At first, the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation was completely under Han Shuo's control. Later on, Cauldron Spirit took over and Han Shuo was freed from it.
The divine guards howled and wailed as they were ruthlessly drilled in the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. As time flew by, they learned more and more about the importance of teamwork. Under Cauldron Spirit's guidance, the divine guards would face life and death every time they were in danger.
But every time they thought that their teamwork would improve and the danger they faced would decrease, they would discover how wrong they were. Cauldron Spirit kept increasing the power of the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation, putting the divine guards on the verge of breaking through at every critical moment.
Later on, when Bollands, Sanguinar, and Gilbert saw that the power of the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation had increased, they volunteered to enter the Formation to train. Han Shuo naturally agreed and allowed Bollands, Gilbert, and Gilbert to enter the Formation. He instructed Cauldron Spirit to increase the power of the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation a little more and opened up a special area for the three.
Time flew by and a month went by.
Although the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation was under Cauldron Spirit's control, Han Shuo was watching from the side. Through Cauldron Spirit's telepathic connection, Han Shuo could clearly see the divine guards' progress. He knew that they had been improving at lightning speed.
In order to maximize the strength of the divine guards, Han Shuo had a discussion with Cauldron Spirit. Cauldron Spirit revealed some simple demonic formations to the divine guards. Those simple demonic formations were easy to master. Most of them required three, four, five, six, or seven people to work together.
Under Han Shuo's instruction, Cauldron Spirit had his demon general assume Han Shuo's appearance and explained the basic principles of the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation to the divine guards. As the formation was based on humans, it was very easy to understand. The divine guards had been cooperating with one another for the past few days. After listening to Cauldron Spirit's explanation a few times, many of them gradually grasped the basics.
Cauldron Spirit continued to use the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation to train the divine guards. The divine guards were slowly learning how to coordinate according to the demonic formations. They immediately realized the benefits of the demonic formations. With that, their enthusiasm soared and they put in a lot of effort to study that unique method of coordination.
Unbeknownst to them, these divine guards were making rapid progress. Some of them even made breakthroughs to new realms under the terrifying pressure of the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. This greatly excited the other divine guards. They devoted all their energy into the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. Han Shuo did not even need to urge them.
Another month passed in the blink of an eye. One day, Candide sent a messenger to the valley to inform Han Shuo that Erebus and Aobashi had come to Fort Lasberg and wanted to see him.
Han Shuo did not want anyone to know about Tanai. Therefore, Candide did not dare to tell Erebus and Aobashi about Han Shuo's presence in the Fort. After all, Erebus and Aobashi were potential opponents of Han Shuo in the upcoming competition of divine guards. If Erebus and Aobashi were to learn about the Fifth Corps, they would not be able to amaze the world.
The Eight Desolation and Torment Formation was temporarily under the control of Cauldron Spirit. Han Shuo believed that with Cauldron Spirit around, there would not be any problems. Therefore, after receiving the message, he left the valley and returned to Fort Lasberg.
After receiving the energy crystals from Han Shuo, Candide refurbished the Han family's residence in Fort Lasberg. Han Shuo walked into the tallest building in Fort Lasberg. He could already see energy towers and boundary towers scattered in every corner of the building.
Erebus and Aobashi were waiting for Han Shuo in the guest hall. When they saw Han Shuo walking into the building, they stood up and congratulated Han Shuo at the same time.
Now that Han Shuo had been promoted to the Chief of the Fifth Corps, he was on equal footing with Erebus and Aobashi. In the future, even if they were to collaborate on certain matters in the City of Shadows, Erebus and Aobashi would no longer be Han Shuo's superiors. They would have to discuss many things with Han Shuo.
But of course, given the good relationship between Erebus, Aobashi, and Han Shuo, there were many things that they did not have to fuss over. But the two were very happy that Han Shuo had been promoted to a high position. After all, having Han Shuo in the position was much better than having someone they didn't like.
"Is there something the two of you have come to Fort Lasberg to look for me?" Han Shuo looked at Erebus and Aobashi smilingly and asked, "Have you explained what happened in the valley? Did the City Lords of Hushveil City and Darksoul City cause you trouble? "
Erebus and Aobashi put on bitter smiles upon hearing those words. It appeared that the issue with Tanai Yamashita wasn't resolved very smoothly.
