Chapter 150 - 112: Lion No.1 Potion, Keep Pushing Forward

Chapter 150: Chapter 112: Lion No.1 Potion, Keep Pushing Forward

Shen Xing scanned his territory and nodded in satisfaction.

’The hot spring is finished. I’ll head to the Lava Cave today and bring back some lava. Then I can finally take a nice soak.’

His territory didn’t have anything like a Flame Rune, and his Dark Fire Stone reserves were low.

Using a natural resource like lava for heat was both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

Next, Shen Xing opened the [Points Ranking] as usual to take a look.

[First Place: Lachlan Dowton, Total Points: 7162]

[Second Place: Dolores Jones, Total Points: 6826]

[Third Place: Asada Hitomi, Total Points: 6601]

[...]

[57th Place: Shen Xing, Total Points: 5132]

...

’I was offline for just a few hours, and my rank dropped from 43rd to 57th.’

’How do these tryhards do it? Even if they could go 24 hours without rest, their Soldier Types wouldn’t be able to keep up, would they?’

Shen Xing was completely baffled. ’Have the guys ahead of me already raised several main armies that they can rotate for exploration?’

’Whatever. I’ll ignore them and just keep sprinting at my own pace.’

’Going by yesterday’s rate, I should conservatively gain two or three thousand points today, which should move me up a few dozen spots again.’

Shen Xing thought with satisfaction, preparing to go check on how his Soldier Types were resting.

Just then, a building with a chimney on the south side of the territory shook a few times. The doors flew open, and a huge head poked out.

It was followed by an enormous body that squeezed its way out.

THUMP! THUMP THUMP!

The Cyclops Logan approached Shen Xing with heavy steps.

"Oh! Lord, you are as heroic and handsome as ever today."

Logan’s single eye swiveled as he said in an exaggerated tone, "Even in a wheelchair, compared to those Dwarves, you’re still a towering figure."

Shen Xing glanced at him and asked, "Are those one hundred suits of Light Armor forged yet?"

"Of course they are! Please don’t doubt the work efficiency of a Cyclops. I’m not like those Dwarves who whine about being tired after a few swings of the hammer," Logan said with his hands on his hips, his face full of confidence.

"Very good."

Shen Xing waved his hand, took out thirty loaves of Moonlight Silver Radiance Bread, and ordered, "You can pause production on the Light Armor. First, forge a [Hellfire Cannon Platform]. I want to test the power of this thing."

"No problem, Lord."

Logan took the bread, held it to his nose, and took a deep sniff. "Oh! This is the stuff! The fresh scent of moonlight mixed with the toasted aroma of wheat... I’m getting high off this!"

He looked like he was ascending to heaven, his eyes closed and his whole body trembling.

The sense of smell of a Cyclops is a thousand times more sensitive than a human’s, so they are extremely sensitive to odors.

This is especially true when they smell certain special gases, which stimulate the cerebral cortex and release a type of pheromone, making them feel unusually excited.

It’s said that some Cyclopes collect all sorts of things that emit strange smells and take them back to their caves.

For example, soldiers’ smelly boots, the birthing cloths from a cowshed, women’s menstrual cloths, and so on.

A moment later, Logan seemed to recover from his transcendent state and said, "By the way, Lord, I’ve been thinking about something these past two days while I was forging equipment."

"I have to admit, some of the things the Dwarves say are right. It’s not all just bragging."

"For instance, the Dwarf Race really does have far more famous scholars than other races. Do you know why?"

Shen Xing gave him a suspicious look and shook his head.

"Because it’s easier for Dwarves than any other race to write a pile of books as tall as they are," Logan said with a straight face while stuffing bread into his mouth.

Shen Xing said speechlessly, "No wonder those Dwarves were hunting you."

He couldn’t be bothered with the guy and walked toward the Blacksmith Shop on his own.

Logan finished his bread, and with heavy steps, walked over to the well.

He lifted the wooden bucket and began to drink heartily, "GLUG GLUG GLUG."

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[Obtained: Ascetic’s Light Armor (Blue) x107]

Inside the sweltering Blacksmith Shop, Shen Xing went to the finished products area and collected the one hundred-plus suits of Light Armor from the floor.

