Chapter 277: with translation of chapter title

It's no surprise that this is a curse scarecrow formed from a third-rank transcendent; this effect is completely beyond what a second-rank could match.

Looking at the content displayed on the appraisal result, Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.

It's no surprise that this is a curse scarecrow formed from a third-rank transcendent; this effect is completely beyond what a second-rank could match.

Looking at the content displayed on the appraisal result, Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.

Looking at the content displayed on the appraisal result, Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.

Although first-rank and second-rank transcendent curse scarecrows both have the effect of strengthening the withering curse, they can never compare to a third-rank withering curse scarecrow.

Transcendent first-rank and second-rank curse scarecrows, although they similarly have the effect of strengthening the withering curse, can never compare to the third-rank withering curse scarecrow.

First-rank and second-rank curse scarecrows merely make the surrounding curse energy a bit richer, slightly enhancing the power of the withering and weakness curses.

Translation: "First-rank and second-rank curse scarecrows merely make the surrounding curse energy somewhat denser, slightly strengthening the power of the withering curse and weakness curse." Output: 【4】 First-rank and second-rank curse scarecrows merely make the surrounding curse energy somewhat denser, slightly strengthening the power of the withering curse and weakness curse.

However, they cannot make the curse energy in the outermost region of the withering ancient tree as rich as that near the tree trunk.

Translation: "But there is no way to make the curse energy in the outermost area of the withered ancient tree as dense as that near its trunk." Output: 【5】 But there is no way to make the curse energy in the outermost area of the withered ancient tree as dense as that near its trunk.

But a third-rank curse scarecrow can achieve this.

Translation: "However, a third-rank curse scarecrow can achieve this." Output: 【6】 However, a third-rank curse scarecrow can achieve this.

As long as they are within the range covered by the roots of the withering ancient tree, within a one-kilometer radius, nine third-rank curse scarecrows can be placed simultaneously.

Translation: "As long as they are placed within the area covered by the withered ancient tree's roots, within a one-kilometer radius, simultaneously placing nine third-rank curse scarecrows." Output: 【7】 As long as they are placed within the area covered by the withered ancient tree's roots, within a one-kilometer radius, simultaneously placing nine third-rank curse scarecrows.

Even if this area is at the edge of the withering ancient tree, it can make the curse energy in that area equal to that near the tree trunk, reaching the maximum concentration.

Translation: "Even if this area is at the edge of the withered ancient tree, it can make the curse energy in this area equal to that near its trunk, reaching the maximum density." Output: 【8】 Even if this area is at the edge of the withered ancient tree, it can make the curse energy in this area equal to that near its trunk, reaching the maximum density.

If enough third-rank curse scarecrows are placed at the edge of the territory, combined with the treemen's control over the withering and weakness curses, any ordinary third-rank transcendent who enters the coverage of the withering ancient tree will have no way out but death.

Translation: "If enough third-rank curse scarecrows are placed at the territory's edge, combined with the treeman's control over the withering and weakness curses, any ordinary third-rank transcendent who enters the coverage area of the withered ancient tree will have only a dead end." Output: 【9】 If enough third-rank curse scarecrows are placed at the territory's edge, combined with the treeman's control over the withering and weakness curses, any ordinary third-rank transcendent who enters the coverage area of the withered ancient tree will have only a dead end.

Besides this, third-rank curse scarecrows have an additional new effect.

Translation: "Besides this, third-rank curse scarecrows also have a completely new effect." Output: 【10】 Besides this, third-rank curse scarecrows also have a completely new effect.

Third-rank curse scarecrows can actively detonate themselves, releasing powerful curse energy that indiscriminately harms all living beings nearby, capable of killing even a third-rank transcendent at most.

Translation: "Third-rank curse scarecrows can actively detonate, releasing powerful curse energy that indiscriminately harms all surrounding living beings, capable of killing up to a third-rank transcendent." Output: 【11】 Third-rank curse scarecrows can actively detonate, releasing powerful curse energy that indiscriminately harms all surrounding living beings, capable of killing up to a third-rank transcendent.

In other words, these curse scarecrows formed from the deaths of third-rank transcendents, when detonated, have a chance to replace another third-rank transcendent.

