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

Chapter 898 Rosie's Big Gift: The Empire's Trump Card

"I would like to invite you to join my territory and bestow this blessing upon you."

"This way, you will have more power to protect yourself even if you encounter danger outside."

After listening to Cao Xing's explanation, Rosie nodded thoughtfully: "I see..."

“These powerful individuals in your territory do indeed possess a mysterious power.”

"I've always wondered why their actual combat strength is so much greater than I sensed."

"So it was Lord Cao Xing who bestowed this blessing upon them..."

At this moment, her gaze towards Cao Xing was filled with admiration.

After a pause, Rosie slowly nodded and said, "That's perfect... I'm all alone, not affiliated with any power."

"I accept this proposal."

Upon hearing her agreement, Cao Xing smiled again. "That's great."

"In that case, I now invite you to join my territory."

After saying that, he immediately sent Rosie a recruitment invitation.

A moment later, a system notification appeared.

[Ding! Congratulations on successful recruitment!]

[The Celestial Herald: Rosie from Chuanhai Fortress, level 151, has joined your territory. Territory population +10, prosperity +1500]

[Ding! A demigod-level creature has been added to your territory, increasing the human race's fortune value by 5000]

(Note: If a demigod-level creature in the territory dies or leaves the territory, the corresponding luck value will be reduced.)
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At this moment, a sense of joy welled up in Cao Xing's heart.

Just as he had predicted, the demigod-level [Herrscher of Heavenly Sound] would increase the human race's fortune value after joining the territory.

Furthermore, the Human Race's Luck Value can provide a buff to the entire Human Race.

In other words, as long as she doesn't leave the territory, even if she never returns, she can still provide a boost to everyone, which is quite good.

As for the last point, 'Note the prompt,' there's no need to elaborate.

This is a rule set by the system to prevent them from exploiting bugs.

Otherwise, as long as Cao Xing keeps kicking Rosie out of his territory and then inviting her back, he can easily rack up millions of luck points in no time.

The system will naturally not allow such an obvious vulnerability.

Regardless, Rosie's arrival is a good thing for Cao Xing's territory and for the entire human race.

"Lord Cao Xing, please accept these 'fragments of divine power'," Rosie's gentle voice rang out again.

Cao Xing nodded, and this time he did not refuse, but accepted the gold-embroidered bag.

[Obtained: Divine Power Shards *439]

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Looking at the 644 [Divine Power Fragments] in his backpack, Cao Xing felt a strong sense of satisfaction.

In this way, at least one more demigod will be able to live in his territory.

He took a few deep breaths to suppress his excitement, then asked in a calm voice, "Senior Rosie, you're not in a hurry to leave tonight, are you?"

Rosie shook her head slightly and replied, "I won't be leaving for now. I might continue to bother the territory for a few more days."

Cao Xing nodded: "Okay, then you go back and rest for a while. I will bestow blessings upon you again first thing tomorrow morning."

"Mmm," Rosie responded softly.

After saying this, the Celestial Sound Master gracefully left the place, his figure gradually blending into the night.

Only Cao Xing and the wandering poet remained in the same spot.

Holding the accordion in her hands, she bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for the introduction, Lord, which has given me the opportunity to study under Senior Rosie..."

"Her Nine Chapters of Heavenly Music are indeed a rare masterpiece, allowing my understanding of music to leap forward..."

Cao Xing took a step forward and then reached out to gently stroke her soft cheek.

"No need for such formalities. I am your lord; isn't it only natural for me to take care of you?"

Gwyneth felt the lord's hand touch her, her face gradually flushing red, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.

She nodded gently and said in a voice barely audible, "Mmm..."

This bard also thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent alone with the lord.

A night breeze blew by, carrying the faint scent of violets from her hair.

After a brief silence, Gwyneth suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation: "My lord... I have recently composed a new song."

"I'd like to sing just for you... Do you have time?"

Cao Xing smiled gently, "Of course we have time. So where are we going now?"

Gwyneth bit her lower lip, her voice trailing off: "I...it's my own room, you see...?"

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head, her ear tips turning bright red.

Seeing her reaction, Cao Xing understood exactly what Gwyneth meant.

Before she could react, he suddenly leaned down, his strong arm slipping under her knees.

The bard lost his balance instantly and ended up in Cao Xing's arms, where he picked him up in a princess carry.

"ah……"

Gwyneth gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around the lord's neck.

Her accordion was held firmly in her arms, and she lowered her head shyly.

Then, Cao Xing walked towards the residential area with heavy, powerful steps.

Under the moonlight, their shadows stretched long and long on the stone path...

Once back in the room, Cao Xing skillfully closed the door and then placed the bard on the bed.

A moment later, the zithers sang in unison, and the music was melodious...

Another night of madness...

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Time flew by and it was already past midnight.

