However, she was not entirely devoid of compassion, occasionally aiding in the summoning of her undead.
As the number of the undead proliferated, the wildlife in the vicinity of Bayou's castle was nearing extinction, likely viewing her stronghold as a forbidden zone.
Furthermore, the levels of the undead were escalating, rendering the hunting of a single or two wild boars increasingly ineffective, as their range of coverage extended farther a field.
Some of the undead had even ventured near Sun, Shiao's castle, to hunt.
The current state of affairs no longer sufficed for the undead's advancement, prompting Bayou to direct them towards the snowy mountains and the periphery of the dark forest for hunting.
There remained numerous highle magical beasts there, a bountiful source of experience.
The vastness of the frigid mountains suggested that they were not limited to frost dragons, howling silver wolves, and stone giants.
Other formidable creatures such as fener, ice bears, and snow foxes also roam these lands.
With the absence of the frost dragons and the howling silver wolf tribe, the mountains have become relatively safer and the presence of angelic dragon slayers allowed by you to advance into higher level territories ahead of time.
It was worth noting that while the frost dragon represented the pinnacle of strength in the frigid mountains, it had yet to reach divine status.
Bayou speculated it was at least of lordly caliber, perhaps even emperor level.
The Howling Silver Wolf Tribe, on the other hand, was merely a commander-level tribe, relegated to the mountains outskirts.
The vast disparity in strength between these factions implied the existence of other perilous races.
Regardless, the undead were impervious to death, and Bayu permitted them to level up and far monsters at the mountains perimeter.
With her current strength, she was more than equipped to handle the beast tide.
Should the tide be influenced by the comprehensive strength of the lords or the terrain, it might pose some difficulty for her.
Given that Bayou is flanked by two formidable forbidden zones, teameming with countless magical beasts, the robustness of the beast tide was entirely understandable, especially since her castle had already been upgraded to a town.
The beast tide brings not merely destruction and death.
Those lords who endure will reap a bounty of sustenance, magical crystals, spiritual cores, and experience among other resources.
Bayou suddenly recalled Sun Sha Sha, whose castle was situated not far from her own.
The magnitude of the beast tide would likely be similar for both.
With only a few scarlet blood demon apes, survival through the beast tide seemed nearly impossible for Sun Sha Sha.
Bay would need to assist her for her to succeed.
However, this would also greatly benefit Bayou as while other lords would harvest from a single beast tide, she would be fortunate enough to benefit from two.
Once the tide has passed, Bayou's army of the undead would escalate to a truly formidable number.
Chapter 78.
The onset of the midnight beast tide time swiftly passed and afternoon approached with less than 10 hours remaining until the beast tides arrival.
All lords were diligently striving to enhance their strength.
Bayou's undead minions were scattered beyond the castle's territory, engaged in their upgrades.
Jon had successfully reached level seven, a feat accomplished through the contributions of the skeleton soldiers.
Bayou was confident that after surviving the beast tide, even if Jon did not attain the rank of commander, reaching level 9 would be well within his grasp.
Arthur, meanwhile, lived up to expectations and ascended to the rank of commander.
The withering space ability formed a localized barrier that siphoned the life force and souls of enemies within, temporarily augmenting his attributes.
With his promotion to commander, Arthur acquired an active group skill imbued with enhancement effects.
Perfectly suited for the impending beast tide, but he was not idle either.
Every 2 hours, her magical energy fully replenished, allowing her to assist the necromancers in summoning, ensuring that all would be summoned before midnight.
After 10:00, Bayou refrained from expending her magical energy, focusing entirely on preparing for the beast tide after midnight, ensuring she possessed ample magical power and combat capability.
The world chat fell into an eerie silence, a palpable sense of oppression enveloping everyone as hearts.
In the evening, Xiao Yianua initiated a private chat.
Xiao's orphan boss, I've sent over the equipment.
Shabby yellow fortress.
Good.
Their conversation was succinct, devoid of superfluous words, indicating that Xiao Yianua understood the significance of the final day.
The equipment was evidently forged in haste.
Bayou glanced at her warehouse, confirming the stock, and promptly listed all weapons for sale.
There was likely no better time to sell equipment than now.
The orders Bayou posted created a stir, albeit a minor one.
The lords were primarily concerned with their survival.
Upon seeing the esteemed figure listing equipment and knowing their own troops lacked combat prowess and required armorament, they began to frantically purchase supplies.
No one could guarantee their survival amidst the beast tide.
