Chapter 534 - 501: Recruiting the Earth Element
Plot scene, military strength comparison, faction reputation, high-level diplomacy, BOSS has no way out, all the conditions for incorporation Da Fei could think of were fully met, especially the last one, it’s like the system is helping too!
After a brief blind following at the beginning, Da Fei instantly calmed down!
First of all, one must clearly realize that even if all the conditions for recruiting are met, recruiting is still a low-probability event, not to mention recruiting a BOSS, so one must not make the mistake of waiting ignorantly and rashly miss the godsend opportunity delivered by the system. And, is the BOSS really cornered? It’s still possible that the BOSS could flee over mountains and rivers back to where it came from!
Therefore, after briefly assessing the situation, Da Fei decided to focus on the Earth Element, not the Flower Demon. The reason is simple, the Flower Demon has troops, and it’s much harder to recruit her than the Earth Element, the ’bare commander’. More importantly, the Earth Element made its way into the forest by cutting down trees along the way. Once in the forest, it’s like a trapped beast in a wooden cage, with very low chances of escaping. As for the Flower Demon, at least it can fly.
Da Fei made a swift decision and immediately said to Hangeval: "The situation is very favorable for us now, I want to trap this Earth Element, I want some people to move behind it, use the trees it knocked down to build a barricade to completely block its retreat, and after Elena has rested, this Earth Element will become our prey."
Hangeval nodded: "Right, our brothers are indeed not in a good state for frontline fighting!" Then immediately directed the nearby dwarves: "All non-combat brothers, immediately move behind the big guy, use lumber to block its path! Combat brothers, you’ve worked hard, hurry up and rest!"
"Yes, big brother!" The dwarves responded loudly and immediately sprung into action.
Meanwhile, the Earth Element BOSS was completely unaware of its blocked path, and momentarily bewildered after changing scenes, then continued to advance towards Da Fei by cutting down trees.
Damn! You can still cut down trees? Keep going, and the entire forest will be gone!
Da Fei immediately had a new idea: "Let’s bring the lumber from behind, surround it with a huge wooden wall to prevent it from advancing easily!"
Hangeval laughed heartily and cooperated: "Makes sense! This reminds me of the old times when we captured giant beasts!"
Oh! Yeah, isn’t Hangeval the expert in this? Birds of a feather! Da Fei frankly said, "Friend, actually, my goal is to trap it to death, then figure out a way to recruit it, do you have any ideas?"
Hangeval laughed loudly: "Friend! You’re amazing! But recruiting isn’t that easy, the stronger the creature, the less likely it is to submit. We need patience, we need to wear down its will, but trapping it first is always right, let’s start with that and take it slow!"
Da Fei suddenly realized: "That’s it! It’s all on you now!"
Indeed! Recruiting a BOSS also involves another key element, which is time and patience! Brother’s recruitment of the Forest Demon actually followed a certain method, in fact, I have been negotiating with her all day! Yes, when I asked her reasons to surrender, she had already explained to me—because of my Flower Demon reputation, my combat achievements, and giving her a day’s time!
Hangeval laughed: "Alright! Watch our brothers do it, haven’t performed our old skills for a long time, feeling itchy!" Then waved and shouted: "Brothers, we’re going to completely capture this big guy, you know what to do?"
The dwarves laughed heartily: "We know! Our skills are still sharp!"
In a moment, the dwarves, skilled in their division of labor, in just a few minutes, managed to construct a crude but rugged wooden fence around the Earth Element.
But it was not over yet, the following reinforcement of support wood and strengthening stakes began hurriedly!
Looking at such an incredible construction, Da Fei completely viewed these dwarves in a new light! These dwarves indeed had talent, indeed capable of achieving great things, sincerely it wasn’t a waste for me to spend a Divine Artifact branch and so much effort to protect you guys! Alright! I’ll protect you all the way!
And just then, those old Mage heads also coughing and wheezing, tremblingly approached Da Fei.
Damn! Hadn’t seen any action from you guys, turns out you’re still alive! While Da Fei really wanted to courteously ask, "Gentlemen, you’ve been hit continuously, make sure to rest!" but now was the time to utilize every resource, couldn’t let them go!
Da Fei then asked: "Masters, do you have any good ideas?"
Some old heads said: "Sir, we know the Elemental Dispelling Technique, although it definitely won’t work on this level of Earth Element, it might still weaken its strength."
Another said: "Sir, we know the Sealing Skill, though, well, it can still limit it somewhat!"
Another group said: "We know the Stone Solidification Skill, can temporarily enhance the durability of buildings or facilities, we can definitely help!"
Da Fei happily exclaimed: "Great! Dear masters, I really feel apologetic making you suffer!"
The old heads coughed heavily, "As men, how could we watch Miss Elena struggle so hard..."
Ah choo! Still talking about being men, Da Fei almost spit out his drink!
Now, with the collective strategies, the Earth Element BOSS became a panicking beast trapped in a cage, wherever it rammed into, theDwarves immediately transported lumber to reinforce that spot, the BOSS was completely unable to break out!
Da Fei’s confidence soared unprecedentedly! Alright, what’s left is just one thing, time and patience! I’ll hang in there with you for a day, I don’t believe you won’t surrender!
Meanwhile, the poisonous fog in the bewildering forest gradually thinned, neither the Flower Demons nor Forest Demons could maintain their special skills for long, and ceasefires spontaneously occurred.
Very good, the biggest external factor affecting everyone’s state had been eliminated, the situation was entirely in my hands.
