Chapter 596
Barriers of Rules, Subduing the King.
Chapter 596 Barriers of Rules, Subduing the King.
Queen Yulan and King Bingjing, with their many legendary achievements, still don't have as many as this otherworldly lord.
A sense of frustration welled up inside me.
At this moment, Cao Xing did not feel proud of defeating the legend, but instead looked somewhat worried.
"Damn it, this time we've offended both the Wardens and the Blood Legion."
"When those two old bastards, the God of Light and the God of Nightmare, come out, they'll definitely come after me."
"Now at least four demigods are watching me. This is troublesome!"
Seeing his expression, everyone couldn't help but chuckle, and smiles appeared on their lips.
The Cao Xing of today is nowhere to be seen the imposing manner he displayed when he rebuked demigods and threatened legends.
It's similar to how an ordinary person would react when they encounter trouble.
They seemed to see a different kind of quality in Cao Xing.
The old king had calmed his agitated state and chuckled reassuringly, "Don't worry, Lord Cao Xing."
"The gods trapped in the Abyss cannot come out for the time being. The rules and barriers of our world are quite strong, and they will not break them so easily."
Cao Xing looked at him in confusion: "What is the rule barrier?"
The old king pondered for a moment, then said, "Simply put, it is the barrier between planes, woven from countless rules, protecting this world like a defensive shield."
“Normally these barriers are extremely strong and are basically in a closed state.”
"Unless there is a celestial conjunction or a lack of rules or other special circumstances, beings from other planes will generally not be able to break in."
"But now, because of the activation of a large number of blood teleportation pillars, it's like poking small holes in the world barrier."
"These small holes have led to the loosening of the rules."
"If there are only a few, it won't be a big deal, but if there are too many small holes, it will cause the rules to fluctuate, the barrier will become weak, and then some guys can take advantage of this to come over."
After hearing his explanation, Cao Xing's eyes lit up with realization.
It must be said that the old king's metaphor was quite vivid and illustrative.
According to him, the rule barriers are not so fragile, but rather quite strong.
Even with the current presence of 37 blood teleportation pillars, it will not cause any disruption to the rules.
Therefore, the Nightmare God Dem and the God of Light will not be able to come over for a while.
Thinking about this, the pressure in my heart gradually eased a bit.
The old king continued, "However... we need to take action next."
"Concentrate all our strength and do everything we can to resist the invasion of the Blood Legion, otherwise they will slaughter more lives and open more Blood Portals."
"When there are more passages between the two worlds, more loopholes will appear in the rules and barriers, and those guys will take advantage of that to come over."
Cao Xing asked, "Approximately how many blood teleportation pillars would cause the rules to fluctuate?"
The old king pondered for a moment.
Queen Youlan answered for him, "After the last Blood Chaos, when two or three hundred teleportation pillars appeared, some terrifying wills descended upon this world."
"I estimate it will be about the same this time."
Cao Xing nodded in realization.
At the same time, I also noticed the information on the system.
Number of Blood Teleportation Pillars: 38
Two more teleportation arrays were added during their battle.
This also means that even more Blood Legions have been transported to this world.
Cao Xing thought to himself, "Damn it, it seems I have to kill more Blood Legions. It would be best to destroy all the Blood Teleportation Pillars directly."
"May the Nightmare God Dem and the God of Light never be able to come here again!"
Of course, dealing with the Blood Legion can wait.
Now, he is even more eager to go back, absorb the spoils of war, and convert them into combat power!
After all, Cao Xing's gains this time were terrifying!
He slew two legends and eight heroes, and Sarah collected all the spoils of war.
If I could digest all of it, the extent to which my strength would increase would be unimaginable!
However, Cao Xing had something else to do before that.
That is, the corpses of those legends and heroes.
So he walked over and, in front of everyone, collected the corpses of the two Watcher Legends and the eight Watcher Heroes from the ground into his Necromancer's Bag.
As for the other two Blood Legion legends who were killed, they simply turned into a pool of blood and vanished after their deaths, leaving no trace of their bodies.
In the air, the legendary experts watched Cao Xing's movements without paying any attention.
After all, there are no powerful figures like necromancers here, so the corpses of these guys are of no use.
The old king casually summoned the enormous Spirit Vision Eagle King.
Then he said, "Let's go, everyone, ride my Spirit Vision Eagle back together."
After saying that, he jumped onto the eagle's back first.
Cao Xing clapped his hands, preparing to collect all the other territory members into the necromancy bag.
At that moment, he seemed to remember something and immediately stopped what he was doing.
"Wait a minute, haven't we forgotten someone?"
Upon hearing this, all the legends on the field stopped in their tracks.
Then, Cao Xing looked around.
The once magnificent royal palace has long been reduced to ruins because of their great war.
In a corner of these ruins, there was a furtive figure.
Cao Xing asked with interest, "Where do you want to go?"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look.
In that corner, there was a figure dressed in a black robe, looking somewhat disheveled.
At that moment, he was hunched over, seemingly trying to leave when no one was looking.
It was King Velen!
