Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

But wouldn't that mean I'd be working for them?

A bold idea suddenly popped into Rod's mind.

What if...we bestowed favors upon these shadow soldiers?!

An endlessly upgradeable, endlessly resurrected, and fearless shadow legion—that would be the true...undead scourge!

However, he did not do so immediately.

As he felt the various ways to use the power of the Shadow King naturally surface in his mind, the corners of his mouth turned up again.

"I think... I can do this..."

He waved casually.

After letting out a sigh, the shadow form of Witt vanished instantly, turning into an invisible cloud of black mist.

"I can restore the power of all the dead to its source, extract the essence of their power, and... combine, superimpose, and delete them at will, thereby creating entirely new shadow soldiers that belong only to me!"

This is somewhat similar to what he did using Wishing Points.

"Could the Shadow King really do something like that?"

Chapter 85 Shadow Soldier Envy, Seven Star Hunter Liu Zhikang Arrives! (Please subscribe and vote!)

"It seems...neither Cheng Xiaoyu nor his son have ever done anything like that."

Rhodes was somewhat surprised, but since he couldn't figure it out, he didn't bother to think about it any further. As long as it was good for him, that was fine.

"However, his son can turn his shadow into various weapons... Hmm, I can do that too."

With a casual wave of his hand, Rhodes caused the black mist to transform into various weapons, including daggers, longswords, and giant axes.

In the end, he casually tossed it outwards.

The black mist finally solidified, transforming into the appearance of a beautiful young woman with long, straight black hair and a cold, aloof face.

"From today onwards, your name is [Jealousy] Eunvi."

The shadow girl "Envy" bowed her head respectfully; Rhodes had successfully bestowed a favor upon her.

She nodded to Rhodes, then silently blended into the shadows on the ground and disappeared.

Outside the portal.

The group of S-class hunters from Country H stood together silently, their faces solemn, forming an invisible wall of energy.

Not far away, Song Zhiguo and Cheng Xiaoyu were surrounded by association staff. They had been questioned several times and were already exhausted.

Despite Song Zhiguo's repeated emphasis that the legendary "double dungeon" appeared in the portal, and Rhodes Hunter's repeated warnings that "don't go in if you don't want to die," there were still greedy people who insisted on courting death.

Cheng Xiaoyu further added that Rhodes is not a citizen of H country and does not have the power to forcibly expel them, so there is no way to stop them.

These events can also be corroborated by the hunters who chose to leave earlier.

However... the problem is never that simple.

If, with Rhodes, a foreign S-class, involved, the hunters of Country H still suffer heavy casualties, mishandling the situation could trigger a violent public outcry and lead to serious diplomatic conflicts.

"Hunter Association President Gao Jianli glanced down at his watch and said in a deep voice."

"If he doesn't come out within five minutes, we'll go in together."

Bai Luhao, the guild leader of the White Tiger Guild, gradually turned his eyes upwards like those of a magical beast, and his expression seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

"So, are we just going to sit here and watch a foreign S-class operative barge into our portal without permission?!"

Choi Jung-in adjusted his glasses frame with his right thumb and middle finger, the lenses reflecting a cold light.

“An S-rank hunter from another country suddenly entered one of our D-rank portals.”

"And this portal just happened to be the site of a double dungeon event... Heh, what a coincidence."

Cheng Xiaoyu, who was not far away, couldn't help but shrink his neck, his heart tightening.

We're doomed... These S-rank hunters are all elites at the top of society, none of them are easy to fool!

Lin Zigui lit a cigarette and exhaled a long puff of smoke.

"Whatever it is, let's wait until he comes out. Just in case..."

He didn't finish his words.

The pale blue portal light screen suddenly rippled.

One foot stepped out from it.

boom--! ! !

An indescribable, terrifying aura, like an invisible storm, instantly enveloped the entire area!

All the S-rank hunters present, regardless of their previous posture, tensed their muscles and stood on end in that instant, instinctively forming the highest level of combat readiness!

Cold sweat beaded on their foreheads, and their eyes were filled with an unprecedented solemnity.

Rod walked leisurely out of the dark blue light curtain, his hands in his pockets.

He squinted, surveyed the crowd who looked on as if facing a formidable enemy, and a playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Is this a welcome?"

Despite his age, he looked younger than all the S-class hunters present.

But at this moment, no one dared to underestimate him.

Previously, looking at the photos and information in the documents, they confidently assumed that, being both S-class, their combat strength should be on the same level.

But now, when they actually felt that suffocating pressure that could almost stop their hearts from beating, everyone instantly and rationally abandoned all those random thoughts!

(To fight this man... you have to be prepared to die at any moment!)

