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

Chapter 784 Cao Xing's Promise: Recruiting the Twilight Swordsman!

A few minutes later.

Above the underground black market, in that snow-covered forest.

In the dead of night, the jungle was completely silent, with only the howling of the cold wind.

The temperature reached an astonishing -75℃, and even your breath would instantly freeze into ice crystals!
Beneath a giant cedar tree, an old figure stood alone.

His face was filled with deep desolation, and his spirit was weak and listless, like a candle flickering in the wind, about to be extinguished at any moment.

This old man was none other than Karel, the Twilight Swordsman who had previously bid his life savings and two Heroic Arts manuals to win the relic at the auction.

However, in the end, Cao Xing bought the artifact for eight billion yuan.

At this moment, the Twilight Swordsman stood hunched over, as if he had lost his last glimmer of hope.

He gripped the longsword at his waist, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

After a moment, he sighed, "Alas... I still can't reach that legendary realm?"

"Is this my destiny...?"

Just when he was in despair, three figures broke through the dense canopy of trees and descended like gods under the full moon.

The bright moonlight outlined their silhouettes.

On either side, suspended in mid-air, stood a woman of exceptional beauty and extraordinary temperament.

In the middle is a tall male mage wearing a frost-blue robe.

It was Cao Xing and Liu Muxue, among others.

Before returning to his territory, he remembered one more thing: to make contact with the Twilight Swordsman.

While we're at it, let's see if we can lure him back to our territory.

The old man looked at the three distinguished figures before him, a hint of wariness flashing in his cloudy eyes: "Who are you?"

Cao Xing calmly said, "I bought that relic at the auction just now."

As soon as he finished speaking, a blood-red broken blade appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The old man's eyes widened instantly upon seeing the broken blade, and his body trembled slightly.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm, saying, "Since you've already won the bid, this relic belongs to you."

"What do you mean by coming to see me now?"

Cao Xing sensed his probing and didn't want to beat around the bush.

He stated directly, "I am a lord from another world named Cao Xing."

"I see that you have good talent and decent strength, but you just lack an opportunity to step into that realm."

"Now, I give you this chance."

He paused, then continued, "If you join my territory, I can guarantee you an extension of at least another hundred years of your lifespan."

"Furthermore, I guarantee you will reach the legendary level within three years."

"In return, I need you to pledge your allegiance to me and contribute the two heroic combat techniques you created."

"Are you willing?"

After he finished speaking, the doubt in the eyes of the Twilight Sword Saint turned into confusion, and then he stood there completely stunned.

He trembled, his face filled with disbelief, and said, "Y-you...what did you say?"

"You'll extend my life by a hundred years, and then help me reach the legendary realm?"

Cao Xing nodded slightly. "That's right. What's your opinion?"

The old man did not immediately agree, but fell into deep thought.

Breaking the legend is his greatest wish in life, and now that the opportunity is in front of him, he finds it hard to believe.

Cao Xing didn't urge him, but instead told him to take his time to consider it.

After some hesitation, Karel said in a deep voice, "I can tell you're no ordinary person."

"Being able to spend over 10 billion to bid on those items also proves your financial strength."

"But... breaking through to the legendary level is no small matter. Even those kings couldn't do it. How can I trust you?"

Having lived for so long, this Twilight Swordsman has long since witnessed the wickedness of human nature and will not easily trust others.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing chuckled, a slight smile curving his lips.

He and Liu Muxue exchanged a glance, then nodded slightly, as if they had reached some kind of consensus.

The next moment, a vast and powerful aura erupted from them simultaneously!

The chill emanating from Cao Xing swept across the area like a polar storm, instantly lowering the temperature of the entire forest to -90℃!
The leaves of those plants were completely frozen in the extreme cold, making a 'crackling' sound, as if they would shatter into ice shards at any moment!

The dazzling aurora surrounding Liu Muxue was like the arrival of midnight, illuminating this vast forest with a diameter of over a hundred kilometers!

The creatures in the forest are shrouded in a dreamlike world woven from extreme cold and the aurora borealis.

The two of them unleashed their legendary-level aura without reservation.

