C15 The Building Was Upgraded!
Immediately following, he set his sights on upgrading the other structures within his territory.
The territory alert chimed in: "100 spirit coins spent to elevate the Thorny Vine Fence to Level 2."
Another alert followed: "200 spirit coins spent to raise the Thorny Vine Fence to Level 3."
Ultimately, he boosted the Thorny Vine Fence all the way up to Level 20.
"Structure: Thorny Vine Fence"
"Level: 20"
"Upgrade Cost: 20,000 spirit coins"
"Quality: S (0/10)"
"Defense: 10,000/10,000"
"Special Feature 1: Regenerative repair of damaged vines"
"Special Feature 2: Enemies touching the vines will suffer toxin damage"
"Description: A fence grown from thorny vines, laced with toxins and possessing remarkable vitality, capable of self-repair. Unless completely uprooted in one go, it will continue to grow as long as even a fragment of its roots remains. Enhance its quality by acquiring 10 two-star or higher Wood Attribute Crystal Cores."
Zhou Yan couldn't help but smile at the thought of monsters being poisoned upon contact with the vines. The vine was truly exceptional.
Gathering ten Wood Attribute Crystal Cores seemed like a manageable task.
However, it meant spending a hefty sum of spirit coins.
Only by defeating boss-level monsters could he hope to acquire Crystal Cores; ordinary foes wouldn't yield any.
While treasure chests did present a chance to obtain Crystal Cores, the odds were slim.
Zhou Yan proceeded to upgrade the remaining structures.
"Territory alert: 500 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Bronze Bird Terrace to Level 2."
"Territory alert: 1,000 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Bronze Bird Terrace to Level 3."
"Territory alert: 5,000 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Bronze Bird Terrace to Level 10."
Zhou Yan realized that upgrading the Bronze Bird Terrace was draining his spirit coin reserves too rapidly. Continuing at this rate would leave him short for other upgrades.
After some deliberation, he decided to stop at Level 10 for the Bronze Bird Terrace.
"Structure: Bronze Bird Terrace"
"Level: 10"
"Upgrade Cost: 6,000 spirit coins"
"Quality: RRR"
"Defense: 5,000/5,000"
"Function: Summoning"
"Special Feature 1: Female Heroes"
"Special Feature 2: 10% increase in summoning success rate"
"Description: The Bronze Bird Terrace houses numerous formidable female heroes from other realms. Summoning a novice female hero costs 100 Soul Coins, an intermediate one costs 500, an advanced one 1,000, and a super female hero 10,000. Note: The more Soul Coins spent, the greater the chance of summoning a hero."
The Bronze Bird Terrace's top-tier status pleasantly surprised Zhou Yan.
Upgrading it to enhance summoning success rates was essential, as it would save on Soul Coin expenditure.
He moved on to the next building without delay.
"Territory alert: 100 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Spirit Vein Bamboo House to Level 2."
"Territory alert: 200 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Spirit Vein Bamboo House to Level 3."
"Structure: Spirit Vein Bamboo House"
"Level: 20"
"Upgrade Cost: 30,000 spirit coins and at least 500 three-star wood"
"Quality: S (0/1)"
"Defense: 10,000/10,000"
"Special Feature 1: Concentrates spiritual energy"
"Special Feature 2: Increases cultivation speed by 20%"
"Description: The Spirit Vein Bamboo House absorbs spiritual energy from the environment, accelerating the cultivation pace for both the Lord and Heroes. Upgrading its quality is possible upon acquiring a Spirit Vein."
"Spirit Vein?" Zhou Yan was momentarily at a loss upon reading the upgrade requirements.
He had never encountered a spirit vein before.
It seemed to be an intangible entity. Why was it necessary for the upgrade of the Spirit Vein Bamboo House?
He resolved to research this matter later.
Two more structures awaited upgrades.
"Territory alert: 200 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Raging Flame Tower to Level 2."
"Territory alert: 300 spirit coins spent to upgrade the Raging Flame Tower to Level 3."
"Structure: Raging Flame Tower"
"Level: 20"
"Upgrade Cost: 30,000 spirit coins, 100 pieces of three-star wood, and 50 pieces of three-star copper ore."
"Quality: SS (0/5)"
"Additional Upgrade Requirement: 5 three-star Fire Elemental Crystal Cores"
"Defense: 10,000/10,000"
"Special Feature 1: Launches a fireball for area damage"
"Special Feature 2: Unleashes a sea of fire every half hour, covering a 100-meter range"
"Attack Range: 200 meters"
"Description: A formidable Fire Tower with immense offensive capabilities."
"More Elemental Crystal Cores," Zhou Yan noted, realizing the extensive list of materials he would need in the future.
The cost of these Elemental Crystal Cores certainly isn't pocket change. A One-star, non-attribute Elemental Crystal Core starts at a steep 100,000 spirit coins. And those with attributes? They fetch an even higher price.
He came to the stark realization that his modest fortune was nowhere near sufficient.
Clearly, he had much more work to do.
His deceased parents, both Lords, had bequeathed him a million spirit coins. Those funds had sustained him until he reached 18, and he still had several hundred thousand left.
But to develop his territory, that amount was a mere drop in the bucket.
The Raging Flame Tower had gained a new skill with impressive effects. Against hordes of monsters, it could annihilate many with ease.
Now, only one building remained.
Territory Alert: "100 spirit coins expended, upgrading the Mysterious Store to Level 2."
Territory Alert: "200 spirit coins expended, upgrading the Mysterious Store to Level 3."
Territory Alert: "300 spirit coins expended, upgrading the Mysterious Store to Level 4."
Building: Mysterious Store
Level: 20
Upgrade Cost: 30,000 spirit coins
Quality: S (0/5)
Defense: 10,000/10,000
Function: Sells a variety of items
Feature One: Can automatically refresh the item inventory daily.
Feature Two: Guaranteed to offer discount cards during festivals, with random discounts.
Description: Refreshes a new selection of items every 22 hours and 40 minutes, available for purchase with Soul Coins and Spirit Coins. Acquiring five altars can enhance the store's quality.
This Mysterious Store was indeed a curiosity.
The ability to offer discount cards during holidays was a fantastic perk.
It was thanks to such a discount card that he managed to acquire a Hero Card. Consequently, he was able to summon his first hero, Diaochan, and propel his territory's development to new heights.
Territory Alert: "Your territory is eligible for an upgrade. Would you like to proceed?"
The territory was ready for another upgrade. Zhou Yan accessed the territory menu and selected the upgrade option, initiating a series of upgrades.
Territory Alert: "Your territory has advanced to Level 3."
Territory Alert: "Your territory has ascended to Level 6."
Territory Name: Heavenly Court
Lord: Zhou Yan
Quality: White (Colorful - Concealed)
Territory Talent: Special Item +10%
Territory Level: 6 (To reach the next level, construct seven buildings of Level 7 or higher)
Size: 4,000 square meters
Special Attribute One: +15% to all attributes for the Human Clan within the territory
Special Attribute Two: +10% to all attributes across the territory
Buildings: King Crystal (Level 20), Spirit Vein Bamboo House (Level 20), Bronze Bird Terrace (Level 10), Mysterious Store (Level 20), Raging Flame Tower (Level 20), Thorny Vine Fence (Level 20)
Villagers: 1
Resources: Detailed information
