"I choose… to return!"
In the vast expanse of his territory, Lucian's calm voice echoed.
In the next moment, the immense domain of endless void began to dissipate, eventually condensing into a single, independent space that merged into Lucian's body.
Then Lucian himself soared upward, carried by an invisible force.
As he ascended, he plunged into the swirling mists, flying onward.
He looked out over a spectacular scene of star clusters, fragmented realms, and kaleidoscopic worlds.
Amidst his wonder, a mysterious, androgynous voice rang in his mind.
"You have successfully survived 30 days!
"Your actions, the enemies you defeated, and the development of your territory will now be assessed and calculated!"
"Assessment in progress..."
"You possess territory traits of golden legend, golden legendary heroes, elite purple-grade troops, have defeated countless enemies, and slain 20 bosses!
"You have obtained 20 pieces of golden equipment.
"You are highly cherished by your residents, with 203 loyal inhabitants of your domain."
"Comprehensive evaluation: Golden Legend!"
"Legendary Points: 113!"
A majestic voice reverberated in Lucian's ears.
In the next instant, he passed through countless stars, arriving at a mysterious gray hall.
"You possess a legendary score of 113, within the range of 100-200, granting you access to the eleventh level of the Legendary Hall!
"You have 113 legendary points—choose how to spend them!"
"This place...?"
Lucian's heart stirred as he recalled what he had read in books.
After a lord's 30-day "Rookie Trial," they were rewarded within the void.
Typically, the void's rewards consisted of rare resources—perhaps a rare building,
or exceptional talents, or even rare bloodlines!
But if one not only survived but performed exceptionally during the month, they could earn legendary status.
This status granted access to the Legendary Hall, where they could select their desired rewards.
In the Legendary Hall, all items were incredibly rare and extraordinary. The higher the legend score, the more floors one could enter, and the better the items available.
It was rumored that in the higher levels of the Legendary Hall, even supreme deities with ascended domain traits could be found!
"These insights came from books—Silvermoon City has never had a legendary figure."
Recalling the tales, Lucian confirmed he was likely the first from Silvermoon City to achieve legendary recognition.
Moreover, with a score of 113 and access to the eleventh floor, he was undeniably extraordinary!
"What can I get here?"
Lucian's excitement surged as he looked around.
The hall exuded a mysterious aura. Its walls were adorned with eerie murals and intricate patterns.
Stepping closer, he scrutinized one mural depicting ancient humans creating fire. Strange inscriptions accompanied the image.
The script seemed incomprehensible at first, yet Lucian instantly understood its meaning.
"In the beginning, who spread the way of fire?"
"Could this be the mythical Suiren?" Lucian muttered, stroking his chin before moving on to the next mural.
As he progressed, he noticed most figures depicted were unfamiliar to him, except for the Suiren mural.
When he ventured deeper into the hall, a layer of gray mist came into view.
Suspended above the mist was an array of folded spaces, each containing an item!
[100 Free Attribute Points]: 10 Legendary Points
[Talent Upgrade Pill] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Hero] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Barracks] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Territory Trait Transformation] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Growth Equipment] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Life Artifact] (Golden Legend): 10 Legendary Points
[Random Innate Treasure] (Golden Legend): 100 Legendary Points
[Random Flying Vehicle]: 100 Legendary Points
[Cthulhu Core]: 100 Legendary Points
[Random Divine Artifact]: 100 Legendary Points
[10 Free Attribute Points]: 1 Legendary Point
[Class Quality Enhancement Token] (Golden Legend): 1 Legendary Point
There were countless items to choose from!
Lucian scanned each one, eventually reviewing hundreds of options.
The exchange values ranged from 1 to 100 legendary points.
Heroes, troops, buildings, equipment, special items, relics, celestial treasures—even world wonders—the selection was overwhelming.
There were too many tempting choices!
Lucian's head spun after browsing for so long.
"I want everything!"
Swallowing hard, Lucian realized his 113 points suddenly felt insufficient.
Yet, looking at the options, he understood how extraordinary a score of 113 truly was.
For instance, with just 10 legendary points, he could exchange for a legendary hero or a troop with its own exclusive barracks!
"Eleven legendary heroes with 113 points—that's an instant game-changer, right?"
Lucian chuckled before shaking his head and abandoning the idea.
First, he didn't urgently need legendary heroes—his Red Pavillion could already summon them at 100% golden legendary quality.
Second, if he randomly received a male hero, that wouldn't suit his preferences at all!
Third, other exchangeable items were far more enticing—choosing heroes felt like a waste of potential.
"Beast King bloodline, ancient Dao veins, immortal spiritual domains... everything's so tempting!"
Lucian's eyes glowed with desire before he closed them tightly, forcing himself to focus.
"Calm down!"
"Think clearly, and remember what I learned in class."
"For a lord, strengthening one's territory is paramount!"
Taking a deep breath, Lucian regained his composure and began filtering through the options systematically.
After a long deliberation, he finalized his selections.
[World Wonder: Crimson Hydrangea]: 100 Legendary Points
[Lunar Cave Heaven]: 10 Legendary Points
[Unit Quality Enhancement Tokens] x2: 2 Legendary Points
[Random Territory Defense Formation Blueprint]: 1 Legendary Point
"Exchange complete!"
Clapping his hands, Lucian was about to speak when his vision suddenly went dark.
Without warning, he was ejected from the Legendary Hall!
In the blink of an eye, Lucian traversed endless voids, countless universes, and returned to his own world—Earth!
The majestic starry sky suddenly revealed an illusory cluster of constellations.
Their radiance dazzled, a masterpiece of vibrant hues.
In an instant, countless gazes turned upward.
From Earth,
From across the cosmos,
From unfathomable, otherworldly beings…
All focused on this breathtaking celestial event.
"A legendary lord has emerged!"
This truth resonated in the hearts of many.
For a brief moment, the illusory star cluster revealed the silhouette of a woman, only to vanish moments later.
The celestial phenomenon shook Earth to its core.
Countless onlookers were left in awe as the constellation disappeared as swiftly as it had appeared, taking with it the brilliance of the sun and moon.
In that fleeting moment, it became the brightest jewel of the universe.