29: Whether it is an enemy or a friend depends on the recklessness

The shadow of the terrifying existence deep within the ice cave still lingered in Mo Yan’s mind, refusing to dissipate.

That monster was clearly not something the current territory could contend with.

He had to increase his strength as quickly as possible, and the entire territory had to keep up!

He inspected the mountain of Origin Stones piled up in his Talent Space, and his mind slowly calmed down.

With these Origin Stones, the territory’s development would enter a rapid phase.

The Soldiers’ training must be intensified, and their equipment needed to be updated as soon as possible.

And Gun Gun… Mo Yan looked at the little fellow, who was gnawing on dried meat but still visibly shaken.

This experience wasn’t entirely bad for It; at least it made It understand the dangers of the world, and perhaps it could ignite Its desire for power.

Once It recovered, he could try to guide It into true Cultivation.

As night deepened, the wind and snow showed no signs of stopping.

Outside the territory’s wooden wall were howling winds and endless darkness.

Inside the wooden wall, bonfires blazed, their warm light dispelling the cold, and the rich aroma of wolf meat began to spread, mingling with the low murmurs of people’s conversations.

Wang Wu returned, a hint of relaxation on his face: “My Lord, the potions were used on the brothers, and the effect is very good. They are much more energetic and have already gone to sleep.”

Mo Yan nodded: “Good, that’s good.”

Wang Wu also found a spot to sit down and picked up a piece of dried meat to replenish his energy.

He listened as the surrounding Soldiers quietly discussed their encounter in the Ice Rift Valley, Gun Gun’s bravery, and the suffocating fear at the end.

When they heard someone whispering about how Gun Gun chased and beat the Elite Ice Armor Beast, everyone looked at Gun Gun with awe.

Then, seeing Gun Gun trembling with fear, hugging the Lord’s leg, and gnawing on dried meat, that strong sense of contrast made the Soldiers want to laugh but not dare to, their expressions somewhat contorted.

“Cough, cough…” Wang Wu cleared his throat, breaking the somewhat strange atmosphere.

“My Lord, although this was dangerous, our gains are not small. At least we know there’s a big fellow under the Ice Rift Valley, so we just need to avoid provoking it in the future.”

Mo Yan patted Gun Gun’s back, feeling the little fellow’s still-tense muscles, and whispered: “Don’t be afraid, that thing didn’t chase us.”

He had to quickly restore this little fellow’s combat power, otherwise, the upcoming joint defense battle would be very tricky.

He stood up and walked to the bonfire, his gaze sweeping over all the Soldiers.

“Today, you all did very well. Facing a strong enemy, not a single one of you was a coward.”

“Those who returned alive are all excellent.”

Upon hearing the Lord’s affirmation, the Soldiers straightened their chests, and proud expressions appeared on their tired faces.

“But!” Mo Yan’s tone shifted, and his expression became serious, “Today’s experience also sounded a warning bell for us: this icefield is far more dangerous than we imagined!”

“What we encountered might just be the tip of the iceberg. To survive here and live better, we must become stronger!”

The smiles on the Soldiers’ faces faded, their expressions became solemn, and they listened intently.

“Starting tomorrow, intensify the training! Everyone must quickly adapt to the guidance and utilization of Spiritual Qi!”

“As for weapons and equipment, I will take care of it!”

Just then, Aunt Zhao, accompanied by several resident helpers, approached carrying steaming wolf meat soup and a mountain of roasted wolf meat in large wooden basins.

The rich, unique aroma of leader-grade wolf meat, mixed with the smoky scent of firewood, aggressively assailed everyone’s nostrils.

It stimulated everyone’s appetite, and even Gun Gun couldn’t help but raise Its head, sniffing hard with Its small nose.

“Dinner’s ready, My Lord, Warriors! Soup and roasted meat made from the leader wolf are here, eat while it’s hot!”

Aunt Zhao greeted them warmly, her face full of pride.

Mo Yan’s lips curved slightly: “Alright, let’s eat first. Only with a full stomach will you have strength.”

Just then.

Buzz—!

Without warning, a grand voice, echoing through heaven and earth, appeared in the minds of all Lords!

[Global Announcement: Lord Joint Defense Mode random matching complete]

[Global Announcement: In 3 hours, unified teleportation to the designated Joint Defense Battlefield. Please prepare in advance]

Three hours!

