[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac":3,"chapter-universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Universal Lord: The Zero-Troop Building Maniac",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1941994,2690,"Chapter 12","universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>In addition to a massive amount of territory energy, a special material is also needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That material is very rare in the early stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's first build a mysterious shop and buy some rice and vegetables to improve everyone's diet,\" Su Yu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu spent 5000 units of territory energy to construct a mysterious shop on an empty plot at the top of the desolate mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious shop sells all kinds of strange and exotic items, which are automatically refreshed daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can also be manually refreshed for 200 units of territory energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small house covering 10 square meters rose from the ground,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with only one sales window and no door, looking like a small convenience store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu stepped forward and looked at the items on sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not finding anything he liked, he casually spent 200 units of territory energy to refresh the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this refresh, he immediately let out a curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing crystal appeared in the sales list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hero's Heart·Advanced]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can upgrade the Hero Hall and increase the territory's hero limit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second hero can now be recruited!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Hero's Heart]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Advanced]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Upgrades the Hero Hall to a Hero Chamber, increases the maximum number of heroes in the territory by 1.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Price: 30,000 Territory Energy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>30,000 Territory Energy was a staggering amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it did not deter Su Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a surge of excitement, he gritted his teeth and purchased the [Hero's Heart].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he missed this chance, the item would be refreshed tomorrow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upgrade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal stone radiating white light gradually dissipated,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>transforming into a curtain of light that enveloped the house where Su Yu and Sylph slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Hero Hall] changed its appearance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>upgrading to the advanced-grade [Hero Chamber].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark brown floor, supported by four round wooden pillars,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>featured intricate carvings and eaves on all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering an area of 100 square meters, it nearly touched the nearby mysterious shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the Hero Chamber, Su Yu was highly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually built a cottage, increasing the population limit by 2,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then, with great excitement, he extended his hand and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recruit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous sound,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resounding throughout the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It drew the attention of all the working farmers in the territory,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even Sylph in the northern forest stopped, leaped to the treetops, and looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind moved, the trees moved, the mountains moved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it was the light moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white sun appeared in the sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>outshining the original sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire world was bathed in a blinding white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light, an intense, overwhelming light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white light shone upon the [Hero Chamber].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like glass, it shattered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and a graceful figure emerged from the broken light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the light in the world converged on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming a set of silver-white armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was entirely white,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her six wings were white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her hair and eyes were white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Obtained a \"Mythical\" hero unit — Mythical Angel of Light]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mythical Angel of Light: Noah Elothi]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Combat Power: 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Holy Light, Light Guardian, Holy Sword of Light]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Loyalty: 70 \"Duty-bound\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An… angel?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel race is one of the supreme races in the multiverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To actually obtain a mythical… angel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings… my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elothi gazed down at Su Yu, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Due to your dazed expression, Noah Elothi is very disappointed. Loyalty -1, current loyalty: 69.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Noah Elothi's loyalty has dropped from \"Duty-bound\" to \"Neglectful\".]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu was momentarily confused, what was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elothi's wings dissipated into white light, and she stood on the ground, surveying the surroundings of the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate eyebrows furrowed even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Due to the barrenness of your territory, Noah Elothi is very disappointed. Loyalty -1, current loyalty: 68.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… angel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu couldn't help but speak up; if he didn't do something soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and if a mythic angel's loyalty dropped below 60 and she defected,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he would be crying too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, what is it?\" Ilody glanced at Su Yu with a cool expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her silver pupils giving her an unapproachable look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silve, also a mythic hero, had called him \"my lord\" right after being recruited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilody's attitude made Su Yu feel like complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was he supposed to get along with this… ice-cold angel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he just give up and recruit a new one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu was a bit reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that the conditions for recruiting a new hero were very strict,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A mythic angel, how could she be so easily abandoned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it seemed she was a flying unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have to put in more effort and get along with her well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to show the same level of attention he had when he first met Sylph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must not let his guard down with others just because of Sylph's gentleness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu's expression turned serious as he said, \"The territory is newly established. Please explore the surrounding mist and kill the monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ilody looked at Su Yu indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu also looked at Ilody, his gaze unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stared at each other, eyes locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until beads of cold sweat began to form on Su Yu's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilody said lightly, \"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Su Yu asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was usually when loyalty was low that a subject would refuse their lord,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the lord's orders had touched their bottom line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is asking you to kill some monsters already touching your bottom line?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These ants are not worthy of my efforts,\" Ilody shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Su Yu was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mythic angel of light really was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not worthy of your efforts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bottom line... was truly arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Su Yu thought of the demonic flame dark dragon lurking outside Bai Bai Xiaowei's territory to the northwest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat eager to see how this mythic angel of light would fare against the demonic flame dark dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>an unexpected change occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 5 arrow defense tower in the territory suddenly boomed with a loud noise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, arrows shot out, slicing through the air, flying toward the distant sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilody, on the other hand, looked surprised, staring intently at the arrow defense tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a powerful force of rules in a territory of such insignificant beings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Because of the strength of your territory, Noah Ilody is satisfied. Loyalty +10, current loyalty: 78.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Noah Ilody's loyalty has increased from \"Slacking\" to \"Dedicated to Duty.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on with this woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu looked at the cold beauty angel beside him, who, despite her expressionless face, exuded arrogance and nobility, and felt a sense of oddness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Ilody stood there holding a sign, her six white wings trembling slightly behind her. The sign read 'Flowers'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please... dear readers, give me a flower... If, if possible, some comments would be even better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am deeply grateful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed deeply, and a blush spread from her ears to her fair neck under her silver hair.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1190,"2026-06-15T03:53:46.766Z","2026-06-15T04:25:06.961Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3bf3636bf7cf56bbb6a8ae5cb6cb434d8a1caf8ffd7639799fe92dee92d51319","universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-chapter-13","universal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-chapter-11",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Funiversal-lord-the-zero-troop-building-maniac-cover.jpg"]