They are all high-ranking members of Trolian, without any conflicts of factional interests, so what could need to be communicated through glances?

In the time that followed, Rod kept pondering this question, almost not paying attention to anything else.

The cheers within the city rose wave after wave, with the atmosphere gradually reaching a climax.

Luo Weiya and his Fire Mage Battle Group, Jelaba and his Giant Hammer Heavy Guard Unit, Misha and her Lightning Guard Team, Alehon and his Mist Light Knight Order, the Dark Moon Princess and her Dark Moon Guard all returned successively.

Afterwards, Alehon and Lei Ping reported the results of this operation, which could be described as a tremendous victory.

Ash Lake is an extremely vast area, spanning tens of thousands of square yards.

Just today, nearly one-fifth was cleared.

Apart from the special level combatants themselves, few could have anticipated this achievement, for the power of special level combatants striking in full form had long been forgotten by many.

However, such a tremendous victory also brought some problems.

Due to slaying too many powerful monsters, everyone's souls suffered pollution from the feedback of the Black Fog.

Especially the special level combatants.

The Bishop, Priest, and Soul Master were fully engaged in cleansing the darkness from their souls in preparation for the next battle.

This caused Rod much distress.

However, he also had no better solution, as replicating the Star Town operation in such a large-scale battle was impossible, where everyone stopped to let Rod land the final strike.

In truth, the pace of the battle was extremely fast, with the special level combatants sweeping through Ash Lake like a tornado.

Rod and his Black Battle Group couldn't keep up even if they tried their hardest.

"You are too weak!"

Rod promptly placed the blame on Anna and Kashan.

"If it weren't for considering your feelings, I would have caught up in no time."

Despite saying this, Rod knew deep down that if he didn't quickly think of a way, he would gain nothing from this battle.

Not just souls.

But also divinity.

Yet the Book of Knowledge and the puppet hadn't awakened.

Rod was getting somewhat anxious, and this was the reason he hadn't used over a thousand points of divinity he was holding onto.

Of course, he also hadn't encountered a great opportunity, as there was one in Sagus City, but it was seized by Asa and Mephit, and Olivia also overcame her inner demons and emerged from the crisis.

Not spending more divinity was a good thing, but not being able to find the opportunity to use it also made Rod secretly anxious.

He understood keenly that divinity wasn't something to be stored; if he couldn't use divinity to gain more divinity, one day he would be eradicated by invaders.

I must quickly find the right opportunity to use it.

Rod thought to himself.

The next day.

When the clock hands moved to morning.

The special level combatants and their battle groups set out again amidst cheers, followed by the Guardian and first level combatants.

Courage Fortress quickly became home only to the Guardian Lei Ping and his guards.

They will guard this stronghold, waiting for the warriors to triumphantly return.

Rod, too, was among the departing army, though since becoming renowned, he rarely drew attention at this moment, as special level combatants were the focal point.

Not only the warriors but also the Royal City and the Academy had their eyes set here.

The importance of special level combatants was indisputable.

The Royal City even had a dedicated academy for one-on-one research and evaluation.

This also provided Rod with some space for freedom of action, as being constantly watched would make certain actions difficult.

Upon leaving the fortress, Rod had Anna swiftly carry everyone towards the southwest.

This time, he decided not to follow behind the special level combatants to pick up the scraps but to venture deep into Ash Lake and engage first.

The risk was there, but it was manageable.

After all, if there was no risk, where would the souls and divinity come from?

For the Royal City, minerals were an irreplaceable resource.

But for Rod, souls and divinity were his resources.

The greater the danger, the more divinity!

Rod's eyes shone with divine light as he gazed at Ash Lake beneath the dense Black Fog.

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