The place where the demon fell dead was a towering hill in the underground world.
The two of them followed the sound towards the top of the mountain, and finally arrived on a high cliff.
The stench of a demon gathering place floated in the air, the pungent smell of sulfur mixed with the steam of magma, making people almost want to vomit.
Below the cliff, you can have an unobstructed view of the open underground plain.
The nightmare beast runs through the long camp, and the place where its hooves step on will ignite flames.
Aggressive horned demons were wrestling, and groups of three-headed hell dogs were whipped by evil gods and demons, letting out bloodthirsty roars.
The little monster playfully threw fireballs at other demons, and was torn to pieces by high-level demons in the blink of an eye.
This is a complete demon army, with hundreds of demons of different levels.
There is actually an army of demons in the underground world of the Dragon Calling Mountains!
Li Ran felt dizzy.
"They are already here," Liz's voice sounded coldly. "Let's get out of here first."
The two returned to the river where Li Ran regained consciousness, and Li Ran found that Liz's face was very serious.
Li Ran wanted to ask something else, but Liz stopped him with a stern look in her eyes. Instead, she asked directly: "Do you want to go back to the ground? I can take you back."
Before Li Ran could answer, a faint call suddenly came from the upper reaches of the underground river.
"Li Ran!"
"Lord Lord!"
Those are Eureka and Hart's voices.
Li Ran looked at Liz and said: "My subordinates came to see me. Thank you very much for your help. If possible, I hope you can take us back together."
He answered the call immediately.
Soon, two figures, one black and one white, ran along the river.
Li Ran worriedly asked: "Why are you guys down here too? There are demons everywhere here!"
Hart said excitedly: "Where my Lord is, I will be there!"
Eureka held a cobalt blue bead in her hand, and she handed the bead to Li Ran.
"After discovering that you were missing, Hart and I jumped into the whirlpool. Don't worry about the way back. After the sea dragon died, I found this in its damaged crystal core."
[Elemental Scabbard of Sea Dragon]
[Epic/Magic Item/Orb/Special]
[Effect: Control water flow]
[Description: A magical item. Even ordinary people with low magic power can control the flow of water as easily as the elemental lords. 】
Li Ran breathed a sigh of relief and turned around to look.
"Liz?"
Only then did he notice that Liz had disappeared at some point.
...
The main peak of the Dragon Calling Mountain Range, in the secret fortress of the Dragon Knights.
"Are you ready? The 'door' within the Wolf Principality is about to open. The date of destruction of the pioneer area will be greatly advanced. We must set off immediately."
"I've done what I have to do, let's go."
In the sky full of ice and snow, two giant dragons, one black and one white, spread their wings and flew towards the southeast of the mainland.
The Dragon Knights, who have been holding on in the shadows for thousands of years, will shed their last drop of blood for Ashan.
Above the mountains, there is nothing but wind and snow.
...
Fengling Plain, Xingfeng City Lower City.
After helping Tricia build a new wardrobe, Jamil returned to his home.
This is a monotonous two-story house, but it is stronger than all the wooden houses in Fiordland Village. After so many years, the house has not shown any sign of collapse.
After Jamil left Starwind City with Maren, he never thought that he would be able to return here one day.
His home is on Yulu Street in Lower City. This street was once filled with hunters and fishermen. When he first came to Starwind City from Talengard, he knew nothing. All his skills were learned from the residents here.
of.
He still remembered how his neighbors patiently taught him hunting, carpentry and rough sailing skills.
Now he is the only one still living in the whole street.
Jamil put on the cotton robe and linen trousers issued by the lord, left Yulu Street, crossed Central Street, and came to the Central Square.
As soon as Jamil arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, he saw Mullen's old and red face. He waved his cane and said angrily: "Jamil, you are late again! Everyone is waiting for you!"
At the long table in the war hall, Hart and Lord Lord gathered in front of the map table and were discussing something.
This made Jamil quite embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and said hello awkwardly before stepping into the hall.
Under Li Ran's guidance, the meeting went on in an orderly manner.
First, it was Commander Hart who made the report:
"Through the continuous operations of the Skeleton Corps, most areas of Fengling Plain have been effectively controlled or are under the surveillance of the reconnaissance force. If there are outside personnel or troops, we can receive early warning as soon as possible."
He looked at Li Ran and gave a detailed explanation of the material production situation.
