Yang Sheng forcefully transformed the enemy's Origin Substance, turning them into shadows. Then, he used the Sealing Hand's soul to reforge it into metal.
Conversion, storage, and output.
There was no loss or wastage. After three transformations, the ethereal Origin Substance turned into heavy metal.
In this way, the weight of the soul could be measured through material means.
Just like that, a body made up of countless Shadow Beasts turned into dozens of tons of cursed alloy.
The whole series of transformations not only shocked everyone, but even Huai Shi was a little dazed — this was not a new ability. It was just the development and application of his own Stigmata ability according to the situation.
Naturally, this result was achieved as easily as breathing.
When Huai Shi thought about it carefully, he did not find it strange at all. Instead, he felt that this was how it should be.
This was how it should be done.
This seemed to be some kind of instinct hidden at the bottom of miracles, some kind of tendency in application.
For hell … …
Yin Souls adapted to hell, Mountain Ghosts increased their resistance, Young Master Ming raised a large group of animals, Great Master Ming cleaned up the tribe and turned the enemy into the foundation of his own growth.
Normal Great Master Ming did not have the Sealing Hand, Alchemy Fire, and Forging Furnace, so he could not complete the second half.
But just the first half was enough to frighten people.
Extracting the enemy's soul, forcefully transforming it into Shadow Origin Substance, and storing it in the Returning Ruins. Not only could it strengthen oneself, but it could also support a large group of people and teammates.
As long as there were enough enemies, there would never be a shortage of Origin Substance.
For Yun Zhongjun's line, starting from River Earl, the amount of Origin Substance would triple. After reaching Yun Zhongjun's level, there would be a qualitative change. He would transform hell, and everything would revolve around him. When combined with Heavenly Palace, he would directly slap the enemy's face.
Combined with the Divine Mark – Heaven's Inquisition, he would become a living, man-made ruler!
Huai Shi once again experienced why the Celestial genealogy was called the Abyss genealogy.
It was driven by the development of hell itself!
Unlike other genealogies, it would feel restricted in the real world. Only in hell could it display its full power … …
While approaching the essence of the Abyss without limit, it would also extract resources from hell without limit.
One had to know that 'players' were really scary.
Even if it was just a change in a numerical value, it was enough for a bunch of lunatics to be unable to differentiate between day and night, let alone actually becoming stronger.
As long as the monsters dropped enough materials, they would not hesitate to slaughter them. The more he killed, the more he earned, and the more he earned, the more he could continue to kill …
In the end, a strange cycle was formed.
After experiencing the convenience of Celestial genealogy, this hellish special tool, Huai Shi shook his head and smiled as he patted the iron ingot beside him.
He asked Anton and Gregory:
"Can I ask the two of you to evaluate this?"
"Wait, wait a moment."
After a brief moment of absent-mindedness, dozens of robotic arms quickly extended from Anton's bipedal machine. They surrounded the samples provided by Huai Shi and began to examine them.
At the same time, he compared the data from the Lord of the Flies.
He couldn't hide his astonishment.
"As a basic material, there is no problem with all the data." Anton answered, "If it's only for temporary use and not for long-term use, it's completely enough."
Gregory was even simpler. He picked up the iron ingot, licked it, and bit it twice. Finally, he spat two mouthfuls of black saliva on the ground, wiped his mouth, and nodded.
"It's very compatible with miracles and disasters. It's the best conductor. You're really good at metal science. This thing can support the modification of most secret instruments. "
Huai Shi nodded. "So it can be used?"
"Yes." The two nodded decisively.
Huai Shi asked again, "Then is it enough?"
"Not enough."
It was Beelzebub who answered. "The upper limit is too low, and the properties are not suitable. It can't support the temperature of the God Engine. Also, the properties are too simple, and the other materials are not enough. It can't meet the requirements of the Atum armor. However, it can be used as the conduction matrix of the secondary armor. "
He said, "We need more."
"Then go find more."
Huai Shi nodded and said without hesitation, "I'm going out for a while."
