I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

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Ancient Wood City.

After being purified by flames, this place became the legion's base.

Materials collected at the front lines are sent here first, and the legion's supplies are also stockpiled here.

The ancient wooden castle was requisitioned and became Rhodes' temporary palace.

Since the army entered the Corrupted Lands, its progress has been out of Rhodes' control.

Rhodes can send more legion troops to clear out the undead monsters.

However, the number of wizards in the Church of Life and Nature is limited, and the number of wizards in the wizarding corps cannot be increased in a short period of time.

Rhodes eventually turned his attention to cultivation and the development of the empire.

Rhodes, with Vivian on his back, rode Blackflame to explore the western territories they had already occupied, searching for magical beasts and minerals that existed there.

With the entry available, no one can find it faster than Rhodes.

After each exploration, Rhode would mark the findings on the map and then hand them over to the demon hunter team for processing.

Rhodes spent the rest of his time focusing on cultivation.

As his mental strength continued to increase, the star vortex in Rhodes' consciousness rapidly condensed, reaching a total of six.

Because of Rhodes's powerful mental strength, coupled with the amplification from the Life Technique, there are no barriers to cultivation.

It's all about hard work and sweat; there's no skill involved at all.

In his spare time, Rhodes would often gaze at the lush green meadow under the shade of the Tree of Life.

The seedlings of nature are growing strong.

Rhodes kept an eye on their condition from time to time.

The unusual movement of the seedlings indicates that the subordinates who have been implanted with the seeds of nature are in an abnormal state.

Increased strength, breakthrough in realm, or reaching the physical limit of magic or qi.

At this point, Rhodes would extract a wisp of free energy from the surrounding area and infuse it into the corresponding seedlings, helping them to advance further.

This method works extremely well for knights and witches.

But for wizards, energy itself cannot enable them to progress.

It can only be considered a quick replenishment of magic power.

"Ok?"

Just as Rhodes was paying his usual attention to the Seed of Nature, a strong fluctuation suddenly came from one of the seedlings.

Rhodes was stunned; this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

The fluctuations looked like prayer, but the mental fluctuations were far more intense than ordinary prayer.

It carried an almost desperate sense of tearing apart.

Rhodes' consciousness stirred slightly, and he immediately sensed the master of the Seed of Nature.
"This is... Kyle?"

Rhodes kept track of the army's movements daily through battle reports.

The battle reports were delivered by Falcon without any delay.

Therefore, all the information is up-to-date.

Rhodes pondered for a moment, then quickly realized that Kyle was clearing out the front lines of the Corrupted Lands.

Rhodes' attention was completely focused on Kyle's seedling.

The leaves were slightly curled, revealing signs of withering.

Its energy is depleted, and it emits a strong mental fluctuation.

Does this mean Kyle is currently on the verge of death?!
Without any hesitation, Rhodes made a thought.

A wisp of energy was rapidly drawn from the surface of the other natural seeds.

Those energies are extremely weak and will not have any effect on others.

But when they come together, they form a terrible torrent.

"go with!"

Rhodes's gaze sharpened as he channeled this power into Kyle's Seed of Nature!

The seedling representing Kyle began to tremble violently!
The wilted leaves unfurled at a speed visible to the naked eye, forming a layer of crystalline luster on their surface!

"and many more."

Rhodes suddenly thought of something.
"That act of extracting energy from other natural elements..."

"How come it's somewhat similar to the self-sacrifice ability of the Lord of Nature?"

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A dazzling white light illuminated the valley!

The purest light, like the rising sun tearing through the darkness!
The vines formed from black mist dissolved instantly under the white light!
They twisted wildly, emitting piercing screams.

They retreated in a sorry state, as if they had encountered their natural enemy or nemesis!

Nabila stared in shock at the scene before her!
"This is... Holy Light?!"

Her voice carried a complex mix of emotions, a familiarity that she both found repulsive.

The power she once possessed!
Holy Light!
"But Kyle is just a knight."

The pure, intense holy light erupted from Kael!
Nabila murmured to herself,
This means Kyle is already a legendary knight!
Nabila hadn't come to her senses yet.

Freed from the vines, Kyle landed steadily on the ground.

He bent down and picked up the longsword from the ground. Holy light flowed along the blade, shimmering like stars.

The tree demon, formed from black mist, had already sensed the danger and instantly released all those who were bound.

The vines, like a black tsunami, swept towards Kyle!
"Insanity!"

Kyle's eyes sharpened, his body glowing with white light, and he charged forward without hesitation!
His figure flickered among the vines, like a white lightning bolt!

The longsword danced wildly in the air like a silver snake!
Each swing tore the vines formed from the black mist into pieces!
"In the name of the Emperor!"

Kyle's voice echoed through the valley.

"You are sentenced to death!"

The longsword slashed down from mid-air, tearing through the black mist with a sharp white light.

