I awoke from the bed in my chamber.

Upon exiting, I encountered Yur and a host of rabbit maidens gathered in the hall.

Their faces radiated joy upon seeing me emerge without needing to speak.

The relaxed demeanor upon my countenance revealed that our side had triumphed in the conflict.

My lord, shall dinner be prepared more lavishly? Inquly, stepping forward.

There is no need.

Once we conclude matters here, we shall return, I replied.

Even at this moment, the number of living beings within the territory is scant.

Those orcs coerced in a battle would hardly revel in a victory feast.

I surmised.

It would be far better to return to the main city and enjoy a simple meal amongst ourselves.

Oh, very well, my lord.

You nodded obediently.

Soon the grand procession had returned to the city.

The procession tasked with transporting the deceased did not linger, proceeding directly along the road to the main city for the transformation of the bodies.

In addition to the corpses and equipment of the 30,000 orc soldiers, a more significant prize was the writhing vertebrae.

In preparation for this battle, Fong Hao had exhausted all his resources to amass nearly 800,000 undead troops.

With victory now in his grasp, his power was set to escalate exponentially, reaching terrifying new heights.

Acquired.

Writhing vertebrae 115 782.

The figure of 11,000 vertebrae made Fong How's lips curl into a near euphoric smile.

Regardless of whether the crushed skull tribe would launch a counterattack, he contemplated leading his forces directly against them once the opportune moment arrived and intelligence was thoroughly gathered, aiming to obliterate the tribe and eliminate any future threats.

My lord, your book.

Huan presented the acquired lord's tome to Fong Ho.

Thank you.

Fongo accepted it.

Upon receiving the tome, a notification appeared indicating its potential for consumption.

Can devour Lord's tome.

Level three.

The tome in his grasp transformed into a radiant light.

Merging into Fong How's existing Lord's tome.

Devouring successful.

Your lord's tome is now level four with an upgrade requirement of 46.

Just 2 days prior.

After defeating Lee Tong, the tome had been at level two with an upgrade requirement of 14.

The devouring had instantly elevated it to level four, now requiring four six for the next upgrade.

How many humans had the orcs captured along their path? Certainly more than the six he had observed, perhaps many more.

Lord ascended to level four.

Marching speed increased by three.

Resource gathering by four.

Daily speaking limit in regional channel raised to 30.

Upon reaching level four, all attributes received a further enhancement.

Even the speaking limit in the regional channel increased by 30, allowing for unrestrained verbal exchanges.

While opponents might exhaust their speaking opportunities, he would still have the means to retaliate.

It was unfortunate for those who had lost their territories and resources.

Otherwise, Fongo's domain could have expanded significantly.

Blueprints unlocked.

Target range construction blueprint.

Leather boots crafting blueprint.

Kitchen knife crafting blueprint.

To his surprise, the blueprint for a target range had emerged.

My lord, I hear you were about to depart.

At that moment, Tong Yo approached, his body wrapped in bandages, indicating he had sustained some injuries during the recent battle.

Towok, you have come at the right time.

I was just about to discuss the situation here with you.

Funhow gestured for him to enter the room to converse.

The two entered the hall and seated themselves.

Two rabbit tribe made servants served them plain water.

Unlike the main city where fruit wine was available, here they could only indulge in boiled water.

Towok having annihilated 30,000 of the crushed skull tribe.

What do you believe their response will be? Fong Hao inquired directly.

Among all his heroes, only Tong Yo possessed the authority to speak on the crushed skull tribe, having had prior private communications as a fellow orc.

Copper Bull did not hesitate and responded directly, "My lord, you may be overestimating the shattered skull tribe.

Should they emerge victorious in this war, they will undoubtedly use the conquered cities as a foundation to absorb surrounding tribes and strengthen themselves.

However, if they were to lose this battle with 30,000 lives lost, the repercussions would be devastating, likely leading to internal strife within the tribe.

" My point is straightforward.

While Fong Hao worries about the Shattered Skull Tribe, it is the tribe itself that should feel the tremors of panic.

Upon learning of a battlefield defeat and total annihilation, internal discord is almost certain to arise.

Are you suggesting that it will be challenging for them to deploy troops again in the near future? Fongo found it difficult to comprehend the dynamics of local forces.

He could rely on a writhing backbone combined with a 100fold amplification to bolster his forces.

Yet for other factions, accumulating and maintaining an army is a formidable challenge.

The loss of 300,000 troops without a single survivor would incite chaos, even within a nation.

The prospect of mustering another 300,000 troops for deployment is fraught with uncertainty.

I am not well-versed in the circumstances of the Cold Wind Mountains, but I can assert that the enemy will not be able to mobilize troops in the short term, Copper Bull stated with conviction.

Funha rubbed his brow deep in thought.

His unfamiliarity with the cold wind of mountains mirrored the enemy's ignorance of his own capabilities.

The shattered skull tribe, believing they could easily dispatch 30,000 troops to eliminate his 5,000 undead intended to capitalize on their victory to unify all nearby orc tribes.

Little did they anticipate that Fongo had strategically deployed even greater numbers to annihilate their forces.

What Fong Ho now lacked was intelligence on the enemy.

Aside from knowledge of the terrain, he needed information regarding their troop strength and the distribution of various tribes.

Every factor must be considered for a counteroffensive.

Funghous skeletal army was directly confronting the enemy, leveraging a terrifying numerical advantage.

However, if his forces were to advance into the shattered skull territory and extend into the cold wind mountains, complications could easily arise.

His advantage must be like a snowball, ensuring that he cannot afford to lose.

He can only strive for victory.

Is there any method to obtain intelligence on the Shattered Skull Tribe? Perhaps sending some orcs or bribing a few members of the Shattered Skull Tribe.

Chapter 143.

The Skeleton Archer preparation is paramount before launching an assault, necessitating the acquisition of precise intelligence.

Such information can be procured through various means, not solely by orchestrating reconnaissance.

For instance, establishing contact with certain insiders among the orcs, offering a monetary incentive to acquire seemingly insignificant intelligence.

This method should prove feasible within the Skullcrusher tribe, which relies on brute force to unify the Cold Wind Mountains.

Is worth a try, Copper Bull remarked.

Very well, I entrust this task to you.

Do not hesitate to expend funds.

Ascertain the intelligence regarding the Skull Crusher tribe.

Fun had decisively commanded.

Given Copper Bull's notable prestige, he should encounter no difficulties in this endeavor.

Understood.

My lord, Copper Bull replied solemnly.

Furthermore, continue to manage the mana market.