Chapter 272: Return to the Territory, Everyone Levels Up! (6200)

Yao Yiming quickly called out the names of several residents.

Seven or eight Ice Nests were just within range.

Although these residents were afraid, they had practiced beforehand and obeyed Yao Yiming's commands quite well.

Following his command, a dozen Destroyer Crossbows fired instantly!

"Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh!"

A terrifying sound of air being torn apart approached!

Sixteen arrows were fired simultaneously.

These arrows carried terrifying force, blowing away the thick snow and easily plowing a trench into the ground!

At the same time, the Ice Nests had just landed and were preparing to hatch the first wave of monsters!

However, just at that moment.

Two arrows violently pierced the bodies of the Ice Nests.

"Thud! Thud!"

[-3542]

[-3315]

These Tier 2 Ice Nests, which only had 4500 durability points, were blasted apart in an instant!

"Boom! Boom!"

The Ice Nests exploded, turning into fragments all over the ground!

At the same time.

Yao Yiming's points increased by 8 immediately!

Seeing this scene, everyone's eyes filled with surprise!

The power of the [Destroyer Crossbow] was beyond imagination.

But at this moment, 5 Ice Nests had been missed.

A large number of Ice Nest Monsters had already hatched from them.

Seeing this, Cao Xing and the others remained vigilant in the rear, ready to strike at any time.

And Yao Yiming, having witnessed the terrifying power of the Destroyer Crossbow, felt much more at ease.

He quickly ordered: "Number One, push the crossbow forward 50 meters!"

"Number Two, 7 o'clock direction, move 70 meters!"

"Number Eight, follow Number Two and advance!"

Following Yao Yiming's orders, seven or eight territory members pushed the crossbow launchers and began to advance rapidly.

Yes, the [Destroyer Crossbow] was a medium-sized crossbow, and it was not fixed.

Although this thing was very heavy, it could still be pushed if they exerted enough force!

Just as they arrived at the designated positions.

Over a hundred Ice Nest Monsters were already charging toward them!

"Roar! Roar!"

These monsters let out low roars from their mouths, exceptionally ferocious.

This made the Arctic People, who had not experienced battle, feel a bit fearful for a moment.

But Yao Yiming did not panic in the face of danger. Just as the monsters were about to reach them, he quickly gave the order.

"Fire!"

The residents pressed the launch buttons without hesitation!

"Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh!"

Eight [Destroyer Crossbows] erupted instantly!

The giant arrows, carrying terrifying force like meteors, directly pierced through the bodies of one Ice Nest Monster after another, and their momentum did not diminish at all!

After passing through a dozen Ice Nest Monsters, they directly hit the giant Ice Nests behind them!

"Boom! Boom, boom!"

One by one, the Ice Nest Monsters, along with the Ice Nests behind them, all exploded!

The first wave of a dozen or so Ice Nests was easily dealt with by them.

Seeing this scene, everyone on the field was energized.

The Arctic People shouted excitedly.

"By the Earth Mother, the Arctic People can actually control such powerful forces!"

"Haha, these Ice Nests seem vulnerable!"

"The Arctic People are the bravest warriors!"

A smile appeared on Yao Yiming's face, but he immediately put away his sense of contempt.

Because he knew that the number of Ice Nests summoned by the medium Ice Dragon Horn was far more than this!

Sure enough, five minutes later, another dozen or so Ice Nests descended!

However, because they already had the experience of dealing with them, everyone felt much more at ease this time.

After seeing where these Ice Nests landed.

Yao Yiming quickly directed them to move the crossbow launchers and then adjusted the shooting angles!

"Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh!"

As the [Destroyer Crossbows] fired, those Ice Nests were shot to pieces within less than 30 seconds of landing!

And Yao Yiming's points increased by another dozen or so!

And because the Ice Nests descended in waves every five minutes, they had no enemies left after finishing off this wave.

So the scene before them could only be described as easy.

There was no other way; the crossbows Cao Xing gave them were obtained from high-level maps like the Witch's Castle.

Using them to deal with Tier 2 Ice Nests and Ice Nest Monsters was a piece of cake!

