I Became the Progenitor Vampire

He was dead.

After months of arrogance and persecuting the Dawn Sect, the God of Nobles was dead.

Under everyone's gaze, he was blown apart by a single punch.

His death was so swift and unexpected, so devoid of dignity.

The bloody scene caused the crowd below to erupt, unable to stay quiet, as ecstatic shouts reverberated through the air.

And Lide, indifferently floating above in the sky, became an image forever etched in everyone's memories.

This was the true Divine!

God of Nobles? Nonsense, what was the God of Nobles worth? All the prior bluster, and yet, he was blown apart by a single punch?

The surging crowd saw the devout followers of the Dawn kneeling in madness, their eyes fervently fixed on the figure in the sky.

This was their worshipped Divine, appearing at the last moment, when all hope had been lost.

And he appeared with such overwhelming and almost rebellious dominance, using the life of a Divine as a sacrifice to declare to everyone that the king had returned.

Those residents who had been suppressed and forced out of the Dawn Sect also cheered, their already present faith instantly elevated.

Even those not followers of the Dawn had quietly turned into pan-believers and believers at that moment.

In chaotic times, the mighty are always venerated the most.

And the players were all shocked, their scalps numb, especially the female players, who went mad under the added influence of Lide's charisma.

His good looks were one thing, but his strength and the aura of an overbearing CEO, or rather, overbearing Divine, was irresistible...

The only ones feeling fear at this moment were the Nobles lurking in the shadows.

Nobody knew how terrifying the psychological impact was when their relied-upon God of Nobles was blown apart by a punch from Lide.

It was a Divine they had worshipped for a million years!

Such an ancient being was the God of Nobles, and yet now he had been killed in an instant.

Not even a fragment of a corpse was left, just a mist of blood.

Their inner excitement had now turned into endless fear.

Some Nobles even felt their hands and feet turn ice-cold; many collapsed on the ground, helplessly and blankly staring at the sky.

Their minds were filled with reluctant acceptance of this reality.

Some resolute Nobles turned and ran. Seeing this, other surrounding Nobles instantly changed expression and hurriedly followed suit.

With the God of Nobles fallen, the entire Green City would inevitably face Lord Ilo's wrath.

And who could bear the wrath of a being terrifying enough to kill a Divine in an instant?

Acting now might still salvage some of the situation...

These Nobles had fallen from their high positions to a state akin to that of destitute strays in less than a minute.

Lide looked down upon the earth, observing the wildly cheering crowd below. Though his expression was indifferent, his heart was quite delighted.

He had not expected that using his body as a vessel for two Divine Arts, and then employing Shadow Blade and Power of Crimson, would achieve such an exaggerated effect.

One Divine Art was designed to destroy the soul of the opponent, and the other to age their body and soul to senescence,

The Legendary level Shadow Blade, with its first attack ignoring defenses and inflicting true damage, struck the God of Nobles with both Divine Arts during their clash, drastically reducing his body's strength in a short time,

As they passed by each other, the Power of Crimson infusing into the God of Nobles' body boiled his blood, inflicting true damage once again.

This sequence of attacks left the God of Nobles unable to respond and thus slain instantly.

If there were a chance to do it over, the God of Nobles would think twice before rashly confronting Lide.

After some thought, Lide surveyed the crowd, observing those who looked at him with intense fervor.

He solemnly declared,

"My followers, the light of Dawn has not been extinguished.

I, have returned."

That single statement made the crowd erupt again, yes, he had returned, and in such a heart-shaking manner.

Some of the devout Dawn followers, tears streaming down their faces, looked up to the sky, so moved that they choked up, unable to speak.

What could be more uplifting than witnessing their worshipped Divine descending from the heavens to save them in a time of crisis? Nothing...

The Dawn Priests were also overjoyed till their faces flushed, especially the young Priest who had earlier confronted the God of Nobles, now nearly frenzied.

He knew that Lord Ilo would return, he just knew!

The light of Dawn would never be extinguished!

Without dwelling much on words, waiting for the cheering to quiet down, Lide began issuing divine decrees.

"From today on, I will take over the governance of Green City."

"During this period, I will enact new laws to protect the life and property safety of common citizens. Anyone who violates these laws will receive divine punishment..."

"My followers, from today onwards, you will once again be enveloped in light; all darkness and crime will be completely removed from your midst."

Hearing this, the residents below burst into cheers of longevity, but the surrounding Nobles who had yet to leave turned pale.

Lord Ilo taking over Green City?

What about them? These nobles?

But no matter how many doubts and questions they harbored in their hearts, at this moment, they didn't dare to step forward and inquire, nor did they even have the courage to make eye contact with Lide.

The survival rule of the nobles had never been to resist authority; rather, it involved more of pleasing and even integrating into the authority itself.