Under the oppressive force of this terrifying aura, even the Twilight Swordsman couldn't help but tremble violently, his lips turning white.

However, they only released their aura for less than two seconds before withdrawing it.

Cao Xing casually said, "Now, is that enough for you to believe me?"

Karel took a deep breath and bowed solemnly: "I am Karel Lightblade, and I am willing to serve you, my lord!"

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five minutes later.

On a flat area in a snowy plain, there stands a vast territory.

Although it was already late at night, the territory was brightly lit by various lighthouses and other magical devices.

A light blue energy shield enveloped the entire territory, seemingly fragile enough to be easily broken, but possessing a terrifying defensive capability capable of withstanding legendary-level attacks!

At that moment, a teleportation array near the central square of the territory lit up with a dazzling light.

Within the light screen, four figures appeared and disappeared.

After the light completely dissipated, it revealed the figures of Cao Xing, Bai Zhi, Liu Muxue, and others.

[Teleportation successful, you have returned to your territory...]

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When the prompt ended, Cao Xing gradually opened his eyes.

Looking at the familiar and prosperous scene around him, a look of satisfaction couldn't help but appear on his face.

Then, he turned to the two beauties beside him and said, "Mu Xue, take Bai Zhi and find her a place to rest."

"You've had a good night. You can spend the night in the territory and continue to grind monsters and level up at the ruins tomorrow."

Liu Muxue nodded gently: "Okay, Xing."

After saying that, she turned around and took Bai Zhi's hand, "Let's go, Bai Zhi."

The aloof woman gave a curt reply and then left with Liu Muxue.

Only Cao Xing and the Twilight Sword Saint remained in the same spot.

He looked at Karel and said in a deep voice, "Karel, as agreed, I will now recruit you into the territory."

The old man nodded solemnly: "Understood, Lord Cao Xing."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, then sent him a 'recruitment invitation'.

The system notification appeared the next second.

[Recruitment successful: Karel Lightblade lv100 (Tenth-tier Overlord-level creature) has joined your territory, territory population +10...]

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At that moment, the Twilight Sword Saint felt a vast life force surge within his body the instant he joined the territory.

This life force flowed rapidly through his limbs and bones, bringing about a new transformation in his body.

The skin that was once covered in wrinkles became smooth again, the cloudy eyes regained their clarity, and the gray hair regained its luster.

Even his back straightened involuntarily, as if he had suddenly become thirty years younger, transforming into a vigorous middle-aged man.

At this moment, Karel felt the changes in his body, and his pupils showed intense shock and disbelief!

"What...what's going on!?"

"Twilight above, why have I suddenly regained so much vitality and become so young?"

He was completely bewildered and stunned!
Cao Xing chuckled and replied, "I told you, I will extend your life by at least a hundred years."

"This is exactly the promise I kept."

After the initial shock, Karel gradually came to his senses, and a tear welled up in his clear eyes.

He knelt on one knee, his voice trembling with emotion: "Thank you so much for your life-saving grace, Lord. Karel is willing to spend the rest of his life to repay your kindness!"

[Because you helped him recover, the loyalty of territory member Karel Lightblade has been greatly increased, current loyalty: 85]

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For these beings nearing the end of their lives, the Pale Tree's "Blessing of Life" is nothing short of a miracle.

Almost no one can resist the power of such a blessing.

This made Cao Xing sigh with emotion.

Even the Pale Sacred Tree, which is not specialized in the field of life, has such a powerful blessing effect.

If it were a Life Ancient Tree that was on par with the Pale Sacred Tree and even more adept at the laws of life, how powerful would its effects be? The thought of heading to the Southern Continent to find this legendary ancient tree arose in his mind.

However, for now, let's deal with the territorial affairs first.

Cao Xing gradually gathered his thoughts.

At this moment, the Twilight Swordsman stepped forward respectfully and handed over two ancient books.

He solemnly said, "My lord has fulfilled his promise, so I must also keep my word."

"These two sword manuals record two heroic combat techniques that I developed by exhausting all my knowledge in my life: Twilight Blade Flash and Midnight Sword Dance."

"Please accept this, my lord!"

Cao Xing took the sword manual and nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, I can feel your sincerity."

