Chapter 744

Basically speaking, it's one against three.

Although these rebels are mostly civilian lords, their strength is far inferior to these family lords.

But there are too many of them.

If we fight like this, we'll really take a beating.

Right now, 132 people have already begun fighting, and 844 are waiting for battle matching.

There's still 9 minutes left on the countdown.

If no one matches them before the countdown ends, they'll break free from the formation's influence, become unassigned, and can choose their own opponents—or simply wreck Creek Village in the Greater World.

As for the rebels who aren't lords, they're all in a waiting-to-be-matched state.

Zhao Chi enters the matching interface.

【List of Lords Awaiting Assignment】

【Village-level Lords】330 people

【Town-level Lords】467 people

【County-level Lords】36 people

【Prefecture-level Lords】2 people

Generally speaking, once a territory's population reaches 1,000, it can be promoted to a town.

A county requires 10,000, and a prefecture requires 100,000.

Right now, Zhao Chi's territory has a population of 342, making it a medium-sized village.

But Zhao Chi has already moved 190 people to Penglai Village.

Taoyuan Village's official headcount is only 152, making it a small village.

Although there are 200 Flower Fairies, they're all slaves and don't count.

With that, Zhao Chi really has nothing to fear from an inspection now.

Next, choose an opponent!

At that moment, Zhao Qizu's voice was forcibly transmitted over.

【Everyone match as quickly as possible. The spiritual pressure of our village's formation is too weak and can only hold the enemies for 10 minutes. We need to finish matching all the enemies within these 10 minutes】

【I've already done forced matching based on everyone's strength. This is unavoidable】

【If anyone is having too hard a time, post a support request in the group. Remember to open your territory's teleportation permissions before requesting】

【This is war. Absolutely don't be soft-hearted. Get started as quickly as possible】

Zhao Chi had originally wanted to look at more information on his opponents, but it seemed there was no chance.

Click to accept the forced match.

【Your opponent list is as follows】

【Please select】:

【1. Village-level Lord Liu Xun, Human Race, Combat Power 142】

【2. Village-level Lord Li Hui, Elf Race, Combat Power 135】

【3. Village-level Lord Huang Yun, Goblin, Combat Power 126】

【4. Village-level Lord Li Jifei, Human Race, Combat Power 123】

【5. Village-level Lord Wu Tianxing, Beast Race, Combat Power 118】

Combat power is displayed as a numerical value.

He had previously learned the simple way to calculate combat power.

It's an average estimate based on: faction headcount, total attributes, overall level, equipment level, fashion level, average loyalty, soldier ratio, and so on.

These values can be detected by reconnaissance-type skills, or by formations.

They won't be very precise, but they're within a relatively accurate range.

However.

Although this combat power is evaluated across many dimensions and has decent reference value relatively speaking.

One can't rely on these numbers too heavily.

After all, hero spiritual techniques, racial improvements, morale, and so on cannot be detected.

These are also very critical dimensions, and sometimes they can directly decide the outcome of a war.

So, these combat power numbers can be used as reference.

They're also a very important reference.

But they can't be fully trusted.

Zhao Chi checks his own information.

【Village-level Lord Zhao Chi, Human Race, Combat Power 128】

The formation detected Zhao Chi's combat power as 128 points.

This number only measures Taoyuan Village, and doesn't include Penglai Village.

At the same time, it also doesn't include the abilities of female heroes like Gu Qing, nor any genetic improvements.

So.

This 128 combat power should be far lower than Zhao Chi's current combat power.

However, this is after all the first time fighting based on combat power.

Since there's a choice, Zhao Chi naturally picks the safest one.

After winning the battle, Zhao Chi can also go support others.

Just as he was looking, he suddenly noticed that Option 2's Li Hui and Option 3's Huang Yun had both disappeared.

The options he could choose from were now down to three.

It seemed there were cases with multiple choices.

Zhao Chi hurriedly selected option five.

【Selected: Village-level Lord Wu Tianxing, Beastfolk, Combat Power 118. Confirm?】

Confirm!

Instantly, a muffled boom came from the west.

The wall of mist over there grew thin.

Soon, the western sky became clear.

It seemed the connection had been established.

Zhao Chi gave the order:

"Their main race is beastfolk, numbers unknown, but at least no fewer than 150.

"All Harpies take to the sky. Report immediately upon spotting any trace of the enemy.

"Everyone else, hold formation and advance at full speed."

The female soldiers answered in unison: "Yes!"

Zhao Chi activated Wind and Cloud Steps.

The Harpies scattered and flew off.

The female soldiers all charged out.

Tang Ruan led 40 spearmen at the front.

Her skin became extremely glossy, hardening into armor as white as Bai Yu.

Qi Yue led 40 saber troops on the right.

Her left hand held an iron shield, and each of the other three hands held an iron saber.

Her secondary arms extended out from the newly modified iron armor, and she had additionally put on a set of iron gauntlets.

The Naga warriors behind kept close to Qi Yue, their gazes very strange.

In their expressionless eyes, a trace of affection seemed to appear.

Gu Qing and Zhao Chi led 20 archers in the center.

Zhao Chi was now very fast.

His current Agility stat was 7 points, already nearly matching the speed of the female soldiers in stockings.

Even at full speed, he could follow their movements with room to spare.

Gu Qing smiled: "My lord, your stats have grown stronger, and you look more confident now."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Yes, strength is the foundation of confidence. I finally have the ability to fight in person now."