"So fast?" Raymond was dumbfounded.
"Courtesy demands reciprocity."
Huai Shi glanced into the distance and said calmly, "They've already delivered food. I can't just eat and take it for free, right? Plus, don't we have a favor to ask of them? "
Since they had a favor to ask, they had to be more attentive.
Don't be afraid of the door being closed or the cold attitude. Only by making a few more trips, paying more visits, saying more nice things, and bringing more gifts would the stingy master be more generous.
Only then would he be able to be generous …
"Oh, give me all the Coins of Disaster in the supplies," Huai Shi said. "Give me one-third of the Source Form crystals."
The rear cabin of the Sun Ship opened. The Red Dragon's remote control car delivered everything Huai Shi wanted to him.
"Do you want me to go with you?" Raymond asked.
"No, you stay here with Gregory and Professor Anton." Huai Shi shook his head. "We need some basic defense here."
After saying that, he looked at the chief engineer who was smoking. "Mr. Forster, are you interested in going with me?"
"Hunting, of course."
The chief engineer who was wiping the gun smiled. "I'd love it."
Ten minutes later, the gate of Dragon Scale Settlement opened again.
Thousands of frenzied kobolds waved their weapons and raised the flag that had just been drawn. The steel chariots once again emitted thick smoke, and the sacred emblem of Bahamut was drawn in black ink on the chariots.
The large group gathered into a tide and rushed into the darkness.
Soon, it disappeared.
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Half an hour later, the elder was awakened by the alarm.
She opened her eyes and saw the projection of the guard behind the curtain.
"What's going on?" she asked.
"Sir, someone is coming. It's the people of Dragon Scale Settlement. There are countless of them!" The guard said anxiously, "A few minutes ago, they broke through the boundary marker and are almost at the gate of the settlement."
War?!
The first conclusion that appeared in the elder's mind quickly disappeared. She asked again, "Where are the sentry posts?"
"The other side didn't seem to be hiding, nor did they launch an attack. When they passed by, they even informed them to report to the settlement. They also said … "
The guard paused for a moment. "They also said that they wanted to see the elder."
"Okay, I got it."
The elder got up and put on a gray coat. She ordered, "Go and tell the people on the city wall to stay alert and not cause any conflict."
A few minutes later, she saw the troop stopped outside the river in the light of the fire.
They didn't have any intention of hiding their tracks. They even swaggered and sang hymns, holding the fire high to show their formation.
And right at the front, on the top of the stalled chariot, sat a familiar figure. He was unhurriedly plucking a string of highly poisonous wild fruits.
The overflowing juice also dyed his fingers green.
The core of the fruit, which was enough to make a giant beast wail and die, was casually thrown into his mouth. Accompanied by a crisp chewing sound, it disappeared.
When he saw the elder on the city wall, he waved his hand.
He smiled.
The elder was stunned for a moment. Soon, she came down along the rope and walked to the front of the army of Dragon Scale Settlement. She asked directly.
"Sir Huai Shi, why are you here?"
"For hire."
Huai Shi didn't hide his purpose. "For some reason, I want to cleanse this hell. Elder, are you still interested in working for me? "
The elder was silent for a moment. She suddenly asked, "What if I refuse?"
"Then, please don't get involved in this."
Huai Shi replied calmly, "Please don't worry. I won't just fight with the people who fought side by side in the past because of this small matter.
You just need to pretend that nothing happened. Close the door and ignore whoever comes knocking. In a few days, everything will be over. "
In the short silence, the elder looked at Huai Shi quietly. Huai Shi also looked at her.
After a long time, the Naga slowly lowered her head.
"How many people do you want?"
"The more, the better."
Huai Shi said, "Although I said that the more, the better, in reality, I don't know how to command and dispatch people. I know nothing about it. As such, I'll have to ask you to grasp the specific opportunities on your own.
As long as you can accomplish your goal, you will have full autonomy. "
The elder nodded. "Then there will be six hundred Undead Soldiers and twelve hundred White-Scaled Guards fighting for you. However, life has a price.
