Chapter 299: Hidden Dangers of the Ancient Battlefield, Undead Army (6000)

Chapter 299: Hidden Dangers of the Ancient Battlefield, Undead Army (6000)

Cao Xing casually manipulated the vines.

How should he describe his current feeling? It was as if his territory had turned into a 3D floor plan, and he could move these territorial buildings around as he pleased.

This included those residential houses, the Tailor Shop, the Blacksmith Shop, and so on.

He could move them however he wanted; he only needed to lay down soil and clean up the rubble afterwards.

At that moment, a sudden thought struck Cao Xing, "Since both the Tailor Shop and the Blacksmith Shop can be moved, can the furnace and the Lords Manor be moved as well?"

If that were possible, Cao Xing would have a lot more room for operation!

If he ever caused trouble outside and enemies came knocking to exact revenge in the future,

he could even pack up his territory and run away!

However, when Cao Xing manipulated the underground vines to approach the furnace and the Lords Manor, he discovered a regrettable fact.

Even the giant vine couldn't shake these two types of buildings in the slightest.

The soil underneath was the same; after being cut by the vines, it didn't budge an inch at all.

Seeing this, Cao Xing thought to himself, "As the core buildings of the territory, the large furnace and the Lords Manor cannot be moved, is that it?"

Clearly, this was the power of the system.

It forcibly anchored the furnace and the Lords Manor in one place, preventing Survivors from easily moving their territories.

He also gave up on this idea.

"Forget it, I'll just develop here. Anyway, the terrain around my territory is pretty good!"

Next, Cao Xing began to continue familiarizing himself with the manipulation of this giant vine.

For a moment, he rearranged the guard towers and the Elemental Arrow Tower, and the next moment, he moved the dormant Ancient Tree of War outside the territory.

Cao Xing had a blast playing with it.

Until half an hour later, Cao Xing could basically control these vines as smoothly as his own arms.

At this time, a sudden thought struck him again.

"Downward!"

The next moment, the main vein of this giant vine grew downwards at extreme speed.

"Rumble!"

All the frozen soil, gravel, and even some metal minerals along the way were brute-forced open by it!

Five hundred meters…

One thousand meters…

One thousand five hundred meters…

This giant vine continued to delve deeper.

In Cao Xing's perception, the geological strata here seemed to have changed, and the soil had become somewhat moist.

Extending all the way to about two thousand meters underground, this giant vine finally seemed to have reached its limit.

"Two thousand meters, is this practically the limit length of the vine?"

However, it was already enough for him.

You must know that the diameter of Cao Xing's territory was only one thousand meters.

According to this length, Cao Xing could expand his territory to a diameter of three to four thousand meters.

The territory's area would skyrocket significantly!

And most importantly, this vine would continue to grow over time.

In the future, even if Cao Xing built a Giant City, as long as this vine was around, he could casually change the layout of his territory!

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction.

"Very well, in that way, the second round of territory expansion can begin."

"But not right now; everyone is resting right now."

"Let's wait until tomorrow."

At this time, Juliette and Nive also approached.

They had been standing nearby just now, watching Cao Xing manipulate the vines, and looks of astonishment continuously flashed through their pretty eyes.

As a botanical scholar, Juliette also knew how miraculous this plant was and how much huge help it could bring to the territory.

The giant vine being able to grow out so quickly, aside from various acceleration props, was inseparable from the care of the flower sisters.

Tranquil smiles also appeared on the faces of the two women.

Juliette said softly, "My Lord, besides this vine, the Twilight Vine you asked me to plant last time has also finished growing."

"And according to your instructions, that grown Twilight Vine has already been transferred by us into that water well."

Hearing this, Cao Xing looked toward his farmland area, next to which was a newly dug water well.

Hazy mist drifted from the wellhead, and it was still emitting a faint glow.

It was as if something magical in the well was glowing.

"Not bad, not bad. With the Twilight Vine, this water well will turn from an ordinary well into the Twilight Spring."

"According to the system's introduction, this spring water also carries a purification effect."

"In this way, the materials for making holy water are only missing the last one, the Aurora Grass."

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction, and then praised, "Juliette, Nive, you've worked hard. The development of the territory cannot do without your contributions."

Juliette said softly, "Being able to help My Lord makes us very happy as well…"

"That's right, that's right! My Lord can rest assured and leave all kinds of plants to us; Nive and Sister are very capable!"

At this moment, tranquil smiles appeared on the faces of the two women.

Cao Xing noticed.

The chilly moonlight of the night poured down, illuminating their already fair skin with a layer of luster.

