Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard

Regarding gods and beliefs, Zong Shen's views have not changed from the beginning to the present.

That’s “keep a respectful distance”.

That means maintaining the necessary respect and distance, not rejecting contact, but never getting too close.

Therefore, Zong Shen would never blindly introduce religious forces into his territory.

Divine power will inevitably affect royal power.

He wants to have absolute control over his territory.

Instead of instilling faith and advocating devotion to gods.

The citizens can only fight for Zong Shen or themselves.

The development routines of the lords are varied, some are step-by-step, and some are unconventional.

Among the billions of lords, some chose to rely on surrounding church forces or introduce faith to their territories.

The advantage of doing this is that you can quickly hug the aborigines.

Reduce the difficulty of early development.

Become branch faith forces under various churches.

But the price is that the loyalty of the subjects often "deteriorates".

Faith and loyalty are intertwined, making it impossible for most people in the territory to raise their loyalty to more than 95 points.

Moreover, if the faith is allowed to spread unchecked in the territory, if the lord decides to break away from the church's influence in the future, he will suffer the backlash of a sudden drop in loyalty.

To get something, you have to pay something.

The religious characteristics of the [Sacrificial Raven Statue (Special)] in front of me are too obvious.

Not suitable for public display in the territory.

However, Zong Shen can consider taking it back and placing it in the small world of [Dimension Seed (Special)].

Then raise a group of ravens to transform into frost ravens.

The frost raven in the territory is already an "old employee". Not only does he breathe cold air into the ice cellars every day and act as a "beastly" refrigerator, but he also has to go to the workshop to help.

There are many times where you need to use cold air to cool down.

In particular, the blacksmith shop and the mechanical alchemy workshop have a strong demand for the cold air breathed out by the raven.

It can be said that a magical beast like the Frost Raven itself has great labor value.

There is no credit, there is also hard work.

Whether it is Mai Yi's [Raven Pendant (Year Level V)] or this [Sacrificial Raven Statue (Special)], they can attract ravens within a certain range nearby to gather here.

Including the statue itself, it also has the function of promoting the reproduction of ravens.

This seems to be a characteristic of the Calamity Raven Church.

I think it was the same when I was in Odo Village.

After the construction of the Raven Tower in the center of the village was completed, ravens from hundreds of kilometers around were attracted.

Circling around the top of the tower.

Ravens are also a good flesh material for sacrificial rituals.

It can also serve as a scout for investigation.

It can be said to be quite versatile.

The little raven has an inconspicuous appearance. It is distributed in many places in the Endless Continent and has many subspecies.

But although there is nothing unusual about a single raven, it is different once it forms a number and scale.

"This statue is good."

"How many are there in the valley?"

Zong Shen looked at the shining golden statue, turned to look at Mai and asked.

Upon hearing his words, Mai Yi was startled.

Then he realized what Zong Shen was planning and quickly stepped forward to hug the statue.

"One in each of the two temples."

"But the significance of this statue is extraordinary. It was cast when the religion was founded."

"Later, after the church branch on Calamity Island became estranged, the gem of the Frost Divine Eye was taken away."

Mai Yi looked panicked, but she didn't expect that Zong Shen even wanted to move the statue.

But Zong Shen grinned and showed a smile.

"This place is too remote and not suitable for believers to worship the gods."

"I do know a good place..."

His smile was gentle and there was nothing wrong with what he said.

But in the eyes of Mai Raven, Zong Shen looked like a shameless gangster.

The angry words were stuck in his throat, and the invisible bond prevented him from venting his anger.

“The base of the statue is connected to the foundation of the temple.”

"Moving at will will not only alert the temple guards, but also easily cause the old bishops in the frost state to revive early."

"Their strength is much stronger than mine. Even if their lifespan is short, they can still burst out the final fireworks."

Mai Raven said almost through gritted teeth.

Zong Shen listened to him casually while looking at his loyalty change prompt.

His previous verbal attacks did not make him lose his loyalty.

