I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 241 The Necromancer's Notebook
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Thunder's nostrils flared, his eyes darted around, and he unconsciously moved closer to the white dragon's corpse.

The scent of dragon blood wafting in the air was fatally alluring to Lei Ting, causing saliva to seep from between his teeth, turning into streaks of silver.

Thunder almost lost his mind and pounced on the white dragon's corpse.

Fortunately, Rhodes summoned the Thunder in time.

Thunder was already more obedient than Frost, and now with the aura of the Dragon Slayer present, Thunder dared not act recklessly.

"Ouch..."

Thunder strode over to Rhodes, letting out a low whimper, and rubbed his head back and forth under Rhodes' armpit.

It was obvious that Thunder was begging Rhodes for the white dragon's flesh and blood.

Rod was also observing the Thunder.

Under the influence of the "Dragon Slayer" entry, Thunder's body is undergoing subtle changes.

Rhodes could clearly feel the pulse of the true dragon bloodline within him, waiting to be activated at any moment.

Rhodes stretched out his hand, hovering it above Thunder's head.

Now, with just a thought, he can activate that dormant power.

But Rod stopped what he was doing and immediately withdrew his hand.

The battlefield was noisy, and soldiers were cleaning up the scene.

There are still lizardmen to the west that haven't been dealt with; the area is too chaotic.

Rhodes knew very well that Thunder would begin to evolve immediately after the bloodline was activated.

That's not a short process. Wyverns aren't high-level sub-dragons; they need time to absorb the power contained in their bloodline.

This process requires a stable environment.

The battlefield has been cleared, and the environment here is stable. We can wait for Thunder to return to Frostleaf Town before starting its evolution.

"Just wait."

Rhodes gently stroked Thunder's head.
"Just bear with it for now. Once this is all sorted out, I'll give you what you deserve."

Thunder's ears twitched, and it turned to look at the white dragon's corpse.

A hint of reluctance flickered in her vertical pupils, but in the end she obediently walked to Rhodes' side and lay down on the ground.

Its enormous body was curled up in a ball.

Rhodes had more important things to deal with at the moment, so he waved to Vivian.

Vivian immediately jogged over, staring intently at Rhodes.

"Your Excellency, the intimidating aura you exuded earlier has disappeared?"

Vivian looked on with curiosity, "But why does it feel... even scarier?"

"These are not important."

Rhodes' voice was calm as he instructed, "Have your sister investigate how to decompose the dragon's corpse."

"If it's too complicated and you can't communicate it well, just send someone to deliver the relevant information."

The white dragon's body couldn't be transported that far, so it had to be left in the Icefield Mountains for disposal.

Leaving it here also makes it convenient for storage; the large area is sufficient for processing.

"Also, have her help me look up how elemental energy is used,"

"Besides those advanced spells, what other techniques can be used?"

"Prioritize dealing with the matter I'll discuss later."

The energy from the sacrifice is slowly dissipating, and Rhodes wants to learn as much as possible how to harness that surging energy before it completely vanishes.

Rhodes had just achieved a level of extraordinary knowledge that transcended this era, but he didn't know how to use it.

If it weren't for the fact that the great shaman couldn't support the white dragon's divine body, Rhodes might not have been a match for that guy.

So the most important thing now is to get familiar with this unfamiliar energy in my body so that I can unleash its full power in the next battle.

"Okay, I'll tell my sister now."

Vivian nodded vigorously, then sat on the ground to communicate with Avril.

Rod closed his eyes and quietly felt the energy within his body.

It was at this moment that Rhode realized just how much energy he possessed.

If the energy in Rhodes' body was a mountain stream before, it is now a great river.

They floated quietly on various parts of Rhodes' body, while below, warm currents enveloped his body.

It’s amazing…

Rhodes couldn't help but sigh inwardly and began to try to control this energy.

It's not done through magic, but simply through arrangement and combination, constantly manipulating and familiarizing oneself with the process.

For example, it could be transformed into a ball of flame or an energy arrow.

"Your Excellency, my sister has found some information."

Vivian stood up and reported to Rhodes:
"If we don't consider other spells, then the first option is to infuse your original spell with more energy to upgrade the lower-level spell."

"Low efficiency, but great power."

Rhodes nodded, signaling her to continue.

"The second method is energy transformation, which transforms energy into various weapons, armor, or wings."

Vivi paused for a moment, then added, "However, the second method requires a continuous energy injection and some skill. It's somewhat similar to magic, but the energy consumption is just as high."