"From now on, you will be a member of my territory, and I will help you break through to the legendary realm as soon as possible!"

"Now, let's go back and rest."

"Your room is the seventeenth one in the Second Ring Road area."

The Twilight Swordsman solemnly replied, "Yes, my lord!"

After saying that, he turned around without hesitation and walked towards the residential area in his territory.

Cao Xing, holding two books in one hand, walked alone towards the center of the territory.

Not far ahead, there stood a building that was over thirty meters tall, resembling a black tower.

Beside it, there was a vortex portal about two meters high, emitting a ghostly blue light.

These are the core buildings of the territory: the energy station and the instance portal.

When Cao Xing arrived at the energy station, he gradually stopped.

Then he opened the two books, and information about the two combat techniques immediately appeared before him.

【Twilight Blade Slash (Heroic-level Combat Skill)】

[Learning Level: 70]

【Skill Effect: Launch 'Twilight Assault' at a speed exceeding the limits of vision, dashing forward a distance (Agility * 0.1 meters), dealing (Attack Power * 454% + Agility * 350%) slicing damage to enemies along the way.

At the moment of reaching the finish line, unleash 'Cross Judgment', dealing true damage equal to (Attack Power * 562% + Strength * 657%) and applying 'Twilight Mark'.

Targets marked will have their attack speed reduced by 50% for the next 8 seconds.
Skill cooldown time: 1 hour

(Note: Like the resolute final rays of the setting sun at dusk, like the deadly shadow cast by an owl as it swoops through the treetops, the twilight arrives before the blade strikes.)
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【Midnight Sword Dance (Heroic Combat Skill)】

[Learning Level: 70]

【Skill Effect: Unleash all your power to unleash twelve super-fast slashes within 0.3 seconds, each slash dealing physical damage equal to (Attack Power * 205% + Agility * 314%).

During a high-speed slash, there is a 50% chance of unleashing sword energy that deals equal damage to enemies in the path ahead.

When the combat skill ends, 'Midnight Finale' will be triggered, dealing ultimate damage equal to (cumulative combo damage * 30%) to the target.

Each unit killed reduces the cooldown time by 1 minute, up to a maximum reduction of 30 minutes.

Skill cooldown time: 35 minutes

(Note: This skill can be used in combination with 'Twilight Blade Flash'. If 'Midnight Sword Dance' is released after 'Twilight Blade Flash', the 'Aurora Twilight' effect will be activated.)

Makes all attacks within the next 3 seconds a guaranteed critical hit, and guarantees the trigger of the sword aura effect...
(Note 2: As the blade begins to hum, the curtain of the polar night slowly rises...)
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After reading the attributes of these two combat techniques, Cao Xing's eyes showed admiration.

"As expected of a combat skill created by a genius swordsman who is about to become a legend, its attributes are indeed excellent."

"The former's [Twilight Slash] combines ultra-high-speed slashing and long-range dash, as well as a decent damage coefficient."

"The latter's [Midnight Sword Dance] combines ultra-high-speed burst damage with area-of-effect damage. After 12 slashes, followed by 'Midnight Finale', the damage is simply off the charts."

"And most importantly, these two skills can actually be used together to create a powerful synergy."

The more Cao Xing looked at it, the more satisfied he became.

"In my territory, another swordsman, Xiao, also follows a fast-attack style, and his burst damage is astonishing."

"If he could master these two combat techniques, and combine them with the demonic sword in his hand, [Whispers of the Night - Godslayer], how powerful he would be would be unimaginable!"

With this in mind, Cao Xing decided that there was no time to lose and that he should hand over the two combat techniques to him now.

Anyway, Xiao is currently in the ruins and can be teleported back at any time using the [World Anchor].

When Cao Xing pressed the communication device to his ear, signaling the Star Kingdom swordsman to return to his territory, he did not hesitate at all.

Set off immediately and get to the laboratory as quickly as possible.

They returned to their territory before the mist completely covered the ruins.

"Buzz..."

The vortex portal in front of us slowly rotated.

A moment later, a figure dressed in a black swordsman's outfit, with long black hair tied up and a jet-black demonic sword at his waist, appeared in front of Cao Xing.

