Global Demon King: Starting as the Abyssal Dragon

an acceptable range for him.
After all, this was a way to improve the strength and quality of the draconian legion.

Super soldiers who evolved through the trials were likely to have overall higher qualities than directly summoned super soldiers.

This approach would not only save him a considerable amount of resources but also contribute to the advancement of his draconian legion.

Suffice to say, it was a win-win situation.

Just then, a visibly concerned draconian general rushed in to report.

“Your Majesty, there is an urgent matter.
Chieftain Marilyn of the Giantree City has undergone eight consecutive trials in the trial tower!”

“What?”

“Is this elf a masochist?”

“Summon her to me immediately!”

Ten minutes later, the elven lady appeared before the Demon King.

Marilyn looked embarrassed as she said, “Your Majesty, I apologize.
I was not aware that there is a limit to the number of trials available in the trial tower each day!”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Nu also felt frustrated.

The trial tower only allowed a maximum of 100 trials per day.
Even if they were all allocated to the draconian soldiers, it would only produce a maximum of 25 super soldiers daily.

While this rate was not necessarily slow, considering that they could potentially produce 750 super soldiers in a month, it was still a significant expense to create them.

Truthfully speaking, the rate of super soldier production could not be considered slow.
After all, there would be 25 of them in a day, 250 in ten days, and 750 in a month.

Draconian super soldiers were not cheap units by any means, this production method could save a substantial amount of resources.

However, Zhang Nu could  not allocate all the trial opportunities to train regular soldiers.
Individuals like Marilyn, who had an insatiable appetite for training, could easily monopolize a significant portion of the available trials.

This situation was truly infuriating.

Suddenly, an idea struck Zhang Nu.

He remembered that he had a Level 4 Upgrade Scroll in hand.
Why not use it to upgrade the trial tower from Level 4 to Level 5?

The Tower of Lost Trials, while currently useful for training and developing subordinates, had the potential for even greater value.
Its current capabilities were not yet strong enough, but with an upgrade to Level 5, it would surely become a game-changer.

Marilyn, feeling guilty for potentially angering the Demon King, panicked and quickly pleaded, “Your Majesty, I take full responsibility for my actions.
It's my fault, and any punishment you deem appropriate, I will accept.”

Marilyn began to worry that she had displeased the Demon King.

Shit, now she has done it.

The elven chieftain panicked and quickly pleaded, “Your Majesty, I take full responsibility for my actions.
It's my own fault and it has nothing to do with my fellow tribesmen, any punishment you deem appropriate, I will accept.”

However, Zhang Nu decided to let this incident slide, “Forgot about it this time.”

As the saying went, ignorance is bliss.

Instead of reprimanding the tribal leader, he looked at Marilyn and asked, “Have you already reached the later stage of Level 4?”

“Yes!” Marilyn replied with confidence.

The trial tower was indeed invaluable.

Even if Marilyn were to be deprived of her trial privileges, with her current level, natural talent, and the amplification effect of the Tree of Miracle on training speed, she was certain to break through to Level 5 within a decade.

“Come with me”, Zhang Nu uttered.

Marilyn was then sent to the Demon King's Altar.

The Demon King proceeded to perform the Demon King's Baptism on Marilyn.
Instantly, she felt her level progression skyrocketing, effortlessly breaking through the bottleneck.

[Silver Spring Elven Chieftain] Level 5 overlord.

Zhang Nu was highly satisfied with the effects of the baptism.
He had casually created another powerhouse subordinate of Level 5 overlord rank.

Marilyn was completely astonished by the series of changes that had occurred.
Instead of reprimanding her, the Demon King had personally bestowed the baptism upon her.

It was said that within the entire elven race, only the Elven King received such treatment.
Marilyn became the second elf to be baptized by the Demon King.

Marilyn could clearly feel her training advancing several decades in an instant, effortlessly breaking through the Level 4 bottleneck and even making significant progress in the realm of Level 5.

It was truly miraculous!

Unbelievable!

Marilyn immediately knelt down in gratitude.
Her loyalty increased from 90 to 95.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for nurturing me.
I will cherish this power and assist the Elven King in managing the elven race and serving Your Majesty faithfully!”

Satisfied, Zhang Nu nodded.
“You may leave now.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Marilyn, filled with fanatical admiration for the Demon King, finally understood why the Elven King was so fiercely loyal to him.

Having reached Level 5, it was undoubtedly uplifting news.

The strength of the elves in the Giantree City had significantly improved once again.

Marilyn could not wait to share this joy with her fellow tribesmen.

Zhang Nu took out his cherished “Level 4 Building Upgrade Scroll” and no longer hesitated to use it directly on the trial tower.

[Upgrade the Tower of Lost Trials? The upgrade costs  “Level 4 Building Upgrade Scroll” x1, “gold” x3 million, “light gem” x1000, “dark gem” x1000, “life gem” x1000, “undeath gem” x1000!]

It was expensive.

Incredibly expensive!

Zhang Nu's collection of precious gemstones was almost depleted!

However, considering the more powerful trial tower could potentially save millions in gold for upgrading units in the future, it was a small price to pay.

The gems were gone.
But they could be collected and purchased again.

The trial tower had to be upgraded to Level 5.

[Upgrade successful!]

[Tower of Lost Trials has been successfully upgraded!]

The difference between a Level 5 building and a Level 4 building was not just a single level, but a massive leap.

The Level 5 trial tower offered significantly enhanced benefits.
Previously, advancing from a draconian high soldier to a super soldier required at least two trials.
But now, with the Level 5 trial tower in place, a single successful trial was all it took for a high soldier to evolve.

In addition, the Level 5 trial tower had an increased daily trial limit of one thousand, and it was opened to all units below Level 5 to participate in the trials.

This was truly a game-changer.

With such a formidable structure, Zhang Nu could effortlessly transform all his advanced soldiers into super soldiers within a short span of time.

The savings in terms of gold expenditure would undoubtedly outweigh the initial investment.

Before Zhang Nu could fully look into the new benefits, he received a private message from a familiar face and a loyal customer, the Succubus Queen Han Kexin.

Succubus Queen Han Kexin: “Since when did you reach Level 5?”

Zhang Nu: “???”

Succubus Queen Han Kexin: “Hmmph! Stop playing dumb! I saw your listing in the trading market of another Demon King channel!”

So that's how it is.

Cross-channel trading was a privilege reserved for Level 5 Demon Kings.

Zhang Nu: “Oh, so you're also Level 5 now?”

Succubus Queen Han Kexin: “I was planning to surprise you, but once again, you beat me to it.
How frustrating!”

Zhang Nu: “Why bother competing with me?”

Succubus Queen Han Kexin: “No, I refuse to accept defeat.
You're just temporarily ahead, but I will surpass you for sure.”

Zhang Nu was speechless.

How strong was this woman's competitiveness?

Succubus Queen Han Kexin: “Anyway, let's not dwell on that.
The more we discuss it, the more frustrated I become.
I just got my hands on an extraordinary item that I thought might interest you.
Want to take a look?”

Zhang Nu: “No need to ask.
Show it to me first.
As long as the item is exceptional, money won't be a problem.”

Han Kexin's items were always top-notch.
Afterall, they were both influential figures with extensive experience.

If she claimed it was an exceptional item, it certainly wouldn't be something ordinary.
How could Zhang Nu not be interested?