General Heart]: "By fusing with the power within this heart, you will inherit its authority and your combat strength will greatly increase."

"But similarly, because the energy contained in this heart is too violent, there is a high probability that it will explode and cause death."

"So, whether you're willing to take that risk is up to you."

Gorehowl looked at the blood-red heart in the lord's hand and realized its importance and danger.

The sheer energy emanating from it made his blood surge, and he even instinctively felt fear.

He couldn't imagine the immense pain he would endure if he were to integrate it into his body; he might even explode and die instantly.

Gorehowl paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Boss, is the success rate of fusing with this heart very low?"

"Yes, it's very low." Shen Xing nodded and asked with a smile, "What, are you scared?"

"No, that's not it."

Gorehowl scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "I'm just worried that if I die, I won't be able to serve you anymore."

Shen Xing was slightly taken aback, then smiled again and said, "Don't worry, if you die, I'll find a chance to revive you later."

"But due to some objective factors, I'm not sure how long this will take."

Upon hearing this, Gorehowl replied without hesitation, "Then I'm willing!"

"As long as I can continue to serve the boss, I'm not afraid of dying many times!"

"Very good, you are a loyal and brave orc." Shen Xing nodded in satisfaction.

He originally intended to fuse this heart with Hellscream or Xiao Hei.

But in Gorehowl, he saw an indomitable fighting spirit and a fierce nature.

Shen Xing wouldn't mind giving this type of soldier, who dares to fight and take risks, a chance.

"Let's begin." He threw out his heart.

Gorehowl caught it, feeling the immense power contained within, and his gaze gradually hardened.

"Whoosh..."