Kill Points

In the palace of Li Huang, he had just broken through to the cultivation level of Spirit Sea, Level 1. After achieving this breakthrough, he decided to halt his cultivation and proceed to the scripture chamber, where the skills and techniques from across the Heavenly Flame Dynasty were collected.

As he stepped into the chamber, the system's voice echoed in his mind.

[Congratulations, Host. You have slain cultivators at the Qi Condition stage from Level 1 to Level 9, totaling 18,913 people, earning 564,120 kill points.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have slain cultivators at the Foundation stage from Level 1 to Level 9, totaling 88,913 people, earning 15,364,100 kill points.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have slain cultivators at the Spirit Sea stage from Level 1 to Level 9, totaling 2,913 people, earning 6,561,000 kill points.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have slain cultivators at the Golden Core stage from Level 1 to Level 9, totaling 393 people, earning 6,980,000 kill points.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have slain cultivators at the Soul Formation stage from Level 1 to Level 9, totaling 2 people, earning 1,000,000 kill points.]

[Total kill points: 30,020,770 points]

Li Huang glanced at the system display with a cold gaze. He murmured in a calm but chilling tone, "So, 100,000 people have died... is that so?"

System: [.....]

Li Huang chuckled lightly, then spoke, "Upgrade the system."

He suddenly paused before the system could proceed with the upgrade, asking curiously, "Wait... how long does it take to upgrade the system?"

The system immediately replied, [Approximately one day, Host.]

Li Huang nodded slightly before asking again, with a hint of challenge in his tone, "So, when you finish upgrading, will there be a chance for discounts on using kill points?"

The system was silent for a moment before responding coldly, [Do you think I'm that generous of a system?]

Li Huang laughed softly before continuing with a serious tone, "Upgrade the Shadow Phantom Unit to Level 5 and the Black Dragon Cavalry to Level 5 as well."

[Understood, Host,] the system responded promptly.

[Total kill points: 9,720,770 points]

[Shadow Phantom Unit, Level 5: All members possess Nirvana Level 9 cultivation. This elite intelligence and assassination unit guarantees successful kills. They can merge with shadows, making them undetectable. They can also probe into the minds of enemies and shapeshift into those they've seen. They can summon up to 1,000 per day, with 100% loyalty to the host, ensuring no betrayal. (Next upgrade requires 1,000,000,000 points)]

[Black Dragon Cavalry, Level 5: All members possess Nirvana Level 9 cultivation. This cavalry excels in mounted combat. The horses they ride possess black dragon blood, granting immense power and speed superior to other breeds. They can unleash a dragon's aura, enhancing both the rider and the mount. They can form the Black Dragon Formation, which can kill enemies of higher cultivation levels and merge with the dragon's form. They can summon up to 1,000 per day, with 100% loyalty to the host, ensuring no betrayal. (Next upgrade requires 1,000,000,000 points)]

[Ding!! You can now create a commander for the Shadow Phantom Unit.]

[Ding!! You can now create a commander for the Black Dragon Cavalry.]

Li Huang asked curiously, "What does this mean?"

[Once a unit is upgraded to Level 5, you can create a commander. These commanders are one level above standard soldiers and possess the strength of unrivaled prodigies, capable of fighting across levels.]

Li Huang said, "Create them."

Amidst the silence of the palace hall, two dark figures materialized before Li Huang. They knelt simultaneously and spoke with utmost respect, "Please bestow us names, Your Majesty!"

Name: -

Role: Commander of the Shadow Phantom Unit

Cultivation Level: Transcendent, Level 1

Body: Shadow Assassin Body

...…

Name: -

Role: Commander of the Black Dragon Cavalry

Cultivation Level: Transcendent, Level 1

Body: Pureblood Black Dragon Body

Li Huang didn't respond immediately. His eyes narrowed, and he gripped the sword at his waist tightly. In an instant, he strode toward the two shadows.

The system's voice echoed in his head: [Host, stop! You won't earn any points from killing them.]

Li Huang's cold smile remained as his sword halted. He then pointed to the woman in black kneeling gracefully before him, the leader of the Shadow Phantom Unit.

"You... you are Qing Ying."

The woman in black bowed and replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Huang then turned to the other figure, a young man dressed in the armor of the Black Dragon Cavalry. His gaze was sharp, filled with power and intimidation.

"And you... you shall be Hei Long."

The young man, still kneeling, spoke in a firm voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Both bowed together once more, showing their utmost respect to the emperor. As Li Huang looked upon them, he calculated the number of soldiers he would have by tomorrow and then spoke, "Qing Ying, tomorrow, take 1,500 members of the Shadow Phantom Unit to conquer the southern and eastern regions. Hei Long, take 1,500 members of the Black Dragon Cavalry to the western and northern regions. I must take control of the entire Heavenly Flame Dynasty by tomorrow. If anyone resists, regardless of who they are, kill them and eradicate all threats completely."

Qing Ying and Hei Long responded in unison, "Understood, Your Majesty!"

Li Huang smirked slightly as he observed Qing Ying and Hei Long before instructing them to rest and prepare for their missions the next day. After they left, Li Huang resumed his conversation with the system.

"Why is the next upgrade for the army so costly?" he asked, puzzled.

The system replied emotionlessly, [Because the difference between the Nirvana level and the Transcendent level is vast, both in power and in the understanding of the world's laws.]

Li Huang nodded slightly before saying, "Upgrade the system."

The system's voice responded: [Understood, Host.]

[Total kill points: 4,720,770 points]

As Li Huang pondered, a shadow appeared from the darkness, reporting, "All the cities in the central region are now under our control, Your Majesty. What should we do with the heads of the Sword Sect disciples?"

Li Huang smirked coldly. "Hang them outside the capital for everyone to see the fate of those who rebel. Also, ensure the safety of the cities and eliminate any spies that infiltrate. Send people to gather all the necessary information for managing the dynasty, including population, military numbers, farmland, finances, and more."

"Understood," the shadow replied before disappearing into the darkness.