The survivors finished their day of development and exploration and returned to their respective lord's manor to rest.

However, at this time, some unusual changes occurred in the human empire at the center of the western continent.

At this moment, in the royal palace of Tian Shu City, the heart of the empire.

A figure dressed in a gray robe leaned quietly against a large throne.

Below, a group of imperial generals and high-ranking officials, clad in armor, knelt on one knee.

They exuded a suffocatingly powerful aura, yet they all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the figure on the throne.

This was once the seat of the human emperor, but it has been occupied by a mysterious young man.

However, the powerful and wealthy throughout the empire had no objections.

After a moment, the mysterious young man spoke slowly, his voice calm: "A month has passed since Morpheus left the Western Continent."

"Now, let's report on the casualties and the number of people who have awakened in the major cities within the Empire."

Below, an old general in blue armor stepped forward and reported in a weathered voice, "Reporting to the Saviors, in the past month, our generals and legendary experts have been awakening one after another."

"And they continued to travel to major cities and fortresses to awaken the sleeping warriors..."

"However, in the places we went, at least half of the soldiers had completely lost consciousness, another 30% were unconscious, and only 20% of the soldiers were still conscious and able to fight..."

"In addition, various heroes and legendary city lords are also constantly awakening."

"However... at least 30% of the powerful individuals were lost in the dream."

At this point, the old general's Adam's apple bobbed, and he said with difficulty, "These powerful beings lost in the dream... will unconsciously attack any living creature around them, and are commanded by ancient dragons..."

"In other words, they've completely degenerated into nightmare monsters... and we have to... get rid of them..."

"Furthermore, some of the hidden trump cards of our human empire were also swallowed up by Morpheus's dream..."

"The current strength is less than half of its peak strength..."

As he reported, the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly heavy.

The other generals and high-ranking officials of the empire also lowered their heads, the sound of their armor and robes rubbing together softly, and a gloomy look hung over their faces.

The young man raised his hand, his voice still calm: "I understand."

"How many legends and demigods does the current human empire have, and how much power can I mobilize?"

The old general took a deep breath and replied in a deep voice, "Reporting to the Savior, there are currently 32 legendary-level powerhouses and 5 demigod-level powerhouses awakened in the entire human empire."

"If all the ancient guardians sleeping deep within the forbidden area were awakened, this number could double again."

"But... as you know, those beings no longer have time..."

"At most, one more attack, and he will be utterly destroyed..."

After the old general finished speaking, the young man pondered for a moment and sighed inwardly.

The power of the human empire is indeed far beyond imagination. This is only half of its peak strength, yet it already boasts double-digit demigods and dozens of legendary figures...

In addition, there are some hidden trump cards.

If this force had existed during the Blood Rebellion, it would probably have been able to sweep through the Blood Legion.

However, the Dream Dragon arrived in the Western Continent long ago, enveloping the entire empire and preventing them from interfering with the development of the expansion.

It wasn't until Krakato died and Cao Xing ended the Bloody Rebellion that this region underwent a change.

As if guided by some mysterious force, everything unfolds according to a predetermined pattern, as if by fate...

"Laws...fate?" the young man murmured, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

After a moment, he spoke again, asking, "Besides these legends and demigods, does the human empire possess any more powerful forces?"

"Even... even stronger power?" the old general asked in surprise.

The young man nodded slightly. "That's right, I was asking about... beings at the level of gods."

"Don't tell me... the entire human empire doesn't even have a single god-level combatant?"

Upon hearing this question, not only the old general, but everyone else in the hall reacted with varying expressions.

Several high-ranking officials unconsciously clenched their sleeves, their bodies trembling slightly.

For them, the word 'gods' is almost taboo; no one dares to mention it in everyday life.

What's more, it concerns humanity's last trump card.

This is the foundation of the entire empire, and also its top secret.

Just as legendary-level powerhouses are significant to those kingdoms, god-level beings are the foundation upon which the entire race stands on the continent.

As long as there is one being in charge, regardless of whether such a being takes action, other races will not dare to act rashly.

But... considering what this young man had done, the old general's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.

He nodded and said in a hoarse voice, "Yes, but they cannot be born now."

“Those beings… bound by the power of rules, abruptly awakening them would not only trigger a backlash from the rules, but could also lead to an even greater catastrophe…”

"so……"

After hearing the explanation, the young man understood.

He nodded slightly and said, "I understand."

"Next, you will continue according to the original plan and go to the imperial territory to awaken more slumbering beings."

"In the near future... there may be another crisis that will sweep across the continent and await us."

His gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and his voice suddenly turned cold: "If you don't want to repeat the same mistakes, then you'd better put in your best effort."

"Treat this as if it were your life to accomplish it!"

Upon hearing these words, all the generals and high-ranking officials present knelt on one knee.

