Inside the Cemetery of Death, dark dragon Gilbert was still in the midst of his evolution. The mystical demon cave had long since stopped operating. Inside the mystical demon cave in the shape of a sinister ghost face, there were twelve blood pearls that resembled red agates. The blood pearls rolled around in the mystical demon cave, following a peculiar trajectory.
Han Shuo walked to the front of the mystical demon cave and waved his hand. A mass of bloody light shot out, piercing towards the twelve blood pearls that resembled red agates.
"Pop, pop …"
Twelve crisp sounds of eggshells cracking could be heard from within the blood beads. The twelve blood beads broke apart, and each blood bead emitted a cloud of blood mist. The blood mist gradually condensed and expanded, taking the form of sinister and terrifying monsters. When the twelve mystical demons of different shapes and sizes, but all the same evil, appeared in front of Han Shuo, they each swallowed the blood beads under their bodies into their stomachs, raising their heads and howling towards the sky.
The remaining yin demon was released from Han Shuo's body. One of the mystical demons suddenly pounced over and swallowed the yin demon released by Han Shuo into its mouth. It chewed up the yin demon and swallowed it whole.
With a thought, the twelve mystical demons flew into Han Shuo's body like ghostly shadows. They took the form of twelve blood pearls and entrenched themselves around Han Shuo's demon infant, absorbing the overflowing energy of the demon infant.
The level of the mystical demons was higher than that of the yin demons. With the existence of the mystical demons, the lower level yin demons were useless. Even if they hid within the body, they would still be captured and eaten by the mystical demons. Han Shuo also knew that there was no way for a demon of the level of the yin demon to survive in his body. Therefore, he might as well let the mystical demons eat them, and prevent them from continuing to absorb the energy in his body.
The energy that Han Shuo's demon infant could release at the separate demon realm was astonishing. For the mystical demons that were connected to Han Shuo's bloodline, they only needed to absorb a little bit of energy from Han Shuo's body to bring endless benefits to Han Shuo. Compared to the lower ranked Original Demons and Yin Demons, the mystical demons could be further away from Han Shuo's body. If the mystical demons could be attached to a person's mind, then they could be thousands of miles away from Han Shuo without any hindrance.
Once a mystical demon possessed a person's mind, it would be able to feed on that person's brain every day, no longer needing Han Shuo's strength to replenish itself. In the beginning, the mystical demons would eat that person's brain to slowly change his thoughts and affect his judgment.
Later on, when this person's brain was completely devoured by the mystical demon, the mystical demon would replace it and completely become the mystical demon in that person's body, allowing Han Shuo to use it as he pleased. This was equivalent to the most advanced puppetry technique. The final result was that the person's soul would disappear, and the physical body would become the user of the mystical demons.
From the moment the mystical demon was enchanted, as the master of the mystical demon, Han Shuo was able to control that person's thoughts and easily learn all of their secrets. Even if this person was not dead, Han Shuo could use the mystical demons to change his mind, making him unconsciously follow Han Shuo's guidance.
With these twelve mystical demons, as long as Han Shuo could enchant them into the brains of the other dukes of the seven grand duchies, Han Shuo would be able to control the six dukes with the help of the six mystical demons. At the beginning, he would affect their judgment and decision-making ability, and finally, when the mystical demons had devoured their brains, they would be completely under Han Shuo's control.
On the other hand, before the mystical demons were enchanted, they could also become Han Shuo's good assistants. That omnidirectional, traceless, and formless exploration was the innate magical ability of the demons. In addition, the mystical demons could be like the Yin Demons, easily transforming into Han Shuo's appearance, and could even speak the human language to become another Han Shuo.
Of course, the strength of the mystical demons could not be compared to Han Shuo's, but they could become Han Shuo's scapegoat at critical moments, which was equivalent to giving Han Shuo twelve extra lives. The strength of the mystical demons could not compare to Han Shuo's, but they still had an advantage over ordinary experts. Mystical demons that could transform into solid and incorporeal forms could similarly swarm their opponents in battle. They were so fast that they looked like flashes of bloody light, making it difficult for ordinary people to deal with them.
