Chapter 598
The Legendary Blood Core and the Nightingale Corsage.
Chapter 598 The Legendary Blood Core and the Nightingale Corsage.
In the royal palace, only Cao Xing, the Ice Crystal King, and the Lizardman Chieftain remained.
The lizardman chieftain also suffered considerable injuries after his battle with the two demigods.
After traveling for a while, I did recover a bit.
However, his aura dropped to the legendary level again, and he was even weaker than before.
The method of forcibly elevating someone to demigod status is not without its price.
The lizardman chieftain spoke first: "Young friend Cao Xing, I'm afraid I won't be able to unleash my demigod power again for a while. This battle has consumed too much of my strength."
Upon hearing this, Cao Xing's gaze gradually turned serious.
The lizardman chieftain was arguably the strongest member of his side, and that was the source of his confidence in confronting the Blood Legion and the Watchers.
If he loses his demigod-level combat power, the situation will instantly become much worse.
Fortunately, the Watchers leader was unaware of this situation.
Or perhaps they know, but are too afraid to gamble.
After all, the old king's Nine Swords of Judgment were not to be underestimated.
At this critical juncture, they dared not fight Cao Xing and his men to the death.
The lizardman chieftain continued, "But don't worry, I just used up too much of my divine power."
"After a period of rest and recuperation, it will be able to recover."
Upon hearing this, Cao Xing smiled and said, "Then, before that, the clan leader should recuperate in the Ice Crystal Kingdom."
"Now that the Blood War has broken out, your lizardman race has been hiding deep underground, so you should not be affected."
“With you here, Chieftain, even a demigod wouldn’t dare lay a hand on you, Your Majesty the United Nations King.”
The lizardman chieftain paused for a moment, then seemed to realize something and said with a wry smile, "I never expected that I would only agree to help you once, but in the end you would drag me down with you."
Clearly, his actions this time have essentially tied him to the same side.
Of course, the lizardman chieftain could also simply walk away. With his demigod-like strength, neither the Watchers nor the Blood Legion would dare to cause him trouble.
But who knows what will happen next.
These crazy guys will definitely not let go of someone with demigod-level combat power easily.
Therefore, before the chaos of bloodshed is resolved, the old patriarch will basically have to stay with the Ice Crystal King and the others.
Cao Xing felt a little embarrassed at this moment, as he had indeed tricked the lizardman chieftain.
The old king, who was standing nearby, also overheard their conversation and then said, "Chieftain, our Ice Crystal Kingdom is very grateful for your help."
"Next, I will discuss with the other kings and offer some treasures for your recovery."
"If you have any other requirements, you can also let us know."
Hearing the Ice Crystal King say this, the old patriarch could see their sincerity.
He sighed helplessly and said, "So be it... If it can lead the lizardmen to prosperity, even sacrificing this old man's crippled body is nothing..."
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After bidding farewell to the lizardman chieftain and the Ice Crystal King, Cao Xing easily found his way to the vicinity of the teleportation array at the east gate of the royal palace.
Once inside the teleportation range, teleportation was activated immediately.
"Buzz!"
A pillar of light rose up and enveloped him.
Then, the view began to change.
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at the same time.
The world has been plunged into a state of war.
When that legion of warriors, clad in armor and dripping with foul-smelling liquid, appeared, they launched a frenzied attack on the human settlements.
Towns, villages, and even the territories of survivors are their targets!
Of course, the Blood Legion is indeed insane and has a strong desire for destruction.
However, as mentioned before, there are not many teleportation pillars at present, and the number of blood troops teleported here is limited.
It's impossible to attack so many places at the same time, so we have to divide our forces and act separately.
Legions of hundreds or thousands of soldiers, their blood spilled, marched across the pristine white earth.
And they soon encountered territories with a large number of survivors.
The Blood Legion launched its fiercest attack right from the start!
One after another, blood-red monsters clad in armor charged fearlessly into their territory.
The surviving lords led their fighters to fight against them.
