Chapter 389: Digesting Rewards, Recruiting the Wind Mage Legion (6000)

Amidst the envious voices of the Survivors, the time reached exactly 5:00 PM.

A system prompt appeared.

[Attention all Survivors, the second day's 'Zhuo Mas Claw' challenge has ended, and the 'Zhuoma Giant Beast' challenge has begun!]

[The Zhuoma Giant Beast has appeared within the district range. The challenge duration is 6 hours, and the number of remaining Zhuoma Giant Beast is: 5]

…

Seeing the system prompt, everyone exclaimed excitedly.

"Brothers, the World BOSS has spawned, let's go!"

"Haha, I didn't expect that after coming to this world, I could still fight a World BOSS. I wonder if the brothers I used to raid with back then are still around."

"To the person above, a twenty-year World of Warcraft player has arrived uninvited."

"Holy shit, this BOSS spawned right near my territory. When you bastards fight the BOSS, don't wreck my territory!"

"Don't worry brother, we'll definitely wreck it."

"…"

A large number of Survivors rushed towards the location on the map.

And Cao Xing also quickly opened the map to take a look.

The five red dragon heads on it were so conspicuous.

He said in the team channel:

"Muxue, take the warriors and gather at the location of the Zhuoma Giant Beast."

"Mm-hmm!"

Liu Muxue quickly led everyone into action.

Under various movement speed boosts, the marching speed of Cao Xing's warriors reached a terrifying level.

In less than ten minutes, they had already arrived at the location on the map.

And they were also among the first batch of Survivors to arrive.

That massive 'Zhuoma Giant Beast' was still in a calm state.

The number of people gathered around was only over four thousand.

Everyone did not launch an attack, but was waiting for more people to arrive.

Cao Xing rode the Mammoth Dabai, and Liu Muxue rode the Frost Moose.

The two walked towards each other, and the teams on both sides quickly merged.

This female knight had a gentle smile on her face, and then said.

"Here you go, Axing, these are the drops from the Zhuo Mas Claw."

Cao Xing took all these materials.

[Obtained: Ice Dragon Core (Orange) * 7]

[Obtained: dragon rock ore (Gold) * 3862]

[Obtained: Ice Dragon Mark * 647219]

[Obtained: glacier shard * 247215]

[Obtained …]

…

Seeing a full seven Ice Dragon Cores, a smile appeared on the corner of Cao Xing's mouth.

Then, he glanced at the quantity of materials in his backpack.

Yesterday, he killed six 'Zhuo Mas Claw', which gave 6 Ice Dragon Cores.

Then, for ranking first in damage to the 'Zhuoma Giant Beast', he was given another 5.

Today, he and Liu Muxue combined have accumulated 10 Ice Dragon Cores.

"In a moment, the Zhuoma Giant Beast challenge will allow us to obtain another 5."

"Calculating it this way, I can probably reach the number of 26 today."

This is a quite astonishing number.

After all, it only takes 50 to exchange for a Bright Moon Treasure Chest from the Dragon series.

According to the current pace.

Cao Xing can obtain at least 15 every day from now on.

When the challenge ends, he can almost exchange for two Bright Moon Treasure Chests, plus seven or eight Golden Treasure Chests!

Thinking of this, a sense of anticipation couldn't help but rise in his heart.

Meanwhile.

As the number of Survivors gathered below increased more and more, it soon exceeded ten thousand.

And because they already had the experience of one challenge yesterday, everyone was relatively familiar with the skills of the Zhuoma Giant Beast.

One of the raid leaders looked at his companions behind him and said: "Everyone, let's not wait, let's just start fighting!"

"If we start earlier, we can deal more damage, and our ranking will be higher."

"Anyway, everyone participated in yesterday's battle, and we've mostly figured out this BOSS's skills and opening moves, so the danger isn't high."

Hearing this, the team members nodded one after another.

Then, this raid leader led a large number of combatants and charged down.

When the first team started the charge, it was like triggering a chain reaction.

