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Chapter 145
chapter 144 part 1
Chapter 144: The True Plan, Rulalusi, Lord of the Great Forest of Tob (4000-word chapter)
2024-12-09 Author: Amnesty L
The Demon Snake Naga was drenched in a cold sweat, his body writhing in agony at Tang Zheng’s feet.
The sensation was indescribable—his entire heart felt as if it were being devoured by countless ants, yet also as if it were being squeezed in someone's tight grip, a suffocating feeling that flooded his whole body.
The Naga race has some resistance to curses?
It looks like the resistance isn't very high, though.
Tang Zheng thought to himself as he watched the Demon Snake Naga gasp in agony.
"It seems we can communicate properly now."
Tang Zheng reached out his palm and made a grasping motion in the air, aiming at the wound he had inflicted on the Demon Snake Naga's chest with the iron sword.
Black curse energy seeped out of the wound and dissipated into the air!
The Demon Snake Naga’s suffocating pain began to recede. He collapsed wretchedly on the ground, panting heavily.
His control over Curse Power was growing more and more proficient. He had been spending this time sorting through his own powers, especially the Curse Power, which was currently his most esoteric means of attack.
The vast number of Wild Beasts and Magical Beasts had not only provided Experience but also served as test subjects. He had discovered that the closer a "Curse Attack" was to the heart, the more effective it was.
"I am willing to submit," the Demon Snake Naga gasped, his eyes filled with terror and palpitations, speaking hastily as soon as he could catch his breath.
This Human before him was completely different from the weak Humans he had encountered in the past. This one could actually kill him!
The Demon Snake Naga's entire body trembled at the memory of that near-death experience.
"No, no, you misunderstand."
Tang Zheng tossed the shattered iron sword aside, pulled the magic greatsword from where it was embedded in the ground, and shook his head.
Seeing Tang Zheng's movement, the Demon Snake Naga flinched and fearfully coiled his tail, afraid that Tang Zheng would strike him again.
"To be precise, this is a cooperation," Tang Zheng said, trying to make his expression as gentle as possible upon seeing the Demon Snake Naga's fear.
However, in the Demon Snake Naga's eyes, this gentle smile was somehow even more terrifying. He knew that weak Humans were exceptionally skilled at schemes and trickery.
As for words like "cooperation," the Demon Snake Naga didn't believe them in the slightest. Right now, he just hoped this person would let him go so he could flee this place immediately!
The Great Forest of Tob was enormous. As long as he could escape, the Demon Snake Naga was confident that with his abilities, even if this Human was stronger than him, he would never be found.
"Are you interested in ruling the entire Great Forest of Tob? The Western Dominator, Demon Snake Naga..." Tang Zheng began gently, pausing at the end.
"Rulalusi Spe'nia Aeindrun," the Demon Snake Naga uttered in a small, hoarse voice, clutching his fractured arm.
"Oh, alright," Tang Zheng shrugged, then continued, "I've already cleaned up Troll Gu's territory. All the powerful Monsters and Wild Beasts have been dealt with, including that massive horde of Ogres under Troll Gu."
"Now, if you want it, you can easily rule that territory."
The Demon Snake Naga's serpentine pupils widened as he stared in disbelief at the smiling Tang Zheng before him.
He suddenly recalled that on his way here, he indeed hadn't encountered any strong Wild Beasts or Monsters. Especially in the area of the forest fissure, the ground was stained red with copious amounts of blood, and the remnants of destruction were everywhere.
*Gulp~*
"My domain is in the far west, with the Forest Sage King's territory in between," the Demon Snake Naga said instinctively, his throat bobbing as he shrank back.
Ruling the entire Great Forest of Tob!
This was something the Demon Snake Naga had never even dared to dream of. His power was inferior to both the Forest Sage King and Troll Gu, so he had never entertained the thought.
In fact, if the Forest Sage King wasn't solely focused on eating and sleeping, and if Troll Gu wasn't a muscle-brained fool, one of those two would have likely already ruled the entire Great Forest of Tob.
"I can help you deal with that, too."
Tang Zheng said with a smile, seeing the obvious temptation in the Demon Snake Naga's eyes.
At these words, an ardent light couldn't help but flash in the Demon Snake Naga's pupils. The thought of escape he’d just had was instantly cast to the back of his mind.
But very quickly, the Demon Snake Naga came to his senses. Why would this terrifyingly powerful Human do this? He didn't believe the man would help him for no reason.
"What do I need to do?" the Demon Snake Naga asked in a low, hoarse voice.
A brilliant smile spread across Tang Zheng's face. He glanced at the stupefied Troll Gu at the cave entrance, then looked back at the Demon Snake Naga. "As I thought, I prefer conversing with intelligent races."
"Raise Goblins for me throughout the entire Great Forest of Tob."
"Huh?" The Demon Snake Naga was dumbfounded, thinking he had misheard.
He had considered all sorts of schemes and plots from the Human before him, but he had never imagined this would be the goal.
"That's right. You just need to help me raise Goblins."