Stunningly beautiful.

This also made him couldn't help but admire them for a while longer.

Faced with Cao Xing's gaze, Juliette and Nive blushed slightly, holding each other's small hands, seeming a bit nervous.

Right at this moment, Cao Xing suddenly took out two things from his backpack.

These were two dresses.

One of the dresses resembled a blooming tulip, its vibrant colors complementing the exquisite tailoring, while the pearl decorations on the neckline, like morning dew, emitted a warm and moist luster.

The other dress seemed to be woven from moonlight, its elegant and understated colors resembling a tranquil lake surface, and the lace trim on the skirt hem was like butterflies dancing gracefully, light and lively.

The gazes of the two women were instantly attracted by these two pretty clothes.

Juliette immediately exclaimed, "Wow! Such pretty clothes!"

Nive beside her also chimed in, "That's right, that's right, I've never worn such pretty clothes before!"

The Tree Spirit Race was a race living in the jungle.

For them, the best clothes were the leaves of the holy tree.

Including when Cao Xing first met these Tree Spirit Races, the clothes they wore were also woven from leaves.

However, loving beauty was a woman's nature.

This included these guardians as well.

Therefore, upon seeing such pretty dresses, the two sisters couldn't take their eyes off them.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "For you two. I think these two dresses suit you very well."

Upon hearing this, surprise smiles simultaneously appeared on the two women's faces.

Then, they asked somewhat insecurely, "My Lord, are these really for us?"

"We've never worn such pretty clothes before; will we not match up to them…"

However, Cao Xing shook his head and said, "No way. With your beauty, how could you possibly be unworthy of wearing such clothes?"

Hearing Cao Xing's praise and encouragement, the insecurity on the two women's faces disappeared, replaced by slightly blushing faces.

Cao Xing continued, "Come, take them."

At this time, they also plucked up their courage and came to Cao Xing's side.

Nive took the pale yellow dress, while Juliette took the silver-white one.

They reached out with fair hands, carefully stroking them, reluctant to let go.

Little Nive joyfully said, "I've seen that pretty witch sister wear one before, and it was so pretty. I didn't expect that I'd also get to wear such pretty clothes."

"Thank you, My Lord!"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "As long as you like them."

At this time, Juliette and Nive exchanged glances.

Then they walked over together and hugged Cao Xing's waist.

Cao Xing felt the two warm and soft bodies in his arms, and a faint fragrance drifted into the tip of his nose.

Because the Tree Spirit Race dealt with plants year-round, their bodies all carried a unique botanical fragrance…

The two women said with full shyness, "This… this is also a way of showing gratitude to family members from us…"

Hearing this, Cao Xing also smiled, letting them hug him.

His hands stroked their smooth hair.

A moment later, Juliette said softly.

"My Lord… We're going back to work. The Ice Spike Twining Flower seeds you brought back last time haven't been finished planting yet…"

"Next time when we have time… We'll wear them for you to see…"

That last sentence was spoken exceptionally softly by Juliette.

But Cao Xing still heard it. He nodded, "Alright, off you go."

Finished speaking, the two women reluctantly released Cao Xing's waist.

And Cao Xing also left this place.

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After leaving the backyard, Cao Xing's mood was very good.

After all, suddenly owning such a miraculous plant, it was really hard not to be happy!

Walking leisurely through the territory,

he simultaneously prepared to open the chat channel to see the Survivors' chatting.

After all, today when they went out, there had been a system announcement.

The army of the Ice Crystal Kingdom had arrived, and they summoned the vast number of Survivors to participate in the upcoming siege battle.

Cao Xing thought to himself, "I wonder how the battle over at Lake Doron City is going after a day, whether the two sides have started fighting."

"Or has it already finished fighting?"

And right at this moment.

Cao Xing suddenly saw the territory city gate open, and a tall creature with a feline head walked back, looking travel-worn.

It was precisely the Black Smoke Shaman: Blot Brimstone.

Cao Xing hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Blot, did you just come back?"

Blot respectfully said, "Yes, respected Lord. According to your instructions, I went to investigate that ancient battlefield."

"However, the situation is somewhat different from what we anticipated."

"Different?"

"Yes."

Blot nodded and said, "There are indeed traces of an ancient battlefield there, along with many damaged weapons, and occasionally some Tier 3 or Tier 4 Corrupted Corpses and Undead appear."

"But these monsters' levels are not high. I easily took care of them and prepared to head to the center of the ancient battlefield to investigate."

"Then, I saw a passage leading underground in the center area."

