Chapter 561: The Return of the Five Great Gods?

"It's a pity, though. The cost was too great."

His overall basic attributes had indeed nearly doubled, and even his energy and vitality had been boosted more than his basic attributes. However, this came at the cost of all the soul power accumulated within the Soul Devourer Sphere.

To put it in perspective, nearly 10,000 soul power points had been harvested from the souls of almost a million second- and third-class soldiers. Given this, if he wanted to strengthen his followers and create an elite army, just how much soul power would he need to support such a force?

Moreover, Sterl had always held the belief that anything external—whether it's an army, weapons, or items—was just that: external. He prioritized his own development above all else. So, if cultivating his followers consumed this much soul power, it would be better to use it to strengthen himself. Once he reached the true limits of his strength, he could focus on nurturing his subordinates.