I'm building the perfect territory in the mist.

Chapter 49: Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragons, Preparing for Battle in the Misty Sky Realm!

Shen Xing looked at the photos Xia Wanyin sent and gave them a serious critique.

Because the characters in the game are 100% synchronized with reality.

So what you look like in the game is basically what you look like in real life.

But now, because of her white dress, white socks, and white shoes, she seems... even more captivating than in the game?

Was it intentional, or accidental?

It was probably an accident, since she can't see and probably didn't know how the photos turned out when she posted them.

Shen Xing replied with a few words without changing his expression, then switched out of the background and silently opened another software.

Don't overthink it, it's the China Pioneers Forum.

Clicking on the local section, a striking post immediately appears.

Shocking! The fastest player to advance in Jiangcheng's history has been born! He went from Tier 1 to Transcendent in just half a month and boasts that he will take the top spot in the Void Realm!

You're from UC Shocking News, aren't you?

But I have to say, this guy succeeded.

Shen Xing was also drawn in and clicked on it.

The post was about a player named Gu Feng who was incredibly talented and trained elite troops in just three days.

Moreover, they possess outstanding combat talent, boasting a glorious record of defeating elite three-star units while being an elite two-star unit.

Recently, they also trained a second-tier extraordinary unit, whose strength has increased dramatically.

It is said that he is also preparing to participate in "The Misty Sky" this time, and he claims that he will defeat all the masters and win first place.

Judging from this information alone, Gu Feng is indeed a genius.

However, there is a note below the post that this person's father is Gu Xizhou, a third-tier expert-level lord.

Shen Xing couldn't help but complain, "Damn, so he's a second-generation lord."

No way! You already have such an awesome father, and you still want to compete with us for resources and rankings in the Misty Sky Realm? Isn't that going too far?

Of course, Shen Xing also knew that this was because the resources in the Misty Void Realm were indeed quite good.

Moreover, for these second-generation lords, the most important thing is the ranking, which not only represents a reward but also an honor.

Similarly, there were many people who disagreed with him in the comments section of the post.

Second floor: "Isn't it too early to draw conclusions now? Gu Feng is indeed very strong, but a one-star secret realm cannot summon second-tier extraordinary troops. It won't be easy for him to win first place."

Third floor: "Yes, and there are quite a few powerful figures from the Void Realm this time. It's said that even Yu Feifei, the Jaguar, will be participating. She's a ruthless person who can take on entire classes single-handedly!"

Fourth floor: "And then there's Du Feiyu, the seed cultivated by the United Group. He's already built two elite three-star units, plus a bunch of equipment and scrolls provided by the group. How are you going to compete with him?"

Fifth floor: "Don't forget Xiang Dong, he's a several-time free fighting champion. He recently joined the Tianxia Group and gained a lot of resources; who knows how strong he is now."

Sixth floor: "..."

The names of powerful individuals were mentioned, along with their battle records and strength.

Shen Xing was secretly astonished, exclaiming in surprise, "One-on-one combat unit, pay-to-win monster, fighting champion..."

"I never imagined that this small city of Jiangcheng would be full of hidden talents."

"However... it seems that the strongest among these people is only an elite three-star unit. I haven't heard of anyone training a leader-level unit."

The journey from elite to boss is a hurdle that has stopped countless players.

Especially in the beginner stage, players who can train leader-level troops are extremely rare, not only in Jiangcheng, but even in the entire country.

From this perspective, I am not without the ability to compete.

After all, in a few days, he would be absolutely certain that he could get Hellscream promoted to a boss.

"If I summon a boss-level Garrosh Hellscream in the dungeon, along with a whole squad of elite three-star warriors, I should be able to sweep through everything, right?"

He chuckled to himself and continued browsing the forum for a while.

At two in the morning, Lord Shen went to bed early, which was unusual for him.

Shortly after he fell asleep, his phone suddenly vibrated.

Cilantro Lover: "Shen Xing, what do you think is the meaning of life?"

Shen Xing: "Get lost."

I turned off my phone, switched it to Do Not Disturb mode, and went back to sleep.

The next day, the morning sun shone on my face through the gap in the curtains.

Shen Xing opened her eyes groggily, then sat up and stretched.

"Today is another day full of hope."

She nimbly got out of bed and moved to her wheelchair.

After a quick wash, I went downstairs for breakfast.

Back in the room, I placed a glass of water on the table and put my black glasses back on.

"Buzz~"

The scene before my eyes shifted, and a wave of warmth washed over me.

[Your territory building: Campfire has been upgraded to level 4, and your territory area has been expanded!]

[Your territory building: Lighthouse is now complete!]

【your……】

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As soon as I entered the game, a series of prompts flashed before my eyes.

Shen Xing opened her eyes and looked around.

At this moment, the campfire in the center of the territory underwent a significant change; its black base expanded by two rings and increased in height by about one meter.

The area illuminated by the fire also increased dramatically from a diameter of 80 meters to a diameter of 150 meters.

The emergence of vast tracts of black land signifies that he has gained more territory and a larger area of ​​activity.

In the four directions of the territory—east, west, south, and north—four white lighthouses stood majestically, their beams of light piercing through the fog and sweeping back and forth.

Shen Xing looked at everything before him, feeling satisfied.

Compared to the dilapidated village when I first entered the game, the changes are nothing short of earth-shattering.

After admiring his territory for a while, he pushed his wheelchair up to the orc and asked, "Hellscream, what level are you?"

Hellscream respectfully replied, "My lord, I've already reached level 7, and I should be able to reach level 8 tonight!"

