Ascension to Extraordinary Power!

"Lord!"

"We've discovered fourteen undead squads in total."

"They're appearing from all directions around our territory."

"The closest squad is only about two kilometers away."

"The sizes of these undead squads vary, with the largest containing around four thousand undead, while the smallest has several hundred. They're mostly composed of skeletal creatures and dried corpses, with occasional sightings of ghouls."

A Royal Inquisitor Knight of extraordinary rank reported to Haotian.

Haotian asked, "What about the situation in Sarin?"

The Royal Inquisitor Knight respectfully replied, "There are even more undead there, numbering in the tens of thousands. Before returning to the territory, I spotted a legion of undead knights there, slaughtering magical beasts. Their combat strength is not to be underestimated."

Haotian inquired, "Do you estimate that their numbers will continue to increase?"

"Highly likely, especially in the Sarin region," the knight responded. "We've killed a significant number of magical beasts and monsters there, staining the ground with blood, which will awaken more undead and draw them to that area."

"Our territory, on the other hand, has attracted fewer undead."

"That's good news!" Haotian grinned. "Let them come for now."

"Once the Sarin region has gathered enough undead, we'll lure them towards the entrance to the Ratmen Kingdom."

"You're planning to use the undead to eliminate the Ratmen Kingdom?"

"Exactly, let them fight it out and we'll benefit from the aftermath!" Haotian's expression turned serious. "But first, we need to be strong enough to take down that dragon! So, hunt more magical beasts and undead to level up."

"We will not disappoint you, Lord!"

"Excellent, prepare for battle!"

"Yes, my Lord!" The Royal Inquisitor Knight respectfully withdrew.

…

The Royal Gryphon Knights quickly assembled.

A total of over nineteen hundred strong.

Leading them was Haotian's elite knight squad.

One hundred Royal Inquisitor Gryphon Knights!

All at the peak of king-level, with over ten having stepped into the extraordinary realm.

Once assembled, the Royal Knights mounted their massive golden gryphons and took to the skies, charging towards the largest undead squad.

Nineteen hundred Royal Gryphon Knights versus four thousand undead.

The battle began swiftly!

As the Royal Gryphon Knights swooped down from the sky, the undead shuffling through the sand stood no chance, resulting in a near one-sided slaughter.

The undead forces, mostly composed of low-level skeletons and dried corpses, with a few mid-tier elite ghouls measuring over two meters long, were decimated.

Even the ghouls, stronger and faster than the lower-tier undead, were no match for the Royal Gryphon Knights. The knights' gryphons could easily tear them to pieces without the knights needing to engage directly.

The other undead were even less of a threat. These terrifying creatures, which had caused local sand dwellers to flee their settlements, were effortlessly dismantled by the Royal Gryphon Knights, showcasing the stark difference in levels and ranks.

The knights' long spears swept through, disassembling skeletons and skewering corpses and ghouls like kebabs.

In mere minutes, nearly four thousand undead were wiped out, leaving behind broken, withered bodies and white bones scattered across the battlefield. The fight was swift but the aftermath was horrifying.

"Captain, the battle is over. Should we proceed to the next location?"

"Not so fast, the battle isn't over yet..." A Royal Inquisitor Knight shook his head, observing the battlefield from atop his ten-meter-long golden gryphon.

In his gaze, a faint blue light flickered.

Soon, the scattered bones began to tremble and reassemble as if guided by a will. Within moments, the skeletal undead reformed, and even the shredded corpses and ghouls resurrected as skeletons.

This was the undying nature of the undead!

"As expected!" The Royal Inquisitor Knight remained calm. "Use knight techniques infused with magical power to destroy their soul flames and prevent them from reviving!"

"Understood!" The Royal Knights responded in unison.

…

Back at the territory.

Strands of special energy, as fine as hair, appeared within Haotian's body.

These were the shared experience points from the monster kills. Although not much in total, it was enough to help Haotian level up, as he was already at the threshold of ascending to the extraordinary rank.

This special energy was the key to unlocking Haotian's extraordinary potential.

As a brilliant golden light enveloped Haotian, his magical power surged and expanded, quickly filling his entire being.

His magic power grew explosively, and his physical attributes were rapidly enhanced.

Though the difference between the king-level and the extraordinary level seemed small, the overall power disparity was vast. For instance, an extraordinary class could achieve high-altitude flight using their magic, a feat beyond the reach of king-level classes.

After a long process, the breakthrough was finally complete, taking a full two and a half hours. Haotian successfully stepped into the extraordinary realm.

…

[Haotian]

Title: Lord, Viscount of Stanlow Kingdom

Territory: Golden Oasis

Level: Extraordinary Beginner

Lord Talents: Favored by All Races (Divine), Awakening Ancient Bloodline (Epic)

Gold Coins: 15,369

...

"The first breakthrough took quite a long time!" Haotian exclaimed with relief.

Just then, a voice filled with delight rang out nearby.

"Congratulations, young master, on ascending to the extraordinary rank!"

Haotian looked up to see the old butler Horden and the lovely maid Sally gazing at him with excitement.

Haotian smiled and said, "Old butler, you arrived just in time!"