Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 1053: Chapter 379: The Goblin King’s Trump Card

Her eyebrows slightly furrowed, she softly said, "It’s been many years since I’ve felt this heart-racing sensation..."

"Indeed, even though I’ve long been in a high position, am I ultimately just a woman?"

...

...

Meanwhile.

The gate of the territory opened.

A small dark shadow quickly darted inside.

It turned into a black lightning bolt and dashed directly to Cao Xing’s side.

"Lord!"

The kemonomimi girl had an excited expression on her face.

Cao Xing nodded and said, "Tell me your findings."

He didn’t have any emotions about Heli interrupting his good mood.

After all, Cao Xing knew what was more important.

"Alright!"

Heli took a few deep breaths, then said, "As per your instructions, I ventured deep into the Tarus Forest and discovered a large number of Frost Goblins!"

"A rough estimate suggests there are at least seven or eight thousand of them!"

Upon hearing this number, Cao Xing narrowed his eyes.

There are so many goblins; no wonder goblins from there are attacking the survivors’ territory everywhere.

With such a scale, even the Tarus Forest can no longer accommodate them.

"And then, Heli," Cao Xing continued to ask.

The kemonomimi girl respectfully replied, "Then, I remembered your instructions, which was to probe the strength of the Goblin Tribe’s Goblin King."

"I ventured deep into the forest and discovered a large goblin tribe in a valley."

"The Goblin King was inside."

"However, its status felt odd; I couldn’t pinpoint what’s strange, just a feeling that made me uncomfortable."

Cao Xing pondered for a moment after listening, then continued to ask, "How powerful is this Goblin King?"

Heli replied, "Around the fourth rank."

"So weak?"

The kemonomimi girl nodded like a pecking chick, "Yes, yes!"

"Though this Goblin King is only of the fourth rank, it somehow gives me a dangerous feeling."

"It’s the one dispatching goblins everywhere to target our territory."

"Moreover, I overheard it saying something; now is the best opportunity, and during the Zhuoma’s Claw challenge with other lords participating, it can make a big fortune."

Upon hearing this sentence, Cao Xing didn’t think it strange at first.

But when he recalled the system update prompts from last time, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"You’re saying, it knows about the Lord System and Zhuoma’s Claw challenge?"

Heli stared with her big, bright green eyes and nodded, "Yes!"

At this moment, Cao Xing was shocked.

It must be noted that last time, the system update had prompted.

This Zhuoma’s Claw challenge was not open to these natives.

Moreover, attempting to disclose information would automatically be blocked by the system.

Yet, the Goblin King was clearly aware of this.

This represented a possibility.

That is, this fellow could very well be a Survivors Lord!

Upon reaching this conclusion, Cao Xing was instantly shaken!

He didn’t expect that when someone descended upon this world with them, they ended up not as a human, but as a goblin!

Moreover, this person had even ascended to the position of Goblin King.

However, considering this world also has the Light Seed and other encounters of a mystical nature, it’s understandable.

"Heli, you did well, this discovery is important," Cao Xing praised.

But as Heli listened, she continued, "Lord, that Goblin King is not even the most important discovery."

"There’s an even bigger secret in that tribe!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing was intrigued.

"Oh? What’s the bigger secret?"

Heli said, "That Goblin King originally intended to continue sending goblins to attack the territories of other lords."

"And at that moment, a terrifying sound erupted from the depths of the tribe."

"It seemed like an extremely sinister and mighty presence had awakened!"

"Then, the Goblin King said ’time to feed again’ as it dragged several women into a dark passage."

"I secretly followed that Goblin King all the way into the depths of the caves."

"Then I discovered the secret within."

"This Goblin King is actually nurturing a Soul-Devouring Worm!"

Cao Xing’s eyes showed confusion, "Soul-Devouring Worm, what is that?"

Heli explained, "Soul-Devouring Worms are very sinister creatures; it’s said that these monsters originate from the Netherworld, extremely powerful, proficient in spiritual attacks."

Heli continued, "This monster is very strong; it’s somewhat stronger than the Red Robed Bishop we encountered last time, yet weaker than the Archbishop, estimated to be a seventh rank creature."

"It detected me stealthily hidden in the dark, let out a terrifying sound, and then my disguise state was broken..."

"That Goblin King ordered, sending tons of goblins after me."

"Then I started running away as those goblins chased me; I used the bombs that Lord gave me and various things to blow them up."

"Then I managed to escape!"

Speaking of this, Heli’s face showed a slight pride.

She turned her head and said, "But Lord, rest assured, I ran in another direction, and those goblins don’t know that I was sent by you."

Cao Xing listened, patted her furry head.

"Well done, Heli."

The kemonomimi girl enjoyed Cao Xing’s touch and comfortably closed her eyes.

At this moment, Cao Xing also fell into contemplation.

Judging from current deductions, the Goblin King has quite a few means, concealing its identity for so long without exposure, even managing to accumulate a formidable power.