A large number of Survivors rushed down like a tide, engaging in battle with the giant beast that reached a size of one hundred meters.

The Zhuoma Giant Beast suddenly opened its eyes, and a cruel and violent aura emanated from its body.

"Whoosh!"

The terrifying dragon breath was sprayed directly.

The Survivors below hurriedly directed their evasion.

And Cao Xing glanced at the battle situation below, and then said: "Hilda, Sarah, go."

He still only sent these two.

Relying on them was already enough.

After all, he also had to give other Survivors a sense of participation, right?

However, this time, Hilda also brought over a hundred exploding Blood Spiders.

"Puff! Puff, puff, puff!"

A large number of Blood Spiders exploded at the feet of the Zhuoma Giant Beast.

In just an instant, it directly stacked 100 layers of Blood Poison.

Terrifying damage numbers began to jump one by one.

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…

The battle had started for less than a minute now.

When the Survivors saw that on the damage leaderboard next to them, there wasn't even a five-digit cumulative damage.

Cao Xing's damage numbers had already soared to six digits.

Everyone opened their mouths, then helplessly shook their heads.

"Should I say, as expected of Great Lord Cao Xing? His output in one second crushes the output of thousands of us."

"That's right, with Great Lord Cao Xing here, others shouldn't count on snatching first place."

"But it's okay, anyway, as long as you participated, you have a guaranteed 200 gold point reward, which is still quite good."

"Yeah, I heard that second place also gets an Ice Dragon Core, which can be exchanged for a Silver Treasure Chest."

"Do you think, based on Great Lord Cao Xing's current output frequency, it won't end the battle in just over an hour like yesterday, right?"

Hearing this, some of the Survivors seemed to have thought of something.

They reminded others in the chat channel one after another.

"Brothers in District 17, those who want to challenge the Zhuoma Giant Beast, hurry over. Great Lord Cao Xing has already arrived. With him here, it will probably end in just over an hour."

"If you come late, you won't even get to drink the soup."

Hearing this, other Survivors were also shocked.

"Holy shit? So fast? I'm coming right now!"

"Wait for me, it'll take me an hour to run there even if I run until my legs break!"

"Great Lord Cao Xing, fight slower, let this little brother touch the BOSS!"

The Survivors were also helpless.

Originally, according to estimates, one Zhuoma Giant Beast would take at least two or three hours to fight.

Like some special districts, they didn't even take down these 500 million HP by the time the Zhuoma Giant Beast challenge ended.

And what happened?

Cao Xing's side could take down the Zhuoma Giant Beast in one hour.

Even when the Lord System introduced the Zhuoma Giant Beast, it wouldn't have thought that at this stage, there would be a Survivor whose output could be this powerful.

For a time, a large number of Survivors from the original District 17 swarmed over.

Each of them almost used all their strength, running wildly on the snowfield.

At 18:24 in the evening.

One hour and seven minutes had passed since their Zhuoma Giant Beast challenge began.

And at this moment, the giant beast only had the last 1 million HP left.

All the Survivors held their breath.

Although they knew there was no hope of snatching the final kill, it didn't prevent them from trying.

For a time, everyone began to hold onto their big skills, preparing to save them for the end.

And Cao Xing ordered: "Herlie, Xiao, Assam, Bjorn, Victoria."

"Go!"

These five were all powerful existences under his command.

After receiving the order, they instantly rushed out like five shooting stars!

1 million HP, if it were in other districts, would take at least a few minutes to fight.

However, now.

Under the terrifying output of Cao Xing's seven main forces, the Zhuoma Giant Beast's HP poured out almost like flowing water.

In the blink of an eye, it reached 800,000…

700,000…

600,000…

Ten seconds later, the Zhuoma Giant Beast only had the last 90,000 HP left!

The Survivors immediately shouted loudly: "Brothers, kill it!"

"Throw out your strongest skills!"

"Mechanic, blow it up for me!"

"Where are the Frost Mage's Great Ice Spears, throw them out quickly!"

Rumble!

