Chapter 69

*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh*—Charge!

Countless arrows flew out, accompanied by the dazzling light of explosions, yet the monsters fell like straw.

Watching Qin Feng’s speed in clearing the monsters, Ai Lin’s small mouth hung slightly open.

This is… a bit too outrageous, isn’t it?

Although she had witnessed it before, why did it feel like… this man had become even more terrifying?!

As for Qin Feng, he blinked his eyes.

Are these really high-tier units from a secret realm?

They’re too weak, aren’t they?

There’s no difference at all from the mid-tier units encountered earlier...

As the monster horde fell, all of Qin Feng’s data soared continuously.

High-tier units… were simply unable to pose any threat to Qin Feng.

He led his troops straight into a rampage.

One hour later.

*Boom!*

Under the dazzling light of the explosions, countless Underworld monsters were instantly torn to shreds.

Qin Feng let out a long breath.

Three billion monsters—even for him, it took a full hour to clear them.

Now, the first stage of the mission was finally about to be completed.

The system’s voice rang out suddenly.

"Ding-dong~ Your secret realm mission has been completed! The second stage mission [Destroy the Magic Array] has been issued!"

"Ding-dong~ Your appearance has attracted the attention of certain monsters. They have jointly activated a magic array. Until it is destroyed, you will be under the effect of [Soul Erosion (LV10)]!"

"..."

As the voice faded, a skull mark appeared on Qin Feng’s map.

At the same time, a [Soul Erosion] debuff appeared on the status bar of all of Qin Feng’s troops.

[Soul Erosion]

Description: The Underworld is not a place for the living. Here, the souls of all living beings will be eroded.

Level: 10

Effect: All units lose 1% of their maximum HP every minute.

*Hiss!*

This buff...

It’s truly unreasonable, reducing HP by a percentage.

If his HP were higher, even with the most advanced recovery potions, he wouldn't be able to keep up.

However.

*Swish!*

"Ding-dong~ You have triggered [Supreme Purification Aura (LV MAX)], clearing [Soul Erosion (LV10)]!"

"..."

As the system voice faded, the debuff instantly vanished from the status bar of Qin Feng’s troops.

The Purification Aura is truly terrifying!

At this moment, Ai Lin furrowed her delicate brows and said, "Tyrant Knight Commander, I can feel my life force draining away. Let us hurry and destroy the magic array!"

Qin Feng blinked, thoughts flashing through his mind.

Ai Lin… is a rare talent.

And.

She is also beautiful.

If a lord doesn't try to recruit wild NPCs, what is the difference between them and a salted fish?

He feigned hesitation and said, "Knight Commander Ai Lin, I do have a way to clear this status, but..."

"What?"

Ai Lin’s beautiful eyes brightened; she didn't want her life force to keep draining either.

Although she could barely recover it by taking potions, constantly taking them was a waste of supplies.

Seeing Qin Feng’s troubled expression, she felt some understanding.

Being able to clear such a powerful buff must require some top-tier item.

It was reasonable for Qin Feng not to want to share it.

At this moment, Qin Feng sighed and said, "Forget it. For the glory of the Starlight Knights and the peace of the universe, I cannot worry about such things!"

Hearing this.

Ai Lin was immediately moved.

It seems...

This man, while powerful, also has quite a good character!

In an instant, Qin Feng’s image in her heart grew taller.

Qin Feng then spoke: "Knight Commander Ai Lin, join my territory!"

"???"

In an instant, Ai Lin’s little head was filled with question marks.

Join his territory?!

As a Knight Commander of the Starlight Knights, Ai Lin had naturally encountered many lords from other worlds.

She had been recruited hundreds, if not thousands, of times.

Without exception, she had refused.

At this moment, she suspected that she had been played by Qin Feng, and her previous feelings of being moved vanished instantly.

She said, "I am sorry, Tyrant Knight Commander. The Knights have regulations; I cannot join a player's territory!"

