Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

25: Chapter 25 Moao Mountain Town 9 25: Chapter 25 Moao Mountain Town 9 Luo Ming’s spear was the longest, so it was the first to stab the Wood Puppet Monster.

However, the extremely sharp spearhead came to an abrupt halt after piercing the chest of the Wood Puppet Monster, unable to advance even an inch further.

Yet Luo Ming did not show any signs of surprise on his face.

It was clear that he knew he could not penetrate the opponent’s flesh.

At the same time, Li Hu’s Yanling Saber also struck at the Wood Puppet Monster’s legs.

Clang…

Unfortunately, after the strike, it only produced a sound.

It wasn’t until the last Longsword was about to slash across its body that the Wood Puppet Monster’s face finally showed a hint of apprehension.

First, it turned its head to dodge, then the fingers on its right hand moved slightly.

Boom…

crack…

Suddenly, a sound of the earth shaking and mountains rocking erupted.

The tree closest to the four of them began to shake violently.

Soon after, the tree suddenly uprooted itself, as if coming to life, with branches swaying like human arms.

Following this, the second, third, and up to the eighth tree nearby also came to life, all uprooting and using their branches to gather quickly toward the center.

The countless branches of the eight trees stretched towards the three men like snakes and monsters, quickly and completely surrounding them with no space to escape.

Just moments ago, it was the three of them surrounding the Wood Puppet Monster.

In an instant, the roles of attack and defense had reversed.

Luo Ming’s face showed some panic, while Li Hu remained calm, simply casting his gaze at the young man with the sword, waiting for his decision.

“Getting entangled will be troublesome.

First, break through these trees!”

Upon hearing the young man’s words, Luo Ming and Li Hu immediately responded.

One used his spear to pull and thrust, and the other swung his saber left and right, instantly cutting countless branches and vines.

The young leader was even more extraordinary; as his sword light danced, he not only severed vines and branches but even cut through the trunks of three or four large trees directly.

However, the young man’s eyebrows arched as he realized something and quickly turned to look at the spot where the Wood Puppet Monster had just been, his face turning terribly grim.

The Wood Puppet Monster was nowhere to be seen.

“We were fooled; these trees weren’t made into puppets yet!”

As if to confirm his words, the fierce trees lost their vitality at once, all branches and vines falling off and crashing to the ground.

Seeing Luo Ming escape, the young man sneered coldly, “Leader Luo, don’t rejoice too soon.

To control eight such large trees simultaneously, this Deceitful Monster is likely close to Intermediate.

Once it breaks through, there’ll be no room for your camps around Redwood Ridge.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Ming’s face turned tense and perplexed.

Just as he was about to speak, Shi Qing led four others running over.

When they reached the three, the five immediately knelt and prostrated on the ground:

“Shi Qing from Da Shi Camp, humbly thanks the two lords and Leader Luo for the lifesaving grace that will never be forgotten.”

Luo Ming was already not in the mood, but being impressed by Shi Qing, he still stepped forward to help him up, softly saying, “Leader Shi, it’s polite.

I’m not a match for that Deceitful Monster; thank the two lords from Beishuo Camp!”

Remembering that Shi Qing didn’t know the two men, he went on to introduce their names.

“This is Lord Yang Ning, and this is Lord Li Hu.”

Beishuo Camp?

Shi Qing heard the unfamiliar camp name and was a bit puzzled but still quickly led the four to turn and bowed three times to Yang and Li, respectively.

Though he had guessed earlier that Luo Ming’s status was lower than the two men, hearing Luo Ming refer to them as lords still left Shi Qing in shock.

Luo Ming is the leader of Rogel Camp, the only medium-sized camp around Redwood Ridge, and also the strongest Earth-digging Realm expert.

Even he calls them lords.

What level is this Beishuo Camp where Yang and Li belong?

Large camp, giant camp?

Due to lack of knowledge, Shi Qing could only come up with these two guesses in his mind.

In fact, neither the five of them nor Luo Ming noticed that when the word “camp” was mentioned, Yang Ning and Li Hu both slightly frowned, with a disdainful look flashing across their faces.

