Although it was called the Gate of Hell, in reality, it was merely a vortex centered around its own body, designed to absorb everything in its path.
The boundless suction force, combined with the underworld attributes of the Ephemeral Beings of the Underworld, earned it the moniker Gate of Hell.
Charles's response to this was straightforward... He continuously spun the Overlord's Spear, creating a whirlwind.
No, not a small whirlwind.
As the whirlwind spun faster and faster, it grew larger and larger, to the point where even Charles himself struggled to maintain his footing!
This move had no name, or rather, as the Overlord, every move Charles made was a technique, there were no definitive ultimate moves.
The black whirlwind sporadically sparked with lightning, resembling an apocalyptic scene, utterly terrifying.
He gazed at the Ephemeral Beings of the Underworld and softly murmured, "Let's call it the Dark Piercing Spear, it's easy to remember, recite, and use."
With that, the Overlord's Spear, accompanied by the infinite black whirlwind and lightning, pierced through the body of the Ephemeral Beings of the Underworld, swiftly draining its previously formidable life force.
The purple body gradually descended, signifying the end of this Crimson Tide. The notification sound from the Continent of Overlord echoed like the most beautiful symphony.
However, the content of the notification... left Charles somewhat exasperated.
[Congratulations to Overlord No.1 for being the first to endure the Crimson Tide and successfully intercepting a small Crimson Tide node, thereby preventing disaster in that region.]
[Rewards are as follows: Server-level trading privileges (henceforth, Overlords can access the server-level trading center for transactions), Advanced Unit—Alien Template, and Golden-grade Heart of the Overlord.]
Putting aside the richness of the system rewards, the fact that cutting off one node revealed just how precarious Charles's location was.
A Crimson Tide node right next to his territory meant he had no choice but to eliminate it, didn't it?
No wonder there were so many dark creatures in that place. It turned out he had settled right in their main stronghold.
And this was only the Crimson Tide. Considering an Ephemeral Beings of the Underworld appeared during this battle, it implied that the place also harbored a node connecting to the Realm of the Dead.
Good grief, whether it's low-level dark creatures or high-level monsters, they all seem to have been arranged for him, haven't they?
The rewards were nothing short of extraordinary. Being the first to clear a node surpassed the boundaries of a novice Overlord, prompting the will of the Continent of Overlord to be exceedingly generous this time.
The Heart of the Overlord, for instance, was a prized item that any knowledgeable person would covet. It significantly boosted the output of one's territory and the combat prowess of one's followers.
Most crucially, it also elevated the power cap for both followers and the Overlord himself. With this upgrade, Medusa could instantly break through to Tier Four and become a formidable Tier Four combatant.
Having the qualification to trade across the entire server was really impressive.
Consider this. Merely trading within the Quiet Forest district had already accelerated his resource development so rapidly... Now imagine the potential of a server-wide domain!
If a district-level channel initially accommodated only fifty thousand people, a server-level channel could encompass a staggering fifty million, spanning two whole orders of magnitude. This starkly illustrated the difference between a small area and a vast domain.
With such a massive traffic flow and trading volume, Charles could easily double the current prices and still sell out instantly.
Even at those inflated prices, items would likely be snapped up in a heartbeat, no matter how many he put up for sale.
The Zerg had no cultivation methods; their strength was solely enhanced through devouring for evolution and Catherine's research. Thus, this wave of transactions represented an endless win-win situation.
Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Zergs were ready for hatching.
Once the server-wide trading channel opened, countless races would participate, including those dealing in blood-related attributes.
As for the advanced unit, the Alien, it was a ruthless creature, perfectly embodying the essence of devouring evolution... Claws, tails, teeth—each a lethal instrument capable of effortlessly claiming lives.
"Master, you're amazing!"
From a distance, the battle involving the Serpent Legion had already concluded, and Medusa swiftly approached, enveloping him in a grand embrace.
