As was resting on Theo''s back as they raced across Aridonia, and the sun beamed down; thanks to growing stronger, the Blood Bat King could deal with most monsters that tried attacking them on their journey.


    He watched as the dungeon creature tore apart a group of ulcer-looking monsters. A few hourster, the sun started to set as they passed by a giant karst; As pointed at it and spoke to Theo, ''Land there boy; I need to rest.''


    The summoned monster agreed andnded on the stone pir with a thud. When he jumped off its back, a notification popped up.


    [Dungeon Conqueror, the Otherworld and Call of The Void unlocked the Monster Realm to organize your creatures even better]


    As''s eye widened in shock, but when he saw this, he activated it, and an azure portal appeared, causing Theo to be wary as the monster spoke, ''Why does it feel like the Void Realm but different?''


    ''''Itbined with another useful skill of mine,'''' he answered the Blood Bat King.


    Following that, As entered the portal only to see thend he built for the Scalebreakers and Stormeagle, but what caught his attention was the five portals hanging in the air representing the dungeons he conquered.


    Theo soon entered the Voidwalker Realm while ncing around in fascination before speaking in an amazed voice, ''Can you summon a few more of my kind Master? I believe we can live here as we would be outside the sungeon.''


    As looked at the Blood Bat King and agreed with a nod while pulling up the Stage One list for the Monster Realm.


    ***


    [Stage 1]


    [Rivers - Gently alters the terrain, enhances the fertility of nearbynd, and provides water for creatures - Cost: 500 Mana]


    [Floating Inds - Suspended above the ground, these inds provide new realms for your monsters to explore/Can make yourself a home - Cost: 3000 Mana]


    [Grasnds - A fertile expanse of open ins/Food for certain members of your army - Cost: 500 Mana]


    [Hills - Gently rolling terrain that adds texture to thendscape - Cost: 750 Mana]


    [Mountains - Majestic peaks rise from the earth, providing shelter for rare species - Cost: 2000 Mana]


    [Increase realm size - More space for the monsters - Cost: 5000 Mana]


    Discover hidden tales at empire


    [Underground Tunnels - Tunnels under the earth - Cost: 4000 Mana]


    [Largeke - Cost: 3000 Mana]


    [Mansion - Build a home for yourself wherever you want, including everything needed to live inside the Monster Realm - Cost: 50000 Mana]


    ***


    Upon noticing this, As expanded the realm, creating a vastke for Medusa. He then introduced floating isles and extended the grasnds, giving N and her pack space to roam freely.


    After that, he summoned the Death Serpent, Death Goris, Dreadmaw Lions, and more Blood Bats. The creatures expressed their gratitude before setting up their new homes throughout the realm.


    ''I can feel them at peace,'' he mused. ''I need to get more monsters, but I won''t add just any; they must be strong and smart.''


    As sensed that Raymond and Cera were busy with their lives. He smiled when he saw all his monsters growing stronger thanks to basking in his void mana, which would be helpful in the future.


    Once done, he summoned Drax, the Void Raptor King, and a dozen smaller ones. The giant monster looked at him as his voice rang in his mind, ''Make yourself at home. When I call upon you, it will cost the same, but I can summon you to the Voidwalker Realm at no cost.''


    The colossal dinosaur nodded in acknowledgment before unleashing a mighty roar tomand its horde of Void Raptors. The monsters charged into the dense jungle to set up their new homes.


    Afterward, As set up his tent and built a fire, admiring the Monster Realm and the starry sky above. "I''ll gather more creatures for my growing army," he muttered, "but they must be strong."


    He added more wood to the firepit before lying down, gazing up as shooting stars streaked across the night sky. Once it was roared to life, As pulled out his sleeping bag andy down.


    Feelingfortable, As drifted off to sleep as the roars and chirps of the surrounding creatures echoed through the night, yet none dared approach his camp. The following day, he awoke with a yawn, only to see a fierce storm raging across the Voidwalker Realm.