Moreover, Yao Yiming did not need to wait for all the monsters to hatch before fighting; it could be said that compared to Cao Xing's challenge, it was not the same difficulty at all.

Time passed slowly.

About an hour later, through his commands, Yao Yiming had already wiped out 12 waves of Ice Nests and gained over a hundred points.

Cao Xing also confirmed that there were basically no problems on his side.

Now, he himself had to return to the territory to start the Ice Dragon Horn challenge and climb the rankings.

Of course, just in case, one person had to be left behind to deal with any missed monsters.

So, Cao Xing gave Renice an instruction.

"Renice, you stay here and watch the battlefield. If there are any missed monsters, you deal with them."

"If there is any abnormal situation, remember to contact me."

"After the battle here ends, you return directly to the territory."

Anyway, their territory was not far away, just over ten kilometers.

At full speed, Renice would only need a few minutes to arrive.

This powerful Tier 4 leader-level archer tightened her grip on the Withered Spirit Longbow and said solemnly: "Understood, Lord."

Cao Xing nodded, then sat on the Mammoth with Liu Muxue.

He looked at the Yao siblings and said: "You guys be careful, I'm returning to the territory first."

Both of them had excited expressions in their eyes: "Okay, Great Lord Cao Xing!"

"Goodbye, Brother Cao Xing!"

Hearing the latter sentence, Cao Xing was stunned.

He saw Yao Yiming's sister, Yao Ying, looking at him with a playful smile.

Smiling, Cao Xing called over Assam and Sarah.

"Let's go, we need to head back too."

After speaking, the group dashed toward the location of the territory!

Da Bai led them in a charge all the way!

A few minutes later.

Cao Xing saw his territory.

At this moment, night had already fallen.

However, the territory was still brightly lit.

Several lighthouses illuminated the scene inside and outside the territory.

After identifying Cao Xing's identity, the territory gate opened automatically.

They quickly stepped from the dirt outside onto the bluestone floor inside the territory.

After returning to the territory, there were still many residents active outside.

When they saw Cao Xing, they all greeted him with respectful expressions.

"Good evening, Lord."

"Good evening, Lady, may you be well…"

Cao Xing also responded with a smile.

Walking along the way, he found that the staff who had gone out to collect resources had all returned and were preparing to rest.

However, Du An was still leading a group of Arctic People to build various structures.

Seeing this, Cao Xing called Du An over.

"Respected Lord."

Cao Xing asked directly: "Du An, why are you still working at night?"

Du An wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a smile appeared on his resolute face.

"Lord, it's like this, because the Intermediate Machinery Factory and the King's Altar you ordered are already in the final stages of construction."

"If we work overtime tonight, we can finish the construction."

"Then tomorrow we need to continue building the Mage Tower and the Warrior Barracks. Time might be a bit tight, so rushing it now can speed up the progress a lot."

"Also, Mr. Braum and Mr. Andrew brought back many Goblin laborers today; our territory's residential houses are almost not enough."

"I was thinking that Lord would probably arrange for us to build residential houses tomorrow, so I made some preparations in advance."

Du An reported in one breath.

Cao Xing was stunned for a moment, then chuckled: "You have a heart."

It had to be said that this Arctic Person was quite smart.

He already knew how to take the initiative to consider things for Cao Xing and the development of the territory.

Du An said solemnly: "It is my honor to share the burden for you, Lord!"

Cao Xing let the Arctic People start training and even gave them the Heart of Strength for breakthroughs; this matter had a great impact on Du An.

In his heart, he had already regarded this territory as a sacred place, a place that absolutely must not be destroyed or trampled upon by others!

Cao Xing could naturally see the excitement in Du An's eyes, and he smiled and said: "Although work is important, don't work too late."

"We will be fighting outside the territory in a while. Once you build the Intermediate Machinery Factory and the King's Altar, go and rest."

Hearing this, a joyful smile appeared on Du An's face again.

"Understood, Lord."

After speaking, he turned around and went back to work.

Then, Cao Xing took Liu Muxue to the cafeteria to have a meal.