Cao Xing was even more puzzled, "An underground passage? You mean the real ancient battlefield is underground?"

Blot nodded once more.

"Yes, I walked down this passage and discovered an extremely vast underground space below."

"Aside from the traces of war, there was a terrifyingly large number of undead there, mighty and boundless!"

"Among them, some undead even brought me a strong sense of crisis!"

Hearing this, Cao Xing also frowned.

Blot was now a Tier 4 leader as well, coupled with his powerful status/buffs, even a Tier 5 leader couldn't pose a threat to him.

And for him to feel a sense of crisis, it meant that in that ancient battlefield, there might be undead above Tier 6?

Good heavens!

You must know that even Duke Baradin only had the strength of a Tier 5 commander level.

How strong must a Tier 6 undead be?

Blot continued, "Later, I worried that these undead would pose a threat to our territory, so I observed them there for a long time and found that this group of undead seemed unable to reach the surface for some reason."

"Then I hurried back to report this news to the Lord."

Cao Xing nodded, "Well done, Blot. Next time you gather intelligence, try to prioritize your own safety."

"Thank you for your concern, Lord."

Blot bowed slightly, his face still bearing a worried expression.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Lord, I feel that that ancient battlefield is a significant safety hazard for us."

"It is simply too close to our territory."

"And down below, there is also a terrifyingly large and powerful undead army…"

"Although those undead cannot come out at present, if they break out from underground one day, it will likely inflict a massive shock on our territory."

There was anxiety in the eyes of this Black Smoke Shaman.

And Cao Xing was also seriously pondering this issue.

I must say, his worries made sense.

Not far from his own territory, there was actually a massive underground ancient battlefield, and so many undead were hidden within it.

Once those undead rushed out, their territory would inevitably bear the brunt!

By then, caught off guard and suddenly facing a massive surge of undead, the consequences would be unimaginable!

These were not comparable to those low-level Ice Nest Monsters, but rather a group of terrifyingly powerful undead!

One could tell from how Duke Baradin, leading over a thousand warrior undead, could display combat power capable of fighting above his tier.

The number of the undead army below definitely far exceeded Baradin's undead army.

At this moment, Cao Xing couldn't help feeling fortunate that he had sent Blot down to investigate.

Cao Xing said solemnly, "I understand, Blot. This intelligence is very important to us."

"Now, go back and rest first. I will figure out a way for the rest."

With that, Cao Xing took out an [Ice Corruption Staff (Gold)] from his backpack and handed it over.

This Black Smoke Shaman could naturally sense the powerful magic contained within the staff Cao Xing gave him.

A level 30 golden staff could boost Blot's combat power by at least 20%!

He took it solemnly, "Thank you, respected Lord."

After saying that, he quickly left the place.

After he left, a thoughtful look appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

"I didn't expect that ancient battlefield to conceal such a huge danger."

"According to Blot's description, there might be Tier 6 or higher undead down there, and in quite a large number."

"In my territory, only Sarah, Assam, and Andrew have the strength to deal with Tier 6 creatures."

"Coupled with an Earth Dragon Mecha and a Frost Moose…"

"That makes a total of five Tier 6 combat forces, which definitely cannot contend with the monsters inside that ancient battlefield."

"And in the short term, unless I encounter some major events, I probably won't be able to continue significantly boosting my strength."

"Therefore, I need to think of other ways to deal with those undead."

At this moment, a flash of inspiration struck Cao Xing's mind.

He remembered that in the Bright Moon Treasure Chest he opened last time at Annuo River Village, there was a blueprint for the [Holy Water Recipe].

"This kind of holy water seemingly has exceptionally good effects against undead!"

"Now the required materials for making it, Twilight Spring Water, have been settled. All that's left is the last ingredient, Aurora grass, along with the Advanced Alchemy Workshop blueprint, and we can mass-produce this holy water."

"And if the quantity of this holy water is sufficient, even if there are Tier 7 undead inside, I am confident I can take them on."

After all, holy water's 30% debuff and 40% light attribute bonus damage were no joke.

Coupled with Cao Xing's [Eternal Power] bonus, it was practically the nemesis of the undead.

"It seems the progress of gathering Aurora grass also needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing decided to go straight to the [Blacksmith Shop] and the [Alchemy Workshop] to retrieve what Harold and Francesca had made.

Then he would go to the market to trade and see if he could collect these two things he needed.

Thus, he began walking directly toward the [Blacksmith Shop].

