Master Changsheng

Chapter 153, Section 150: Five Years Later

Ten days later.

"Your Majesty, shall we go directly to the desert... or...?"

"The desert? Are you stupid? You don't even know the exact strength of the forces in the desert, yet you're rushing there?"

"Your Majesty... my strength is..."

"Shut up! You think you're so great?!"

"Let me tell you, if anything happens to this clone of mine, I'll kill you first!"

"No, I killed your entire family of 3542 orcs!"

Within the Kingdom of Buklin, the Orc King and his entourage, disguised, walked along a forest path.

The Orc King was furious at the indifferent attitude of his personal guards.

What he hated most was the orcs' attitude—all brute force and no brains!

Unlike him... and Xiao Ershiba, who has both brains and considerable ability.

Of course, in terms of strength, Xiao Ershiba is still quite far behind.

His personal guards, reprimanded by the Orc King, kept their heads down, not daring to look at the Orc King's angry expression.

His strength surpasses that of Spiritual Empowerment—physical enhancement.

Strengthening the body and forging the spirit are not distinguished by high or low status; both belong to the realm above spiritual empowerment.

The difference is that "Strengthening the Body" is mostly for warriors and other professions that rely on physical strength, while "Forging the God" is mostly for mages or wizards.

These are the two branches after the spirit is imbued, and also the choices that determine the path to take in the future.

Of course, there are also greedy people who cultivate both [Body Strengthening] and [Spirit Forging] at the same time. Unfortunately, doing so only slows down their cultivation speed and has no other effect.

Furthermore, just like with the empowerment of spirit, the cultivation of [Strengthening the Body/Forging the Spirit] can also lead to various unexpected events.

Choosing to walk two paths at once, even if one is not dragged down by the cultivation speed, will still lead to death by "accident".

to date.

There is no record of anyone on the mainland who could cultivate two paths simultaneously and ultimately succeed in entering a new stage.

"Your Majesty, the capital of the Principality of Buklin is just ahead. According to our information, it's a gathering place for what we humans consider 'alien races.'"

"A foreign race? Ha! A bunch of foreign bandits!"

The Orc King disdains to speak, and so does he.

Because he had no other choice.

Even though they were called "alien races," he couldn't point his finger at the strong humans and berate them to change their minds.

There's no other reason than insufficient strength.

"Go there and investigate first, see what's going on."

The Beastman King casually pointed, and a fifth-tier, tenth-level Beastman received the order and, under cover of darkness, sneaked towards the capital of Buklin.

It took the Orc King ten days to travel from the border of the Principality of Bukrin to the capital of Bukrin. What did he rely on? He relied on this one move: "caution".

Even if it's just a small village, he'll send his men to scout it ten times before quickly passing through it, only doing so after confirming there's no danger...

Before long, the fifth-tier, tenth-level orc who had gone to investigate the capital of Buklin returned: "Your Majesty, it's an empty city."

"There are still signs of battle inside, suggesting that the city may have been massacred."

"A massacre of the entire city?!"

The Orc King gave a soft shout, his brows furrowing sharply.

With a single glance, without him saying a word, a beastman at the peak of the Spirit Empowerment realm beside him quickly headed towards the capital of Buklin.

However, the Orc King was unaware of one thing: the first Orc to venture into the capital of Buklin had a fleeting, phantom image of a black staff on his forehead…

Before long, the peak-level Spirit-Enchanted Beastman returned, and his account was consistent with that of the first fifth-tier, tenth-level beastman.

He added, "The city is relatively quiet and can be used as a temporary resting place."

Similarly, a black staff-like phantom flashed across his forehead...

The Orc King pondered for a moment, then remained silent.

He glanced at a fifth-tier, tenth-level beastman and a beastman at the peak of Spirit Empowerment, and nodded slightly.

The two orcs understood each other and hurried towards the capital of Buklin...

Before long, the two orcs returned, and their answers were consistent with the previous two explorations; they also believed that this place could be used for rest and recuperation.

And on their foreheads, a fleeting glimpse of a black staff...

At this moment, the Orc King already had the answer in his heart.

It seems that the capital of Buklin can indeed serve as a place for rest and recuperation.

However, due to his cautious nature, he did not issue the order immediately.

Instead, they continued to send their men to investigate the capital of Buklin.

One batch after another.

From two people to three... then four.

Until the last two groups of five people.

The Orc King dispatched a total of 10 reconnaissance teams.

One person twice, two people twice, three people twice, four people twice, and five people twice.

