Origin Paradise!

—A Saint-level Demon Swordsman.

—Sacred Sword Magic: Frozen Sword.

“I won,” Bai Jian said in a low voice, following Duke Felix’s orders to cover up the oversight in the assassination of the second prince.

In the blink of an eye, the rock lion launched an attack. Zhuang Ya rushed out and cleaved it away with her sword. Eleanor's face paled slightly, and the greatsword in her hand shone brightly. The sacred weapon, the Sword of Virtue, was rapidly activating.

But the next moment, the frozen sword shattered.

The Golden Overlord Privilege - Overlord is immune to the devastating damage from Immortal-level Saint-level sword magic.

"what!"

Grand Knight Commander Bai Jian's expression suddenly changed, but his body seemed to have lost its command and remained motionless. The restraint from the Dragon Spear fell, and his body and energy fell into a state of death. The only thing that remained normal was his soul, which immediately released the magic - Mental Shock.

call!

The king's might shattered the mental impact.

Jiang He turned around expressionlessly, letting the white longsword slice through most of his chest. As the power of time descended, his aura returned to its peak.

At this moment, the rock lion's eyes were no longer mocking; it only wanted to escape and get away from this strange enemy.

“Fate has told me that you are the Duke of the North’s henchman.”

Jiang He thrust out the Dragon Spear, the gray of chaotic energy spreading across the spear shaft. The cold spearhead shattered Bai Jian's mental defenses, and as it pierced through his heart, legendary-grade sinful poison poured in wildly.

Dragon Lance Imprisonment has a relatively small range and is commonly used in close combat. Theoretically, it lasts for three seconds, but due to the damage reduction and resistance of the Hero's Body, the actual duration may be shorter. However, it is still quite long for a Heroic being.

The cold spearhead made the White Sword Grand Commander's consciousness begin to blur. The legendary-level sin poison swept through his entire body. He was not a great power and did not have the privilege of reviving himself. Once he fell into someone's trap, it was basically a death sentence.

"This matter...was my own doing..."

Bai Jian gripped the gun tightly in anguish, pleading desperately.

"That doesn't matter."

"Whether I harm others or not depends on whether others harm me."

Jiang He drew his spear, and Bai Jian knelt on both knees. The "prolonged" damage from the Dragon Spear and the Poisonous Injury caused severe overflow of harm. Bai Jian's body withered away, and his soul rapidly annihilated until finally, a beautiful dagger pierced his brow.

[Hint: Hunting Legendary Monsters +1]

[Hint: You have gained 1 real attribute point]

"Hmm?" Jiang He was slightly taken aback.

Monsters—meaning nothing more than magical creatures. In the eyes of the Origin, humans are no different from other beings. Therefore, magic swordsmen with magical powers are also considered monsters. The White Sword Grand Master is in the North and is obviously a legendary figure.

Click!

Zhuang Ya covered her eyes with one hand, her golden vertical pupils staring through her slender white fingers. Her petrification power was immediately activated. The rock lion, which had been standing still as solid as a rock, suddenly sensed something was wrong. The petrification power impacted the rock power, causing the surface of his rocky body to turn a cold, gray petrified appearance.

The next moment, Zhuang Ya drew her sword at close range, unleashing hundreds of sword arcs that bombarded the rock lion. The petrified parts that were damaged fell off, revealing a hideous wound riddled with holes. At the same time, the immense power granted by the giant snake body was unleashed, sending the rock lion flying horizontally.

Jiang He couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Because the sword move that Zhuang Ya presented was not her own Nine True Sword Technique, but the Dragon Spear Technique.

The little guy secretly learned a lot of his skills, and while he's not quite there yet, he's already showing promise.

The rock lion slammed towards Jiang He, and the sub-legendary paralysis of the All-Seeing Demon Eye was activated. Jiang He pushed out the Dragon Spear, and white light illuminated the entire front section of the Loda Mountains, with light filling the sky and the ground.

—The Light of Eternal Judgment.

Boom!

The Rock Lion's defenses have completely collapsed.

The unparalleled gunfire obliterated his body, as if even the power of rock was shattering.

Jiang He gripped the dagger and thrust it through the rock lion's head, which had returned to its original shape. The little girl had already run to his side.

[Hint: Hunting Legendary Monsters +1]

[Hint: You have gained 1 real attribute point]

"You like Dragon Spear Technique?" Jiang He asked.

"I like it." Zhuang Ya nodded her head. But to be honest, she liked the Great Serpent. There was no essential difference between the Nine True Sword Technique and the Dragon Spear Technique.

"Then I'll start teaching you Dragon Spear Technique tomorrow."