Several legendary powerhouses also realized what was happening.
A smile gradually appeared on the pale face of the Ice Crystal King. "Zevilin, I didn't expect you to still be alive. I thought you had been blasted into mincemeat in the battle just now."
King Velen forced a smile. "Elton...it's been a long time. I didn't expect to run into you here."
"I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!"
After saying that, he was about to turn and leave.
The lizardman chieftain had already made his move.
"Buzz!"
The power of a high-level legendary (level 140 and above) erupted, instantly suppressing it on the spot!
King Velen fell to all fours and lay prone on the ruins.
Queen Youlan, King Gray Mist, and other powerful figures flew over and surrounded him.
A terrifying aura instantly locked onto it.
Surrounded by eight legends and one demigod on the field.
King Velen knew he had no hope of escaping, and his face immediately contorted with constipation.
"Sigh... I never thought that after escaping from those Watchers, I would fall into your hands again."
"Fine, fine, do whatever you want with me."
He seemed to have completely given up, lying sprawled on the ground, utterly disregarding his image.
The legendary experts on the field also had strange expressions when they saw him like this.
However, figuring out how to deal with him is indeed a bit of a problem.
Putting aside his status as the ruler of a country.
This guy himself possesses legendary-level combat power. Such a strongman cannot be controlled by slave contracts, and there are no effective means to restrict his actions.
This is indeed not a good situation to handle...
At this moment, the Ice Crystal King turned his head and asked, "Lord Cao Xing, what do you think should be done with Zevelin?"
By now, he had subconsciously started asking Cao Xing for his opinion.
Other legends also turned their attention to him.
Cao Xing didn't speak, but rested his chin on his hand and thought for a moment.
Seemingly having made a decision, he said directly, "Legendary-level powerhouses are difficult to control, and this guy even cooperated with the God of Light before. He's no good, and having him around is like having a ticking time bomb!"
"I'll go and take him out myself!"
After all, King Velen was a legendary powerhouse. If he were killed, there was a high probability that he would get a [Legendary Heart], and perhaps other rewards as well.
Although it won't immediately give you an extra legendary combatant, it's still a pretty good benefit.
The other powerful figures expressed no objection to his decision.
Cao Xing said directly, "Isabel, let's do it."
Upon hearing the command, the Holy Light Sage raised his staff, and a massive sphere of light condensed within it!
King Velen looked at the sphere of holy light above his head and immediately felt a deadly threat.
He also knew that Cao Xing really intended to kill him!
His face immediately contorted with terror, and he begged for mercy, "No, don't kill me!"
"I can submit to you!"
"I possess legendary combat power. As long as I recover and have a weapon, I can join the battle!"
"I can even help you fight the Blood Legion!"
This guy has absolutely no airs of a strong person; he just acted like he didn't care at all.
However, when faced with death, he immediately gave in.
However, what he said does make a valid point...
Currently, a legendary combatant is still quite important to them.
"Isabel, stop." Cao Xing's voice rang out. The holy light orb stopped abruptly just before it was about to land on King Velen's head.
Everyone turned their attention to Cao Xing, seemingly wanting to see how he planned to handle the situation.
Cao Xing thought about it again.
Although, this guy chose to submit.
But as mentioned before, King Velen is not a good person, and having him by one's side does not inspire confidence.
They might choose to submit today, only to run away the next day, or even stab you in the back.
So Cao Xing looked up and asked, "Is there a way to control the life and death of a legendary expert?"
From the crowd, the lizardman chieftain stepped forward and said, "Yes."
“I know of an ancient rule contract, in which the contracting party needs to swear an oath to the rules.”
“Once he signs a contract, he must abide by its terms.”
"If anyone dares to disobey the rules in the future, they will be punished by the rules, and even gods cannot escape such punishment."
Upon hearing this, King Velen trembled!
Clearly, he also knows what the rules and contracts are.
Upon hearing this, Cao Xing smiled.
"Then, choose: sign a contract and become my henchman."
"I still managed to take him down."
King Velen's face had turned extremely ugly.
Although he didn't want to die, he also didn't want to submit to a lord from another world who wasn't even a legend.
Moreover, the other person was younger than his fingernail.
To make him address such a being as his master is an utter disgrace.
He would be willing to submit to a powerful figure like Elton or Queen Yulan.
As King Velen's old rival, King Ice Crystal and King Ice Crystal had dealt with each other quite a bit.
Knowing exactly what this guy was thinking, he chuckled and said, "Zevilin, I know what you're thinking, you old rascal."
"However, Lord Cao Xing has more potential than us."
"He can now have legendary subordinates and even recruit demigod-level combat power."
"In less than two years, he will no longer take your legendary combat power seriously."
"If you weren't still useful now, you would already be lying on the ground, a corpse."
Upon hearing this, King Velen realized the truth.
yes……
This otherworldly lord is rather strange.
He had witnessed the entire battle and knew Cao Xing's methods and the power behind him.
Putting everything else aside, his achievement of leading all his members to kill two legendary figures is already quite remarkable!