Sir Huai Shi, how much can you pay? "
Huai Shi raised his hand.
The Kobolds, who had been waiting for a long time, carried two large boxes in front of him.
The large metal boxes with the insignia of the Ivory Tower were filled with colorful metal pieces.
They were currency formed from the sediment of hell and the remnants of calamities.
There were many uses for it, and it could be used to travel between many hells. It was widely recognized by traveling merchants.
"This is the down payment."
Huai Shi said, "In addition, apart from the Origin Crystals and relics, all the spoils of war and territory will belong to you."
The elder shook her head. "You have no use for those things in hell. Also, with the Withered King's blood tax, even if the Rusty Pagoda was given to us, we wouldn't be able to pay it. "
"What about the protection of the Celestial genealogy?" Huai Shi asked.
The elder shook her head again. "The present is too far away. The Ivory Tower is too far away."
Huai Shi thought for a moment, but couldn't think of any more attractive bargaining chips. She helplessly shook her head. "Then let me hear your conditions."
"We don't need territory. If your plan succeeds, we probably won't be able to stay in the Rusty Pagoda any longer."
"Do you need me to find a way out for you? That's a bit troublesome. "
Huai Shi shrugged. "I have many enemies in the Infernal Realm, but not many friends. Or are you willing to join the Culinary Demon Committee or the Infernal Music Association? If that's the case, I can give you a letter of recommendation. "
"No, we can go to other Naga settlements. With the spoils of war and rewards, it won't be difficult to establish a new settlement."
The elder thought for a moment, then said, "But, other than these rewards, we still have seven hundred hatchlings and a thousand eggs, as well as sixty pregnant women."
She looked at Huai Shi and said seriously, "You have to personally host the transformation ceremony for them, so that they won't have to worry about dying."
For a moment, Huai Shi was slightly stunned.
Although he wasn't clear about the transformation ceremony, it should be a secret method used by the Naga settlements to protect newborns and pregnant women.
From a certain point of view, Huai Shi was indeed an excellent candidate.
Who told him to be the Young Master of Life?
The protector of the young.
With him hosting, the effect of the ceremony would be many times stronger.
He didn't have any reason to object to this.
"For the sake of an old friend, I can agree. But I've never done it before, so I can't guarantee the results. So, this isn't a condition. Let's change it. "
"How about the Hundred Eyes Settlement's Bone Transplant Pond?" The elder said. "If you have other uses for it, just let us use it once."
"Okay."
Huai Shi nodded. "Even if I can't give it to you, I'll compensate you with other things of equal value."
After a short silence, the elder sighed and respectfully prostrated herself on the ground.
She offered her loyalty and praise.
"Go put on your armor, children."
When she returned to the front of the city gate, she brought with her an order from Huai Shi. "The time for war has come."
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An hour later, under the burning tower, the heavily fortified city was right in front of them.
The kobolds from Dragon Scale Settlement were singing hymns loudly. It was fine that they didn't have the self-awareness of a sneak attack, but the devotion and fanaticism in their eyes from time to time made the Undead Army, who were their allies, feel a little scared.
Even the crude steel chariots were letting out a hiss of a tune.
The leader was Gray Blade, who used to rely on the protection of a few large settlements to run rampant. At this moment, when he wanted to rebel against the protectors, he completely forgot about the favor and deterrence of the past. He fanatically held a large flag and walked at the front.
"The day of destruction has come!"
"The emissary of the ruler has come. His spirit moves in the void, bringing down the end and destruction."
"Repent! Sinners, touch your wealth, embrace your children, and trample on your slaves. Enjoy your last joy. The day of destruction has come! "
The fanatical shouts were endless and resounded through the sky.
The mighty long line was endless, attracting the attention of many settlements along the way. However, after noticing such a strange situation, no one dared to block the way. They just secretly watched.
Beside Huai Shi's chariot, the elder riding a giant lizard looked around and finally looked at the city in the distance that had been alarmed.
"Your Excellency, why did you choose this place first?"