With the twelve mystical demons entrenched in Han Shuo's body, Han Shuo was even more confident. Seeing that dark dragon Gilbert had yet to awaken, Han Shuo took out the skeletal staff, opened the boundary of the cemetery of death, and headed in the direction of the Valley of Sunshine.
In Tanai's place of extreme water, the water elite zombie that Han Shuo had left behind also received a message. This made Han Shuo understand that the water elite zombie could also be born.
Flying from the Dark Forest to the Valley of Sunshine, Han Shuo did not openly enter the valley from the front door because he didn't understand the current situation in the valley. Instead, he descended from the sky to a remote corner, and then sneaked into the place of extreme water where the water elite zombie was being refined.
This shop was now Han Shuo's personal property. The Soul Destroyer mercenary band had not set up camp here, but had sent people over to clean it regularly. When Han Shuo walked in, he discovered that the ground was clean, and there were no cobwebs in the room.
In the Valley of Sunshine, this shop that had been cursed by the evil god was rather famous. After many people mysteriously died inside, ordinary people would take a detour even if they came to this area. No one dared to come here. Originally, there was a blood water demon here. When Han Shuo arrived, the threat of the blood water demon was eliminated. However, he set up the Shura Soul Formation, which was also full of danger.
Han Shuo entered the underground place of extreme water with ease. With the experience of the earth, wood, and fire elite zombies, Han Shuo did not spend too much time with the water elite zombie in this place of extreme water. Compared to the other three elite zombies of the five extremes, this water elite zombie appeared very ordinary. Apart from an additional layer of amber armor, there was nothing particularly eye-catching about it.
Han Shuo was well aware of the water elite zombie's abilities, and was in no hurry to have it demonstrate to him. After planting a soul imprint on it, Han Shuo summoned Little Skull and handed the water elite zombie to him, then sent the two back to the paradise of death.
With the water elite zombie healed, Han Shuo did not continue to stay in the Valley of Sunshine, lest he leave a bad impression on the Cairo mercenary band. Currently, the Valley of Sunshine was still under the control of the Cairo mercenary band. Han Shuo's action of not going through the main entrance was a form of contempt towards the person in charge here.
At present, Han Shuo wasn't too clear about the relationship between the Soul Destroyer mercenary band and the Cairo mercenary band. He didn't want to clash with the Cairo mercenary band for the time being if it wasn't necessary. Therefore, Han Shuo quietly left the Valley of Sunshine after dealing with water elite zombie and headed towards the secret area where the Soul Destroyer mercenary band was located.
Every once in a while, Han Shuo would always discover that the Soul Destroyer mercenary band had obvious changes. This time, it was even more so. Unknowingly, the Soul Destroyer mercenary band had already become a large mercenary band with thousands of mercenaries. These days, the Soul Destroyer mercenary band should have been flourishing. With Han Shuo's financial support and Trunks' own ability, it was no wonder that the Soul Destroyer mercenary band had the strength to contend for the Valley of Sunshine.
This time, Trunks was still not in the secret area. However, Han Shuo learned from Grant that Trunks had only gone to meet the female bandit Janet in secret and should be returning soon. Ever since Trunks discovered that his long lost little sister Annie had been together with the female bandit Janet, Trunks had often found an excuse to run over to Janet's place. On one hand, he wanted to see Annie, and on the other, he wanted to discuss with Janet when they would take revenge for Annie.
The female bandit Janet was also a heroic and outspoken woman. She was rather congenial with Trunks, and the two gradually became familiar with each other. One was a mercenary band in the Valley of Sunshine, and the other was a large bandit organization around the Valley of Sunshine. The two leaders had unknowingly established a friendship.
After hearing Grant's words, Han Shuo was somewhat astonished. He hadn't expected that Trunks would actually get along well with that tomboy. Janet's personality was like a man's. Her speech didn't have the slightest hint of gentleness that a woman had, and she would even curse from time to time. In addition, she was fond of women, and could be said to be an oddity among women. Who would have thought that she would still be able to chat with Trunks? It seemed that Annie must have played an important role in their friendship.
