Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard

Zong Shen is very interested in things about the ancient orc empire.

This premise means that most of what the lords in the Rhodok and Kugit kingdoms can obtain and inherit are related to the ancient orcs.

Even Chen Rui himself is no exception on this point.

After leaving the dark side, Zong Shen talked with him about this matter for half an hour.

Everyone gained something.

Among them, Chen Rui was even more surprised.

Zong Shen's territory is obviously a long way from the Kugit Kingdom.

But he seems to know the situation there quite well.

When talking about the various allusions of the ancient orcs, they are also very clear-cut.

The two talked for a while, and Zong Shen took the initiative to stop talking.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The slightly bitter tea collided in his mouth, making his thinking clearer.

The first thing that can be determined is that Chen Rui should indeed be a reborn person.

For Zong Shen, who had once vaguely glimpsed the long river of time and space.

There is no turning back on time.

It just creates countless branches, including going upstream.

Simple rebirth actually interferes with the branches of time and space.

If you really want to reverse everything, you need to have extreme control over the laws of time and space.

Based on this, forcefully reverse the entire time and space.

As we all know, time is synonymous with material change.

Reversing time and space means reversing all material changes within a certain period of time.

Currently, the only title ability given to him by the lord system can only go back 24 hours.

This has made Zong Shen endlessly useful and has become the most solid trump card.

In this case, Chen Rui's rebirth seems a bit strange.

Let’s count him as a great adventurer.

Plus my own comparison.

There are two outliers among the lords.

interesting.

How many secrets are there yet to be discovered?

Are there any other strangers among the lords?

Zong Shen thought about it in his heart.

There are only a handful of people at the top of the current rankings who can attract Zong Shen's attention.

But this is just the warm-up phase of the first prologue.

It is conceivable that when the subsequent prologue stages arrive, many lords will definitely emerge, and even latecomers will take over.

After the wave of the great era comes, it only takes one wave to completely change a person's destiny.

Zong Shen was convinced of this.

Seeing that he was silent, Chen Rui lowered his head and drank tea knowingly.

Your Excellency Chen Rui? Until Zong Shen suddenly spoke.

Hearing this title, he quickly put down his tea cup.

Just call me Ari...

Well, then Ari, since you have such an adventure, can you confirm that other lords have had adventures similar to yours?

Zong Shen crossed his arms and asked particularly solemnly.

As a reborn person, even though Chen Rui was a salted fish in his last life, he still spent nearly ten years in the Endless Continent.

During this period, even if he continued to drift with the crowd, he would definitely be aware of the situation of the powerful lords at that time.

This question put an uncertain look on Chen Rui's face.

I think should not be…

Compared with my...previous situation, the progress of those strong people over the same period is not even comparable to that of me, let alone you.

Chen Rui answered honestly.

Sensitive words that may be blocked have been omitted.

In fact, after the two communicated behind the scenes, they found that the restrictions on talking about relevant content had been reduced a lot when they came out again.

Chen Rui's current development progress is actually not slow.

Compared with those who were the best in the previous life, he is now in the lead.

But compared to someone like Zong, he pales into insignificance.

Hearing this, Zong Shen nodded.

At this time, Chen Rui suddenly took the initiative and said.

Lord Zong.

When I entered Avalon, I found a piece of news in the giant black-leaf city in the north.

Hearing what he said, Zong Shen raised his eyes slightly.

oh?

what news.

Queen Sandina of Nord sent a powerful mercenary group to escort the envoys into the country one after another.

Those emissaries are on a mission to be lobbyists.

Sandina Trevasin is trying to cooperate with the Grand Dukes and noble groups in the Kingdom of Avalon.

This may be one of the triggers for the turmoil in the kingdom.

Chen Rui said seriously.

He believed that this piece of information would definitely be useful to Zong Shen.

Unexpectedly, Zong Shen just nodded calmly.

He knows more about the situation of Nord and Avalon than Chen Rui.

At the same time, I also know the recent developments of Queen Sandina and King Lodbrok.

As expected of a former couple, they still have some tacit understanding.

Recently, the starting point of the war has been the Kingdom of Avalon.

When the war reaches a stalemate, in addition to the hard consumption of time and information.

