System Level 2

As soon as the system's voice announced the completion of the upgrade, Li Huang sat calmly in his private chamber, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. He asked in a cold, measured tone, "What new changes have you made?"

The system responded in a concise and neutral manner, [Let's start with the new abilities. You can now use kill points to resurrect your army. For example, you currently have 55 Dark Shadow Secret Unit members out of a total of 100. You can spend 900 kill points to resurrect one level 9 Golden Core Dark Shadow member, and the cost will increase based on the cultivation level of the army.]

The system paused briefly before continuing, [Next, we have the new reward system. You can use kill points to draw for random treasures, such as army summoning cards, special bodies, weapons, elixirs, and other rare items. The cost of each random draw is 1,000 kill points.]

Li Huang listened with growing interest as the system continued, [Additionally, when you conquer new territories, you will earn kill points based on the cities or areas you take over. For example, if you successfully conquer the entire Heavenly Flame Dynasty, you will receive approximately 1 billion kill points. However, that will take time, as currently, only the capital remains under your control.]

Upon hearing this, Li Huang smiled coldly. "Heh... quite the clever system," he said with a hint of mild dissatisfaction.

The system continued, [Finally, every time you upgrade the system, you will receive a free army summoning card.]

After thinking for a moment, Li Huang spoke quickly, "Open the army summoning card."

[Congratulations, Host, you have received the Black Dragon Cavalry Army.] The system's voice rang out, and new information appeared before Li Huang's eyes.

[Black Dragon Cavalry Army Level 1: All members have a cultivation level of Foundation stage level 9. They are highly skilled in mounted combat, and the horses they ride are infused with the powerful bloodline of black dragons, granting them superior strength and speed compared to other horses. You can summon 10 soldiers per day, and they are 100% loyal to the Host (Upgrade costs 1,000 points).]

Li Huang smiled broadly. "Why is the cost only 1,000 kill points and not 10,000? Didn't you say the discount period had ended?"

[Upgrading any army at level 1 always costs 1,000 points, Host.]

Li Huang nodded and glanced toward the capital, the only city still under his rule. His mind was filled with thoughts of expansion and consolidation of power.

He then addressed the system, "Where's the system panel you mentioned earlier?" As soon as Li Huang spoke, his personal status panel appeared before him.

Name: Li Huang

Title: Emperor of the Heavenly Flame Dynasty

Cultivation Level: Foundation Stage Level 9

Body: Eternal Emperor's Body

Skills: Eternal Emperor's Technique

Army: Dark Shadow Secret Unit Level 3 (55/100), Black Dragon Cavalry Army Level 1 (10/10)

Items: -

As Li Huang's eyes focused on the system panel, many thoughts raced through his mind.

He spoke again, "Upgrade the Black Dragon Cavalry to level 3."

[Black Dragon Cavalry Army Level 3: All members now possess a Golden Core stage level 9 cultivation. The army is highly proficient in mounted combat, and their black dragon-blooded horses grant them immense power and unmatched speed. They can release a dragon aura that strengthens both rider and horse, and they can execute a Black Dragon Formation capable of killing enemies with higher cultivation levels. You can now summon 100 soldiers per day, and they are 100% loyal to the Host, never betraying (Next upgrade costs 1,000,000 points).]

Li Huang nodded in approval. This upgrade would significantly enhance the Black Dragon Cavalry's combat potential. With Golden Core level 9 cultivation, they would become an unstoppable force in the Heavenly Flame Dynasty.

After a brief moment of thought, he issued his next command with confidence, "Resurrect all Dark Shadow Secret Unit members."

[Dark Shadow Secret Unit members have been successfully resurrected.]

[Total kill points remaining: 61,050 points.]

Once the resurrection was complete, Li Huang looked at them with a cold smile. "Those of you who were just resurrected, go and scout the nearby cities and gather information for me."

Without a word, the 45 Dark Shadow members bowed in silence and disappeared into the night.

Li Huang stood deep in thought for a moment. He considered trying the new reward draw system but ultimately decided against it. He realized that his current kill points were limited, and he needed to reserve them for future resurrections in case his troops suffered more losses. He couldn't afford to be reckless with his resources.

"Perhaps... I should do something to boost my reputation a bit," Li Huang muttered to himself. He decided to leave the palace and personally distribute food to the people in the capital and help rebuild the damaged city. His display of compassion would help him gain the people's trust and further solidify his reputation.

...

On a mountaintop at the Heavenly Sword Sect, a young disciple rushed up the steep path, gasping for breath. When he reached the peak, he found a man practicing with a sword. This man was Sun Hao, the son of a general who had been killed by the Dark Shadow Secret Unit. Sun Hao's hand tightened around his sword as he turned to face the approaching disciple.

"Senior Brother Sun! Bad news!" the disciple called out, panicking. "Your father is dead, and your entire family has been wiped out by the Emperor of the Heavenly Flame Dynasty!"

Sun Hao froze, his eyes wide with shock. "Is it true?"

"Yes!" the disciple replied. "Not just your family, but most of the nobles and officials in the Heavenly Flame Dynasty have been killed as well!"

Sun Hao clenched his fists in rage. "That cursed emperor... If I don't kill him, I swear I won't live as a man any longer!"

He pulled out a communication jade and began speaking to someone through it, his voice filled with fury and vengeance, issuing commands to avenge his family.

...

In a peaceful, green forest, a young man was reading a letter in his hand. The serene sounds of nature couldn't drown out his soft chuckle.

"My brother hid this well," the young man murmured to himself. "It seems there are many hidden forces at play... Interesting."

He tucked the letter into his cloak and stepped forward, his shadow vanishing into the picturesque landscape filled with mystery.

...

Meanwhile, high above the clouds, a luxurious carriage floated through the sky. Inside, a man in elegant robes read a letter, his eyes gleaming with disdain.

"Heh... No matter how many forces you hide, in the end, you're just a chick in my hand," he said, crumpling the letter with a sneer.