Chapter 256

"Glory is my life!"

As soldiers recruited in large numbers from military camps, they knew from the moment they were born that they would most likely die silently on the battlefield.

Only a very few lucky individuals or those with exceptional talent can stand out and rise to the rank of hero.

They never harbored any resentment about this, because their very existence was defined by fighting and sacrifice.

But now, the lord has actually built a cemetery for these cannon fodder and even erected a monument for them.

This stirred an unprecedented emotion within them, making them wish they could immediately fight to the death for their territory.

Even Fordring and Onyxia, who were standing to the side, couldn't help but glance at each other, their eyes showing thoughtful expressions.

[You delivered a speech that greatly boosted the morale of all units, who were willing to give their all. Your territory has been awarded a special title: Land of Glory]

[Land of Glory: Increases the probability of attracting refugees to the territory by 20%, increases the probability of spawning combat-type talents among refugees by 10%, and increases the lord's personal charm by 10]

(Title description: Glory never fades with death, but shines even brighter. The souls of the fallen heroes will become countless stars, watching over this Land of Glory.)

Shen Xing was stunned when he saw the prompt in front of him, not expecting his speech to have such a special effect.

But things quickly calmed down.

He raised his hand to quell the Fervor crowd and continued, "While our fallen brothers are certainly worthy of our remembrance, those of you who have survived must continue to move forward and strive to become stronger."

"Because only by becoming stronger can we make a greater contribution to the territory."

"Having gone through this tough battle, everyone here should have grown considerably."

He's right. After that large-scale battle, the surviving soldiers seemed to have changed somewhat.

Some attributes improved slightly, while others learned new basic skills.

The orcs and skeletons, in particular, generally saw their aptitude increase by 1 to 4 points.

The life-or-death trials of the battlefield are the best way to unleash potential, and no training can replace this.

Shen Xing announced loudly, "Now, let's begin the reward system based on merit."

"All participants will receive one Elite Soul as a reward."

The 20 players with the most kills will receive one Boss Rank Soul as a reward.

"Don't worry about those brothers who stayed behind; you will each receive a reward of 200 Soul Stone!"

Upon hearing this series of rewards, the soldiers held their breath for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, hundreds of people erupted in thunderous cheers, shouting "Long live the Lord!"

With a wave of his hand, Shen Xing took out a total of 20,000 Soul Stone, 622 Elite Soul, and 20 Boss One Star Soul.

"Team leaders, step forward and distribute these resources."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hellscream, Gorehowl, Da Hou, Black Arrow, Xiao Hei, and other generals stepped forward to accept the souls and Soul Stone.

Then, based on merits and contributions, the rewards were distributed to each branch of the military.

Soon, all units received their respective rewards.

Amidst their excited gazes, they collectively absorbed the souls and integrated them into their bodies.

"Buzz... buzz..."

More than six hundred beams of light lit up simultaneously, and the vast fluctuations of the soul almost solidified into a tangible form.

This is the largest upgrade in the territory's history.

[Your territory unit: Infernal has successfully evolved to Boss One Star ★, activating the skill: Meteor Fall!]

[Your territory unit: Dretch has successfully evolved into Elite ★★★!]

[Your territory unit: Orc has successfully evolved into Boss One Star ★!]

[Your...]

The notification messages flooded my screen like a waterfall.

It took three or four minutes for the rising spiritual energy to gradually subside.

Shen Xing quickly compiled some statistics.

Of the 622 Elite Soul, 478 were successfully obtained.

The units are divided into the following categories: 184 Orcs, 121 Skeleton Archers, 82 Black Moon Knight, 54 Dretch, and 37 Werewolves.

Of the 20 Boss One Star Soul, 15 were successfully obtained.

They are: 6 Orcs, 6 Infernal, and 3 Black Moon Knight.

This success rate is quite good; it's already above the average.

At this moment, those soldiers who had succeeded clenched their fists, feeling the surge of power within their bodies, their expressions filled with excitement.

Those troops who failed were dejected, some even sitting on the ground in frustration.

At this moment, the lord's voice boosted their confidence once again. "Those who have failed should not be discouraged; there will be many more opportunities for improvement later."

"As long as everyone works together, everyone here will be able to break through to the Boss, or even Overlord!"