The most effective way to break the shackles is to bring in foreign players.

Or create new breakthroughs from other places.

As a neighbor of the Nord Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Avalon, which was also on the edge of chaos, became their best choice.

In addition, King Lodbrok also tried to use the Kingdom of Vaegia in the north as another entry point.

As for the Kingdom of Swadia, which also borders Nord, there are not many opportunities to take advantage of it.

Because the situation there is really too stable.

Instead of thinking about the fate of the nobles of the Kingdom of Raswadia.

It would be better to send a few more mercenary groups to Swadia to act secretly like the Sandina Kingdom did.

So this news is of little help to Zong Shen.

But he still smiled politely.

The two then discussed the issue of the ruins.

Chen Rui provided the coordinates of several ruins and also offered to explore them with Zong Shen.

But he was declined.

As compensation, Zong Shen also gave him several ruins located in the Kugit Kingdom and close to his territory.

Chen Rui's trip was originally planned to join forces with Zong Shen.

But unknowingly, he lowered his attitude.

Because he knew very well in his heart that if he wanted to work together equally with Zong Shen, he was simply not qualified.

This is not because he is belittling himself, but the reality before him.

Seeing that the plan to jointly explore the ruins could not succeed.

Chen Rui then struck while the iron was hot and stated that he would follow Zong Shen and cooperate with all his future actions.

Both sides are smart people.

Zong Shen could understand what this guy meant.

Separated by a layer of window paper, this was Chen Rui's last dignity.

Zong did not take the initiative to expose it, and at least verbally treated Chen Rui as an equal.

We chatted for more than two hours.

Until Zoe, who was tired of traveling, walked into the living room and reported to him the latest excavation progress.

Zong Shen then stopped talking.

He ordered his men to send Chen Rui and his party to the place where the guests lived.

At the same time, he greeted Chen Rui and asked him to come to the banquet in the evening.

Seeing that Zong Shen obviously had something to do, Chen Rui left wisely without any hesitation.

Zoe Babbitt presented the complete version of the Elf Key with both hands and reported the progress at the same time.

Sir, all the ruins you provided have been excavated.

This is the collected treasure chest.

There are also related equipment and props.

Zong Shen nodded and took the elf key and the list prepared by Zoe in advance.

His eyes focused on the treasure chest he found.

[Diamond Treasure Chest×7]

[Platinum Treasure Chest×11]

【Golden Treasure Chest×19】

【Silver Treasure Chest×31】

[Bronze Treasure Chest×49]

[Black Iron Treasure Chest×63]

…

There may also be a trap chest here.

After all, Zoe doesn’t have the means to sift through the treasure chest.

Another batch of treasure chests were put into storage, enriching Zong Shen's treasure chest reserve.

Fortunately, he has top-notch luck, so he can do everything together.

Most of the other props and equipment were the standard weapons of the elves at that time.

It was of great significance to the territory, but it had no effect on him personally.

I took a quick glance and put them all into the territory's inventory.

After reviewing the list, Zoe Babbitt reported to him again.

Sir, all the ruins passages including Azshara's treasure house have been opened!

The excavation has just ended.

The construction team is reinforcing the excavated tunnel.

You can go to the treasure house now.

This was good news, and Zong Shen couldn't help but feel refreshed!

He could miss this treasure house of Azshara for a long time.

Now we can finally find out.

The complete key is in hand, and the treasure house has been dug out.

All that’s left is to turn it on!

This made him look forward to it.

It brings back the feeling of opening the treasure chest in the early days of advent.

This is the treasure house of an ancient giant city, and there must be enough wealth and supplies in it to make most people envious.

You must know that the war broke out suddenly.

Azshara fell with little organized resistance.

Therefore, the treasure house in the city should not suffer much loss.

And because the treasure house is sealed, the devil cannot use it.

Many treasure troves have self-destructive structures, and storming will only cause the treasury to self-destruct.

So the demon at that time did not forcefully destroy it.

In the end, Azshara's treasure trove became the treasure of future lords.

We'll go there now.

Holding the Elf Key, Zong Shen took the initiative to stand up, grabbed Zoe's wrist and activated [Fantasy God Flash].