A loud cracking sound rang out! The tree demon's figure was instantly cleaved in two!
Kyle didn't stop, and continued to swing his sword!
Sword lights crisscrossed, and the tree demon's figure was instantly cut into several pieces!
The tree demon let out a piercing scream, and then its body turned into a wisp of black smoke and exploded in the air!

In the end, only one black object remained, which fell to the ground with a thud.

It was a black, rhomboid crystal, about the size of a baby's fist, that shimmered slightly.

Kyle did not relax.

Having learned from past mistakes, he became more vigilant and kept a close eye on his surroundings.

The sword tip always pointed forward, and the body remained in a defensive posture.

Until there was no further movement.

He knelt on one knee, exhausted, panting heavily.

Sweat dripped down his cheeks, and Kyle's face contorted in pain with every breath.

The abundant energy not only made him stronger, but also caused him physical trauma.

Two high-ranking knights limped over.

"Sir, how are you?"

"Fortunately."

Kyle waved his hand, sensing the remaining energy within his body.

"It just feels a little strange."

It felt as if something inside my body had been pierced through.

"You've been promoted."

Nabila's voice sounded from behind.

She slowly sat down on the ground, a dark wound on her chest.

Wisps of black mist were still rising from the edges of the wound.

"You have broken through the limits of your body."

Nabila looked at Kyle, her tone complex, "The last shackle of knighthood has been broken."

"From now on, all you need to do is continue cultivating."

Kyle suddenly realized what was happening, struggled to his feet, and quickly walked towards Nabila.

Are you alright?!

Nabila quickly raised her hand, "Don't come any closer!"

"If you don't come near me, I'll be fine."

Nabila's voice was somewhat hurried.

"The holy light emanating from you has become even purer."

"As long as you continue to practice meditation, you will gradually master the power of holy light in the future."

"Holy Light? You mean I've entered the legendary realm?!"

Kyle suddenly realized, "Are you sure, Miss Nabila?"

"determine."

Nabila nodded.

"Because only true legendary knights possess aura with complete attributes."

"And what you just showed was pure holy light."

"By the Emperor!"

Kyle closed his eyes, a look of undisguised joy on his face.

I never expected to reach the legendary level so quickly!
An indescribable sense of exhilaration welled up inside me.

He desperately wanted to roar to the sky and let out a triumphant cry.

But his aristocratic upbringing allowed him to restrain his impulse.

In his excitement, Kyle also realized what was happening.

He closed his eyes again, knelt on one knee, and bowed towards the east.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Kyle prayed silently.

Recalling that surging force of nature just now.

Your Majesty's power is truly awe-inspiring.

No wonder everyone prays to him.

Kyle understood that this also meant that it would be easier for legends to emerge in the future empire than he had imagined.

As Kyle knelt and bowed, the black-armored knights also stood up one after another.

They were guarding the surrounding area and clearing away the tree demon's corpse.

Some people were even piecing together their companion's body.

Nabila stepped forward and picked up the crystal from the ground. "A very pure energy core."

She said to herself.

"If used as a spellcasting core, it can make a very good staff."

Nabila turned to Kyle and asked, "Can I have it?"

Kyle was visibly taken aback, his expression showing some difficulty.

"I'm sorry, half of this should have belonged to you."

“But Miss Nabila, the Empire’s magical energy research urgently needs this.”

"His Majesty attaches great importance to the energy core."

Kyle shook his head slightly. "So."

"It's ok."

Nabila handed over the crystal, saying, "You were the one who killed him, so you should be the one to choose the spoils."

"However, you'd better not make direct contact."

"Have your men take it."

She looked at the lingering holy light on Kyle's body.

"You've just advanced to Legendary, so you probably can't control those holy lights yet."

"Don't destroy this energy core."

"it is good."

Kyle waved his hand, signaling the knight Tia beside him to step forward.

Tia carefully took the energy core, put it in a leather bag, and then carefully stuffed it into her bosom.

"I will report today's events truthfully."

Kyle said, "Your share of the spoils will be substantial."

"His Majesty is fair and should compensate you."

Nabila nodded.

"The trunk and branches of the tree demon are also materials."

"We'll take some to make a staff, and you can take the rest back with you."

"it is good."

Although Kyle didn't understand the value of these materials, he felt he couldn't let Nabila leave empty-handed.

Greed cannot breed healthy cooperation.

"By the way, I hope Miss Nabila can help me out."

Kyle suddenly remembered something, "Could you please provide me with a detailed report on the Aberrant Tree Demon? I'd like to submit it to the Empire."

There is likely only one of these tree demons.

If Kyle can provide detailed information, it will be easier for the other legions to deal with him.

"can."

Nabila nodded. "I hope to get a new red robe."

"Absolutely no problem, I'll personally send you two."

Kyle smiled.

