Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 581 Resetting the Demon Codex, Advancing Towards Legendary Status! (5000)

After the chip was inserted into this [Demon Codex], it began to release a large amount of demonic energy wildly!

"Wow~!"

The demonic power, imbued with an evil aura, spread.

In the blink of an eye, it enveloped the entire territory.

The citizens, who were at work, suddenly felt their vision go black and they could not see anything.

The Holy Light Priestess Isabel, who was in the room, suddenly opened her eyes.

As a hero-level Holy Light Priestess, she is extremely sensitive to this evil aura.

However, once she sensed that the demonic energy was coming from Cao Xing, she regained her composure.

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Meanwhile, in a world shrouded in endless darkness and decay.

The place is filled with twisted black boulders, with a pungent, foul-smelling dark green slime flowing from the cracks, and bizarre, constantly writhing shadow vines.

They intertwine and climb, seemingly covering the entire world.

In the heart of this gloomy place stands a throne made of countless white bones.

Seated on the throne was a tall figure exuding a terrifying aura.

His body was shrouded in a layer of churning black flames, through which his dark red skin covered with strange runes could be vaguely seen.

His head resembled a goat's skull, with two eerie green flames burning in his empty eye sockets.

Just then, the eerie green flame in his pupils flickered.

"Hmm? Someone is erasing my connection to the Codex?"

A deep, hoarse voice came, like an echo from the deepest hell.

"Is it that human kid?"

He immediately connected it to Cao Xing.

After all, not long ago, the demons had already sent word that the Church of Light had been destroyed by that otherworldly lord, and the Seed of Light had perished tragically.

His demonic codex naturally fell into the hands of that otherworldly lord.

"Interesting... You actually dared to try to erase my mark and control the Demon Codex, and it looks like you're going to succeed."

"However, my legal code is not so easy to obtain."

A slight upturn of the corners of his mouth revealed a mocking smile.

"Perfect timing, during this period of rule turmoil, I can take this opportunity to go out."

"We'll see this kid again sometime."

After saying that, he slowly stood up, and the black flames on his body instantly surged several feet.

Ahead, an endless stream of demonic slaves, like a dark, surging tide, knelt respectfully on the ground.

In the sky, countless low-level demons, high-level demons, and even... legendary demons were flying around!
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[Crack successful! The Demon Codex (Legendary) is now in its initial state...]
"Haha, it worked!"

Cao Xing couldn't help but burst out laughing, and then eagerly glanced at the attributes.

【The Demon Codex (Legend)】

[Equipment Level: 70]

Current status: Not bound

【property……】

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When he saw the three big words 'Unbound' on the equipment information, his eyes lit up with surprise!
Without hesitation, he clicked to bind the account.

[You have successfully bound the legendary item [Demon Codex]! All attributes +2000, casting speed +30%!]

[Title: Star Picker has been upgraded, Luck +10...]

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At that moment, he couldn't help but burst into laughter again.

"Great! Now I finally have a complete legendary item of my own!"

Yes, although he had acquired a lot of legendary equipment before, he gave it all to members of other territories.

He doesn't even have a single legendary item yet!

This "Demon Codex" greatly enhanced Cao Xing's abilities.

In addition to the attribute boosts, it also records a total of 21 demon skills!
Aside from the minor skills, there are a full four advanced combat skills and two hero-level combat skills—Great Extinction and Evil Prison Frenzy!
Cao Xing didn't pay much attention to the earlier minor skills, including advanced combat techniques. Instead, he focused on the attributes of the two hero-level combat techniques at the end.

【Heroic Combat Skill - Great Extinction (Consumes a large amount of mental energy, injects a large amount of demonic power into the ground, and spreads it to the surrounding area.)

It reduces the healing effect of all enemies within a 2000-meter radius by 80%, causes them to suffer Evil Flame damage equal to 588% of their attack power per second, and makes them susceptible to the 'Evil Flame Corrosion' effect, causing them to randomly lose one buff effect each time they are attacked.