He took out some of the Crimson Snapper, Snowflake Snapper, and even Emerald Snapper harvested today, cut a few pieces, and placed them on the table.

The meat of the snapper was softer than salmon, but it also contained magic power and was very delicious.

Cao Xing and Liu Muxue tasted two pieces and felt as if their tongues were about to melt!

Especially the Rouge Snapper; although this fish was only of blue quality, its taste did not lose to the purple-quality Snowflake Snapper.

Just after cutting it open, one could smell a faint, fresh fragrance.

Taking a bite, it was even more of a delicacy in the human world.

"Not bad, not bad, these magic-infused fish really taste great!"

"Once I get the formula for pet food, I'll have Braum go fishing everywhere, and soon I can achieve fish-eating freedom!"

Cao Xing thought happily.

The fish on the table was quickly eaten by them, and their mental strength increased by another notch.

After eating and drinking his fill, he called Dahua over.

This simple-tempered cook came to Cao Xing's side and said respectfully: "Respected Lord."

Cao Xing said: "We will continue a large-scale battle tonight and need to prepare a large amount of food for our warriors to replenish their strength."

"I will trouble you with the logistics."

Dahua said respectfully: "No trouble, Lord, preparing food for these warriors is our duty."

"Alright, then you go ahead."

"Understood, Lord!"

After speaking, she turned and entered the kitchen area to get busy.

And Cao Xing, taking Liu Muxue, came outside the territory.

Then, he shouted directly.

"All combat personnel, assemble!"

Hearing Cao Xing's voice, the combat personnel walked over in droves.

It took two minutes for all three hundred or so combat personnel in the territory to assemble.

They were divided into five squads, standing in different positions.

Cao Xing scanned them one by one.

One squad was over a hundred Wild Boar Warriors, all at max level 20.

Another squad was a legion composed of 101 Ascalon Warriors, also all at max level 20.

Beside them was an archer squad composed of 31 Nightmare Court Archers, holding giant bows and entwined with vines.

On the other side was Cao Xing's big killer!

A legion composed of 35 powerful Dragon Blood Warriors!

Plus Braum, Assam, Sarah, and others.

Cao Xing's territory could already be called a place with many strong people!

Looking at everyone's determined eyes.

Cao Xing said: "Everyone is ready. Tonight I will summon the power of the dragon again, and this will be another protracted battle."

Hearing this, the veterans in the territory, that group of Wild Boar Warriors and Ascalon Warriors, were all eager to try!

Rabb said excitedly: "Don't worry, Lord, the Wild Boar Warriors will definitely perform well this time. No matter how many monsters come, we will wipe them all out."

"That's right, the Ice Nests that have descended these past few days are too few, not enough for us to stretch our muscles!"

"Haha, the Wild Boar Warriors are going to show off their skills again!"

Looking at their excited appearance, Cao Xing smiled and said: "Don't worry, the number of monsters that will appear in a while will definitely exceed your imagination, even exceeding any previous time."

"Don't get scared."

That's right, this time Cao Xing was prepared to use the [Ice Dragon Horn (Large)].

The coverage area reaches a diameter of two hundred kilometers. According to projections, the number of territories within this range will definitely exceed one thousand.

In other words, the number of Ice Nests descending near his territory will definitely exceed 8,000 in 6 hours!

If it really goes like before, letting every Ice Nest finish hatching 500 monsters to maximize profits…

Then they will have to deal with over four million Ice Nest Monsters!

Although they won't appear all at once, this number is still truly terrifying…

You have to know, the entire District 17 only has 190,000 people.

The number of Ice Nest Monsters is even 20 times that!

However, with Cao Xing's current strength, he has just such powerful confidence!

After all, compared to the last time he challenged the medium Ice Dragon Horn, his strength has undergone a qualitative change.

Especially the trip to the Witch Forest, which allowed a large number of Tier 4 leaders, and even commanders, to appear under Cao Xing!

However, those Wild Boar Warriors and Ascalon Warriors have already reached the maximum level.

Before this, Cao Xing can first boost their strength.

