It is a little-known fact that the best hunters often appear as prey.
So, Bai Yi felt that being chased by a wild boar was also proof of being an excellent hunter.
At least, Bai Yi thought that saying so could comfort herself; being chased by a wild boar in such a disheveled state was all part of the plan!
This was all a tactical retreat! (Pay attention!)
According to the pre-arranged plan, Bai Yi, relying on her novice protection, stealthily touched the mutated creatures whose locations she had noted down, extracted their entries, and immediately fled.
Along the way, there was chaos (referring to mutated chickens and mutated dogs), but she finally found a family of wild boars.
Bai Yi seized the opportunity, picked up a small pig, and turned to run.
At first, the wild boar seemed not to have reacted to what happened, wondering why its child had inexplicably flown away.
But immediately, it came to its senses and charged at Bai Yi like a mad beast.
Bai Yi, holding the small pig in her arms, ran straight towards the Giant Tree.
This 'chase' lasted for a full three minutes, and Bai Yi didn't know how she managed to endure it.
Seeing that she was already close to the clearing where the Giant Tree was, the wild boar behind her was catching up again.
Randomly selecting a large tree within her line of sight, Bai Yi changed her target and rushed straight towards the base of the tree, as if intending to crash directly into it.
But just a second before reaching the tree, she suddenly turned, brushing past the tree.
Bai Yi only needed to move flexibly, but the wild boar behind her had a lot more to consider.
The strong inertia prevented it from turning, causing it to crash straight into the tree.
Bang!
Immediately after, a creaking sound of breaking came from behind, and Bai Yi could even vaguely hear the wailing of that unlucky tree behind her.
My apologies.
After silently mourning for the tree for a second in her heart, Bai Yi accelerated again, darting into a bush that had already cleared itself, and her vision suddenly opened up.
She was back!
Her steps did not stop; she continued to sprint forward, running in one breath to the base of the Giant Tree before Bai Yi leaned against the trunk, panting heavily.
The small wild pig in front of her was still struggling, kicking its short legs, but all damage was offset by the novice protection, with not a single bit transferred to Bai Yi's body.
Looking up, the wild boar seemed very aware of the danger here, stopping at the edge of the clearing.
Thinking of her child still there, its rage gradually overcame its fear, and it roared wildly a few times in place, fixing its direction, its tusks pointing directly at Bai Yi.
But its rage was destined not to reach Bai Yi.
Bai Yi's lips curved into a smile, and she freed one hand to pat the Giant Tree behind her, instantly activating her ability.
The Giant Tree would naturally show its fangs to invading mutated creatures, and under the influence of Bai Yi's ability, the Giant Tree's only thought was infinitely amplified.
When it was about 10 meters away from Bai Yi, its front hooves suddenly tripped, and inertia made it completely unable to control its body.
Its tusks plunged into the earth, and its massive body flipped forward from above, as if it suddenly did an aerial… uh, ground flip?
Immediately after, Bai Yi witnessed a shocking scene—
The entire Giant Tree seemed to come alive; thick, hard roots flipped up from the ground, and long, tough vines hung down from above, firmly entangling the wild boar.
The wild boar's struggles could only barely break a few vines, but the next second, more vines would entwine it, and the ends of the vines seemed to transform into sharp spears, or perhaps Bloodthirsty poisonous snakes.
They pierced into the wild boar's body and emerged from the other side, spilling blood onto the ground, seizing the wild boar's last breath of life.
Bai Yi had thought this tree was strong, but she hadn't expected it to be this strong!
"It's time."
Bai Yi exhaled the panel and moved her consciousness.
【Do you choose this location as your territory?】
"Yes!"
【Generating Lord Panel for you. Current template is Lord. Digitizing territory data. Initializing territory based on player talent ability...】
A faint green light spread from Bai Yi's hand along the Giant Tree, extending to every leaf, every vine, and along the ground all the way to the outermost edge of the clearing, freezing everything in mid-air.
【Territory created. Lord Panel loaded.】
【Your novice protection has expired. You have gained 7 days of territory protection. Other players, natives, and mutated creatures cannot attack your territory. Remaining time: 6 days, 22 hours, 3 minutes.】
【wild monsters and resources have been randomly generated around the territory. Remaining time: 6 days, 22 hours, 3 minutes.】
【Note: wild monsters and surrounding native creatures will gain fixed activity and aggro ranges. If you are outmatched, you can disengage by exiting the corresponding area.】
【Congratulations on successfully creating your territory. You have received Newbie Lord Gift Pack * 1.】
【Area Chat unlocked. Free Market (Area) unlocked. Please explore specific usage methods on your own.】
【Note: This system still has many bugs. Rewards will be given to the reporter after a bug is reported and its authenticity verified.】
A series of prompts popped up, and Bai Yi's panel immediately showed corresponding changes.
