Strongest Lord by Opening Blind Boxes

Chapter 291: Chapter 237: Eco-Core, Battle Tree

”Jelena, remember this. If a powerful enemy attacks one day and you can’t hold them back, remember to check the Burial Ground on White Bone Mountain. It might just save the day!”

”Yes!” Jelena replied. ”Father, should I station people here permanently?”

”The yin energy on White Bone Mountain is far too dense. It’s best if the living stay away.”

Wang Yi then explained the importance of the Eco-Core to Jelena and the others. ”This Eco-Core is a matter of our territory’s survival,” he said. ”It is our top priority and a core secret. Do not speak of it to non-essential personnel. And when I’m gone, you must never, ever let an outsider enter this Wukong Dojo!”

”Yes!”

Jelena and the others replied in unison.

Wang Yi then took out the Green Demon Collection Scroll and used it.

The Green Demon Collection Scroll was an item dropped by the Green Demon Lord, which could be used to recruit Green Demons with growth potential.

Although Wang Yi disliked this Soldier Type, which resembled green-headed flies, he had to admit the Green Demons’ combat effectiveness was decent. He decided to assign the newly recruited Green Demons to guard the Eco-Core as a precaution.

”Ding! You have used the Green Demon Collection Scroll. Congratulations, you have collected 6,666 Green Demons. This creature is a semi-biological, intelligent, mechanical lifeform with certain Insect Race characteristics. Loyalty is maxed. They start as Potential Level Soldier Type units and can grow to a maximum of Heroic Level. They do not require food but can grow and evolve by devouring metal materials.”

As the system prompt faded, 6,666 Green Demons materialized. They were each about the size of a lamb, and they filled the sky in a dense swarm. A closer look revealed they were flying in perfect formation.

When Wang Yi heard the system prompt, an idea struck him. He immediately took out a large quantity of Green Demon wreckage and the remains of mechanical soldiers from the Nine Rivers Divine Country, dumping them on the ground.

In an instant, the Wukong Dojo looked like a junkyard.

The 6,666 Green Demons, however, were ecstatic. They immediately landed and began to devour the scrap.

’Perfect. These metal scraps can finally be put to use!’

Wang Yi felt a sense of satisfaction. He ordered the Green Demon army to guard the Eco-Core. ’With them standing watch,’ he thought, ’no ordinary person will ever be able to threaten it.’

”Our work here is done. Follow me to the Battle Sacred Land. It’s time to plant the second Eco Tree...”

With a wave of his sleeve, Wang Yi led Jelena and the others away. Brimming with anticipation, they arrived at the first level of the underground territory: the Battle Sacred Land.

He had obtained a second Eco-Tree Species in the Corridor of Chaos. Now, he mused, his Triple Ecological Technology could finally be put to use.

Swiftly, Wang Yi planted the Eco Tree in the center of the Battle Sacred Land, between Profound Ice Mountain and Spirit Wood Mountain.

In the blink of an eye, a sapling burst from the ground. It grew rapidly, and after a dozen breaths, it stood over ten meters tall. It had no leaves or boughs, just a strange, massive form that resembled both a mushroom and a Lingzhi.

”Ding! Based on your territory’s environment, a territorial Eco Tree has been created for you. This Eco Tree will continuously influence your territory’s environment, rapidly forming a small-scale ecosystem. The higher the territory’s environmental index, the stronger and more stable the ecosystem will be, and the faster it will upgrade and undergo Evolution.”

”Ding! Territorial ecological network established. Influenced by Triple Ecological Technology, it is integrating into the main network!”

”Ding! You may name the current Eco Tree and its corresponding ecosystem. The territory ecosystem panel will be updated upon naming!”

Wang Yi studied the massive Eco Tree. ”This tree is peculiar. It’s like a mushroom, but also like a Lingzhi. Let’s call it... the Battle Tree! And this ecosystem will be the Battle Ecosystem.”

After he named them, the territory ecosystem panel automatically popped up before him.

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Territory Ecosystem Panel

First Ecosystem: Flower and Fruit Ecosystem

Eco-Dominator: Flower Fruit Tree (First Evolution, Not Yet Awakened)

Ecosystem Level: Medium (Evolution Progress 16%)

Dominator Abilities: [Flowers and Fruit Flourishing], [Flower and Fruit Spirit]

...

Second Ecosystem: Battle Ecosystem

Eco-Dominator: Battle Tree (Not Yet Awakened)

Ecosystem Level: Low (Evolution Progress 92%)

Dominator Ability: [Earth Farm]

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Third Ecosystem: Not yet unlocked. Eco Tree missing.

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Note 1: After the ecosystem evolves, the Eco Tree will transform and awaken an ecological ability.