"According to your request, we have maximized the intensity of gold mining. Currently, more than 80 skeleton soldiers are involved in production. The daily gold output is equivalent to about 800 gold coins, and the output is still rising."
"At the same time, we have discovered two new mines, one of which produces rare magic iron ore. If enchanters come to Starwind City in the future, we can mass-produce sophisticated enchanted equipment. In addition, there are some new
I will add small resource points and other key areas for you in the form of a special report."
"We haven't found the Dark Elf attacking troops yet."
"In the area south of the Wind Spirit Plains, the remnants of the Starbreakers block the connection between us and the Falcon Principality. It is impossible to contact the pioneering area by going south by land."
"In the northwest direction, our reconnaissance force arrived at the border area of Talengard area, where there is a fortress guarding the access road. After our observation, we determined that the fortress was stationed."
"Finally, the recent changes in the Well of Souls are unknown. The lord may need to go to the scene to check."
Li Ran nodded and praised: "Well done! Hart! Your current role in production and defense work is irreplaceable. Please continue to study and promote the next step of work in accordance with the established direction."
Li Ran looked at Jamil: "After the Edelweiss is repaired, how is the investigation of the Sancha River Basin going?"
Jamil shook his head and said word by word: "As you said, we temporarily built a small boat to leave the fjord and conducted an exploratory voyage. We found that there were indeed mechanical creations in the Sancha River. They were very fast and tried to destroy them.
Bottom of the ship, thanks to your warning, we used the Sea Dragon Orb to speed away, thus avoiding the ship being destroyed and killing people."
Li Ran frowned and thought. Liz's first piece of information had been directly confirmed. Will the other information also be true?
"Jamil, please lead the original craftsmen to continue the construction of Dragon Calling Port and new warships. You must use the Sea Dragon Orb properly."
Jamil lowered his head slightly: "I will comply with your request."
Li Ran decided not to hide it anymore and made the information provided by Liz public.
"I have some unconfirmed information that the undead army and the mechanical army from the west have already set off."
"They will march towards Falkenridge City, but before that, Starwind City will encounter them first." Li Ran explained while drawing on the map with a pen.
Everyone knew what this meant. Starwind City would be attacked by two legion-level forces, but land and water transportation to the southward development area were blocked.
This means that they have no retreat and can only face the war head-on.
He paused and continued: "We must organize everyone. Every Starwind City person must stand up and face the challenge. We must build Starwind City into a steel fortress to welcome the dark elves and
Starbreaker's Offensive."
Some voiced their agreement, while others nodded.
Li Ran slowed down his tone: "Ma Lun, could you please introduce the relocation situation of the fjord residents."
After leading the fjord residents back to Starwind City, Malen shaved off his long, half-white beard, put on clean clothes, and suddenly became twenty years younger.
The Grand Archon's current appearance is closer to his true age - 43 years old, which is when a man is in his prime of life.
He looked at Li Ran and said: "Except for the craftsmen in Huanlong Port, all the Fjord people have moved to Starwind City. 80% of the families have received daily supplies uniformly distributed by the city hall and have returned to normal life. There are working people
Among them, quite a few have found jobs that suit them and have invested in production and construction."
Li Ran praised: "Your arrangements are indeed efficient and orderly. The construction of the god's building has been discussed last time. We can just proceed according to the established route."
Malen lowered his head and replied: "I will devote my whole life to the survival of Star Wind City."
All aspects of work were arranged. After the meeting, Li Ran looked at Hart and said, "Now, it's time to go see the changes in the Well of Souls."
...
Eureka was leading a team to clean up a haunted city ruins in the western region. In order not to waste time, Li Ran decided to set off immediately.
He and Hart rode bone horses and galloped all the way south, and soon arrived at the Well of Souls.
They jumped off the bone horses and walked towards the ruins of the Well of Souls.
Li Ran's eyes were filled with dilapidated scenes.
The spiritual light pillar that originally penetrated the sky and the earth no longer existed, and on the broken ring-shaped stone base, there was only a layer of misty flames that kept shaking.
Li Ran had a strange association - like a small flame burning on a gas stove that was out of gas.
He came to the damaged stone ring and put his palm into the flame to check the information.
