Chapter 2: Fortress Volume Increased by 1.3 Times.

Chapter 2: Fortress Volume Increased by 1.3 Times.

After a brief conversation with Mage Sage Seraphilia, Su Xiao learned that the fortress's volume had increased by 1.3 times. This was not a simple expansion but a structural optimization brought about by the infusion of alchemical energy from the Second Era: Alchemical Civilization. The walls were thicker, the internal space more layered, and the defensive arrays more complex. This meant that the fortress could accommodate more troops and resources, becoming a more solid stronghold in the upcoming battles.

Su Xiao stood on the fortress's observation deck, overlooking the surrounding landscape. The wind carried the scent of blood and smoke, remnants of the previous battle. He held the Hunt List: Blood Pact in his hand, the names on it flickering with a faint light, indicating that the targets were still alive. As a Transcendent Primordial World contractor, his Void Tree Reputation had reached a considerable level, allowing him to access more resources and information.

"Kukulin Bai Ye, the fortress upgrade is complete. The next step is to reinforce the outer defenses." Mawen Hua'erzi walked over, his tone calm but tinged with fatigue.

"Mm, I'll leave the defense arrangements to you." Su Xiao nodded, his gaze still fixed on the distant horizon. "Green Gillian, how's the situation with the Attribute Enhancement Hall and Equipment Enhancement Hall?"

Green Gillian was adjusting her equipment, her movements swift and precise. "The Attribute Enhancement Hall has been fully upgraded, and the Skill Upgrade Hall is almost ready. But the Don Quixote Family and the Whitebeard Pirates have been causing trouble lately, so we need to be careful."

"Blade Path: Azure Demon is enough to deal with them." Su Xiao lightly touched the Origin Stone: World at his waist, feeling the power within it. "The Archbishop of the Abyss has been quiet lately, which is unusual. We need to send someone to investigate."

"The Three Brothers of National Football have already set out, but they haven't sent back any news yet." Mawen Hua'erzi frowned. "Arcane Eternal Star's movements have been frequent lately, and the Dukain Family might be up to something."

"Abyss Spawn..." Su Xiao's eyes flickered. "The Divine Emperor Adventure Group and the Blood Gate Adventurers have both suffered losses. The Apocalypse Sisters are also in trouble. It seems the Wolf Cavalry Legion is about to make a move."

"Big Mom Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates are also eyeing us covetously." Green Gillian added, "The Bana Dwarf Clan has offered to help, but their numbers are limited."

"The Law-Destroying Teleportation Array is ready, but it consumes too much energy." Su Xiao turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two. "Blade Path Sword: Time and Blade Path Sword: Extreme are both usable, but the Cyan Steel Shadow Energy is running low."

"Golden Skill Points and True Attribute Points are still enough, but the Skill Upgrade Pod and Attribute Enhancement Pod need maintenance." Mawen Hua'erzi took out a notebook and recorded something. "The Black Maple Tree Yield this season is good, but the Holy Spirit Chest hasn't been opened yet."

"The Soul Severing Shadow Stone is ready, and the Contract Parchment is also prepared." Su Xiao said calmly, "The Law-Destroying Skill Points are enough to upgrade a few more skills. The Black Maple Tree Branch can be used to craft some equipment."

"The Epic Chest and Legendary Chest are still in the warehouse. Do you want to open them?" Green Gillian asked.

"Not yet, save them for later." Su Xiao shook his head. "The Immortal Chest is more important. Five Stars of Primordial Life Force can enhance the fortress's durability."

"Eighth Rank Contractor..." Mawen Hua'erzi muttered to himself, "We're getting closer and closer to the top."

"Dark Blue Smoke..." Su Xiao looked at the sky, a hint of meaning in his eyes. "Bubuteni and Sefeiliya are both in seclusion. The Goddess of Fortune and Barbatos haven't shown up either."

"The Lord of the Abyss and the Platinum Apostle are both threats." Green Gillian said solemnly, "The Supreme Being might also be involved."

"The Holy Flame Alchemist is preparing a batch of potions, which should be ready soon." Mawen Hua'erzi added, "Reincarnation Paradise and Void Tree are both watching us. Apocalypse Paradise has also sent people."

"Exclusive Room..." Su Xiao thought for a moment. "Holy Light Paradise and Death Paradise are both on standby. The Eternal Light World mission is about to begin."

"Sanctuary Paradise and the Real World are both unstable." Green Gillian said, "The Wind Sea Continent's Trade Market has some good stuff, but we need to be careful."

"The Law Destruction Faction's Honor Shop has some useful items." Su Xiao said, "The World of Paintings mission is also worth considering. Dawn Paradise has sent an invitation."