After waiting here for half a day, Odysseus and the others returned midway. They had a few drinks with Han Shuo, whom they hadn't seen for a few months. They were all in high spirits.
After Odysseus joined the Soul Destroyer mercenary band, Trunks really didn't mistreat them. In addition, Odysseus and the others had extraordinary strength, and gradually gained quite a bit of reputation within the Soul Destroyer mercenary band. The few of them had a tacit understanding with each other. In addition, they had great trust in each other and were usually able to complete some difficult missions. They were very popular within the entire Soul Destroyer mercenary band.
While Han Shuo, Odysseus and the others were drinking and chatting, Trunks had also returned from outside. He laughed heartily as he joined the drinking army. Mercenaries who lived on the edge of a knife had incomparably forthright personalities. They were generally men who ate large bowls of wine and meat. They believed in true strength and lived with an attitude of enjoying life.
Some of the newly joined mercenaries didn't know Han Shuo's identity at first. However, after a few veteran mercenaries revealed Han Shuo's identity, the newly joined mercenaries all revealed looks of worship. There were even a few young mercenaries who couldn't contain themselves and excitedly came over to toast Han Shuo.
Although Han Shuo didn't come to the Valley of Sunshine often, he would leave behind spectacular deeds every time he did. The current leader of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band, Florida, and the patriarch of the House of Menlo, Adam, had both been defeated by Han Shuo's hands. Especially when Han Shuo had suddenly appeared in the valley and joined forces with the leader of the Cairo mercenary band, Laureton, to help him bring the Cairo mercenary band's experts out of the valley and kill the light grand magus Ferguson of the Church of Light. This news had been widely spread in Tanai of the Sunshine Valley.
Han Shuo wasn't in the Valley of Sunshine, but the legends of Han Shuo had always been circulating in the Valley of Sunshine. Han Shuo's reputation played a huge role in the reason why a portion of the young mercenaries desperately wanted to join the Soul Destroyer mercenary band. It was precisely because of Han Shuo that Trunks had been able to attract so many young experts with potential.
"How's the situation recently?" After drinking heartily in the plaza, Trunks and Han Shuo came alone to a secret room in the belly of the mountain. Han Shuo went straight to the point and asked Trunks the moment he entered.
Trunks smiled wryly and said, "The Soul Destroyer mercenary band seems to have a pretty good reputation right now, but it's also because of this that the other four mercenary bands are on guard against us. The Cairo mercenary band that was originally on good terms with our light major is no longer as friendly towards us. We're walking a tightrope now. I'm afraid that the other four mercenary bands will join forces and deal with our Soul Destroyer mercenary band first. In any case, the undercurrents in the Valley of Sunshine are surging like a tide. It seems that a storm could spread at any time. "
Hearing Trunks' words, Han Shuo nodded and said, "That's inevitable. Everyone wants to have a bite of the fat meat that is the Valley of Sunshine. This is the central region of three countries. Controlling the Valley of Sunshine will not only allow one to obtain large amounts of gold coins, but also some secret benefits. For mercenary bands that wish to rapidly develop, controlling the Valley of Sunshine is the fastest way."
"Yes, the current situation here is a bit chaotic. Our Soul Destroyer mercenary band has temporarily not participated in any moves to seize power. It's precisely because I've shown that I have no interest in maintaining order in the Valley of Sunshine that the other mercenary bands haven't made a move against me for the time being. During this period of time, I've secretly joined forces with Janet, preparing to find a way to avenge Annie.
However, the enemies are Florida, Butcher Gustav, and the even more difficult to deal with Kasi Empire's Bradley Pillon. Bradley Pillon is the younger brother of the Kasi Empire's king. I'm afraid I have no way to deal with him for the time being. Currently, Janet and I are discussing our plans to kill Butcher Gustav first.