Translation: "In other words, these curse scarecrows formed from the death of third-rank transcendents, upon detonation, have a chance to replace another third-rank transcendent." Output: 【12】 In other words, these curse scarecrows formed from the death of third-rank transcendents, upon detonation, have a chance to replace another third-rank transcendent.

If the third-rank transcendent killed by the self-destruction of a third-rank curse scarecrow, upon death, turns into another third-rank curse scarecrow, wouldn't that mean there's hope to replace yet another third-rank transcendent? 'Is this an infinite nesting doll?'

Translation: "If the third-rank transcendent killed by the self-detonation of a third-rank curse scarecrow, after death, his corpse again transforms into a third-rank curse scarecrow, isn't there then hope of replacing another third-rank transcendent? 'Isn't this an infinite nesting doll?'" Output: 【13】 If the third-rank transcendent killed by the self-detonation of a third-rank curse scarecrow, after death, his corpse again transforms into a third-rank curse scarecrow, isn't there then hope of replacing another third-rank transcendent? 'Isn't this an infinite nesting doll?'

Su Hao chuckled and shook his head; whether it's the passive or active effect of the third-rank curse scarecrow, he is very satisfied.

Translation: "Su Hao shook his head and smiled; whether the passive or active effect of the third-rank curse scarecrow, he was very satisfied." Output: 【14】 Su Hao shook his head and smiled; whether the passive or active effect of the third-rank curse scarecrow, he was very satisfied.

Even though the chance of a third-rank transcendent's corpse turning into a curse scarecrow after death is not high, for the withering ancient tree this is still a tremendous boost, greatly increasing the territory's security.

Translation: "Even if the probability of a third-rank transcendent's corpse transforming into a curse scarecrow after death is not high, for the withered ancient tree this is still a huge improvement, giving the territory's security greater assurance." Output: 【15】 Even if the probability of a third-rank transcendent's corpse transforming into a curse scarecrow after death is not high, for the withered ancient tree this is still a huge improvement, giving the territory's security greater assurance.

From now on, any third-rank transcendent lacking the ability to resist curses or any special skills will not dare to pass through the area where third-rank curse scarecrows are present and enter Su Hao's territory.

Translation: "From now on, any third-rank transcendent lacking the ability to resist curses or any special skill will not be able to pass through the area where third-rank curse scarecrows are located and enter Su Hao's territory." Output: 【16】 From now on, any third-rank transcendent lacking the ability to resist curses or any special skill will not be able to pass through the area where third-rank curse scarecrows are located and enter Su Hao's territory.

The only shortcoming is that the number of third-rank curse scarecrows is too low to cover the edge of the territory.

Translation: "The only shortcoming is that the number of third-rank curse scarecrows is too small to cover the territory's edge." Output: 【17】 The only shortcoming is that the number of third-rank curse scarecrows is too small to cover the territory's edge.

However, this is not a major problem; Su Hao can be certain that the evil god will not simply give up.

Translation: "However, this is not a major problem; Su Hao can be certain that the evil god will not let it rest." Output: 【18】 However, this is not a major problem; Su Hao can be certain that the evil god will not let it rest.

After all, Su Hao is the sole anchor of the night and death goddess in this world; to prevent her from awakening, Su Hao must be dealt with.

Translation: "After all, Su Hao is the sole anchor of the goddess of night and death in this world; if one wishes to prevent her from awakening, Su Hao must be dealt with." Output: 【19】 After all, Su Hao is the sole anchor of the goddess of night and death in this world; if one wishes to prevent her from awakening, Su Hao must be dealt with.

This time, they underestimated Su Hao's strength, resulting in the total annihilation of the sixteen undead legions they sent; not even a third-rank transcendent hatred escaped, all perishing at the edge of Su Hao's territory.

Translation: "This time, because they still underestimated Su Hao's strength, the sixteen undead legions they sent were completely wiped out; not even a third-rank transcendent abomination escaped, all dying at the edge of Su Hao's territory." Output: 【20】 This time, because they still underestimated Su Hao's strength, the sixteen undead legions they sent were completely wiped out; not even a third-rank transcendent abomination escaped, all dying at the edge of Su Hao's territory.

Next time, the undead creatures sent by the evil god will be more numerous and stronger.

Translation: "Then next time, the undead creatures dispatched by the evil god will become more numerous and stronger." Output: 【21】 Then next time, the undead creatures dispatched by the evil god will become more numerous and stronger.