At the same time, they can use the various defensive arrow towers in their territory to launch counterattacks.
Some powerful territories blocked the Blood Legion's advance and annihilated all the monsters.
Many territories, lacking sufficient strength, were overwhelmed by bloodshed, their inhabitants turning into pools of blood that stained the earth red.
The number of survivors worldwide has begun to decline again.
The chat channel was also filled with cries for help.
"Are there any brothers near Hunter's Plateau? My territory is surrounded by a Blood Legion of three thousand men. I can hold out for a little longer. Requesting reinforcements!"
"Brother, I'm near the Hunter Platform, I'll bring some guys over to help you right away, hang in there!"
"Holy crap! Berkeley is under siege! Hundreds of thousands of Blood Army soldiers are attacking the city, and there seem to be centurions of rank eight or higher inside!"
"Brothers in the Thorn Forest, hold on! Commander Bai Zhi has led us out and will be here to support you soon!"
"We're near coordinates ****. The brothers are waiting for you to arrive. Thank you for the rescue, Commander Bai Zhi!"
"Chen Wansheng, I see a Blood Legion near your territory, rapidly approaching it. Be prepared to respond!"
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Having experienced so many events, the survivors no longer felt the panic they had when initially facing danger.
The moment the Blood Legion appeared, they all tried their best to fight the enemy with their own strength, and called for help when they were outmatched.
Most survivors will attempt to provide assistance whenever possible.
Because they know that if they don't go to save people, they will be next.
Even if we manage to escape this calamity now, once the Blood Legion expands in size, no one will be able to escape!
Faced with this global crisis that has swept across several kingdoms, the survivors have put aside their prejudices and begun to cooperate closely.
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You have arrived at the blizzard-swept plains...
When the system notification ended, various familiar buildings appeared in front of Cao Xing.
He has made a successful return.
At the same time, Cao Xing also saw a series of messages in the chat channel.
"The Blood Legion is a very serious threat."
"Currently, neither the Blood Legion nor the legends of the various kingdoms can intervene, and the two sides are in a stalemate."
"As for the combat strength below the legendary level, the Blood Legion clearly has the advantage."
"At this rate, it won't be long before even more blood teleportation pillars appear."
"Looks like I need to quickly process the rewards and then deal with the Blood Legion!"
Thinking of this, Cao Xing felt a sense of urgency!
Then, with a wave of his hand, he released all the powerful figures in the entire territory from the sack of the dead.
"Crash!"
One after another, powerful figures appeared, their auras covering the entire territory.
Among them were the legendary powerhouse Isabel and King Zevilin of Velen.
After they came out, the aura of the dead on their bodies quickly faded, and they returned to their living appearance.
Everyone quickly glanced around.
Upon seeing the familiar territory, his gaze relaxed slightly.
This time, they can be said to have won another victory, and everyone's face was filled with determination and confidence!
Cao Xing said, "Everyone, you've all worked hard in today's battle. Now go back and rest."
"Don't let your guard down, be prepared for battle."
"Next, we have a tough battle ahead of us."
Everyone understood what their lord meant by a tough battle.
But there was no fear in their eyes, and they all shouted in response, "Yes!"
The crowd quickly dispersed.
Only Cao Xing and Sarah remained in the same spot.
Cao Xing looked at the dark elf.
She picked up most of the loot dropped by the legendary figures and heroes she killed this time.
Sarah understood what Cao Xing meant, quickly took a black backpack from her waist, and then respectfully handed it over.
"My lord, everything is here. Please take a look."
"it is good."
After Cao Xing took it, he moved the contents of the backpack.
[Received: Legendary Heart *2]
[Received: Hero's Heart *5]
[Obtained: Watcher Overlord Soul (Tier 9) *1]
[Obtained: Watcher Commander Soul (Tier 9) *2]
[Obtained: Legendary Bloodcore (Orange) *2]
[Obtained: Divine Power Shards *3]
[Received: Hero's Blood*18]
[Received: Blood Crystal (Gold) *42]
[Obtained: Dark Blade (Orange)]
[Obtained: Soul Chain of Mikumo (Orange)]
[Obtained: Iron Annihilation Great Axe (Orange)]
【get……】 …
This time, they killed more than a dozen powerful individuals and obtained a large amount of valuable items.
