When Lin You arrived at the center of the explosion.

The energy from the explosion had already condensed into a treasure, quietly lying in the deep pit created by the blast.

Needless to say, the Territory Essence.

The S-level Lord Demon, there was one Tier Eight, and eight Tier Seven.

All of them were put into his personal space.

As for the remaining three treasures, he recognized two of them.

A Species Token and an Experience Ball.

[Species Token: Tiger Tank (Mechanical Type)]

[Species Level: Ordinary]

[Species Grade: Tier Eight] 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

[Introduction: Unlock the Mechanical Type Ordinary Species "Tiger Tank."]

[Usage Requirements: Tier Eight Territory, 250,000 Magic Energy]

...

[Experience Ball (High-level): Can increase any species’ experience by 1000 points, no level restriction.]

For an S-level Lord Demon, these two things were quite good.

Selling them should fetch a few million Magic Energy.

After storing them, Lin You looked at the last treasure.

A strange blueprint.

[Artifact: Portable Bomb (Blueprint)]

[Grade: Tier Eight]

[Explosion Range: 10x10]

[Introduction: Unlock the "Portable Bomb" artifact.]

[Production Requirements: 2500 Magic Energy, 50 Gunpowder, 50 Nitre, Machine Factory Building]

Machine Factory?

This seems to be an exclusive building for Mechanical Type territories, right?

Lin You had heard Mechanical Lords discussing this building before, seemingly the Power Core for producing Magic Energy Airships is made in the Machine Factory.

Unexpectedly, a Tier Eight blueprint for Mechanical Type dropped here.

Mechanical enthusiasts would be ecstatic.

Moreover, the effect of this Portable Bomb is quite good, serving as an extra area attack method.

If he didn’t have Explosive Mushrooms, he might consider making a bunch.

Now, it’s only money-making, better than nothing.

After storing the items, he stood up, brushed off the dust, and continued advancing with the Plant Army, heading into the Mechanical Empire.

Until more than half an hour later.

He finally exited the factory area and arrived at the street outside.

That’s right.

It was a street.

An industrial street that was already very old but full of intense metallic atmosphere.

Lin You even saw a maglev car exclusive lane above, something not found in his previous world.

Crisscrossing above the city and expanding in all directions towards the Mechanical Empire.

The surroundings of the street, old facilities made creaking sounds, still running normally, yet not a single person was around.

The entire street was empty.

Like a dead city.

However, traces of battle were still visible on the street sides, along with broken parts left by Mechanical Demons, and species corpses.

Obviously other Lords had passed through here.

Lin You didn’t mind much, mounted the Demon Emperor Dragon, and followed the battle traces.

As he advanced, the street scene constantly changed.

From the outermost broken buildings to gradually evolved advanced facilities.

Even the Mechanical Demon corpses on the ground turned into newer models.

Vaguely, he could hear sounds of large scale battles and a series of explosions from afar.

They seemed to be drawing nearer.

"Someone is fighting?"

Lin You’s expression shifted to seriousness, immediately urging the Demon Emperor Dragon to quicken its pace towards the sound.

Ten minutes later.

He finally crossed the street he was in, arriving at another broader street.

Just around the corner, dozens of Lords were leading their species in fierce battles with an orderly Mechanical Legion.

"Keep strong! First tear down those turrets!"

"Quick! Attack with full force!"

"The heavy tank is charging over! Come help!"

"Defend! This side was broken open, quickly defend!"

"Where’s the healing? I’m barely holding here!"

Anxious shouts, accompanied by rumbling explosions, filled the entire street.

Artillery fire rained on the street, everywhere was shattered ruins.

Even the steel-built street was bombed to pits and craters, not a single intact spot.

Lin You scanned briefly.

Among these Lords, a few were from the Primordial Realm, while the rest were Lords from other Realms.

Seems like being temporarily setting aside conflicts, jointly resisting the Mechanical Legion due to their obstruction.

Opposite, within the Mechanical Legion.

There were various powerful war models.

Such as the Tiger Tanks he encountered before, armored turrets, numerous war mechas, and battle jets.

Attacking intensely aggressive.

Even across halfway of the street, Lin You could feel scorching heat rolling towards him.

Yet, he remained unmoved.

His attention already drawn by the Mechanical Legion’s rear, a massive semi-circular light shield.

Above the shield, the words "Safe Zone" were prominently displayed, exceptionally noticeable in this chaotic battlefield.

Safe Zone!

This was Lin You’s first sight of a Safe Zone-like area, outside of the novice seven-day protection and border main city.

Unexpectedly, such a place exists!

That means.

As long as he captures this Safe Zone, he wouldn’t need to return to his territory, and could spend the night here?

A good thing!

Lin You’s gaze instantly brightened.

Although the Tier Eight Demon Emperor Dragon’s speed is fast, going to and fro between the plane entrance and here spends at least three hours.

If he saves these three hours, he could do much more.