"Don't mention it. The two City Lords were furious when they learned that their Chief of Divine Guards was killed. Not only me and Aobashi, even His Lordship was annoyed to death!" Erebus shook his head, sighed, and explained, "It's not easy to solve such a terrible mess. His Lordship has been talking to us every day for the past few days, asking us to solve the problem as soon as possible. The competition of the Seventh Corps is about to begin. We've been annoyed to death!"
"You two are so busy. How did you find the time to look for me?" Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment and asked puzzledly.
"It's because of the distribution of the energy mine!" Aobashi glared at Han Shuo and said, "You brat, you made such a big mess and you just walked away. We've been annoyed to death!"
"Hehe, the capable are always busy!" Han Shuo forced a smile before he put on a stern face and said, "The total value of the energy crystals in that mine is at least ten million black crystal coins. What does His Lordship mean by this?"
"Initially, His Lordship had wanted to monopolize the energy crystals in that mine. However, after the deaths of the Chiefs of Divine Guards from Hushveil City and Darksoul City, the two City Lords flew into a rage and refused to give in. My Lordship had no choice but to take a step back and divide the energy crystals into three. The City of Shadows' share will go to your Han family and the House of Sainte," said Aobashi.
"So you're saying that more than half of the black crystal coins belong to Hushveil City and Darksoul City?" Han Shuo put on a regretful face and said, "We've gone through so much trouble to take over that mine, but we didn't gain much from it?"
"Who told you to kill two of their Chiefs?" Aobashi stared straight at Han Shuo as she spoke. Her eyes were glistening as though she wanted to see Han Shuo's reaction.
"They died together. It has nothing to do with me!" Han Shuo shrugged and said in a carefree and unrestrained manner, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Aobashi giggled. She seemed to find Han Shuo's reaction very amusing. She nodded and smilingly said, "Alright then, I was wrong! Other than telling you about the distribution of the energy crystals in the mine, we have another piece of news for you! "
"What is it?" asked Han Shuo casually.
"I have received news from Ralph of the Second Corps that Avery is currently in Hushveil City. He seems to be in cahoots with the master of Godswamp Pharmacy, Hassling. Both Avery and the master of Godswamp Pharmacy, Hassling, seem to be on bad terms with you. It is only a matter of time before they come after you. According to Ralph, they are discussing how to deal with you. I have come here to warn you to be careful! " Aobashi put on a solemn face and said, "Avery is not easy to deal with, but the master of Godswamp Pharmacy is even harder to deal with. Although the Godswamp Pharmacy isn't as powerful as a large family clan, they have pharmacies all over the Darkness Dominion. In terms of intelligence gathering, they have an advantage over large family clans. If those two are scheming to deal with you, you really have to be careful!"
"So Avery and Hassling are in cahoots. No wonder!" Han Shuo nodded and said in a deep voice.
Han Shuo did not mind Aobashi's warning. Both Hassling and Avery were enemies of the City of Shadows. They shouldn't have much influence in the City of Shadows. As long as Han Shuo didn't leave the City of Shadows, what could the two do to him?
Besides, what could the two of them do to him? After mastering the Avici Godslaying Sword Formation, would Han Shuo be afraid of these two clowns?
"The official approval for Fort Lasberg has been issued. It now belongs to your Han family. You all need to put more effort into Fort Lasberg. It will be the foundation of your Han family in the future," Aobashi reminded Han Shuo.
"Don't worry, I know what to do," replied Han Shuo smilingly.
"I have said all that needs to be said. Do as you see fit!" Erebus thought for a moment and asked, "By the way, your Fifth Corps won't be participating in the centennial competition of the divine guards of the Seven Corps, right?"
"Of course I will! Why not? "Han Shuo immediately put on a smile and replied," How can our Fifth Corps miss out on such a grand event? "
Aobashi looked at Han Shuo suspiciously, giggled, and teased, "Brian, I have heard a little about your Fifth Corps. Do you think you can gather enough men to form a company? Besides, we are competing in overall strength. Given the aptitude of those divine guards that your Fifth Corps has recently recruited, it is obvious that your Fifth Corps will rank last in the competition! "
"Let's participate then. The most important thing is to participate!" Erebus smilingly patted on Han Shuo's shoulder and said, "But don't worry too much about the results. Your Fifth Corps has just been rebuilt. It's normal that you won't get a good ranking. But when you run into me and Aobashi's Third Corps and First Corps, we will make sure you don't lose too badly!"
