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

Chapter 821: A thorough search; the Dark Witch awakens.

Throughout the long history of the vampires, the Bloodwing Knights have achieved countless glorious victories, making them a force to be reckoned with by their enemies.

Even the points required to redeem this unit in the War Merit Shop were several times that of ordinary 'Corrupted Blood Barbarian Soldiers'.

Moreover, and this is quite crucial, these Bloodwing Riders all have very high potential.

They far surpassed the ordinary Ascalon warriors and boar warriors.

Within the territory, this unit's potential is second only to the Dragonblood Warrior.

Cao Xing thought to himself, "If we have enough resources, we could focus on training these Bloodwing Riders."

"If in the future we can promote them all to the level of leaders, chiefs, or even commanders."

"At that time, they will become a sharp sword in my hand, a most efficient killing squad, clearing away all obstacles for me!"

Thinking of this, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, as if he could already see this legion invincible on the future battlefield.

Currently, the prerequisite is that these Bloodwing Riders can be 100% loyal to him, which requires a period of training.

So Cao Xing said, "Time will prove that your choice today was a wise one."

"According to the rules, all new members who join the territory will enjoy our exclusive blessing effect."

"However, since many powerful individuals with the ability to bestow blessings have been dispatched by me to carry out another mission, you will receive a few simple blessings from me next."

After he finished speaking, the group of vampire knights looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.

They seemed not to understand what he meant by blessing.

Cao Xing didn't offer any further explanation, and directly took out the [Nessa's Blessing Ring], releasing a halo of light.

Although each use of this Blessing Ring requires 10 points of Divine Power, equivalent to 1 [Divine Power Fragment], it is still a powerful item.

But compared to his current wealth, one or two 'divine power fragments' are insignificant.

"Om..."

After the blessing halo with a diameter of over one hundred meters appeared, Cao Xing continued, "Alright, now go in, and bring your mounts with you."

Hearing this, the thousand vampire knights were still somewhat puzzled and remained vigilant.

But led by the knight commander, they all stepped into the circle of light and lined up neatly.

Next, Cao Xing casually cast a few status skills on them.

Such as: Frost Shield, Ice Heal, Ice Armor, etc...

He then took out the [Mole Man's Overseer's Whip], [War Horn], [Inspiring Drum] and other items from his backpack and used them all.

The Bloodwing Knights looked bewildered after the first status skill hit their bodies.

And then a series of subsequent skills were unleashed, significantly enhancing their strength.

All the knights, including their bat mounts, stood frozen in place.

The giant bats flapped their wings uneasily and emitted low cries.

An unprecedented shock surged through my heart!
They turned their heads with difficulty to look at their lord, their eyes filled with the same way they looked at a god!

The knight commander murmured, "Incredible... such miraculous power exists..."

"This is power that surpasses even that of gods, a power that even our Blood Ancestor's patriarch cannot match!"

The other knights also swallowed hard.

It's simply because this kind of improvement is terrifying!

Cao Xing's current Ice Healing Technique has restored over 100,000 health points per second, while the Bloodwing Knights' health is just over a million.

In other words, it only takes ten seconds to fully restore their health!
Moreover, this is permanent, essentially granting these thousand knights and their bats immortality.

The next moment, a series of notifications indicating increased loyalty rang out.

Because you have granted it great power, territory member Guqi's loyalty has greatly increased, current loyalty: 76.

Because you endowed it with...

...

After this blessing, the loyalty of all Bloodwing Knights, along with their mounts, has increased to over 75.

Cao Xing nodded slightly, then gave the order: "The blessing is complete. Now I will give you a new task."

"Everyone has it!"

Upon hearing the sound, the bewilderment in the eyes of the thousands of Bloodwing Knights vanished.

He instinctively straightened his body, and the armor made a neat clanging sound.

Their eyes burned with a fierce fighting spirit; the increase in power made them eager to serve this magical human lord.

Cao Xing continued, "Next, I will give each of you a small communication device."

"Your mission is to search for a strange creature within a 500-kilometer radius of the territory."

"They are the Skok rats, characterized by their rat-like appearance but human bodies, and they carry a pouch on their backs."

"If you see any Skorps anywhere, contact me immediately."

"In addition, I will also send my Griffin Legion to assist you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he made a large gesture.

"Whoosh—whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

A series of whooshing sounds rang out as hundreds of giant griffins with wingspans exceeding five meters soared into the sky from the buffer zone of their territory and circled in mid-air.

Their dark wings shimmered brilliantly in the morning light, and their sharp bird eyes scanned the Bloodwing Knights below.

These griffins all possessed at least a sixth-tier combat strength, and with the addition of numerous blessings, their aura far surpassed that of the Bloodwing Knights!
Each flap of their wings created a powerful gust of air, causing the Bloodwing Knights to involuntarily retreat, their pale faces beneath their helmets revealing expressions of awe.

The blood-winged bats beside them were terrified, trembling as if they had encountered their nemesis.

These normally ferocious creatures were now all curled up, emitting fearful whimpers.

