Global Demon King: Starting as the Abyssal Dragon

The Mage Job Advancement Tower could be likened to a nuclear-powered machine for harvesting these "human sheeps" for their gold. Because of its significance, it required enhanced security measures. Zhang Nu subsequently constructed a Level 4 Barrier Tower near the Job Advancement Tower. The barrier generated by this tower was strong enough to rival the protective barriers of Kregi City. With this added layer of protection and more guards stationed, security should not be an issue.

Using his Level 3 and Level 4 blueprints, along with Level 3 building upgrade scrolls, Zhang Nu proceeded to construct Level 4 defensive towers and detection towers in various directions around Kregi City. He planned to bring in another batch of Archmages and Titled Knights. The Archmages from the Darkness City, being summoned units, not only possessed formidable magical abilities but were also absolutely loyal. Each of them was a top-tier scholar, capable of enhancing magical civilization in the region.

With these elite scholars and facilities like the Job Advancement Tower, Zhang Nu believed that, over time, Kregi City would evolve into a renowned city of mages. In the process, the foundation of the Demon King's rule would become increasingly robust. Deciding to give Kreg City a new name, Zhang Nu settled on "Aofa" for the city's future designation. This name roughly translated to the "City of Arcane Arts and Magic."

In addition to the Mage Job Advancement Tower and various military defense towers, Zhang Nu had a pile of blueprints at his disposal. Among them was one remaining Level 5 blueprint - the "Imperial Hall," which was an auxiliary building. While it did not directly enhance the territorial strength or increase the population, it significantly improved the efficiency of internal affairs management.

For example, once the Imperial Hall was constructed, all of the Demon King's subjects, regardless of their race or status, had their records, information, status, and residence compiled within the Imperial Hall. Even if Zhang Nu had not met someone before, he could retrieve relevant information through their identification number. Although he did not have the ability to see hidden information, including the identity of Heroes, like his cheating ability would, he could access most of the basic information.

Moreover, after the establishment of the Imperial Hall, each person's contributions and merits to the federation were quantified into detailed data. This promoted transparency, clear rewards, and punishments. For instance, based on contribution points, individuals could exchange for medicines, equipment, materials, free trial opportunities, and even various baptisms.

Under Zhang Nu's command, the Dragon's Shadow Heroes Guild and the Chaos Federation's Demon King Alliance could also establish encrypted special records. Heroes could exchange merits for skill stones, and the Demon King could exchange for soul quotas, among other possibilities.

Furthermore, with the Imperial Hall, Zhang Nu did not need to painstakingly tally resources. The entire Chaos Federation's mining operations, the financial reserves of various cities, and the inventory of each warehouse were all at his fingertips.

It could be said that while the Imperial Hall may have seemed like an ordinary building, its utility for Zhang Nu was immense. With a population under his management approaching ten million and an increasing number of cities to oversee, administrative efficiency and internal affairs management had become challenging issues. With the appearance of the Imperial Hall, Zhang Nu could now address these challenges more effectively. The Imperial Hall came with a certain recruitment function.

[Imperial Administrative Officer] Level 2 normal unit. Costs 1000 gold, recruitment limit of 5000.

These administrative officers might be low-tier in combat ability, but they were skilled administrative professionals. Zhang Nu could dispatch them to various cities to establish administrative halls, connecting the Darkness City's administrative hall with local administrative halls. With this, an efficient administrative network could easily be deployed. Having a Level 5 imperial administrative hall, Zhang Nu believed he would not feel administrative pressure in the short term. This would save him a lot of energy and time, making its significance even greater than that of a powerful functional building.

In addition to this, Zhang Nu had blueprints for functional buildings such as the "Imperial Training Ground," "Imperial Arena," "Imperial Workshop," "Security Bureau," and "Tower of Felony." These blueprints were rarely seen before, probably only obtainable from human cities.

[Imperial Training Grounds] Level 3 building. A training facility. It could train ordinary civilians into militia with at least the combat power of a Level 1 normal unit within a week and transform them into Level 1 elite soldiers within three to four weeks.

[Imperial Arena] Level 3 building. Designed for sparring and competitive virtual combat. Participants could go all out, showcasing their full strength without causing actual harm to each other. It served as a means to hone practical combat skills and expedite training.

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At the first opportunity, Zhang Nu returned to the Darkness City and began fervently sacrificing souls.

[You've sacrificed a Level 3 Hero's Soul. 201 talent points gained!]

[You've sacrificed a Level 3 Hero's Soul. 214 talent points gained!]

[You've sacrificed a Level 3 Hero's Soul. 204 talent points gained!]

[......]

In one go, Zhang Nu sacrificed the entire batch of Level 3 souls, totaling around 107,000 talent points.

[You've activated the Level 4 Talent "Immortal Dragon God"!]

[All Level 5 Talents activated. Level up conditions satisfied!]

[Level up successful!]

[MP +15,000, HP +7,500, Strength +750, Agility +1,500, Constitution +750, Will +1,500, Adamantite Dragon Body, Dragon King's Sanctum, Evil Dragon's Descent, Dragon God Bloodline, Space Manipulation, Time Control, Spatio-Temporal Dragon, Abyssal Divine Realm, and Immortal Dragon God have been greatly enhanced...]

Damn! Activating the last Level 5 talent, Zhang Nu smoothly felt the long-accumulated potential throughout his body being unleashed. This was the enhancing effect brought about by the level advancement, propelling his strength and abilities to skyrocket. Moreover, Zhang Nu could distinctly feel that his physique had undergone a tremendous transformation. If activating the Dragon God Bloodline had granted him a trace of divinity, just enough to suppress the influence of the Evil God's fragment within his body, then at this moment, this divinity had grown exponentially, permeating his soul.

[Immortal Dragon God] Level 5 talent. Maximum MP and HP +50%, recovery speed +500%, grants abilities such as "Divine Soul," "Infinite Regeneration," "Curse Immunity," "Poison Immunity," and "Soul Possession."

This was a passive skill that significantly boosted MP and HP. In addition, unlocking this skill endowed Zhang Nu's soul with divinity. What's a divine soul? A divine soul could exist independently of the physical body. In simple terms, even without a body, the soul would not decay! Zhang Nu's soul could exist entirely on its own. Unless the divinity was worn away over an extended period, the soul would remain intact. Though not reaching the level of a god, it possessed characteristics close to divinity. Even if his life force was depleted in battle, only his body would perish. The soul could persist and was impervious to conventional means of destruction."

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