The Orc King brought a total of 50 Tier 5, Level 10 Orcs, 15 peak Spirit-Enchanted Orcs, and his personal guards, the [Strengthening] Orcs. He even sent 30 of them just to investigate whether the capital of Buklin was safe.

Of course, this wasn't the first time.

Since entering this "savage land," exploring it 10 times has become standard practice for the Orc King.

I glanced at the sky; dawn was approaching.

The Orc King finally made a decision.

"Heading to the capital of Buklin for rest and recuperation!"

After he issued this order, Ankai, who was in the capital of Buklin and had been spying on the Orc King through [Beast Taming], smiled...

Eight days ago, after he discovered through a side quest that the Orc King had entered the Principality of Buklin, he had been setting traps for him.

Finally, today, all the orcs around the Orc King, except for his personal guards, were enslaved as his slaves using the [Beast Taming] whip…

Hearing that the Orc King was going to enter the capital of Buklin, Ankai felt relieved.

He suddenly patted the shoulder of the orc prince, Gulaier, beside him: "How's it going? Are you excited to see your father soon?"

The twenty-eighth orc prince, Gulaier, chuckled sheepishly: "Seeing my father about to become the adult's follower, I am genuinely happy!"

"It's a bit of a pity, this isn't my father's true form."

"Not the original body?"

"Yes, my lord. No one knows where my father's true body is. He usually travels in the form of clones. However, even though they are clones, they are still independent entities to my father."

An Kai frowned in thought, unsure whether his [Beast Taming] skill would have any effect on the Beastman King's clone.

If not, then we'll have to kill them.

Ankai felt it was a pity that such an orc king was simply killed...

As for the orc's personal guard with the Spirit Empowerment, Ankai didn't care much.

The confidence to not care comes from Ankai's improved [Fireball] and [Magic Armor] skills!

After spending 18000 skill points and 10 mid-grade magic stones to upgrade [Fireball] to [Lv41], it received a comprehensive improvement.

In short, this upgrade involves only two aspects: expansion and cohesion.

Expansion refers to the increase in the diameter of the [Fireball] spell to 15 meters, along with an increase in temperature.

Concentration, on the other hand, makes up for the shortcomings of the Fireball spell. It is no longer like before, where the power scattered when it was bombarded, but can be concentrated into a single point for attack.

Furthermore, the upgraded [Fireball] has the same power as Ankai's compressed [Fireball] for 10 seconds.

Fifteen Fireballs condensed into a single point in one second, with the power equivalent to 10 seconds of compressed Fireball, have firmly reclaimed their position as the number one offensive spell in Ankai!

If [Fireball] gave Ankai the confidence to attack, then [Magic Armor] gave him the confidence to defend!

[Fairy Armor] costs 18000 skill points and 10 medium-grade magic stones to upgrade to [Lv41] level, and only one upgrade is obtained.

Ultimate defense!

The only new effect gained after upgrading [Fala Armor Lv41] is a significant increase in defensive power.

According to Ankai's system description, at this time, the defensive strength of the [Magic Armor] armor is equal to the sum of Ankai's four attributes multiplied by 1.1.

Ankai's four attributes have been improved in recent days, from [2003] to [2011], according to the system description.

安凯四项属性总和为（2011x4＝8044）x1.1倍＝8848.4防御力度。

The numerical classification of the system is similar to that of the energy attribute detector researched by the Good House Detector Merchant, the fat man Andor.

The error will not exceed 10 points.

Ankai conducted an experiment, compressing himself for 20 seconds to unleash a [Firestorm], which, along with his [Mage Body Lv5] and [Meditation Lv41] bonuses, resulted in a damage value between 7500 and 8500.

Such explosive force is simply not enough to break through Ankai's single [Magic Armor] defense.

When Ankai uses [Magic Armor], it will not only have Magic Armor, but also multiple bonuses such as [Mage Body Lv5], [Meditation Lv41], "Spell Restriction", and "[Lord-level NPC] Intimidation".

The defensive capabilities will be enhanced again.

One offensive and one defensive strategy is the foundation of Ankai's confidence in dealing with the Orc King's personal guards!

Ankai led the fifth-tier professionals from the House of Goodwill, with Milton, the Spirit-Enchanted Heavy Armor Warrior, by his side.

Hidden on the city wall, they watched as the Orc King, guarded by 50 Tier 5, Level 10 Orcs and 15 Spirit-Enchanted Peak Orcs, marched toward the capital of the Principality of Buklin.

