Chapter 21: Lords Who Hold the Human Sovereign in Contempt!
This is a world engulfed in flames. Everywhere, molten magma flows in a fiery red blaze. At the edge of space, a towering figure sits, adorned with horns, bulging muscles, and dark red wings. The Demon Lord! His eyes ablaze with flames, he gazes into the distance, a wicked smile playing on his lips.
"Leader of the first rank?"
"You, You Qian, are worthy. You're the opponent who makes me take notice!"
Following his gaze, one can see several demon species engaged in fierce combat with a group of diminutive lava monsters. For some reason, his demons, touted as top-tier beings in Western legends and thought to be immensely powerful, aren't as formidable as imagined. Their innate talent levels, reaching up to the epic tier, were initially born as 2-star entities. Despite their Hellfire talents, their damage against exotic beasts isn't significant. Though capable of flight, they often resort to it for survival when confronted by formidable creatures.
Despite their intimidating appearance, they're ineffective against wild beasts who aren't easily intimidated. This time, facing this horde of low-level lava monsters, the demons are struggling. The Demon Lord knows it's temporary. His demons are also top-tier bloodline species, no weaker than You Qian's forces. Once they grow, surpassing Yu Qian will be effortless!
Confidence fills him. His future Demon Lord forces are poised to conquer the entire Divine Descent continent. Those like Yu Qian will merely become stepping stones on his path to the summit! Dare to obstruct? Crushed underfoot!
In the dim forest, chaotic roars echo incessantly. Flames Lions! A group of them dashes madly through the woods, pursued by angels with snow-white wings emitting holy radiance. Though the Flame Lions are swift, the angels are swifter, scattering them with ease. Lin Xue Xin floats serenely nearby, her wings fluttering gracefully. She exudes an aura of sanctity and pride.
Compared to before when she had to lead the hunt personally, the angels can now hunt Flame Lions effortlessly. The growth in their strength is evident! "You Qian is indeed formidable," Lin Xue Xin acknowledges. "Despite the scarcity of resources in the early stages, maintaining such a lead and surpassing me again." Yet, she remains unworried.
"The might of my angels is undeniable. Surpassing you won't take much longer!" Her angelic forces, requiring minimal time to upgrade, will undoubtedly exceed You Qian's!
Meanwhile, in many other places, Titan, Undead, Phoenix, Black Dragon, and other leaders wear expressions of impending victory. They know You Qian's current lead means little. Given time, their forces will catch up effortlessly. Only the last laugh truly matters, and they're all confident in their ability to secure it.
Heroes, indeed.
You Qian, the target all top leaders aim to surpass, feels no sense of being besieged. On the contrary, he thoroughly enjoys his situation. Waking up to a wave of experience and equipment rewards, he finds himself in a comfortable position. After listing all the equipment on the trading platform, he relaxes in a courtyard chair, basking in the morning sunlight, sipping from a cup. Occasionally, he skewers a delectable fruit with a toothpick, painstakingly prepared by Artemis and the others.
You Qian's Humanoid forces are diligent and attentive, particularly in serving their Supreme Emperor. Their efforts in catering to his needs are unparalleled. While most leaders arrange and manage everything themselves, even leading troops into battle personally, You Qian enjoys a lifestyle akin to royalty. He finds managing and developing his forces remarkably easy.
Of course, You Qian believes in aiming higher for a better life. As long as there are opportunities and means, progress is always welcome.
After lunch, You Qian checks the trading platform to find all the equipment sold in auction mode has been bought out. He estimates the profits, noting significant gains in resources like wood, stone, and steel. Despite the losses in materials, the increased hunting efficiency for humanoid units due to the acquired equipment far outweighs it. In terms of territory development efficiency, it's a win-win situation.
In summary, only leaders with foresight know how to make the right choices. Moreover, with the impending threat of exotic creature attacks, possessing this equipment provides both psychological and practical advantages.
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