Full health is the kill threshold, no matter if you're a god or a demon!

Trial One: [Let there be light first] (Executor: Liu Nian)

"The Heart of Terra at the bottom of the Tower of the Sky is dead, inhabited by the most dangerous aggregates of corrupted energy and out-of-control mechanical guardians. They are immune to most techniques; only those who are extremely resilient and powerful, capable of withstanding massive damage and unleashing their ultimate strength in an instant, can forcefully break through and purify the core! Please carry the Soul Seed, ignite the core, and let the light shine upon this place once more!"

Trial Two: [Shadow] (Executor: All Guild Members)

"The corrupted undead and twisted constructs remaining in the city, especially the [Fallen Priests] undead lurking in the sewer system and the old temple, are cunning, scattered, and adept at exploiting the environment and curses. This cleansing mission requires coordinated planning and a multi-pronged approach. Please rely on the strength of your team to purify every corner of the city, leaving no place for the shadows to hide!"

Trial Three: [Proof of the King] (Executors: Wu Zhan and Liu Nian)

"The position of city lord concerns the fate of the city and requires the approval of the city's will and the imprint of the former king. You two will ascend the [Ancestral Altar] to endure the test of your will and prove your character, wisdom, and determination to protect humanity!"

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Wu Zhan took a deep breath, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. He looked at Liu Nian, and their eyes met. In an instant, they understood each other's roles and responsibilities.

"We will do everything in our power!"

Hector looked at the two working in perfect harmony, a satisfied expression appearing on his illusory face.

Wu Zhan, a man of meticulous thought, considered the crucial question and respectfully inquired, "Your Majesty Hector, may I ask about the strength of the monsters that inhabit this place?"

"You want to ask about the monster's level, right?" Hector said. "The lowest level is 100."

Everyone was taken aback by what they heard.

Level 100?

Human players currently have no way to break through level 60, which is the minimum level of 100... meaning they will be helpless against the monsters here for a long time!

Hector's spirit seemed to sense their worries. His figure swayed slightly, and he let out a low laugh: "Hehehe, newcomers, you seem to have misunderstood. These three trials are for the complete restoration of Ascalon's former glory, to awaken all the fallen power and ultimate defense system of this level eight capital city. That is indeed a goal you need to pursue for a long time; it cannot be accomplished without several years or even decades."

He abruptly changed the subject, pointing his scepter at the magnificent ruins beneath his feet: "However, building your own new city and completing these three ultimate trials are two different things!"

"You can and should establish your city here immediately!"

Hector's voice carried an undeniable certainty: "Look at this ready-made city skeleton constructed from endless anti-magic rocks! Look at this naturally formidable defensive terrain! All you need to do is use the [City Building Order] to designate an area here, and even if it starts as just a level one small city, you can immediately possess this top-tier natural barrier!"

He explained in detail: "Establishing a new city is like building your own new house on this ancient foundation. You will not be able to access the energy left by Ascalon's [Heart of Terra], activate the destroyed legendary-level defensive weapons, or enter the sealed-off cutting-edge technology laboratory for the time being... These will all need to be unlocked gradually by completing one trial after another."

"But!" Hector emphasized, "you can obtain it immediately:

Firstly, its unparalleled defensive advantage: The only entrance is that narrow, magic-resistant rock passage, which is difficult for ordinary armies to deploy and for which magic is almost ineffective. Simply sending a powerful warrior to guard the passage would make it an insurmountable barrier!

Secondly, the invaluable building foundation: the entire city is made of anti-magic rock! This alone saves an astronomical amount of building resources, and the newly built city walls and buildings will naturally possess powerful anti-magic properties.

Thirdly, the limitless potential for the future: Once you establish your city here, subsequent side quests for reviving various super-buildings in Ascalon (such as advanced barracks, rune factories, and the nascent starport) will become available to you. As your strength increases, you can gradually repair them, giving your city a clear path from level one to the pinnacle of level eight!

The more Wu Zhan listened, the brighter his eyes became, and the more rapid his breathing became!

This is exactly the perfect place he has always dreamed of to build his city!

He must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Building a city on the ruins of Ascalon is like having the framework and potential of max-level divine equipment right from the start!

Without further hesitation, Wu Zhan turned to the spirit of the late King Hector and declared resolutely, "Your Majesty Hector, we have decided to establish a new city here—Dragon City—belonging to the people of our Dragon Kingdom! We will surely complete the three trials, and we will surely restore the glory of Ascalon to our thrones!!"

Hector's spirit radiated a satisfied light: "Excellent! A wise choice! Then let the banner of the new city rise quickly on this ancient land!"

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Bearing Hector's blessing and a heavy mission, the group followed the original path, passing once again through the magic-suppressing rock passage that emitted a hazy white light, and returned to the bizarre and wonderful environment of the Glowing Fungus Forest.

High craftsman Mekkatorque recalibrated his maps and navigation equipment, and this time finally found the right direction, leading the team steadily toward Prince City of the Heart of the Gear.

On the way, the specific details of building the city became the focus of everyone's discussion.

Wu Zhan frowned slightly and pointed out the most practical problem at hand: "The city-building token I obtained when I first built a city was after defeating a level 50 area guardian boss. But now, that boss's spawn point has been occupied by the pig-headed men. With the current strength of our new guild, it's almost impossible for us to force our way in and kill it; the casualties would be extremely heavy."

He sighed, "It seems we'll have to find another way, see if we can obtain it through other means."

Upon hearing this, Liu Nian turned his gaze to Mekkatorque, the dwarf master craftsman who had his eyes hidden behind goggles, and asked, "Master Mekkatorque, do you or the dwarf race have any information or connections regarding the city-building order, or methods for quickly building cities?"

Mekkatorque looked up, adjusted his goggles, and swayed slightly. "A city-building token? Those are rare items; I have no information on them. However…" He changed the subject, blinking his small eyes, "Our Prince Gerbin is very knowledgeable; perhaps he knows some ways to obtain one."

Liu Nian suddenly recalled the title that Chief Engineer Gimli had inadvertently mentioned when they first met the dwarfs, and he said, "Master Mekkatorque, I remember Engineer Gimli mentioned that you are the 'Gnomeregan Exiled Clan'? There must be a legend behind that name, right?"

His words struck Wu Zhan like a bolt of lightning!