With the fog clearing, the formation of hundreds of Flower Demons at the forest edge finally appeared in Little Fei’s eyes, now they too were in a confused state, neither fighting nor backing down nor surrendering, of course, we can’t rule out the possibility of them regrouping to fight again.
Battle is good, brother’s only fear is that you wouldn’t fight!
Now, Elena has finally recuperated and stands on a tall temporary stake, launching a lightning strike at the struggling beast in the cage, causing a staggering 5000 damage!
Da Fei couldn’t help but exclaim: "Don’t kill it!"
Elena laughed loudly: "Master, leave it to me, torturing criminals is what I love to do most! Submit or die? Foolish elemental creature, you should know, even if your divinity is shattered into pieces, it is still a fragment that can absorb power, your destiny is to become a part of the master’s power, but you can choose how, hahaha..."
Da Fei is convinced! Speaking of which, isn’t this the Dark Elf’s special skill "Intimidation"? I remember Catherine, as a pirate, also possessed this skill. Back when I had just escaped from Desolate Island, and was nearing the coast of Elorin, I encountered that fleet of the Skyshattering Cannon and we wreaked havoc. Catherine used the intimidation skill to recruit many of their crew. This intimidation skill does come with a diplomatic effect!
Hahaha! Who would have thought, after many years, I’ve encountered this Skyshattering Cannon again. The clown from back then now has the capability to trick me and even dare to play the trickster in front of me! Alright, let me show you if this tiger can be bullied by you!
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At that moment, on the other side of the space. The recently transformed scene has redefined the area. The Skyshattering Thunder has already calmed the scenes of the Snow Mountain, Wilderness, Volcano, Desert, Thunder Valley, and Forest Lake, all still connected together.
Skyshattering Thunder said with relief: "Expert brother, once we’ve settled this area, the Dwarf Prince will definitely let me build a city here. With so many scenes, who knows how many hidden resources there might be? Perhaps it holds all the resources in the world, then I will certainly invite your guild to develop them together, and we can make a contract through an online intermediary!"
Tianlan Star said solemnly: "The recent lightning and earthquakes made me feel that settling this area won’t be so easy."
Skyshattering Thunder chuckled: "It might also be Da Fei encountering a powerful Boss and putting up a big fight. But the more Bosses he kills, the more he exhausts himself. It’s like he’s clearing the field for us, letting him struggle."
Tianlan Star chuckled: "Probably, Da Fei has been here so long he must be stirring up some major events."
Skyshattering Thunder added: "Right, Expert brother, that NPC named Vali said the volcano is too hot, unbearable if stayed too long, they might just run off if we don’t manage them. Should we consider relocating our camp? That Forest Lake looks good."
Tianlan Star shook his head and smiled: "Don’t you know the old saying, ’never enter a forest’?"
Skyshattering Thunder laughed: "We should give him a chance. If he keeps hiding, he might just find an exit and escape. I still have unfinished business here, not sure if we should pursue."
Tianlan Star chuckled: "That’s what you said, don’t blame me if anything happens!"
Skyshattering Thunder grinned knowingly: "No worries, I’ll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong, it’s just like snapping a photo, Expert brother, you must also be hoping he’d come find trouble quickly?"
Tianlan Star smiled faintly: "Yes, so I can finish work and rest sooner."
Skyshattering Thunder laughed: "Don’t worry, Expert brother, I won’t let your hard work go unrewarded. Just send your account number, I’ll send some money to show my appreciation."
At this remark, the entire Star Command Center burst into laughter! Eternal Star’s face darkened.
Bu Feiyan laughed out loud: "Oh! Little Lan also has times when he makes some extra money? Caught red-handed by the president!"
Old Jiang sighed: "Little Lan, this kind of thing, sneaking around is okay, but don’t do it in front of everyone, especially not in front of the president?"
Tianlan Star was exceedingly embarrassed: "This, this, how could it be? Hahaha! Watch me refuse him!" He immediately said with righteous indignation to Skyshattering Thunder: "Please respect me, I’m not that kind of person!"
The command center roared with laughter.
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Time slipped by unnoticed, Elena’s lightning occasionally struck the Earth Element in the cage, and Da Fei began a game of patience with the Earth Element. Da Fei believed that no matter what, in a test of patience with a life-threated prisoner, he would never lose.
Da Fei also began to learn from his experiences, quickly assembling the Crossbow Cannon in his spare time. Twenty minutes of real-time passed, and the first Crossbow Cannon was assembled. Then, another twenty minutes passed, and another Crossbow Cannon was assembled.
Da Fei started to feel bored, sometimes glancing at the Flower Demon by the forest edge, sometimes at the Earth Element in the cage. Suddenly, Da Fei thought of the Radiant City again, wondering what the situation was like there now? Should he ask the Goddess? But it didn’t seem right for him to keep asking others about his own city.
Just then, the long-awaited system prompt sounded with a ding-dong!
— System Prompt: Your enemy "Earth Altar Guardian" fears your military might and surrenders to you. Do you accept?
— System Prompt: You have successfully persuaded a powerful Leader-level creature to surrender, you’ve obtained information on Master-level Leadership Skill!
— System Prompt: You have successfully persuaded a powerful Leader-level creature to surrender, your Vice Hero Elena has obtained information on Master-level Leadership Skill!
Finally surrendered! And with information too! Da Fei laughed heartily! If the Earth Element has surrendered, can the Flower Demon be far behind?
— Accept!!!
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