Attacks from Void Creatures were not limited to the seven-day trial.Even after completing the trial and officially becoming a Lord, the Void could strike at any time.
As long as all Void Creatures were eliminated, the Lord would receive settlement rewards.
Moreover, the flesh and blood of certain Void Creatures contained immense nutritional value.If one possessed a high-grade dining hall, properly preparing and consuming their meat could temporarily enhance combat strength.
For Lords hungry to grow stronger as fast as possible, this was undeniably a powerful lure.
They wished for more Void invasions—more danger meant more rewards, and more rewards meant faster growth.
But other Lords simply wanted a quiet farming life.They disliked anything that disturbed their peaceful, pastoral existence and feared the Void's arrival would shatter their idyllic homesteads.
Thus, different types of Lords viewed Void invasions very differently.To some, they were prime opportunities to grow stronger.To others, they were little more than threats that disrupted daily life.
As for why the Void kept attacking every territory…Where they came from…Why killing them granted settlement rewards…Perhaps only the Void Sovereign, ruler of the Endless Abyss, knew the truth.
These creatures were like endlessly respawning monsters in a game—their very existence seemed designed to maintain balance in the world.
Throughout history, many powerful transcendent Lords had ventured deep beyond the War Fog in search of answers.
All of them failed. None found anything.
The most popular theory claimed that within the War Fog lay a hidden kingdom belonging entirely to Void Creatures, ruled by a Void Monarch.Their continued invasions served a single purpose: preventing Lords from expanding too far and threatening the Monarch's dominion.
Whether that was true or not… no one could say.
At this moment, Chen Han looked at the 120 Creation Crystals he had just obtained and decisively opened the lottery interface.
According to the Lord's guidelines, during the early construction phase, using Creation Crystals for draws was the smartest investment.
A Level 1 Lord could have at most one hero unit.
If one happened to draw a hero at this stage, the hero would automatically be converted into a Hero Summoning Card.Once the Lord advanced to Level 2 and could house two heroes, using the card would grant a powerful hero instantly.
Of course, the odds of drawing a hero were low; the primary goal remained defensive structures and equipment.
Chen Han had heard stories.
During one Lord's second draw, he had pulled a Supreme-grade defensive weapon—the Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon.
From that moment on, whether it was Judgment Day or the territorial wars that followed, that Lord swept across the battlefield with that terrifying weapon, stunning the whole world.
And earlier, when Chen Han summoned his hero, his first draw had produced a Supreme-grade hero with an S-rank talent—Miu Keke.If that wasn't proof of his incredible luck today, nothing was.
Even if he didn't draw a hero or a skill book this time, he was sure to get something powerful for his defense system.
No need to hesitate.He began the draw.
As one hundred Creation Crystals vanished, a beam of light descended before Chen Han.
But—unlike the five-colored radiance that had appeared during Miu Keke's summoning—this time, only a single violet light glowed.
Different colors represented different rarities.Chen Han had learned this in high school.
White – CommonGreen – RarePurple – EpicGold – LegendaryRainbow – Supreme
A purple light—an epic item.
That was already more than good enough.
When the light dispersed, a one-handed longsword engraved with a white dragon motif appeared.
[Weapon: Dragon-Spring Sword][Rarity: Epic][Requirement: Tier 1, Phase 1][Effect 1: Automatically grants Swordsmanship Lv.1][Effect 2: Attack Speed +25%][Effect 3: Strength +25%]
"Not bad! Finally, a weapon I can actually use—and it even comes with swordsmanship!"
Chen Han nodded, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
Though the Dragon-Spring Sword wasn't some reality-shattering mythical weapon, for him it was already an enormous gain.
He gripped the sword firmly.A surge of power coursed through his body.At the same time, a torrent of swordsmanship knowledge flooded into his mind—as if he had personally trained for two and a half years—giving him astonishing mastery.
Seizing this rare moment, Chen Han swung the blade in excitement.
Every movement flowed naturally—smooth, practiced, powerful—carrying the presence of a seasoned warrior.
If five goblins attacked him again right now…With the Dragon-Spring Sword and his new swordsmanship, he was confident he could take them all down alone.
"So cool, Senior!"
Miu Keke laughed brightly from nearby.
Chen Han scratched his chin shyly."Oh, right! I almost forgot—the settlement rewards included hero experience! You can level up!"
"Thanks, Senior!"
Hero experience wasn't added directly to the hero.It went into the Hero Experience Pool, and the Lord decided how to allocate it.
Everyone had their own philosophy.
Some believed in funneling everything into a single powerhouse hero to counter high-level Void attacks.Others insisted on distributing experience evenly for balanced team development so that no unexpected crisis would catch them unprepared.
Both sides had their reasons. Neither could convince the other.
Chen Han opened the experience pool and allocated all 300 points to Miu Keke.
Instantly, her aura shifted.A warm force rippled through her body.Her level jumped to Tier 1, Phase 4.
Her already mesmerizing face became even more enchanting, her charm intensifying to a degree that truly befitted a succubus.
Yes… this was exactly the allure one expected from her kind.Her level-up had elevated more than just her power.
Stretching lazily, Miu Keke rubbed her stomach."Speaking of which… I'm kinda hungry. Is there anything to eat?"
Chen Han nodded."Yeah, but new Lords only get basic rations for now. We'll have to make do. In a few days, once things settle and the canteen is built, we'll finally have proper food."
"As long as there's food, everything's fine!"