Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 429 New Intelligence: The Territory's First Legendary Opportunity
When Su Li returned weary from the biting snowstorms of the blood-red plateau in the north, spring had already begun to awaken on the southern plains. The snow inside and outside the Bauhinia Manor had long since melted away, leaving only the deep brown hue of the soil, soaked with snowmelt, and the vibrant green shoots of grass. The familiar fragrance in the air, a blend of moist earth and new growth, was the perfect proclamation of spring's arrival.

The annual Spring Festival, a time for all things to come, has finally arrived. This is Su Li's third year in the territory.

Unbeknownst to many, the territory has stood for more than two years, growing from a small pioneering point struggling to survive on the frontier into a vibrant and prosperous land where faith and power intertwine.

The prosperity of the territory made this year's Spring of Life Ceremony exceptionally grand and lively, far surpassing previous ones in scale and sanctity, like the blessings bestowed by the goddess Rhea in the year of awakening, spreading to every inch of the blessed land of Black Forest.

On the day of the Spring Equinox, the thin mist before dawn still gently enveloped the fields, like a veil yet to be lifted by the goddess Réa.

As dawn breaks and the first rays of pale golden sunlight pierce the thin mist, the sky transforms into a vibrant pale gold, signifying that the goddess Rhea has officially taken over the reins of the year from Yurik, the Lord of Winter.

Although the lingering chill of winter still lingers, and the morning air carries a slight coolness, warmth quickly spreads as soon as the sun pierces through the clouds. The spring breeze blowing in is already warm, carrying the moist scent of earth and the refreshing fragrance of newly sprouted grass.

Before dawn, the entire territory had already awakened in anticipation of divine grace. Now, with the rise of various holy sites and monasteries of the Church of the Dawn Goddess, this solemn ceremony has begun in various places throughout the territory.

At Rainbow Waterfall's Rainbow Terraces, the massive waterfall roars, its spray creating a perpetual rainbow in the morning light. The terraces cascade down the mountainside, each layer planted with different crops or herbs.

At dawn, the nuns walked barefoot on the damp, dew-soaked ridges of the fields. Waving ribbons dyed with natural plant pigments, they danced to the rhythm of the waterfall, chanting hymns praising abundance and color. The mist refracted sunlight, enveloping their figures and the dancing ribbons in a flowing, iridescent halo, like an extension of a goddess's skirt. They sprinkled colored powder, symbolizing different crop seeds, into the source of the terraced streams, praying for "the grace of the rainbow and a bountiful harvest."

At the Leia Wheat Ring in Jiejiazhuang, the heart of this predominantly agricultural village, a massive circular altar woven from newly harvested and blessed wheat stalks has been erected. The solemn ceremony was presided over by a respected elder nun, affectionately known as the Earth Mother. Pregnant women from the village were invited to the center of the wheat ring, where they walked barefoot on the plump wheat grains laid within, symbolizing a bountiful future, feeling the vibrant life emanating from the depths of the earth. The surrounding villagers sang the ancient "Lullaby of the Earth," its rhythm soothing yet powerful. Afterwards, the Earth Mother solemnly scattered the first handful of wheat seeds harvested the previous year onto the fertile soil surrounding the wheat ring, completing the most simple and profound act of Mother Earth's grace.

At the Starshine Pool, a tranquil and clear pond that seemed to reflect the stars, the ceremony exuded an ethereal and sacred atmosphere. Priestesses, clad in turquoise robes adorned with silver threads, used specially crafted silver spoons inlaid with star-shaped crystals to scoop water from the pool and gently sprinkle it upon the newly planted Vitality Oak saplings surrounding the pond. They softly chanted prayers connecting the stars and life, beseeching that "starlight guides, roots grow deep, branches flourish." The pool shimmered with glittering gold in the morning light, as if the stars of the previous night had not yet departed. Collected Frost Tear Pearls were laid out beside the pool, ready for the next step of the ceremony at the Maiden's Ring.

Within the Ring of Maidens, the core holy site of the Church of Rhea in the Black Forest Territory, this year's ceremony, as the spiritual heart of the entire territory, was even grander. The ceremony naturally moved here from the various manors. Before dawn, the local elder nun led the most senior priests, their bare feet treading across the dew-covered grass. The rhythm of the copper bells was clearer and more powerful than in previous years, like the footsteps of a goddess.

The scarecrow, a symbol of Yurik, was meticulously crafted, its core even filled with the last of the withered thorns cleared from the territory the previous year. When it was lit, the flames rose higher, the crackling of the withered branches and leaves like the final lament of winter. The chorus of the "Snowmelt Prayer" joined in, echoing above the Maiden's Ring, even faintly resonating with the prayers emanating from other holy sites.

"The frost recedes, the earth awakens, and the breath of Rhea tears open the chains of winter!"