As if he had made up his mind, Zevelin immediately replied, "I am willing to sign the rules contract and fight for you from now on!"
The lizardman chieftain waved his hand casually, and a glowing contract scroll flew down from the sky.
“Swear an oath according to these instructions.”
King Velen gazed at the glowing scroll before him and took a deep breath.
Then he solemnly declared, "From this moment forward, I, Zevelin Dongqi, swear allegiance to Lord Cao Xing..."
"From now on, I will obey all his instructions and shall not disobey them."
"And in..."
After he finished reading all the contents, the scroll in the lizardman chieftain's hand transformed into a streak of light and flew into the air.
Clearly, the rule contract has been established.
A smile also appeared on Cao Xing's face.
Although King Velen had a grudge against him before, and that old fellow was no good person either.
But the real guilty parties are the nobles and royalty below.
His greatest crime was collaborating with the Church of Light.
Of course, this is also an unforgivable offense.
Therefore, Cao Xing didn't really intend to cultivate this guy as a core member.
If a real battle were to break out, he would definitely be sent up as cannon fodder without hesitation.
They're being recruited now only to fight the Blood Legion.
When you no longer need it, just kill it and collect the gold coins.
So Cao Xing directly sent him a recruitment invitation.
[Recruitment successful! Zelvelin Donchi, level 125 (Legendary creature), has joined your territory. Territory population +30, prosperity +600]
...
Cao Xing felt a surge of joy.
“Very good, another legend has been added to our territory.”
"This time, I obtained so many Hero Hearts, Legendary Hearts, and Divine Power Fragments!"
"Go back and digest this, and you'll likely be able to acquire another legendary figure."
"By then, I will have at least three legendary combat powers at my disposal!"
"After further development, with the strength of my territory and the power of my allies, I will be able to stand up to the Blood Legion head-on, even without the aid of the Human Empire!"
Moreover, Cao Xing's legend is not just a simple legend.
As their levels increase and more support-type powerhouses break through, the values of various status skills will also increase dramatically!
With the blessing of [Eternal Power], one can quickly achieve invincibility among those of the same level.
Fighting two or three opponents at once is commonplace for them.
Thinking of this, Cao Xing took a deep breath.
The pressure in my heart eased a little more.
Now, he is even more eager to go back and digest what he has gained.
However, Cao Xing glanced at Zevelin, then at the depths of the palace.
A question popped into my head, but it wasn't convenient to ask it at this moment.
He decided to ask King Velen privately after returning to his territory.
The old king continued, "Everyone, please follow me back to the Ice Crystal Kingdom first, and then use the ancient teleportation array to return to your respective main cities."
"The blood has now fully erupted, and we cannot move out lightly. If a Blood Legion or a Warden's legend launches a large-scale attack, remember to call for reinforcements immediately."
"In addition, we need to send a large number of troops to block the Blood Legion and curb their development."
"It's only in its nascent stage now, not out of control yet. We should try our best to keep the Blood Legion under control."
"Then, we just need to wait for news and assistance from the Human Empire."
The old king had already planned out a series of subsequent events.
The powerful figures on the field all nodded in agreement.
Although there has been no news from the human empire so far, they have already prepared for the worst.
But until then, all we can do is wait.
Then, Cao Xing played the [Vetia's Flute of the Dead].
"beep--"
The melodious sound of a flute filled the air, and an invisible layer of undead power enveloped all the members of the territory.
In front of everyone, Cao Xing put all his subordinates, including King Velen, into the necromancy bag.
This scene caused the six legends on the field to once again display strange expressions.
The old king was not surprised.
After all, ever since he met Cao Xing, this lord from another world has had all sorts of strange methods, which can be described as endless.
"Everyone, please come up."
Everyone jumped onto the back of the Spirit Vision Eagle King.
Then, the enormous eagle soared into the sky, carrying everyone directly towards the territory of the Ice Crystal Kingdom at breakneck speed.
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Shortly after they left, the crimson color that covered the sky gradually faded.
The civilians who had been hiding in the ruins or basements came out of their shelters one after another.
They sensed the departure of the powerful figures.
"Oh my god... it seems like those terrifying beings have all left. Goddess, we actually survived this battle."
"Great! We actually escaped with our lives from those monsters!"
"But even if we survive, what should we do next?"
"Now all the nobles and soldiers are gone, the whole city is empty, what should we do?"
Upon hearing this, all the commoners looked bewildered.
The sudden loss of control left them feeling somewhat lost and disoriented.
At that moment, a furious shout suddenly came from the ruins.
"Oh! Damn Otto, you stole my bread, you damned thief!"
"I'm sorry, manager, I have no choice. I have two children to support, and they haven't eaten for three days. I have to do this!"
"You wretched bastards, stop it! This food is mine. If you want it, pay for it!" A grain store owner stood in the ruins, shouting hoarsely, trying to stop the crazed civilians.
"Spend money? No way! If you're so capable, call your soldiers to arrest us, haha!" A ragged man laughed as he replied, carrying a bag of flour in his arms.
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(End of this chapter)