A gluttonous black light surged from Jiang He's palm, and two elite beings from the Heroic Era transformed into extraordinary factors, which were then infused into the chaotic energy.

[Hint: Your energy nature - Chaos - has been upgraded to Sub-Legendary LV1, and your unique ultimate ability - Energy Annihilation has been enhanced.]

The collapse of the mountain peaks and the huge commotion scared away countless monsters. Eleanor looked at the two of them with some sadness. Even when they were in the carriage, Rhine had not smiled at her.

The three returned the way they came.

On the horizon, two knightly orders, each consisting of a thousand knights, surged towards Mount Loda. They used various combat techniques and magic to hunt down monsters. Under the guidance of the clergy of the Whispering Church, the immortal-level magic, Green Forest Spell, was activated, and countless vines cleared away the monster horde. The leader was none other than a Saint-level warrior.

Eleanor gazed into the distance for a moment and said, "It's the vassal of the Duke of the North, the Marquis of Black Whale. The Black Whale and White Whale Knights are probably heading to the major port and are currently replenishing their supplies."

"A Saint-level mage?" Jiang He asked.

“The Marquis Black Whale is a Holy Knight,” Eleanor replied.

Jiang He immediately lost interest, but he estimated that he could witness some of the great achievements of demons and the power of holy domains on the battlefield of crossing the sea, thus quickly completing the main quest ①.

Two real attribute points are invested in Constitution.

[Constitution: 58+2→60+2]

"What does Augusta Territory mean?"

“Augusta has no grounds to refuse the Northern mobilization order,” Eleanor said. “I plan to lead the Silver Knights and the Rose Knights into battle, while the rest will remain behind, most likely led by Earl White Wolf.”

White Wolf, White Sword, Black Whale, etc. are all nicknames. Because the family's existence is maintained by the inheritance of great achievements, most nobles' full names are so long that they are difficult to pronounce, and sometimes even they themselves cannot remember them completely.

“The Rock Town will send out the Glenn Knights, which I will lead myself,” Jiang He said.

In the world of gods, a legion is usually defined by 10,000 men, while a knightly order is defined by 1,000 men. However, the former is basically a second-line force or garrison, while the latter is the main force. Only knights who become gold elites are considered qualified elites, and grand knights are mid-level officers.

Eleanor was not surprised that Rock Territory could send out a knightly order, after all, it was the legacy of the Glenn family.

“But what about the territory guards?” Eleanor asked.

"It's none of your business," Jiang He replied. The Divine Guard Knights were his true foundation, and they were undergoing a long process of training to become heroes.

Eleanor puffed out her cheeks, somewhat annoyed.

Zhuang Ya glanced at her and pretended to be cute.

The three avoided Marquis Black Whale's troops and returned to their territory.

Chapter 624 The Pirate King

It was the end of October in the 265th year of the Divine Calendar.

When Jiang He led Zhuang Ya back to Rock Town, the tax collector from Green Forest City in the North had just left. In preparation for the upcoming sea crossing campaign, the Duke ordered the collection of a special tax. With the summer and autumn taxes having just passed, the heavy tax would undoubtedly make the winter even more severe for the various minor lords.

However, as long as the upcoming sea crossing battle is won, even the biggest conflicts can be suppressed. The special grains researched by the Alchemy Guild can grow rapidly by relying on mountains and sea salt, so the strategic value of Sea Serpent Island has risen sharply.

According to Green Forest City's public plans, in the near future, a large number of pioneering knights will emerge. Knights with strength but no land will head to Sea Serpent Island to obtain a bright future.

Rock Town.

In just one week, the city walls, forged from high-grade Yang steel, were erected. The clergy of the Storm Church inscribed numerous magic arrays inside, which could unleash the effects of gales and lightning when defending the city.

A young woman in her early twenties was waiting at the door.

She had long, smooth, jet-black hair, the ends of which were neatly trimmed on either side of her face, highlighting her beautiful and expressive eyebrows and eyes. Her facial features were delicate, and she wore a long dress adorned with tattered black diamond patterns, exuding a mysterious and unique beauty. Her slender figure was faintly visible through the fabric.

"Damn it, the empire is doomed sooner or later."

Si Ning came out to greet him, still complaining, because the Imperial Council had sent a griffin to deliver the Viscount's badge, officially elevating someone's Rhine status to Viscount, and correspondingly, the special tax had also been significantly increased.

"How have you been lately?"

Jiang He casually asked a question and walked into Rock City without stopping. Aya followed behind, carrying a box containing the head of a rock lion. From a distance, it looked as if the box had grown legs, even though she was the same size as before.

