Chen Yu leaned back in the rattan chair, lost in thought.
From the moment he received the God-Bestowed Treasure Chest, he knew it would bring him great surprises, and in retrospect, it truly had.
The Summoning Tiger Talisman, a Mythical-grade item.
A treasure that the top existences in the entire underground world would covet.
Chen Yu had truly struck gold.
Although Sona and Barbara were both concerned that the Summoning Tiger Talisman would bring Chen Yu immense trouble, or rather, that its appearance had directly disrupted Chen Yu's current development trajectory.
Chen Yu didn't think so.
He felt that the appearance of the Summoning Tiger Talisman had given him a goal, spurring him to constantly move forward.
To put it this way,
Before the Summoning Tiger Talisman, Chen Yu's life was devoid of any ripples; he even had to hunt monsters just to add some excitement to his life.
His current life was too bland.
To put it mildly, even if Chen Yu did nothing from now on, he could live a life of wealth forever, and his fortune would only continue to grow.
When a group reaches a certain scale, the importance of the boss's presence diminishes significantly.
As long as the group continues to operate as usual, it can endure and maintain steady revenue and gradual development.
Chen Yu could directly become a hands-off manager and comfortably live out his days as a wealthy gentleman.
He wouldn't dare to say anything else,
The company of beast-eared girls would be unavoidable.
While Chen Yu did anticipate such a life, he didn't want to retire yet. He was only in his early twenties, an age ripe for stirring things up.
If he lacked the ability, it would be understandable not to cause a stir.
But now, he had money, people, and influence. If he didn't try something, he felt his life would have been in vain, and coming to this wondrous underground world would have been pointless.
The appearance of the Summoning Tiger Talisman provided Chen Yu with an excellent opportunity to stir things up.
With the Tiger Talisman in hand, he couldn't afford to stop.
Even if he wanted to stop, Sona and Barbara would likely be the first to object.
"Destiny is with me."
Chen Yu whispered as he looked down at the Tiger Talisman in his palm.
He didn't know why, but the moment he possessed this Tiger Talisman, such a thought involuntarily arose in his mind.
It was possible that the talisman's attributes were inspiring this belief.
The Summoning Tiger Talisman, a weapon of war!
All of its attributes provided an absolute advantage in warfare: several times the cultivation efficiency, several times the combat defense and offense during war, and boosted morale. Wielding it made waging war as effective as getting twice the results with half the effort.
If Chen Yu hadn't lived in a peaceful country and yearned for peace since childhood,
If this talisman had fallen into the hands of a war criminal, it was believed that person would already be recruiting troops, and before long, the underground world would have become a battlefield filled with the smoke of war.
"Camp Master, there's a group of people at the reception area. They said their young lady, Jiang Yaqing, sent them."
In the private message box, Kailin sent a message.
Chen Yu, lounging in the rattan chair, stretched lazily. He tapped on the projection of his wristband, instructing Kailin to assign them to the city's construction.
After much persuasion, Chen Yu managed to borrow 2,000 people from Jiang Yaqing.
This was the limit of what Jiang Yaqing could provide.
The commission for hiring them was not discussed. Jiang Yaqing knew Chen Yu needed manpower here, and Chen Yu would definitely not mistreat her.
While they might bicker normally, they had a significant understanding when it came to important matters.
With these people contributing, Chen Yu felt slightly more at ease. They were all elites under Jiang Yaqing's command, considerably stronger than the people in the city. Most importantly, they possessed modern knowledge, making them far superior to the peripheral beastmen, refugees, or slaves in the underground world.
With their help, Chen Yu believed the city's construction would progress much faster.
However, these two thousand people were merely an appetizer. Chen Yu's true objectives were far more numerous.
It wasn't as if these two thousand people,
Could make Chen Yu feel secure enough to wield this Mythical-grade Summoning Tiger Talisman, right?
Let alone these two thousand people; even two thousand experts at the Black Obsidian realm might not be able to withstand the immense malice emanating from the apex of the underground world.
Chen Yu didn't know how terrifying the top existences in the underground world truly were.
But from Barbara, he could roughly guess. Barbara, in her past, had numerous experts at the Colorful realm under her command.
In the end, her fate was annihilation.
It must be noted that Barbara only faced the malice of the Holy Church, that is, the human race of the underground world. Chen Yu would have to face the malice of the entire underground world in the future.
Without thorough preparation and meticulous planning, a single misstep could lead to utter destruction.
"This is quite exciting."
A hint of excitement flickered in Chen Yu's eyes.
Thinking about clashing with countless forces in the underground world in the future made Chen Yu's blood surge uncontrollably. He had been a very well-behaved person who just enjoyed eating before coming to the underground world.
Perhaps, he was inherently a thrill-seeking individual?
It was just that the peace and the insurmountable class structure outside the underground world had caused him to subconsciously set limits for himself, to live a life without any significant ups and downs.
Upon arriving in the underground world, he saw hope for stirring up trouble?
"Chen Yu~"
A melodious voice called out from the camp. Hearing the voice, Chen Yu turned his head. Barbara waved at him with a smile, followed by the core members of the camp, with Sona behind them.
Led by Black Bean, Lion Jack, Rosie, Er Gou, and Black Donkey were all present.
"Where is Kuka?"
"Boss, here I am..." Kuka, wearing a deathly cloak and standing in the shadows, raised a hand. He was increasingly resembling a necromancer, averse to light.
Chen Yu nodded slightly, signaling them to stand before him.
Barbara and Sona stood on either side of him.
"You are all core elders of our camp, so I won't repeat myself," Chen Yu whispered from the rattan chair, quietly observing his colleagues in front of him.
They seemed to sense Chen Yu's inner thoughts, knowing he had something to say, and no one interrupted him.
Often, after spending enough time together, a tacit understanding develops.
"It seems you can sense it."
Chen Yu spread his palm, revealing the Summoning Tiger Talisman.
"You've all heard the announcement from the underground world. This talisman is the Mythical-grade item, the Summoning Talisman. I've called you here to discuss this matter with you."
"This talisman has an effect: it can turn anyone into a Divine General."
"You are my confidants."
"I have decided to select Divine Generals from among you. You are the candidates for Divine General."
"But—"
"There is one thing I must make clear to you beforehand. When I designate you as Divine Generals, you will merge with ancient Divine Generals. I cannot fully guarantee what will happen, or if you will still be yourselves, although it states here that the original personality will be preserved."
"However, personality fusion will inevitably lead to deviations."
"Will we die?" Black Bean frowned. "Brother, is it possible for us to die?"
"Yes."
Chen Yu, seated in the rattan chair, whispered softly.
"Please consider carefully."