While many nobles were disheartened by the death of the God of Nobles, some were quite excited, firmly believing that even if Lide ruled over Green City, he could not possibly do without the assistance of the nobles.

At this moment, the nobles firmly controlled everything in Green City, be it the military or civilian life; it was all in their hands...

Lide's gaze was icy, his presence as bright as the moon overhead, freely exuding the majesty of the ruler of the Divine Dawn system.

This time, he would fully incorporate this city into his realm of rule; this was the true beginning. Killing the God of Nobles was merely an act to establish his authority.

"I will send someone to take over the military of Green City, clean up crime, and manage public order. For the following week, all residents, besides going to their regular jobs, must please stay at home."

His voice, amplified by magic power, reverberated throughout Green City. Under the blessing of divine power, everyone heard this indisputable pronouncement.

The previously confident nobles below suddenly changed their expressions. Taking over the military? What about them? The pride they felt moments ago was instantly trampled into the mud.

A few senior nobles exchanged glances, opened their mouths to say something, yet ultimately, not a word escaped.

No one dared to comment any further; however dissatisfied, they had to suppress it.

Power was the greatest justice. With the God of Nobles killed, who could now stand against Lide?

Not to mention, he had also brought back six formidable Legends...

In a scenario of conquest and defeat, after the God of Nobles was blown away with a punch, the situation in Green City had already been decided.

It was just a matter of how Lide, returning in the posture of a king, wanted to whip Green City, as if disciplining a little maid.

Lide wasn't overly verbose. After issuing his simple commands, he descended with a few Legends onto the plaza.

Nicole, bound by Magic Prohibition Chains, her priest's robe stained, her delicate face in utter disarray, appeared as if she had emerged from a refugee camp.

Upon seeing Lide's arrival, the girl's nose turned sour, and her eyes instantly reddened.

In the recent battle, Nicole had resisted fiercely, her magic killing at least dozens of enemies. Despite being wounded several times, she showed no fear or retreat. As a White-robed Archbishop, she was sufficiently resolute and stout-hearted, second to none.

But now, seeing the most intimate and trustworthy figure appear, Nicole felt particularly aggrieved inside.

Seeing the girl now so dignified and striking before him, a spoiling smile appeared on Lide's face.

He had watched this little girl grow up; when she first arrived, lacking nutrition, she was just a frail little thing, only about fifteen or sixteen years old.

Now she was already in her early twenties, and even her beauty had blossomed so strikingly, fascinating and captivating, very much like her sister, Niro.

This gave him a feeling of accomplishment...

"Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing the girl's aggrieved voice, Lide moved forward two steps and personally removed the Magic Prohibition Chains from Nicole, finally reaching out to ruffle her hair.

"Girl, you did very well. It has been tough for you recently, but leave the rest to me now."

Nicole, feeling an overwhelming sense of security upon hearing these words, nodded vehemently, her eyes red, trying to hold back her tears, yet they flowed down unchecked.

At this moment, Kapp and the other Legends had also removed the chains from others. Aside from a few who died in combat, over a thousand Dawn Priests were liberated.

These loyal followers of the Dawn Sect no longer showed the tragic and desperate expressions they had when captured; their faces now brimmed with excitement and thrill...

After briefly comforting Nicole, Lide wasted no time. The most important task now was to take control of Green City. He looked around at the priests gathered nearby and then at the group of Legends led by Beastman King Kapp.

He directly issued an order.

"Stanley, while we take control of Green City, it is highly likely that some disorders will happen during the transition period. Immediately mobilize the forces of the Dark Contract to stabilize the South District, while also having the Heart-eating Demon, Wales, suppress the chaos.

Moreover, have the nobles grown from the development project of Dawn's Shadow assist us in taking over the military and fortifications of Green City."

Stanley was immediately responsive, and then he soared into the sky, leaving the central plaza.

Lide had great confidence in Stanley, a former believer of the Evil God, whose wisdom was indeed incomparable to ordinary people.

After issuing this command, his gaze turned to the next second-generation Bloodline—Frey.

Despite bringing only six Legends, he was not alone within Green City.

Lide could mobilize forces that rivalled anyone in Green City.

"Frey, you go immediately to the Crimson Mage Tower and inform Vina and Betty to use all the resources of the Crimson Mage Tower immediately to stabilize the situation with Stanley, and also to assist the nobles from Dawn's Shadow in taking over the military of Green City.

Moreover, have them send people to Green City Mage Association to coordinate the actions. This task I entrust to you personally."

Due to the Magic Scrolls and various resources supported by Dawn City in the past few years, the Crimson Mage Tower had become a colossal entity.

Its influence could definitely rank within the top three in Green City, even eyeing the top spot.

His little maid Vina had already become a giant figure in Green City, having established a vast network of relations; once mobilized, no one could ignore it.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Frey also followed Stanley's steps and flew from the plaza.

