Chapter 808: Chapter 542: An Unexpected Situation
Enemies who possess rationality and are not tainted by the laws of other powerful beings are rarely seen in the Civilization Trial.
After all, most warriors of such caliber bear the marks of other strong individuals.
The Professionals of this world also bear such marks.
However, their marks do not possess irreplaceable characteristics.
Supreme Tai Xu seems to truly uphold order and rules thoroughly, not just in words but also in actions, imposing no restrictions on them whatsoever.
All the laws of the Professionals are laid out before them.
Allowing them to understand.
In this situation, being a Professional is just another path, no different in essence from Cultivation or Magic among other Extraordinary Paths.
Thus, their allegiance is indeed a possibility.
But the more this is the case, the more caution is needed.
As the Oak Emperor stated, the trustworthiness of such allegiance is highly dubious.
Not everyone is willing to take great risks for the hope of a breakthrough.
After all, for most of them, it is difficult to even see the threshold, let alone go mad over the last step.
Nevertheless, the Oak Emperor’s input was just a suggestion.
Shen Hao, after some contemplation, made his decision.
“Recruit them to form a separate legion and subject them to controlled management,” Shen Hao said. “Unless they demonstrate sufficient resolve, loyalty, and value, they will remain captives in the short term.”
Shen Hao was not worried that this approach might evoke their dissatisfaction and rebellion at critical moments.
Because he would always be prepared for their betrayal.
Ultimately, only a handful would remain within Human Civilization.
Once the decision was made, many things became simpler.
These strong individuals, upon knowing that they would not meet immediate death, gave up their resistance one by one and were captured en masse by Human Civilization.
Yes, by Human Civilization.
Other Trial Civilizations, including the Oak Civilization, had no certainty in controlling such a number and power of captives. They only assisted in imprisoning them and shared in the points and military merits garnered.
Shen Hao also learned the name of that powerful forgemaster.
Coeus.
A very simple name, akin to “Wang Qiang” in this world’s language.
Yet, in this world, that name resonated loudly.
All Divine Domains, including the highest levels, knew his name.
“The number one in the Forging Domain.”
That is Coeus.
Many even regard Coeus as the premier forgemaster under the Holy Ancient Tree.
Even the low-level forging blueprints he casually left behind could trigger massive bloody conflicts in some planes, even in Divine Domains.
In fact, Coeus truly deserves such a high evaluation.
— Independently designing and creating Level 80 Red Mythical Equipment!
Just this one ability alone far exceeds Human Civilization’s extraordinary equipment forging capabilities by a long shot.
It surpasses all of Human Civilization.
Even other Level 80 Trial Civilizations, like the Oak Empire, rely on teams of elites to forge this level of equipment.
“This talent would attract considerable attention even at the All Heavens Supreme-level Forces. Not to mention, being a Chosen One, he’s practically a Colorful Supreme Level Contractor.” Shen Hao commented.
However, compared to forging, Coeus seemed to have a deeper need to elevate his Life Level.
Upon understanding the trial’s rules, he couldn’t wait to start crafting various powerful equipment.
To gain higher personal scores in this trial, which could grant him the opportunity for talent and profession promotion trials.
“As far as I know, some of the top-most individuals in this world, like myself, are willing to give up everything for promotion.” Coeus even voluntarily offered to pull in some allies. “If they judge joining the camp of Trial Civilizations offers a bigger chance, they will make the right choice.”
But facing such a proposal, Shen Hao shook his head.
“Coeus, I understand your urgency, but even you made this choice only when you were cornered and captured by us,” Shen Hao bluntly said. “Your initial motive was survival, not opportunity, so we also need this opportunity.”
Although Shen Hao intended to recruit and control the captives, in reality, this kind of rule-bound battle does not permit any leniency.
If it weren’t for the robust regions and laws in this Divine Domain, the sheer scale and level of this war would have already shattered the universe.
Every day, a large number of enemies are cleared out, and many allied warriors fall in sacrifice.
However, the foundation that Human Civilization obtained in the past has also played a role.
Every warrior has an extra life.
Apart from those warriors confirmed to have no potential, any others who still hold even the slightest possibility of improvement are pulled back after a single death to the rear lines.