As long as those undead creatures are killed again, the number of third-rank curse scarecrows will inevitably increase.

Translation: "As long as those undead creatures are killed again, third-rank curse scarecrows will surely increase in number." Output: 【22】 As long as those undead creatures are killed again, third-rank curse scarecrows will surely increase in number.

If luck is on our side and the evil god sends forth fourth-rank transcendent undead creatures, perhaps there is still hope to transform them into fourth-rank curse scarecrows.

Translation: "If fortunate, the evil gods dispatching fourth-rank transcendent undead creatures might still allow transformation into fourth-rank curse scarecrows." Output: 【23】 If fortunate, the evil gods dispatching fourth-rank transcendent undead creatures might still allow transformation into fourth-rank curse scarecrows.

Third-rank curse scarecrows possess such formidable power; what about fourth-rank...

Translation: "Third-rank transcendent curse scarecrows have such a powerful effect; then fourth-rank transcendent..." Output: 【24】 Third-rank transcendent curse scarecrows have such a powerful effect; then fourth-rank transcendent...

Thinking of this, Su Hao couldn't help but smile, looking forward to the evil god's next attack.

Translation: "Thinking of this, Su Hao involuntarily showed a smile, somewhat anticipating the evil gods' next attack." Output: 【25】 Thinking of this, Su Hao involuntarily showed a smile, somewhat anticipating the evil gods' next attack.

However, his opponent is ultimately the evil god; even though most of their power is restrained by the night and death goddess,

Translation: "However, his opponent is after all the evil god; even if most of the evil god's power is restrained by the goddess of night and death." Output: 【26】 However, his opponent is after all the evil god; even if most of the evil god's power is restrained by the goddess of night and death.

but the evil god remains, and Su Hao still has a huge gap with them; if he lets his guard down, the person who falls could very well be him.

Translation: "But that is still the evil god; Su Hao and it have a huge gap, and if he lets his guard down, the person who falls to the ground could very well be him." Output: 【27】 But that is still the evil god; Su Hao and it have a huge gap, and if he lets his guard down, the person who falls to the ground could very well be him.

To prepare for the evil god's next attack, Su Hao must further strengthen both his territory and his own power.

Translation: "To prepare for the evil god's next attack, Su Hao must further strengthen his territory and his own strength." Output: 【28】 To prepare for the evil god's next attack, Su Hao must further strengthen his territory and his own strength.

Afterwards, Su Hao summoned Pu Wenyao and instructed:

Translation: "Afterwards, Su Hao summoned Pu Wenyao and instructed:" Output: 【29】 Afterwards, Su Hao summoned Pu Wenyao and instructed:

"Wenyao, arrange to bring all the corpses of these undead creatures into the coverage of the death stele, transform them all into our undead creatures, prioritizing the transformation of those third-rank transcendent hatreds."

Translation: "\"Wenyao, arrange to haul all these undead creatures' corpses into the coverage area of the death tombstone, transforming them all into our undead creatures, prioritizing the transformation of third-rank transcendent abominations. \"" Output: 【30】 "Wenyao, arrange to haul all these undead creatures' corpses into the coverage area of the death tombstone, transforming them all into our undead creatures, prioritizing the transformation of third-rank transcendent abominations."

With the death stele present, Su Hao's utilization of enemies can be said to reach one hundred percent.

Translation: "With the death tombstone present, Su Hao's utilization rate of enemies can be said to have reached one hundred percent." Output: 【31】 With the death tombstone present, Su Hao's utilization rate of enemies can be said to have reached one hundred percent.

If luck is good, during the transformation of these corpses, causing an anomaly that summons a dark bone dragon, then the utilization rate of these corpses will exceed one hundred percent!

Translation: "If fortunate, during the transformation of these corpses, causing an anomaly that summons a dark bone dragon, then the utilization rate of these corpses will exceed one hundred percent!" Output: 【32】 If fortunate, during the transformation of these corpses, causing an anomaly that summons a dark bone dragon, then the utilization rate of these corpses will exceed one hundred percent!

Transforming these undead corpses requires a large amount of energy crystals, making Su Hao feel quite helpless due to the severe shortage of energy crystals.