Various gorgeous skills, like fireworks, landed on the Zhuoma Giant Beast.

Its HP was also pouring out like flowing water.

When there was still 60,000 HP left.

Hilda's Blood Poison triggered.

"Ssh~"

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Then, Sarah next to her followed up with a snap of her fingers.

"Snap!"

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This massive Zhuoma Giant Beast's HP was completely cleared to zero.

Then, it turned into a pile of fragments and collapsed.

The Survivors stood there blankly, then checked the battle information, and looks of disappointment appeared on their faces.

"Damn! Didn't snatch it again!"

"I didn't snatch it either, who snatched the final kill this time?"

"I feel like it was Great Lord Cao Xing, I saw the last two numbers that appeared."

"Probably, I heard from other districts that snatching this final kill has a 2000 gold point reward!"

Meanwhile, a system prompt appeared in front of Cao Xing.

[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance successfully killed Zhuoma Giant Beast lv50, Tier 5 Commander-level creature, obtained reward: points +2000]

[Successfully subjugated 'Zhuoma Giant Beast', in this battle, you dealt a total of 248 million damage, obtained extra points reward: 24800]

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

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Compared to the generous rewards for the first kill of the Zhuoma Giant Beast, this time there were only 2000 points.

But overall, better than nothing.

At least it can exchange for two high-level troop recruitment scrolls.

And for other Survivors, these 2000 points are enough to improve their strength by a notch.

Of course, the bulk of the rewards still came from being first on the leaderboard.

Cao Xing said happily:

"Not bad, the second Dragon Fragment."

"Once I collect eight more, I can assemble a complete Dragon Scale."

Thinking of this, his mood became even better.

And Hilda, Sarah, and the other seven, after killing this massive monster, quickly turned back and returned.

They stood respectfully by Cao Xing's side.

Cao Xing said: "Let's go, heading back."

After hearing this, everyone, braving the night, quickly moved in the direction of the territory.

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At around seven o'clock in the evening.

Everyone returned to the territory.

Under Cao Xing's order, the warriors dispersed.

Those who needed to train went to train, those who needed to rest went to rest.

Including those Arctic People and Goblin laborers who went out to mine, they all returned to the territory.

However, the Centaurs he sent out to explore that grotto still hadn't returned.

This made Cao Xing feel a bit puzzled.

"Strange? Is that grotto that big?"

"It's been almost two days of exploration."

"Or, have they run into some trouble?"

Thus, Great Lord Cao Xing pressed the communication device on his ear and asked, "Kandaer, what's the situation on your end?"

The Centaur Kandaer replied, "Mighty Great Lord, we are still exploring the grotto!"

Great Lord Cao Xing frowned slightly and continued to ask, "Is that grotto that big?"

Kandaer said, "The interior of the grotto isn't actually that large, but there are too many passages inside, and it's too complex."

"To ensure the workers don't get lost inside, Saint Harati said we need a detailed map, so we are currently exploring while drawing the map."

Great Lord Cao Xing nodded in realization, "Good, as long as you haven't encountered any danger."

Kandaer continued, "Please rest assured, Great Lord, we have explored almost half of the area of this grotto."

"Saint Harati says it might take another two or three days to draw the complete map."

Great Lord Cao Xing pondered for a moment after hearing this.

The resource points that have refreshed around the territory can still last for a few days, so there's no rush.

Moreover, the Mechanic workshop is currently producing Drilling Robots and transport vehicles; once a certain quantity is produced, mining efficiency can be greatly increased.

"Alright, then you may continue exploring."

"If supplies run low, just come back to replenish them first."

Hearing this, Kandaer excitedly replied, "As you command, Mighty Great Lord!"

After hanging up the communication.

Great Lord Cao Xing thought to himself, "Next, it's time to digest today's harvest."

Looking at his remaining 155,000 gold points, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"With so many gold points, should I continue to exchange for Ascalon Warriors and assemble a thousand-man legion?"

After all, the Ascalon Warriors troop type is quite good.