But that wasn't all; immediately after, the panel popped up a few more prompts:
【Your combat unit Bloodthirsty Giant Banyan (Tier 2) has killed Giant Tusked Pig (Tier 2). You have gained 250 experience points (Lord buildings or units gain 50% experience points).】
【You have obtained Giant Tusked Pig Meat * 647, Tier 2 Core (Giant Tusked Pig) * 1, Giant Tusked Pig Bone * 521.】
【You have leveled up lv.1 → lv.3 (100 / 150). You have gained 2 free attribute points. You have gained 2 skill points.】
【Your attributes Strength 5 → 6, Spirit 20 → 21.】
【Congratulations on achieving the first Tier 2 kill in this world. Based on your Lord Talent, you have received Random Advanced Plant Troop Pack * 1, Random Insect Troop Pack * 1.】
【Game Announcement: Congratulations to player Bai Yi of the 33rd Area for achieving the first Tier 2 kill in this world. Rewards have been distributed. Other Lords, please continue to strive!】
As soon as this announcement was released, the entire chat channel exploded.
Autistic: "Holy cow, Tier 2 first kill!"
Skeleton Emperor: "Who is this person?! Just now, Lord Junlin got the Tier 1 first kill, and now Tier 2 so quickly? Must be a bug!"
Lulu Cat: "Maybe it really is a bug, after all, the announcement even said there are bugs."
Skeleton Emperor: "Why?! I'm still stuck in my territory by zombies!"
Lulu Cat: "Anyway, let's bow down to the great one first!"
Eric: "Bow down to the great one!"
American Scythe: "Bow down to the great one!"
...
But Bai Yi was oblivious to all of this. After relaxing, the fatigue accumulated during the chase now erupted fully.
Feeling the metallic taste in her mouth, Bai Yi closed her eyes, thinking that she was indeed not suited for direct combat. Even with novice protection, killing one monster almost cost her half her life. Staying in her territory and farming was more suitable for her...
Silently feeling the changes in her body and the faint connection with her surroundings, she brought up her panel.
The information on it had changed:
Player: Bai Yi lv.3
Area ID: 0124
Territory: Mutated Giant Banyan (Territory name will change in real-time according to territory changes)
【Advancement Prerequisite: Possess 5 Tier 1 buildings (1 / 5), possess 5 Tier 1 units (1 / 5), Lord Level reaches 20 (3 / 20)】
Tier: 1
Talent: Life Weaver (Gold)
【Upgrade Prerequisite: Possess Tier 2 units (1 / 1), Actively create new species (0 / 5)】
【Note: Due to player talent, some units will also have building attributes.】
【Buildings:】
Bloodthirsty Giant Banyan (Tier 2 / Blue): Can produce highly nutritious tree fruit, 1 per day. Attacks all non-friendly creatures that approach. Can automatically repair.
Mutated Banyan Tree (Tier 1 / Green) * 142: Can produce tree fruit with relatively high nutritional value, 1 every 5 days. Can automatically repair and reproduce.
【Units:】
Bloodthirsty Giant Banyan (Tier 2 / Blue): A Banyan Tree mutated for unknown reasons, a Tier 2 mutated plant. Attracts creatures with the scent of its fruit and strangles them with vines and roots, absorbing flesh and blood. Possesses faint intelligence.
Giant Tusked Pig (Tier 1 / White): Young Giant Tusked Pig, no combat power. Emergency food.
【Note: Resources in the warehouse only count materials located within the territory and are digitized by unit.】
【Territory Warehouse:】
Random Advanced Plant Troop Pack * 1
Random Insect Troop Pack * 1
Newbie Gift Pack * 1
Giant Tusked Pig Meat * 647
Tier 2 Core (Giant Tusked Pig) * 1
Giant Tusked Pig Bone * 521
Tier 1 Beast Bone * 871
Tier 2 Beast Bone * 229
Wood * 23
...
Giant Tusked Pig: Originally a wild pig living on Bai Yang Mountain, it grew thick tusks after mutation. Its powerful strength can easily overturn a small car...