Translation: "Transforming these undead creatures' corpses requires a large amount of energy crystals, making Su Hao feel rather helpless, as the shortage of energy crystals is truly huge." Output: 【33】 Transforming these undead creatures' corpses requires a large amount of energy crystals, making Su Hao feel rather helpless, as the shortage of energy crystals is truly huge.

Fortunately, the dwarven kingdom's capital has already relocated here, and with Su Hao's consent, Iron Beard has begun constructing a new dwarven kingdom in the dark forest.

Translation: "Fortunately, the dwarven tribe's capital has already relocated here, and after obtaining Su Hao's consent, Iron Beard has begun constructing a new dwarven kingdom in the dark forest." Output: 【34】 Fortunately, the dwarven tribe's capital has already relocated here, and after obtaining Su Hao's consent, Iron Beard has begun constructing a new dwarven kingdom in the dark forest.

In the future, more and more dwarves will come to the dark forest to participate in building the dwarven nation.

Translation: "In the future, more and more dwarves will come to the dark forest to participate in the construction of the dwarven nation." Output: 【35】 In the future, more and more dwarves will come to the dark forest to participate in the construction of the dwarven nation.

At the same time, these dwarves can further mine the transcendent ore veins in the dark forest.

Translation: "At the same time, these dwarves can also further mine the transcendent ore veins in the dark forest." Output: 【36】 At the same time, these dwarves can also further mine the transcendent ore veins in the dark forest.

Such a vast dark forest certainly cannot have only a single energy crystal mine.

Translation: "Such a vast dark forest certainly cannot have only one energy crystal mine." Output: 【37】 Such a vast dark forest certainly cannot have only one energy crystal mine.

If mining efforts are increased, combined with energy crystal diamonds and crimson flame crystal stones, then the output of various transcendent items in Su Hao's territory will greatly increase, and the growth of his power will also be larger.

Translation: "As long as mining efforts are increased, combined with energy crystals and crimson flame crystals, the output of various transcendent items within Su Hao's territory will see a greater increase, and the extent of strength growth will also be larger." Output: 【38】 As long as mining efforts are increased, combined with energy crystals and crimson flame crystals, the output of various transcendent items within Su Hao's territory will see a greater increase, and the extent of strength growth will also be larger.

"Understood, boss, I'll take care of it right away."

Translation: "\"Okay, boss, I'll go arrange this right away. \"" Output: 【39】 "Okay, boss, I'll go arrange this right away."

Pu Wenyao nodded heavily; today she is wearing a loose set of pajamas, the tightness of her chest bulges has lessened considerably, and even just a nodding motion causes her to sway noticeably up and down.

Translation: "Pu Wenyao nodded heavily; today she wore a loose set of pajamas, the tightness of her chest bonds much reduced, so even just a nodding motion caused her to sway greatly up and down." Output: 【40】 Pu Wenyao nodded heavily; today she wore a loose set of pajamas, the tightness of her chest bonds much reduced, so even just a nodding motion caused her to sway greatly up and down.

Moreover, her petite stature makes her a head shorter than Su Hao; from Su Hao's perspective looking down...

Translation: "Moreover, her petite stature, being a head shorter than Su Hao, from Su Hao's perspective looking down..." Output: 【41】 Moreover, her petite stature, being a head shorter than Su Hao, from Su Hao's perspective looking down...

The scenery is simply breathtaking, fair as jade, round and full! Su Hao: ……

Translation: "That scenery is simply breathtaking, fair as jade, round and full! Su Hao: ……" Output: 【42】 That scenery is simply breathtaking, fair as jade, round and full! Su Hao: ……

How does it feel that this little girl seems to have grown a bit? Is it because her recent life has been more moist and she's been eating better? But these guys really don't take me seriously, do they? The snow woman wanders around wrapped only in a blanket whenever she has something to do, and Pu Wenyao's situation is no better; only Ling Xue'er is somewhat normal.

Translation: "How come this little girl seems to have grown a bit? Is it because her recent life has been more moist and she's been eating better? But these guys really don't take me seriously; Xue Nv wanders around wrapped only in a blanket, Pu Wenyao's situation is no better, and only Ling Xue'er is somewhat normal." Output: 【43】 How come this little girl seems to have grown a bit? Is it because her recent life has been more moist and she's been eating better? But these guys really don't take me seriously; Xue Nv wanders around wrapped only in a blanket, Pu Wenyao's situation is no better, and only Ling Xue'er is somewhat normal.