If the enemy has no buffs, they will take an additional 20% true damage.

The mass extinction event lasts for 10 seconds; cooldown time: 10 hours.

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【Heroic Combat Skill - Evil Prison Frenzy (Consumes a large amount of mental energy to condense a core containing the power of evil flames, and then detonates it!)

Deals two instances of impact damage equal to 1543% of attack power to all enemies within a 5000-meter radius, and inflicts the 'Soul Shatter' effect on them.

Cooldown time: 12 hours.

[Soul Shatter: Increases the cooldown of all skills by 50% for 100 seconds.]

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"As expected of a hero's combat skill, it's damn powerful!"

"While these two skills are slightly less effective than forbidden spells, their destructive power is still quite terrifying!"

"In addition, the legendary special effects on it can also be used. I can summon a legendary demon to fight for me at any time."

With a satisfied expression, he equipped the [Demon Codex].

At this moment, Cao Xing held the [Staff of Astrologers] in his right hand, dragged a black legendary tome in his left hand, and was wearing a full set of epic equipment.

The level of luxury of their equipment would make any survivor extremely envious!

At this point, all the treasure chests obtained from this monster siege event have been opened.

It can be said that the harvest was very fruitful.

Even Liu Muxue was happy for his promotion.

After exiting her four-winged angel form, she looked at him with a serene smile.

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Mu Xue, the profits this time were pretty good. I need to digest them."

"You should go back and rest now."

"Okay, Ah Xing."

The female knight responded obediently, and then gracefully left.

Soon, only Cao Xing remained.

Then, looking at the [Heart of a Hero] and the two [Hearts of Legends] in his backpack, excitement gradually welled up in his eyes.

"Next, this Hero's Heart can be used to help Braum break through to Hero rank."

"Then Isabel can officially begin her journey towards becoming a legend!"

Just as he was about to call the two over, a message came through the Legion channel.

Yao Yiming: "Commander, we have finished the monster siege challenge."

"Brother Tian Jing and that group of wandering swordsmen are really too fierce; they actually fought their way through the ninth round!"

Ji Xinyue also sent a message: "Boss Cao Xing, our Star Moon Legion only cleared the eighth wave."

"Because you warned us before that a cunning lich would appear in the ninth wave, we dared not challenge it rashly."

It's pretty much as Cao Xing predicted.

These two territories, one cleared wave nine and the other wave eight, are quite impressive.

He comforted her, "It's alright, Xinyue. You made the right choice. There's no need to take risks for the rewards of the ninth wave."

"Now, you two open the treasure chests and see what you can get."

Yao Yiming replied, "Okay, guild leader. If we find anything good, we'll let you see if there's anything you need."

Ji Xinyue: "Me too!"

Clearly, both of them were quite sensible.

This is one of the reasons why Cao Xing was willing to help them challenge the monster siege.

Although the treasure chests inside cannot be traded, it doesn't say that the items obtained from the treasure chests cannot be traded either.

Of course, Cao Xing didn't intend to keep their rewards for himself.

I just wanted to see what good stuff they could come up with.

If there's something truly useful to him among them, like the [hacking chip] that Liu Muxue just revealed, then he'll definitely take it for himself.

Then, providing them with sufficiently generous compensation would be a win-win situation.

After hanging up the communication, the two deputy regimental commanders excitedly went to open the box.

Before long, Yao Yiming had opened all two Bright Moon Treasure Chests and two Ancient Treasure Chests that he had obtained.

Then the equipment information was posted.

[Master-level Heart of Power *3]

【Axe of the Raging Waves (Orange)】

Large-scale war drones (orange)

[Long-range laser cannon (orange)]

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Cao Xing glanced at them and saw that the items from the two Bright Moon Treasure Chests were quite good.

In addition to an epic-quality battle axe, there are three Hearts of Power.