Mo Yan’s pupils contracted sharply, the smile on his lips froze, and his recently calmed heart instantly tensed up again!

Unified teleportation!

This meant that until the moment of teleportation, he wouldn’t know who his allies were!

It could be fellow countrymen from the Dragon Country, or it could be those covetous jackals from the Eagle Country or the Wakoku!

“My Lord, what’s wrong?” Wang Wu, who was nearby, noticed Mo Yan’s sudden change in expression and immediately asked alertly.

The surrounding Soldiers, who were about to start eating, also sensed that something was wrong and all looked at Mo Yan, their movements halting.

“I just received a System notification,” Mo Yan said concisely, “In three hours, we will be collectively teleported to a new place.”

“There, we will, along with another randomly matched Lord, jointly resist the next wave of beast tide.”

“The entire territory, everyone, will be teleported together.”

A low gasp and murmur immediately rose from the crowd.

“Teleportation? The whole territory?”

“Fighting with others? Who is that person? Are they reliable?”

“What if we’re matched with an enemy?”

“My Lord, then we…”

“What are you panicking about!” Mo Yan interrupted sharply, his voice not loud, but carrying an unquestionable calmness.

“When Soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we cover it with earth! No matter who we’re matched with, no matter where we go, there’s only one thing we need to do.

“Kill all enemies!”

His cold gaze swept over everyone: “Relying on others is never as good as relying on yourself.”

“You are excellent Warriors; don’t expect any damn allies, that’s what fools do!”

“We can only rely on the weapons in our hands, the comrades by our side, and ourselves!”

Upon hearing Mo Yan’s words, the Soldiers felt as if they had taken a calming pill; their panic vanished, and their eyes became firm again.

Yes, Lord is right.

No matter who the ally is, ultimately, they still have to rely on themselves!

“Eat first!” Mo Yan emphasized again, taking the lead by picking up a piece of roasted meat and quickly stuffing it into his mouth.

He then picked up a bowl of steaming wolf meat soup and drank a few gulps.

At this moment, maintaining physical strength and calmness was more important than anything else.

“Yes, My Lord!”

The Soldiers no longer hesitated, picking up their food and devouring it, leaving only the sounds of chewing and the crackling of the bonfire in the territory.

The atmosphere instantly became urgent.

Mo Yan quickly finished his dinner, feeling most of his strength return.

He stood up and said to Wang Wu: “I’m going to the Weapon Workshop. You organize everyone to finish eating quickly, then check everyone’s weapons and equipment.”

“Especially the new recruits, make sure they can use them proficiently.”

“Seriously injured personnel should not participate in the battle. Everyone else, be ready for teleportation at any time!”

“Yes, My Lord!” Wang Wu immediately responded, his eyes becoming resolute.

He knew that a fierce battle was coming.

Mo Yan glanced at Gun Gun, who was still hugging his calf, nibbling on dried meat, but whose eyes were full of unease.

“Gun Gun, stay here, don’t run around. I’ll be back soon.” He rubbed the little fellow’s head.

Then, he turned and quickly walked towards the Weapon Workshop.

Time was short; he had to confirm the readiness of weapons and equipment.

Inside the Weapon Workshop, the furnace fire was burning brightly, and the clanging of hammers was incessant.

The blacksmith, Li Gang, was shirtless and covered in sweat, vigorously hammering a red-hot piece of iron on the anvil with iron tongs.

Sparks flew everywhere.

Seeing Mo Yan enter, Li Gang immediately put down his work, wiped his face with an oil-stained sleeve, and came forward.

“Lord!”

Mo Yan’s gaze swept over some of the weapons that had already been repaired and reinforced on the nearby shelves, and he asked directly: “Li Gang, what’s the progress now?”

“Lord, time is too tight!” Li Gang wiped the sweat and soot from his face, his voice urgent.

“Although there are many Materials in the Warehouse, I’m too busy alone. I can only prioritize reinforcing spears and repairing shields!”

He picked up a newly sharpened wolf-fang spear and handed it to Mo Yan.

A small, sharpened white wolf fang was clearly embedded in the spearhead, glinting with a cold light in the fire, appearing sharper than the original iron spearhead.

“Look!” Li Gang pointed to the wolf-fang spearhead, “I used the Icefield Wolf fangs you brought back before to reinforce the spearheads of twenty spears. Their armor-piercing capability is definitely much stronger!”