I'm building the perfect territory in the mist.

Chapter 26: With strong troops and ample horses, the entire army is mobilized for an attack!

After these few days of development, the territory's strength has undergone a transformation.

With Grom Hellscream leading his orc squad, they would most likely be able to wipe out the entire Blighttown.

If you also bring along another elite 3-star Bloodhowl, your win rate will be over 100%.

But it's still too dangerous.

After all, the monsters in this world are all cunning and treacherous, and no one can guarantee that there might be even more terrifying monsters lurking among them.

"Growl in Hellscream, you need to understand one thing: no one can win forever."

Shen Xing began to earnestly lecture: "Even if we go into battle this time, there is only a 10% chance that we will lose."

"We won once, we won twice, but what if we win three times, four times? There will always be times when we stumble and fall."

"Therefore, we must make thorough preparations before dealing with the enemy."

"A 90% win rate is the passing grade, a 100% win rate is barely acceptable, and only a win rate of over 100% is worth our time to play."

Hellroar listened intently, the blue markings between his brows radiating a halo of wisdom, his pupils trembling as if he had been greatly shocked.

"No one can win forever... So that's the true way to command an army?"

He nodded solemnly: "I understand, thank you for your guidance, Lord!"

Shen Xing was somewhat puzzled, unsure of what he had actually understood.

Next, following their usual routine, they explored the fog for three hours with lanterns, gathering a considerable amount of resources.

The next day, which was the sixth day after entering the game.

Shen Xing stood before the burial ground in the center of the territory, a thought flashing through his mind.

[Would you like to consume 60 Soul Stones, 60 Vinar Silver Coins, and 60 Afterglow Flames to recruit 6 Skeleton Archers?]

"Yes."

As soon as he clicked "OK", the materials in his backpack were automatically consumed.

On the ground, a large number of bones began to roll and automatically pieced together.

In the blink of an eye, six pale-faced skeleton archers carrying simple wooden bows emerged from the burial ground with a "clack-clack-clack" sound.

Skeleton Archer

[Level: 1]

[Potential: Average ★★]

[Attributes: Strength 6, Spirit 4, Agility 8, Constitution 4]

[Skill: Dark Arrow (Gathers dark power and fires an energy arrow that deals piercing damage to enemies.)]

[Talent: None]

[Synergy - Skeleton Archer (Not Activated)]

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"As expected of a two-star starting unit, it comes with a skill right from the start, and it even has an energy attack."

Shen Xing was very satisfied, not only because this unit was a ranged unit, but also because its skills were very convenient and practical.

Attacking by concentrating energy into arrows means that, like other archers, they don't need to be given a large number of arrows before battle.

Otherwise, given the current conditions of the territory, it would be impossible to build it.

Of course, they are currently only level 1, just a few skeletons, with low attack power and weak defense.

It's more than enough to supplement the output later.

"My lord, I have something to report to you."

Hellscream strode in with steady steps, the blue mark between his brows radiating an aura of wisdom.

"What's wrong?" Shen Xing noticed that his demeanor seemed different than before.

"Your teachings yesterday were very helpful to me."

Hellscream replied seriously, "I also realize that I am still too impetuous. Once I have a little strength, I don't take my enemies seriously."

"After a night of thinking and reflection, I improved the skills I had mastered and came to understand new forms of skills."

"Oh? A new skill form?" Shen Xing's interest was piqued. "Demonstrate it."

"yes!"

Hellscream nodded and stepped back a distance.

He took a deep breath, and the moment he gripped the battle axe, his aura suddenly changed.

It became even more ethereal and intangible, and one could not even sense his presence.

"call…"

A gentle breeze blew by, and the person vanished from the spot.

Yes, it simply disappeared without any warning.

Immediately afterwards, Hellroar's figure suddenly appeared dozens of meters away, next to a black boulder.

The double-edged axe was raised high, then brought down with a seemingly calm motion.

At first, the boulder appeared unchanged.

next second.

"boom!!!"

A deafening explosion rang out, and the boulder seemed to burst open from the inside, turning into countless fragments that flew in all directions!

Shen Xing: "Σ(⊙▽⊙「a! )"

A moment later, Hellscream sheathed his battle axe and returned to his lord's side.

"Is this the new skill form you've mastered?" Shen Xing asked in amazement.

"Yes," Hellscream replied seriously, "I think my previous fighting style was too direct, making it easy for the enemy to see through my movements."

"So I modified the way I used the Swift Step to make myself invisible."

"Then, with the blessing of the wind, the power of [Earthshattering Strike] is stacked, concentrating the power of this strike into one point and then unleashing it in an instant."

"In this way, we can strike without any fluctuations, only revealing our power after the attack hits."

Shen Xing gave him a deep look and slowly said, "Hellroar, do you know, you might be a genius."

"Genius..." Hellscream paused, then replied humbly, "No, I am foolish; it is thanks to the Lord's excellent teaching."

"If it weren't for your teachings yesterday, I might never have understood these things in my entire life!"

"Very good, very good! This child is teachable!"

Shen Xing laughed heartily, quite satisfied with his reply.

Hellscream's enlightenment this time can be described as an unexpected surprise, which has further increased the estimated 100% win rate from yesterday.

In this way, we will have enough confidence to shut down that sick village!

"All assemble."

At Shen Xing's command, the doors of the wooden houses were pushed open, and green-skinned figures walked out.

They arrived at the village entrance and lined up neatly in two rows.

At this moment, there are a total of twenty-three combat units in the territory.