The distance between the Orc King and Ankai is getting closer and closer.

Before long, the Orc King arrived at the entrance to the city wall.

however…

The Orc King did indeed pause, and did not continue walking.

His brows furrowed, as if he had sensed something was amiss.

Having come this far, how could Ankai possibly let him leave?

In his mind, through the [Beast Taming] ability, he instantly issued commands to the 65 orcs who had been marked with the [Beast Taming] mark...

In an instant, black staff marks appeared on the foreheads of the 65 orcs, and they launched a deadly attack without warning!

"We've been tricked!"

"Your Majesty!"

The Orc King was suddenly awakened. Before he could think, he saw his personal guards unleash their full power.

With a roar, heavy armor appeared first, followed by a long spear—this was his "Spirit Empowerment" state!

Then, his aura expanded again, and his head, which was covered by armor, instantly changed into a ferocious "tiger"-like head.

His body size has doubled, but he is not bloated; instead, he exudes a sense of competence and solidity.

These changes all happened in an instant.

As he completed these changes, he suddenly looked in An Kai's direction, seemingly meeting An Kai's gaze across the darkness.

"Is this what it means to be above Spirit Empowerment?"

"My physical fitness has improved in all aspects, and my perception has also been enhanced."

Ankai ignored the orc's gaze and, at that moment, the attack of 65 orcs arrived!

The Orc King, protected by Orc guards with enhanced physical strength, was instantly overwhelmed by 65 Orcs…

A full three seconds passed.

From the direction of the Orc King, who was surrounded by 65 orcs, a furious roar suddenly rang out: "Open!"

In an instant, the 65 orcs who had engulfed the orc king were sent flying backward.

When more than a dozen orcs were sent flying, only half of their bodies remained!

Then, the orc guard with the [Strengthening Body] skill looked at An Kai and snorted coldly.

The figure vanished in an instant.

When he reappeared, he was in front of An Kai, raising his fist!

This speed is even faster than Ankai's!

"Found you!"

The orc guard, his face filled with disdain, unleashed a powerful punch, charging straight at Ankai…

then…

The fearful expression Ankai had anticipated did not appear...

Ankai extended his right index finger and lightly tapped it against the orc guard…

He gave a soft shout: "Explode!"

In an instant, 15 Fireballs converged at a single point and appeared at Ankai's fingertips!

[Strengthening Body] The powerful orc, seeing that he had no way to avoid it, decided to exchange attacks with Ankai!

Unfortunately, his thinking was too naive...

Just as his fist was about to strike An Kai, a jet-black suit of armor, covered in intricate patterns and radiating intense heat, appeared…

boom!

The orc guard's fist clashed with Ankai's [Magic Armor] armor...

The result was that the orc guards' fists stopped in front of the armor.

The armor trembled slightly, yet it blocked the orc guard's full-force punch!

"impossible!"

The orc guard's eyes widened in fury; in his perception, An Kai's strength was only at the fifth rank!

Such a being could kill a whole bunch of people with a single punch!

But he didn't have time to continue considering the possibility, because Ankai's [Fireball] had already descended...

boom!!

All 15 Fireballs struck the orc guard's head...

In an instant, the orc guards transformed into headless orcs…

His head disappeared as if it had never existed.

boom!

[Strengthen Body] The orc guard collapsed to the ground with a thud...

"impossible!"

"This...this..."

"Who are you!"

The Orc King's clone stood there, stunned.

He never expected that someone in the "barbarian lands" could withstand a full-force punch from his personal bodyguard and kill him with a single blow...

If he had known this situation, he would never have sent his clone there!

however…

Ankai wouldn't give him much time to think.

With a thought, the four-meter-long whip of [Beast Taming] materialized.

With a swift movement, wielding a long whip, he arrived beside the Orc King…

"[Beast Taming]?!"

"Who are you?!"

"Damn humans!"

The Beastman King recognized the origin of the long whip in Ankai's hand at a glance!

Now, the Orc King understands.

I've been set up; this is a conspiracy by the Human Mage Association!

Snapped!

An Kai didn't explain, and suddenly lashed out with his whip!

The orc king's avatar, imbued with spiritual power, had no way to escape from him...

As the whip fell, a phantom appeared within the Orc King's clone.

The illusory figure, clad in a magnificent robe and wearing a crown, stared coldly as An Kai's whip descended...

Snapped!

The phantom was shattered, and the phantom of the black staff appeared on the Orc King's forehead...