’Good. Now most of the Beastmen have armor to wear, which will significantly increase their defense.’

’Later on, I’ll get some blueprints for heavy armor and leather armor to equip the Inferior Demons, Skeletons, and Werewolves.’

Shen Xing planned in his mind, then left the Blacksmith Shop.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw a tall figure on the street ahead.

Her red hair flowed like fire, and her long robes fluttered.

"Lord, a total of six waves of monsters attacked the territory yesterday."

Reina came closer, gave an elegant curtsy, and handed over a small bundle. "This is the loot dropped by those monsters. Please accept it."

[Obtained: Soul Stone x562]

[Obtained: Vinar Silver Coins x1342]

[Obtained: Broken Ordinary Soul x184]

[Obtained: Shattered Elite Soul x25]

...

"Good work," Shen Xing said encouragingly. "I’m leaving today’s territory defense to you as well."

"Yes. I will ensure the territory’s safety," Reina’s voice was firm.

After a moment of silence, she seemed to muster her courage and said, "Lord, there is one more thing I would like to request from you."

"What is it?"

Shen Xing found it a little strange. In all the days since this woman had joined, this was the first time he had heard her make a request.

Reina hesitated for a moment before saying in a low voice, "I would like to ask you to build a residence for me outside the territory."

"The Beastmen’s snoring is too loud. I simply can’t fall asleep at night."

Shen Xing was taken aback, then couldn’t help but chuckle.

The snoring of those Beastmen at night really was loud enough to make the houses shake, making it impossible for anyone nearby to rest.

Previously, when there were fewer Soldier Types and intelligent beings in the territory, this wasn’t an issue.

But now, with more and more Beastmen, the impact on the other Soldier Types was growing.

"I understand. I’ll build a residence for you in a bit," Shen Xing replied with a smile.

"Thank you."

Reina bowed slightly, gave another elegant curtsy, and then silently withdrew.

Shen Xing, on the other hand, went to the north, outside the territory’s walls, and selected a patch of empty land.

[Consume materials... to build a residence?]

[Consume...]

He built more than a dozen residences in a row and divided them into two main areas.

One area was for core combatants like Reina, with larger spaces and better locations.

The other was for collective dormitories for the laborers.

Although they hadn’t said anything, they were surely just as helpless against the Beastmen’s snoring.

After finishing all this, Shen Xing clapped his hands again, picked up a small megaphone—no, a modified barrel-mug.

"Everyone, assemble!"

The sound spread through the walls of the mug, echoing across the empty territory.

The Soldier Types began to move once more.

Over a hundred Beastmen threw open their doors and rushed out of the territory in a great swarm.

The Burial Ground shook violently as over a hundred Skeleton Archers climbed out of the earth and marched over, just as imposingly.

The Wolf Cavalry and the Black Moon Knight Order also assembled on the flanks, forming their ranks.

After a night’s rest, all the Soldier Types were full of spirit, and the minor injuries they had sustained were mostly healed.

Not only that, but Shen Xing also noticed that the Soldier Types’ Levels all seemed to have increased quite a bit.

The ordinary Soldier Types had all gone up by 1 to 3 Levels.

The other main Soldier Types, and even the territory’s four great commanders, had also seen significant improvement.

Hellish Roar had reached Level 14, Hei had soared to Level 13, and Fried Chicken and Black Arrow had both reached Level 12.

Clearly, yesterday’s high-intensity battles had stimulated their bodies’ potential.

Coupled with the effect of the Level 2 [Long Night’s Embers], which increased Soul Stone absorption efficiency by 20%, the leveling speed of all units had increased dramatically.

"Today, we continue the fight! The enemy is numerous, the battle will be long, and some of you may even fall in battle."

"Are you ready?"

Shen Xing looked around, his voice booming.

"ROAR! WE ARE READY!!!"

The Beastmen raised their War Axes, letting out roars filled with battle lust.

Even the Skeletons beside them raised their Black Iron Longbows, their jaws clacking open and shut.

"Good. Full of spirit."

Shen Xing nodded in satisfaction, then with a grand wave of his hand, took out the 107 suits of Ascetic’s Light Armor and had Hellish Roar distribute them to the Beastmen.