"The melting snow forms streams, nourishing the roots, and the wheel of life keeps turning at this moment!"

"Yurik's afterimage and his languid spirit vanished without a trace under Leia's radiance!"

Su Li was also awakened by the familiar and gentle rhythm. He opened his eyes in the treehouse of the manor with a lazy and satisfied smile on his lips.

Morning light filtered through the carefully arranged vines of the Blessed Wisteria tree, casting dappled, dancing golden spots of light into the room. The air was filled with the lingering, enchanting scents of the previous night—the sweet aroma of fine mead, the aftertaste of some aphrodisiac incense, and the unique fragrance of women's skin after intertwining, a blend of sweat and body odor.

The treehouse was warm and cozy, with thick carpets and velvet cushions covering the floor. Several alluring bodies lay sprawled on the floor, like the most perfect masterpieces of a goddess scattered on a bountiful altar.

Freya, the usually aloof and icy leader and dean, was now reclining slightly away from Su Li's arm. Her dazzling blonde hair, like satin woven from sunlight, spread across the dark velvet carpet, creating a striking visual impact. Her wheat-colored skin shimmered with a healthy glow in the morning light, and the smooth, powerful lines of her back flowed down to the edge of the soft carpet, outlining the full, firm curves of her hips. One long, strong leg rested casually on Su Li's calf, as if she were guarding her lord even in her sleep.

Suna, Su Li's plump cousin, curled up on Su Li's right side like a cat seeking warmth. She was almost half-lying on him, her face buried in the crook of his shoulder, emitting soft, even snores.

Her soft, creamy breasts pressed against Su Li's arm, their weight creating a wonderful sense of pressure. Her rounded waist and plump thighs were on full display, gleaming with a delicate, pearly sheen in the morning light, as if one could sink into them with the slightest touch.

Ingrid, the aloof and delicate forest witch, occupied the seat to Su Li's left. Her back was to him, her slender back like a newly sprouted willow branch, her skin an almost translucent white, revealing pale blue veins beneath. Her long, dark green hair cascaded over her body and the pillow like vines. Her sleeping posture was the most tranquil, her breathing shallow, as if she were slumbering alongside the surrounding plants.

The morning light danced on her delicate, porcelain-like skin, outlining the graceful shape of her shoulder blades. It continued downwards, revealing an astonishingly slender waist that curved into an alluring, full shape at her hips. This contrasted sharply with Freya's firmness and Suna's voluptuousness, possessing a fragile yet mysterious allure.

Arielia, the stunningly beautiful and noble green dragon queen, occupied the sunniest spot in the corner of the treehouse. She leaned back lazily, one leg bent and the other outstretched, like a dragon resting in its lair.

Even in her slumber, she emanated a faint emerald glow, a manifestation of her powerful draconic bloodline. Her beauty was aggressively alluring—a long, perfectly slender neck, collarbones sculpted with divine precision, full, proud breasts casting deep shadows in the morning light, and a flat, taut abdomen beneath astonishingly long legs. Her long hair, a deep, dark green, like the shadows of an ancient forest, cascaded down her body, a single strand playfully wrapped around her bare ankle, delicate and exquisite, as if carved from the finest jade.

Su Li's gaze lingered greedily on the "Spring Sleep Picture," the intense pleasure of the previous night and the festive joy mingling in his heart, transforming into a vibrant warm current. He first gently pulled his arm away from Su Na's grasp, causing his sleeping cousin to let out a dissatisfied whimper and hug his waist even tighter.

Su Li chuckled softly, then gently kissed her smooth, rounded shoulder, his fingers playfully pinching the soft flesh of her waist. Su Na let out a soft moan in her sleep, her body shifting slightly, but she didn't wake up.

Then, Su Li turned to Ingrid on his left. He approached cautiously, the unique herbal scent lingering around his nose. He reached out and gently encircled her slender waist from behind, softly pulling her warm, slightly cool body into his embrace. Ingrid's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes, which were hazy with the mist of early morning, like those of a woman just waking up.

"My lord..." Her voice was slightly hoarse from just waking up, cool yet tinged with a hint of dependence.

"Good morning, my darling." Su Li's kiss landed on the back of her sensitive ear, feeling her body tremble slightly. "The scent of spring, I can even taste your skin, it's smoother than last night." His large hand naturally slid over her flat stomach, feeling the delicate texture of her skin, his fingertips continuing to explore restlessly.

Ingrid's cheeks flushed instantly, shattering her cool demeanor. "No...they're still here..." she protested softly, her voice weak and utterly unconvincing.

“Rhea’s teachings encourage us to sow the seeds of life and joy when all things revive…” Su Li whispered in her ear, a hint of teasing in his voice, his movements becoming increasingly bold and skillful. Just then, Ariria, in the other corner of the treehouse, also moved. She slowly opened her vertical pupils, like molten emeralds, a languid air tinged with a dragon-like majesty. She stretched, her posture elegant yet powerful, her ample bosom tracing a breathtaking arc. She looked at Su Li and Ingrid, entangled together, a meaningful smile, enough to bewitch all, playing on her lips.

