Chapter 377: World First Kill, Digesting Rewards! (6000)

Chapter 377: World First Kill, Digesting Rewards! (6000)

The reward for the first kill of the Zorma Behemoth was secondary.

The most important thing was the world announcement that might appear!

To them, this was supreme glory!

After all, this kind of announcement would let Survivors all over the world know your name.

It would be extremely prestigious when bragging in the future.

Everyone erupted with unprecedented damage!

At this moment, terrifying damage numbers appeared one after another.

[ – 11592! ]

[ – 121 ]

[ – 42400 ]

[ – 13252 ]

[ – 225 ]

[ – 1823 ]

[ – 229 ]

[ – 744! ]

[ – 11421 ]

…

Dense damage numbers appeared.

Among them were also the damage caused by those team leaders pulling out strange props from their backpacks!

The scene was too chaotic.

No one was sure whose hands the final first kill would fall into.

And right at this moment, an exquisite figure appeared, and then she extended her right hand and snapped her fingers!

"Snap!"

[ – 56231! ]

An unprecedented damage number appeared.

It was precisely the ultimate burst skill of Sarah Blade Dance — Shadow Bloom!

This Zorma Behemoth health dropped to zero, and then it exploded with a 'boom'!

That huge body collapsed like a tall building, and then turned into a pile of ice crystal debris.

The Survivors stared eagerly at the system prompts, and then shouted in frustration one after another!

"Damn it! Did not grab it!"

"I did not grab it either, did the brothers of the Ice Tiger grab it?"

Wu Xinghu spread his hands and said helplessly, "It was not me. You guys grabbed it too fast. I did not even react before it was already being grabbed…"

Everyone laughed out loud.

"Brothers, I just saw a damage of over 50,000 appear at the end. It is estimated that that person took the first kill."

"Forget it, if we did not get it, we did not get it. Anyway, we are the first in the whole district to take down the Zorma Behemoth, and we can brag to people from other districts in the future."

"Haha, I have already recorded it. One hour and seventeen minutes. I do not know if there is anyone faster than us in the entire server."

"I do not think so, after all, we have that person this time. He alone did almost half of the output."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

This Zorma Behemoth challenge could be said to have allowed everyone to experience a sense of participation and fun.

At the same time, it also greatly improved the command ability and cooperation of the major army leaders.

It was still very good.

Some Survivors stared at the ground where the Zorma Behemoth fell, seemingly expecting something.

When everything dissipated, they found that nothing dropped, and disappointment appeared in their eyes once again.

…

…

At the same time.

When that Zorma Behemoth died, a system prompt appeared in front of Cao Xing.

[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance killed Zorma Behemoth lv50, Tier 5 Commander-level creature, Prestige +2000, Points +2000.]

[Because you are the first entity in the entire server to kill the 'Zorma Behemoth', do you want to make a world announcement?]

Cao Xing chuckled, "Is there really a full-server announcement?"

Without thinking, he directly clicked 'No'!

Cao Xing still liked to keep a low profile.

Immediately afterwards, the second system prompt appeared.

['Zorma Behemoth' crusade successful. In this campaign, you and your territory residents dealt a total of 229 million damage, ranking first on the output leaderboard.]

[Obtained leaderboard reward: Zorma Scale Fragment (Orange) * 1, Ice Dragon Core (Orange) * 5, gold point + 5]

[According to the damage you dealt, you additionally obtained point reward this time: 22,900…]

…

…

The moment he saw the prompt, ecstasy appeared in the eyes of Cao Xing once again.

"Haha, it gave over 20,000 points again. This is too comfortable!"

You must know that when he wiped out an entire Ice Nest Monster legion earlier, it only gave a little over 13,000 points!

This time there were a full 23,000.

In addition to this, there were also 5 [Ice Dragon Core (Orange)].

According to the exchange ratio, this was equivalent to half a dragon-series gold treasure chest, and the harvest was quite astonishing.