These plans had actually been prepared before they arrived, on how to take over Green City; the City Hall Think Tank had provided no less than twenty different proposals...

After arranging for the two, Lide's gaze shifted to the remaining few and continued issuing orders.

"Withered Bone, you patrol the skies above Green City, and immediately stop any disorder you encounter, while coordinating with others' actions.

Valen, Nata Jifeng, you two go separately to the southern and northern military camps in Green City, maintain order, prohibit the armies from mobilizing, and kill without mercy anyone daring to take advantage of the chaos!"

With Green City's army stationed in both the southern and northern camps, as long as these two camps were restrained, the situation wouldn't devolve into chaos.

"Nicole, send out the priests and rally the Dawn believers to help the military stabilize the situation. Don't let troublemakers cause chaos."

"Kapp and I will go to the city lord's estate."

"Execute the order immediately."

"Following your command, Your Highness."

Lide's will was the direction for everyone's advancement, and after receiving his orders, they all sprang into action at once.

Before the Ancient Evil God's arrival, a Transcendent was enough to suppress an entire city.

After the arrival, although Divine beings descended, legends were still the supreme beings.

At this moment, with six legendary figures sent out, not just Green City, even the Nolan Capital might lack the strength to resist.

After Lide's orders were issued, those humans who had been turned into Bloodline began to take over the military control of Green City as planned.

However, the brief power vacuum this created led to various sizes of disturbances erupting in Green City.

Some were due to the military's reluctance to follow commands, others involved Dark Life and Evil God believers taking advantage of the chaos to kill and pillage.

But these weren't big issues. Under the suppression of several legendary figures, the vast Green City became as calm as their own estate, quelling the chaos immediately without a fuss.

Moreover, Lide still held the Dark Contract, Demon Heart, and Crimson Mage Tower—three powerful forces, covering both underground and legitimate operatives...

The residents, sensitive from the arrival of the Ancient Day, immediately noticed the changes and started to lock their doors and windows, not venturing out again.

Everyone felt that a change was coming to Green City.

Lide, accompanied by Kapp, went straight to the city lord's estate, targeting Duke O'Kelly.

At that moment, Duke O'Kelly had just learned that the God of Nobles was destroyed with a single punch. This once-ruler of Green City cleanly disposed of several followers who were surveilling him, regained his personal freedom, and within a very short time, took back control of the city lord's mansion.

But just as he was about to leave and head to the military camp to take control of the military, he ran into Lide.

Seeing Lide and Beastman King Kapp at his side, Duke O'Kelly's expression instantly changed, and he hurried forward, placing his hand on his chest in greeting.

"Respected Lord Ilo, welcome back."

After speaking, his heart was incredibly restless.

Even though he had been restricted by the God of Nobles during the persecution of the Dawn Sect, he had ultimately misspoken first and failed to protect the Dawn Sect.

Lide holding him accountable wouldn't be a problem at all.

Moreover, if even the God of Nobles was killed by the fearsome being before him, what was he? His opponent didn't need any reason to kill him.

Observing the restless Duke O'Kelly, Lide felt a touch of melancholy; the former ruler of Green City, once only an upward gaze for him, now trembled and fretted before him simply because of his gaze.

What a reversal of the decades.

It was indeed a peculiar feeling.

"No need for such formality, O'Kelly."

"I presume you've already heard about the recent events, what are your thoughts now?"

Duke O'Kelly straightened up upon hearing this, his eyes filled with interest as his heart trembled.

This old fox knew it was time to choose.

After taking a few deep breaths, he spoke earnestly.

"Lord Ilo, your power is enough to eclipse the sun and the moon, the death of the God of Nobles is entirely his own fault!"

After stating his position, Duke O'Kelly quickly explained.

"The God of Nobles appeared shortly after you went to explore the Divine relics; he started restricting the Dawn Sect's preaching right after he appeared.

But I disagreed with his methods, yet he continued relentlessly and even confined me.

For the past half year, I haven't stepped out of the city lord's estate..."

After explaining, Duke O'Kelly, seeing that Lide had not spoken, suddenly knelt on one knee in front of him, bowing his proud head under the incredulous gaze of his guards.

With utmost humility, he said,

"My lord, I am willing to become your follower, to help you control Green City, and to spread the glory of Dawn unceasingly, letting your radiance permeate the Main Plane!"

Lide looked deeply at Duke O'Kelly. He truly was a character.

He knew when to advance and when to retreat, understood the times, and could clearly see the situation.

When he decided to conquer Green City, Duke O'Kelly's fate was already sealed by his hand.

This prestigious ruler of Green City was definitely an obstacle to his control, and if he didn't cooperate, Lide would definitely remove this hindrance without mercy.

Duke O'Kelly had clearly understood this too, which is why he surrendered so readily after their encounter.

Because whether he surrendered or not, it couldn't change the overall situation anymore.