"It seems our esteemed lord is already actively... celebrating the coming of spring?" Arielia's voice carried a hint of dragon's roar, languid and sexy.

She slowly rose, approaching with cat-like elegance, an emerald halo flowing with her movements. Ignoring Ingrid's shyness, she leaned down, her long, dark green hair cascading down, almost brushing against Su Li's face. She extended her slender fingers, their cool touch gently tracing Su Li's cheek, then sliding them towards his chest, her dragon eyes gleaming with amusement and possessiveness.

"How can such a grand festival be enjoyed by the forest witch alone, with the blessing of the morning dew?" Her fingertips contained powerful energy and carried an irresistible allure.

The air inside the treehouse instantly became even hotter.

Freya was also fully awakened by the commotion. She sat up with a frown, her golden hair flowing down to reveal her tanned, muscular body, marked by the traces of the previous night. She looked at the erotic scene before her, her cold and beautiful face expressionless. She simply stretched her neck, making a slight cracking sound from her knuckles, and then her gaze fell on Su Li, carrying the direct scrutiny unique to a female knight and a hint of barely perceptible warmth.

Suna was finally woken up completely. She rubbed her eyes and looked at the scene in front of her, especially Ariria's aggressive posture. She pouted her plump lips in dissatisfaction: "Cousin! You're biased! I hugged you first!" As she spoke, she tried to prop up her fleshy body and hang back on Su Li like a koala.

Inside the treehouse, the springtime beauty surpassed even that outside the window. The four court ladies, each with a distinct style yet all breathtakingly beautiful, were even more radiant in the festive morning light. Su Li felt the gentle trembling of Ingrid in his arms, the cool, alluring touch of Eliria's fingertips, the soft, fragrant embrace of Suna, and the hidden warmth beneath Freya's calm gaze. He couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh. The vitality and desire of the new year, in this gentle haven of the treehouse, along with the distant sacred bells and prayers, passionately sprouted, intertwined, and flourished.

As his morning exercise ended, he lay contentedly on the edge of his bed. After drinking a glass of hot milk, he felt refreshed and warm all over, and his daily intelligence system was successfully activated.

[Because you are lying down, today's prophet information has been updated]

[1: Echoes of the Chain of Abundance: The boundaries of your orchard, surrounded by Vitality Oaks, are quietly expanding under divine blessing. If you bury a dew-kissed amethyst grape at the base of each oak tree before sunset today, the oak and vine will form a symbiotic relationship. By this time next year, the vines will twine around the oaks, bearing grapes with the properties of Vitality Restoration, Trace Oak Resilience, Fiery Rose, and Pastoral Aroma, producing wines that will become the base for top-tier restorative potions. (Only effective on three oak trees)]

[2: The Goddess's Generosity: This year's Dawn Goddess's grace includes the [Grace of Life]. On the night of the Spring Festival, all people, creatures, and plants will receive the blessing of life. Pregnant women carrying the Rhea Amulet, walking barefoot through wheat fields under the moonlight, will ensure a bountiful wheat harvest with the ears of wheat imbued with a trace of life force. If, after childbirth, the newborn eats wheat from a field walked upon by the mother, their physique will rival that of a calf or even a tiger cub. This fully demonstrates the Dawn Goddess's generous rewards, yet also her opposition to greed—a tenet of the Church. If you are a lord, you can bestow these ears of wheat imbued with divine grace upon your people, and in the near future, you will reap a large harvest of knightly bloodlines.]

[3: The Source of Healing Hot Springs: After the Spring of Life Festival prayers, you can transport the most sacred Ogan Stone in your territory to the foot of the Fountain of Life, allowing the nuns of the Church of Dawn to perform the Dance of Symbiosis there. This will increase the flow of the Fountain of Life by 4 tons per day. (Effect doubled)]

[4: Contact with the Spear of Justice: The lake water purified by the Willow Silkworm Butterfly Obelisk on the island in the middle of the lake will condense into [Frost Tear Pearls] at midnight tonight. Grinding these into powder can cure heatstroke, but there is a low chance that the user's blood will freeze, severing their blood vessels and internal organs. Mixing this with the Ashes of the Chosen Sun will grant temporary heat resistance (extremely suitable for expeditions to the Arabi Kingdom south of the Central Sea). Give this item to Juan Franco, the glorious leader of the Spear of Justice, who has a fervent interest in the Arabi expedition; you will gain his favor and receive a generous reward.]

