With that, the Sampsons grasped Adrian's intentions.Surprisingly, Gordon and Kara were taken aback, especially Kara, who harbored suspicions about Adrian's ulterior motives."So, what exactly do you mean by 'defensive fortification?’" Wilson asked, a bit perplexed.Adrian handed Wilson an intricately inscribed emerald disc, about the size of a palm, to the elder, saying, "We'll use formation discs like these. They can safeguard your family.""But this seems inadequate." Wilson's expression darkened."Indeed, one alone won't suffice, but I also have these." Adrian produced several more emerald discs, accompanied by flags, noticeably more elaborate than the first."What are these?" Kara asked."These are island formation discs. They were designed to protect islands." Adrian grinned.These discs had been among Leroy’s possessions from their time on Oxridge. Adrian and Rozi had decided against selling them when handling Leroy's estate.Back then, they had purchased numerous forma
Aside from Wilson and Gordon, the person Adrian had interacted with the most over the past two months was Kara, a junior alchemist. The two often worked together to inspect and set up formations, gradually becoming close friends who shared everything.It turned out that Kara also came from an immortal family, though not a particularly large one. Her father, despite his diligent pursuit of the immortality arts, had struggled to make significant progress. Kara was deeply concerned about her father, and Adrian could only offer limited comfort.During this period, Kara barely reached level eight and showed considerable talent in alchemy. Naturally, Adrian tirelessly provided her with various teachings and alchemical formulas.With Adrian’s guidance and the formulas he provided, Kara became highly popular among the young apprentices of the Sampson family. After all, who wouldn't want to marry an alchemist? It was a guarantee of future wealth.Interestingly, Gordon also became a blacksmi
The daemons not only provided inner cores. Many parts of their bodies such as horns, scales, and claws were extremely hard or naturally possessed incredible abilities, suitable for making artifacts or even treasures. However, their sheer numbers posed a challenge.To alleviate inflation on the island, Adrian came up with a plan—to establish the Skill Depository. The immortals could choose to contribute to Forgotten Shore, exchange for contribution points, or go to the Skill Depository to exchange for fighting techniques. Adrian had no good impression of Genesis, so why would he bother about them?Other immortals' fighting techniques, spiritual skills, and even secret techniques were boldly purchased by the wealthy Adrian and placed in the Skill Depository. Anyone who provided enough daemon materials of sufficient value could exchange for them.Immediately, inflation on the island was effectively resolved. However, what they didn't anticipate was that danger from outside the island w
"Are we talking about occupying other small islands?""But even if we occupy them, we don't have enough manpower to guard them, sir.""Moving mountains and filling seas is beyond our current capability, but the technique of drawing celestial veins is something any one of us can do." Adrian began to stir up enthusiasm.“The celestial vein of our Forgotten Shore is only a small one, capable of activating defensive formations against a large number of level-eight spiritual techniques. If a large number of level-nine immortals were to attack us, it would be vulnerable to being breached. “If the celestial vein of Forgotten Shore can be upgraded to a medium one, then it can withstand the spiritual power attacks of many level-nine immortals. Unless many supreme level-nine immortals come, Forgotten Shore will be solidly protected. Furthermore, a mere small Celestial Attraction Formation can already nurture and support so many immortals. If it's a medium celestial vein, the vast majority o
"Currently, all large and medium-sized islands have been occupied by Daemonia. It's unlikely we'll obtain the three celestial veins, but if any of you can secure a small celestial vein, you'll be rewarded with 100,000 low-grade essence stones and an enforcer position. If any of you manage to secure a micro celestial vein, the reward is still 100,000 low-grade essence stones. If you discover it as a team or together, do not fight and all of you will be equally rewarded.""How do we secure these veins?""Each securing formation consists of two discs. One you will lead to the celestial vein, and the other remains on Forgotten Shore as a locator. You just need to find the celestial vein and then use the discs to secure it."Everyone became excited. After all, most of them had never seen more than a thousand essence stones before. After they came to Forgotten Shore, not only had they become wealthy by hunting daemons and beasts, but now there were also these mission-based rewards. Their
"Anyone wishing to join Forgotten Shore must contribute a sponsorship fee. However, in such dire straits, this can be waived. So, in exchange for saving your lives, what are you willing to offer?" Adrian asked.Adrian had no intention of missing this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. While Forgotten Shore did need more manpower, letting the powerful Medinas enter unchecked was risky for Adrian, especially since Calum was a level-nine immortal.Calum's face sank. With no other option, the Medinas had to hand over all their possessions. Adrian didn't bother to check the content. After all, if they tried to deceive him, they would face severe consequences.Without their spirit stones, the Medinas were doomed. A family unable to support its members would see everyone fend for themselves. How much loyalty could such members have toward their families? Calum knew that the Medinas were effectively finished.Although the Medinas had blood ties to one another, those ties meant
“That would be for the best," Calum said.Adrian thought for a moment and felt that letting these creatures go was not an option. First, Forgotten Shore was in dire straits, making this battle crucial. If they won, it would be a chance to unify the entire island. Second, the island desperately needed to consume its stockpile of materials. Without this battle, the immortals of Forgotten Shore would lose their sense of urgency and motivation. Lastly, it was about dealing with the Medinas. They needed to deplete the Medinas' resources, especially Calum's.After some consideration, Adrian had a discussion with Calum. He wanted both sides to send a hundred fighters to battle the creatures. After all, there were two hundred-some Fire Imps and Dust Demons. All of them were level eight daemons, not to mention that they had two level nine leaders. It was no wonder the Medinas had been on the run. Their forces were outnumbered and outmatched. With Adrian's forces, the two sides had a fighting
As the battle progressed, the battlefield grew increasingly brutal. Not only did the Medinas suffer heavy losses, but so did the Forgotten Shore enforcement team. Calum played a significant role in this, and Adrian felt the pain of such losses. But if Calum was not dealt with, he would always be a threat to Forgotten Shore.Amid the fighting, Adrian realized something. ‘What if immortals stronger than level nine come to Forgotten Shore? We can’t always solve the problem by eliminating the enemy.’ This thought troubled him, but he could not afford to be distracted right now.After several ambushes, they finally managed to kill off the Fire Imps and Dust Demons. Adrian could not handle the two level-nine daemons alone, so he decided to give Calum a chance to show his might.Calum had already caught the attention of the level nine daemons. One shot a flaming arrow at him, while the other unleashed a massive windstorm-like sandblast. Calum endured their attacks and forced out a sphere-l