"Treeborn World and the Dark God Cult are both potential threats." Mawen Hua'erzi reminded, "The Naruto World mission is almost over. Watchful Paradise has also sent people."

"The Abyss Passage is unstable, and the Goblin Merchant Guild has some rare items." Su Xiao said, "The Land of All Beings and the Central Area both need to be guarded. The Ancient Dragon Kingdom is also restless."

"The Sun Church and the Holy Grail World are both potential allies." Green Gillian said, "The Underground Space and the Gloomy Continent both need to be explored. The Demon Castle is also a threat."

"The Soul Library has some ancient texts that might be useful." Su Xiao said, "The Shadow of Law Destruction and the Battle Angels are both on standby. The Abyss Descendants and the Demon Insect Race are both threats."

"The Sun Faction and the World Government are both potential allies." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "The Blade of Law Annihilation and the Chaos Legion are both on standby. The Eclipse Organization is also a threat."

"The Alchemy Civilization and the Execution Agency are both potential allies." Green Gillian said, "The Watch Guild and the Sun God Clan are both on standby. The Healing Church is also a threat."

"The Vassal Alliance and the Kodo School are both potential allies." Su Xiao said, "The Death Ranger and the Witch Guild are both on standby. The Black Sail Merchant Guild is also a threat."

"The Wizard Faction and the Holy Healing Church are both potential allies." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "The Abyss Faction and the Ancient Dragon Faction are both threats. The Containment Institution is also a threat."

"The Sun Warriors and the Nether Forces are both potential allies." Green Gillian said, "The Survey Corps and the Ancient Wyverns are both on standby. The Aurora Council is also a threat."

"Space-Time Power..." Su Xiao muttered to himself, "Blade Grandmaster and War Lord are both ready. Devouring Core and Blade Demon Spirit are also ready."

"Abyssal Jar and World Force are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Spatial Ability and Apostle's Eye are also ready. Soul Crystal Core and Abyssal Force are both ready."

"Fate Dominator and Supreme Blade are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Melee Grandmaster and Awakening Stele are both ready. Space Penetration and Abyss Power are both ready."

"Necronomicon and Blood Spear Grandmaster are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Elemental Power and Blade Master are both ready. Duke of Annihilation and Spider Empress are both ready."

"Primordial Mask and Solar Force are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Soul Crystal and Spatial Shift are both ready. Aura Release and Soul Crown are both ready."

"Spirit Shadow Constitution and Demon Hunting Hour are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Soul Coin and Soul Crystal are both ready. World Source and World Core are both ready."

"Alchemy Bomb and Soul Energy are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Abyss Energy and the Book of Original Sin are both ready. Recovery Potion and Lord's Train are both ready."

"Black King Bracer and Demon Flame Dragon are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Wild Hunt Night and Honor Medal are both ready. Primordial Core and Precipitated Glass are both ready."

"Primordial Fragment and Overlord Equipment are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Scroll Fragment and World Coordinate are both ready. Demon Fruit and Elemental Brew are both ready."

"Living Ore and Nether Bone Ring are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Primordial Source Matter and Soul Energy Crystal are both ready. World Key and Abyssal Shadow are both ready."

"Destiny Redemption and Power Source Matter are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Alchemy Codex and Sun Lord are both ready. Hashirama Cells and Ancient Secret Medicine are both ready."

"Overlord Essence and Golden Chest are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Dark Blood and Scarlet Scepter are both ready. Scarlet Chest and Charm Attribute are both ready."

"True Damage and Primordial World are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Soul Strength and True Attribute are both ready. Luck Attribute and True Strength are both ready."

"True Stamina and True Intelligence are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "True Agility and War World are both ready. Supreme Peak and World Child are both ready."

"Gold Quality and Technique Grandmaster are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Basic Passive and Abyss Resistance are both ready. Abyssal Spawn and Mr. White Night are both ready."

"Ancestral Law Destroyer and Plot Character are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Soul Power and Alchemical Creature are both ready. Bubu Wang and Kukulin are both ready."

"Zuiyasi and Yueshitu are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Dazhujiao and Huishenshi are both ready. Young Miss and Spider Woman are both ready."

"Solomon and Alice are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Kingsley and Old Hag are both ready. Dukain and Black King are both ready."

"Crow Woman and Lilim are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Moon Witch and Sun King are both ready. Didara and Base Camp are both ready."

"Alternate Space and Demon Race are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Arena and Dead Silence City are both ready. Doom Star and Central District are both ready."

"Devil Race and Witch Realm are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Grand Cathedral and Sanctuary City are both ready. Great Gathering Place and Main Battlefield are both ready."

"Blazing Sun Star and Great Library are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Trial Grounds and New World are both ready. Arena and Starry Sky Seat are both ready."

