C37 Mantis Warrior

In the Lord's World, personal privacy and security were paramount. Everyone's information was kept confidential, which left many of the world's newcomers scratching their heads in curiosity. If a person was aligned with a certain power, they wouldn't typically conceal their identity. To do so was like missing an opportunity to promote oneself to all the new lords across the globe. Yet, this individual had chosen to remain anonymous, sparking intense curiosity about their true identity. Regrettably, no one could pinpoint which country they hailed from, leaving their identity shrouded in mystery.

In the international chat room, a message popped up from someone eager to befriend this enigmatic figure. Judging by the messages they had sent, it was clear they were quite wealthy. And they weren't alone; the channel was flooded with hundreds of messages from affluent individuals from various nations, each seemingly trying to outdo the others in displaying their wealth.

Qiang Nantie, however, paid no attention to the chat room buzz and remained unaware of the conversations revolving around him. For him, personal growth was the priority. His attribute panel had undergone a complete transformation, now boasting 50 free attribute points available for allocation. He continued to prioritize strength, believing that the best defense was a formidable offense, and added 20 points to strength and 10 points to each of the other attributes.

His updated attribute panel now read:

Name: Qiang Nantie

Gender: Male

Age: 18

Race: Human

Country: Rikrovaria Dynasty

Level: 10

Items Needed for Level Up: 1500 Soul Coins

Charm: 11

Luck: 11

Strength: 42

Physique: 19.8

Agility: 21

Mental Strength: 24

Free Attribute Points: 0

Fame: 100

Profession: Yet to Change

Talent: Unawakened

Skill: Level S Seven-star Sword Technique

Quality: Unawakened

Cultivation Method: None

Realm State: Uncultivated

Equipment: See Detailed List

Total Equipment Attribute Bonuses: Strength +17, Agility +15, Physique +10, Mental Strength +0, Defense +15

Qiang Nantie was immensely pleased with the surge in his power. Factoring in the bonuses from his equipment, his strength was now nearing an impressive 60 points! Bolstered by his enhanced capabilities, he confidently set out to strategize for his newly acquired domain.

"The monsters have emerged!" Bi Yu, tapping into her potent Mental Strength, detected the sinister silhouettes materializing within the mist.

Before long, they were confronted by a group of monsters with glowing red eyes.

Monster: Mantis Warrior

Quality: Enhanced Elite

Level: 15

Special: Exceptionally Agile

Description: A formidable and swift group of Mantis Warriors, wielding weapons sharp enough to slice through stone with ease. It's advisable to keep a safe distance from them.

Qiang Nantie couldn't hide his astonishment, "They're Level 15 Enhanced Elites!"

These humanoid creatures were not only Level 15, but there were also dozens of them.

He hadn't anticipated encountering such a powerful horde of monsters upon entering this region.

"Protect the Lord!" A protective circle formed around Qiang Nantie as his allies prepared to defend him.

"We've got Mantis Warriors behind us too!" Qiang Nantie realized they were encircled.

"These creatures are cunning! They actually understand tactics. It seems they possess intelligence," Qiang Nantie observed.

"Rest assured, Lord. We have the strength to overcome these monsters," Bi Yu assured him with confidence. She was part of the protective detail, her melee skills being somewhat limited.

Huamo reassured Qiang Nantie with confidence, "My Lord, fear not. With me by your side, no harm will come to you."

Qiang Nantie wasn't concerned about their power; with his current attributes, he was certain of victory over the monsters. His lack of combat experience, however, made it challenging to face such a large number.

The Mantis Warriors emitted a sequence of eerie sounds before launching an assault on Qiang Nantie and his group.

Their limbs, glowing like sharp longswords, looked formidable indeed.

"Their speed is impressive," Qiang Nantie noted.

He too readied his weapon, bracing for the fight.

As the Mantis Warriors closed in, Bi Yu unleashed her spiritual magic.

Radiating a divine aura, she cast a spell from her staff that enveloped the Mantis Warriors within a twenty-meter radius in a bewildering illusion.

Believing they were surrounded by foes, the Mantis Warriors turned their scythes on one another.

Qiang Nantie and his companions witnessed a scene beyond belief.

The Mantis Warriors, as if possessed, suddenly halted and turned on their allies in a frenzied assault.

"This must be Bi Yu's Ode to the Nymph of the Luo River!" Qiang Nantie realized at once.

Previously, when facing the Man-eating Flower, Bi Yu hadn't expended much Mental Strength since the flower was rooted to the ground and immobile, merely inducing a deep sleep. Now, Qiang Nantie witnessed the full force of Bi Yu's Ode to the Nymph of the Luo River.

The sight of the Mantis Warriors slaughtering one another was chilling. What a formidable ability!

Within its twenty-meter reach, not a single mantis could escape the onslaught.

"Now's our chance, attack!" Qiang Nantie knew that a skill of such magnitude would have drained Bi Yu significantly. They needed to eliminate these creatures swiftly.

"Strike!"

Huamo, swift as the breeze, darted among the warriors with thunderous velocity.

Each time she emerged, her sword would claim the head of a Mantis Warrior.

Huamo vanquished a Level 15 Enhanced Elite Mantis Warrior, earning an extra 50 Soul Coins.

Again, Huamo dispatched another Level 15 Enhanced Elite Mantis Warrior, claiming an additional 50 Soul Coins.

And once more, Huamo's sword fell, another Level 15 Enhanced Elite Mantis Warrior defeated, another 50 Soul Coins her reward.

Leaping five meters skyward, a radiant glow burst forth from her, as a sacred lotus blossomed, casting a brilliant light.

The next moment, the lotus descended, unleashing a devastating wave of energy that obliterated all Mantis Warriors within its vast radius.

Huamo, too, possessed a unique talent.

Both she and Bi Yu were Grade RRR Heroes, each wielding their own terrifying power.

The other warriors, though not as formidable as Huamo and Bi Yu, were nonetheless Grade S and above, their strength amplified by their gear, easily overpowering the Mantis Warriors.

The battlefield was littered with the fallen Mantis Warriors, and within mere minutes, they had been utterly vanquished.