"Comfortable… So comfortable!"

Cao Xing was overjoyed.

However, besides these rewards, there was also a new reward.

That was a fragment whose surface was also ice-blue, as large as an adult face, and with very irregular edges.

It looked just like a huge piece of scale that had been shattered.

Glancing at the attributes.

[Zorma Scale Fragment (Orange): Special Prop]

[Prop Introduction: A scale from the dragon Zorma. After being shattered, it gave birth to the weakened Zorma Behemoth]

[Prop Effect: After collecting 10 fragments, you will obtain a complete Zorma Scale. The Zorma Scale contains extremely strong defense and is an excellent forging material.]

(Note: This fragment is an exclusive leaderboard reward and cannot be traded.)

…

"Good fellow! A scale from Zorma?"

Cao Xing was instantly shocked!

You must know that the Ice Dragon 'Zorma' was a fierce existence at the true god-level!

And what was the concept of a true god?

Even when the God of Light possessed his divine persona, he was completely on a different level from a true god!

A scale on its body was definitely extremely formidable!

"You only need to collect 10 fragments to get a complete Zorma Scale!"

Cao Xing grasped the fragment in his hand, and desire appeared in his eyes!

Of course, the difficulty of this was certainly very large.

After all, this thing could not be traded.

Equivalent to the ten days of this second-stage challenge, you had to get first place in the Zorma Behemoth challenge every single day to obtain a complete scale.

Otherwise, this would be scrap.

Cao Xing had Hilda after qualitative change, so there should not be any problem.

As for people from other districts, wanting to maintain first place every single day would be very difficult.

After the battle ended.

Sarah, Hilda, Bjorn and others had all walked back.

Sarah said softly, "Lord, the mission has been successfully completed."

"Well done, all of you are great."

Cao Xing wore a sincere smile on his face, and his mood could be said to be extremely good.

After all, the conquest of today yielded truly bountiful harvests.

Points alone had already reached 99,000. One can imagine what kind of concept this was!

It allowed him to directly exchange for 99 senior troop recruitment scrolls, and then form a hundred-person bond effect with Xiao.

Thinking of this, Cao Xing could not wait anymore.

"Let us go, time to return!"

Although on the map, the other four red dragon heads were still there, which meant that the battles of other people were not over yet.

However, the distance was too far, a full two to three thousand kilometers.

By the time they rushed over, the Zorma Behemoth would have already been wiped out.

So he did not have the idea of snatching a second one.

Of course, if they split forces to act later, they could consider it.

Everyone followed behind Cao Xing and walked toward the territory.

When the Zorma Behemoth challenge ended, it was already 6:30.

Therefore, by the time they returned, it was already evening.

From afar, they could see a bustling scene in their territory.

Currently, in his territory, the number of refugees, Arctic People, goblin coolies, and villagers added up to a total of 311 people.

Under the efforts of so many staff members, various buildings in the territory were being built at high speed.

Every time Cao Xing came back, he could see changes in his territory and felt extremely gratified.

And with these more than two hundred people returning to the territory.

Territory resident Cao Yi was the first to greet them, "Respected Lord, welcome back."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Did anything happen in the territory today?"

Cao Yi reported, "There are two things."

"The first thing is that the city walls of our territory have all been upgraded to intermediate frost city walls. Do you see if further upgrades are needed?"

Hearing this, Cao Xing looked around.

He found that all the city walls around the territory had turned frost-white, looking full of a stern aura.

"Not bad, your efficiency is very high."

There were blueprints for advanced city walls in the Dragon Shop.

Thus, Cao Xing directly opened the shop.

[Do you want to consume Ice Dragon Mark * 500,000 to exchange for advanced frost city wall construction blueprint?]

…

Although the price was very high, given the reserve of over 5 million Ice Dragon Marks belonging to Cao Xing, it was nothing at all.

He clicked to exchange directly.

