Chapter 1487 Rare Leisure

After seizing control of the metal creatures, Darren noticed something that made him feel uneasy.

"Why does it feel like the strength of these metal creatures is waning?"

Hearing what he had to say, Yolanda's shoulders relaxed as she heaved a sigh of relief. From Darren's reaction, she had braced herself for something worse.

"The strength of these metal creatures changes as the cultivation base of their controller changes. Don't fret. It will only fluctuate slightly and won't decrease too much," Yolanda explained, eradicating Darren's doubts.

"I see." Darren nodded to Yolanda and then turned his attention to the metal creatures. He noticed they had only been demoted by one level and weren't on the same level as him.

In this way, their collective strength wasn't subjected to a considerable downgrade as he initially expected. After all, they relied on their cooperative operating method.

"As Darren continues to add numbers to his ranks, we grow stronger as a unit. We'll be able to fend off potential threats with ease," Yolanda said with a smile.

With tens of thousands of metal creatures at his beck and call, Darren strengthened his defenses. Even if he were to be besieged by countless other metal creatures, he would be able to survive.

Apart from that, he could also use his current army of metal creatures to make more of them submit to his command, further fortifying his numbers.

Even if they were unsuccessful in determining the whereabouts of the center of the array, Darren would still emerge as the overlord of the Second Dangerous Area.

"Let's scout this place for small groups of metal creatures and subdue them. While we're at it, we can look for that special metal creature too."

"Alright, let's move!"

Darren and his companions packed their essentials and headed off with renewed vigor.

While on the move, they maintained a low profile to avoid running into large groups of metal creatures to keep the casualties on a minimum.

After scavenging for their targets for a while, they stumbled upon thousands of metal creatures on patrol. They would serve as the perfect bait for their plans.

The process was simple. At first, the metal creatures under Darren's command would ambush the ones on patrol and surround them, rendering them powerless, and then Darren would repeat the previous steps. In this way, the scattered metal creatures would fall under Darren's ranks, adding to his army.

After they searched the broad landscape of the Second Dangerous Area restlessly for half a month, Darren's mob of metal creatures had reached an astounding number of over a hundred thousand!

The swarm walking behind him was overwhelming in both power and numbers!

With this army supporting his every move, Darren could go berserk, wreaking havoc in the Second Dangerous Area without fear of retaliation. Due to him targeting groups of metal creatures, most of them altered their routes to avoid encountering Darren.

"Several days have gone by, and there isn't any metal creature in sight. Where could they have gone?"

Determined, Darren and his companions took to the skies, covering high ground to continue their search for the metal creatures, but to no avail. With each passi

why would I be upset?"

"You're not? That makes me feel so much better! Allow me to treat you with some wine." Feeling delighted from her pleasant exchange with Darren's aunt, Elsa poured in wine into the cups of Yolanda and the other seniors, serving them energetically.

Soon, the air was choked with casual laughter and chatter, coupled with the clinking of wine cups. After such a long journey, Darren and his companions finally had the chance to lay back and relax.

"How are things with Todd and Roland going?"

When the feast concluded, Darren questioned the Rule Soul Avatar.

"Fortunately, Master Todd's condition has stabilized. Roland, however, he still needs time to recover," the Rule Soul Avatar replied.

"Thank you for your help."

"Don't worry about it." After giving Darren a slight nod, the Rule Soul Avatar gulped down a few cups of wine to hydrate and then immersed himself in treating Roland.

Following that day, Darren passed his nights and days by Elsa's side, cherishing their time together, while the others cultivated or went sightseeing. Without a care in the world, they let time tick away as they relieved themselves. Life was so peaceful, which was a feeling they had long forgotten with all the strife that struck them.

A few more days passed by when something unusual happened outside his small world.

Darren had sensed that some of his metal creatures had disappeared mysteriously. They were under attack, and he had faced the loss of a thousand metal creatures from his army.

"Elsa, I have to go out now. You and Miss Jenifer can stay here and wait for me and Xavier to come back."

"Be careful out there. If there's any danger that can overwhelm you, please escape immediately." Usually, Elsa would act like a spoiled child who'd want Darren to do her bidding when she was moody. But when the situation called for it, she would deal with it maturely and let Darren handle it his way without interfering. Indeed, those were the qualities of a good wife.

"Don't worry. I'll be back, I promise." After reassuring her, he pulled her into his warm embrace before leaving his small world with the others.