The most important resource among these is the Hearts of Power. Consuming them all would likely add one to three more masters to Yao Yiming's territory.

At this stage, even a master is a strategic force for these survivors.

The two items that came out of the ancient treasure chest were also quite good.

Drones and laser cannons are two powerful tools of war, roughly comparable to the Neros artillery.

More importantly, the laser cannons that follow consume magic crystals, making them much more convenient than the Neros cannon.

Of course, for Cao Xing, these two tools of war were also of considerable help to him.

But his territory is already strong enough, and his firepower is almost saturated.

What he needs is the power to deal with a legend!
Yao Yiming said in the chat channel: "Team leader, is there anything you want?"

Cao Xing laughed and said, "I don't really want anything, but you can give me that level 70 battle axe. You don't need it right now anyway."

"I'll give you a level 50 battle axe."

“No problem! I’ll bring it to Captain Zoffy in a bit,” Yao Yiming replied readily.

On the other side, Ji Xinyue had also finished opening the treasure chests.

She posted what she had obtained on the team channel.

[Master-level Heart of Power *4]

Vitia's Ghost Flute (Orange)

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Ji Xinyue only passed the eighth round, so she only got one Bright Moon Treasure Chest and one Ancient Bright Moon Treasure Chest.

The results were fairly average.

In addition to the four Master-level Hearts of Power, there is also a strange flute.

I glanced at the flute's attributes.

Vitia's Ghost Flute (Orange)

[Quality: Epic]

[Item Type: Special Item]

【Item Effect: Vitia's Voice (When played, it covers all friendly units within 50 meters with undead aura, temporarily turning them into undead units.)

It also causes nearby low-level undead to unconditionally execute your attack commands upon hearing the flute, lasting for 100 seconds. Cooldown: 300 seconds.

(Equipment Description: Vitia was born into an ordinary magical family, but she possessed the special ability to communicate with the undead. Her life was full of twists and turns. In the City of the Dead, Vitia took away all the undead in the city and disappeared herself, leaving behind only this flute...)
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"Turn friendly units into undead? It doesn't seem to have much effect?"

"The effect of controlling lower-level undead later on is quite interesting."

Just then, Cao Xing seemed to have made a connection to something.

Turn friendly units into undead, and undead are also considered inanimate units...

He also had another item in his hand—a necromancer bag.

This item's effect is to collect inanimate units.

In other words, as long as Cao Xing blows the necromancer's flute and changes the status of friendly units, he can put them all into the necromancer's bag and carry them with him!

Upon realizing this possibility, Cao Xing's pupils constricted slightly!
This is an amazing discovery, and it can even have unexpected effects in battle.

To give an example, in battle, Cao Xing was originally alone, and in the eyes of the enemy, he was just an ordinary opponent.

At this moment, he suddenly summoned a whole bunch of masters, heroes, and even legendary creatures. Who could withstand that?
This thing is a must-have for every home, and a great tool for sneaking around!

Ji Xinyue asked, "Brother Cao Xing, is there anything you need?"

Cao Xing replied without hesitation, "Yes! I need Vitia's Flute of the Dead."

"In return, I will give you five level 50 golden greatswords as compensation, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, the girl did not refuse.

She could even make a profit from this deal!
After all, the Flute of the Dead was of little use to her.

Only when combined with Cao Xing's Eternal Power and the Necromancer's Bag can it achieve remarkable effects.

“No problem, Brother Cao Xing, I’ll bring this flute back to the griffin knight in a bit.”

"it is good."

A smile also appeared on Cao Xing's face.

It seems they never expected to gain such an important advantage from Ji Xinyue.

It was definitely worth it to help them get through the monster siege.

Cao Xing continued, "You have all obtained several Master-level Power Hearts this time. I suggest you give them to the commanders or leaders in your territories first."

After all, they don't possess the [Eternal Power] and hidden professions like Cao Xing.