    As stood up, packed away his gear, and called for N. The lioness appeared within seconds, licking him affectionately, bringing a smile to his face. He stroked her sleek fur before climbing onto her back, and together, they charged through the portal.


    They appeared atop the karst, and N started jumping down as As spoke, ''We''re heading Southeast. We need to reach Carthage to heal my arm and Lilith.''


    Following that, the duo traveled across Aridonia and dodged army patrols. It took them a few days to reach the area the capital was in, but as they got close, chaos erupted. N barrelled straight into a battle.


    Thousands of soldiers shed in a brutal battle, and the moment both sides spotted As and N, they attacked. ''What''s going on here?'' he wondered, his eyes narrowing. ''Looks like we''ll have to fight our way through.''


    N tore through dozens of enemies with lethal precision while As unleashed a barrage of Void Bullets, cutting through the swarm of attackers. Explosions rang out and sent the soldiers flying.


    The lioness bounded across the battlefield as arrows flew toward them, causing him to cast Void Guard. As the shield appeared, the projectiles pinged off it, allowing them to pass through unharmed.


    Hourster, N stopped running when the duo arrived on top of a hill a mile away from the Nubian capital. As spotted the massive city stretching out in all directions, with three walls guarding different sections.


    ''This ce is giant,'' he mused. ''How am I going to find a spirit mage?''


    As shrugged before speaking to N, ''''Don''t go near the city, girl; they will target us.''''


    ''Yes, Master. There are some woods nearby; I will stop there,'' she replied as she dashed down the hill.


    A sudden, ominous feeling washed over As as they neared the city, and he shouted, "Dodge now!"


    No sooner had the words left his mouth than explosions erupted around them, hurling him through the air. N let out a pained roar, but As swiftly sent her to safety before crashing down himself, with his Void Guard absorbing most of the impact.


    Fueled by a rising fury, As sprang to his feet, eyes locked on the horde of Nightowls and Immortal soldiers charging toward him. A momentary pang of uncertainty flickered in his mind, but he quickly crushed it.


    ''I can''t back down. Only the strongest survive,'' he thought, his heart pounding with resolve.


    The first Nightowl assassin darted in, de shing in the dim light. As knocked aside the attack, then drove his de through the killer''s throat in a single, lethal thrust. He spun on his heel without hesitation, narrowly avoiding another attacker''s strike.


    With a sh, he severed the soldier''s ankles, sending the foe crashing to the ground in agony. As unleashed his fury with a primal roar, moving like an azure storm through the battlefield.


    These were the hunters who had chased him across Aridonia, and now they had finally caught up. But they would regret it. His body surged with energy as he faced them head-on, Void Guard shimmering around him like a shield of darkness, deflecting iing strikes from every direction.


    Sparks flew as swords shed against the shield, but none could break through. As lunged at an Immortal soldier and mmed his palm into the soldier''s chest while unleashing a devastating Void st right in their face.


    The explosion sent the Immortal flying back, his armor shattered, leaving nothing but a crater where he once stood. More enemies swarmed him, but he was a blur of motion, dodging and countering brutally.


    As ducked beneath a Nightowl''s sweeping attack, but it knocked his sword out of his hand. He still managed to retaliate with a bone-shattering punch, Void energy rippling from his fist as the attacker''s body crumpled.


    Another Immortal came at him with a spear. As spun out of the way and delivered a devastating upward strike, slicing the weapon in half before driving his de through the warrior''s chest.


    With every enemy that fell, his fury only intensified. Each strike, block, and dodge became sharper, driven by an unyielding rage that carved a path through the relentless horde trying to capture or kill him.


    Twenty minutester, even more Immortals and Nightowls surrounded him, their faces filled with shock as they took in the battlefield littered with hundreds of lifeless bodies. His remaining arm hung limp by his side as an enemy managed to sh it.


    ''I need to get out of here,'' As thought, ncing around the chaos as an idea came to him, causing a smile to appear.


    In a sh, he began hurling Thunderp, Frostfall, and Inferno Bombs at the enemy, creating utter mayhem. As smoke enveloped the area, he summoned Theo, who swooped in to lift him high into the sky.


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