Chapter 872 - 368: Rich Rewards (2)
Chapter 872: Chapter 368: Rich Rewards (2)
After the oracle was issued, the already terrified army immediately scattered and fled.
A vast crowd formed a surging tide, discarding helmets and armor, fearing they would run slower than their companions.
Lear, awakened by the commotion, turned his head, and the sight of a million-strong army retreating stirred complex emotions within him.
This war, originally planned to last only three days, ultimately went on for twenty days.
This was the most brutal war he had ever experienced.
It was a contest of endurance, willpower, territorial foundation, military industry, logistics, command, city defense... and countless other systems.
He had no retreat.
And in this war, the combat power demonstrated by Weilu City was remarkable.
It even far exceeded expectations.
To withstand the relentless assault of an entire divine pantheon’s army was enough to prove everything!
From Weilu City to Katana, everything remained firmly under his control until the very last moment.
Katana, which had come under focused attack, instilled in him absolute confidence to hold out for another twenty days after deploying the powerful trump card, the Starry Sky Vine!
The past year of diligent agricultural development was now yielding sweet rewards.
A sense of accomplishment filled his heart.
After calming his emotions, he immediately issued an order.
"Full army attack, hunt freely!"
"Keep killing until they leave the Long Thorn Mountain Range!!"
The enemy soldiers were Weilu City’s nourishment... after losing their will to resist, they were lambs to the slaughter.
He needed more corpses and blood as nourishment!
The somewhat suffocated army became invigorated upon receiving the order.
In the sky, the Crowned Eagle Horned Beast Knights were the first to act, taking on the responsibilities of both guarding and preventing the enemy from setting up an ambush.
The army moved swiftly like a dragon, particularly the cold-blooded cavalry, who had been somewhat stifled by the defensive position.
Now they charged freely, forming a black tide to overrun the enemy.
Soon they caught up to the rear of the retreating enemy... warriors of the Wild Pantheon, finally realizing the true combat power of these heavy cavalry in the wild.
Like autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves, they were crushed!
Lear saw that the situation was set and didn’t pay much attention, turning his gaze back to the Goddess of Misfortune.
"Your Highness, do you have any further instructions?"
The Goddess of Misfortune’s eyes were deep.
"I will root out those behind the scenes..."
Her tone was cold.
"They won’t give up their hunt for me and other divine spirits; since that’s the case, we must strike first to gain the upper hand."
"In this great upheaval, no one can remain untouched; one either engages proactively or passively."
"Becoming prey or hunter is not a hard choice."
"Lord Lear, I hope that when I need your help, you will stand behind me... just like today."
If not for Lear foreseeing the enemy’s plan, she feared they’d be standing here with her head in their hands now.
Lear nodded slowly.
"Your Highness, Weilu City will be your most trustworthy ally."
The Goddess of Misfortune nodded solemnly.
"I firmly believe this... I will also be your most reliable partner, Lord Lear!"
Actions speak louder than words, and Lear had proven this by holding out for twenty days.
As her words fell, the Goddess of Misfortune lightly waved her hand, and a heavily worn stone slab appeared out of thin air in her grasp.
She handed it directly over.
"Lord Lear, this is a treasure I asked from other divine spirits for you... hidden within are the secret techniques of the Chaos Lizard-man, which can enhance the combat power of the Lizard-men under your command."
Lear’s eyes lit up.
But then he hesitated a moment.
"Will further enhancement raise their level?"
Beyond Level 15, they cannot step into Katana, and the Original Plane’s importance is irreplaceable now.
The Goddess of Misfortune shook her head.
"The Original Plane is crucial, and I understand the weight of it."
"This secret technique can directly enhance the combat power of the Lizard-men, allowing your army to maintain their current level while possessing the attributes of Level 17 or even Level 18 troops."
Lear was overjoyed.
A wonderful thing indeed!
The cold-blooded cavalry was already an ace in his sleeve; if their combat power were to further increase, who could shake Katana on the Original Plane?!
After saying this, the Goddess of Misfortune again produced a treasure in her hand.
A reed emitting a faint glow.
"This is a special item left by the first Swamp God before his fall... it requires the Authority of the Swamp to activate."
"There may be something within that you need."
Lear’s eyes lit up, and upon accepting it, he immediately felt an indescribable sense of affection and familiarity.
He thought of Grandma Green Grass and those beings with reed-like hair.
Restraining the urge to channel the Power of Authority into it immediately, he gave a deep look at the Goddess of Misfortune who had brought out the third piece of treasure...
He liked this reward.
"This crystal is called the Heart of Kristanar, containing rich divinity... it is a legacy of the Creator God, pure and clean, which can directly help you advance to become a weak divine power without any side effects."
Three treasures, each more valuable than the last.
After taking the crystal, Lear took a deep breath.
Holding out and fighting to the end for twenty days had undoubtedly earned the recognition of the Goddess of Misfortune and other divine spirits belonging to the Creator Pantheon.
Especially the third treasure, which could elevate him from weak divine power to a lower tier of divine power.
Invaluable.
This was a treasure that could directly increase a divine rank!
Outside, it could make countless people fight over it!
Comfort.
After finishing, the Goddess of Misfortune didn’t produce anything new but gestured to the ground’s head.
"This head is also entrusted to your disposal..."
"I need to leave for a while; there’s still some business to wrap up on that side of the battlefield. Lord Lear, you can contact me anytime if you need anything."