Orc Territory
"It's not exactly a set, but rather a set of spirit pattern equipment specifically designed for the Heavenly Craftsman Rabbit Demon, used to speed up the construction of spirit pattern buildings." Lin Xu examined the spirit pattern equipment in front of him and nodded in satisfaction after confirming that it was correct.
With a casual wave of his hand, the set of spirit-patterned equipment transformed into a stream of light and flew towards the edge of the territory.
"What a waste, what a waste..." Elder Jiang looked at the data on the attribute panel with heartache. "Such good equipment, if it were given to a mage, who knows how much it would increase their combat power..."
In his opinion, even melee fighters are not qualified to use such good equipment!
Item: Heavenly Craftsman Legguards Grade: Cyan (Excellent) Type: Magical Artifact Effect: Movement Speed +50%, [Illusory Rock Form-Refining Spell] Effect +20%, Mana Cost -10%
Introduction: Light as the wind, sculpting rocks wherever it goes, a rabbit demon that had just finished laying the floor received an order, abandoned its work, and ran back to its territory along the paved path, donning the spirit-patterned equipment that had fallen from the sky without hesitation.
"Whoosh~"
The rabbit demon, already known for its speed, became even faster after donning several pieces of spirit-patterned equipment. Its legs seemed to be spring-loaded, and it practically left afterimages on the spirit-patterned stone slabs, covering hundreds of meters in the blink of an eye.
It stands on the open ground, treading on the earth. The square meter of ground surges like a soft bed, reshaped and solidified with each breath, and a stone slab engraved with patterns takes shape.
With a faint glow, the energy circuit within the stone slab was opened, becoming part of the stone path that extends into the wilderness.
"Previously, it took about 10 seconds to create a spirit pattern floor tile, but now it only takes 3 seconds..." Lin Xu nodded in satisfaction. The spirit pattern equipment he refined came with a Grandmaster-level Illusory Rock Form-Refining Spell. As long as the Heavenly Craftsman Rabbit Demon tried to control this spell, it could speed up the formation of the stone slab.
Having witnessed the tangible results, Lin Xu continued refining without hesitation.
To improve refining efficiency, he directly used the Source Fire this time.
Accompanied by strange fluctuations, the entire crafting process was accelerated. A few minutes later, the second set of spirit-patterned equipment appeared, followed by the third, the fourth...
Lin Xu only stopped after making four sets of Heavenly Craftsmanship equipment.
Even with the boost from the Source Fire, crafting a set of spirit-patterned equipment still takes more than ten minutes.
The Soul-Devouring Mist dispelled by the Spirit Pattern Stone Slab only extends a maximum of 5 meters, accommodating a maximum of 5 Heavenly Craftsman Rabbit Demon working simultaneously.
The orc territory is about 5 li (2500 meters) away from Xuanwei Monastery.
Each spirit-patterned stone slab is 1 meter on each side, and only 2,500 slabs are needed to connect two territories.
"At 3 seconds per brick, it won't take more than two hours to clear the road..."
"Take these, Mom, Wanqing. These are spirit-patterned equipment I specially made for you." Lin Xu handed two "freshly made" jade pendants to his Mother Lin and Jiang Wanqing. "These jade pendants come with a protective array that will automatically activate when you encounter danger. Moreover, as long as you are in my territory, once the protective array is activated, it will warn me."
Mother Lin took the jade pendant and put it on. Seeing that Jiang Wanqing was still hesitating, she reached out and took it from her, smiling as she put it on her, "Take it, this is a token of A-Xu's affection."
"Hmm? The road is open?" Lin Xu looked up at the edge of the territory.
Through division of labor and cooperation, the rabbit demons built a road to the border of the orc territory in less than an hour, faster than he could forge magical artifacts.
"The Bond between the Daoist temple and the orc territory has stopped weakening..." Lin Xu sensed it for a moment and immediately felt relieved.
This means that as long as the current state is maintained, the orc territory will remain in its current location.
"You all can wander around the Daoist temple for a bit. I'm going to the orc territory." He glanced at the group, then rode a cloud towards the temple. "The road is repaired; I'm going to take over the orc territory."
"A-Xu, why don't you take us with you to see it?" Elder Jiang spoke up, "This is the first time I've ever seen orc territory."
"Alright, everyone can join in the fun~" Lin Xu glanced at the curious and expectant gazes of his Mother Lin and Jiang Wanqing, and nodded.
The Evil Eye patrolled along the way, and any movement in the wilderness would be detected immediately, ensuring their safety.
Without landing, Lin Xu soared through the clouds, crossing the spirit-patterned stone path in just a few minutes, and arrived at the orc territory.
"A vast grassland~" Jiang Wanqing looked at the emerald plains at her feet. Apart from a rugged wooden and stone building in the center of the territory, there was lush pasture everywhere.
Through waist-high grass, rows of wooden fences separate large tracts of grassland, forming relatively independent pastures.
Herds of cattle and sheep graze on the grassland, leisurely grazing on the green grass.
Name: Cattle Farm Level: Level 1 Building (Upgradeable)
Scope: 1000 mu Effect: Cattle growth +100%, pasture growth +100%
We are recruiting: 0 draft cattle, 3 dairy cattle, and 9 beef cattle (1 cattle per month; cattle breeds can be adjusted as needed).
Introduction: Orc farm architecture, rugged yet practical. "It can even produce draft cattle!" Elder Jiang exclaimed, looking at the attributes of the cattle farm. "A-Xu, this cattle farm is a money tree! Whether it's the milk produced by dairy cows or the beef, leather, tendons, etc. produced by beef cattle, they are all valuable resources."
There are also oxen for plowing. Although ordinary adventurers don't need them, those who have homes and businesses in the Spirit Realm can't do without them. I have some old friends who are quite wealthy in the Spirit Realm, some of them are even estate owners. I'll try to reconnect with them someday and see if we can exchange some resources."
Lin Xu's eyes lit up slightly. "Grandpa, are there many Lineage with territories in the Spirit Realm?"
Elder Jiang nodded. "Not many, but not few either. Like the Chen Lineage in Meng City..."
He paused here, then stopped talking about painful things. "For example, in Floating Light City next to Meng City, at least the Ma Lineage and the Xu Lineage definitely have territory in the Spirit Realm."
"Are there many lords in the Spirit Realm?" Jiang Wanqing asked her grandfather with a puzzled look.
"The difference lies in the crucial point of whether or not one has consolidated Territory Authority..." Lin Xu shook his head. "Merely seizing a territory without consolidating its Territory Authority, without the power of a lord, doesn't make one a true lord. The territory is still at risk of being taken over by others..."
The power of Spirit Realm Lord stems from authority; as long as one is within their territory, they receive corresponding bonuses and gain almost limitless magical power.
Those pseudo-lords who have not yet consolidated their authority are no different from local tyrants and gentry in reality. They may appear glamorous in ordinary times, but their territories could be seized if they are besieged by other adventurers from the Spirit Realm.
"I see..." Jiang Wanqing nodded in understanding.
"A-Xu, what are you thinking?" Elder Jiang seemed to have seen through his thoughts.
Lin Xu smiled and said, "Merge!"
Most of the Spirit Realm territories are actually just Spirit Realm buildings, a space of one or two acres, which are occupied by adventurer teams or small Lineage, and expanded generation after generation, thus becoming a legacy.
In the harsh environment of the Spirit Realm, these small territories are precarious and could be overthrown at any moment.