"Very good, keep up the good work and strive to reach level 9 as soon as possible."

"yes!"

Hellroar nodded solemnly, then sat down cross-legged again and silently absorbed the soul stone.

Next, as usual, Shen Xing used [Sacrifice Evolution] to upgrade the skeleton archer from yesterday to Elite ★★.

Then, he went to the west side of the village and took a look at the well that had been built the day before.

After a day and a night of settling, the well water has gradually become clear.

The orcs also placed a wooden bucket next to them with a rope hanging from the end, which served as a temporary water-fetching tool.

On the other side, the sacred Moon Well still radiates a soft, clear light.

After a night of production, a shallow layer of spring water has accumulated at the bottom, radiating a sacred glow.

Shen Xing took out several simple water bags made of wolf skin and filled them with about 2 liters of "Moon Spring Water".

This way, if someone is injured while exploring, they can receive timely treatment.

Turning his head, looking at the empty soul stone and the dozens of soldiers staring at him expectantly, Shen Xing sighed.

"We need to go out and explore some more, otherwise we won't be able to support such a large territory."

Before he could even assemble his exploration team, Xia Wanyin had already sent him a voice message.

"Shen Xing, when are you coming? I'm already here, same old place."

Shen Xing thought to himself that this woman was also a monster-hunting maniac, having been waiting there so early.

"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

After sending a message, he led his two generals, Bloodhowl and Roar, along with 10 orc infantrymen, out of the territory.

Hellscream was left behind to absorb soul stones and level up, while also taking on the task of defending the territory.

As for where he got the soul stones... of course, it was because Shen Xing had a secret weapon and gave him special treatment.

After all, Hellroar is Shen Xing's favorite son, and he hopes that Hellroar will break through to the boss level as soon as possible. It's normal to be a little biased from time to time.

However, before heading to the Blackwater River, Shen Xing first went to the logging camp and quarry to distribute food to the group of slave laborers.

"Thank you, my generous and merciful lord!"

The lame Blackstone led the other laborers to kneel on the ground, their faces full of piety.

Shen Xing nodded slightly, his voice authoritative: "As long as you work hard, you will have enough food every day."

"When the territory develops in the future, we will build houses for you to shelter from the wind and rain. Those who perform well may even gain extraordinary powers."

Upon hearing the final promise, the laborers' eyes shone with intense longing, and they excitedly kowtowed in worship.

"Yes, great lord, we will certainly work hard!"

Because of your generous promise, all laborers will have their work efficiency increased by 20% for 48 hours.

Shen Xing was slightly taken aback, not expecting that his casual words could trigger a buff effect.

That's good, and these laborers won't even think about running away anymore.

After leaving the quarry, he placed several Eyes of Truth around the perimeter of his territory.

These eyes are amazing; once they're stuck in the ground, they quickly blend into the air, as if they don't exist.

Add to that the thick fog swirling around, and finding these eyes would be virtually impossible.

After making the arrangements, Shen Xing led his team to the Blackwater River.

Xia Wanyin was already waiting at the usual spot.

She wore an elegant long dress and stood gracefully, like a fairy who had accidentally wandered into the mortal world, completely out of place in the dark and oppressive environment around her.

Shen Xing glanced around and noticed that her Light Elf Legion seemed to have grown considerably.

The level has generally increased by one, and two more elite creatures have been added.

"Good morning, Shen Xing." Xia Wanyin greeted the darkness in front of her with her eyes closed.

Shen Xing responded, saying, "Let's begin."

As usual, they placed the bait on the shore, then led their troops to hide behind the pile of boulders.

A few minutes later, a sound of water breaking was heard.

A group of dark Naga swam rapidly toward the shore.

"superior!"

Shen Xing gave the order.

Bloodhowl and Roar, the two violent freaks, instantly charged towards the enemy like wild beasts unleashed from their cages.

A giant gray wolf, its hooves crackling with red lightning, charged into the enemy ranks with a blood-curdling howl. It swung its long-handled axe repeatedly, like a scythe reaping lives, sending swarms of dark Naga flying.

On the other side, the double-axe berserker roared and charged rapidly through the enemy ranks. His two thick arms were like tree stumps, and each axe blow carried unparalleled power, cutting down a large number of enemies.

With Xia Wanyin's light elf archers constantly firing arrows from behind, the battle was basically stress-free.

End the battle, then continue to lure monsters, clear the battlefield, and repeat this process.

In the blink of an eye, five hours had passed.

Because the oil in the lantern was about to run out, the two had to end their monster-hunting adventure for the day.

Next came the most exciting part: the division of the spoils.

[Received: Soul Stones * 341]

[Received: 374 Vinar Silver Coins]

[Received: 115 Broken Common Souls]

[Received: 13 Broken Elite Souls]

...

cool!

The number of soul stones harvested today is even more than yesterday.

If this continues for a few days, the territory won't have to worry about soul stones for a while.

Shen Xing was almost reluctant to complete the task, after all, the rewards were just too high.

"Alright, let's go back first, and come back tomorrow," Shen Xing said to the girl in the white dress next to him.

"Mmm!" Xia Wanyin nodded solemnly, looking very expectant.

Then, Shen Xing ordered the orcs to continue cleaning up the battlefield, throwing the corpses of the Dark Naga into the Blackwater River.

"Thump... thump..."

A series of splashing sounds rang out, and it quickly sank to the bottom of the river.

The two teams headed in different directions and soon disappeared into the thick fog.

Shortly after they left, a pair of eerie green vertical pupils lit up in the previously pitch-black river.

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