[Exchange successful, Ice Dragon Mark – 500000…]

Then, he glanced at the attributes of the blueprint.

[Advanced Frost City Wall Construction Blueprint]

[Blueprint Effect: Can upgrade intermediate frost city walls to advanced frost city walls]

[Armor: 600]

[Durability: 30000]

[Attached Special Effect: Advanced Frost Halo (Makes friendly units within 50 meters near the city wall gain an additional 150 points of armor, and damage taken by the city wall is reduced by 20%)]

[Area: 10 meters long * 8 meters high * 2 meters wide]

[Materials required for upgrade: Intermediate Frost City Wall * 1, Stone * 500, Glacier Shard * 300, Iron * 50, dragon rock ore * 10]

[Time required for upgrade: 18 hours 24 minutes…]

…

…

"Not bad, the armor and durability of the advanced city wall have both increased by more than double. Coupled with an advanced halo, the defense is still very strong."

"Similarly, the materials required are also several times more than the intermediate city wall, and this time gold materials like dragon rock ore are needed."

Cao Xing glanced over and found that there were more than 8,000 pieces of dragon rock ore in his backpack, which was more than enough to upgrade these 600-plus city walls.

Thus, he clapped his hands together and clicked to learn directly.

Then he instructed: "Cao Yi, tomorrow you guys can start upgrading the intermediate city walls to advanced ones."

"A city wall requires 18 hours. This is a big project, you can take your time."

Hearing the instructions of Cao Xing, an expression of emotion surfaced on the face of the old man once again.

"The Lord is as considerate of subordinates as ever. I will convey your will."

Cao Xing smiled, "Now start reporting the second thing."

"The second thing is that a few wanderers visited the territory today. They claimed to be fallen nobles with rich commercial experience."

"Seeing that our territory is developing well, they want to join our territory, so I asked them to wait for you in the tavern first."

Pondering appeared in the eyes of Cao Xing.

"Fallen nobles? It should be that the recruitment function of the tavern has taken effect."

"And with rich commercial experience, could it be management-type talents?"

A few traces of interest were stirred up in his heart.

After all, his territory really needed some related talents.

"I see. I will go take a look at these people in a moment."

Having said that, Cao Xing glanced at those staff members who were still working and asked, "Why have you not let them rest yet?"

The old man Cao Yi replied somewhat awkwardly, "These Puteng Village villagers said today is their first day working in the territory, and they want to perform well."

"I told them to go back and rest, but one by one they refused."

Cao Xing smiled.

Then he shouted directly: "All staff members, stop your work and go to the cafeteria to eat."

The voice echoed throughout the entire territory.

Those staff members looked at each other, then put down the props in their hands one after another and walked toward the cafeteria area.

No one here would violate the orders of Cao Xing.

Then, Cao Xing turned around to look at the combatants on the scene and praised: "Your performance today is all very good."

"So now, I will let the combatants who have reached Tier 3 max level carry out the breakthrough."

There were indeed quite a few Tier 3 combatants remaining in the territory of Cao Xing.

Such as those earth mages, as well as some Nightmare Archers who failed their breakthrough last time.

As soon as those words fell, he directly opened the [Dragon Shop] and spent 3 million Ice Dragon Marks to exchange for 60 Advanced Hearts of Power inside.

Then he directly said, "Tyren."

The old mage walked over respectfully.

Cao Xing took out all the Hearts of Power and then said, "Have all those mage apprentices come over to collect them, and then begin the breakthrough."

"Those who fail can simply continue to use a second one."

"As for the Nightmare Archers who failed their breakthrough last time, come over and collect them as well."

"Today, I will let all of you break through to Tier 4."

Hearing this, the group of mage apprentices and those Nightmare Archers on the field instantly had moved expressions in their eyes.