"Transform into wings?"

Rod immediately perked up upon hearing this.

I never imagined it could transform into wings; my previous thinking was really too limited.

Rhodes immediately began to try.

He controlled the scorching energy within his body, directing it to gather at his shoulder blades.

But it's easier said than done.

When he actually put it into practice, Rhodes experienced the difficulties involved.

Unlike simple energy infusion, the shape of wings is inherently complex.
Furthermore, it needs to be a soft biological structure, capable of undulating, and constantly infused with energy to maintain the wings' existence.

After all, this wasn't just a decoration in a game; what Rhode wanted were real wings that could support his flight.

Every step in this process is an obstacle.

Rod worked hard for a long time, and it wasn't until dawn that he could barely form the rudiments of wings.

Controlling the Flame Wings to fly presents another challenge.

Fortunately, Rhodes learned a lot during this process and mastered the knack of transmuting energy items.

Rhodes can now use his flame energy to conjure various items, not to mention weapons.

Rhodes was able to conjure a semi-circular shield in front of him, completely protecting himself.

The moment the opponent attacks, this shield can not only block the opponent's power, but also burn the opponent.

At the same time, Rhodes can control the shield at any time, turning it into a raging wave that counterattacks.

This can be considered a decent ability.

Wings are arguably the most difficult item to transmogrify.

"He's so handsome."

Vivian tilted her head, staring at the three-meter-long wings of fire behind Rhode, her eyes reflecting the starlight.

"Not very useful."

Rhodes tried to flap his wings, but they were very stiff.

He then turned and walked up the hillside, then dashed down, flapping his wings and trying to fly.

But after trying for a long time, it still couldn't fly.

After all, the wings didn't grow from Rhodes' body, so they were very inflexible.

Ultimately, Rhodes gave up and chose to keep his wings still, thus achieving the effect of gliding.

As for going to heaven, perhaps it's more reliable to wait until we ride the Thunder.

As for the first method Vivian mentioned, Rhodes also tried it—casting the spell Fire Arrow.

By infusing a large amount of energy into the zero-ring spell, Rhode transformed it directly into a "giant arrow of fire."

It is extremely powerful and has a wide range.

After being released, rows of lizardman tents were burned to ashes, leaving a charred mess.

However, its ability to strike single targets is very weak.

Lower-level spells still cannot achieve the same effect as higher-level spells.

Spell models are themselves a way to efficiently utilize energy.

The more advanced the spell model, the more energy nodes it contains, the more complex its structure, and the higher the mental strength required to manipulate and construct it.

The low-level spell model is simple, and its power is naturally limited. Simply infusing it with energy is actually not much different from Rhodes's magical flame weapon.

Rhodes tried it for a while but lost interest.

Feeling the energy constantly draining from his body, an idea suddenly flashed through Rhodes' mind.

"I can't retain this energy, so can I use it to nurture the seeds of nature?"

Upon thinking of this, Rod suddenly perked up.

He immediately sat down and mobilized a small amount of fire energy, attempting to infuse it into the Seed of Nature.

The Seed of Nature spun rapidly, and flame energy flowed out from it.

A very small portion of it was absorbed by the Seed of Nature.

"It really can be absorbed!"

Rhodes was overjoyed; he could finally squeeze some profit out of these energy sources!
The Seed of Nature is now like a bank in Rhodes' previous life; the flow of energy is equivalent to interbank transfers, and a "handling fee" is charged for each transfer.

The energy left behind will nourish the seeds of nature, enabling them to grow stronger.

"Comfortable!"

Rod couldn't help but laugh and began to continuously pour energy into the Seed of Nature, charging a "handling fee".

Unfortunately, the Seed of Nature is very stable.

Rod wants it to absorb more energy, but it is still maintaining a fixed ratio.

However, Rhodes could feel its growth, and more and more gentle energy flowed into his body, making him feel refreshed.

This unexpected windfall captivated Rod.

Rhodes immediately stood up and instructed Vivian, "No one is allowed to disturb me!"

"Aren't you going to eat breakfast either?"

Vivian couldn't help but ask.

"Don't eat."

Rhodes refused outright and bent down to crawl into his tent.

"Ok."

Vivian turned away helplessly, waving away the guards who brought the food and Sejuani who came to see her.

Rhodes stayed in the tent until the afternoon.

Rhodes had lost most of his energy, was yawning frequently, and was extremely tired.

The aftereffects of sacrificing one's abilities have begun.

