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Chapter 127 – The Birth of the Undead Insect Legion
The ground beneath Ray's feet thrummed with energy.
In the center of the ruined battlefield, the new Beast Trees he had planted — gifts from the God Shop — began to sprout rapidly, their twisted forms towering into the sky within minutes.
Each tree had a different aura:
The Bone Forest Tree exuded a chilling deathly mist.
The Frost Vine Tree spread ice-like roots along the earth.
The Venom Hive Tree buzzed with a low, venomous hum.
The Shadow Bloom Tree shimmered in and out of the visible world like a living phantom.
Seventeen's excited voice rang in Ray's mind:
"[System Notification: Beast Tree Activation Successful!]
[New Undead Army Recruitment: 3 Days Cooldown – Current Spawning: Accelerated Mode – 6 Hours Left!]"
Ray grinned wickedly.
"Good. Grow stronger... faster."
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[Scene: Army Formation Begins]
The battlefield was soon flooded with hatching eggs, writhing vines, and rising skeletal forms.
From the Bone Forest Tree, dozens of Skeletal Beast Warriors crawled out — humanoid forms with wolf heads, wielding crude bone weapons.
From the Frost Vine Tree, Icefang Undead Wolves emerged — each with frost mist escaping their fangs.
From the Venom Hive Tree, Venomous Death Crawlers slithered out — giant insectoid beasts covered in green, toxic armor.
And from the Shadow Bloom Tree, Shade Reavers appeared — thin, agile shadow-beasts with razor-sharp claws.
In the center, Elyra, the Abyssal Insect Queen, stood gracefully, her body glowing with royal aura.
From her hands, she summoned even more — special royal soldiers, armored insects fused with necromantic energies.
Ray checked the updated status:
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[Current Forces - Undead Legion]:
Frost Wolves (Undead): 30 Units
Bone Knights: 5 Units
Bone Mages: 3 Units
Insect Undead (Mutated): 57 Units
Abyssal Insect Soldiers: 120 Units [New]
Icefang Wolves: 24 Units [New]
Skeletal Beast Warriors: 35 Units [New]
Venomous Death Crawlers: 18 Units [New]
Shade Reavers: 12 Units [New]
Abyssal Royal Insect Queen: 1 Unit (Elyra)
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The village survivors, watching the army rise, stood frozen in shock and awe.
Whispers spread:
"Our Lord is building an empire..."
"No... he's becoming something far greater than a mere lord..."
Ray closed the Status window with a flick of his wrist.
"This... is only the beginning," he muttered.
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[Scene: Elyra's Private Report]
Later, inside a private tent, Ray summoned Elyra for a personal briefing.
She knelt before him, her silver hair cascading over her shoulders, her seductive body hidden beneath a loose black dress crafted from the Queen's own silk secretion.
"Speak," Ray ordered.
Elyra responded:
About the Abyss Insect World:
Twelve Royal Hives, but only three are hostile to humanity.
Abyss Hive is the strongest — her former home.
Insect Royalty:
Beings like Elyra could birth different classes of beasts depending on the core material and mana injected into the eggs.
War Plans:
More Abyss Hives were preparing to invade other realms, not just the Human World — but also Elf Worlds, Dwarf Worlds, and Beastmen Worlds.
Her Loyalty:
Because of the [Domain Slave Contract], Elyra could no longer betray Ray. Her soul was partially fused with his Domain Core.
Special Skill Development:
With enough resources, Elyra could evolve herself into a True Abyss Empress, allowing her to mass-produce high-level beast soldiers.
Ray absorbed it all silently.
Seventeen whispered:
"Master, suggestion: feed high-rank Cores and Artifact Fragments to Elyra to evolve her Hive faster!"
Ray smirked.
Loot... he needed more loot.
More dungeon cores.
More artifacts.
More blood.
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[System Game Elements Expansion]
Seventeen displayed a full system upgrade screen:
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[System Update: Dungeon Clear Rewards]
Beast Core (50% drop chance)
Artifact Equipment (Rare chance)
Special Dungeon Skills (10% chance)
Beast Eggs (Rare spawn)
Mana Crystals (Common)
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[New Mechanic: Loot Raid System]
Every dungeon cleared will now yield a Loot Chest based on dungeon difficulty:
F-Rank Dungeon: Common rewards.
E-Rank Dungeon: Uncommon rewards.
D-Rank Dungeon: Rare loot + Special Skill chance.
C-Rank Dungeon: Epic Artifact chance!
Ray laughed coldly under his breath.
"Then it's decided..."