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Meanwhile,

in some corner of the distant Western Continent,

two humans wearing yellow expedition team uniforms, earth-yellow hard hats on their heads, and large toolkits strapped to their backs were laboriously crawling through a passage.

In addition, various tools were tucked around their waists; they could be said to be fully armed.

The names above their heads were: Jinx Garland and Dennis Reina.

If any Survivor were here, they would definitely recognize them.

These two were that relatively popular explorer couple currently on the world forum.

The two of them had opened a thread and shared their exploration videos on it.

They were very smart and very decisive.

Not long after the novice protection period ended, they found a local noble, sold their territory, and obtained their first batch of startup funds.

Then, carrying this money, they began their exploration career.

In this magical world, the last thing lacking was all kinds of bizarre places.

Moreover, these places all had some puzzle-solving elements.

This explorer couple seized upon this point and specifically went to these places to look for material.

From exploring a cannibal tribe at the very beginning and helping them find the tribe's guardian, a giant gorilla,

to later exploring a goblin nest and rescuing a princess who was close to corruption inside, bringing her back to the main city where the king personally rewarded them with a generous fortune.

And then later leading an army to burrow into the Jungle Troll's lair and wiping out this group of monsters in one go.

And so on…

As their videos became more exciting one episode after another, their popularity also grew higher and higher.

Every episode of their videos could get over ten million views!

And now, they were excavating a long-sealed passage, seemingly looking for some kind of material as well.

Dennis said softly to the camera, "Friends, I am Reina, and the one recording is my wife Garland. We meet again."

"As you can see, we are in an underground passage."

"This place is extremely hard to find; we also got the clues from a dead person."

"That dead person was buried deep within a cursed area. My wife and I detoured for several kilometers and spent several days digging underground to find his coffin."

"Cough cough, I digressed… But I can swear that astonishing secrets are definitely hidden here!"

"We have been excavating here for two days and are about to dig through this passage."

"Now, please witness with me the secrets deeply buried here for many years!"

With those words, he continued to raise the iron pickaxe in his hand and dig against the wall.

"Clang! Clang clang!"

The sound of knocking kept ringing out.

A moment later, the frozen soil ahead was finally dug through by him, and a green glow faintly emanated from within.

Behind him, the wife, who was using the system's built-in function to film, involuntarily moved the camera closer.

"Boom!"

As the wall was completely dug through,

an eerie, damp, and cold aura kept drilling out.

This caused a chill to run all over the bodies of the two.

Garland behind him looked somewhat worried, "Honey, this place gives me a very uncomfortable feeling. Should we not go in?"

And Reina in front said, "Dear Garland, don't worry, I'm here!"

"Don't forget, I am a man with the B-tier talent 'Burrower'. If we encounter danger, I can just take you to burrow underground and escape."

Hearing this, the worry on Garland's face gradually dissipated.

Because prior to this, they had indeed relied on Reina's talent to dodge crises time and again.

Then, this explorer couple eagerly crawled inside.

A green light flashed.

When their vision recovered, they suddenly saw a scene that made their scalps tingle.

The two of them widened their eyes, and because of the excessive shock, they even collapsed limply onto the ground.

A moment later, Dennis exclaimed, "God! What did I see?"

"Have we broken into a city of the undead?"

Before them, a massive number of undead creatures were active within an ancient underground city.

Undead bone dragons flying in mid-air, undead warhorses galloping on the ground, undead knights, and a massive amount of undead soldiers…

The undead auras on their bodies soared into the sky, converging into a green ocean!

Every single undead here brought a fatal sense of crisis to this couple!

Moreover, those undead sensed their arrival in an instant!

An unknown number of hollow eyes looked over.

The couple only felt their whole bodies trembling continuously, stiff in place as if a bind spell had been cast on them.

"Reina… Reina… Quickly… Quickly run!"

The wife's reminder brought him back to his senses.

And just as he was preparing to use his talent to escape, he suddenly saw a beam of black light abruptly shoot down from the undead ocean ahead.

A knight draped in battle armor and radiating black Qi all over slowly walked over.

The surrounding undead retreated one after another upon seeing this Black Knight.

An oppressive feeling originating from the depths of the soul descended.

Leaving only one thought in the minds of this couple.

Worship, submit…

However, rationality told them they must leave as soon as possible.

That Black Knight merely glanced at them.

The next moment, this explorer couple was struck as if by lightning…

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Aside from this explorer couple, sporadic posts had also been issued on the world forum recently.

These people came from all over the world, and they all said they had discovered a massive amount of undead underground in certain areas…

However, everyone's minds were on the Ice Nest, and no one cared about these news at all.

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