But when it came to moving the statue, Mai's loyalty was at a loss.

Directly from 60 points, it dropped to 54 points, leaving only 4 points away from the rebel line.

It can be said that it is hovering on the edge of the rebel line.

Zong Shen didn't take his threatening words to heart at all.

But seeing Mai's panicked expression, he felt like a super villain.

But then I thought about it, the Calamity Raven Church is also a murderous organization.

For those beings who were captured and sacrificed, Zong Shen's behavior was a good deed.

He felt at ease picking up the wool.

In the final analysis, regardless of good or evil, you still have to rely on your ability to speak.

After thinking for a moment, Zong Shen took a decisive step forward.

The expression on Mai Raven's face became visibly tense.

Taking away the idol in front of him is no less than slapping him with a smelly shoe in front of everyone.

As a bishop of the church, if you can't even protect your own idol, what's the point of life?

But someone from Zong said with a half-smile.

"You want to stop me?"

"Did you forget that Frost Ancestral Dragon?"

His words suddenly shocked Mai.

The scene of Zong Shen killing the Frost Ancestral Dragon was recalled in his mind.

He is no match for such a terrifying guy.

Faced with Zong Shen's naked aggressive gaze, he finally chose to let go.

Then he stepped aside without saying a word.

There was even a reminder in Zong Shen's mind that his loyalty would be increased by 2 points.

Mai Raven is a guy who only eats hard things but not soft things.

If he is really on the verge of being beaten, this kid will suddenly become "irrational".

Too lazy to continue teasing him, Zong Shen stretched out his hand and planned to put it into the storage compartment.

All completed buildings are directly chargeable.

This can be done with totems, statues, flags, etc. in the territory.

But a new prompt appeared.

[The current building has been owned]

[Please defeat the guards or obtain ownership of the place to collect it]

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The ownership of this thing is not clear yet, so it cannot be collected quickly.

This is to prevent lords from using the storage compartment's authority to steal the property of the indigenous people.

If you want to get it, you must win the battle first.

And in the process of trying to collect.

The Templar warriors who were originally guarding outside also felt it.

They pushed open the door of the church, came to Zong Shen with heavy steps, and surrounded him.

The intervention of the temple guards did not reinvigorate Mai, who recalled Zong Shen's terror.

Those who can kill gods cannot be subdued by these temple guards.

Facing these eager guards, Zong Shen did not show any fear.

He took out the [Raven Divine Will Jade (Special)] and announced loudly.

"In the name of God, I want you to belong to me!"

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Mai's mouth opened slightly, and her eyes became dull at this moment.

This is simply a complete rogue behavior!

You must know that the church guards will not even obey the orders of the bishop and archbishop.

Their only duty is to protect the church.

Unless the gods send down a decree, they will not waver.

But the divine thought contained in [Raven Divine Will Jade (Special)] is like the arrival of a god.

To the templar, these messages are like a physical presence from the deity.

Sure enough, after just a few seconds of delay, the temple guards all knelt down and worshiped.

The armor on his legs collided with the ground, making a clanging sound.

"At your command!"

Holding the huge jade of divine will in his hand, Zong Shen had the power to dispatch these temple guards.

They can also modify their original mission.

Through the strategy module, Zong Shen can know these situations without asking Mai Raven.

So he calmly issued the new order.

"Join my territory and keep me and my territory safe."

This new order replaces the Divine Order of the Temple Guards stationed in the Temple.

"I will protect you until death."

The twenty altar guards surrounding him said in unison.

This completes the necessary formal process of joining a territory.

The system prompts do not lie. These temple guards joined the territory one after another and gained loyalty.

It's just that their loyalty is weird.

All are 95 points, and there are additional notes.

[Loyalty: 95 (God’s loyalty is locked and cannot be improved or reduced. If you are an enemy of God, your loyalty will be automatically cleared and you will be separated from the territorial relationship)]

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Simply put, this loyalty is temporary.

Join Zong Shen in the future to start a war with the Frost Raven God of Calamity.

