"Big brother, I want to go with you," she said, her voice filled with determination.


    After a night of lovemaking, Karsha and Lady Illo left the room and went to see the elders to reassure them that she was stable and wouldn''t be turning evil anytime soon.


    Karsha also updated them about his awakening, though he kept the prophecy Zalgorath had told him a secret.


    Once everything was settled, he headed out with Starr, the shadow guards, Lady Illo, and Morris to see the progress they had made.


    In less than two months, they had transformed the once dangerous ind into a safer and more elegant ce. Karsha noticed they were even building a teleportation gate. He wanted to ponder it more, but remembering what Lady Illo had said, he let it be.


    The curse had suppressed their professions, and now that they were free, their innate hidden talents had begun to awaken.


    They had unearthed strange secrets, books, scrolls, tomes, and much more. They also informed Karsha about the army they were building.


    They now had an army of over 500,000 beasts, a terrifying lineup with Morris as the General. The army consisted of 400,000 Tier 7 beasts, ranging from Lesser to Terror Mutants, and a few Cmity Mutants.


    There were also over 90,000 Tier 8 beasts, from Lesser to Terror Mutants. But what shocked Karsha the most was the presence of Tier 9 beasts. Although they were all loyal and followed the empress, he knew that if they ever rebelled, it would be catastrophic.


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    Thankfully, their loyalty was unwavering. ording to Morris, they had formed another unit called the Sunlight Strike Force.


    Karsha nearlyughed at the name, but seeing how serious Morris was about his aplishment, he held back. This unit was made up of Tier 9 beasts, ranging from Lesser to Dark Mutants.


    They were still forming and training, but with over 600 Tier 9 beasts, Karsha knew they were more than capable of withstanding any invasion, though such a threat seemed unlikely.


    As Karsha continued to explore the transformed ind, he marveled at the numerous achievements his people had aplished in such a short time.


    In addition to the teleportation gate, they had constructed several new buildings that added to the ind''s elegance and functionality. There were training grounds where beasts honed their skills.


    One of the most impressive feats was the creation of a grand library, filled with the discovered secrets, books, scrolls, and tomes. This library quickly became a hub of activity, with many immersing themselves in the newfound wisdom.


    Karsha noticed that the infrastructure of the ind had also improved dramatically. Roads were paved, connecting different parts of the ind.


    Gardens and parks had been created, providing serene spots for meditation and rxation, contributing to the overall harmony of the ce. The beasts are mostly in their human form or naga form.


    Karsha was shocked by this sight. Once again, he was awed to know the beasts on this ind are no ordinary beasts.


    From what Lunar said, the beasts can only transform into humans when they awaken their innate bodies, but looking at this beast who hasn''t awakened their innate bodies yet was able to transform, he was taken aback. The Unknown people are indeed mysterious.


    Another significant development was the formation of specialized units within the army. Aside from the Sunlight Strike Force, Morris had organized elite squads that specialized in reconnaissance, espionage, and rapid response.


    These squads areposed of beasts with stealth and shadow-type Innate Talents. Since they are not needed to guard their borders, they rather go into the seven doors and gather information on things.


    They made those who are deployed to go gather resources have it easy.


    Karsha was also introduced to a newly formed council, consisting of elders, leaders, and representatives from various races of beasts on the ind.


    This council was responsible for making important decisions and ensuring that the needs of all inhabitants were met.


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    Finally, they visited the training grounds where the army was stationed. They transform the Eternal Abyss into an army camp. Karsha observed the disciplined ranks of soldiers.


    The training regimens were rigorous, and the soldiers'' skills had noticeably improved.


    The presence of over 600 Tier 9 beasts in the Sunlight Strike Force was a sight to behold, their power and ferocity evident even during drills. Karsha saw many uses for them and could only smile sinisterly.


    Karsha felt a profound sense of pride as he took in all these achievements. The ind had truly transformed.


    He was shocked at first by the sudden progress, but after witnessing them at work, he knew his thinking was that of his time on earth. When cultivators work, it''s several times faster than machines.


    "Starr, I''m just going to train. I''lle back once I''m done," Karsha said, brushing his hand gently through Starr''s hair. The little snake child, as always, wanted to go with him.


    "Okay, Big Brother, but I won''t take no for an answer if you don''t take me with you next time," Starr replied, her eyes full of determination.


