Initially, they wanted to keep it to themselves, but after realizing its danger, the three forces decided to make it public. Furthermore, they knew they couldn't hide the tower for long. It made more sense to use these people to clear their path.
So they needed as many people as possible as they planned to venture deeper into the forest.
As they continued their journey, news of their mobilization reached some towns, prompting them to dispatch their subordinates to observe the actions of the Waydale city forces.
After half a day of travel, they finally arrived at the Endless Forest.
"STOP EVERYONE!!!"
Everyone immediately halted upon hearing the shout, as it came from Fax, one of the three commanders of the City Lord.
Fax, along with two elderly men, walked to the front. A hush fell over the crowd as these two elders were highly respected figures from the Song clan and the Blue Wind Sect, both possessing the same cultivation level of the first-stage Building Base realm.
"You may be wondering why we are here and didn't prevent you from following us!" Fax spoke, scanning the gathered crowd.
Everyone nodded, well aware of the dominance held by the three forces. If they intended to do something, they wouldn't allow anyone to trail behind them.
"Allow me to get straight to the point. Our three forces have discovered a place where one's cultivation can advance by killing the monsters within."
"What?! Is this true?"
"No way! If such a thing truly exists, why would these forces reveal it publicly instead of keeping it for themselves?"
"Yes, there must be a conspiracy at play."
Suspicion ran rampant among the crowd. It seemed unlikely that the top three forces would share such a treasure with everyone.
"Ahem!"
The sound echoed like a bell in their minds, prompting everyone to fall silent. After all, most of the cultivators who were not part of the three forces only possessed the cultivation level of the Body Tempering realm. Even the strongest among them was merely at the seven-stage Body Tempering realm, hailing from the second force of Waydale city.
"I understand your skepticism... If you believe this is a conspiracy, you are free to turn back now. We won't impede you," the elder from the Blue Wind Sect addressed the crowd.
However, no one left. Despite sensing that something was amiss, they were enticed by the prospect of an opportunity to enhance their cultivation.
Moreover, they couldn't fathom that the three forces would harm them. It would mean making enemies of all the forces in Waydale city and the neighboring towns.
"Alright, since no one has left, let us proceed."
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Argon, who was leisurely seated on a small throne in the goblin tribe, jumped to his feet upon seeing a transparent screen floating in front of him.
[Mission: Defend your dungeon from 2,890 invaders for 3 days]
Reward: Special Floor]