Hmm……

Translation: "Hmm……" Output: 【44】 Hmm……

Saying that isn't accurate either; she belongs to the impoverished, basically having no scenery worth looking at……

Translation: "Saying that isn't accurate either; her situation is simply too barren, with hardly any scenery to see……" Output: 【45】 Saying that isn't accurate either; her situation is simply too barren, with hardly any scenery to see……

Su Hao laughed and shook his head, gave a few instructions, then headed toward the shelter.

Translation: "Su Hao laughed and shook his head, after giving a few orders he headed toward the shelter." Output: 【46】 Su Hao laughed and shook his head, after giving a few orders he headed toward the shelter.

To be honest, looking at such a wonderful yet easily attainable scenery, saying one isn't moved is lying.

Translation: "To be frank, looking at such wonderful and easily attainable scenery, saying one isn't moved is lying." Output: 【47】 To be frank, looking at such wonderful and easily attainable scenery, saying one isn't moved is lying.

In this new world, there is a potential rule known to everyone: everything within the territory belongs to the lord, including every item and……

Translation: "In this new world, there is a potential rule known to everyone: everything within the territory belongs to the lord, including every item, and……" Output: 【48】 In this new world, there is a potential rule known to everyone: everything within the territory belongs to the lord, including every item, and……

every person!

Translation: "Every person!" Output: 【49】 Every person!

Pu Wenyao and the others are well aware of this; after so many days together, even if no romantic feelings have arisen, they still hold a favorable impression of Su Hao.

Translation: "Pu Wenyao and the others are well aware of this; after so many days of getting along, even if no feelings have developed, they still have a good impression of Su Hao." Output: 【50】 Pu Wenyao and the others are well aware of this; after so many days of getting along, even if no feelings have developed, they still have a good impression of Su Hao.

In the apocalypse where one cannot guarantee safety from morning to evening, a strong person who can let people be safe and worry‑free has a deadly attraction—not to mention the opposite sex, even the same sex feels it.

However, the problem of the evil god hasn't been resolved yet, so Su Hao doesn't want to be distracted by this for now.

Hmm…

If one day he can't hold back, then he'll get to experience this scenery up close.

Pu Wenyao doesn't know what Su Hao is thinking, but if she did, she might feel more at ease, after all, the benefits she has received are completely disproportionate to the price she has paid.

After Su Hao left, she hurriedly arranged for the undead creatures to transport these corpses, meticulously carrying out Su Hao's task.

Under Pu Wenyao's command, the undead creatures within the territory were orderly divided into two large teams.

One team of undead creatures is specifically responsible for transporting those huge hateful corpses.

These hateful creatures were over a hundred meters tall in life, and after death they still retain that huge stature; all the undead creatures in the territory are at least Supernatural First Rank, so working together it's not too big a problem.

The other team of undead creatures is undertaking another important task: sorting and neatly arranging the remaining undead corpses.

They placed the corpses of First Rank skeleton monsters and Second Tier undead knights and other undead creatures separately, ensuring each type of undead corpse was properly sorted for later conversion and processing. As the hauling work proceeded, those huge abomination corpses were transported one by one to the vicinity of the Death Tombstone.

As long as it is within its area of effect, the Death Tombstone has a chance to transform any corpse into an undead creature.

After consuming sufficient Energy Crystals, deep black light began to surge around the Death Tombstone, these lights slowly enveloping the abomination corpses, forming black light spheres, initiating the transformation ritual.

Over time, the abomination corpses enveloped by the black light spheres gradually underwent changes.

The light spheres gradually burst open, from which one after another brand-new abomination reaching a height of a hundred meters emerged.

These newly born abominations were pretty much the same as the usual ones seen.

However, when the twelfth abomination was being transformed, an unprecedented mutation occurred.

This newly born abomination was completely different from its predecessors, its physique much more robust, far surpassing ordinary abominations, giving a more shocking visual effect.

What's more strange, its body was covered with dense tumors.

Moreover, its entire body was covered in a deep blackness; this blackness was deep and mysterious, seeming able to swallow all light, making this abomination appear even more unfathomable.