"Ancient Battlefield and Trade Street are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Twilight City and Western Continent are both ready. Accessory Shop and Southern Continent are both ready."

"Hunters and Law Destroyers are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Violators and Spellcasters are both ready. Devourers and Arbiters are both ready."

"Elf Race and Doom Number are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Dawn Organization and Ancient God System are both ready. Guardians and Undead System are both ready."

"High Lord and Tianba Clan are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Collective and Beast Clan are both ready. Grey Orc and Revolutionary Army are both ready."

"Dawn Team and Necromancer Clan are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Red Spider Lily and Rune Family are both ready. People of Death and Iron Hand are both ready."

"City Guard and Scavenger are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Aberrant Beasts and Bronze Tree are both ready. Monastery and Executioners are both ready."

"Scavengers and Dragon-Slaying Flash are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Azure Steel Shadow and Apollo are both ready. Blade Dao Sword and Alchemy are both ready."

"Realm Severing Thread and Dragon Shadow Flash are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Azure Shadow King and Origin Stone are both ready. Pharmaceutics and Soul Devourer are both ready."

"Solar Flame and Energy Shield are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Soul-Severing Shadow and Spirit Shadow Thread are both ready. Supreme Strong and Blood Beast are both ready."

"Space System and Counter Shield are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Sealcraft and Alchemy are both ready. Blood Smoke Cannon and Paradise Coin are both ready."

"Original Sin Object and Black Maple Tree are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Bio Energy and Scarlet Card are both ready. Demon Beast and Old Hunter are both ready."

"Dragonheart Axe and Soul Stone are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Crystal Vial and Supply Crate are both ready. Collector and Divine Bone are both ready."

"Koukaku and Den Den Mushi are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Mermaid and Demon Hunter Set are both ready. Contractor and Health Points are both ready."

"Mana Points and Durability are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Willpower and Holy Spirit Rank are both ready. Immortal Rank and Epic Rank are both ready."

"Light Gold and Legendary Rank are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Healing Type and Technique Type are both ready. Dark Purple and Worker are both ready."

"Legion Commander and Absolute Strong Rank are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Eternal Rank and Overlord Rank are both ready. Transcendent and World Rank are both ready."

"Perception Type and Supreme Rank are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Supreme Powerhouse and Second Stage are both ready. Origin Rank and Soul System are both ready."

"Third Stage and Grand Daddy Rank are both ready." Su Xiao said, "World-Destroying Rank and Assassination System are both ready. Crystal Layer and Old Yinbi are both ready."

"Old Fellow and User are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Holder and Metal Door are both ready. Waltz and Consumable are both ready."

"Alchemist and Old Friend are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Good Teammate and Sniper are both ready. Abyss System and Jillian are both ready."

"Sun God and Assassin are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Dangerous Object and Old Immortal are both ready. Melee Class and Summoning Class are both ready."

"Inheritor and Commander are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Minotaur and Su Xiao are both ready. Baha and Amu are both ready."

"Bai Ye and Beini are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Kaisa and Tuanzhang are both ready. Shenfu and Gulu are both ready."

"Juren and Duizhang are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Nüwang and Eyun are both ready. Wude and Rongqi are both ready."

"Gongjue and Molei are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Yanjing and Jila are both ready. Shuguang and Yueguang are both ready."

"Wuya and Yuanzhang are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Jielei and Yuelang are both ready. Daomo and Lide are both ready."

"Tiejiang and Heibai are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Wangzi and Captain are both ready. Hao Mei and Dark God are both ready."

"Moon God and Holy Maiden are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Divine Emperor and Queen are both ready. National Football Team and Liuli are both ready."

"Wild Boar and Underworld God are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Fierce Winter and Sea King are both ready. Stan and Stone are both ready."

"Molei and Mist are both ready." Su Xiao said, "White Bull and Goddess are both ready. Beast King and Dai Tu are both ready."

"Black Demon and Rose are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Dray and Hatred are both ready. Maid and Ancestor are both ready."

"Tyrant and Soul King are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Ross and Black Blood are both ready. Tide Hunter and Gluttony are both ready."

"Ace and Minister are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Sacred Hymn and Jester are both ready. Sin and Abyss are both ready."

"Empire and Star Realm are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Alliance and Ancient Castle are both ready. Royal Capital and Courtyard are both ready."

"Bug Nest and Small Town are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Royal Palace and Royal Family are both ready. War Zone and High Wall are both ready."

"Black Abyss and Feather Race are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Clock Tower and Northern Border are both ready. Divine Temple and Mother Nest are both ready."

"Royal City and Demon Sea are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Main City and Desert are both ready. Southern Region and Present World are both ready."

"Holy Temple and Underworld are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Spaceship and Port are both ready. Konoha and Grassland are both ready."