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[Scene: Domain Expansion]
The moment Ray thought about it, a light pulse burst from his body.
The Domain of Shadows expanded outward — no longer just a small hidden sanctuary.
It became a fortress zone where undead and insect beasts could train, grow, and evolve faster.
Domain Upgrades Unlocked:
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Army Buff: +5% Attack, +5% Defense inside Domain.
Growth Chambers: Beast eggs hatch 2x faster.
Training Grounds: Beasts gain passive EXP over time.
Item Storage Space: Now linked to Domain Core (infinite storage expansion).
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[System Notification: Master has unlocked 'Beast Evolution Center'.]
Seventeen said playfully:
"You're officially a 'Territory Lord' now, Master~."
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[Emotional Family Scene]
At night, Ray stood on a tall broken tower, looking over his growing camp.
His sister, carrying a tray of food, climbed up and sat beside him.
"You scared me today," she said quietly, punching his arm lightly.
Ray smiled faintly, staring at the stars.
"I'll get stronger... so none of you ever have to fear again."
His sister hugged him tightly, tears silently falling down her cheeks.
Far below, his army continued to train and grow — preparing for the next brutal chapter of war.
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End of Chapter 127
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Chapter 128: March Toward Power
The battle against the insect horde had ended, but the scars it left behind were deep.
Ray stood silently at the edge of the crater where his village had once bustled with laughter and life. Now, the place looked half-ruined, barely holding together after the waves of monster attacks.
His surviving army gathered behind him:
The mighty Frost Wolves, their icy breath misting the air.
The Shadow Serpents, slithering soundlessly around the edges.
A few surviving Bone Knights, creaking in their armor, glowing faintly with necromantic energy.
And now —
The newly enslaved Insect Queen, standing tall beside him in her human form.
Long silver hair shimmered under the sun, falling down her back like a waterfall.
Her eyes were a brilliant, dangerous green.
Dressed in a tight black battle suit that accentuated her seductive figure, she was both alluring and deadly.
> "My King..."
The Queen knelt, voice respectful yet filled with hidden fire.
"I await your command. My hive... your army... awaits."
Ray's eyes glowed faintly violet as he accessed his System.
> [Beast List Updated!]
Frost Wolf Pack (15 Survivors)
Shadow Serpent Unit (7 Survivors)
Bone Knight Platoon (5 Survivors)
Insect Hive (Queen + 3 Hive Soldiers)
Seventeen's voice echoed softly.
> "Master, losses are heavy. But... you gained a domain-grade slave queen. Her hive can hatch and evolve faster under your command!"
"Would you like to invest resources into her Hive Expansion Tree?"
Ray thought for a moment, then nodded mentally.
"Expand. Breed. Strengthen."
The Queen smiled dangerously, as if sensing his decision.
From her body, a pulse of strange energy spread across the broken land — tiny portals appearing on the ground, from which new insect beasts started crawling out.
Each one marked with Ray's sigil: loyal, bound, and furious.
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Later that evening...
Around a huge bonfire, Ray sat with the insect queen kneeling near him.
His family — his father, mother, grandmother, and little sister — circled around.
Ray began asking questions.
> "What world are you from?"
"The Insect Realm," she answered, her tone serious. "One of the lost worlds invaded by the Death Lords."
> "Your family?"
"I had a king once... my mate. He died protecting our hive. Now... my loyalty is yours, Master."
> "What races rule the Insect World now?"
"The Hive Monarchs," she whispered. "Powerful beings. Your future enemies."
> "Tier 5 door..."
Ray's eyes sharpened.
So this small invasion was just a scout?
The real armies were much worse!
The Queen continued.
> "Soon... the Insect God himself might notice your domain. Grow stronger, Master. Dominate before you're hunted."
Ray smirked coldly.
> "Let them come."
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System Notification:
> [New Quest: Rise Before the Swarm]
Hatch 100 Insect Warriors (Progress 0/100)
Upgrade Insect Hive to Level 2 (Progress 0/1)
Survive the Next Invasion (Timer: 6 Months)
> Reward:
[Artifact: Hive Core Crown]
[New Skill: Swarm Command]
Seventeen whispered proudly.
> "Master, from now on... your army will be more than dead flesh. It will be evolution itself."
Ray stood, his shadow long under the burning sky.
The rise of a true Necromancer King had begun.
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[End of Chapter 128]
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Chapter 130: The First Dungeon Hunt
The next morning, the sun barely rose above the shattered hills.
Ray stood at the center of his army, cold wind whipping his hair back.