Once it reaches a thousand-man legion, it can significantly boost his strength again.

However, this intermediate troop type requires 300 gold points to exchange for one card.

His 150,000 gold points can only exchange for 500 cards.

To realize the thousand-man legion vision, he needs to wait another day.

Then, Great Lord Cao Xing's gaze shifted to the advanced troop list.

Since each advanced troop scroll can only be exchanged for 100 cards.

He can only exchange for the last 1 Star Country Swordsman recruitment scroll.

Of course, besides this troop type, there are many other popular troop types.

Currently, the most discussed among the Survivors is the [Tribal Witch Doctor] with healing skills; it is said that this Witch Doctor not only has continuous healing abilities.

But also possesses decent output capabilities, making it quite popular among the Survivors.

Besides that, there is the [Royal Gunner] with explosive output capabilities.

As well as the invincible charging [Silver Hand Knights], and the [Armored Maid] with extremely high defense.

"These advanced troop types all have unique roles."

"Exchanging for just any 100 cards can bring me a huge boost."

Great Lord Cao Xing pondered for a moment and decided to exchange for the Wind Mage Apprentices first.

After all, he currently needs a Wind Mage with good talent to learn that Mage Manual.

Once the 'Wind Wings' and 'Blessing of the Wind God' skills are learned, Great Lord Cao Xing's combat mode will undergo a qualitative change.

Thus, he directly opened the exchange list.

[Whether to consume 100,000 gold points to exchange for Tier 3 Wind Mage Apprentice Recruitment Scroll * 100?]

[Whether to consume 1,000 gold points to exchange for Tier 3 Star Country Swordsman Recruitment Scroll * 1?]

Great Lord Cao Xing directly clicked Yes.

In an instant, the accumulated 150,000 gold points were deducted, leaving only 50,000.

And the exchange limits for these two troop types also reached their maximum.

Great Lord Cao Xing chuckled, "Each advanced troop type can only be exchanged for a maximum of one hundred cards; if one dies, the legion bond won't be formed."

The system probably never thought that someone could assemble a whole advanced troop legion.

After all, this time in the gold point shop, over thirty types of troops were launched.

Ranging from output to defense, healing, support, assassination, etc.

The main purpose was to let Survivors exchange for different troop types.

Then, based on their skills, coordinate the cooperation between troop types to achieve a 1+1 > 2 effect.

But Great Lord Cao Xing is too abnormal.

He can obtain in one day what others get in over ten days, which is why he can directly establish an advanced troop legion.

Shaking his head.

Great Lord Cao Xing prepared to perform the summoning, but before that, he needed to call out the other Mage Apprentices.

It just so happens that last time in Lake Doron City, he looted a large amount of [Magic Crystals], and this time they could all be distributed along the way.

Thus, he looked at the device on his ear.

A moment later.

The old mage Tyren led over thirty Earth Mage Apprentices and two mage maidens out of the Mage Tower.

Upon arriving at his side, these Mage Apprentices bowed and respectfully said, "Respected Great Lord, good evening."

Great Lord Cao Xing nodded slightly, letting them wait on the side for now.

Then, looking at the recruitment scrolls in his backpack, he thought to himself, "I hope… among these one hundred apprentices, a mage with good talent will appear for me."

"That way, even if I have to throw resources at him, I can raise him to at least the Leader level, and then start learning the skills in that manual."

[Whether to use Tier 3 Wind Mage Apprentice Recruitment Scroll * 100?]

Thus, he directly clicked 'Yes'.

In an instant!

A breeze with a hint of coolness blew by.

Within it, Great Lord Cao Xing felt an extremely intense magical fluctuation.

The breeze was accompanied by a large number of white leaves, fluttering like snowflakes, completely shrouding the area in front of him.

Then, these white leaves swirled and gradually converged into individual human shapes.

A faint but very clear sound rang in his ears.

It was as if someone was borrowing the sound of the wind to convey a message to him.

"What is the wind?"

"To us, the wind is our destiny."

"Those born when the west wind blows will enjoy simplicity and peace."

