Chapter 659: The Underground City
Chapter 659: The Underground City
【Resonance Shield】 - Utilizing high-frequency sound waves, a shield is formed around the target, reducing the effectiveness of enemy attacks.
【High-Frequency/Low-Frequency】 - In a small area, high-frequency sound waves are emitted, causing indiscriminate damage and stunning effects on nearby units. Over a larger area, low-frequency sound waves are released, slowing down all units without discrimination.
【Command Aura】 - Enhances the basic attributes of nearby friendly troops.
【Vengeance Detonation】 - Causes a powerful sonic blast within an enemy's body, dealing massive damage. This skill has a chance to instantly kill the target. When used against targets that meet the 'Vengeance Conditions', the probability of an instant death effect increases.
Compared to Vivian's treatment as a Demon Lord, Levi's four skills did not seem as outrageous. However, aside from the Command Aura, which was more suited for an underground fortress, the other three skills were also very much in line with his Awakened Skills.
Especially the ultimate skill, 【Vengeance Detonation】, seemed to be specifically guided for his revenge against the Deviators.
This clearly showed the man's deep-seated hatred towards the Deviators.
After consuming two hero slots in the Underground Fortress, Lindsey was temporarily without a task at hand.
He inquired about Tie Yu's care for the injured.
Assured that the medical system was functioning properly and there was nothing he could assist with, Lindsey went to the Insectoid side to deal with the Deviators' corpses and collect hunting materials in the process.
Above ground, the sun rose and set.
In the underground world, torches provided constant illumination, maintaining an unchanging atmosphere.
After a full day had passed.
The progress bar for the Underground Fortress's upgrade was completely filled, and the city officially entered the era of the Underground City.
A thunderous rumble echoed through the halls of civilization, rivaling even the Forest Capital in its grandeur.
Just a day prior, the once simple rock structures were replaced with more durable and corrosion-resistant granite. Sculptures and murals of creatures like Minotaurs, Harpies, and Cavernous Black Dragons became a common sight throughout the city.
Simultaneously, upon becoming an Underground City, the benefits of the civilization level-up extended beyond just architecture.
Accompanied by the intense underground rumbling, the cave walls that enveloped the city began to reveal blocks of sturdy, well-formed basalt bricks.
These bricks formed a defensive barrier, transforming the area into a genuine underground city, rather than the previous cave-dwelling settlement.
Above, at regular intervals, fluorescent stones emitted a soft glow, illuminating the dome.
Unless one was indoors, even the torches used for lighting in the underground city's streets could be spared.
At that moment, Lindsey happened to be in the central square of the city.
He sensed something and turned his head.
"..."
"Hehe."
Lindsey's face wore an expression of realization.
After the upgrade, the administrative hall of the Underground Fortress underwent a transformation. Smooth and hard obsidian stones were assembled to form an underground castle! In the center of the castle's grand hall, a majestic and straight obsidian staircase extended downward, connecting seamlessly with the city streets. Its straight and sword-like structure resembled a long sword piercing through the earth.
At the end of the hall, between the massive and sturdy Doric columns, a blood-red flag fluttered in the wind.
Below it, a sinister throne, crafted from a human skull, sat in the dark castle hall.
The scent of blood and power emanated from this throne.
Standing at the edge of the square, Lindsey's instincts immediately told him that this was no place for decent folks.
"Now it's truly become the Demon Lord's underground city."
Lindsey chuckled softly as he opened the building list.
【Demon Citadel】
Construction Cost: 800 Stone, 500 Dark Energy
Effect: Upgrades the Demon Palace to the Demon Citadel, serving as the residence and command center for the Dungeon's Dark Lord. From within, the Dark Lord can remotely direct their units.
【Evil Altar】
Construction Cost: 500 Stone, 100 Living Sacrifices
Effect: Absorbs the soul power of the fallen enemies slain by members of the Dungeon, using it to heal the Dungeon's forces.
【Soul Pool】
Construction Cost: 20 Stone, 50 Living Sacrifices
Effect: Converts the soul power from the Evil Altar into Dark Energy.
【Great Necropolis】
Construction Cost: 400 Stone, 200 Dark Energy
Effect: Corpses are transported here, and in exchange for Dark Energy, undead units can be summoned.
【Demon Armory】
Construction Cost: 300 Stone, 150 Dark Energy
Effect: Manufactures and upgrades demonic weapons and armor.
【Shadow Tower】
Construction Cost: 350 Stone, 250 Dark Energy
Effect: An advanced defensive structure capable of launching Dark Energy attacks against enemy units, strengthening the castle's or dungeon's defenses.
【Devil Gate】
Construction Cost: 450 Stone, 350 Dark Energy
Effect: In exchange for Dark Energy, it can summon demons from other worlds to serve the Dark Lord. Summoning advanced devils may result in rebellion, so use with caution!
【Cursed Library】
Construction Cost: 300 Stone, 400 Gold, 200 Dark Energy
Effect: A place to research and store dark knowledge and forbidden incantations, also training in the use of these powers.
【Soul Prison】
Construction Cost: 400 Stone, 300 Dark Energy
Effect: Imprisons enemy heroes and important figures, extracting their power to fortify the defense and offensive capabilities of the Demon Citadel.
"..."
"Kill enemies, absorb their soul power, and then use it to summon the undead and demons."
The Phase Three 【Dungeon】's core resource is soul power, obtained through killing.
Indeed, it was an epitome of evil.
However, after all that Lindsey had been through, such concerns no longer troubled his mind.
"The difference between good and evil lies in the user."
"As long as this power is controlled and used in the right direction, there's no issue!"
After confirming the situation, Lindsey walked to the central square in front of the Demon Citadel.
He instructed Vivian to gather the warriors and commanders of the city, and he delivered his first speech within the 【Dungeon】.
"Everyone, you can see the changes in the city for yourselves!"
"This is the second human city I intend to build after the 【Forest Capital】. Your tasks here will shift from expeditions and conquests to maintaining the city's normal development."
After half a year of shared warfare, Lindsey's rapport with the warriors allowed him to be concise in his instructions.
Among the crowd, only Levi, driven by his thirst for vengeance, had a different opinion.
Hearing this, he grew impatient and asked:
"Lord Lindsey, what about the next expedition?"
"We were so close to success, we can't just stop here!"
Lindsey nodded slightly and then revealed his plans:
"In a week, I will advance with the Insectoid reinforcements."
"This will be the main camp for the final expedition."
"Therefore, I entrust this place to you, and you must ensure the safety of this main camp!"
(End of Chapter)
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