After agreeing on the terms, everyone began cleaning up the battlefield.

Collect all usable materials and items and transport them back to the Empire.

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"He has been promoted to Legendary."

Looking at the numbers jumping on the seedlings, Rod's lips couldn't help but curl into a smile.

The entry for "Path to Royal Power" has finally taken another step forward!
The progress of advanced combatants or spellcasters is just one step away.

unfortunately,

Rhodes glanced at the seedling that represented Nabila.

Nabila is not human.

Otherwise, the entry has already been unlocked.

Rhodes wasn't in a hurry at first.

But the progress is currently stuck at "99%", just a little bit more away.

Rhodes was very keen to complete it.

Who should we choose next?

His gaze wandered over the fields of the Seeds of Nature.

A seedling that kept swaying caught Rod's attention.

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The northern part of the Corrupted Lands.

On a barren hillside, scattered rocks covered with white spider webs and emitting a foul stench.

"Those damn spiders!"

A bolt of lightning leaped through the air.

With a sharp crack, a spider the size of a wild dog was struck by lightning.

Before it could even scream, the giant spider's body was instantly chopped into charred remains.

The smell of burnt fish filled the air.

"Your Majesty the Holy Lord!"

"Quickly unleash your dragonfire and burn them to ashes!"

The White Frost Prophet cursed and couldn't help but shiver.

As they were talking, two more spiders emerged from the dark cave ahead.

"Quick, kill them!"

The White Frost Prophet took two steps back, her staff flashing through the air.

Immediately afterwards, several arrows flew through the air and pinned the two spiders to the ground.

This is the edge of the Corrupted Land, which has just been purified, and behind it is a patch of newly planted saplings.

Bai Shuang leads the demon-hunting team, responsible for guarding these newly purified lands to prevent them from being contaminated again by the undead.

This was supposed to be an easy job, and it was perfect for the White Frost Prophet.

His purifying flames and lightning chains can cleanse the land of all its impurities.

Neither the mutated magical plants nor the skeletal zombies could withstand his attack.

However, encountering too many of them can be very distressing.

For example, this is the burrow of the carrion spider.

Every now and then a few spiders would emerge.

The key issue is the lack of manpower; we cannot rush into it.

We can only wait for aid.

“You stay here, I’m going to pray to His Majesty the Holy Lord.”

The White Frost Prophet spared no expense in using his magic.

Since the magic power is depleted, you can continue to pray to restore energy.

Moreover, the White Frost Prophet discovered that with each recovery, the magic power would be slightly greater than before.

This is a gift from His Majesty the Holy Lord.

Therefore, prayer has been a habit of the White Frost Prophet.

Faith in the Holy Lord is the best way to cultivate oneself.

In a short while, the White Frost Prophet's magic was replenished, and she returned to the cave entrance.

Meanwhile, Lucien was already waiting outside the spider cave with six wizard apprentices.

"Lord Lucen."

"Lord Bai Shuang".

The two nodded to each other in greeting.

The White Frost Prophet then glanced at Lucian and the others and said, "It seems that Lord Lucian has no intention of entering the exploration."

With six wizard apprentices and no knights to protect them, the White Frost Prophet did not think it was safe to enter the dark cave.

"We'll set up a magic array outside to purify this area."

Lucien explained, "The magic should keep seeping downwards, forcing out the carrion spiders inside."

“We can give it a try.” The White Frost Prophet nodded in agreement.

"I need the White Frost Prophet's help."

Lucien said, "The land burned by your purifying flames is more suitable for setting up magic arrays."

"no problem."

The White Frost Prophet smiled and agreed.

"Right here on this hillside, they helped us purify seven locations."

Luxembourg took the initiative to step forward and provide guidance.

Bai Shuang quickly followed, and after reaching the position designated by Lu Sen, she raised her staff.

The magic crystal at the top emitted an orange glow.

In the name of the Holy Lord—

The White Frost Prophet chanted softly.

"Purify!"

Flames burst forth from the tip of the staff, surging towards the jumbled rocks ahead like a tidal wave.

The spiderwebs hissed under the light, melting away as quickly as snow under the blazing sun, turning into black smoke that drifted away.

The rock surface quickly regained its original color.

"Thank you so much."

Lusen nodded and waved his hand. A wizard apprentice quickly stepped forward, took out a magic pen and dye, and began to draw runes on the ground.

Then the White Frost Prophet moved on to the next location and purified each place according to Lucian's plan.

"All right."

The White Frost Prophet breathed a sigh of relief. "All seven points are complete. I should go pray now."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a violent tremor came from the direction of the cave!
Lucian and the White Frost Prophet exchanged a glance and quickly ran over!

Before we even got close, a loud rumble suddenly came from the cave entrance!
A huge, dark shadow squeezed out of the cave!
That was a spider several times larger than the one before! (End of Chapter)