She said. "Hundred Eyes Settlement is one of the five joint rulers of the Rusty Pagoda Forest. They have the existence of the Crown. If we rely on the cannon fodder of Dragon Scale Settlement, I'm afraid it won't be of any use. Instead, it will alert the enemy."
On the chariot, Huai Shi thought seriously and raised his finger. "Two reasons."
"I'd like to hear the details." The elder listened attentively.
"First."
Huai Shi said solemnly, "Hundred Eyes Settlement is perverse and cruel. It caused the people to complain and caused many tragedies to happen in the Rusty Pagoda Forest.
Today, we raise the flag of rebellion to overthrow the oppression and rule of hell and regain the right to freedom. "
"…"
In the silence, the elder was confused. She touched the scales of her perception and hearing. She only felt that something was not right.
The right to freedom?
That kind of thing, did hell have it?
"Then …" She asked doubtfully, "What's the second reason?"
"Because it's close to home."
Huai Shi replied, "It's convenient to clean and tidy up."
"…"
For some reason, the elder felt that compared to those excuses that even he did not believe, this was probably the real reason …
Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly heard the sound of wind exploding.
Amidst the mournful cry, something fell from the sky.
On the city wall not far away, a huge ballista pulled the trigger. Suddenly, thick and heavy arrows whistled toward Huai Shi at the front.
The elder's expression suddenly changed. She wanted to draw her sword.
But then, she saw a grayish-black iron light sweep through the clouds.
It was as if it had picked up something fun.
The iron bird swooped down. Its sharp claws grabbed the huge ballista arrow that was as thick as an arm. With a pull, the terrifying force that was enough to tear apart the city wall seemed to disappear in an instant. It was easily pinched into three pieces.
Soon, the iron bird rose again with the heavy arrow in its mouth and flew into the clouds.
It disappeared.
At this time, the difference between the two sides could be seen.
It was different from the chaos of the kobolds. Even if they had the support of faith, it now exposed the poor quality of the soldiers. The iron chariot even fired back on its own without any orders.
Burning viscous asphalt spewed out from the thick body of the cannon like a huge fireball. It flew in the air and smashed on the city wall, turning into a splash of mud.
It could not create any effective damage at all.
On the other hand, the Nagas were still calm. The Undead Army cavalry had already spread out in formation, while the White-Scaled Guards holding up their shields began to gather quickly like an iron wall pushing forward. The shamans who followed the army waved straw and sprinkled water droplets of either sweet dew or poison on everyone's body.
They were ready for battle.
Without the support of enough secret tools, this group of kobolds would probably be used as cannon fodder in a war of attrition. The Undead Army and White-Scaled Heavy-Armored Guards of the Evergreen Settlement were the effective forces to attack the city.
However, Huai Shi never had any expectations for the kobolds. It was good enough that they could make up the numbers and do odd jobs. They were not much stronger than the Ratmen.
As for those who were convenient and considerate to use, he could only use the trumpet to attract people from the park.
He wondered how many upgrades Kitten had made for his good brothers after not seeing them for a long time.
Huai Shi was suddenly looking forward to it …
"Not bad, at least I don't have to greet them."
Huai Shi shrugged and looked at the settlement hundreds of meters away where the trumpet was blowing and countless heads were surging. He scrutinized the solid city that had obviously been built with great effort.
The thick walls were enough to withstand the impact of the cannon chariots. The protruding towers on both sides were surging with a strange light of secret tools. It was obvious that they were brewing the power to counterattack at any time.
There was even a deep moat with layers of shadows surging inside. It was already filled with bloodthirsty aquatic creatures.
"It seems that the other party has not let down their guard at all." The elder sighed softly. "Sir, without large equipment, it will be difficult for us to take down the outer defense in a short time."
"It's okay."
Huai Shi held the iron mace and suddenly revealed a strange smile. "Don't we have a river here?"
At that moment, he pinched Ah Fang's wrist and turned it slightly.
A loud boom sounded.
The sound of the tide filled the sky!
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