A Journey That Changed The World.

Chapter 1153: Ashfang Scorpions

Archerʼs fists crackled with mana as he drove a punch into the Ashfang Kingʼs carapace, which sounded like a thunderclap. The force shattered the beastʼs armored shell and sent it flying backward. ”That may have been too much,ʼ he thought with a chuckle. ʼBut it will show them whoʼs in charge here.ʼ

The monsterʼs massive body crashed into the far wall. Seconds later, the chamber fell into silence, the echoes of the collision fading as Archer stepped forward where the king lay crumpled, barely moving, its form a twisted mass of broken armor.

Archer paused, his eyes cold and calculating, before he raised his hand as a shimmering light enveloped the wounded creature. Aurora Healing surged, weaving through the kingʼs battered body, knitting its carapace together and mending flesh.

The once-crippled monster healed within moments, leading him to scan it to find out its rank. [Ashfang King Scorpion] [Rank S] ʼOh Rank S, this is interesting,ʼ Archer mused with a smile.

After that thought, he turned toward the queen, who appeared from the nest as she spoke. ʼWill we be slaves to you?ʼ ”No, I have no intention of enslaving monsters,” he replied in an honest tone. ”They donʼt grow strong when burdened by chains. I prefer my creatures to roam free in my Domain and make their way in life without my help.”

Suddenly, the Ashfang King Scorpion appeared next to him and bowed. ʼThat strike shattered my armor. I must admit itʼs refreshing coming across someone stronger,ʼ a male voice echoed in his mind.

Archer smiled when hearing this before opening a portal to the Domain, ”Let me show you two your new home. I just got trillions of Umbraworms, so food isnʼt an issue anymore.” When the Ashfang Scorpions heard this, loud chitters echoed throughout the colony. This caused him to look at the queen, who quickly exclaimed, ”The worms are a favorite of our race. We can rarely catch them unless they fall into a trap.ʼ

He chuckled before summoning hundreds of the giant worms that writhed around until he spoke, ”You two can eat, the other scorpions can go after.”

As Archerʼs words escaped his lips, the couple lunged forward, tearing into one worm with ferocity. He stood at the edge of the colony as the monsters eagerly swarmed around the piles of Umbraworms. ʼGreedy fuckers! Looks like capturing those worms was a good call,ʼ he thought while watching the scene. ʼThe Umbraworm colony is already growing, which is shocking.ʼ

Their sharp pincers snapped hungrily, tearing into the wriggling creatures with a ferocity that made the ground tremble. A high-pitched, excited chittering echoed through the colony, rising in volume as the monsters devoured their feast.

The sound was almost like a celebration, a chorus of approval for the endless food Archer had promised. An hour later, the feast had ended, causing the queen to turn to him with her dozen black eyes. ʼWe accept your offer and will fight for you, Master,ʼ she revealed.

Archer nodded before opening a portal to an empty part of the Domain and stepped through as the king followed behind. They appeared on an expansive grassland that connected to the jungle.

He closed his eyes before shaping the terrain into an underground world that was connected with the previous tunnels so the monsters could fight. Minutes later, Archer had finished creating their new home.

Afterward, he expanded the size of the Domain, draining most of his mana and causing him to collapse to one knee. The Ashfang King, concerned, gently lifted him with his claw and placed him on his back. ʼRest, Master,ʼ the monster said. ʼYou look exhausted.ʼ ʼʼThank you, but Iʼll be fine in a few minutes,” Archer replied while watching the army of scorpions entering the Domain.

The king and queen directed them underground with loud hisses. When the creatures were in their new home, they got to work. He jumped off the monsterʼs back as his gaze fixed on the bustling creatures below. ʼSeems like it is natural for them to create a new colony,ʼ he mused while admiring their work.

Archer watched as the creatures moved with purpose, their sharp claws cutting through the earth as they carved tunnels and chambers. Workers scurried around, hauling bits of stone and soil, quickly shaping the underground colony.