Tang Zheng nodded, indicating that he hadn't misheard.
As his own level rose, Tang Zheng had long begun to consider the problem of acquiring Experience. Although higher-level creatures yielded more Experience upon death, Tang Zheng knew very well that the Otherworld was not a game; powerful creatures did not respawn after being killed.
Furthermore, if these powerful beings died on a large scale, it would inevitably attract the attention of the True Dragon Lords and various other factions.
But obtaining Experience was a hurdle that could not be bypassed.
If rabbits were one of the most prolific breeders among ordinary animals, then Goblins were the representative of the fastest-breeding Monsters!
With sufficient food, Goblins could mature in just two to three months and could reproduce at least three times a year.
"It's actually true?"
The Demon Snake Naga said blankly. He found that he couldn't keep up with the Human's line of thinking at all, nor could he comprehend why he would do such a thing.
"Oh?" Tang Zheng gave the Demon Snake Naga a surprised look.
"I can tell if someone is lying," the Demon Snake Naga said in a small voice, his wrinkled, aged face trembling under Tang Zheng's gaze.
"So the Naga race has such an ability," Tang Zheng raised an eyebrow and spread his arms.
"I originally chose Troll Gu. After all, a lower-tier race like Goblins can be easily controlled by a higher-tier species like the Trolls."
"Clearly, he was not a good partner."
Tang Zheng was indeed a little disappointed.
"I am willing to serve you, Lord," the Demon Snake Naga said, his tone laced with excitement.
The opportunity to rule the entire Great Forest of Tob was right before him, and the price was merely raising Goblins. In the Demon Snake Naga's view, there was no reason to refuse.
Besides, his current situation didn't allow him to refuse.
"I told you, it's a cooperation."
"There is a Hobgoblin race in this forest called the Jick Tribe. You just need to rule them, and you can easily control the common Goblins."
Tang Zheng reminded him once more before his smile vanished, his gaze turning chilly as he stared at the Demon Snake Naga.
"Of course, I hope that no one other than you and I knows about this cooperation. As a prerequisite for our partnership, I've left a little something in your heart."
As Tang Zheng's words fell...
"Aahh!!"
The Demon Snake Naga felt his heart clench. The sharp pain and suffocating sensation of ants gnawing at his heart surged through him once more, causing him to cry out in agony.
But just as quickly, the feeling vanished again.
The Demon Snake Naga gasped for air, his face once again filled with terror.
This was a trace of Curse Power Tang Zheng had intentionally left behind in the Demon Snake Naga's heart. It was very faint, not even enough to pose a real danger.
Chapter 144: The True Plan, Rulalusi, Lord of the Great Forest of Tob (4000-word chapter)
2024-12-09 Author: Amnesty L
The Demon Snake Naga was drenched in a cold sweat, his body writhing in agony at Tang Zheng’s feet.
The sensation was indescribable—his entire heart felt as if it were being devoured by countless ants, yet also as if it were being squeezed in someone's tight grip, a suffocating feeling that flooded his whole body.
The Naga race has some resistance to curses?
It looks like the resistance isn't very high, though.
Tang Zheng thought to himself as he watched the Demon Snake Naga gasp in agony.
"It seems we can communicate properly now."
Tang Zheng reached out his palm and made a grasping motion in the air, aiming at the wound he had inflicted on the Demon Snake Naga's chest with the iron sword.
Black curse energy seeped out of the wound and dissipated into the air!
The Demon Snake Naga’s suffocating pain began to recede. He collapsed wretchedly on the ground, panting heavily.
His control over Curse Power was growing more and more proficient. He had been spending this time sorting through his own powers, especially the Curse Power, which was currently his most esoteric means of attack.
The vast number of Wild Beasts and Magical Beasts had not only provided Experience but also served as test subjects. He had discovered that the closer a "Curse Attack" was to the heart, the more effective it was.
"I am willing to submit," the Demon Snake Naga gasped, his eyes filled with terror and palpitations, speaking hastily as soon as he could catch his breath.
This Human before him was completely different from the weak Humans he had encountered in the past. This one could actually kill him!
The Demon Snake Naga's entire body trembled at the memory of that near-death experience.
"No, no, you misunderstand."
Tang Zheng tossed the shattered iron sword aside, pulled the magic greatsword from where it was embedded in the ground, and shook his head.
Seeing Tang Zheng's movement, the Demon Snake Naga flinched and fearfully coiled his tail, afraid that Tang Zheng would strike him again.
"To be precise, this is a cooperation," Tang Zheng said, trying to make his expression as gentle as possible upon seeing the Demon Snake Naga's fear.
However, in the Demon Snake Naga's eyes, this gentle smile was somehow even more terrifying. He knew that weak Humans were exceptionally skilled at schemes and trickery.
As for words like "cooperation," the Demon Snake Naga didn't believe them in the slightest. Right now, he just hoped this person would let him go so he could flee this place immediately!
The Great Forest of Tob was enormous. As long as he could escape, the Demon Snake Naga was confident that with his abilities, even if this Human was stronger than him, he would never be found.
