Chapter 1046: Even the Beastmen Are Envious
The upgrade is very simple, just replace a core, it doesn't take much time at all.
But the money Horace made before has been spent again, and he owes quite a bit. It seems like Horace is working for Zhao Guang, which adds a certain comical aspect.
However, once the Magic Network was modified and a group of Magic Net Priests entered, the situation changed.
It's important to know that temples in different places are also different.
On the Delan Continent, the power of the temples is strong, but it does not hold an absolute leading position.
Additionally, this area is not given much importance by the powerful continent, so the temples here focus more on enjoyment and profits. They don't send too many people to remote or coastal areas.
So, although Duke Horace Domain is a powerful territory with a long history, there really aren't many temples.
One reason is that the place often faces wars with the Sea Clan, which causes too much damage.
Later, because of the loss of temple members, no one was willing to go to such a place anymore.
Now that Magic Net Priests, who use healing as a means of making money, are going there, even though it requires spending money, compared to being able to heal themselves, the cost is really nothing.
Now, with the help of the Magic Net, many new professions have emerged in the territory, and ways of making money have become diversified.
Therefore, this cost of healing is really nothing to most people.
In places with inadequate medical systems, these priests are extremely valuable.
Moreover, they can not only heal injuries and diseases but also cast many empowering spells. With these spells, others can gain stronger combat power, which is the best thing for adventurer teams.
It is said that as their level increases, they will be able to release higher-level spells in the future.
Under such promises, many people are incredibly excited, eager to complete the construction of their Magic Net territories.
Originally, some obstacles and indifference have now completely disappeared.
Recently, Zhao Guang's mages and sorcerers have been very busy, running around calculating and exploring Magic Nodes for people. Not to mention others, most nobles in the Chirali Empire want a setup like this.
The Beastmen, getting the news, have convened a rare meeting again.
"What's happening this time, it can't be that side's issue again."
Because of the Xuanwu Kingdom, they have been meeting continually these two years, each time involving bigger issues.
Although they haven't faced any major threats so far, seeing other forces around them continuously growing makes them inevitably anxious.
If surrounding forces continue to improve while they remain stagnant, there is nothing more perilous than this.
"Everyone knows about the situation with the Magic Net Priests recently, right?"
"What Magic Net Priests, never heard of them." The Wild Boar Man Leader sneered; the beastmen never cared about priests, considering them to lack combat power. Although some powerful priests aren't weak.
Looking at the indifferent expressions on everyone's face, the Beastman King felt a bit helpless.
"You should all know priests, they're similar to our priests, playing a significant role in wars."
The Foxman explained: "The advantage of our priests is empowering more people, enhancing ourselves while weakening the enemy. Although priests don't empower as many people as ours, they have their advantages."
"For example, in healing, we cannot match them, and they can also dispel our empowering effects. Those priests also have offensive spells, which is a weak point for our priests."
Everyone nodded, as most of them were aware of this fact.
"In the past, priests were very few and seldom came to the battlefield, so we didn't take them seriously. But have you ever thought, if there are more priests, how do we combat them?"
The Beastman King's words made a trace of vigilance flash in many people's eyes.
Those priests, think about it, would pose a great threat even with small numbers when they appeared on the battlefield.
After all, the dispel ability of priests is very specifically targeted against their priests.
Don't think that the priests are weaker than the priests in empowerment for allies, but they are more comprehensive and also restrain priests. Except for War Priests with excessive empowerment numbers, which leave those priests a bit helpless, other priests are comprehensively suppressed.
But if the number of priests increases, even War Priests will probably find it troubling.
"You said so much, but how is it related to those Magic Net Priests."
"It's obvious, Magic Net Priests can cast spells through the Magic Net, similar to true priests. Their numbers are larger, allowing them to easily appear in large numbers on the battlefield."
"Hmph, just don't let their Magic Net spread over here, right."
"Impossible, the power of the Magic Net is diffuse. Humans build Mage Towers in their territories, part of the Magic Network spreads to our side, completely enveloping the entire border."
The Beastman King felt a bit worried: "Once in the future we go to war with humans, they can keep encroaching. For every advance in distance, they can build a new Mage Tower; we'll ultimately be no match for them."
Everyone frowned: "So what do you suggest?"
Since he gathered them here, the Beastman King must have an idea, as beastmen didn't like brainstorming.
"My suggestion is to establish something similar to the Mage Towers, actively introducing the Magic Power Network. As long as we cultivate our own Magic Net Priests, we will be fine."
"What, actively introducing? You're crazy, wouldn't that lead to inviting them in?"
The Beastman King waved his hand: "Conflicts can arise, and the opponent can come over directly anyway, the difference is negligible. And I asked, Magic Net Priests are unlike traditional priests; they require neither faith nor talent, we beastmen can cultivate them too."
Now, they shut their mouths; being able to cultivate them means greatly enhancing their own tribe's power.
The only a bit helpless person was the Old Foxman, for their tribe was predominantly run by priests.
Once there are more priests, their priests' role will decline, being very disadvantageous to them. But he couldn't say anything because this way was beneficial for the overall tribe.
"Furthermore, with Magic Net Priests now, in the future, there might be Magic Net Mages and Magicians too. If we can't keep up, we'll fall behind and get beaten."