The Insect Queen stood quietly behind him, her new body wrapped in black silk armor. Her eyes — sharp, dangerous — scanned the surroundings.
Today wasn't about defense.
Today was about growth.
Loot. Leveling. Evolution.
> "Seventeen, open the Dungeon Map!"
"Scanning nearby region... done!" Seventeen chirped.
A glowing map floated before Ray.
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[Dungeon Map Discovered!]
> Dungeon 1: Rotting Cavern (Rank C — Infested Spiders)
Dungeon 2: Abandoned Graveyard (Rank C+ — Undead Ghouls)
Dungeon 3: Sunken Swamp (Rank B — Mutant Lizards)
Dungeon 4: Crystal Tunnel (Rank A — Ice Beasts) [Locked]
Special Note:
> Dungeons reset weekly.
Core Loot Chance: 70%
Artifact Drop Chance: 30%
Rare Beast Egg Drop Chance: 10%
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Ray's heart thumped with excitement.
Artifacts. Beast Cores. Eggs.
His army could triple in strength just by clearing dungeons!
> "Seventeen, set destination: Rotting Cavern!"
Destination Locked!
> [Travel Time: 2 hours at forced march.]
Ray turned toward his army.
> "Move out! Formation Delta!"
The ground shook as beasts marched behind him — insects clicking, wolves snarling, bone knights creaking.
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2 Hours Later...
The entrance of the Rotting Cavern yawned open — a massive black mouth lined with dead vines.
The stench of decay hit them like a wall.
Ray pulled up his hood, face grim.
> "Frost Wolves, scout! Bone Knights, defensive formation! Queen, deploy Stingers first!"
The army moved with terrifying efficiency.
Suddenly —
A screech echoed from the depths.
Dozens of bloated Spider Fiends crawled out, their legs dripping with slime, their eyes glowing red.
Battle began instantly.
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[Dungeon Battle Start!]
> [Wave 1: Spider Fiends (C-Rank)]
The Frost Wolves leapt first, ripping into the spiders with fangs of ice.
Shadow Serpents coiled around the legs of larger ones, binding them for easy kills.
Bone Knights formed a shield wall, pushing back any spider that broke through.
Ray himself stood at the center —
Raising both hands.
Skill Activated: Rise Undead!
> [3 Spider Corpses Converted!]
[New Minions Created: Spider Revenants]
The air crackled as three twisted spiders rose again — black mist oozing from their broken bodies.
Ray grinned.
The battlefield was his playground now.
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[20 Minutes Later]
Wave 1 Cleared!
[Loot Summary:]
> Spider Beast Cores x 21 (C-Rank)
Rotten Silk Threads x 12
Poison Glands x 8
Artifact Found: [Venom Cloak — Increases Poison Resistance by 20%]
Rare Beast Egg: [Spider Drone Egg] (Hatched into Domain possible)
Ray quickly absorbed all the loot into his storage ring.
> "Good. Keep pushing! Seventeen, open next wave!"
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[Wave 2: Spider Matrons (C+ Rank)]
Six enormous spiders descended from above — carapaces gleaming with hardened shells.
Ray's army gritted their teeth.
This wave was no joke.
> "Queen! Deploy Royal Guards!"
"Wolves, shift to flanking formation!"
The Queen's new Royal Guards — monstrous insect beasts twice the size of normal soldiers — smashed into the Spider Matrons, claws ripping and tearing.
Ray dashed forward himself.
Summoning his dark energy, he punched straight into a Matron's side —
Necrotic mist corroding its armor instantly.
It shrieked, rearing back —
Only for Shadow Serpents to leap and crush it down.
The battle was brutal.
The ground was slick with blood and poison.
Ray fought like a demon, using his army as extensions of his will.
He lost 4 Shadow Serpents and 2 Bone Knights.
But dozens of spiders fell under his command.
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[45 Minutes Later]
Wave 2 Cleared!
[Loot Summary:]
> Hardened Spider Beast Cores x 7 (C+ Rank)
Matron's Silk Armor x 3 (Usable for Artifact Crafting)
Artifact Found: [Webwalker Boots — Allows quick movement on walls]
Rare Beast Egg: [Royal Spider Egg]
Ray smiled coldly.
Artifacts. New beasts. Cores.
All his.
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[System Notification:]
> [Dungeon Boss Detected: Queen Rotspider (B-Rank)]
[Warning: Boss Strength Estimated: High B]
Ray narrowed his eyes.
This fight wouldn't be easy.
And if he lost now, everything — everything — would be wasted.