"Cave and Inner City are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Dark Star and Icefield are both ready. Crevice and Dark Prison are both ready."

"Royal Hall and Moon are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Lords and Human Race are both ready. Insect Race and Mechanisms are both ready."

"Divine Cult and Tribes are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Council and Spirit Race are both ready. Ghost Race and Beast Race are both ready."

"Traveling Group and Ears are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Gods and Sea Race are both ready. Navy and Dependent Race are both ready."

"Company and Blood Gate are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Workshop and Alien Species are both ready. Dynasty and Watchtower are both ready."

"Dark Division and Ghost Ring are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Serpentfolk and Pioneer are both ready. Star Clan and Royal Descendants are both ready."

"Ice Descendants and Law Annihilation are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Disguise and Sanctuary are both ready. Blade Aura and Blazing Sun are both ready."

"Roar and Banishment are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Sky-Rending and Execution are both ready. Oblivion and Scorch are both ready."

"Devouring Annihilation and Awakening are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Instinct and Blood Spear are both ready. Demon Blade and Freeze are both ready."

"Chaos and All Beings are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Proud Song and Substitution are both ready. White Eye and Extreme Blade are both ready."

"Blue Demon and Demonic Energy are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Ring Break and Howl are both ready. Sacrifice and Fungal Carpet are both ready."

"Dual and Convergence are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Transmission and Soul Slash are both ready. Judgment and Black Flame are both ready."

"Eternal Slumber and Dragonflame are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Demon Hawk and Heavy Cannon are both ready. Shadow Hunt and Blood Blade are both ready."

"Blood Shadow and Treasure Chest are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Apocalypse and Blood Qi are both ready. Hunter and Food are both ready."

"Soul Energy and Greed are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Ashes and Source Stone are both ready. Miracle and Crown are both ready."

"Slaughter and Soul Sever are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Wraith and Dragon Heart are both ready. Nirvana and Demon Scythe are both ready."

"Arcane Codex and Battle Merit are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Life Source and Deep Blue are both ready. Titan and Tailed Beast are both ready."

"Divine Judgment and Crystal Resin are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Imperial Artifact and Divine Soul are both ready. Maple Tea and Black Stone are both ready."

"Blue and Gold are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Stamina and White are both ready. Charm and Base are both ready."

"Rating and Agility are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Intelligence and Green are both ready. Purple and Deity are both ready."

"Supreme and Ancient God are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Overlord and Eighth Rank are both ready. Master and Absolute Strength are both ready."

"Madman and Seventh Rank are both ready." Su Xiao said, "First Rank and Third Rank are both ready. Elite and Fifth Rank are both ready."

"Demon Spirit and Bishop are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Fortune and First Place are both ready. Second Rank and Leader are both ready."

"Ninth Rank and Fourth Rank are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Follower and Magic Type are both ready. Supreme and Sixth Rank are both ready."

"Sage and Grant are both ready." Su Xiao said, "One-Eyed and Daddy Rank are both ready. Mastery and Divine Stick are both ready."

"Tank System and Extreme Realm are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Specialization and Heroic Spirit are both ready. Beast Transformation and Vice Officer are both ready."

"Behind and Both Hands are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Neck and Melee are both ready. Grandmaster and Head are both ready."

"Boss and Chieftain are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Ranged and Holy Spirit are both ready. Witch and Elf are both ready."

"Guard and Head Count are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Monarch and Undead are both ready. Merchant and Healer are both ready."

"Trusted Aide and Goblin are both ready." Green Gillian said, "King and Hokage are both ready. Empress and Death God are both ready."

"Big Daddy and President are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Alchemist and Big Shot are both ready. Ancient Dragon and Scholar are both ready."

"Lily and Commander are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Supreme Treasure and Main Tank are both ready. Councilor and Clan Leader are both ready."

"Bloodshot and Big Brother are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Fool and Hero are both ready. Seed and Princess are both ready."

"Emperor and Mentor are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Curio and Elder are both ready. Lucky King and Pirate are both ready."

"Mage Lord and Sacrifice are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Blood Beast and Pride are both ready. Scream and City Lord are both ready."

"Giant Gate and Old Friend are both ready." Green Gillian said, "Butler and Great Emperor are both ready. Shadow and Tianba are both ready."

"Close Friend and Candle are both ready." Su Xiao said, "Priest and Mature Lady are both ready. Ancestor and Rogue Cultivator are both ready."

"Eye Socket and Worker Scorpion are both ready." Mawen Hua'erzi said, "Wind King and everything else are both ready."

"Alright, let's get moving." Su Xiao said, turning around and walking toward the fortress's interior. "The fortress volume has increased by 1.3 times. We need to make good use of this space."