"We are so familiar with each other. Although we won't go easy on you, we will at least give you some face!" Aobashi giggled. It seemed that the two were certain that Han Shuo's Fifth Corps was just there to make up the numbers. They did not believe that the newly rebuilt Fifth Corps would be able to get a good ranking in the competition.
It was still too early to say who would win or lose! Han Shuo was chuckling mischievously in his mind but his face was as gentle as ever. He smilingly said, "Well then, I thank you in advance!"
Aobashi and Erebus did not say anything else. They bade farewell and left. Han Shuo knew that the two were very busy and did not try to persuade them to stay.
After Aobashi and Erebus left, Han Shuo mumbled to himself with a sneer, "Avery, Hassling, if you dare to come, I won't mind killing you!"
Han Shuo, who had planned to return to the valley to train his divine guards, decided not to rush back after thinking that Cauldron Spirit was there to look after them. Instead, he discussed matters regarding Fort Lasberg with Candide and the others.
During the discussion about the territory of Fort Lasberg, Han Shuo unintentionally saw the name 'Demon Mountain'. The Demon Mountain was located between Fort Lasberg and Skyorchid Fort. It was within the territory of the City of Shadows. When Han Shuo and Akley first arrived on Elysium, they found their first pot of gold at the Demon Mountain.
However, it was at the Demon Mountain that Han Shuo met Rose, the Spider Goddess. She was the evil goddess that Han Shuo had a grudge with back on Profound Continent! Back then, Rose had borrowed Adele's body and nearly killed Han Shuo. Later on, she had instructed Adele to spread her faith in Brettel City. After Adele was captured by Han Shuo, Han Shuo had even communicated with Rose …
A series of memories flashed in Han Shuo's mind. Han Shuo thought for a moment and felt that he should make a trip to the Demon Mountain. On one hand, the Demon Mountain was Fort Lasberg's territory, and on the other hand, he wanted to settle this grudge as soon as possible.
Although Rose was a foreign race, she cultivated in the energy of darkness and possessed highgod strength.
To Han Shuo, even if he didn't borrow Cauldron Spirit's energy, using the Avici Godslaying Sword Formation, he would be able to contend against early and mid-stage highgod experts. Based on what Han Shuo felt about Rose, she should only possess mid-stage highgod strength of darkness. Han Shuo was confident that he could defeat her. As Cauldron Spirit still needed to train the divine guards, Han Shuo did not bring Cauldron Spirit to the valley.
From the outside, the Demon Mountain looked like a malevolent demon. It towered into the clouds. When Han Shuo arrived at the Demon Mountain, he unfolded his consciousness and immediately discovered a powerful aura of life within the mountain. He immediately knew that spider goddess Rose was in there. Elysium was a material plane with many races. The foreign races on the Elysium could cultivate in the twelve fundamental forces. They also worshiped the Twelve Overgods. Therefore, they had the right to live in any Divine Dominions and were no different from ordinary people.
Some of the City Lords in the Divine Dominions were of foreign races. Legend has it that some of the Twelve Overgods were of foreign races. Therefore, there wasn't much racial prejudice on Elysium. It was just that some of the foreign races had different living habits compared to humans. Some of them didn't like to live in groups. For example, spider goddess Rose preferred to live alone in the mountain. She didn't want to take human form and live in the City of Shadows.
If a foreign race like spider goddess Rose were to head to the City of Shadows, she would surely be put in an important position. The four major family clans would definitely fight over her.
Han Shuo wasn't afraid of spider goddess Rose's powerful aura. He continued to walk leisurely towards the Demon Mountain. This time, spider goddess Rose was not in a deep slumber like the last time. As soon as Han Shuo entered the Demon Mountain, he was discovered by spider goddess Rose before he could even enter the mountain.
"This is my territory. Please leave!" Spider Goddess Lolth's voice came from the belly of the Demon Peak.
Generally speaking, foreign races like Rose would have to obtain permission from their masters before they decided to live in the City of Shadows. In other words, City Lord Wallace of the City of Shadows should be aware of her existence and had assigned this Demon Mountain to her. Correspondingly, Rose had to abide by the rules of the City of Shadows and was not allowed to kill gods in the vicinity.
If Han Shuo and Akley hadn't come specifically to steal Rose's divine essences, Rose wouldn't have chased after them in a fit of rage.
"Rose, do you still remember me?" Han Shuo walked into the Demon Mountain smilingly. His consciousness began to transform, adjusting his soul imprint to the one he had on Profound Continent!
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