In addition to the six skeleton archers, Shen Xing has also recruited five orc infantrymen in the past few days.

among them.

There are two orcs of elite ★★★ level: Grom Hellscream and Gorehowl.

Three Orc infantry units with a standard ★★★ rating: First Shout, Second Shout, and Third Shout.

Five ordinary ★★ orcs and five ordinary ★ orcs.

With the addition of six newly recruited two-star archers, the entire territory looks like it has a strong and well-equipped army!

"Soldiers, pick up your weapons and prepare for battle!" Shen Xing shouted from his wheelchair.

"Waaaaagh!!"

The orcs raised their battle axes high, their eyes burning with a fierce fighting spirit!

The skeleton archers behind him also raised their bows and arrows, their jaws opening and closing repeatedly, making a crisp sound of bones colliding.

As a skeleton, even if you don't know what happened, just follow along and shout.

At this moment, Gorehowl, riding his dire wolf, stepped forward and asked expectantly, "Boss, can I come along this time?"

Shen Xing glanced at him and knew that this guy had been staying at home for so long that he was about to go stir-crazy.

"Okay, I'll take you with me this time. Remember to do your best."

"Thanks, boss!"

Bloodhowl nodded excitedly: "Rest assured, I will definitely be the warrior with the most kills!"

Shen Xing nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to another orc in the crowd: "Roar, come here."

"Yes, boss!"

From the group, an orc with an exceptionally muscular upper body and several scars on his shoulders stepped forward.

Under his expectant gaze, Shen Xing raised his right hand, and a beam of red light entered his body.

"Buzz~"

Within the light, the roaring creature's body rapidly grew taller, its upper body muscles becoming even more muscular.

[Advancement Successful! 'Roar' has successfully broken through to Elite★ and advanced to Orc Warrior!]

[This breakthrough grants the following attribute boosts: All attributes +10%, Agility +10]

[Activate Skill: Charged Heavy Strike!]

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"Roar! I'm giving you four orcs and two archers to guard the territory," Shen Xing solemnly instructed.

Although he was left with only one-star troops, with the arrow towers already upgraded to level 2, dealing with attacks from ordinary monsters was still no problem at all.

"Yes, I will defend the safety of this territory with my life!" He roared, pounding his chest forcefully!

Next, Shen Xing upgraded the [Lantern] to level 3.

【lantern】

[Level: 3]

[Effect: The light turns orange, dispersing fog within a 25-meter radius and providing illumination.]

[Continuous burning time: 3.5 hours]

[Upgrade Requirements: Level 4 Campfire, 20 Soul Stones, 20 Black Crystals]

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The orange light spread out, illuminating the vast fog and revealing the black earth.

"Not bad, the level 3 lantern is a great improvement, with the lighting range reaching 50 meters."

"Visibility has increased dramatically this time."

Once everything was ready, Shen Xing led ten orcs and four skeleton archers toward the mist.

Wolf Rider Bloodhowl led the way, walking at the very front of the column.

Hellscream led the orcs, guarding the lord's side.

Four skeletons followed behind, making a "crackling" sound as they walked.

Half an hour later.

The group stopped on a small earthen slope.

Shen Xing was lifted onto the shoulders of the orc, gazing at the distant village that stood alone in the mist, exuding an evil aura.

Shadows swayed in the breeze, and ancient chants echoed in the air from time to time.

After observing for a while, we roughly estimated the number of enemies.

Excluding the monsters hidden in the wooden houses, the entire village has a total of fifty or sixty people.

Most of them are ordinary ★★ to ordinary ★★★ plague believers, and there are also elite 1-star to 2-star plague priests.

The level is usually between 5 and 7.

In terms of numbers, there is a significant gap between the two sides.

However, Shen Xing's side has the advantage in high-end combat power.

"Bloodhowl, Hellroar, what tactics do you think we should adopt in this situation?" Shen Xing posed this important question to his two generals.

The two orcs exchanged a glance, realizing that this was a test from their lord.

"My lord, I suggest that I act as bait to lure the enemy out in batches and defeat them one by one," Hellroar said in a steady voice.

Bloodhowl, however, was full of fighting spirit: "Boss, the monsters in this village aren't strong, they're just a lot of people."

"I suggest we just charge in and catch them off guard!"

The two players have completely opposite tactical styles, and both have a certain degree of feasibility.

Shen Xing was silent for a moment: "Alright, let's charge in head-on, with Bloodhowl leading the charge."

Bloodhowl: "?"

He was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the lord, who always sought stability, would actually adopt his suggestion.

"Being cautious is for survival, but blindly seeking stability will only cause you to miss many opportunities."

Shen Xing saw through his thoughts and explained with a light laugh, "A qualified general must know how to seek progress while maintaining stability."

"We must strike when necessary, while ensuring our own survival rate. Only in this way can we become stronger with each battle."

Bloodhowl nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Hellscream, standing to the side, twitched his shoulder, and the blue mark between his brows radiated a light of wisdom, as if he had comprehended something once again.

"You can go all out in this upcoming battle."

Shen Xing looked at the two of them and said meaningfully, "Furthermore, whoever kills more enemies will be promoted to the leader level first."

Upon hearing this promise, Bloodhowl's eyes immediately turned red, and a strong fighting spirit appeared in them!

Two generals led the orc legion, marching menacingly toward the entrance of Sicks Village.

A few days ago, they were chased by the monsters inside and had to flee in a sorry state.

This time, they will take back everything they have lost.

Uh... I didn't lose anything.

But never mind, as long as it's waaaagh, that's all that matters!

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