After all, Rhodes had used up most of his life force.

Rhodes just didn't want to rest yet, wondering what he could do with the remaining energy.
"Hey, we can use this energy to condense a new seed of nature!"

Rod immediately crawled out of the tent and called Vivian over.

"Your Excellency, are you ready for dinner?"

Vivian saw Rhodes come out and asked with concern.

Rod didn't eat anything in the morning or at noon.

Vivian was a little worried.

"Should I have the guards prepare it right now?"

Rhodes waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no, no, go tell the guards to come and stand guard, and no one is allowed to disturb them."

"Then you'll come with me into the tent." "Huh?"

Vivian raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on her face, and said, "Aren't you tired? This is very tiring."

"Or would you like to have your meal first?"

"I have enough energy."

Rhodes frowned. "Go and inform the guards quickly, don't waste time."

"Good good."

Vivian nodded repeatedly, muttering to herself as she ran, "So rushed?"

Vivian quickly relayed the order and arranged for a squad of Winter Iron Guards to be stationed there.

However, they were all ten meters away from Rhodes' tent.

Then Vivian quickly ran back and crawled into Rhodes' tent.

After closing the curtain, Lillian lowered her head and deftly unbuttoned her blouse.

"what are you doing?"

Rod looked at Vivian's actions with a face full of surprise.

Vivian pursed her lips, looking a little bewildered. "Huh? Weren't you in a hurry?"

"It's not that."

Rod realized what was happening and smiled helplessly, "Come sit down opposite me."

"Oh."

Vivian responded and sat down opposite Rhodes, pouting.
"A new trick?"

"Don't speak, don't move."

Rhodes instructed, "Just accept it obediently."

"Okay okay."

Vivian had no idea what was going to happen.

But he nodded repeatedly, his expression turning serious.

"I'm ready."

"Then I'm here."

Rod didn't dawdle either.

He immediately mobilized the scorching energy within his body and began to condense the Seed of Nature.

The more energy the Seed of Nature gathers, the better its quality.

Rhodes frantically compressed the scorching energy within his body, slowly releasing it and condensing it into a seed in front of his chest.

Despite his best efforts, the Seed of Nature was only the size of a plum.

However, it is already much larger than when Rod had just condensed.

Rhodes had no time to hesitate, and controlled the natural force, slowly entering Vivian's body.

"Don't resist, just quietly accept and enjoy it!"

Rod couldn't help but speak up to remind him, "If you feel pain or anything unusual, tell me and I'll stop immediately!"

"Um……"

Vivian gave a slightly nervous groan and couldn't help but close her eyes.

This was the first time Rhodes had infused the Seed of Nature into someone else, and he was being exceptionally careful.

Only after seeing the seed completely embedded in Vivian's body did Rhodes breathe a sigh of relief and give up control.

At this moment, Rhodes could still feel the Seed of Nature pulsating within Vivian's body.

After a long while, Vivian opened her eyes and looked at Rhodes with surprise.

"What just happened? Why do I feel like there's something inside my body?"

"Is this the only feeling?" Rhodes asked.

"I can't explain it..."

Vivian unconsciously touched her chest.

"You can feel the special sensation when you meditate."

Rhodes thought for a moment and added, "Also, ask your sister if she can sense the same strangeness."

Rhodes is still unsure whether Vivian and Avril share a single Seed of Nature, or whether two can be injected into one.

"it is good."

Vivian nodded. "Is this... over?"

"Ah."

Rhodes nodded and instructed, "Go and call Durant over, then have Ryan prepare."

"Ow."

Vivian reluctantly agreed and quickly ran out to call Durant into the tent.

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Rod was busy until night.

Durant, Gunner, Ryan, Sauer, and the Cavaliers squad members were all infused with the Seed of Nature.

They proved to be exceptionally loyal to Rhodes, and the entire injection process proceeded without any hindrance or resistance.

Unfortunately, the energy in Rhodes' body had been completely dissipated and returned to almost normal levels, so there was no more energy to be extracted.

Rhodes couldn't hold on any longer and ordered the guards to bring up all the prepared food.

After his sacrifice, Rhodes' appetite increased dramatically.

The guards prepared ten pieces of roasted meat, weighing nearly five pounds, which Rhodes stuffed into his stomach without stopping.

The key point is that Rod only ate half full.

Fortunately, Vivian was observant and had the guards prepare ten more pieces of roasted meat in advance, which allowed Rhodes to keep eating.

