Chapter 123

If they could successfully launch an expedition against it, they would surely reap a bloody fortune.

They were also well aware of the hidden value of the Cursed Ones.

It was absolutely not as the bounty suggested.

Its value far exceeded the alliance's bounty by several times, even dozens of times.

Moreover, because the Cursed Ones had been hunted down by Elex, they had become completely extinct.

Hunt one, and one less remains.

Thinking this, the various lords could not help but swallow their saliva.

If successful, they would strike it rich.

Rustle—

However, just then.

From within the forest came the rustling sound of branches.

"The intel on Chris's little boyfriend is indeed true."

The Spider Queen, now transformed into a spider, hung suspended from a tree branch.

She gazed at the lords lying in ambush within the woods ahead.

Tier Seven lords.

Already possessed very strong combat capabilities.

The defining characteristic of lords at this tier was the ability to possess powerful hidden troop types.

They could create a small space of their own.

Concealing their forces within that space, they would release them directly when war broke out.

On the battlefield, Tier Seven lords often brought devastating, unexpected destruction to their enemies.

However, once these troops were released, they could not be recalled again for a short period.

After receiving Lu Cang's intel, the Spider Queen still concealed her territory.

She hid every single spider nest in places that could not be detected.

At the same time, she put all the spiders on high alert.

Used for patrolling.

No longer gathering resources for development.

Furthermore, during this period, the Spider Queen began accelerating the production of combat-type troops.

As for troops of the production and manufacturing type, she drastically reduced their proportion.

She had fully entered preparations for a state of war.

After waiting a few days.

As expected...

She truly encountered human lords who wanted to hunt her.

"My territory has been discovered."

"Tsk."

"I must move to another place."

Tier Six lords already possessed the ability to relocate their territories.

However, they could not relocate multiple times within a short period.

But relying on this ability.

The survival rate of Cursed Ones above Tier Six in this world increased significantly.

Cursed Ones of Tier Five, although they would not die if killed after leaving their territory.

But the problem was.

Once the location of their territory was exposed.

What awaited the Cursed Ones was a relentless wave of lords from all over the world launching expeditions against them.

Even the strongest Cursed Ones could not withstand such an assault.

They could only meet their end in bitter regret.

But if they could relocate their territory.

Then they would gain a sliver of hope.

Of course, there were also many drawbacks.

That was having to abandon this resource-rich land they had so painstakingly found.

Cursed Ones, before facing threats, would also have already explored other backup territories.

Choosing the best one among multiple territories.

Therefore, the location where Cursed Ones stationed their territory was often their best resource-rich land.

And relocating meant losing all of that.

Just as forcing Lu Cang to flee and leave the 【Mystic Steel Stone Mountains】.

Lu Cang would not be willing either.

"However, if it is only these people."

"Eliminating them is not very difficult."

"Settle them, and then move immediately."

"They should also yield some good materials upon being looted."

"Especially that Sky Light Lord."

In fact.

A lord of the same realm and grade.

There is still a huge difference between a Cursed One and an ordinary lord.

If a Cursed One is allowed to develop, their strength will far surpass that of ordinary territories.

Unfortunately, due to environmental pressure.

Cursed Ones cannot develop in peace.

At the same time, a chill flashed through the multiple eyes of the Spider Empress.

The Alliance has been pressing them again and again.

The Zuzhou Society has also become extremely angry.

And the Spider Empress happens to be a very special nest.

If others invade and the Spider Empress is unprepared.

It can easily be breached and fall.

But if the Spider Empress knows in advance that enemies are coming.

And makes preparations beforehand.

Her counterattack capability is the strongest among Cursed Ones of the same realm.

Spiders, after all, wait for prey to enter their webs before hunting.

In places these lords did not notice.

Threads were already weaving together within the forest.

Without them noticing, they had already fallen into a great net.

They were treated as prey by the Spider Empress.

…………

【Far East】

Lu Cang lay on a flesh-and-blood chaise lounge.

Through the eyes of 【Evil Eye】, he looked at the range within five thousand kilometers.

At the same time, he also watched the Community.

The Community was already filled with associations and speculation.

All the arrows pointed to the relationship between the Crawlers and Lu Cang.

As for the private messages from 【Wolf King Lord】, they had already been blown up.

Most of these people were lords coming to inquire about news of Lu Cang.

They all thought that the Wolf King Lord, together with the Boar Lord, had previously encountered the Crawlers.