Caesar nodded in satisfaction.
However, he understood the principle that if you want a horse to run, you have to let it eat more grass. So, Caesar prepared to set up an example to motivate his many dependents.
Soon.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Caesar transformed Xi Long into a Dragon Vein Gnoll as a reward for discovering the traces of Humans. Dragon Vein Transformation was a power that dependents yearned for.
Xi Long's body grew larger.
His original two-meter-tall body suddenly grew to over three meters, exceeding the racial limits of Gnolls. Moreover, within his body, elemental light flowed along with his blood.
This indicated that Xi Long, this Dragon Vein Gnoll, had become a magical creature.
Possessing a certain casting ability!
Of course, his magic power was quite weak, and he still had to rely on physical attacks in combat.
Xi Long, this Dragon Vein Gnoll, also underwent significant physical changes. Two very short bumps appeared on his forehead, red scales appeared on his body, and bone-spurred wings grew. The tail behind his tailbone also carried faint sparks of fire, indicating a clear increase in strength.
With the help of Dragon Vein Transformation.
Xi Long also successfully became a fourth-tier mid-level magical creature.
His heart was filled with ecstasy. Gnolls had always been the most loyal lackeys of Dragons, completing any task given by a Dragon without hesitation. Their only desire was to receive their master's Dragon Vein Transformation. Becoming a Dragon Vein Gnoll was the lifelong glory and dream of every Gnoll.
"Great Caesar, you are the end of the world, the endless catastrophe. One day, your prestige will resound throughout the entire continent, and Xi Long will be your most excellent minion!"
Xi Long prostrated himself on the ground, his somewhat fierce-looking face filled with piety and fanaticism.
The Gnoll race was very common in the wilderness. It was difficult for them to even reach the second tier, and reaching the third tier was already considered a genius among Gnolls, but their limit was only that.
After all, they were just a lower race.
Seeing the changes that occurred in their leader, each Gnoll revealed looks of fear, envy, and jealousy, and their hearts became even more pious towards their great master.
As for those Fire Lizards.
They were also restless. Although they were slightly stronger than Gnolls, it wasn't by much. They all looked eagerly at Caesar, hoping to receive the grace of the Red Dragon.
Seeing their enthusiasm being ignited one by one.
Although Caesar felt a bit tired, he still nodded in satisfaction.
Dragon Vein Transformation was not a simple matter for a young Red Dragon. It was only bestowed upon dependents with talent and potential to strengthen the monster legion.
He issued another command.
"In order to spread my great bloodline across the continent, I have decided to find a few more companions. If you can find suitable females, I will also bestow upon you supreme rewards."
The strong desire of Red Dragons was well known.
The dependents also knew this.
But the only strange thing was Caesar's requirements. If they were Human females, their appearance had to be at least comparable to Diana's. If they were female magical creatures, their strength had to be at least that of a fourth-tier mid-level lifeform. Other than that, there were no special requirements.
Although they were puzzled as to why a proud Dragon would take an interest in these lower races.
They still meticulously chose to execute the command.
...
In the following month.
Caesar's territory expanded from thirty kilometers to fifty kilometers.
He gathered new dependents.
Xi Long's Gnoll tribe grew to over a hundred, and they also discovered a Kobold tribe of similar size. The strength of these two monster races was not great.
Kobolds, although called Kobolds, actually bore no resemblance to dogs.
Instead, they were somewhat similar to Gnolls.
This tribe of Kobolds originally intended to fight Xi Long's Gnolls to the death, but upon hearing that the Gnolls had followed the great Red Dragon, the entire tribe chose to surrender directly.
That's right, it was an unconditional surrender.
This was the deterrent power of Dragons. Compared to Gnolls, Kobolds were even more fanatical and obsessed with Dragons. Every Kobold tribe considered it an honor to follow a Dragon.
There was also a group of Trolls.
Their numbers were not large, over twenty male Trolls, ten female Trolls, and over a dozen young Trolls. This was a Troll tribe living in the Karl Mountains.
Trolls.
These creatures were extremely burly, a race with hunchbacked but exceptionally sturdy physiques. They had bluish-black skin all over, and two ferocious fangs at the corners of their mouths. They were humanoid creatures with remarkably strong healing abilities, capable of healing even severed limbs. Moreover, Trolls were particularly fond of large and crude weapons, using powerful weapons to smash their enemies' heads. This race was ferocious and reckless.
Their advantages were obvious.
They were a quite warlike race.
But their disadvantages were also significant. Their intelligence was quite 'touching', not even comparable to Gnolls and Kobolds, barely on par with Flame Lizards. Most of them were not very smart.
In the past.
Xi Long wouldn't have dared to provoke them at all, but now, with over two hundred warriors from the Gnoll and Kobold tribes combined, they could still clear out the opposing side by paying a sufficient price.
Given the intelligence of Trolls.
It was difficult to talk to them, let alone subdue them, unless Caesar himself descended.
However.
As dependents, weren't they supposed to risk their lives for their master? Otherwise, why would Caesar need to keep them?
They were originally prepared for a bloody battle.
But a Troll Shaman appeared, who was also the leader of the Troll tribe. Compared to a bunch of idiots, the Troll Shaman, as an intelligent individual, was respected and loved by all Trolls.
He first visited the great Caesar.
Choosing to pledge allegiance.
He contributed quite a bit of treasure and then offered the most beautiful female Troll of the Troll race to the great Red Dragon. But clearly, Caesar was almost nauseated by the female Troll. Although Dragons had an eye for beauty, compared to ugly creatures like Goblins, Trolls were not much better.
Although he rejected the female Troll.
He still happily accepted the treasures contributed by the Troll Shaman.
From then on.
He accepted the allegiance of the Troll tribe. Unlike ordinary magical creatures, the Troll Shaman was a special Troll who possessed casting abilities. Being able to cast spells made him surpass most of his dependents.
This was a Troll Shaman who had mastered four rings of casting ability.
According to Caesar's understanding, a Troll Shaman who had mastered four rings of magic ability was extremely difficult to deal with. With sufficient preparation, he could contend against a dozen warriors of the same level and emerge victorious.
Except for Qing Yu.
This Troll Shaman could be considered his first powerful subordinate at the moment.
As for ordinary Trolls, they were all second and third-tier lifeforms, the elites of the monster legion. By accepting this Troll tribe, Caesar's influence also expanded.
Moreover.
The Troll Shaman brought him good news.
Although it was regrettable that the great Dragon did not take a liking to the female Trolls of the Troll race, he still reported the whereabouts of a female Purple Scaled Giant Python nearby.