C3 Mysterious Store Discount Card
Zhou Yan wasted no time in scrutinizing the differences between these structures and their predecessors.
Building: King Crystal
Level: 1
Defense: 200/200
Shield: 1000
Special: Thunder Attack
Description: The central nexus of Overlord Space. This transformed crystal possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities, actively targeting any creature within a ten-meter radius harboring ill will toward the Overlord.
Zhou Yan was astounded!
The defense of the Lord Crystal had not only doubled but it now boasted a shield with a whopping 1000 points of defense!
That's tenfold the defense of the original crystal!
He quickly turned his attention to the upgraded Lord Crystal.
Now more imposing than before, the crystal shimmered with the glow of thunder, with strands of purple lightning wrapping around it, signaling immense power.
Most notably, the entire crystal was encased in a transparent, glass-like shield, the very one with 1000 points of defense.
The Lord Crystal was the linchpin of the entire territory. While other buildings could be reconstructed if destroyed, the fall of the Lord Crystal meant the total annihilation of the territory.
No longer would they be Overlords.
On the Canglan Continent, the destruction of a Lord's domain often led to severe mental and emotional distress, with many ending up in the Green Mountain Madhouse.
Tragically, suicides were not uncommon.
Zhou Yan's gaze then shifted to his other buildings.
Building: Spirit Vein Bamboo House
Level: 1
Defense: 100/100
Special: Spiritual Energy Convergence
Description: Capable of absorbing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, this structure aids the Lord in accelerating their cultivation.
Building: Bronze Bird Terrace
Level: 1
Function: Summon
Special: Female Heroes
Description: Home to numerous formidable female heroes from other realms. Each summoning costs a certain number of Soul Coins, with the tier of summoning—Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, or Super—determining the cost. Remember: The more Soul Coins spent, the higher your chances of summoning a hero.
Building: Mysterious Store
Level: 1
Defense: 100/100
Function: Purchase
Special: Refresh
Description: Automatically stocks a new selection of items every 24 hours, available for purchase with designated Soul Coins and spirit coins.
After reviewing these structures, Zhou Yan was taken aback once more.
He was at a loss for words.
The simple banda had been transformed into a quaint bamboo house, exuding a mysterious mist. It resembled the abode of a sage, shrouded in enigma.
The Bronze Bird Terrace could actually summon heroes directly!
Though limited to female heroes, the potential strength they could bring was immense.
The disparity between ordinary soldiers and heroes was stark—they simply weren't on the same level.
Ten soldiers were no match for a single hero.
And crucially, the chance of summoning a hero from an ordinary barracks was slim to none.
This was the harsh reality.
Despite the Bronze Bird Terrace's disclaimer that hero summoning wasn't guaranteed, for Zhou Yan, it was still an exciting prospect.
"If only I had more than 100 Soul Coins," he lamented. "Failing to summon a hero on my first try could leave me vulnerable to the looming monster attacks."
Zhou Yan refrained from summoning a hero right away, given the uncertainty of success with the Bronze Bird Terrace.
With only 100 Soul Coins to his name, he needed to allocate them wisely to maximize the benefits for his territory.
He then turned his attention to where the altar once stood, now replaced by a modest building resembling a shop.
Curious, Zhou Yan approached to see what was on offer.
Inside the shop, devoid of any attendants, five items were displayed behind a protective shield on the counter, their details clearly visible to Zhou Yan.
The first item was a weapon with a mere 2 points of Strength and of Black Iron quality—the most basic of gear, offering a minimal strength boost.
Next was a card.
Item: Discount Card
Price: Free
Description: Refreshed upon the store's opening, this card allows the Lord to purchase items from the mysterious store at only 10% of the listed price. Use is exclusive to the mysterious store.
"A welfare card," Zhou Yan mused, purchasing it immediately. As he took the card from the counter, his attention was drawn to the third item.
It was a building, which surprised him. He hadn't expected to encounter such an offering on his first visit to the mysterious store. Yet, it was priced beyond his current means.
The fourth item was lumber, a resource necessary for upgrading buildings, alongside stone.
Fortune permitting, his territory could yield abundant wood and stone, which he could trade with other Lords or merchants, using the proceeds in spirit coins for territorial development.
The fifth item made Zhou Yan's eyes widen in disbelief.
"Such a thing exists here!"
Item: Hero Summon Card
Quality: Unknown
Price: 1,000 Soul Coins
Description: Insert this card into the barracks structure, and the Lord is guaranteed to receive a Hero.
Zhou Yan was truly astonished. Despite possessing the Bronze Bird Terrace, the chance of a successful summon was slim, so he had been reluctant to risk his last 100 Soul Coins on summoning a Hero.
Now, without a second thought, he used a discount card to purchase the Hero Summon Card.
"One discount card has been used. You have spent 100 Soul Coins to acquire a Hero Summon Card."
Zhou Yan dashed into the Bronze Bird Terrace.
It was a modest structure, only a single story tall. Something on the wall was emitting a glow. Aside from that, the place was bare, though it boasted an elegantly simple design.
With a heart full of anticipation, Zhou Yan placed the Hero Summon Card upon the radiant spot and initiated his first summon.
"Would you like to commence the summoning?"
"Yes!"
A burst of light from the summoning array enveloped Zhou Yan from behind.
Turning around, Zhou Yan was greeted by the sight of a woman standing before him.