His own combat strength was far inferior to that of his subjects.

Therefore, to maximize the benefits, it's best to let those combat personnel with high potential break through to the Master level first.

"Understood, leader!"

Both sides shut down communication.

Yao Yiming and Ji Xinyue, filled with excitement, began distributing the Hearts of Power.

If they can succeed in one or two, it will be enough to greatly enhance the strength of their territory!

After closing the chat channel, Cao Xing took a deep breath.

"Now, it's time for Brûlé and Isabel to break through!"

So he pressed the communication device and summoned the two men.

A moment later, two figures walked over from different directions.

"Good night, Your Excellency."

Without wasting any words, Cao Xing directly tossed the [Heart of a Hero] and the [Medal of the Fighter] to Brûlé.

The big man instinctively took it, and after seeing what he held in his hand, excitement gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Aha! It's actually the Heart of a Hero."

"Great! Braum can now advance to the hero level!"

"Thank you Lord Lord!"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Let's try breaking through directly."

He didn't say one more thing: if he failed, he would consider it a stepping stone for Isabel.

Bloom patted his chest and said, "No problem, I'll definitely succeed!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stretched out a large hand and crushed the crystal on the spot.

Pure power flowed out from it and was directly absorbed by him.

In an instant, a powerful aura rose up.

Not long after, Cao Xing heard a system notification.

[Your territory member: Braum Ironwall has successfully advanced to an eighth-tier creature, with base attributes increased by 100%, skill attack range increased by 100%, and territory prosperity increased by 50.]

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"Great, the first one was a success! That's a good omen!"

Brown also seemed very excited, admiring his muscles with a touch of narcissism.

"Aha! Now I'm a hero-level powerhouse too. If I encounter a legendary monster like that again, I can hold him off for much longer!"

He was very satisfied with his current situation.

Cao Xing also glanced at Braum's attribute panel.

[Ice Shield Guardian: Braum, Ironwall]

[Race: Human Race]

[Level: 70 (Tier 8 Commander-level Creature)]

[Detailed attributes: Click to view]

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"Not bad, this guy already has 18 million HP right after breaking through."

"If you include the shield from the Shield of Origin, it's roughly a maximum of 36 million health."

"Plus the 20% bonus from the [Resistant Medal], that's roughly 43 million maximum health!"

This is a rather astonishing number.

It's worth noting that when the level 84 Dragon Speaker first joined Cao Xing's territory, he only had a mere 2000 million HP.

And Brown's performance was more than double hers!
This is also related to his growth rate and his powerful equipment.

Moreover, the improvement in attributes also means an increase in Braum's survivability.

Previously, a Master-level Braum could withstand a Legendary-level creature for five or six seconds.

This time, all attributes have been greatly improved. Without legendary creatures using their ultimate moves, it's no problem to withstand attacks for more than ten seconds!
In addition, after breaking through to become a hero, one gains a special ability.

That is—each subsequent upgrade will increase the skill's strength.

Previously, Braum's [Giant Roar] only lasted for 20 seconds, but now each upgrade increases its duration by 10%, extending it by 2 seconds.

Once he reaches level 100, he'll have an 80-second group taunt!
"That's right. Once this guy breaks through to the legendary level, we'll let the enemy experience what a true wall of despair is!"

"You can't kill it by fighting it, and you can't get around it by running away; it can truly drive you to despair!"

With a satisfied expression, he took out a [Legendary Heart] and a [Relic - Mark of Light] from his backpack.

Looking at the Holy Light Priest before him, he solemnly asked, "Are you ready?"

Isabel gripped her staff tightly, a look of determination gradually appearing in her eyes.

"Ready, my lord!"

"Alright, let's start the breakthrough now. I hope you can successfully become a legendary powerhouse."

"Isabel will live up to your expectations and let the Holy Light shine on this land!"

The priest of holy light had a very firm look in his eyes, as if he had made up his mind!

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(End of this chapter)