The vast majority of the Beastmen donned their new battle armor, covering their powerful upper bodies.

It had to be said, after putting on armor, the Beastmen’s whole demeanor changed.

They seemed less savage and more capable, and even more threatening.

With all preparations complete, Shen Xing swept his hand forward. "Move out!"

As he spoke, several hundred Soldier Types marched out from the firelight in a great procession, moving at high speed through the dense, pouring rain.

Fried Chicken, meanwhile, continued to carry Shen Xing, soaring through the skies.

Along the way, Shen Xing used [Sacrificial Evolution] again, raising Fried Chicken’s Potential to Boss★★.

Although it didn’t activate any Skills this time, the extra 100 points of agility were not for nothing.

The Horned Eagle’s flight speed soared once again.

In terms of movement speed alone, it now left even Hellish Roar far behind.

In addition, Fried Chicken’s body had undergone considerable changes. The metallic Feathers at the tips of its wings were gradually spreading upward, showing a trend of turning the entire pair of wings into Steel Wings.

WHOOSH—

The wind howled high in the sky, mixed with large raindrops that stung as they hit his body.

The surrounding scenery flew backward at great speed.

In less than fifteen minutes, Fried Chicken had brought Shen Xing to the cave entrance.

About twenty-something minutes later, the main force led by Hellish Roar and Black Arrow also arrived smoothly.

Shen Xing waved his hand again, leading the force of several hundred into the tunnel.

Soon, at the end of the tunnel, they entered the massive Lava Cave.

Overnight, the Hell Teleportation Gate beneath the lava pool had summoned many more Hell Creatures.

Swarms of Inferior Demons and Flaming Bats flew through the air.

The ground was teeming with large numbers of Hellhounds, Hellish Imps, and more.

Without any nonsense, the two sides clashed the moment they saw each other.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The sound of war drums thundered, causing the combat power of all allied units to skyrocket!

The Wolf Cavalry Squad and the Black Moon Knight Order formed a pincer movement, becoming a giant pair of scissors that cut through the enemy formation from both sides!

The Skeleton Archers loosed a rain of arrows.

Furthermore, because the hundred-man [Bone Arrow Array] Bond was activated, their attack frequency increased dramatically.

In the blink of an eye, swaths of Hell Creatures fell, turning into points and a floor full of loot.

...

...

「Jiang City Pioneer Association, Ninth-Floor Conference Room」

"Shen Xing’s points have started to rise quickly again," Jiang Rong said softly.

"Indeed." Elder Wang nodded in gratification. "That little guy gave us quite a surprise yesterday."

"Our Jiang City has really produced a rare genius this time."

"Yesterday, quite a few old-timers from other cities privately asked me about him, trying to dig up information on Shen Xing."

"Even *they* personally called to ask a few questions."

There was a trace of pride in Elder Wang’s tone as he smiled and shook his head. "I just don’t know if he can maintain this momentum."

Jiang Rong pondered for a moment and said, "We ran some calculations yesterday. The top ten should be his limit."

"After all, the major factions have been preparing for this Points Ranking for a long time."

"They’ve spent massive amounts of resources and treasures to cultivate a batch of monstrous newcomers, and their territorial foundations are incredibly rich."

"I’ve heard that many Novice Lords are using [Lion No.1 Potion] on a large scale for their Soldier Types to maintain their peak energy levels."

After a pause, Jiang Rong asked tentatively, "Sir, do you think we should send a batch to him as well?"

Elder Wang was silent for a moment before shaking his head. "There’s no need. That potion overdrafts a Soldier Type’s Potential and Life Force."

"Long-term use can even have severe side effects."

"Let’s let things run their course. Shen Xing should have his own rhythm."

Jiang Rong nodded slightly, agreeing with his reasoning, and added, "Then... should we send him a batch of [Swallow No.3 Supplement]?"

Elder Wang’s hand, gripping his cane, trembled slightly. He said in a low voice, "The No. 3 Supplement... it’s the latest research breakthrough from the Celestial Star Country. Its effects are extremely powerful."

"Even we in Jiang City weren’t allocated many doses. They’ve all been distributed to the Expert Level Lords already."

"However... I could swallow my pride and go beg for some from a few old-timers in Yun City and Dubhe City."