It wasn't until Cao Xing gently waved his hand that the flock of griffins calmed down.

"Now, do you all understand your tasks?"

The leading knight commander took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and responded loudly: "As you command, Lord! The Bloodwing Knights will complete the mission!"

The other knights also knelt down in unison, their voices thundering in response: "We swear to complete the mission to the death!"

Immediately afterwards, another notification sounded indicating increased loyalty.

[Due to your demonstrated strength, territory member Lillard's loyalty has increased to 82.]

Because of you...

...

Cao Xing first bestowed great power upon the knights with a blessing, then summoned the Griffin Legion to display their formidable strength and intimidate them.

With a combination of kindness and severity, the loyalty of these vampire knights all increased to over 80.

It must be said that after being a lord for a long time, Cao Xing has become extremely adept at using these methods.

He nodded in satisfaction again, then ordered, "Very good, now get to work."

"Yes! Lord Lord!"

The next moment, the knights all flipped over and leaped onto the back of the bloodwing bat.

Their movements were swift and fluid, and the sight of thousands of riders mounting their horses at the same time was truly spectacular.

"Whoa—!!!"

With a sharp whistle, thousands of bloodwing bats soared into the sky!

Their large, fleshy wings flapped powerful air currents, stirring up dust from the ground and quickly breaking through the defensive range of the 'Static Magic Shield'.

In the blink of an eye, the blood-red legion, along with more than a hundred griffins, disappeared into the distant horizon.

Cao Xing stood alone in the square, gradually withdrawing his gaze.

He thought to himself, "Now, all I have to do is wait for good news from these knights."

"As soon as they find Skrod's location, I can act immediately and get there as quickly as possible."

"Before that, I can go back and rest for a while."

Just as he was preparing to return to the lord's castle, he suddenly saw a pillar of light illuminate the third ring area of ​​the territory.

The beam of light was a dreamlike dark purple, accompanied by the sound of bubbles bursting.

"Boom~"

Although the sound was faint, it was exceptionally clear to Cao Xing.

Clearly, the Dream Library's opening hours have ended, and the dormant entities within have awakened.

Cao Xing pondered, "The last person to enter my dream was the Holy Light Sage of my territory, Isabel."

"If you calculate the time, today is exactly the day she woke up."

"I wonder what Isabel brought back from the dream?"

Thinking of this, a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes, and then he quickly headed towards the Third Ring Road area.

In the morning mist ahead, an ancient and majestic building stands silently.

The building's surface is decorated in three colors: red, blue, and black, giving it a dreamlike aesthetic. It is the legendary building in the territory: the Dream Library.

At the library's main entrance stood a slender, graceful figure. She wore a pure white, pristine robe, her delicate chin slightly raised, as if basking in the long-awaited sunlight.

The morning light shone on her flawless profile.

He exuded an aura of tranquility and holiness.

Any creature that sees this scene will stop in its tracks and marvel at the woman's stunning beauty.

That beautiful figure is none other than Isabel.

She seemed lost in thought, completely unaware of Cao Xing's arrival.

It wasn't until Cao Xing came to her side and softly called out, "Isabel, are you awake?"

She did not respond and remained standing quietly in place.

Cao Xing frowned slightly, pondering, "Did he not hear it, or is he still immersed in the dream state?"

Just as he was about to reach out and touch her body, he saw Isabel suddenly open her eyes.

However, the light in her eyes gave Cao Xing a jolt.

Those eyes no longer held their former purity and holiness; instead, they were filled with an eerie purple light, and darkness seemed to flow deep within their pupils.

Cao Xing seemed to realize something and tentatively asked, "Are you... Isabel in her Dark Witch form?"

Upon hearing the voice, Isabel slowly turned her head, her deep eyes fixed on Cao Xing.

A moment later, a seductive smile appeared on her lips, and she uttered a deep and pleasant voice.

"Hehe~ My dear lord, we meet again."

Clearly, Cao Xing's guess was correct.

The dark side within Isabel has awakened.

After the initial surprise, Cao Xing calmed down.

He didn't feel much resistance to Isabel in her Dark Witch form.

In his view, both the Holy Light Sage and the Dark Witch are part of Isabel's personality.

And Isabel was a person from her own territory.

In other words, even the Dark Witch belongs to him.

"We meet again. I thought you had been completely suppressed by the Holy Light personality and would never appear again."

Upon hearing this, Isabel, in her Dark Witch form, let out a cold laugh.

"Ha...that hypocritical woman, she thinks she can suppress me?"

"If she hadn't made a condition to me under the pretense of helping you, I would never have been able to fall into a deep sleep so easily!"

Cao Xing frowned slightly. "Conditions?"

Since Isabel inherited the Light Mage's Palace alone, and Cao Xing did not participate, he did not know what they experienced inside.

All we know is that in the end, Isabel perfectly inherited that legacy, not only greatly increasing her strength but also bringing with her the [Blood Suppression Formula].