Besides the Heart of Power and Soul, there are also a whole bunch of epic-quality weapons.
Excitement gradually appeared in Cao Xing's eyes!
"Very good. Although this operation was dangerous, the rewards are also quite terrifying!"
Then, Cao Xing quickly tallied the resources in his backpack.
Currently, the items that can be used to enhance strength are 3 Legendary Hearts, 5 Heroic Hearts, 2 Commander-level Souls, and 1 Overlord-level Soul.
In addition, there are a total of six epic weapons and three epic equipment pieces.
These Watchers are not only powerful, but also well-equipped.
Cao Xing first glanced at the attributes of those epic equipment and weapons.
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After a moment, Cao Xing nodded slightly and said, "These weapons are all of a high level, most of them are level 70 or above, and there are even two weapons that are level 100 or above."
"However, the attributes are also quite good, which can greatly enhance the strength of the warriors in the territory."
He quickly figured out who would be responsible for distributing the weapons.
Then, he glanced at two other new items—[Blood Crystal (Gold)] and [Legendary Blood Core (Orange)].
Cao Xing had just seen the Blood Crystal Stone in the exchange shop; it required a full 10,000 battle merits to exchange for one.
This time, we took down a Blood Legion Legend and got 42 items, which is equivalent to 42 battle points, which is pretty good.
Blood Crystal (Gold)
[Item Type: Special Material]
[Item Description: A blood crystal imbued with intense blood energy, it is one of the main materials needed to construct various blood-themed buildings.]
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After reading the above introduction, Cao Xing already understood the function of this thing.
Just like the Dragon Rock Mine that drops in the Zhuoma series expansion, Blood Crystal Stone is also a unique type of material.
Then, he took out the [Legendary Blood Core (Orange)] again.
This thing has a peculiar appearance; its surface is dark red and covered with twisted patterns, and it is only the size of a baby's fist.
It looks like a blood-red walnut, or perhaps a heart.
I glanced at the attributes.
Legendary Bloodcore (Orange)
[Quality: Epic]
[Item Description: A blood core containing the pure blood essence of a legendary commander, possessing powerful vitality]
【Item Effect 1: When absorbed by a magical plant, it will immediately accelerate the plant's growth time by 30 years (can be used a maximum of 10 times on the same plant)】
[Item Effect 2: If absorbed by a legendary or higher-level powerhouse, it will immediately increase their level by 10 (if the level is already maxed out, it will immediately increase their base attributes by 4%), and increase their lifespan by 20 years (can be used up to 5 times)]
(Note: If used on a demigod-level being, the effect will be halved; it has no effect on gods.)
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"Fuck!!!"
"Level up? Increase lifespan? Is this blood core that powerful?"
Cao Xing exclaimed in surprise.
The effects of this blood core far exceeded his expectations!
What does it mean to directly increase by 10 levels? In other words, it only takes 5 blood cores to max out the level of a newly broken legendary-level powerhouse!
Even for those max-level powerhouses, 5 blood cores can increase basic attributes by 20%, not to mention the lifespan-increasing function later on.
"This is a bit outrageous..."
Cao Xing pondered, "Levels don't mean much to me, since the legendary characters under my command level up very quickly."
"In other words, the blood core can only be used to maximize its benefits after they have all reached the maximum level."
"However... a large number of blood cores are also required."
These blood cores only drop from legendary-level commanders. Even if Cao Xing kills all the remaining seven commanders, he still won't be able to gather enough blood cores for two people.
He shook his head and put it into his backpack.
Besides the two blood cores, there were also a full 18 drops of powerful blood, which was an astonishing gain.
Cao Xing looked at the dark elf beside him and nodded approvingly.
"Well done, Sarah."