Lest the experience points be wasted during the upcoming battle.

Thus, Cao Xing took a look at his backpack.

[ Intermediate Heart of Strength ] * 153

"Not bad. Just need to exchange for 60 more Intermediate Hearts of Strength, and they will all be able to break through."

Although exchanging for these items requires 600,000 Ice Dragon Marks, which is an astonishingly huge sum.

Even those large legions right now wouldn't be able to come up with it.

But for Cao Xing right now, it doesn't matter.

Anyway, the things in the Dragon Shop that needed to be exchanged have mostly been exchanged.

Moreover, with Harold the blacksmith, Sabina the poison master, and Francesca the alchemy master, these three are constantly working.

They can create a large amount of revenue for the territory every day.

Therefore, Cao Xing will soon be able to earn back this expenditure.

[ Consume 600,000 Ice Dragon Marks to exchange for 60 Intermediate Hearts of Strength? ]

"Yes."

[ Exchange successful, Ice Dragon Marks – 600,000 ]

…

The number of Hearts of Strength in his backpack directly reached 213.

Cao Xing said: "Ascalon Warriors, Wild Boar Warriors, all step forward!"

More than two hundred people took a step forward in unison, then looked at their lord with determined gazes.

Cao Xing waved his hand casually.

In front of him, more than two hundred bright red crystals suddenly appeared!

Each crystal contained a pure aura, and now that more than two hundred were gathered together, it gave people an even more vast feeling!

Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn to those bright red crystals on the ground.

The Ascalon Warriors exclaimed.

"By the gods… this seems to be something that can let us break through to Tier 3. There are actually so many?"

"It's too miraculous. I stayed in the army for such a long time before and never saw this kind of thing, yet the Lord brought out so many at once!"

"That's right, this one item is equivalent to saving us at least four or five years of time!"

On the field, those Ascalon Warriors and Wild Boar Warriors were all stunned.

Including those Nightmare Court Archers and Dragon Blood Warriors, their eyes were filled with shock.

After all, taking out more than two hundred Intermediate Hearts of Strength at once is not an easy thing.

According to the way the indigenous people of this world grow stronger, after they reach a certain bottleneck, they can also use some other items to break through if they don't have Hearts of Strength.

These items also contain pure power, but they are very precious!

Generally, only those nobles or kingdom knights are qualified to use them.

As for ordinary people, they can only slowly improve their physical fitness through grinding effort.

It takes three to five years to have a chance to break through the bottleneck and reach a higher realm.

Therefore, the Heart of Strength is equivalent to an acceleration item, skipping the intermediate process of grinding effort and allowing a direct breakthrough.

Those Wild Boar Warriors asked excitedly: "Lord, are these for us?"

Cao Xing smiled and said: "That's right, you have been at level 20 for a while now, and you can already possess even stronger power."

Hearing this, a burst of cheers rang out below.

"Haha, that's great! We are also going to become powerful Tier 3 warriors!"

"The Lord is truly omnipotent!"

"Long live the Lord!!!"

The Wild Boar Warriors and Ascalon soldiers were extremely excited.

[ Due to your generous gift, territory member: Lamino's loyalty has increased, current loyalty: 100 ]

(Loyalty is full; the other party will now unconditionally execute your orders)

[ Due to your generous gift, territory member: Benny's loyalty has increased, current loyalty: 100 ]

[ Due to you… ]

…

A large number of loyalty increase messages appeared.

Among them, the loyalty of the vast majority of warriors reached 95, and some even reached 100!

At this rate, it feels like it won't be long before everyone reaches 100 loyalty.

Cao Xing had a look of joy on his face, then smiled and said: "Alright, everyone line up to receive your Heart of Strength, and then all of you break through."

Upon hearing the order, the Wild Boar Warriors and Ascalon Warriors all lined up, and each received one [ Intermediate Heart of Strength ].

Then, they gripped the bright red crystal and crushed it directly.

"Crack! Crack!"

The sound of crystals shattering was incessant.

Pure power flowed into their bodies.

In an instant, the aura on everyone began to rise rapidly!