Then these temple guards will rebel directly without mercy.

But these side effects are not worth mentioning.

The relationship between the Raven God and Alpha destined Zong Shen to have no possibility of conflict with him in the short term.

After subduing the temple guards guarding here, you can meet the conditions for quickly collecting the idols.

Without any hesitation, Zong Shen directly reached out and touched the [Sacrificial Raven Statue (Special)] and put it into the storage compartment.

Seeing this scene, Mai suddenly had a look of depression on his face.

The Ice Cave Temple also became empty.

Under the base of the statue is a translucent ice shell.

Through the ice shell, you can see the dark room below, in which there are ice coffins.

At least there are twenty or thirty old bishops who chose to fake their own death by frost, lying there waiting for their future resurrection.

Zong Shen gently rubbed the stubble on his chin, wondering whether to pack up these old bishops and take them away.

After all, they can all be used as firewood for sacrifices to the gods when necessary.

He did not express this idea.

But Mai Raven, who was standing nearby, was keenly aware of the change in Zong Shen's eyes.

Just as he was about to speak, Zong Shen spoke first.

"Now that the statues have been moved, there is no need for these ancestors of the church to stay here."

"Let me settle them properly."

Since he had already made up his mind to eat and drink everything, Zong Shen had no intention of being merciful at all.

Take it away, take it all away!

After saying that, he didn't wait for Mai to answer, and broke the ice shell with a sudden punch.

Dense splashes of ice shards are like rising white mist.

Mai Raven looked surprised and wanted to step forward to stop him, but was stopped by the church guard who had been standing nearby holding a hook gun.

"Stop!"

The four temple guards wearing light golden crow's beak masks said in unison with an indifferent tone.

Mai Raven belongs to the spellcasting system, so when he is suddenly approached by a seventh-level guard, it is still difficult to contend.

And there were more than just four guards in the temple at this time.

The other sixteen temple guards were watching eagerly.

Looking at the cold-glow hook gun in front of him, Mai Raven's momentum suddenly slumped like a deflated ball.

Zong Shen didn't bother to look at him.

He took out [Pascal Contract's Big Bag (Gold)].

The storage portal opened, and the territorial warriors who had been in the big pocket filed out and jumped into the ice cave under the statue under Zong Shen's command.

Lift the ice coffin in pairs.

These ice coffins were gradually moved into the space of the big pocket.

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In the unknown void.

Inside the golden prismatic cube.

Endless spatial changes converge under that majestic palace.

Alpha sat on the throne and looked at the picture shown in the mirror in front of him, and couldn't help laughing.

The white-feathered raven standing on his shoulder jumped up and down in anger.

"Damn mortals!"

"How dare he fool my followers like this?"

"It is disrespectful to have no respect!"

Hear the words of the white-feathered raven.

Alpha smiled.

"It seems that it won't take three months for him to completely empty out your church."

"Such people don't worship any gods, they only worship themselves."

"So the class standards of belief in gods are not suitable to be used to measure him."

Alpha's words once again calmed the somewhat furious Raven God.

"That's all."

"As long as this guy can help us gain an advantage in the future battle between gods,"

"It doesn't matter if we let him take advantage now."

"Anyway, the contribution of the lower realm to the improvement of divine power is already minimal."

He flapped his wings and flew around in front of Alpha, looking particularly active.

But Alpha rarely held different opinions regarding His words.

"No, devotion is still important."

"I want you to go to Wu again and explore new trajectories on the edge of the rules."

"Devotion of faith can replenish your consumption of divine power."

"Go now."

"Be sure to pay attention to the difference in time flow rate outside the prism and the lower boundary."

"We can't waste our time carelessly now."

Alpha put away his frivolous expression and said in a rather solemn tone.

Seeing this, the white-feathered raven also nodded slightly, and he stopped staying.

Instead, he flapped his wings and flew towards the outside of the palace.

His figure turned into a white light and passed through the invisible barrier in an instant.

There was only an erratic voice echoing repeatedly.

"Remember my first achievement."

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