"By the way, your level is relatively low, and you don't have any defensive capabilities yet. If you take this weapon, you'll be able to put up a fight against enemies."
Wang Zhenguo stretched out his right hand, and in a flash of light, a bright red scepter appeared out of thin air.
"This is?"
Su Bai was slightly taken aback, looking somewhat surprised.
"It is a scepter that stores magical energy, making it very suitable for a lord to use."
"We are about to set foot on the Cursed Islands, where danger lurks everywhere. Therefore, I am giving it to you in my personal capacity as an extra layer of protection."
"Take this, check the details yourself."
As he spoke, Wang Zhenguo stepped forward and handed over the scepter.
Su Bai took it in his hand and stared at it intently.
Lines of information popped up.
[Flaming Scepter]
[Quality: Excellent]
[Description: A magic scepter brimming with the power of fire, containing a low-level spell—Fireball. Even users with no magical knowledge can experience the thrill of becoming a mage.]
[Effect: Activate the scepter to unleash a fireball through mental focus, dealing fire damage to a single enemy]
[Number of uses: 1000]
"The Flame Scepter, capable of casting 1000 fireballs, such a precious item, and you're actually giving it to me?"
Su Bai looked at Wang Zhenguo and asked subconsciously.
Ordinary magic wands do not store magic internally; their function is similar to an amplifier, enhancing the user's magical power.
For the vast majority of lords, none of this is necessary.
Staffs like the Flame Scepter, which store offensive magic, are extremely rare and precious.
Chests of poor quality will not yield any rewards at all.
“A mere flaming scepter is nothing; your safety is the most important thing,” Wang Zhenguo said without hesitation.
"Thank you!"
Su Bai gripped the flaming scepter, his voice filled with sincerity.
These items were donated by Wang Zhenguo in his personal capacity.
Unlike official rewards, this personal gift signifies his genuine affection and exceptional care for Su Bai.
“Recently, the military region has some important matters to attend to, and my main force has been transferred away.”
"I only brought 5,000 Light Swordsmen, 3,000 Silver Knights, and 2,000 Arcane Mages."
"If we only operate on the outskirts of the Cursed Isles, this force of 10,000 should be enough to deal with those dark creatures."
"If the situation changes, I will request support again."
Wang Zhenguo turned around and looked at the approaching Cursed Islands.
Su Bai also looked up, muttering to himself, "More than a dozen islands, shrouded in black mist, with complex terrain. I wonder where the Lord of Darkness is hiding?"
"It's alright! At worst, we'll search island by island. It might take a little more time, but it doesn't matter," Wang Zhenguo said loudly.
Although giant sea turtles are not fast, their large size makes them very stable.
Time passed second by second.
The Cursed Islands gradually grew larger within Su Bai's field of vision.
Just then.
A sudden change occurred.
A hoarse, cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Hehehe!"
"The executioner who killed so many of my men, you've finally arrived!"
"The taste of the dark curse must be unpleasant, right?"
"Step onto the island in front of you and keep walking forward."
"Only those who survive are qualified to become my servants."
Wang Zhenguo raised an eyebrow and spoke rapidly: "The owner of this voice should be the Lord of Darkness, right?"
“That’s right! I remember that voice; it belongs to the Lord of Darkness.” Su Bai frowned slightly and replied.
This local force is far too arrogant.
They actually want me to become their servant.
If given the chance, it must be completely eradicated.
"It seems I wasn't wrong. Its real purpose is to get you to join its dark forces," Wang Zhenguo joked. "Outstanding people are sought after no matter where they go, and even powerful dark creatures won't let you go."
"I am truly honored."
Su Bai sighed softly, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
The power of the interstellar swarm is like a tall tree attracting the wind; sometimes it brings trouble that is difficult to resolve.
Everything has two sides.
Now, Su Bai finally understands this principle completely.
However, as long as we overcome obstacles and difficulties, the overall strength of the territory will develop rapidly.
One day, the swarm will be powerful enough to crush any challenge or difficulty.
Ten minutes later.
Giant sea turtles landed on the island in front of us.
One by one, everyone jumped off the tortoise shell and stepped onto the damp ground.
The first impression upon setting foot on the Cursed Islands is that the light has dimmed.
Although it was daytime, it felt like dusk before sunset, as if it could be swallowed by darkness at any moment.
"Su Bai, be careful, stay close to me!"
Wang Zhenguo looked around.
The order was given: advance.
The Light Swordsmen, as the vanguard, walked at the very front.
The Silver Knights guarded the rear, moving to the very back.
The arcane mages formed the central army, closely surrounding Wang Zhenguo.
"Um!"
Su Bai nodded.
Following in Wang Zhenguo's footsteps, we ventured deeper into the island.
The further you go in, the taller and more lush the trees become.
The area was shrouded in black fog, making visibility extremely poor.
Although it was daytime, it felt like night.
A chilly, damp air slapped against my face, carrying a foul, putrid stench that made me feel nauseous.
"The black fog here distorts even the light. As we go deeper, the light becomes increasingly thin. If we go a few hundred meters deeper, we probably won't be able to see our own hands in front of our faces."
Su Bai looked up at the sky.
Apart from the billowing black fog and the enormous tree branches, nothing else could be seen.
At this moment, he finally understood why the Cursed Isles were one of the ten forbidden areas of the Land of Redemption.
Putting everything else aside, the thick, black fog and endless darkness alone can have a tremendous negative impact on people's psychology.
In this environment, most of the lord's soldiers are unable to exert their original fighting power.
"With Uther around, there's nothing to worry about in this situation."
Wang Zhenguo smiled slightly and began to speak.
At the same time, Uther waved his hand, and countless golden points of light scattered outwards.
The points of light danced rapidly in mid-air, attaching themselves to the weapons in the hands of the Light Swordsman, Silver Knight, and Arcane Mage.
The next moment.
Thousands upon thousands of longswords, spears, and staves shone brightly, their golden light dispelling the surrounding darkness.
"As expected of the Messenger of Light, this ability is quite practical."
Su Bai slightly raised his eyes, allowing his gaze to extend into the distance.
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