Time flew by in a blur of blood and upgrades.The days bled into one another.Every day was the same brutal rhythm: smash the monster invasion, collect the loot, upgrade the territory, the towers, and anything else that wasn't nailed down. The number of soldiers recruited from the [Barracks] swelled with each new level. The territory was getting crowded.Day 22!The invaders were a mob of Tide Murlocs. Out of the ocean, their combat power took a nosedive, but unlike the pathetic fish-men from before, these guys could actually fight back. They summoned crashing waves and torrential downpours, terraforming the damn battlefield to suit them. This immediately nerfed the hell out of the fire-based towers.But Wu Chi had more than just fire towers.The new [Missile Tower] got to sing its beautiful song of destruction. At level 8, its range stretched out to a whopping 13,000 meters, and its payload packed a much bigger punch. It sent fish-men flying, blasting massive holes in their ranks.The final boss was a jacked-up Murloc that could actually eat a missile to the face, but its energy resistance was shit. It collapsed under a relentless barrage of skills.Day 23, the invaders were a swarm of Dragon-blood Barbarians. These brutes had dragon blood, wings, and were annoyingly nimble. Their bodies were terrifyingly tough; they could swim in lava and their boiling blood steamed in the air. A real pain in the ass.Day 24…Day 25…Day 30!One by one, the waves of monsters were crushed, the bosses slain. The newbie trial was finally, finally coming to an end.In the process, the territory had hit level 10. Due to a level cap, Wu Chi couldn't push it to 11, and the monsters were similarly stuck at level 15. Naturally, with a surplus of resources, he had maxed out every building, hero, and soldier type to level 10!Compared to when he first stumbled into the Endless Void, his territory was now a behemoth.10,000 square meters, enclosed by towering walls bristling with defensive towers, filled with unique and stylish buildings.Night. 8:30 PM.By the [Mirror Lake].Lin Daiyu sat by the edge of a pavilion, her long dress hiked up, a pair of long, fair legs dipping into the water, swaying gently. Her dark hair cascaded down her back, a quiet serenity gracing her exquisite features.The night was peaceful. The wind # Nоvеlight # was cool.Wu Chi was sprawled out beside her, watching the beauty's every subtle expression. He was utterly captivated.Neither of them spoke as the moments ticked by.Suddenly, Sister Lin turned, her crystal-clear eyes locking onto his."Is it over today?""Yeah," Wu Chi snapped back to reality, a grin spreading across his face. "After tonight, it's done."Thirty days!The beginning was a cakewalk, but the latter half was non-stop fighting. Getting even a few hours of rest was a luxury. Most of the time, it was a quick catnap before the next battle siren screamed. Sometimes he'd pass out from exhaustion, only to wake up and find the battle was over. His Vanguards had fought for hours, soaked in blood, and never once dared to wake him.And now, the 30-day Newbie Trial was finally… over!His territory was about to become official, recognized by the Void. He was about to become a real Lord among the myriad realms, a real player in the game!"So it's ending…"The beauty's brow furrowed, a faint sadness on her face that made Wu Chi's heart clench.He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Aren't you happy?""No…"She shook her head, her gaze fixed on him. She suddenly asked, "Young Master… what if I wake up tomorrow morning, and find this past month was all just a dream?""A dream… after I died coughing up blood."Her expression grew dim. She drew her legs up, resting her head on her knees."How could that be?"Wu Chi smiled, trying to sound cheerful. "Of course this isn't a dream! You, me, Keqing, Yingchun, this whole territory, the Vanguards, all the girls… we're all real!""It's really not a dream?""Of course not!" Wu Chi said it with absolute certainty, without a shred of doubt.The beauty smiled, but it faded just as quickly, her brow furrowing again."Young Master, you should know, I also have the name Pin'er.""One frown, one smile. Of course, I know!" Wu Chi nodded."I don't want to be called Pin'er anymore," she said, shaking her head. Her voice was soft, but held a sliver of determination."Uh… sure, whatever you want. I've always called you Daiyu anyway!" Wu Chi scratched his head. He had no idea what she was getting at, but he could tell something was up.A small smile played on Sister Lin's lips. She shot him a sidelong glance, then called out softly, "Young Master.""Hm?""Young Master!""…What is it?""Nothing."She let out a small giggle.Wu Chi's face darkened. "Hey, stop messing with me.""Young Master… are you going back tonight?" Lin Daiyu turned her head, her gaze averted so he couldn't see her face. But he could clearly see the crimson blush creeping up her pale neck."Probably?" Wu Chi scratched his head again. Usually, when the newbie trial ended, you were sent back immediately. If you didn't leave within 24 hours, the Void would forcibly boot you out anyway. He explained the rule to her.Sister Lin just hummed in response, then said suddenly, "Young Master!""I'm here!" Wu Chi looked at her.She hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Let's leave tomorrow morning instead. I… have a gift for you.""Tomorrow morning? You're not planning to poison me with some experimental breakfast, are you?" Wu Chi laughed, waving his hand. "There's no need for that. It's not like I can't come back. As the Lord, I can pop in and out of the territory whenever I want!""Please?"The beauty's face was etched with worry, her thin lips pressed together. The sight was enough to stun the entire lake into silence.Wu Chi's resolve melted."Alright, alright, you win. I'll stay. What's the worst that can happen? You poison me? Fine!""Okay."She smiled, then stood up and walked away."What is with this girl…" Wu Chi was completely baffled. He had no clue what had gotten into Sister Lin today.He didn't dwell on it. In just a few more hours, the newbie trial would be over! The sky would be the limit, and life wouldn't be such a frantic goddamn rush anymore!"Hmm… hmm… hmmm."Wu Chi hummed some nameless tune as he left Mirror Lake, taking a stroll through his territory.The place was bustling with activity now. People moved in and out of the various buildings—all of them ridiculously beautiful women. Each one was a masterpiece in her own right, gorgeous in her own unique way.Some were pure and innocent, some were cool and aloof, others were bewitching and sultry. There were even some who were a paradoxical mix of pure and sultry, a combination that was maddeningly thrilling."100 Great Qin Vanguards, 100 cultivators, plus 3 heroes!""Before I knew it, I had over 200 residents."A wave of deep satisfaction washed over Wu Chi.The level cap had its perks; at least things weren't so urgent anymore. All the troops were at level 10. His badass Great Qin Vanguards were even scarier, having unlocked a new formation skill. The cute girls from the Bright Moon Palace had also learned a new incantation, making them delightfully more dangerous.After a while, Wu Chi found himself standing by the territory wall.

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