A surge of divine light burst forth from Lucian's body, enveloping the newly constructed Small Warehouse.
In just a moment, the transformation was complete.
[Microcosmic World]
Type: Storage
Level: 1 (0/500)
Size: 100 square meters
Storage Capacity: 1,000 cubic meters
Function: Radiant Hand (Level 1)
Stock: 100/100
Description: A treasured relic once belonging to a sect in a cultivation world.
Lucian's eyes widened in amazement.
The warehouse had evolved from a modest barn-like structure into a six-sided, jet-black cube. Its surface gleamed with an ethereal golden hue, with a rotating Taiji Yin-Yang symbol at its center.
The design gave it the aura of a legendary artifact.
"...This is incredible," Lucian muttered, his mind racing with possibilities.
The Radiant Hand ability was a storage function unique to the Microcosmic World. To test it, Lucian scattered some life fragments on the ground and activated the ability.
A golden radiance shot out from the Microcosmic World, engulfing the fragments and pulling them back inside.
Lucian focused, and an interface appeared in his mind, listing the stored items and their quantities.
"Efficient and precise," he said with satisfaction.
While the territory's current size didn't fully showcase the potential of this storage system, Lucian could already see its immense utility for the future.
He began transferring most of his belongings into the Microcosmic World, leaving the space clean and organized.
At the Qin Elite Barracks, Lucian opened the recruitment interface and spent all his resources to the limit.
Soon, the barracks opened, and a group of striking warriors emerged.
"Your Majesty!"
The forty newly recruited Great Qin Warriors stood at attention, their unwavering gazes brimming with determination.
Lucian nodded approvingly, briefed them on their roles, and led them to the Forging Workshop for a full set of equipment.
He spent the remainder of his Void Crystals upgrading their levels to 5.
Despite his satisfaction, the expenditure left him with a nearly empty stockpile of Void Crystals and Void Origin Stones.
"Worth every crystal," Lucian muttered. "Strength breeds survival."
Twelfth Day
The battle raged on.
The invaders were Flame Goblins, green-skinned creatures wreathed in flames. While their attributes weren't particularly high, their fire resistance rendered flame-based towers like the Flame Rain Tower less effective.
Thankfully, Lucian had a diverse arsenal of defensive towers. After a fierce fight, hundreds of goblins fell before they could breach the Thundercloud Stone Wall.
Lucian and his heroes worked tirelessly, dividing their efforts between repelling the invaders and opening treasure chests.
Thirteenth Day
The twelfth-day boss appeared at 11 PM, a Dragon-Blood Fiend.
Terrifying in its might, it unleashed devastating attacks, but Lin Daiyu's overwhelming strength brought it down.
The Great Qin Warriors also proved their worth, holding back thousands of Bear Demons while Lucian's defenses did the rest.
On the thirteenth day, a Lava Behemoth emerged as the boss.
Standing at over 30 meters tall, its impenetrable defenses and elemental resistance pushed Lucian's forces to their limits.
In the ensuing battle, two Great Qin Warriors fell—Lucian's first casualties since the start of the trial.
Nevertheless, the combined efforts of his heroes, troops, and defensive towers eventually brought the monster down.
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Days
The fourteenth day saw relentless waves of monsters, but Lucian's bolstered defenses and growing resources ensured no breaches occurred.
By the fifteenth day, the territory had grown significantly.
Celestial Fields provided increased production.
Moon Wells offered a steady flow of purified energy.
Eight new defensive towers enhanced perimeter security.
Star Palace, now upgraded to Level 5, boasted 100 spacious rooms.
Lucian also continued to invest in the Red Pavilion, summoning whenever resources allowed, though the results were underwhelming.
Recognizing the need to allocate Void Crystals strategically, he chose to pause further summoning attempts.
Now, as the fifteenth day dawned, Lucian stood at the entrance of the Lunar Palace, ready to explore its mysteries.