Rhodes treated the maltose in the military rations like a snack, chewing on it constantly.

Even so, Rhodes kept yawning.

Rhodes couldn't take it anymore, so he finished eating and went back to his tent to sleep.

It wasn't until noon that I slowly woke up and lazily stepped out of the tent.

Upon closer inspection, Durant, Gunner, Ryan, and others were all waiting outside the tent.

Rod waved to Vivian, signaling her to prepare some food for him.

Then Rhodes turned his gaze to his subordinates, somewhat surprised.
"What, do you all have something to report?"

Everyone visibly breathed a sigh of relief and shook their heads in unison.

"My lord, you've been sleeping for two days and two nights!"

Gunle sighed, "If it weren't for your deafening snoring, we would have all rushed into the tent!"

"so long?"

Rhodes looked at Vivian, who was bringing over the roast meat and bread.

Vivian nodded in confirmation. "And you never used to snore."

"Well, maybe I'm just too tired."

Rod knew in his heart that this was the consequence of sacrificing one's life force.

One's body will not be in a weak state, but will be very tired and have an extreme desire for vitality.

This manifests in behaviors such as eating too much and sleeping too much.

Like a bottle with half the water poured out, the upper limit is still there, but a lot is missing.

We need to replenish it quickly.

Rhodes yawned. "I'm fine."

"If you have nothing else to do, then go ahead and do your own thing."

As soon as Rhodes finished speaking, all his subordinates knelt on one knee and said in unison,

“Thank you for your gift!”

Rod smiled. "You've all figured it out?"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Durant said, "I sensed it the night I practiced my breathing technique, the night you bestowed your grace."

"I cultivated all night that day, and apart from feeling tired, my body wasn't fatigued at all, and I even had more energy than before!"

Others nodded in agreement.

"As long as it works."

Rhodes looked at everyone and said calmly, "This is the reward for your loyalty."

“If you are not loyal enough, I cannot help you.”

"We can never repay your kindness."

Durant lowered his head, his face serious. "Only loyalty."

"Alright, everyone get back to work,"

Rod smiled helplessly. "I should eat now."

After being hungry for two days, Rod just wanted to fill his stomach as soon as possible.

The key point is that Rod doesn't like to talk while eating.

"Yes, Lord Lord!"

The crowd responded and withdrew.

Only Durant remained in the same spot.

“My Lord, I will only take up a moment of your time.”

Durant quickly reported: "The lizardmen in the western Ice Rock Rift have been wiped out. There were a total of seventy-three people. Fifty-five were killed and the rest were captured."

"The patrol borrowed seven prisoners and showed them the terrain of the Icefield Mountains."

"In addition, part of the collapsed cave has been cleared and everything has been moved out, but the Mirror of True Sight has not yet been found."

Durant pointed to the box next to him.
"I was afraid there might be a trap inside, so I had the lizardmen open it first, but inside there were only some books and animal hides."

Rhodes nodded and pointed to the side, indicating, "Okay, put it here for now, I'll look at it later."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Durant immediately bowed and withdrew.

Rod couldn't resist his hunger any longer and started stuffing the cut pieces of roast meat into his mouth.

After a long while, Rhodes ate nineteen pieces of roast meat and five loaves of bread, finally stopping. He wiped his hands and had the guards bring over the box.

Rod picked up a book at random.
"The Necromancer's Notebook..."

Rhodes became interested and couldn't resist flipping through the pages.

It contains records of spells—or rather, evil spells—all about how to manipulate souls and flesh.

There are also various sacrificial arrays, potions, special necromancer items, and so on.

"Oh, so the great shaman didn't intend to resurrect the so-called white dragon Isolther in the first place!"

Rhodes looked at the information from the soul reincarnation magic circle.

The Bloodscale Tribe's High Shaman originally intended to transfer his soul into the White Dragon's body.

That spell required years of preparation and the use of the corpses of tens of thousands of creatures as a guide.

The process involves supplying energy to the Great Shaman's soul and repairing the White Dragon's body.

But it was thwarted by Rhodes.

Later, the great shaman wanted to take a shortcut, so he sacrificed his own soul and body, and merged the remaining part with the white dragon.

But it was still ruined by Rhodes.

In the end, only a mutilated body remained, and the fusion of souls was also a complete failure.

"Sigh, I'm really his nemesis."

Rhodes looked at the journal and couldn't help but sigh.

Then Rhodes sensed something and frowned.

"Wait, why is the language in this notebook Common Tongue?"

(End of this chapter)