No longer need to painstakingly rush back every time.

Clearly.

The thoughts of these Lords are the same as his.

They want to seize the safety zone first, so they can explore the next area with peace of mind.

"Let’s go, we’ll go over there too."

With a command, Lin You directly led the Plant Legion to the battlefield.

Soon, the entire street began to fill with a large number of vines, slithering along the ground like snakes, swiftly spreading toward the opposite Mechanical Legion.

"What’s going on? How come so many vines suddenly appeared!?"

"Looks like it’s the Plant Type Banshee species!"

"Someone else has come!"

The Lords who were commanding showed a change in their expressions, and they all turned to look behind them.

Upon seeing Lin You riding the Demon Emperor Dragon, and the large area of plants beside him, they were even more shocked internally.

Because Lin You’s species variety is simply too numerous.

Not only are there a lot of varieties, but the sheer number is frightening.

There’s even three times more than a normal Tier Eight Lord!

And that’s without counting the Cannibal Flowers tagged as summoned creatures!

Among the Tier Eight Lords.

To have such a formidable figure?

No time was given for them to think further.

Lin You’s Plant Army had already surged forward, transforming into a green torrent that collided fiercely with the distant Mechanical Army.

It actually managed to push back the ferocious Tiger Tank turrets!

"I know who he is!"

In the crowd, a Lord from the Primordial Realm exclaimed in a low voice, his face suddenly showing excitement.

"Who?"

His companion beside him asked in confusion.

"Lin You! It’s definitely him, the one dubbed as the number one in Tier Eight, absolutely him!"

In these five or six days.

Lin You’s name had already spread through various Tier Eight circles on the Primordial Continent.

Anyone who had a slight understanding knew he hailed from the Holy Radiance Empire, and was a Plant Type Lord!

Although many people doubted his strength.

But undeniably, Lin You had become a celebrity among Tier Eight Lords, and it’s not surprising to identify him.

"It’s him, Lin You?"

"It’s actually him?"

"As rumored, his power is indeed terrifying!"

A few Primordial Realm Lords widened their eyes, looking at the fast-approaching Lin You and instinctively made way for him.

The Lords from other Realms didn’t recognize him.

But they were also shaken by his formidable power, each becoming wary.

Lin You had no time to bother with these people.

Seeing that a gathering of Mechanical Demons was here, he directly issued an order.

"Cyan Gang!"

"Roar!"

Cyan Gang let out a roar, causing all plants to suddenly boost their momentum and begin attacking the Mechanical Army frantically.

Explosions echoed continuously.

Countless vines shot out from the ranks, entangling all those tank turrets and exterminating machines, before being smashed into scrap iron by the Commanding Ancient Trees at the forefront.

The originally extremely difficult situation changed instantly.

The surrounding Lords were even more shocked.

"So strong!"

"Are we really fighting the same group of Demons?"

"Gulp..."

Not to mention them.

Even the few Lords from the Primordial Realm were astonished.

Because they found that the rumors about Lin You were too conservative.

Can this really be the strength of a Tier Eight Lord!?

Seeing more and more Mechanical Demons dying under the Plant’s attack, not daring to think further, they immediately issued full counterattack orders to their respective species.

In the blink of an eye.

The Lords were overpowering.

Like an army pressing forward, pursuing victory against the remaining Mechanical Demons.

Finally, after more than half an hour, they defeated the last wave of Demons, clearing the entire scene instantly.

"We succeeded!"

The Lords were overjoyed, shouting out in excitement.

Then each led their species through the light curtain, into the safety zone.

[Note, you have entered the safety zone area.]

[In the safety zone, attacks cannot occur and you will not be attacked from outside.]

Listening to the hints echoing in his mind, Lin You was enlightened.

The safety zone effect was indeed as he expected, equivalent to a neutral zone.

Judging by the size, without counting the species, it could accommodate at least a thousand people without feeling crowded.

But what surprised him the most was inside the safety zone.

There was actually a row of vending machine-like machines lined up in the center of the safety zone.

"What is that?"

The Lords showed confusion.

In the safety zone where they don’t fear being attacked, they also became bold.

They recalled their species to their territory, then flocked to the vending machines.

Soon, an exclamation sounded from the crowd.

"It’s actually an exchange machine, you can use Mechanical Cores to exchange for items!"

Exchange machine?

Lin You heard this and also went to one of the vending machines.

Indeed, as the Lord said, there was a list of exchangeable items displayed, all of which could only be exchanged with Mechanical Cores.

Lin You skimmed through it briefly.

Found that the categories were very comprehensive, treasures of all types were available.

But strangely, the categories for Territorial Sacred Artifacts, Species Secret Treasures, Tokens, Scrolls, Artifacts couldn’t be opened, only basic items could be exchanged.

Attempting to open it would immediately prompt a message.

[Cannot be opened, control center required...]

It seems conquering the control center is a must.