Chapter 1.

The infinite continent.

The infinite shadows.

Welcome to the infinite continent.

You shall take residence in this realm as a lord and engage in a struggle for supremacy against the lords of myriad races.

Each lord shall initially possess a modest lord's abode and a starting tent for refugees.

A fortunate few among the lords may discover unique territorial traits and personal talents.

May each lord build upon this foundation for development on this continent.

The pursuit of dominance remains a timeless theme.

Endless treasures and challenges lie concealed within the depths of the infinite continent.

Strive for supremacy.

Perhaps you shall achieve immortality, ascend to divinity, or even attain the ultimate pinnacle.

Randomly awakening territorial traits and lordly talents.

The infinite continent.

In a days, Yeu heard a voice echo in his mind and opened his eyes.

His still days gaze swept around, landing on the lush greenery not far away.

It appeared vibrant with life.

Yet, as he peered deeper into the woods, a chilling darkness greeted him.

The sounds of beasts roaring, branches rustling, and even faint eerie whispers reached his ears.

This abruptly roused Yu from his stuper, even after two previous traversals.

The unsettling sounds stirred a sense of unease within him, forcing himself to regain composure.

He turned to survey his surroundings.

Behind him stood a structure.

It was a small, humble thatched cottage barely sufficient for one to reside in.

His gaze shifted to a somewhat weathered triangular tent standing quietly nearby, seemingly crafted from tattered cloth.

Is this my domain? As he beheld the cottage and the makeshift tent, Yuse's lips twitched in dismay.

Esteemed Lord, as you have just arrived on the infinite continent, your territory has yet to be fully established.

Thus, the forthcoming seven days shall serve as your novice protection period.

During this period, monsters from outside shall not be able to attack your domain.

After 7 days, the novice protection period will conclude and your territory will face an assault from monstrous forces, serving as a trial for new lords.

It is imperative that you develop your domain within these seven days to survive the trial.

Otherwise, you shall fall victim to the monstrous horde.

The death of a lord signifies true demise.

As he used gaze fell upon the final sentence, starkly inscribed in crimson, a chill surged through his heart.

Just then, a gentle stir in the sky heralded the descent of a faint golden barrier, enveloping Yei's territory in instant.

Gradually, the golden shield faded from view as though it had never existed.

Witnessing this, Yu could not help but murmur softly, "Is this the novice protection?" Gazing through the now invisible barrier, his eyes turned toward the shadowy forest beyond, and he swallowed hard.

With only 7 days, I must grow stronger, even if not for the sake of conquest.

I must survive.

Then ye rose from the ground, no longer casting glances at the chilling forest, but instead turned to gaze at the thatched cottage.

Building name, Lord's cottage.

Territory level, level one.

Territory area 100x 100.

Function of the building serves as the residence for the lord and is also the repository for the heart of the territory.

Building upgrade requirements stone 0 500 units.

Wood 0500 units.

Fine sand 0200 units.

Crystal core 050.

Existing territorial building 100 Rivers tent.

Territory characteristics.

Confluence of rivers.

Time and space traversal.

H.

What extraordinary fortune.

There are actually two characteristics from the previous mysterious voice and text.

You had already discerned the rarity of territorial characteristics in relation to innate talents.

After all, only a select few are bestowed with such gifts.

The revelation that he possessed two territorial characteristics filled him with astonishment.

He could hardly believe his good fortune.

Contemplating the notion of innate talent, a flicker of excitement danced in Yu's gaze.

If he was so fortunate to have two territorial characteristics, what of his innate talent? With this thought, Yu hastily summoned his personal panel within his mind.

And instantly, a panel belonging to the Lord Yi Yu materialized before his eyes.

Yu's territory unnamed.

Race human level black iron level one.

Constitution 1.

2.

Average adult one.

Soul 2.

8.

Average adult one.

Talent infinite shadow.

Skills none.

Equipment none.

Inventory none.

Upon confirming the existence of an innate talent, Yeuse's eyes sparkled with delight, and he eagerly began to examine the attributes of his talent.

Infinite shadow quality attributes.

Ruler of shadows can summon shadow clones from the darkness.

Each clone inheriting 100% of the master strength.

Shadow fusion.

Clones can merge with one another.

And with each fusion, the strength of the clones is correspondingly enhanced.

Shadow return allows the master to recall the summoned shadow clones thereby augmenting their own strength.

I've struck gold struck gold struck gold.

After reading the description of his lordly talent, Yiu<unk>s mind echoed with just one phrase.

Overwhelmed by the sheer power of this talent, the ability to infinitely summon shadow clones from the shadows meant that Yiu could conjure countless clones wherever shadows existed.

Each clone inheriting his full strength.

Although Yu's current power was somewhat lacking, the sheer number of clones could embolden him to challenge even the mightiest of foes.

Beyond the first ability to infinitely summon clones, the second was even more formidable.

The ability to merge clones with each fusion resulting in a power increase.

One could imagine that if clones could be summoned without limit, could the fusions also have no cap? Suddenly, Yu felt invincible in this world.

the presence of any deity seemed trivial.

Moreover, the final skill, shadow return, effectively mitigated Yu's own weaknesses.

If only the first two abilities were at play, then the enemy could easily target Yua, the weakling, for a decisive strike.

However, should he merge the shadow clones with himself, this thought finally overwhelmed Yua.

Chapter 2.

Clones excitement.

Haha.

A cacophony of manic and exuberant laughter instantly echoed across the empty domain.

Wait, one must not become overly inflated.

Not at this moment.