Pu Wenyao quickly noticed this distinct abomination, which astonished her.

She hurriedly set aside her work, quickly ran to the shelter, and anxiously knocked on Su Hao's door.

"Boss, something's up!" Pu Wenyao's voice carried a hint of urgency. "The Death Tombstone seems to have produced some kind of anomaly, actually summoning an abomination with a strange appearance. Come with me to take a look!"

Su Hao opened the door to see Pu Wenyao's anxious face.

And her chest heaved violently from her rapid running.

Those exaggerated breasts bounced up and down noticeably with her breathing.

"……"

Su Hao looked down, the snowy landscape lay before him in full view.

You're playing with fire, girl!

Good thing my self-control is strong, otherwise you'd be in danger!

"Take me over to have a look."

Su Hao took a deep breath, followed Wenyao behind her to the abomination transformation area, and at a glance saw that abomination which Wenyao had described as "strange".

This abomination was indeed different, its physique and appearance exuding an unusual aura.

Su Hao's curiosity was instantly piqued; he took out the Omniscient Magic Book and used its recording function on this special undead creature.

Obviously, this undead creature is a brand-new species; recording it will enhance the Omniscient Magic Book's effectiveness regardless of its strength.

【Shadow Abomination】

Supernatural Grade: Third Tier

Skills: Shadow Blast, Flesh Corrosion…… Shadow Shield description: This is a special undead creature belonging to the Goddess of Night and Death; the Shadow Abomination not only retains the traits of undead creatures, but its body is also infused with rich dark elements, enabling it to wield powerful dark magic.

……

Looking at the content displayed on the Omniscient Magic Book, Su Hao's expression shifted from curiosity to delight, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"An undead creature of the Goddess of Night and Death, no wonder……"

This undead creature not only possesses the traits of undead beings but also fuses with rich dark elements, enabling it to cast dark magic, granting it many attack methods.

Among the many skills, the one Su Hao values most is the skill named "Shadow Blast".

【Shadow Blast】

Skill Tier: Third Tier effect: The Shadow Abomination can detonate the tumors on its body, releasing a powerful dark element shockwave that deals devastating damage to all living beings within a five-hundred-meter radius.

……

The power of this skill left Su Hao feeling very satisfied.

As a Third Tier skill, its burst power and coverage range are quite considerable.

Know that not all Third Tier Supernatural beings can master Third Tier skills.

Some weaker Third Tier Supernatural beings might not even possess Second Tier skills.

Being able to possess a Supernatural Third Tier skill, the Shadow Abomination's strength is not far off; moreover, this is an extremely potent burst skill.

During the Evil God's previous attack, Su Hao also killed several abominations and used their corpses for summoning, yet no such change occurred.

Moreover, among the ten abominations summoned earlier, no such special individual appeared.

Su Hao understood that this must be because the undead creatures in his territory gradually increased, allowing the Goddess of Night and Death to recover more of her divine power, causing the Death Tombstone to change.

Afterwards, Su Hao opened the Death Tombstone's information panel.

【Death Tombstone】

Supernatural Grade: Fifth Tier

Effect 1——Undead Strengthening: (omitted)

Effect 2——Undead Conversion: (omitted)

Effect 3——Death Suppression: (omitted) Effect 4——Night Summon: When transforming corpses, there is a chance to let the summoned undead creature contain dark elements, turning it into a special Shadow Undead capable of using shadow magic.

……

"As expected!"

Su Hao nodded, showing a look of understanding.

Although the Death Tombstone's Supernatural Grade remained Fifth Tier, its original effects of Undead Strengthening, Undead Conversion, and Death Suppression had not changed.

But a new effect was added——Night Summon.

With this additional effect, when transforming corpses, the Death Tombstone now has a certain chance to imbue the summoned undead creature with dark elements, causing it to metamorphose into a special Shadow Undead.

Such Shadow Undead not only inherit the formidable abilities of the original undead creatures, but also combine the power of shadow magic.

This means these Shadow Undead can freely maneuver in darkness, using shadow for attack and defense, greatly enhancing their combat and survival capabilities.

This change not only boosts the overall strength of undead creatures in his territory, but also provides him with more possibilities and flexibility for future combat strategies.

(End of Chapter)