The next moment, both people disappeared.

…

After several flashes, the two appeared at the site of ruins excavation.

This place has been protected since early in the urban planning process.

A circular area was enclosed.

Not only were the walls enclosed, but sheds were also built.

Viewed from the sky, it looks like a covered Colosseum.

At this time, there are several [Magic Drilling Machines] parked here, and there is an eye-catching hole on the ground.

The potholes are traces of excavation of the ruins.

Large amounts of soil were piled in nearby open spaces.

There are thousands of farmers and wolf cavalry running around.

Farmers use hoes and dustpans to transport the excavated soil.

Pieces of wood and stone slabs were brought into the pit for reinforcement.

The hole was dug large enough and extended diagonally downward, so it was not cramped or difficult to navigate.

With enough manpower, this level of excavation seems easy.

The territory has a dedicated construction team, and this kind of work is done in an orderly manner.

The efficiency is naturally not much different.

It makes sense that it can be done within two hours.

Zong Shen was very satisfied with the situation at the scene.

The excavation work was nearing completion at this time.

According to Zoe's report, the ruins are dozens of meters underground.

There is a hall and the remains of an ancient tree.

Additionally, there are remnants of a demonic curse in the hall.

Zoe is personally responsible for supervising the excavation work, and Jacques Picard has even entered the ruins himself to prevent the excavation team from touching the cursed area.

Because Zoe was also responsible for the excavation of several other locations.

So she reported to Zong Shen in advance.

In fact, the excavation work here will not officially end for about a quarter of an hour.

He's here, and it won't be long before he arrives.

Zong Shen landed on the ground and began to identify the newly received treasure boxes.

Seven trap chests were ultimately eliminated.

All the rest are put into storage compartments.

Leave it to be turned on later.

While waiting.

The [Communication Crystal] worn on his chest suddenly lit up.

When he lowered his head, he saw that it was a message from Jiang Yi.

Since being defeated in a defensive challenge and then resurrected by Zong Shen, she has developed quietly.

Half of his thoughts were spent on the construction of the legion, and the other half was spent on the construction of his own territory.

There is a strong determination to start all over again.

Zong Shen did not interfere with her excessively.

He no longer even cares about Jiang Yi's development progress.

To be honest, he is here to protect you.

There will be no resistance to the normal development of members of the [Legion of Guides].

For now, he is still supporting the Legion.

And he has yet to enjoy the feedback from the Legion.

In the long run, the Legion will come in handy once the prologue comes.

After joining together, we can also gather a lot of strength.

Therefore, the legion must still be retained.

Again, Zong Shen may not need it, but he must be prepared.

Speaking of which, except for daily reports, Jiang Yi rarely contacted him during this period.

The last contact we talked about was about Archduke Jonathan and the Points Battlefield.

After thinking for a moment, Zong Shen took off the [Communication Crystal] and chose to connect.

What's wrong?

he asked proactively.

Jiang Yi's voice came quickly from the other side.

That's how it is, my lord.

The current size of the legion has reached its upper limit again.

And if the legion level wants to continue to improve, it must complete the station expansion task.

The new expansion mission is to withstand a million-level siege.

So I want to ask for your help...

After the legion rules are updated, the legion level will be unlocked.

Currently, there are more than 6,500 members in the [Legion of Guides].

Basically reached the threshold of a stage.

If you want to continue to improve, you must complete subsequent legion upgrade tasks.

Different upgrade tasks have different conditions.

And its next level is the expansion of the legion's garrison.

But if you want to expand, you have to withstand millions of sieges.

According to the general ratio of offense and defense of 5 to 1, there must be at least 200,000 defenders.

In fact, 6,500 people can make it together.

It's just that there will definitely be a lot of battle damage.

Therefore, out of comprehensive considerations, Jiang Yi decided to ask Zong Shen for help.

For the current sect, as long as a hundred thousand troops can be dispatched, the planned casualties can be reduced by at least 80%.

And this task also has rewards.

There will be different rewards based on defensive contributions.

It’s not huge, but it won’t be a loss either.

After figuring out the situation, Zong Shen casually agreed.

Now that his family has a big business, this request is nothing and can be completed easily. (End of chapter)