【Pillar of Promotion】
【God Building/Special】
[Effect: Able to upgrade low-level undead into dark knights through sacrifice to gods]
[Sacrifice: 5000 gold coins, any powerful psychic item]
[Cooling time: 15 days]
[Requirements for use: Adventer or God’s Chosen Hero]
[Description: Although the souls who were killed in the Well of Souls have all returned to the gate of Hades, its underground base is more than ten meters deep, and there is still a huge amount of spiritual energy left. After the Well of Souls got rid of the control of the Star Breaker, Ya
Shah transformed it into a divine building that can be called a miracle of the undead.]
"this?"
Li Ran was stunned and shared the building information.
Hart opened his jaw and did not close it for a long time.
Li Ran thought with some wickedness: "Does this count as the final payment paid by Yasha?"
The price of 5,000 gold coins is too expensive. You must know that the recruitment price of regular level 6 troops is more than 3,000 gold coins.
At the same time, according to Li Ran's understanding of the auction house market, the value of a powerful psychic item can sometimes be sold at a high price of more than 3,000 gold coins.
From a cost-effective perspective, this method of forcibly "promoting" soldiers through sacrifice is extremely uneconomical. It can be said that the value of a cannon is used to purchase a rifle.
But that's not the point of the problem.
First of all, according to Li Ran's understanding of the dynamics of the development zone, no player force has the ability to build a recruitment building for level 6 God's Chosen Warriors.
Secondly, the undead are one of the three villains of Starbreaker. Currently, no player has occupied the main city of the undead, and it is impossible to recruit level 6 dark knights.
As for the Promotion Pillar in Li Ran's hands, as long as there are sufficient resources, he can transform into a level 6 dark knight in two weeks!
Given time, Starwind City can even form a dark knights group!
From this perspective, the Pillar of Promotion is of infinite value.
But now, Li Ran just wants to accomplish one thing.
"Hart, come here."
The skeleton warrior was dragged in front of the light curtain.
Li Ran smashed 5,000 gold coins on the altar and placed the elemental crystal core of the sea dragon.
[Damaged Sea Dragon Elemental Core]
[Psychic Items/Epics/Materials]
Li Ran shouted loudly:
"Lord God Asha, the price required for the sacrifice has been paid. I choose to upgrade my hero Hart into a dark knight!"
Hart was a little flustered and hurriedly waved his hands and said: "My lord, there is no need! We need gold coins everywhere now, why waste it on me - ahhhhh!"
The beam of light soaring into the sky lit up.
The spiritual energy containing divine power was forcibly poured into Hart's body.
Dazzling flames jumped out of Hart's eyes!
Hart knelt on the ground in pain, looked up to the sky, and screamed loudly.
The energy and quality of the soul fire are continuously twisted and tempered, and the level of the God-chosen warriors is improved step by step. The fusion, tearing and reshaping from the origin of the soul make Hart tremble and cry!
Ding!
System prompt: Skeleton warrior Hart has been promoted to Dark Knight!
The transformation ceremony is over.
【Hart】
[Level 6 Dark Knight/Undead Creature/Asha’s God-Chosen Hero/Li Ran’s Follower]
A majestic black-armored knight straightened his body, and the pure soul fire suddenly lit up between the gaps in the full-face helmet. The knight gently exhaled hot breath, and the strong atmosphere of destruction and death continued to exude from around him.
The damaged cursed armor was integrated into the whole body plate armor, becoming more terrifying and majestic. When the knight pulled out the sword at his waist, a piercing howl came from the Pillar of Promotion.
A handsome and handsome armored skeletal war horse jumped out of the light curtain, stopped next to Hart and shook its head, waiting for its owner to ride.
"Congratulations! Brother!"
Li Ran laughed and hugged the black-armored warrior. He happily patted the battle brother's brand new armor.
Li Ran's excited voice echoed in Hart's soul: "My good brother! Without you, there would be no me, and there would be no Starwind City now!"
"Do you understand what I mean?"
"Brother, you deserve this!"
After Hart was stunned for a moment, he immediately half-knelt on the ground with the ceremony of knighthood, just like when he was recruited from the garrison by Li Ran, and said in a low voice:
"My Lord, it was you who awakened me from my ignorance. As I said, Hart's sword will always be yours."
Li Ran nodded with satisfaction, "Hart, pick up your weapon, we have to face more difficult battles."
"I will obey your orders!"
Li Ran and Hart mounted their horses again, and they were about to return to Star Wind City.
Suddenly, Li Ran noticed a metal object hidden in the dark shadow cast by the stone on the deserted land not far away.
Li Ran picked it up and found that it was a mask engraved with silver patterns.