Six legends, one Divine, who could contest such power?

In that case, why not join Lide's camp? If you can't beat them, join them; there's no shame in that.

And from the start, he had disagreed with the God of Nobles restricting the Dawn Sect, and having been confined for so long, one could only imagine his resentment.

Of course, the main reason—Lide made an overwhelmingly exalted impression on Duke O'Kelly; in his heart, Lide's status was even higher than the God of Nobles.

So surrendering to Lide didn't trigger any resistance in him.

"Very well, O'Kelly, your decision has earned you a future."

"You were able to hold on to your convictions under the persecution of the God of Nobles, which is quite rare. Now, go down with Kapp and coordinate with my subordinates to take charge of the Green City army."

"The saying by the great man that power comes from the barrel of a gun is not at all false."

The army of Green City had to be controlled in his hands before he could do what he wanted to do.

"As you wish, Your Majesty."

November 18th was destined to go down in the annals of Green City.

On this day, Lide returned in the guise of a king, forcefully killed the God of Nobles, and ordered the occupation of the entire Green City.

The whole process of occupation lasted a full three days.

Not because Green City was very large, but because the power transfer was too cumbersome.

Control of the army was the key to controlling everything, but some nobles simply would not believe it and refused to give up their armies, which caused obstacles.

On November 20th, Lide hosted a banquet for all the nobility of Green City who held military power in the City Lord's mansion.

He relinquished military power over drinks.

That evening, one-third of the nobles gave up and left peacefully.

The other two-thirds of the nobles were all sent to the guillotine.

November 21st.

Dawn City sent a ten thousand-man group of officers to station in Green City, to take over military power and to start restructuring the army.

After the first night of slaughter, the handover went extremely smoothly.

November 25th.

The restructuring of Green City's army was completely finished, with a final total troop count of 530,000.

Lide firmly controlled Green City.

On the same day, Lide announced the dissolution of the original City Lord's Civil Servant team, declared the establishment of the Green City Hall, and simultaneously appointed Nicole as the speaker, with Duke O'Kelly from the Crimson Mage Tower, Vina, and second-generation Bloodline Frey as deputy speakers.

Vina was responsible for managing commerce, trade, and the Mage Association.

Duke O'Kelly was responsible for managing public security,

and Frey became the commander-in-chief of the Green City army.

From then on, the situation in Green City was thoroughly stabilized.

November 27th.

The Dawn Sect was established as the only official sect of Green City, all other sects were forbidden to expand, proselytize, or build churches to recruit openly.

The Dawn Sect welcomed its spring.

On November 28th, Lide led a 300,000-strong army to blockade the western district of Green City.

At the same time, six Legendary beings lead troops to suppress the district.

The underground giant of the western district, the Dark Contract, became an insider, cooperating with the army to eradicate the evil in the area.

At the same time, the chairman of the Demon Heart, the Heart-eating Demon Wales, a level-20 Transcendent, knelt and submitted to Lide on sight.

From then on, both underground giants of the western district were brought under Lide's fold, under the guidance of these two underground giants.

This land, which had harbored evil for thousands of years, was uprooted by Lide.

Evil God believers, demons, minions of Ancient Evil Gods, murderers, gang members, the Fallen, the Dark Race...

All evil life that dared to resist was killed on the spot, those who surrendered were thrown directly into dungeons.

However, during the conquest of the western district, there were some minor troubles, the biggest disturbance being two hidden Extraordinary Lives that were found, one of which had almost reached Legendary Level.

The two Extraordinary Lives momentarily posed a threat to ascend to a higher level...

But no matter how fierce the resistance, under the joint efforts of the six Legendary beings, it was nothing significant, and the two hidden Extraordinary were suppressed on the spot, becoming the shortest-lived Extraordinary in history.

The western district took a full seven days to clean up, and during those seven days, the air over the whole of Green City was thick with the smell of blood.

The city's sewers had run dry, filled instead with blood...

The piled-up bodies were so numerous that when transported out of the city, they attracted a pack of a thousand wolves that ate for a month and still had not finished a fifth.

December 5th.

The western district was cleaned up by the Green City army, and this land no longer bore its former darkness; light shone into it for the first time in a millennium.

At the same time, the Green City Hall began to implement a household registration reform system, forcibly turning the western district into a transparent world.

However, for some reason, Lide left the underground black market auction site he had once visited, and designated an area where gray market transactions could continue, of course, under military supervision...

He entrusted the marketplace to the Heart-eating Demon Wales as a form of care for this individual who had once been duped by him.

Time shifted to this point, Lide firmly controlled Green City, a giant city with a population of over 4 million.

He became the new ruler of this city.

4 million residents welcomed their new ruler.

And with this, Lide unknowingly became the strongest boss on the map of Green City and even the Southern Province.

His will would henceforth determine the fate of millions.

Dominating the territory.