[5: Slaanesh's Web: Today is the annual mating day of the "Silent Widow" spiders (a highly venomous spider with pink heart-shaped markings on its carapace). They weave enormous, sweet-smelling webs among the wind-eroded rock pillars in the northern part of their territory. If you can collect fresh "Acacia Webs" soaked in the male's spermatophore and the female's venom at noon, they can be used as a core ingredient for a powerful charm potion, greatly aiding in the breeding of monster mounts in your territory! The fragrance will attract and slightly charm any creatures that approach (including humans), causing them to unknowingly walk into the web trap. Be sure to send a determined warrior.]

[6: Moonlight Prism: In the mist rising from Rainbow Falls, if you can use a pure crystal at a specific angle to catch the moonlight and mist when the full moon of the Witch Moon reaches its highest point (which happens tonight), the crystal will transform into a [Moonlight Prism]. Placing it above any plant will simulate the optimal moonlight environment, significantly accelerating the plant's maturation (one night is equivalent to one month), with no side effects. The effect is limited to a single plant; the prism will shatter after the next Witch Moon rises.]

[7: The Opportunity in the Sanctuary: According to data, 85% to 90% of women have never experienced true peak pleasure in their marital lives. Lady Benedictine Black, the Lady of Maleburg, is one of these unfortunate women, so much so that even at 27, she remains unaware of her hidden Moon Priestess bloodline. If a strong knight can bring her true pleasure, the powerful effects of the Moon's Essence will be unlocked. Each peak of pleasure, releasing the Moon's Essence, will accelerate the knight's training progress.] (Final reminder for this month)

[8: Luring the Serpent Out of Its Hole: The existence of Flashspear has attracted countless Chaos warbands. Tzeentch, in particular, is determined to obtain this lost treasure. The Heavenly Spear, like a beacon in the spirit world, intensely fuels the obsession of every Tzeentch Chosen. This includes Chaos the Phasebreaker. This cunning mastermind of Chaos has been lurking in the shadows, coveting this treasure and seeking an opportunity. However, he has been hesitant to approach due to your powerful reputation. If you can leave Blackwood for more than one cycle with a legitimate reason, he will see this as an excellent opportunity to attack Flashspear. This is the best chance to lure the lurking, deadly snake out of its lair and end its threat. If you successfully set a trap in Flashspear and, with the assistance of the dwarven spirit Ankar Redbeard, finally kill Chaos the Phasebreaker, the dwarven spirit's resentment will be released, restoring it to a mid-tier legendary rank, and its existence time will be doubled (30 seconds)]

[9: Legendary Treasure: Your court lady, the Forest Witch Ingrid, has gathered all the materials needed to craft a legendary ring: [Threads of Fate], [Sunfire Beeswax], [Legendary Royal Jelly], [Legendary Rainbow Silk], and [Legendary Wisteria]. All that's missing now is a quiet environment. If you can refrain from disturbing her for the next cycle, she will successfully craft the legendary ring.]

[10: The Restlessness of the Griffin's Nest: Successfully paired half-griffins have built their nest in the Griffin Forest. The female griffin has laid two eggs covered in silver spots. If a small amount of water from the Starlight Pool is applied to the eggshells daily, the chicks will contain a faint starlight power, with a chance of mutation, hatching into a Sky Tiger Griffin.]

Upon reading this intelligence, Su Li's eyes widened instantly, and he jumped out of bed!

A legendary opportunity!

This is the territory's first opportunity to advance to the legendary level!
Although it was said to be the opportunity of the dwarven hero Ankol Redbeard, rather than the knights of the Blackwood, it was still a huge breakthrough.

This means that the Black Forest Territory will finally be able to cultivate its own legendary units. From then on, opportunities to advance to legendary status will come one after another.

Moreover, even based solely on current intelligence, it's clear that Black Forest Territory has indeed grown stronger. The intelligence reports are incredibly detailed, featuring legendary-level terms, the cultivation of Sky Griffins, and opportunities to interact with legendary-level powerhouses.

This proves that the Black Forest Territory will soon be able to confront some legendary forces.

Before that, there is no doubt that Su Li must first seize the first legendary opportunity.

Luring the snake out of its hole? This task requires him to find a plausible excuse to leave the Black Forest Territory for at least one cycle.

To be honest, it's quite simple, because the task above him provided Su Li with a very suitable excuse. He could go to Maleburg.

After having a legendary opportunity, he was no longer so afraid of the Lord of Maleburg.

Perhaps Lady Bayonetta is finally within reach! Su Li will also be able to win her heart!
This intelligence has been occupying an intelligence slot for a while; it's time to take it down. More importantly, with Lady Bayonetta's Moonlight, Su Li can now make rapid progress towards the Saint Realm level!
He absolutely loved and excelled at this kind of cultivation! With Lady Bayonetta around, he could stay in the treehouse and cultivate until the end of time. He could at least break through to the Chosen God level in 90% less time than expected.

(End of this chapter)