During the Bloodshed, this priestess of holy light demonstrated crucial combat prowess, and it was she who even turned the tide of the first battle.

The subsequent [Blood Suppression Formula] also proved quite effective.

The Dark Witch nodded slightly and replied, "She asked me to voluntarily disperse my soul power, leaving only a trace of consciousness in my consciousness space."

"And he promised that after helping you through the crisis, he would allow me to strengthen my soul power again and recover."

At this point, Isabel's beautiful expression suddenly turned angry: "That despicable woman, she deceived me!"

"They promised to release me immediately, but they kept suppressing me with the power of holy light."

"If it weren't for the chance encounter in my dream that allowed me to absorb a large amount of soul power, I might never have woken up!"

As she spoke, the dark energy around her began to surge violently, and a dangerous aura gradually emanated from her.

Purple magic swirled around her, and fine cracks began to appear on the stone slabs beneath her feet.

Seeing this, Cao Xing frowned again.

Although he had known for a long time that the Holy Light Priestess had a dual personality, he could also see that Isabel had always rejected the existence of this dark personality.

As a holy and upright priestess of the Holy Light, she certainly did not want such an evil power to exist within her.

Previously, there was nothing that could be done about the dark witch's personality, so they could only barely maintain a state of coexistence.

Now that she has seen an opportunity, Isabelle clearly wants to completely eliminate the dark personality, even if it means breaking the promise she made back then.

That's why she didn't tell me about it.

Cao Xing asked in a deep voice, "What about Isabel? Where is she now?"

Upon hearing this question, the Dark Witch's lips curled into a dangerous smile.

"Hehe... This woman who broke her promise probably never expected that retribution would come so quickly."

"In the dream, her consciousness was severely damaged, and I found an opportunity!"

"Then I absorbed a large amount of soul power in one fell swoop, took over this body, and imprisoned her consciousness deep within her mind."

She paused, then chuckled softly and said, "Just like... how she treated me back then~"

Cao Xing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke again: "Can you release her?"

“In the name of the lord, I guarantee that you will live in peace from now on and jointly control this body.”

As mentioned before, he was unaware of the pact between Isabel and the Dark Witch.

But this woman did make outstanding contributions during the Bloody Rebellion and in the subsequent development of her territory.

As a lord, Cao Xing naturally couldn't abandon her.

"Let her out?"

Upon hearing this question, the Dark Witch seemed unusually excited, and the dark energy around her began to surge like a boiling tide!
Her holy robes transformed into a jet-black shadow dress, her long brown hair turned an eerie purplish-black, and her once-yellow gemstone-like eyes became deep purple vortexes.

"Then why didn't you make her release me when I was imprisoned?!"

"I only agreed to her request in order to help the territory overcome the crisis!"

"Why did you stand idly by back then, or were you simply biased towards her?"

"Is it because you've spent more time with this woman? Why?!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, and the pressure of a high-level legend was unleashed without reservation!

The terrifying dark magic spread instantly, and all creatures within a radius of tens of kilometers froze in place, trembling!
Seeing her like this, Cao Xing knew that simple persuasion was no longer going to work.

To be honest, this matter is indeed related to him.

Moreover, this kind of dilemma, where both sides are equally dear to you, is indeed not easy to handle.

After a fierce internal struggle, Cao Xing frowned.

After a moment, he suddenly sighed.

"Sigh... In that case, I'll have no choice but to use that method on you..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a vast expanse of cold air erupted from Cao Xing!

"boom--!"

It swept out like a polar storm, instantly freezing the boiling dark energy into crystalline ice crystals.

In this dark region, Cao Xing was like a monarch emerging from the polar regions, exuding a majestic and aloof aura, standing in opposition to the dark aura released by the Dark Witch.

After sensing the aura emanating from Cao Xing, the Dark Witch's eyes showed a hint of disbelief.

She bit her lower lip lightly and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Cao Xing didn't speak, but stepped forward, parting the vast energy turbulence, and arrived beside the Dark Witch.

"You're going to lay a hand on me because of that woman?!"

The Dark Witch seemed to realize something, and a complex expression of anger, grievance, and resentment appeared on her face.

As Cao Xing approached, her eyes gradually welled up with moisture, as if tears were swirling within them.

If it weren't for the fact that her loyalty had already reached the 'die-hard' level, it would have already decreased by now.

Even so, she stubbornly stood her ground, her voice trembling as she questioned, "Damn it! Why?"

"Does my loyalty to you mean nothing? Am I destined to be a sacrifice forever?"

"You're being so biased!"

Her voice even carried a hint of sobbing, like that of a wronged little girl.

Her hand gripping the staff trembled violently, but because of the deep-seated loyalty in her soul, she could not bring herself to attack her lord.

Cao Xing didn't speak, but instead reached out his large hand and pulled her into his arms.

The next moment, before the Dark Witch could react, she lowered her head and kissed her.

The moment their lips met, the Dark Witch's expression changed drastically.

From initial anger, to subsequent bewilderment, and then to an incredulous sense of disbelief...

……

(End of this chapter)