The momentum of two hundred people breaking through to Tier 3 simultaneously was very astonishing!

It was even felt by the entire territory.

Those Goblin laborers and staff members all looked towards the gate with curious expressions.

Da Zhuang said excitedly: "By the Earth Mother Goddess! Our warriors are getting stronger again!"

"The aura on them is so terrifying. It feels like every single one of them could deal with a ferocious Stone Beetle!"

As for the Goblin laborers, they watched this scene in shock.

During the time they were slaves, they had served many territories.

But they had never seen a territory give birth to so many Tier 3 warriors at the same time!

Including the power-hungry Dragon Blood Warriors, they were also staring fixedly at the people who were breaking through.

Meanwhile, everyone's breakthrough was coming to an end.

Waves of powerful aura rose up from them!

[ Your territory member: Lamor has successfully broken through to a Tier 3 normal creature, basic attributes increased by 100%… ]

[ Your territory member: Dante has successfully broken through to a Tier 3 elite creature, basic attributes increased by 100%… ]

[ Your… ]

…

More than two hundred system notifications flooded the screen in an instant!

The momentum of all the warriors surged significantly!

Moreover, this was a group of warriors where the vast majority had full loyalty!

Even if Cao Xing ordered them to go to their deaths collectively right now, to deal with an Ancient Dragon, they would execute it without hesitation.

This is his confidence!

With this group of powerful soldiers, Cao Xing would even dare to charge a ten-thousand-man Knight Order!

And not just an ordinary Knight Order, but one with at least Tier 3 strength.

Heroic spirit suddenly arose in his heart, and Cao Xing ordered.

"Then now, everyone go outside the territory and prepare for battle!"

"Understood! Lord!"

After speaking, several hundred combat personnel were divided into several waves, walked out of the territory, and began to defend different areas.

And Cao Xing did not underestimate the enemy.

He came to the foot of the territory's wall and took out all the remaining dozens of [ Destroyer Crossbows ].

Because the Intermediate Wall is only sixty centimeters, it is not yet possible to place this kind of large equipment.

But as it continues to be upgraded later and the wall thickness keeps increasing, it will be possible to place some war tools on it.

By then, there will be warriors outside the territory fighting monsters, and various large war tools on the walls.

Inside the territory, there will be various arrow towers, plus those Ancient War Trees.

It can be said to be truly an iron bucket.

Everything was ready, and Cao Xing said: "Are you all ready?"

"Ready!"

The soldiers shouted in unison.

Cao Xing nodded slightly.

Then he took out a large horn, as thick as an arm, from his backpack.

[ Use Ice Dragon Horn (Large)? ]

[ Please note: This horn has too wide a coverage, the challenge difficulty is extremely high, and it cannot be defended by a territory of the current scale. Please use with caution! ]

Even the system felt that the difficulty of the large Ice Dragon Horn was extremely high.

However, Cao Xing did not hesitate at all.

He clicked 'Yes' directly!

And he still chose the material drop rate bonus.

The next moment, a loud dragon roar resounded through the night sky!

"Roar!!"

This dragon roar spread out for over a hundred kilometers, and nearby Survivors couldn't help but look up at the sky.

[ Successfully used Ice Dragon Horn (Large), please prepare for battle… ]

…

Meanwhile.

In the District 17 chat channel, a different notification appeared.

Regional Announcement: "Survivors please note, Survivor Lord 'Cao Xing' has used [ Ice Dragon Horn (Large) ], buying more development time for a large number of Survivors…"

Even the content of the regional announcement had changed.

At this moment, the originally noisy chat channel fell silent instantly.

Then, it was like a tsunami of exclamations!

Xiang Wenyou: "Holy crap! Holy crap! Great Lord Cao Xing has made a move!"

Ou Yang: "Did I misread it? The system said he used a large Ice Dragon Horn. How many monsters will this level of horn summon?"

Gao Yu: "Not sure, but a medium Ice Dragon Horn already has a diameter of sixty kilometers. A large one is definitely over one hundred kilometers, maybe even higher!"

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