Who would hoard magic crystals when they might be alive yet unable to spend them as night fell as anticipated by equipment was sold out.
She promptly transferred 50,000 magic crystals to Xiao Yinua, who might be relying on these crystals to bolster her strength at the last moment.
At that moment, within Xiao Yinua's castle, over 200 dwarfs ceased their mining and labor, dawning their gear in orderly fashion, making final preparation for the beast tide at midnight.
Xiao Yianua upgraded her barracks with the magic crystals sent by Baiu, unlocking the dwarven warriors, ready to summon them after midnight.
Xiao Yinua felt an extraordinary sense of anxiety.
Although beasts were scarce in her vicinity that did not necessarily imply the scale of the beast tide would be minimal.
Suddenly, she envied those in higher positions, they surely did not share such worries.
Xiao's orphan boss, I hope to live to see you tomorrow.
Shabby yellow fortress, haven't you seen me yet? By replied humorously, Shabby yellow fortress, believe in yourself.
After upgrading the town, you will see me, the Xiao family orphans.
I shall upgrade the town post haste.
Seia Hong Fort, keep it up.
Through the relentless efforts of Bayou and the necromancers, a total of 1,500 howling moon silver wolves have been summoned by US undead army has expanded to over 5,000 with more than 3,000 being skeletal soldiers.
However, one must not underestimate these 3,000 skeletal warriors, each of whom is at least level five.
Just envisioning 3,000 level fives is truly terrifying.
Decompose at last by you can dismantle the mountain of corpses.
Congratulations, Lord, on successfully decomposing.
The bodies of the howling moon silver wolves vanished in an instant, leaving by US Castle courtyard considerably more spacious.
These undead, summoned in batches, have long been fortified by the Blackwater altar.
By you must now prepare for the beast tide, summoning all the undead back and ordering them to encircle the castle walls.
John, take 1,000 skeletal soldiers to Sun Shia Sha as castle to protect her and assist against the beast tide by you commanded.
1,000 level five skeletal warriors should suffice to handle Sun Shia's onslaught.
And since Jon has yet to reach the commander level, Bayou also dispatched two commander level skeletal mages.
With two commanders and 1,000 skeletal soldiers above level 5, if this formation cannot withstand the beast tide, it is likely that over 99% of the billions of lords on a magical continent would perish.
Sending Jon was primarily to allow him to face the beast tide alone, swiftly enhancing his strength.
The two skeletal mages would remain inactive unless necessary.
Following Bayou, Jean could only savor the remnants as the presence of the bone throne rendered the commander level in Baiu as castle overwhelmingly plentiful.
Meanwhile, Sun Shia Sha sat trembling in her castle.
Though the eight crimson blood demon apes had all reached level 5 and above, she felt no sense of security.
Howls erupted from the eight apes and upon investigating the source, Sun Shia Sha was taken aback to see a dense mass of skeletons outside the castle.
Leading the charge was a skeletal warrior clad in heavy armor wielding a broadsword like a grand general flanked by two colossal skeletal giants.
Naturally, Sun Sha Sha recognized these skeletons.
They were by US troops.
During her previous visit to Byu's castle, she had not encountered such an overwhelming number of skeletons.
It was utterly terrifying, resembling a full-fledged army.
As Jon entered Sun Xiao Xiao's territory, she scrutinized their levels.
The moment she looked, she was astounded.
Not only were the two skeletal giants commander level, but all the skeletons, including those she had presumed to be mere foot soldiers, were astonishingly strong.
Every single one of the 1,000 skeletons was above level five.
Good heavens, is this truly a troop? Son Sha Sha turned to her eight monkeys and exclaimed, "What on earth is this?" Her worries dissipated.
With Bayou's assistance, she was now confident in overcoming the beast tide.
Jean led the skeletons to besiege Sun Xiao<unk>s castle.
In comparison to Bayou Stronghold, Sun Shia Xiao's fortress was significantly smaller, allowing a thousand skeletons to defend without leaving any blind spots.
As the clock inched closer to midnight, all the lords prepared for their final desperate struggle.
Time 2350.
With merely 10 minutes remaining, the immense psychological pressure bore down on the lords, manifesting in feelings of torment, anxiety, and even despair.
As various emotions began to spread among them, the world chat erupted at this moment, seemingly as a means to alleviate their overwhelming stress or perhaps to utter one last word.
Electric mouse, I can't take it anymore.
Old eight, don't speak desparingly.
Let us finish this bowl of courage.