As the monsters entered the two-hundred-meter attack range of the [Flame Tower], the defensive tower began to stir.
The [Flame Tower] resembled a modern structure, adorned with flickering red flames that cast a red glow even in the dead of night.
Once the monsters were within its attack radius, the [Flame Tower] unleashed a ball of red fire, as large as a basketball. It shot out from the tower at lightning speed, tearing through the sky and hurtling towards the monsters outside the walls.
"Boom!"
As the fireball struck the ground, it detonated with a destructive blast, engulfing monsters within a fifteen-meter radius and consuming them whole.
At least five goblins were incinerated by the intense flames of the explosion, instantly killed.
Zhou Yan watched in awe, realizing that if the monsters had been more densely packed, even more would have been annihilated.
"As expected of the [Flame Tower]!"
Zhou Yan was thrilled, lamenting that he only possessed one such defensive tower. If he had dozens, his entire territory would be impregnable, and even without him, major issues would be unlikely.
"The [Flame Tower]'s power is quite impressive," Diao Chan remarked.
"Indeed, but there are too few of them," Zhou Yan replied.
The [Flame Tower] had a limited capacity to eliminate monsters, as they were scattered and not charging in a dense horde.
Soon, the goblins that had evaded the [Flame Tower]'s assault were only dozens of meters from the walls.
"Chan'er, let's go!" Zhou Yan exclaimed.
"Alright."
Having learned the S-grade [Seven Stars Swordplay], Zhou Yan was eager to test its might.
He and Diao Chan positioned themselves by the walls, awaiting the monster onslaught.
The [Flame Tower] only targeted monsters outside the walls; any that breached the perimeter would be beyond its reach.
This was where the troops and heroes would be needed. However, his [Barracks], after its evolution, had become the [Bronze Sparrow Pavilion].
The [Bronze Sparrow Pavilion]'s unique characteristic meant no soldiers would be produced. To acquire soldiers, he would need to obtain more [Barracks].
"Bang!"
The goblins were not large, standing at roughly one meter tall, with the tallest not exceeding 1.5 meters.
The 1.5-meter-tall goblin was a level four elite goblin, likely the most formidable monster in this wave.
The monsters began to batter the walls. Unfortunately for them, the [Thorned Vine Barrier], known for its resilience, was also covered in barbs and, critically, laced with poison.
Having been upgraded to level twenty, the [Thorned Vine Barrier] had seen significant improvements in every aspect.
As the goblins crashed into the [Thorned Vine Barrier], they emitted pained roars. Before long, their bodies turned black, and they collapsed to the ground.
"Whoa, the poison on the [Thorned Vine Barrier] is too potent!"
Zhou Yan and Diao Chan hadn't even made a move, and the goblins were already falling.
One by one, goblins threw themselves against the wall, attempting to climb over, but they died before they could ascend for long.
At level twenty, the [Thorned Vine Barrier] stood five meters high, its vines as thick as arms, bristling with poisonous thorns.
Although the goblins' collisions damaged the wall's defenses, this loss was swiftly mended by the [Thorned Vine Barrier]'s repair capabilities.
Consequently, Zhou Yan and Diao Chan were effectively spectators to the monsters' suicide.
As for danger.
It simply didn't exist.
"Chan'er, why don't we venture out and fight?"
Originally, Qin Chuan's plan was to engage the monsters after they breached the walls. However, these creatures couldn't even overcome the defenses, leaving the duo bored, so they decided to take the initiative.
"Alright," Diao Chan replied.
Opening the gate of the wall, Zhou Yan and Diao Chan charged out with murderous intent.
"First stance of the [Seven Stars Swordplay], Tian Shu Sword!"
Zhou Yan, brandishing his longsword, lunged at the nearest goblin. Diao Chan followed closely behind him.
"Pfft!"
Qin Chuan reached the goblin and swiftly struck with his sword, cleaving it in two.
"Excellent swordplay!"
Zhou Yan was immensely satisfied. It was indeed an S-grade sword technique, capable of bisecting a goblin with a single strike.
Diao Chan also unleashed two rapid sword strikes, dispatching two goblins that were advancing towards them.
The goblins outside, upon spotting the pair, aggressively charged.
"Let's have ourselves a good fight."
Only a few dozen monsters remained. Their strength was more than enough to handle them.
"Agreed!"
The two fought back-to-back, launching their assault on the goblins.
Through yesterday's practical combat and the S-grade swordplay, Zhou Yan's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. Although he was still unpracticed in the fluidity of combos and transitions, his diligence and focus were rapidly honing his combat experience.
Goblin after goblin fell. Even the level four elite goblin was slain by Diao Chan's sword. The attacking monsters finally lay defeated on the ground.
[Newcomer Trial Day Two Battle Concluded!]
[Commencing Reward Settlement!]
[Eliminated 100 Level 3 Goblins, 3 Level 3 Elite Goblins, 1 Level 4 Elite Goblin.]
[Combat Evaluation: SSS]
[Rewards: Base rewards of 120 Soul Coins, 120 Spirit Coins, Basic Building [Farmland]. Additional evaluation rewards: 240 Soul Coins, 240 Spirit Coins, Building [Water Well]]
Zhou Yan's heart leaped with joy.
"I've acquired two more buildings!"
The higher the evaluation, the greater the chance of obtaining building rewards.
Having achieved the highest evaluation for two consecutive days, receiving building rewards was entirely logical.
Gaining two building rewards for two days in a row made him extremely happy.
"When I first entered, I only brought some food seeds. I wonder what the [Farmland] will evolve into!"
Zhou Yan glanced at the surrounding treasure chests and said, "Chan'er, let's collect these treasure chests."
"Alright!"
Their battle had concluded swiftly, lasting less than half an hour from start to finish.
However, collecting these treasure chests took them another half an hour.
"Let's go, we need to build these structures."
Zhou Yan was eager to witness the transformations of the two buildings.
With a surge of excitement, he selected a suitable location and began constructing the [Farmland].
"Ding! Constructed [Farmland]. [Farmland] evolved into [Spirit Field]."
"Ding! Constructed [Water Well]. [Water Well] evolved into [Spirit Spring]."
A patch of fertile land appeared before his eyes, radiating an aura of spiritual energy, much like the Spirit Vein Bamboo House.
Beside the spirit field, a small lake materialized, its waters shimmering with spiritual energy—a Spirit Spring.
"As expected, it didn't disappoint. Let's check the attributes of these two buildings."
[Building: Spirit Field]
[Level: 1]
[Upgrade Requirement: 0/100]
[Quality: S (0/2)]
[Defense: 100/100]
[Special Attributes: Accelerates maturity, infused with spiritual energy]
[Description: A field filled with spiritual energy, not only does it hasten crop maturity, but it also imbues the crops with spiritual energy. Requires 2 [Spirit Fields] for further evolution.]