The classroom was bustling with students engaging in conversations.
"My divine realm finally produced Frost Elves. Does anyone want them? These little guys can provide a frost buff, slowing enemy attack and movement speeds, with some offensive capability. They are at Bronze Tier 6 and have significant growth potential."
A girl stood up, surveying the room as she spoke.
"You can buy them directly with faith power, or we can trade for skills, species, or other resources as long as the price is right."
Some divine realms had unique terrains that produced special species or troops. Clearly, this girl's divine realm had such a place.
These special terrains were valuable assets, like golden geese constantly laying golden eggs.
The divine realm produced many strange items. Xu Luo's barren starting point was an exception. Most people had some unique traits in their realms.
Frost Elves were a type of Elemental Elf, intelligent and capable of wielding low-level spells. More importantly, they provided a group buff, making them a valuable early-game species despite their specific habitat and dietary needs.
Species and troops were different. Xu Luo's Zerg were both species and troops, but Goblins, for example, were a species, while their warriors, mages, and assassins were troops.
Troops could fight, but species included the elderly, women, and children.
"Frost Elves, huh? I have an icy area in my divine realm. How many do you have? If the price is right, I'll take them."
A boy quickly expressed interest.
"Since they just appeared, there are only fifty. We can discuss the price, and we can make ongoing trades in the future."
The girl was delighted.
Frost Elves were niche. Those who didn't need them wouldn't be interested, as few would create a specific environment for them, given their picky diet.
"Chen Dong, you're interested in Frost Elves? How about regular Forest Elves? I have over three hundred at Bronze Tier 7, and I can throw in an Elven building."
Another boy, noticing Chen Dong's interest, quickly made an offer.
"Sure, come over and we'll talk."
Chen Dong, eager to develop Elf troops, eagerly called him over.
Elves were a broad species with many branches. The common Forest Elves were just one type. Others included Blood Elves, Moon Elves, Dark Elves, and various Half-Elves.
Elves had numerous troop types, and becoming an Elf God was very powerful.
Other students were also exchanging and trading resources.
They were only discussing intentions now. Real transactions would occur in the divine realm, but making arrangements now facilitated later dealings.
"It's lively here!"
A lazy voice interrupted the chatter.
"I got lucky yesterday and won a Subterranean Dragon in a card draw. Anyone interested?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Luo turned and saw Xiang Xun surrounded by a group.
"A dragon?"
"No way, he got a Dragonkind in a card draw? That's super lucky!"
"Even a Subterranean Dragon is at least Lord level. An adult could be King level!"
"I want one, but Dragonkind are so expensive. I saw a Silver Tier 2 Lord-level Raptor Dragon marked at eight million faith power. So pricey!"
Listening to the discussions, Xu Luo's eyes gleamed. Card draws were like lottery tickets from his previous life—an opportunity to win rare resource, terrain, skill, or species cards.
The chances of winning were incredibly low.
Xiang Xun winning a Subterranean Dragon was incredibly lucky.
But buying it?
Not a chance.
A Subterranean Dragon was powerful, but what use was a single dragon? Not a true dragon, and the costs of creating a dragon nest and feeding it were enormous. Even the wealthy wouldn't waste resources on a single Dragonkind.
Xiang Xun likely mentioned it just to show off.
Long-term exposure to dragons could evolve his Dragon Blood Warriors. Even weaker Dragonkind like the Subterranean Dragon could save some costs, but anyone seriously negotiating with him would be foolish.
Xu Luo observed coldly. He had no interest in mingling. He didn't need to exchange resources. The Zerg evolved by consuming other species, so he didn't buy species; he destroyed other divine realms and seized everything.
"Why aren't you mingling?"
While Xu Luo pondered his next steps in divine realm development, a fragrant breeze and a familiar voice interrupted him.
Turning, he saw Wang Xiaoling.
"Here, everyone exchanges and trades. You can acquire many things you need. If someone doesn't have what you need, they can use their channels to find it. It's very convenient."
"I don't have any specific needs."
Xu Luo shook his head.
His divine realm needed a Zerg nest for proper habitation, but he lacked suitable materials. The memory metal he had just used for the Queen would've been perfect. While he wanted to develop the Zerg, he wasn't blindly increasing their numbers or individual strength. He didn't have a clear target yet.
"I see."
Wang Xiaoling nodded, not pressing further.
Whether Xu Luo truly had no needs or was tight on resources, she wisely refrained from probing too deeply. She approached merely to maintain good relations, not to embarrass him.
The students' conversations continued, with discussions about their divine realms and resource trades. Xu Luo's primary focus remained on enhancing his Zerg forces and preparing for future conquests.
Integrating with the elite class meant more than just access to resources; it was about strategic networking and leveraging collective strengths. Xu Luo remained determined to harness these advantages to further his unique path in the divine realm, ultimately standing out as a formidable presence.