The air was thick with busy chittering while the scorpions working. His eyes narrowed as he watched the creatures construct their new home, walls reinforced with hardened clay and small chambers lined with intricate patterns.

Despite their appearance, Archer found out there was a kind of beauty in their determination, a quiet efficiency that made him pause. He shook his head and returned to the real world while thinking. ”Time to go capture more.ʼ

He was now standing in an empty Ashfang nest as other monsters swarmed in. This made him smile before summoning the Shadow Creatures and ordering them to kidnap any monsters, which left this part of the underground world empty.

Archer was happy with the results and decided to check up on the Domain in a few weeks to see how many monsters he had collected. Following that, he continued down one of the dark tunnels until he reached the forest. ʼIʼll find a few more before heading back to the cabin,ʼ he pondered while stepping into the darkness.

When appeared there, several blasts hit him but thanks to Anti-Magic, it destroyed the attacks causing him to spot the culprit. They were three-headed monsters that were dark green and looked menacing.

The creatures were the size of small buildings and looked strong, which excited him. ʼHydraʼs! Maybe the sisters can lead them to me. They would be happy to do that,ʼ he thought.

Archer swiftly scanned the approaching monsters, assessing their ranks. His gaze narrowed in approval when he saw their classification. [Forest Hydra] [Rank S]

Impressed, he counted twenty of them closing in on his position. His violet eyes shimmered with purpose as he opened a portal to the Domain, summoning the Hydra sisters Azura, Sable, and Raven.

The Abyssal Hydras towered over their distant cousins, which scared the smaller monsters. He noticed his creatures were four times the size of forest ones. As soon as the girls caught sight of him, their excitement was noticeable. ʼOh no! Here we go,ʼ he internally complained, as he knew what was going to happen.

Archer saw them getting over-excited before they charged toward him. Azura, the largest of the three, swung her massive head in his direction. Her strength sent him hurtling through the air.

He crashed against the ground; the impact jarring his body, but he quickly recovered as the Hydra sisters went to work. With a roar, they tamed the Forest Hydras, their existence commanding and overwhelming.

The underground monsters, mesmerized by the sistersʼ power, eagerly followed them, like lost ducklings drawn to their new leaders. Archer came to a stop by using his claws to slow himself down. ʼDamn sisters, always so heavy-handed,ʼ he thought while teleporting to the three.

Following that, Archer appeared in the air, causing Raven and Sable to get excited but he raised his hand, ”Donʼt hit me anymore but I need to know can you lead these Hydras?” The sisters looked at each other as their eyes narrowed at him. He chuckles before commenting, ”I will spend more time with each of you and wonʼt neglect you anymore, even if Iʼm busy.”

Upon hearing this, the Hydras grew excited once more. This time, however, they didnʼt attack him. Instead, he opened a portal to the Domain, allowing the sisters to guide the Forest Hydras into their new home.

Azura let out a loud screech, which told the monsters to set up a home in the swamp and breed so they could build another army. Following this, Archer opened a Gate back to the cabin. The storm was still there, but not as bad as the wind and rain had calmed down. He was standing on the ledge overlooking the waves that crashed against the cliffs below. While doing that Alexaʼs voice reached his ears, ”Sorry for bringing up your past babe, I didnʼt mean to anger you.”

Archer turned around with a smile as he responded, ”I was just thinking, you didnʼt anger me at all.”

When Alexa heard his answer, a smile lit up her beautiful face, and she quickly wrapped him in a tight embrace. He held her close, returning the gesture before leaning in to give her a passionate kiss.

The young woman shivered with delight but quickly returned the kiss, causing the couple to grow more intense. Archer teleported them to the Domains treehouse where he started ravaging her.

She embraced everything, urging him on. When the couple finally finished, they began preparing to leave for the cabin. Just then, his father, Harry, appeared with a broad grin and exclaimed, ”Looks like Iʼll be getting grandbabies soon!” [Drop some powerstones, comments, and gifts to help the novel grow; I appreciate all the support you can give]