Note 2: After the ecosystem evolves three times, the Eco-Dominator will awaken. It will become independent of the ecosystem, possess a divine consciousness, and will be permanently loyal to the Lord of the territory.

Note 3: Each time the ecosystem evolves, there is a small chance for an Earth Deity Beast to be naturally born, and a small chance for an Earth Deity Beast to evolve...

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Wang Yi was quite surprised after reading the territory ecosystem panel.

He had only just planted the Battle Tree, yet the Battle Ecosystem’s Evolution progress had already reached 92%!

Wang Yi knew very well how difficult it had been for the surface territory’s Flower and Fruit Ecosystem to evolve. He had built vast Peach Blossom Forests, moved mountains, diverted rivers, and filled the entire territory to the brim just to achieve a single evolution.

’What’s going on? Why is the Evolution progress so high?’

Wang Yi glanced around. The Battle Sacred Land had Mushroom Farms, but those were ordinary structures and shouldn’t be contributing to the ecosystem’s Evolution.

The neatly arranged Lumberyards, quarries, and smelters were even less likely to have an effect.

The Starlight River overhead was just a light source.

That left only one explanation: Cyan Wood Mountain and Profound Ice Mountain were extraordinary.

’It must be because of these two mountains,’ he thought. ’Their Attribute Information did mention they could affect the territory’s environment and ecosystem. I just didn’t expect the effect to be this powerful. What a shame, what a shame...’

Wang Yi suddenly let out a long sigh.

He was reminded of Fire Jade Mountain in the Earthfire Mountain Area of the Molten Fire World. He figured that if he could move that mountain here, the Battle Ecosystem would level up instantly.

’Is there any way to get back to the Earthfire Mountain Area? If I can’t get my hands on that Fire Jade Mountain, this is going to bug me forever!’

Wang Yi grumbled about Fire Jade Mountain, feeling like he’d lost a billion dollars.

He then turned his attention to the Battle Tree’s [Earth Farm] ability.

The ability was quite simple. Under its influence, all land within the ecosystem became fertile soil, suitable for growing all kinds of plants. The Mushroom Farms were a direct beneficiary—the various mushrooms inside instantly shot up in height!

Wang Yi scanned the mushroom fields. ’Many of these should be mature by now,’ he thought. ’I can arrange for people to start harvesting.’

”Mushrooms can be used in dishes, made into soup, sent to the Gourmet Processing Plant, or used in Alchemy. The territory will have even less to worry about when it comes to food...”

Wang Yi said to Jelena and the others.

Jelena immediately replied, ”I’ll arrange for reliable people to come and harvest the mushrooms at once!”

”I trust you to handle it. Now, follow me to the Exile Altar!”

With that, Wang Yi strode off. Just as he exited the Water Curtain Cave, he saw Zhao Mei walking past with a wooden bucket.

Zhao Mei saw him too and hurried over. ”Boss Wang, you’re back! Congratulations on conquering the Chaotic World Royal Court!”

”It was a small thing, not worth mentioning. What are you up to?”

”Fetching some Spiritual Spring Water! I’m researching a new Healing Pill Formula.” As she spoke, Zhao Mei glanced behind Wang Yi. ”Where’s your wife?”

”She’s resting.”

As he spoke, Wang Yi opened his Starlight Bracelet, took out the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Refining, and tossed it to Zhao Mei.

”A little something for you. Have fun with it.”

”What a treasure! Thanks, Boss!” Zhao Mei’s fondness for the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Refining was obvious as she toyed with it.

Her profession was Pill Dao Venerable, and her level had already reached LV9.

Pill Dao Venerable was also one of the Cultivation Professions. Zhao Mei’s Cultivation Realm was late-stage Qi Refining. She had Spiritual Power and could use Cultivation Magical Treasures, though such treasures were extremely rare.

”I also have a Cultivation Secret Manual from a Golden Core Cultivator. I’ll lend it to you for a few days. When you’re done, return it to Eggshell Castle and give it to my daughter, Jelena.”

Wang Yi then took out the Cultivation Secret Manual of a Golden Core Cultivator that had dropped from Changqingzi.

This manual was effective for any Cultivator below the Golden Core Realm. It might not raise Zhao Mei’s level as a Pill Dao Venerable, but it would almost certainly advance her Cultivation Realm.

Now that Wang Yi had the means to develop the ”Fourth Celestial Calamity,” he was more than willing to cultivate powerful Players.

After handing over the Cultivation Secret Manual of a Golden Core Cultivator, Wang Yi continued on his way and asked Jelena, ”Daughter, have that unreliable pair, Yang Wanli and Hai Pei, returned yet?”