All of them supported their left shoulders with their right hands, then slightly bent down and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your bestowal, generous Lord…"

[Because of your generous gift, Tyren Rocktalker's loyalty has increased. Current loyalty: 95]

[Because of your generous gift, Patty's loyalty has increased. Current loyalty: 87]

[Because of you…]

[…]

[…]

Everyone began their breakthrough.

Consuming a total of 58 Advanced Hearts of Power, these mage apprentices and the remaining few Nightmare Archers all broke through to Tier 4.

Cao Xing also felt very gratified in his heart.

In this way, there were no longer any combatants below Tier 4 in his territory.

Including those Dragon Blood Warriors and Ascalon Warriors, they were also about to reach Tier 4 max level and could transform towards Tier 5.

However, those warrior classes were easier to talk about; after all, there was the [Divine Warrior Altar] to directly break through.

As for non-warrior classes, they would require a large number of [Expert-level Heart of Strength].

Shaking his head, he would consider these matters later.

Cao Xing announced, "Alright, you can all disperse and go rest."

Nearly two hundred combatants all dispersed.

At the same time, Wild Boar Warrior Rabb walked towards him holding a pair of pitch-black twin blades.

He reported respectfully, "Lord, according to your instructions, we have already brought back all those Goblin corpses!"

"And those Arctic People prisoners are over there as well."

After speaking, he pointed to a corner beside the plaza.

Indeed, many figures were standing there.

There was also a large pile of corpses on the ground.

As for that group of newly joined Arctic People, their faces still carried some lingering fear.

However, having stayed in this territory for half a day, they had already been infected by the working atmosphere here, and the fear in their hearts had long since vanished.

Especially when they saw the scene where those Arctic People were all robust and healthy, carrying stones and walking as if flying, they were even more shocked.

The Arctic People of this territory were obviously much stronger than other Arctic People.

In other words, they possessed strength surpassing ordinary people.

This was a matter sufficient to subvert their worldview!

It was a recognized consensus in this world that Arctic People could not possess strength.

Yet in this territory, everything appeared to be commonplace.

Therefore, during the process of waiting, they were extremely curious about what kind of person the lord here actually was.

And at this moment, they finally saw him.

With a faint smile on his face, Cao Xing said, "So, as you can see, your original territory has already been destroyed by Goblins."

"Are you now willing to join my territory and contribute your own strength?"

One of the Arctic People tentatively asked, "Respected lord, after joining your territory, can humble Arctic People like us also possess strength like other Arctic People?"

Cao Xing nodded, "As long as you make contributions, of course you can."

Hearing this, all the Arctic People immediately said respectfully, "We are willing. Being able to contribute a portion of our strength to this sacred territory is our honor."

[Recruitment successful, Arctic People: Samantha / Brown / Fitch… have joined your territory, territory population +18…]

[…]

These Arctic People were all good hands at work, and their efficiency was much higher than those villagers.

With an immediate increase of 18, his mood became even more pleasant.

What surprised Cao Xing was that there were actually female Arctic People among them.

Of course, their physiques were still the same as male Arctic People—short in stature with thick waists and broad shoulders.

"Cao Yi, take these Arctic People over to Du An's place."

Territory resident Cao Yi said respectfully, "As you command, Lord."

Afterwards, these Arctic People followed this old man toward the center of the territory.

After finishing this, Cao Xing called Hilda over.

"Hilda, let's hatch all these corpses."

The Blood Spider Queen slightly bowed.

"As you wish… my lord…"

Cao Xing could sense that Hilda's attitude toward him was changing day by day.

It was a change of completely setting down her status and swearing loyalty to him.

As those words fell, the Blood Spider Queen gracefully extended her right hand, condensing a cluster of red blood Qi, which then rapidly fell onto those Goblin corpses.

Their bellies swelled rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then burst open with a 'poof' sound.

In the blink of an eye, a large number of Blood Spiders crawled out from inside.

After appearing, these Blood Spiders began to rapidly devour the corpses beneath them.

Soon, more than two hundred corpses disappeared without a trace.