He bowed slightly and said solemnly, "My lord, Xiao has returned to the territory. Please give your orders!"

Cao Xing nodded and said earnestly, "Xiao, you are the most talented swordsman in my territory, and I have high hopes for you."

"Recently, I acquired two more Heroic Combat Techniques, which were created by another swordsman."

At this point, the two ancient books reappeared in his hands.

Upon hearing the term "Heroic Combat Technique," a flicker of excitement and awe flashed in the eyes of the Star Kingdom swordsman!

However, considering his lord's extraordinary abilities, he wasn't surprised.

Cao Xing said, "Now I will give you these two combat techniques, and I hope you can learn them as soon as possible."

Xiao took a deep breath to calm his emotions.

Then he stepped forward and solemnly accepted the two ancient books from Cao Xing's hands: "Thank you, Lord!"

"Xiao will live up to your expectations and learn these two combat skills as quickly as possible."

Cao Xing nodded slightly. "Very good. It's getting late. You should go back and rest too."

"As ordered!"

After saying that, the swordsman quickly turned around and walked towards his room.

Before long, Cao Xing was left alone in the central area of ​​the territory once again.

With his hands behind his back, he walked along, pondering, "Now, I have successfully recruited that Twilight Swordsman into my territory, and I have also successfully handed over his two Heroic Arts to Xiao."

"Next, let's take a look at the attributes of the other two final items."

There's no need to check the effect of that [Relic - Crimson Broken Blade], as it's similar to the effects of other relics.

The only difference is that it allows hero-level powerhouses who use swords to break through to the legendary level.

The recipient of this relic has been decided; apart from Malenina, there is no one in the entire territory more suitable than her.

As for the other final item, the Frostheart Hammer of Eternal Silence, I'll have to take a closer look at it.

The next moment, a large, frost-white hammer appeared out of thin air in Cao Xing's hand.

The hammer is about 50 centimeters long, and the lower part of the hammer body is covered with thick ice, with a black core embedded in the middle.

The hammer exuded a strong chill, and just holding it in one's hand caused a stinging sensation.

However, Cao Xing, as a legendary frost mage, naturally ignored this chilling aura.

I glanced at the attributes.

[The Hammer of Eternal Silence]

[Quality: Legend]

Equipment Level: None

Attack power: None

[Equipment Requirements: Legendary Blacksmithing Mastery]

【Special Effect ①: Frostcore Power (When using this forging hammer for forging, Strength increases by 300%, and Constitution increases by 300%, lasting until the forging is finished)】

【Special Effect ②: Frost Tempering (During the forging process, the hammering will naturally release extreme cold power, making the internal structure of the material more compact, increasing the equipment's base attributes by 10%~30%.】

【Special Effect ③: Divine Craftsman's Speed ​​(Increases forging speed by an additional 50% and forging success rate by 15%)】

【Special Effect ③: Frost Soul Brand (Legendary effect: Ice-type equipment forged with this hammer will always have the 'Frost Core' affix, granting the equipment 1-2 random additional effects.

Frostbite: When launching an ice-attribute attack, the probability of freezing the enemy is increased by 50% based on the skill's base chance.
Ice Soul: The equipment grants an additional 40% ice resistance and reduces damage taken from fire attacks by an additional 20%.

Frost Fury: When a critical hit occurs, there is a 35% chance to trigger the 'Ice Blast' effect, dealing the same amount of frost AOE damage to all enemies within 50 meters.

Eternal Silence (Rare Effect): Upon casting a skill, there is a 25% chance to trigger a 'Frostcore Burst', increasing the skill's damage by 200%. The minimum trigger interval is no less than 60 seconds.

(Note: This hammer is soul-bound to the legendary blacksmith Glendir Frostleaf, and cannot be used by others until the binding is broken.)
(Equipment Description: A decisive blow, frost forever—Grundil Frostbeard.)
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After reading the long list of attributes of this forging hammer, Cao Xing's eyes once again showed amazement.

"Wow... this forging hammer is insane!"

"It can not only increase the basic attributes of equipment, but also greatly improve the forging speed and success rate."

"Most importantly, the legendary special effect at the back can actually add one or two of the four additional effects!"

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(End of this chapter)