"Are you interested in ruling the entire Great Forest of Tob? The Western Dominator, Demon Snake Naga..." Tang Zheng began gently, pausing at the end.
"Rulalusi Spe'nia Aeindrun," the Demon Snake Naga uttered in a small, hoarse voice, clutching his fractured arm.
"Oh, alright," Tang Zheng shrugged, then continued, "I've already cleaned up Troll Gu's territory. All the powerful Monsters and Wild Beasts have been dealt with, including that massive horde of Ogres under Troll Gu."
"Now, if you want it, you can easily rule that territory."
The Demon Snake Naga's serpentine pupils widened as he stared in disbelief at the smiling Tang Zheng before him.
He suddenly recalled that on his way here, he indeed hadn't encountered any strong Wild Beasts or Monsters. Especially in the area of the forest fissure, the ground was stained red with copious amounts of blood, and the remnants of destruction were everywhere.
*Gulp~*
"My domain is in the far west, with the Forest Sage King's territory in between," the Demon Snake Naga said instinctively, his throat bobbing as he shrank back.
Ruling the entire Great Forest of Tob!
This was something the Demon Snake Naga had never even dared to dream of. His power was inferior to both the Forest Sage King and Troll Gu, so he had never entertained the thought.
In fact, if the Forest Sage King wasn't solely focused on eating and sleeping, and if Troll Gu wasn't a muscle-brained fool, one of those two would have likely already ruled the entire Great Forest of Tob.
"I can help you deal with that, too."
Tang Zheng said with a smile, seeing the obvious temptation in the Demon Snake Naga's eyes.
At these words, an ardent light couldn't help but flash in the Demon Snake Naga's pupils. The thought of escape he’d just had was instantly cast to the back of his mind.
But very quickly, the Demon Snake Naga came to his senses. Why would this terrifyingly powerful Human do this? He didn't believe the man would help him for no reason.
"What do I need to do?" the Demon Snake Naga asked in a low, hoarse voice.
A brilliant smile spread across Tang Zheng's face. He glanced at the stupefied Troll Gu at the cave entrance, then looked back at the Demon Snake Naga. "As I thought, I prefer conversing with intelligent races."
"Raise Goblins for me throughout the entire Great Forest of Tob."
"Huh?" The Demon Snake Naga was dumbfounded, thinking he had misheard.
He had considered all sorts of schemes and plots from the Human before him, but he had never imagined this would be the goal.
"That's right. You just need to help me raise Goblins."
Tang Zheng nodded, indicating that he hadn't misheard.
As his own level rose, Tang Zheng had long begun to consider the problem of acquiring Experience. Although higher-level creatures yielded more Experience upon death, Tang Zheng knew very well that the Otherworld was not a game; powerful creatures did not respawn after being killed.
Furthermore, if these powerful beings died on a large scale, it would inevitably attract the attention of the True Dragon Lords and various other factions.
But obtaining Experience was a hurdle that could not be bypassed.
If rabbits were one of the most prolific breeders among ordinary animals, then Goblins were the representative of the fastest-breeding Monsters!
With sufficient food, Goblins could mature in just two to three months and could reproduce at least three times a year.
"It's actually true?"
The Demon Snake Naga said blankly. He found that he couldn't keep up with the Human's line of thinking at all, nor could he comprehend why he would do such a thing.
"Oh?" Tang Zheng gave the Demon Snake Naga a surprised look.
"I can tell if someone is lying," the Demon Snake Naga said in a small voice, his wrinkled, aged face trembling under Tang Zheng's gaze.
"So the Naga race has such an ability," Tang Zheng raised an eyebrow and spread his arms.
"I originally chose Troll Gu. After all, a lower-tier race like Goblins can be easily controlled by a higher-tier species like the Trolls."
"Clearly, he was not a good partner."
Tang Zheng was indeed a little disappointed.
"I am willing to serve you, Lord," the Demon Snake Naga said, his tone laced with excitement.
The opportunity to rule the entire Great Forest of Tob was right before him, and the price was merely raising Goblins. In the Demon Snake Naga's view, there was no reason to refuse.
Besides, his current situation didn't allow him to refuse.
"I told you, it's a cooperation."
"There is a Hobgoblin race in this forest called the Jick Tribe. You just need to rule them, and you can easily control the common Goblins."
Tang Zheng reminded him once more before his smile vanished, his gaze turning chilly as he stared at the Demon Snake Naga.
"Of course, I hope that no one other than you and I knows about this cooperation. As a prerequisite for our partnership, I've left a little something in your heart."
As Tang Zheng's words fell...
"Aahh!!"
The Demon Snake Naga felt his heart clench. The sharp pain and suffocating sensation of ants gnawing at his heart surged through him once more, causing him to cry out in agony.
But just as quickly, the feeling vanished again.
The Demon Snake Naga gasped for air, his face once again filled with terror.
This was a trace of Curse Power Tang Zheng had intentionally left behind in the Demon Snake Naga's heart. It was very faint, not even enough to pose a real danger.