All along, Butcher Gustav has been colluding with Florida. As long as we get rid of the Butcher, Florida's strength will be greatly reduced. At that time, I'll skin Florida alive bit by bit. When I have enough strength, I'll deal with Kasi Empire's Bradley Pillon. I want to leave this person for last. "Trunks said hatefully.
"How about I help you get rid of the Butcher and Florida first? In any case, I'm currently in the Valley of Sunshine. Although the strength of these two isn't bad, they aren't much of a threat to me. As long as I want to kill the two of them, they absolutely won't be able to escape. "Han Shuo thought for a moment and suggested to Trunks.
Shaking his head resolutely, Trunks said to Han Shuo, "I appreciate your good intentions, but I want to slowly kill these three myself. Annie is like a sister to me. She has suffered so much, I must make those bastards pay with blood. "
Seeing Trunks' insistence, Han Shuo sighed lightly and nodded, "Since that's the case, then I won't interfere. Oh right, Gilbert is with me at the moment. He's currently at the critical point of his second evolution and won't be back to help you in the short term. Be careful on your own. "
"Mm, don't worry and go about your business. Leave the Valley of Sunshine to me. If there's really no other way, I'll contact you. Ha, I heard that you even killed Celt, the commander of the Brut Merchant Alliance's Redbud Knights. You're getting stronger and stronger. "Trunks exclaimed in admiration.
The Dark Forest and the Valley of Sunshine weren't too far apart, and the mercenaries were all characters who had traveled extensively. Their information network couldn't be any better. Han Shuo wasn't the least bit surprised that Trunks knew about this.
"Heh heh, that's all Celt's bad luck. Mm, you also know where the Dark Mantle's stronghold is. If there's anything particularly important, you can directly contact me through the Dark Mantle. Of course, you can also leave a message at the address I gave you. Alright, I'll be leaving first. Tanai, I believe that with you in the Valley of Sunshine, the entire Valley of Sunshine will belong to our Soul Destroyer mercenary band sooner or later. "Han Shuo said with a smile.
Trunks replied boldly after hearing Han Shuo's words, "Don't worry, I've eaten one of your pills and now have the strength of a great swordmaster. Looking at the entire Valley of Sunshine, apart from that madman Laureton, who else can be my match? In addition, we're different from berserkers. We have unlimited possibilities for breakthroughs. I believe that with the passage of time, my strength will surpass Laureton sooner or later. After all, Laureton can only go berserk three times. I've never heard of a berserker who can go berserk four times! "
Seeing that Trunks was so confident, Han Shuo didn't say anything else. It was precisely because of Trunks' reminder that Han Shuo remembered his promise to Ancient Lizard King Dagassi. He planned to go to the dwarf valley to retrieve the forged weapons and deliver them into the hands of the lizardmen in the underground world.
Using the Art of the Demonic Ninth Heavens, Han Shuo made a trip to the dwarf valley and retrieved over a thousand newly forged sharp weapons from Tanai. These weapons were mixed with a small amount of black iron ore, causing the sharpness of these weapons to far surpass that of ordinary weapons.
He didn't linger in the dwarf valley for long. Han Shuo flew towards the entrance to the underground world, weaved through the intricate and complicated underground world, and headed straight for the lizardmen's residential area.
Last time, Ancient Lizard King Dagassi had solemnly introduced Han Shuo to the leader of the lizardmen. Han Shuo didn't know the specifics of his instructions, but the lizardmen leader had been incomparably respectful towards Han Shuo under Dagassi's orders. This made Han Shuo feel a sense of responsibility towards them, just like how he treated the Forest Troll.
As he headed towards the lizardmen's area, Han Shuo's mind spun. He currently controlled the Forest Troll and dwarf valley above ground in the Dark Forest. There were still lizardmen underground who completely obeyed his commands. If the Soul Destroyer mercenary band of the Valley of Sunshine was added to the mix, this was also a sizable force.
If he could merge all these forces together, he could probably form an extremely powerful force in the Dark Forest. Perhaps he could even change some of the Dark Forest's arrangements?
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