127: Chapter 127 Eight Thousand Epics!

The two subsequently arrived at the Territory Core inside the Lords Mansion.

Lin Tian took out those three earth-yellow [drifter signpost]s.

The system prompts were very vague about how to use this gadget.

Lin Tian tried attaching a trace of his spirit to the signpost, then brought it close to the Territory Core.

Strangely, as soon as the three signpost models neared the Territory Core, they automatically floated up and slowly circled the core a few times.

Then, as if pulled by an invisible force, they turned into three streaks of earth-yellow light and "whooshed" into its interior, vanishing from sight.

Immediately after, Lin Tian felt the entire territory "vibrate" for a moment—not physically, but a very subtle change in the aura.

It was as if some silent, warm "signal" was spreading out in all directions with the Territory Core as the center.

In the air, there was an added sense of indescribable "vitality" and "anticipation."

"That... it's done?"

Lin Tian blinked, carefully sensing his surroundings, but didn't notice any immediate effects.

Drifters aren't monsters that respawn; it would probably take some time to see the results.

"I hope it really can attract some useful talent..."

He muttered to himself, looking at the Territory Core shimmering in the sunlight, feeling a bit more expectant.

Free population, and they come with skills—who wouldn't like that? This could be considered planting seeds for the territory's future.

Having finished all this, the morning's busyness came to an end. The sunlight was just right; although the road ahead remained full of challenges, holding new trump cards and looking at the territory slowly recovering its vitality, Lin Tian felt that the beginning of this eighth day seemed... not bad.

Turning to look at Lin Yin, who was quietly keeping him company, he was just about to say something when his stomach gave an untimely "rumble."

Lin Tian blushed.

In Lin Yin's clear eyes, a barely perceptible smile flashed by extremely quickly.

Tilting her body slightly, she said softly: "Brother Tian, it's time for breakfast. The Royal Chefs... should have it ready."

At the dining table, while tackling the breakfast carefully prepared by the Royal Chefs, which could soothe physical and mental trauma, Lin Tian was still calculating in his heart.

Late last night, he had just received the huge sum from the beast tide rewards and immediately turned around to place a terrifying order with Qian Duoduo.

One million units of stone, plus one hundred thousand units of wood and one hundred thousand units of iron ore.

This move was so big that it directly caused the prices of these basic materials on the [Trading Platform] this morning to visibly spike, especially stone, which rose the most fiercely.

People in the channel were already whispering about whether some big shot was crazily hoarding goods to prepare for war.

Lin Tian glanced at the prices, curled his lip, and didn't take it to heart.

Let it rise. Now that I have millions of spirit crystals in my pocket, this little increase is just a light drizzle.

This is what you call being rich and willful; in the face of rigid demand, prices are all just passing clouds.

After eating and drinking his fill, his strength had recovered significantly, and Lin Tian's train of thought became clear.

The most urgent matter at hand was only one thing: replenish the forty thousand plus soldiers lost in last night's battle!

He wiped his mouth, stood up, and headed straight for the militia recruitment altar in the center of the territory. Lin Yin naturally followed him closely, like a quiet beam of moonlight.

Standing before the altar shrouded in light, Lin Tian was in no rush to start recruiting immediately.

Squinting his eyes, he quickly ran through his thoughts. "New soldiers are easy to recruit, but elites are hard to come by..."

He flipped his hand, and that ancient "mirror of replication" appeared in his palm again.

His gaze swept over the pile of colorful elemental crystals in his storage space; the gold, wood, water, fire, earth, and space crystals dropped from killing the golden monsters last night had all accumulated a bit.

"Although the mirror of replication is a money-guzzling beast right now, I have plenty of spirit crystals, so this is the perfect time to put it to use."

Lin Tian's thoughts raced, and he had a plan: "Prioritize replenishing high-end combat power and rebuild the framework!"

No longer hesitating, he began the operation.

The first target was gold crystal.

One mid-level spirit crystal after another was "swallowed" by the mirror, turning into pure energy, and then the mirror surface was aimed at the stock of gold crystal...

Soon, brand new gold crystals emitting a sharp aura were replicated.

Next were earth crystal, wood crystal stone, and space crystal... The reserve of spirit crystals decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye, but the corresponding inventory of elemental crystals was also increasing rapidly.

"That's about enough." Lin Tian estimated the consumption and stopped.

He picked out a sufficient quantity of gold crystal, earth crystal, wood crystal stone, and space crystal.

Then, from the existing army of fifty thousand, he called out the veterans who were the highest level, most experienced, and had survived last night's bloody battle, batch by batch.

Fusion, begin!

In the open space before the altar, dark golden "Golden Spirit Power," heavy "Power of Earth Spirit," vibrant "wood Spirit Power," and eerie, mysterious "Space Power"...

Various lights shone alternately! Under the Fusion of elemental crystals, the bodies of the tough-looking veterans underwent a transformation; their armor became more exquisite and profound, and their power levels climbed step by step!

When the last ripple of space dissipated, before Lin Tian, along with the epic troops remaining from yesterday, stood four brand-new, awe-inspiring phalanxes:

Two thousand Golden Armored Spearman with dark gold streamers and chilling spear tips!

Two thousand Earth Spirit Guards as heavy as mountains, seemingly connected to the earth!

Two thousand Pale Moon Hunter whose armor patterns were like ancient wood grain, with the Pale Moon flower faintly visible on their chests!

Two thousand Void Ranger with crystalline armor, holding stringless Void bows, and possessing a mysterious aura!

A full eight thousand epic-level troops!

And they were veterans with the richest combat experience!

Looking at this core elite force that had grown strong again, even surpassing before, the void left in Lin Tian's heart due to the heavy casualties was finally filled for the most part, and a heavy sense of confidence rose up again.

"The high-end combat framework is in place, now..."

He turned his gaze to the side.

Commander Lin Yu had already been standing there quietly for some time, gazing at the comrades who had just completed their transformation with eyes that were gentle, yet tinged with a hint of envy and anticipation.

She was still wearing that light green knee-length dress, holding a short staff embedded with white gemstones, her whole body exuding a comforting healing aura.

But set against this group of newly promoted epic troops, she seemed a bit... plain.

As one of the original veterans who followed Lin Tian earliest, Commander Lin Yu had always been conscientious and diligent, saving the lives of countless soldiers.

But her troop quality and skills seemed to have gradually failed to keep up with the rapidly expanding scale of war in the territory.

Watching Lin Feng, Lin Yan, and even the Archers under Lin Yin becoming stronger time after time, how could she not have a trace of longing in her heart?

It was just that she had a gentle personality, never competed, and felt she only had healing abilities, so she never took the initiative to mention it to Lin Tian.

Lin Tian had actually noticed it a long time ago.

Smiling, he beckoned to Commander Lin Yu: "Commander Lin Yu, come here."