Cao Xing calculated that these two-plus hundred corpses hatched about a thousand Blood Spiders, which was still very good.

After a wave of explosions, the damage was off the charts.

Coupled with being able to instantly stack one hundred layers of Blood Poison, it could be said to be quite formidable.

"Alright Hilda, have these Blood Spiders find a place to stay, and you go back to rest as well."

"As you command… my lord."

With those words, she gracefully turned around and walked toward her residence.

Following closely behind her were densely packed red spiders crawling on the ground.

Moments later, only Cao Xing was left here.

He thought to himself, "Now, it's time to digest the rewards from the daytime."

Having 99,000 points, exchanging all of them for recruitment scrolls would enhance the territory's strength quite a bit.

However, Cao Xing was in a bit of a dilemma regarding which class to exchange for first.

Currently, there were many classes he needed.

One was a Wind Mage, and the other was a Silver Hand Knight.

Needless to say for the former.

He had a [Genadi's Mage Handbook (Orange)] in his hands, which recorded many powerful wind-type skills and was of great help to his territory.

Cao Xing urgently needed a Wind Mage with good talent to study this handbook.

As for the other Silver Hand Knights, they were naturally prepared for his future Gryphon Knight Order.

Besides these, there were earth mages, Star Country swordsmen, Wild Boar Warriors, Ascalon Warriors, Centaurs, and so on…

These were all relatively urgently needed classes.

Earth mages and Star Country swordsmen could form a hundred-person bond effect.

As for the other three intermediate classes, although their bonds had already been formed.

But from the previous army of Others, Cao Xing had seen…

Aside from the hundred-person bond, upon reaching the thousand-person bond and ten-thousand-person bond, even more powerful effects would be activated.

Pondering for a moment, Cao Xing shook his head.

"Forget it, the road must be walked step by step, and food must be eaten one bite at a time."

"Although these classes are quite important, given my point acquisition speed, I will eventually be able to exchange for all of them."

"Therefore, for now, let's exchange for the Star Country swordsmen and put together a hundred-person legion first."

Thus, Cao Xing opened the point shop and clicked on the advanced class exchange interface.

A system prompt appeared.

[Whether to consume points: 99,000, to exchange for Tier 3 Star Country Swordsman Recruitment Scrolls * 99?]

"Yes."

In an instant, Cao Xing's points were completely depleted, leaving only a little over three hundred points at the end.

In his inventory, more than ninety scrolls appeared out of thin air.

Of course, the points on the leaderboard would not decrease because they were cumulative points.

Cao Xing first called Xiao out.

This swordsman said respectfully, "Lord, please give your instructions."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "I am preparing to recruit a batch of new Star Country swordsmen, and they will be uniformly led by you hereafter."

Swordsman Xiao was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but he did not say much more.

"As you command, Lord."

After giving his instructions, Cao Xing directly took out all the scrolls in his inventory and clicked summon.

[Whether to use Star Country Swordsman Recruitment Scrolls * 99?]

[Please note: This class is an advanced class and requires occupying 3 territory population]

[…]

Cao Xing was slightly stunned, "Do such advanced classes also occupy more population?"

It didn't matter much to him; anyway, his Level 8 Lord's Manor still had 1,500 population, which was very abundant.

At the same time, he looked forward to the attributes of this advanced class even more.

The next moment, all the scrolls disappeared.

In front of him, there were now 99 hexagram magic arrays!

These hexagram magic arrays were much smaller than when summoning Xiao.

However, the display was equally astonishing!

In the sky, a densely packed rain of swords fell.

"Clang! Clanking!"

These incomparably sharp longswords deeply penetrated into the ground.

A low voice sounded.

"The brilliance of martial arts passed away like a shooting star, and the longswords in our hands fell silent in the wind…"

"We step forward, we raise our swords and fight…"

"The wind is still blowing, the sword is still silent…"

"Even as years flow and time changes, the fire in our hearts has never been extinguished…"

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