They solemnly replied, "Yes, Saviors!"

A loud response echoed throughout the hall, and then everyone left.

The young man was left alone on the throne, his disheveled black hair falling over his shoulders.

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at the same time.

In the deep night sky, two figures shrouded in golden holy light streaked across the sky like shooting stars.

His holy robes fluttered as he flew at high speed, and sacred runes flowed around him, radiating a chilling aura.

A moment later, they came to rest in the skies above the territory of the human empire.

The two beings, radiating a divine aura, exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise appearing in their eyes.

One of the beings, who appeared somewhat younger, murmured, "Just as the Holy See said, the power of the Dream Dragon has vanished..."

"Oh my god, what happened?"

"Did the ancient dragon leave on its own, or... for some other reason?"

Upon hearing this question, the great sage opposite him, with his white hair and dignified expression, fell silent.

Clearly, they simply couldn't imagine the immense power or the mindset of beings at that level.

It's even possible that a being of that level could one day suddenly have a whim and destroy a continent.

The old man pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Eleven Holy Sages, we don't need to concern ourselves with what happened to the Human Empire."

"The most urgent task now is to complete the mission assigned by the Holy See and retrieve the items left behind by the God of War from Mount Tian Shu."

"Before that, let's avoid creating any unnecessary complications."

Upon hearing this, the young sage opposite him also snapped out of his thoughts.

He nodded solemnly and said, "Alright, let's get started now."

"Now that the ancient dragon has just left, the human empire is at its weakest and should not have the energy to pay attention to the Celestial Pivot Sacred Mountain."

"This is the perfect time for us to enter the holy mountain!"

The old man added, "Even so, we must still proceed with caution."

"This region is not simple, and the human empire is not as weak as imagined."

"This time, they encountered an ancient dragon, a being that is completely beyond the realm of reason, so they seemed to have no power to resist."

“Under normal circumstances, even our Vatican might not be able to deal with them.”

Upon hearing the last sentence, the young sage's expression brightened, and he said solemnly, "I understand."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two figures gradually withdrew their golden holy light and silently plummeted downwards.

Their target was an ancient mountain range shrouded in mist in the heart of the empire...

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The night passed quickly.

The next day...

[Attention all survivors, you have successfully survived...]

As the system notification appeared, the survivors around the world awoke once again on time from their respective lords' mansions and began a full day of development.

Without major events, they can only systematically gather resources or develop the strength of their territory.

Groups of workers built city walls and arrow towers, the clanging and hammering sounds particularly crisp in the early morning.

Many more combatants left their territory to hunt nearby prey.

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At the same time, Cao Xing opened his eyes and woke up from his sleep on time.

A faint, refreshing fragrance wafted to my nose, and I felt a soft touch on my body.

He turned his head and glanced at the beautiful woman sleeping soundly in his arms, Gwyneth.

At this moment, the bard was sleeping soundly, a satisfied smile on his lips, his soft, flowing hair spread out on his pillow.

Clearly, last night's passionate encounter had exhausted her.

Cao Xing didn't wake her, but quietly got up.

He dressed again and left Gwyneth's room.

"crunch..."

As the wooden door closed gently, a refreshing breeze brushed against his face, instantly waking him up.

Cao Xing shook his head and then sorted out his thoughts.

After a moment, he muttered to himself, "The day's rest is over. Next, I should lead a portion of the combat personnel to the Frozen Sea to complete those special missions and search for treasure..."

"By the way... find out some information about that ancient dragon."

"besides……"

After roughly figuring out what he needed to do next, a determined look appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

Then he strode toward the center of the territory.

Just then, two slender figures spotted Cao Xing and jogged over to greet him.

They were holding several pieces of equipment that emitted a strange light.

There were white robes that constantly emitted a chilling aura, two holy books that radiated starlight and dark demonic energy, and a crystal-like staff...

The two figures were none other than the two young blacksmiths: Saler and Bodie.

When they arrived at Cao Xing's side, the two blacksmiths bowed and performed a proper salute.

"My lord, may you be well!"

Cao Xing looked at the robes and staffs in their hands and understood their purpose: "Salor, Bodi, the equipment I asked Harold to enhance has been enhanced?"

The younger Bodie nodded excitedly: "Yes, my lord."

“Master Harold worked very late last night, and all the legendary equipment in the general’s territory has been upgraded.”

"He said that this batch of enhanced equipment will definitely satisfy you!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly. "Very good, hand over all this equipment to me."

"Yes, Lord Lord!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the two blacksmiths respectfully presented all the equipment they had in their hands.

After Cao Xing received it, a series of system prompts appeared.

[Obtained: Frostsoul Robe of the High Lich (Legendary)]

[Obtained: Starfall Codex (Legendary)]

【get……】

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(End of this chapter)