"Those born when the south wind blows will possess wealth and friendship."

"Those born when the north wind blows, you are born warlike."

"Those born when the east wind blows, power will accompany you for life."

"And those born when the wind silently stops, you will eventually inherit the destiny of the Wind God…"

When the strong wind subsided.

In front of Great Lord Cao Xing, one hundred figures uniformly dressed in light cyan robes appeared.

The robes were of soft texture, swaying slightly with the wind, as if they had merged with the wind.

The one-star emblem on their chests indicated their status as Mage Apprentices.

They wore belts of the same color around their waists, with small wind-element magic items hanging on them, like delicate little wind chimes, occasionally emitting crisp sounds.

Each person wore a small mage hat on their head.

These Mage Apprentices simultaneously bowed slightly and respectfully said.

"Lisa Mage Association, Mage Apprentice: Alan / Wendy / Sophia… reporting to you."

Great Lord Cao Xing looked at them with a scrutinizing gaze.

These Mage Apprentices didn't look very old.

They were roughly between fifteen and twenty years old.

This made a trace of disappointment appear in Great Lord Cao Xing's eyes.

Because this meant that this batch of Mage Apprentices were truly just apprentices.

No one was like Bjorn and Hilda, whose strength was suppressed before death.

But Great Lord Cao Xing didn't show it, still saying with a smile on his face.

"Welcome, apprentices from the Lisa Mage Association."

"This will become your second home, a new holy land for mages."

And this group of Mage Apprentices looked curiously at their Great Lord and the other mages around them.

"I felt it, this Great Lord has such powerful magic, even surpassing the honorary mages of our association!"

"Indeed, this Great Lord's strength must be extremely powerful, and his territory is so prosperous and warm."

"I saw so many magical buildings, oh my god… is that a Mage Tower?"

This group of Wind Mage Apprentices looked at this prosperous territory with shock in their eyes.

And those Earth Mage Apprentices, as well as Aili and the others, all had proud expressions on their faces.

During the time they lived in the territory, this place had already become a holy land for mages in their hearts.

Now hearing the exclamations of the other apprentices, they also felt honored!

Great Lord Cao Xing smiled.

Then, he began to check the attributes of these Wind Mages.

[Wind Mage Apprentice: Sophia]

[Affiliation: Lisa Mage Association]

[Race: Human]

[Level: 27 (Tier 3 Common Creature)]

[HP: 13978 / 13978 (Blessing of the Pale Tree)]

[Attack Power: 653 ~ 677]

[Attributes: Strength 203, Agility 214, Spirit 292, Constitution 231]

[Skills: Primary Wind Element Control, Wind Blade]

[Talent: Magic Affinity]

[Talent 2: Child of the West Wind (Creature born in the west wind, Constitution +10, Agility +3)]

[Bond: Wind Mage (When 10 Wind Mages act simultaneously, Casting Speed +20%; at 30, Magic Intensity +10%; at 50, Cooldown -10%; at 100, additionally activate skill: Split Wind Blade)]

[Satiety: 63]

[Loyalty: 71]

[Wind Mage Apprentice: Brown]

[Affiliation: Lisa Mage Association]

[Race: Human]

[Level: 24 (Tier 3 Common Creature)]

[Attributes: Same as above]

[Talent: Magic Affinity]

[Talent 2: Child of the East Wind (Creature born in the east wind, Charisma +10, Luck +3)]

[Bond: Wind Mage (100 people activated)]

[Satiety: 65]

[Loyalty: 68]

Great Lord Cao Xing glanced over and felt a bit disappointed again.

The attributes of these Wind Mages could only be described as ordinary.

Just like when Aili and Sylvia were first recruited, they only had a basic elemental control and one small spell.

However, that 100-man legion bond skill was still quite good.

He looked at the attributes.

[Split Wind Blade: Launch a Wind Blade attack; when hitting an enemy, it will split into 2~3 small Wind Blades, dealing 30% of this attack's damage to three surrounding enemies]

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