Bai Luhao couldn't help but lower his head, avoiding Luo De's calm yet all-seeing gaze, and swallowed hard.

In the end, it was Gao Jianli, the oldest among them, who took a deep breath and stepped forward to extend his hand to Luo De.

"Hello, Rhodes Hunter. I am Gao Jianli, the president of the Hunter Association of Country H."

"I'm so sorry, we haven't been very hospitable. If you don't mind, how about we have a simple meal together?"

Rhodes's gaze fell on him, but he didn't speak immediately.

This guy also has a [Shard of Radiance] on him.

Unfortunately, there aren't enough wish points left to duplicate it.

The atmosphere became somewhat subtle at this moment.

Just when everyone's hearts were in their throats, Rod suddenly reached out and casually shook hands with him.

"can."

call--

The tense atmosphere instantly eased.

Lin Zigui let out a pathetic sigh, and only when Bai Luhao glared at him did he awkwardly stub out his cigarette.

Choi Jung-in loosened his collar and realized that his back was already soaked with cold sweat during that brief confrontation.

"I'll book the hotel," Cui Zhongyin offered.

Rhodes didn't have high expectations for the fodder from Country H, but there were some things that needed to be discussed, so he was neither happy nor unhappy about it.

"Add a few more spots."

He casually pointed to Song Zhiguo and Cheng Xiaoyu, who were still being questioned not far away, and an orange-haired girl hiding behind them, looking somewhat at a loss.

A hint of surprise flashed behind Cui Zhongyin's glasses. He didn't know why Rhodes valued these low-level hunters so much, but he nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"Okay, then please have the three of them together."

Rod looked down at the message he had just received on his phone.

"Oh, add three more. My companion hasn't eaten yet."

"...good."

Three black Maybachs, carrying everyone, quietly drove away from the scene.

Gao Jianli sat in the back seat, wearily pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Later, I will try to find out what happened in the double dungeon."

"If the other party doesn't want to talk, we shouldn't press them. Let's just follow the standard procedure, announce it to the media, and pay the compensation."

Bai Luhao, who was standing to the side, had lost his initial aggressive demeanor and leaned his head back against the backrest, looking somewhat exhausted.

"I don't think that man would use such a complicated method if he wanted to kill someone. As for the treasure inside... well, let's just say it's up to the capable to claim it..."

Frustrated?

It was truly frustrating.

But what can be done? In this world, might makes right.

Inside the second car.

Che Huiyi was sitting in the passenger seat, resting her chin on her hand and staring blankly at the street scenes rushing past the window.

Sitting in the back row, Choi Jung-in noticed that his vice president had been somewhat distracted ever since he met Rod.

"What? Are you scared by the difference in combat strength?"

"Huh? What?" Che Huiyi seemed to wake up from a dream.

"Ah..."

Cui Zhongyin chuckled softly.

"To be so lost in thought? Could it be that our only female S-class hunter in H country has fallen in love for the first time?"

Che Huiyi came to her senses, hesitated for a moment, but did not hide anything. Instead, she spoke softly.

"He... Mr. Rhodes doesn't have that smell. It feels very comfortable to be around him."

It was just a half-joking remark, but I didn't expect to get this answer.

Choi Jung-in was stunned.

This dancer, whose skills are even a cut above his, actually has a fatal flaw that is widely known in the industry.

She possesses a special constitution with heightened senses, allowing her to smell the unique "scent" of hunters.

Normally, just being near a hunter makes it difficult for her to breathe.

Therefore, unless it was a team battle that she had to participate in, Che Huiyi usually acted alone.

The hunters privately speculated with regret that she would most likely be alone for the rest of her life, or that she would have to find an ordinary member to retire and marry.

Now, this sole exception has appeared...

Choi Jung-in was in a state of great inner turmoil, but then he smiled with relief.

"If you want to leave the Hunter Division, although I will be reluctant to lose such a powerful ally as you, I will not stop you."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

"Heh, of everyone present, besides Chairman Gao Jianli, only you caught that man's attention for a moment. He must be quite interested in you as well."

Che Huiyi subconsciously lowered the brim of her hat, feeling a little shy about the topic.

"...Speaking like that behind Mr. Rhodes's back is extremely disrespectful."

"Heh, so you've already started protecting them?"

"..."

Choi Jung-in narrowed his eyes, his smile gentle.

"Of course, I didn't mean anything by it. The world is changing too fast, and if we stay in our own country for too long, we'll become like frogs in a well."

"Making more friends is good for everyone. Especially since you have such special feelings for him. You can choose another path; think it over carefully."

Che Huiyi sighed inwardly.