Chapter 26 Kill the lord and explode the blueprint!

As the horrifying scene unfolded, Zhou Qing, the lord of the toad soldiers, collapsed to the ground in shock. Although he knew it was time to evacuate, fear gripped him, rendering him unable to give orders to his remaining troops. Meanwhile, Shangguan Xueying, an intruder on the battlefield, relentlessly advanced, her primary target being the lord himself.

Desperate to save his own life, Zhou Qing pleaded for mercy, offering to surrender and become Shangguan Xueying's subordinate. Hearing this, Shangguan Xueying paused and relayed the situation to Jiang Ming, who was observing from the initial territory. Jiang Ming, aware of Shangguan Xueying's intentions, decided to order her to kill Zhou Qing, considering her ruthlessness a more formidable trait than someone who could be swayed by beauty.

Zhou Qing's hope for mercy was shattered as Shangguan Xueying swung her sword without hesitation, beheading him. In that moment, Zhou Qing regretted his choices, realizing that his decision to venture out of the initial territory had led to his downfall. His false sense of security and desire to flaunt his power had blinded him to the dangers lurking outside.

The news of Zhou Qing's death reached Jiang Ming, who felt a sense of relief. He had encountered a battle against another lord who had also traversed into this world, and his cautious approach of remaining in the initial territory had proven to be the right decision. Those who had ventured out had met their demise due to their impatience and desire for power.

Reflecting on the situation, Jiang Ming recognized that his passiveness in the battle was a consequence of using up all his attacks during the day, leaving him defenseless at night. He resolved to save some attacks for such situations in the future, ensuring he could counterattack during nighttime invasions.

With the enemy defeated, Shangguan Xueying returned with a bountiful loot. The toad soldiers she had slain yielded magic crystals, amounting to over 170 in total. Additionally, the death of the swallowing toad revealed a valuable item—a blueprint for an Ice Tower. This defensive structure, unlike the sentry towers available in the mall, possessed its own attack capabilities and could slow down enemies. Excited by this find, Jiang Ming planned to construct the Ice Tower and strengthen his defensive capabilities.

As night fell, Jiang Ming postponed the construction of the Ice Tower and allowed his servants to rest. The next day, he ordered an attack in the direction of the enemy's initial territory, instructing his troops to notify him once it was located.

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