Global Lord: Start with Divine Favor-Chapter 700 - 80: The Empress’s Inexplicable Temper_2

Because if the elves unify the world, the first target for external invaders is definitely the World Tree. Only by destroying the elves' World Tree can they obliterate the elves' war potential.

If they only consume at the periphery, external invaders without logistical support are impossible to win against a forest that is continuously supplied with living forces based on the World Tree.

Since the opponents will inevitably target the World Tree, there's little difference in whether these Plane Keystones are hidden or not.

Rose's face was full of pride and arrogance, saying: "With the Empress's strategic foresight, the world can be commanded and settled with a gesture! We elves, possessing the World Tree Root, can, despite any foreign invasion or monsters, deploy the Imperial Court Guard to any location at the first opportunity to pacify them. The world should belong to the forest, much like it was at the dawn of time, when life had yet to exist."

This could be quite problematic. If the elves, a Longevity Species, continue to develop in the forest without external threats, they can rely on their long lifespan to accumulate Spiritual Energy, breakthrough tiers, and swiftly elevate the entire plane's ranking.

The conversation only lasted a moment before the World Tree's vines reached the top of the canopy.

Rose brought Lin Rui into the Imperial Court, and two maids performed a close inspection on Lin Rui.

Seeing Lin Rui had gathered so many Sacred Treasures and Strategic Treasures, Rose couldn't help raising an eyebrow, looking him up and down, and asked, "Did you defeat someone to gain so many things? How did you manage to come back with so much after only a few days?"

The 4 pieces of [Corroded Hero's Heart] were directly taken away by Rose without question.

[Corroded Hero's Heart: A once celebrated hero has fallen, and this brilliant Hero's Heart has been tainted black by an Evil God, rendering it impossible to summon a hero. Yet the gods still acknowledge your purification of evil; sacrificing it together with a Hero's Heart will enhance the quality of the summoned hero.]

Lin Rui glared at her irately: "Are you guys robbers? Do you take anything related to the Hero's Heart?"

Rose waved her hand nonchalantly, saying: "Rest assured, rest assured, compensation will definitely be provided. We have some Beastmen and Demon Heroes imprisoned in our dungeon, do you have any interest in wielding the slaughter blade for us?"

Lin Rui rejected it outright: "Not interested!"

He hadn't even gotten to fleece the elves yet, but they had already removed the wool off the head of his own Lucky Lady?

This blasted, falling Hero's Heart wouldn't be his, and he had no intention of plotting against his wife with others.

Rose immediately said: "Don't rush to reject. All the items except the Hero's Heart are yours. Additionally, we will provide compensation for it. It will be absolutely worthwhile for you."

"No deal!" Lin Rui refused again without even thinking: "This is a matter of principle, which no amount of wealth can substitute."

Of course, unless the elves were to provide another Legendary Hero!

If it were for a Legendary Hero, considering the gentle and caring nature of his wife, she would surely understand his predicament!

Seeing she couldn't persuade him, Rose could only lead him into the palace to meet the Empress.

The Elf Empress was as usual, lazily luxurious, her sinuous body laden with fruits seemed almost too burdensome, with her captivating fullness placed right on the table. With a charming smile, she propped her chin on her hand, gazing at Lin Rui with intrigue.

"Young one, your performance, I'm quite pleased."

Hearing this, Lin Rui couldn't help being a little stirred, raising an eyebrow, responding, "I'm not so young, you know." Moreover, I could not only satisfy you, but deeply fulfill you!

From behind the Empress, Rose raised her eyes and shot Lin Rui a fierce glare, thinking, don't assume I can't hear your joking tone!

Daring to be frivolous with the Empress, do you wish for death?

Yunning, full of charm, cast Lin Rui a glance. As a mature woman, she naturally discerned Lin Rui's teasing.

For thousands of years, no one dared to boldly say such things to her.

So Yunning followed his words and thought further. In comparison even.

Women's minds indeed ponder these things.

Although Yunning is the Empress, she hasn't entirely cast off earthly desires.

It's just that with her power, she can easily subdue such desires usually.

Therefore, Yunning only briefly fantasized, then looked at Lin Rui, saying: "Speaking to me like this, you have quite some guts, huh? Not afraid of offending and angering me, erasing your gender altogether?"

Is this even possible?

Lin Rui knew that some angels were indeed genderless.

Having no gender meant literally no male or female organs, like a tree, no distinction of male or female.

Lin Rui said: "I've been wronged. I didn't say anything."

"The key isn't whether you said it. It's how I think."

How would she think? Lin Rui mused internally, could the Empress not have desires? The Empress could also crave a young man's body!

But Lin Rui dared not say this aloud, only smiling as he said: "Doesn't your majesty think of the eternal undertakings of the forest?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Rose cast him a glance; this guy always finds a way to extricate himself, huh?

Hearing this, Yunning also laughed gracefully and regally, saying: "Young one, you're quite right. Your performance this time has exceeded my expectations greatly, with distinguished contributions to the Empire's undertakings. Speak, how would you like to be rewarded?"

Lin Rui's eyes lit up, gazing at the Empress' full, slender, and highly charming soft and white body, he couldn't help swallowing: "Any reward is possible?"

Yunning let out a soft nasal "hmm," looking at Lin Rui: "Hmm? You should think carefully before speaking."

Lin Rui's heart beat rapidly, ignoring the fierce and warning gaze from Rose, he gritted his teeth, saying: "I want... your majesty to give me an item that can greatly enhance troop talent."

Yunning swept her eyes lightly over Lin Rui, suddenly realizing a little bit of loss in her heart.

There was disappointment because he didn't utter that word and opted for another request.

Has it really been too long since doing such things, and she was somewhat expecting it?

Thinking of this, the Empress furrowed her brows slightly, waved her hand to Rose, saying: "Go and fetch the [Crimson Kite's Wings] for him."

Rose instantly widened her eyes, looking incredulously at the Empress: "The [Crimson Kite's Wings]? Your majesty, you intend to give him this? This was a treasure we secured only in the plane ranking trials! Obtained with great difficulty by His Excellency, the Hero King."

This was not the Empress's most cherished item? Rose had seen the Empress reminisce alone in front of the [Crimson Kite's Wings] more than once.

There are not many things left by His Excellency, the Hero King Yulidan in this world.

With every use, there's one less, previously the Empress was unwilling even to enhance the Imperial Court Guard with this item, why suddenly give it to an outsider?

Yunning said calmly: "Indeed. I said to give him the [Crimson Kite's Wings]."

Rose had to persuade: "Your Majesty, shouldn't you reconsider? Once the [Crimson Kite's Wings] is used, you may regret it terribly."

"Insolence!" Yunning scolded in a flash, and the entire world seemed to lose color. Thunderclouds shrouded the World Tree's canopy, dark clouds pressing down the city.

Under this majestic pressure, everyone at the World Tree was like falling into an ice cave, with no one daring to breathe.

Lin Rui also found his skin covered in goosebumps, realizing that he had been teasing such a terrifying presence?

How come it felt like her anger was more potent than Wutong's? Was it because her tier was higher, making her strength even more terrifying?

Lin Rui quickly calmed his heart, sin, sin, how could he think like this about Wutong?

It must be because Wutong is gentle and has never been angry with him, so he was never afraid of Wutong.

Still, his own Empress is more endearing!

And beside him, facing directly the Empress's overwhelming pressure, Rose's face turned pale instantly, immediately bowing her head in submission, saying: "I have overstepped, leaving it to the Empress's judgment. I will fetch the [Crimson Kite's Wings] right away."