But seemingly out of disdain, the two said nothing to explain.

“Lords, may I ask, why do we call the Wood Puppet Monster a Deceitful Monster, and what does it really want?

Why will the camp around Redwood Ridge have no chance of survival if it advances to Intermediate?

I beg the lords to enlighten me.”

After helping Shi Qing and the others up, Luo Ming couldn’t hold back and asked the questions in his heart.

His questions made Yang and Li both slightly frown.

Li Hu shook his head, disdain evident in his voice as he spoke.

“I don’t know how you’ve survived in the Ice Abyss for so long, being so ignorant.”

Yang Ning glanced around at everyone including Luo Ming, taking in their Beast Skin Skirts, and a hint of sympathy crossed his eyes as he sighed:

“Living in such an environment, you can’t blame them.

Ice Abyss is a term you’re hearing for the first time, isn’t it?”

Luo Ming, Shi Qing, and the others all nodded lightly.

Indeed, they had never heard of the Ice Abyss or knew what it was.

Ice Abyss was indeed something they were hearing for the first time.

Yang Ning and Li Hu exchanged glances, their eyes showing a look of realization.

“The Ice Abyss is a name given to this world by the Great Lord Yang Zhun, meaning Ice Abyss.

This name has been universally accepted by all humans in the Nine Towns at the southern foot of Moao Mountain, and henceforth, you must all remember it.”

When mentioning Yang Zhun, both Yang Ning and Li Hu displayed immense respect, even reverence.

To make two such powerful individuals show this demeanor, Luo Ming, Shi Qing, and the others felt not just shock, but also growing curiosity.

“May I ask, what are the Nine Towns of Moao Mountain that you two speak of?”

Luo Ming initially wanted to ask about Yang Zhun, but upon reaching the ‘Yang’ character, he was intimidated by the sudden looks from Yang Ning and Li Hu, so he switched to asking about Moao Mountain and the Nine Towns instead.

“Failing to add the prefix of Great Lord and calling his name directly is a capital offense in the Ice Abyss.

Considering your lowly ignorance, I will spare you this time, but should you dare repeat this, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Neglecting the title of Great Lord and directly calling the name is a capital offense.

Luo Ming shivered slightly, able to hear the murderous intent in Yang Ning’s tone, and quickly bowed low.

“It was out of ignorance that Luo dared to speak rudely, and I ask the lords for their forgiveness.”

Yang Ning saw his apology and did not pursue the matter further, continuing:

“The Moao Mountain Range is the largest mountain range in the southern part of the Ice Abyss, stretching endlessly.

As far as is known, all our human camps reside at its southern foot.

As for the Nine Towns…”

Saying this, Yang Ning paused, looked down at Luo Ming, and smiled slightly:

“They refer to the nine largest camps in this region at the southern foot of Moao Mountain.”

Nine largest camps?

Luo Ming, Shi Qing, and the others showed a trace of puzzlement on their faces.

Eventually, Luo Ming tentatively asked, “Could those nine be giant camps with a population exceeding five thousand?”

“Hahahahaha…”

Luo Ming’s question made Yang Ning and Li Hu burst into laughter.

Their laughter was filled with contempt for Luo Ming’s ignorance.

This embarrassed Luo Ming, but he could only smile awkwardly on the side.

Shi Qing, on the contrary, gave him a sympathetic look.

Even though they were uncomfortable, they were still curious about the size of the nine largest camps Yang Ning and Li Hu mentioned.

After laughing, Li Hu explained, solving their doubts.

“The Nine Towns at the southern foot of Moao Mountain each have a population of over a hundred thousand.”

A hundred thousand?

Upon hearing this number, Luo Ming, Shi Qing, and the other four were completely stupefied, their minds swirling with tumultuous waves.

“And we are from one of the Nine Towns, Beishuo Town!”

Seemingly satisfied with their reactions, Li Hu said this with his head held high, his face full of pride, and his tone exuding self-assurance.