Qin Feng, however, wore a look of righteous indignation:

"This is a special time, Knight Commander Ai Lin. Do you really want to watch the evil creatures of the Underworld spread to the War Continent?"

"Sigh, it’s a pity. I brought out such a powerful item to share, yet I am still rejected..."

"If this continues, the evil faction will surely make a comeback!"

"..."

As the words fell.

Qin Feng’s face was filled with pain and struggle.

Ai Lin’s heart was moved once again.

It seems... she had wronged him!

She said, "If I join your territory, will I be unaffected by [Soul Erosion]?"

Qin Feng felt joy in his heart.

It worked!

He nodded and said, "Of course!"

"Alright, but you cannot lie to me."

Ai Lin finally nodded her little head.

The next moment.

"Ding-dong~ [Starlight Knight Commander · Ai Lin (SS-rank Hero)] requests to join your territory. Confirm?"

"Confirm!"

As the confirm button was pressed.

The ID above Ai Lin’s little head instantly turned green.

At the same time.

*Swish!*

The cool radiance of the Purification Aura descended from the sky.

The [Soul Erosion] effect on Ai Lin was instantly purified.

Ai Lin blinked her bright eyes in confusion.

Why did she feel... as if she had become dozens of times stronger?!

Her slender body was filled with a terrifying power she had never felt before!

Could it be that turning green also makes one stronger?

She hurriedly checked her status bar, and then...

Damn it!!

What are these auras?!

Her eyes widened instantly.

No wonder Qin Feng’s troops were so monstrous; with these auras added, it would be strange if they weren't strong.

Qin Feng said quietly, "These are all my secrets, Knight Commander Ai Lin. I hope you can keep them confidential."

Ai Lin’s expression turned serious, and she said solemnly, "Rest assured, even if I have to bet my life, I will not speak of them!"

Qin Feng smiled brightly, "No need to bet your life; aren't we all family now?"

"???"

Ai Lin was once again filled with question marks.

Why did she feel... like she had fallen into a trap?

But...

Ai Lin fell into a state of conflict.

Originally, she had intended to join Qin Feng’s territory only temporarily.

After clearing the secret realm, she planned to leave and return to the Knights.

But she hadn't expected Qin Feng to tell her such secrets.

Now... she felt embarrassed to leave his territory.

Leaving after using him.

Wouldn't that make her a scumbag?

At this point, Qin Feng said no more.

As a reborn person, one of his advantages was the ability to foresee the future.

He understood Ai Lin’s personality well.

This female knight commander, while hating evil, valued promises above all else.

As long as he didn't do anything excessive and fed her a few more "big pies," she would be firmly tied to his side.

Just like that, he had reeled in an SS-rank hero; how delightful!

He opened the hero panel to check Ai Lin’s attributes.

[Ai Lin] (Temporary Hero)

Description: A commoner girl from the Kula Empire who joined the Starlight Knights by chance, allowing her powerful talent to be revealed. Currently the Captain of the Seventh Knight Squad of the Starlight Knights, responsible for all matters in the Newbie Continent.

Level: 70

Grade: SS-rank

Physical/Magic Attack: 138,000

Defense: 72,000

HP: 29 billion

MP: 30 million

Skills:

1. [Starlight Charge (LV7)]: Launches a star-like charge attack. Deals [Number of troops led] * 7,000 Star Magic damage to all enemies in front. Cooldown: 30 min.

2. [Peerless Cavalry Commander (LV6)]: All cavalry in the led troops gain +60% Attack/Defense and +60% Movement Speed.

3. [Proof of Starlight (LV8)]: Summons stars, forcibly changing the current environment to a Starry Night. Led troops gain +200% Star Magic Attack, +50% Evasion, and +50% Movement Speed for 24 hours. Cavalry effects are doubled. After the skill ends, Ai Lin loses all skills for 3 days.

Loyalty: ???

Morale: 200

Food Consumption: 2,000/day