Si Ning turned around and followed, saying fiercely, "The Lemon Merchant Guild has just been established, and mosquito coils are selling very well in the magician community. We've earned about three hundred gold coins this week, but after Green Forest City collected its taxes, Rock City now owes the Storm Church a large sum of money."

Jiang He stopped and turned around, expressionless: "How much did you pay in total?"

“Four thousand gold coins,” Si Ning replied with a shrug.

"What about people?"

"Just left not long ago."

A hint of ferocity flashed in Jiang He's eyes. "Taxes" are a direct manifestation of dominance. The tax officials sent by Green Forest City are not lackeys. Each person is responsible for a large area, usually led by a Great Knight, to ensure sufficient force in the tax collection and delivery process.

Violence +6.

"Have Wuhe pinpoint the location, I'll go kill him in a bit."

"Hehehe, boss, I heard you!"

On the city wall, the black-feathered youth sat between the battlements, surrounded by a large flock of birds of prey. Wuhe was sorting through intelligence. He had bred a beautiful, small, but harmless pet bird and was now plotting to send it into the circles of the imperial nobility in order to steal intelligence in their daily conversations.

Jiang He waved and said, "Come down and greet Lao Hei. Aya bought some things for you."

Wuhe's eyes lit up, and he immediately sent out birds to the port.

In less than a quarter of an hour, a middle-aged man who was three meters tall and exceptionally burly came over, with two teams of fierce guards following behind him. Old Black's human form resembled an iron tower, and he was covered in filth. He was the chief civil engineer in charge of the port's construction.

"Xiao He, Aya," Lao Hei said with a simple and honest smile.

Jiang He chuckled and nodded, saying, "This time, we'll be taking the Glenn Knights to participate in the sea crossing battle. Aya and I will go."

Old Hei indicated that he understood. Since embarking on the path of the extraordinary, Xiao He had participated in hundreds of wars, large and small, and could be considered a professional war maniac. In such a chaotic situation, he was not worried about the opponent's ability to survive, after all, it was not an encirclement and killing without any room for maneuver.

In front of the Viscount's castle, Zhuang Ya put down the box and took out the local specialties she had bought in the towns along the way. She spent all thirty soul silver coins given to her by the Adventurers' Guild.

"Brother Hei, monster bones."

"Hey, nail clippers."

"Sister Si, the gemstone ring."

"Great serpent, wine cup."

"My little dress."

Considering the limited budget, Zhuang Ya bought mostly small, usable items.

Old Hei picked up the large bone, which looked very sturdy and should be able to gnaw on for a long time. Not far away, Wu He trimmed his nails, and the effect was indeed quite good. As for Si Ning, her expression was a bit strange. This was the first time someone had given her a ring. It was one thing for Lao Jiang, but it had to be a girl.

"Thank you." Jiang He looked at the golden wine glass. In order to accommodate Aya's sense of ceremony, he didn't know what it was beforehand.

Zhuang Ya forced a faint smile.

"hey-hey."

"Learn something good from Si Ning."

"Oh."

……

Late at night, Jiang He surveyed the territory.

The Underworld puppet sat atop the castle tower, while a thousand malevolent guards were stationed in small squads, making the safety of Rock City unquestionable.

It is worth mentioning that some of the evil guardians have learned the power of the storm priests, and the guardian knights have already acquired the foundation to unleash high-intensity immortal-level magic, making them qualified to kill holy knights.

"Population of 8,900 people."

"Most of them were free people who had lost their protection within the Glenn Earl's territory, as well as some slaves traded back by the Lemon Merchant Guild."

The slave trade was rampant in the Holy Empire. Rebel armies and alien races that were defeated would basically become slaves, as would nobles in the capital who suffered oppression. During foreign wars, a large number of slave traders would accompany the troops and sell the slaves on the spot after the victory.

Jiang He arrived at the castle pavilion and carefully examined the Underworld Puppet. This puppet, a masterpiece, possessed special talents such as the Human Puppet Myriad Puppet and the "Body of Ten Thousand Deaths." It could currently control a being at the highest Saint Realm level without affecting its own combat power.

"I need money, or rather, soul coins."

Jiang He casually found a balcony to sit down and rest. The tax officials' team had already left the Augusta territory, and as for who would take action, it certainly wouldn't be him, Baron Rhine.

The crow landed and said, "Boss, the Glenn Knights have been assembled. Ah San is leading the Silver Knights, Ah Er is in charge of the Divine Guard Knights, and I've let Ah Da temporarily lead the expeditionary force."

"Leave tomorrow morning."

"clear."