The soldiers raised their weapons and shouted in unison, "Long live the Lord!!"

They had no doubt about Shen Xing's words.

Because time and again, it had been proven that he, as the lord, possessed miraculous abilities that could help them all continuously become stronger.

Chapter 174: The Dragon Girl's Metamorphosis, the Birth of the Third Hero!

Under Shen Xing's orders, the captains of each unit led their troops to their respective posts.

Patrolling, training, absorbing Soul Stone.

Compared to before, they are now filled with even greater fighting spirit and are full of motivation.

At this time, six people remained in the open space.

Besides Shen Xing riding on the back of the giant wolf, there were three orc generals.

And Tirion Fordring and Onyxia.

The two seemed to still be in shock from what had just happened, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"What a magical territory."

The old knight gazed at the spirited warriors and remarked, "Though they are still weak, I can feel a vibrant, upward-striving energy within them."

"I feel as if I'm seeing the scene when the Silver Hand were first established, just like that, Unity Is Strength and full of hope."

Beside her, the black-haired dragon girl crossed her arms and said indifferently, "She does indeed have some presence."

"Unfortunately, the troops in this territory are mostly low-level skeletons and orcs, limiting their future potential."

Fordring turned his head, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "Race doesn't define everything. I've seen the noblest orcs and the most despicable humans."

"A person's ultimate achievement is never determined by their birth."

The black-haired dragon girl paused, as if she had thought of something, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

Yes, what does race even represent?

Even among the dragon race, which prides itself on its nobility, there are traitors who will betray their entire race to save themselves.

Compared to them, they are even inferior to these orcs.

Shen Xing overheard their conversation and asked with a smile, "Mr. Fordring, have you ever had contact with orcs?"

The old knight raised his head, a gentle smile still on his face, "Yes, orcs were once a very powerful race, scattered across all planes."

"However, that was a long time ago."

"Furthermore, due to certain rules, I cannot tell you much more, please understand."

Shen Xing suddenly understood and stopped asking questions.

Next, they were led to an open space in the East District, the same place where the [Advanced Training Ground] and [Goddess of Evolution Temple] had been placed yesterday.

Shen Xing explained the function of the two buildings to the five generals, and also instructed them to Chosen to go to the Goddess Temple for evolution.

"Oh! A hundred times gravity? That sounds pretty challenging!" Gorehowl gripped his battle axe, his eyes instantly blazing with fierce fighting spirit.

Da Hou echoed, "I'd rather try the 'Sword Star Corridor' and see if I can clear it under Common gravity."

Even Hellscream, standing to the side, had a glint of eager anticipation in his eyes.

Shen Xing smiled slightly, then opened the territory building interface.

[Would you like to sacrifice 5000 Agility to infuse the Goddess of Evolution Temple with divine power and gain 10 evolution slots?]

"Yes."

As he clicked "confirm," a beam of red light descended from the sky and landed directly in the center of the Goddess Temple.

The silent statue seemed to come alive again, its surface emitting a faint glow.

The temple gates slowly opened.

"Alright, go and arrange for someone to come and break through, and for them to train in the gravity chamber."

Shen Xing instructed, "Oh, and call Nimue over. Prioritize getting her to break through to the Tier Two."

"Yes, my lord!"

The three orc generals immediately sprang into action, turning and leaving the area.

The old knight beside her also took his leave, leaving only the black-haired, blue-eyed dragon girl behind.

She looked at Shen Xing, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

In fact, Onyxia uses the body of Demon Blade, but she is completely different from the Demon Blade.

Her temperament was colder, and her appearance was more eerie. She occasionally emitted a shadowy power, as if she might disappear at any moment.

"Onyxia, is there something you need?" Shen Xing saw through her thoughts and asked.

The dragon maiden raised her head and solemnly replied, "Dragon Lord, I do indeed have some matters to report to you."

"After returning home last night, I sorted through the memories in this body's mind and received a lot of information I had never seen before."

"Blue Star, technological society, Golden Eagle Kingdom, Razor Association, assassin training, etc..."

"Besides these, there's something even more surprising."

She paused, took a deep breath, and said, "I think... I can go to the world you're in..."

Shen Xing's pupils contracted slightly, and he asked incredulously, "You mean... you can quit the game?"

"Yes..."

Onyxia nodded gently.