    Karsha could only smile at her resolve. "Alright, I promise. But for now, keep training with Big Brother Morr. When Ie back, you''ll be strong enough to protect everyone."


    Starr nodded, though a hint of disappointment lingered in her expression. Karsha reassured her with a gentle pat on the shoulder, knowing he might need to start sneaking away more often to avoid these heartfelt goodbyes.


    Starr''s spirit and determination reminded him of himself when he was younger. He always wanted to be like his mother and father. He wanted to be a soldier so from the moment he enlisted till he died, he never stopped working hard.


    For now, Karsha had many things to aplish and only a little time to do it—well, a lot of time, thanks to the unique properties of the system''s subspace.


    Any skill he mastered there would reflect on the outside, though imbuing external energies like runes into his meridians would require him to be in the physical realm. The subspace hadn''t reached the level where it could handle that yet.


    However, he could still practice techniques like mastering the ''Lightning Phoenix Drive,'' which involved opening connectors in the wings, within the subspace.


    cing runes inside his meridians was a task for the outside world, and Karsha was determined not to waste precious time.


    He had 60 days in the physical realm—well, with the time tablet, 120 days. And with the system''s subspace, that tranted to 2,880 days, or about seven years, to aplish his goals.


    While it seemed like a long time, Karsha knew it would pass quickly. Physically, he would age 120 days, but mentally and spiritually, he would gain seven years of experience. This was crucial, especially since ra had pointed out the weaknesses in his foundation.


    "How long will you be gone?" Ayarr asked, looking slightly sad.


    Karsha looked at her and smiled reassuringly. "Only two months. I have some stuff to deal with, so I''ll be going to the time tablet to train," he replied.


    Ayarr nodded, though the sadness in his eyes didn''tpletely disappear. Karsha understood the concern. But since he will still be on the ind, he knows they will meet soon enough, cos soon, she will be his and they will forever be bonded together.


    "Morris, you''re in charge of making sure these fourdies are always happy," Karshamunicated through their mental connection.


    Morris smiled upon hearing that, understanding Karsha''s intentions. Karsha cared deeply about them and wanted to ensure they didn''t get jealous of Lady Illo. Morris already had ns to keep them busy and content for a while.


    "This beast will soon evolve and be a World Boss. It seems you are not as weak as I thought," ra, who had been quiet for a while, finally spoke.


    She felt a pang of guilt for revealing so much to Karsha. Although Karsha had his suspicions, learning such things could have a reverse effect on one''s destiny.


    "Sister ra, are you done wallowing in self-pity?" Karsha asked with a mischievous grin, deciding to call her "big sister." Because she resided in his soul sea, he could sense her guilt after their conversation about the Abyssal Maiden.


    He had wanted to talk to her but decided against it, believing it was best for her to find peace with her own resolve.


    ra sighed, feeling a mix of frustration and amusement at Karsha''s teasing. "You''re incorrigible," she muttered, but there was a hint of a smile in her voice.


    Karsha chuckled. "It''s part of my charm. But seriously, ra, you''ve helped me a lot. Don''t be too hard on yourself."


    "I suppose," she conceded. "Just remember, your path is yours to forge. Even with all the knowledge and power, it''s your decisions that shape your destiny."


    Karsha nodded. "I know. And don''t worry, Destiny and I are pretty tight right now. I don''t think she''ll throw anything too crazy my way. As for Karma, well, I guess we''ll see about that." He smiled and then refocused his attention on Lady Illo, leaving ra to ponder in her soul space.


    "Take these cores and absorb them. They''ll help you cement your recent awakening. As for your foundation, you have nothing to worry about." Karsha handed ten Tier 8 darkness-type monster cores to Lady Illo.


    She received them with a smile, a gesture that made the three snakedies raise an eyebrow.


    "Morris, once I''m back from the ind, I''ll give you some things so you can go into seclusion. It''s time this ind gets a World Boss," Karsha said.


    Morris nodded, his eyes burning with determination. Once he became a World Boss, they could explore deeper into the Monster World through one of the gates Karsha had shown them.


    "I''ll see you all soon." With that, lightning danced around Karsha''s body, and he vanished, leaving everyone present in shock. His speed was just too terrifying.