...

Orc Kingdom.

The Orc King's true form suddenly awoke.

He just sensed... that one of his clones had been enslaved by someone using the [Beast Taming] spell!

This is a blatant insult!

The Orc King was instantly enraged!

With a flash, he transformed into a shooting star and hurtled straight towards the Eastern Continent and the Desolate Region!

Halfway there, a cold shout suddenly rang out from the sky: "Beast King, what is the purpose of this action?"

The Orc King stood in the air, finding it difficult to speak of the fact that his clone had been enslaved.

He decided to speak to his arch-enemy.

After much deliberation.

The Orc King sneered, "It's nothing. Let's see if you're dead or not."

"Hahaha, don't worry, I'll die after you."

"After me? I'll be waiting for you!"

The Orc King snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Losing one clone is nothing; he can afford to lose that!

However, the fact that his clone was enslaved was something he found hard to accept...

He will definitely get his revenge!

After the Orc King departed, a blurry figure appeared in the air…

"The Wasteland? That organization has been quite active lately; they should be taught a lesson!"

...

Ankai was unaware that his act of enslaving the orc clones almost sparked a fierce battle between human powerhouses and the orc king.

Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't care; he might even be more excited.

It was originally just an experiment, but unexpectedly it actually succeeded...

The thought of killing a beastman with a higher level of spiritual power caused An Kai some heartache.

On the way back to the Good Samaritan's Home in the Desert, Ankai grabbed the Orc King and pulled him to his side: "Quickly send over a few Orcs with higher-level Spirit Empowerment!"

The orc king's clone, enslaved by [Beast Taming], now shares the same mindset as the twenty-eighth orc prince, Gulaier.

Upon hearing the "god's" command, he immediately, in his capacity as the Beastman King, dispatched the Spirit-Enchanted Beastmen of the Beastman Kingdom to this location.

After giving his instructions, Ankai chased away the Orc King, as he disliked the smell of orcs.

It smells similar to body odor.

The orc king's avatar, head held high and chest puffed out, believed he had done something useful for "god," and strode over to the side of the twenty-eighth orc prince, Gulaier.

"My son, do you see? My role as your father is far greater than yours!"

The twenty-eighth orc prince, Gulaier, gave an awkward smile, his face filled with obsequiousness: "Father, I'm relieved to have you here!"

"Let's join forces and grow stronger!"

"Sooner or later, this clone of yours will become your true self!"

"I believe God will definitely help us!"

The Beastman King's eyes gleamed when he heard his little twenty-eight say that...

After being enslaved by Ankai using [Beast Taming], his heart was no longer on the same line as the Beastman King's true form.

This is also the only drawback of the Orc King's clone technique.

He never expected that someone would be so audacious as to enslave his clone using [Beast Taming]...

The majesty of the emperor must not be insulted.

...

Five years later.

A virtuous family.

This place has now become the most prosperous place among the seven desert kingdoms.

The [Cage of the Dead] shattered after Donglin disappeared.

Ankai used orc flesh and blood to build a transportation route connecting the seven kingdoms, with the House of Goodness at its center.

This route provides him with substantial tax revenue and resources every single day.

Over the course of five years, Ankai's life became increasingly comfortable.

His strength has also grown increasingly profound.

Today, Ankai's castle is quite lively.

It brings together Will Bucklin, Wayne, and the aging Hanks and the increasingly youthful Widow Wong.

The reason is that the House of Goodness, while hunting down the remnants of the Town of the Dead, captured a pseudo-Tier 5... Sally Buklin...

...

A secluded forest, near the Dead Lake of the Kingdom of Shak.

It suddenly exploded!

Donglin's figure appeared in the lake.

He was wearing a storage ring on his hand, which contained the remaining resources he had for cultivation...

"So this is the [Forging God]..."

The grayish-white skull transformed, flesh and blood reappeared, and a young face appeared, bearing a striking resemblance to Donglin…

"Remember your mission!"

Suddenly, a cold, emotionless voice rang in Donglin's ears.

As the voice faded, a plaque imbued with the aura of "vitality" appeared from Donglin's body.

Then it shattered before Donglin's eyes.

Donglin knew that this meant the "organization" was severing ties with him, and it also meant that he only had seven days left to live...

On the lake, Donglin chuckled dismissively and walked towards the Kingdom of Shak, his feet touching the water.

Five years have passed, and Donglin is preparing to execute the plan he set five years ago…

"This human world..."

"That's so dirty!"

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