Shortly after, Catherine joined the scene, allowing Charles to once again savor the delightful sensation of being flanked by beauties.
This time, the Crimson Tide was thoroughly dealt with, and with only an hour left until dawn, the break of day was imminent.
The group, accompanied by the formidable Zerg army, swiftly returned to the Zerg Hive. Surrounding the Hive were countless remnants of dark creatures.
These monster remnants were the very creatures that, under the influence of the Crimson Tide, would have attacked the territory tonight. Thus, Charles had prudently left behind a Queen clone and several Zerg units at home.
The Queen clone's strength was positioned between high Tier Two and low Tier Three, making it nearly invincible at this stage.
In fact, the Queen clone didn't even have to lift a finger. The Zerg units had taken care of everything!
Once back at the territory, Catherine and Medusa went about their respective tasks, as there were plenty of post-battle matters to attend to.
After that... both women exchanged a knowing smile. Their master had once said that once the survival pressure eased, he would thoroughly fuck them.
Sure, penis might be delicious, but whose extravagant and indulgent Overlor master woudn't ejaculate in a woman's vagina every day?
Except for that guy Charles!
This time, surely the master wouldn't find another excuse to dodge?
Medusa was already planning to head to the former Dark Serpent territory to retrieve all the hidden training tools once she finished her military duties. Tonight, she intended to ensure Charles had his fill of pleasure.
Ahem, that included both of them, who were also feeling quite unfulfilled.
...
Unaware of the schemes his two little slave girls were concocting, Charles lay on his bed, perusing a parchment.
The Crimson Tide forecast had now disappeared, leaving only about ten thousand people in the district channel.
The last time the numbers had dwindled so drastically was when they had just entered the Continent of Overlord as ordinary people without the Heart of the Overlord. This Crimson Tide had proven to be even more brutal.
His eyes carried a hint of helplessness. Despite having repeatedly conveyed this information, no one seemed to believe him. Some even went as far as to label him a ruthless landlord profiting from the war.
Look at them now~
Still want to be stubborn?
Transcript of the District Channel
[ID 1256: This is terrifying, oh my God. Do you know what I went through? One of my followers tried to kill me! If it weren't for a few other followers protecting me, I'd be dead, either by the dark creatures or that traitor!]
[ID 7533: This is hilarious. You guys won't believe it, but the dark creatures here were just a single low-tier, pitiful little monster. I kicked it away with one foot!]
[ID 546: Why did I have nearly twenty of them? Although their levels were about the same as yours, this Crimson Tide is just too much!]
[ID 7533: I guess it's because I'm not far from Big Boss No. 1. So he cleared out many of the dark creatures in that node which I originally needed to face. Thank you, big bro.]
[ID 4346: This is absurd. Big Boss No. 1 can clear a node all by himself at this stage? I don't even know what that means, but the last voice announcement was when he ascended to Silver-level Overlord!]
The conversation in the district channel gradually shifted its focus back to Charles. Why?
Because those who had doubted him earlier and ignored his warnings had all perished!
Seeing their curiosity about that day's events, Charles decided to share a video clip, capturing the second wave battle of Zerglings and Jumping Insects.
The video caused quite a stir, with many people marveling at the prowess of Big Boss No. 1.
Naturally, his private chat interface was soon flooded with nude photos from countless women, attempting to exchange intimate pictures for resources through online relationships.
In response, Charles activated a "Do Not Disturb" mode.
He set it so that only messages from people he had actively contacted or added as friends would be accepted, all others were blocked.
Then, in a fit of mischievousness, he forwarded those explicit photos to Eve. How would his classy fiancée react?
[Eve: Charles, if you're really that desperate, I can send you my private photos for your self-pleasure, but don't disgust me, okay?!]
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...
Eve sent several of her private photos, accompanied by an emoji filled with fury, putting an end to the matter.
Their conversations always seemed to veer toward the same topic—flirtatious banter.