Sarah bowed slightly and said respectfully, "This is my duty, my lord."
Cao Xing did not immediately distribute these items, but instead took out a box from his backpack.
It's the relic box that I just exchanged for by spending ten million battle merits!
"Let's see which profession we can get this time!"
With a hint of anticipation, Cao Xing stepped forward.
[Do you want to open the random relic chest and obtain a relic of a random class?]
"Yes."
The next moment, the ancient treasure chest in front of us slowly opened.
It exudes a black aura that flows like water.
When the darkness dissipates.
Cao Xing saw a dark iron seal lying quietly at the bottom of the box.
The seal is shaped like a flower.
Due to the passage of time, several cracks have appeared on it.
"Black flowers, what profession's relics are these?"
With an uncertain look on his face, Cao Xing picked it up and glanced at its attributes.
[Obtained: Relic - Nightingale Corsage]
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[Relic - Nightingale Corsage]
[Quality: unknown]
[Item Effect 1: A corsage left behind by a legendary nightingale, containing a portion of assassination and stealth divine power, one of the main materials needed for assassination-type professions to break through to the legendary realm.]
[Item Effect 2: Can directly absorb the divine power contained within, replenishing 100 points of divine power, but the relic will disappear when the divine power is exhausted.]
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"hiss--"
Cao Xing gasped, his eyes widening in shock!
"Holy crap, this corsage is actually an assassin's keepsake!"
"Doesn't this mean that Sarah will be able to break through to the legendary level soon?"
He turned around and looked at the dark elf beside him with a mixture of surprise and delight, his eyes filled with relief.
Sarah looked somewhat bewildered; she was unaware that she was about to advance to the legendary realm!
Cao Xing did not immediately hand over the belongings to her.
Instead, they planned to find an open space first and consume the other rewards.
"Sarah, come with me."
"Yes."
After saying that, the two of them went together to the buffer zone of the territory.
Cao Xing pressed the communication device on his ear, "Brown, come find me in the buffer zone."
"Bron will be here shortly, my lord."
The big guy quickly walked over from the cafeteria area.
Then, Cao Xing whistled again, summoning the two giant beasts, Da Bai and Wally, over as well.
As the two earliest pets in the territory, they are considered veterans, and it's time for them to break through to a higher level!
"Boom! Boom!"
There was a dull sound of footsteps.
Before long, three enormous creatures approached Cao Xing.
"Bron is here, my lord!"
"Moo-"
Cao Xing nodded slightly, then took out the Overlord Soul and tossed it directly to Braum.
The big guy instinctively took it.
Upon sensing the power contained within the soul, he immediately grinned, revealing an exaggerated smile.
"Aha! This is the soul that can help me advance to the level of a ruler!"
"Thank you so much, Lord! You are like a second parent to me!"
Cao Xing rolled his eyes at him. "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and digest this soul."
"no problem!"
After saying that, Braum directly shoved the Overlord-level soul into his own body.
"Buzz!"
A vast wave of spiritual energy emerged, permeating the entire territory.
Everyone felt a special power emanating from around their bodies.
It's like an invisible wall protecting you, giving you a great sense of security.
Bloom's breakthrough went quite smoothly.
A system notification appeared shortly afterward.
[Your territory member: Braum Ironwall has successfully transformed into a Overlord-level creature, with base attributes increased by 30% and his exclusive domain activated: Guardian Domain]
[Guardian Domain: Reduces the user's final damage taken by 30%, and reduces the final damage taken by all allies by 20%]
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Final damage is essentially the same as damage reduction, but it does not conflict with damage reduction.
Because there is a limit to the number of similar attributes on various equipment, once the limit is exceeded, there is no further improvement from stacking the same attribute on top of it.
It can be said that this field has indirectly improved the survival ability of Bloom and others.
Cao Xing said with satisfaction, "Not bad, Braum has also successfully broken through to become a ruler."
"In this way, the probability of him breaking through to Legendary level after reaching level 100 will be even greater!"
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(End of this chapter)