《Your Lord Has A Screw Loose?》 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Territory - Mage Tower (Ruins) Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Territory - Mage Tower (Ruins) ? [Due to forces beyond our control, the world has been destroyed. Congratulations, you have been granted the qualifications to play "Lord Era".] [You have been allocated to server: Magic Continent number 9527, with a total of 1000 Lords on this server.] [You have obtained a bound item: Territory Stone.] [Please note: Use the Territory Stone as soon as possible to acquire territory. "Lord Era" will semi-digitalize you and generate your territory. Otherwise, there is a chance of being attacked by wild creatures in the wilderness.] [Please note: Deploying the Territory Stone in different regions and terrains and other external factors will result in different buildings, troops, and other initial resources.] [Please note: If the Territory Stone is not used within one hour, your qualification to play the game will be revoked.] Qin Muye opened his eyes, looked at his surroundings as well as the purple, rhombus-shaped stone in his hand, and for a moment, he felt like crying without tears. "I had just started on the road to becoming a winner in life and it''s gone before it even warmed up; who did I offend?" "If you really had to do this, couldn''t you wait just two more days? Could''ve taken me away after I got rid of my single status." Qin Muye quickly adjusted his mindset. Since he couldn''t change the world, he had to adapt to it. He looked around; the starting point was actually quite good, with mountains, water, and plains, and more importantly, he spotted a dilapidated ruin not far away. It looked like some kind of tower with two and a half stories; only half of the third floor remained, as if it had been smashed by something. "My server is Magic Continent number 9527, could this tower-like structure be a Mage Tower?" Memories of his past life flashed through his mind as he looked around once more. Qin Muye decided to take a gamble and set his territory within that tower. Based on his surroundings, the location of this suspected Mage Tower wasn''t chosen randomly; the environment was nice, with a water source and plains, and there was a mountain range behind it, so at least in terms of resources, there was no need to worry. So practically, there was no better place than this, at least in Qin Muye''s view. It wasn''t impossible to choose another place, but there wasn''t enough time. There were many places to choose from, but he only had one hour, and the time was gradually decreasing; he didn''t want to gamble and lose his qualification to play, not knowing what the consequences would be. So, he decisively headed toward the suspected Mage Tower. He ran toward the Mage Tower at a jog, trying to breathe evenly. As someone who focused on studying and seldom exercised, he knew how poor his physical condition was; he needed to maintain a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow. The Mage Tower seemed close, but the saying "looks can be deceiving" is absolutely true. With his own physical condition, it took him a full fifteen minutes to get there. Although he wasn''t panting for breath, it was still a rather uncomfortable experience. Fortunately, it was all plains along the way, without any obstructive vegetation. He was also worried about suddenly encountering a wild creature, in which case he really would have been in trouble. Along the way, he also saw some resources scattered on the ground, but he didn''t pick them up since he had tried and found out that he could pick them up but couldn''t take them away unless he wanted to carry them with him, so it was better to set his territory first and then come back to collect them. Arriving at the entrance of the ruined Mage Tower, only half the door remained, as if it had been sliced by some sharp blade. Qin Muye followed the door inside, where the dust was thick. On closer inspection, there was nothing much apart from a few scattered tables and chairs. The natural light was good, not too dark. "A hidden gem, this ground floor must cover at least a thousand square meters," Qin Muye couldn''t help but be a little impressed. [Note: Mage Tower is in a ruined state and cannot be upgraded; it requires repair first.] [Buildings] [Supplies Warehouse LV1: For storing various supplies (Expansion: 10 units of Minerals, 10 units of Wood)] [Magic Pool (Dried up): The energy core of the Mage Tower (Repair: 1 Earth Element Core/Water Element Core/Fire Element Core/Wind Element Core, 10000 units of Minerals, 10000 units of Wood, 100 units of Gemstones, 100 units of Crystals, 100 units of Sulfur, 100 units of Mercury.)] Qin Muye looked at the building list, especially the long string of repair materials for the dried-up Magic Pool, and was a bit dumbfounded. Apart from the first four cores, the rest of the materials looked kind of familiar. "From the Basic Reconnaissance Skill, I could tell, this is Heroic Unrivaled." Qin Muye commented sarcastically. The Magic Pool can''t be upgraded right now, likely because it, just like his Mage Tower territory, needs to be repaired first. However, he guessed the difficulty wouldn''t be small, considering it an unexpected surprise of moderate scale. It wasn''t in vain that he had traveled so far. [Ordinary Resources] [Food: 100] [Minerals: 100] [Wood: 100] [Special Resources] [Gemstones: 0] [Crystals: 0] [Sulfur: 0] [Mercury: 0] "Alright, the initial resources are probably the same for everyone, and the next step should be construction." Qin Muye looked over to his item bar, where there were two building blueprints, which he guessed were related to the Mage Tower. [Farmland Blueprint: Learn this to be able to build a farm, requires: 10 units of Food.] [Spirit Monster Workshop Blueprint: Learn this to be able to build Spirit Monster Workshop, requires: 50 Minerals, 50 Wood.] "Ah, this... isn''t quite what I was imagining." Qin Muye looked at the two blueprints and felt he might have become one of those extras who shout adulation to the big shots. Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Ordinary Characters Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Ordinary Characters ? "Two building blueprints, a Skill Book, and a Troop Enhancement Book," Qin Muye examined his backpack, which contained farmland and Spirit Monster workshop blueprints, as well as books named Basic Magic Power and Spirit Monster Experiment Manual which he had found on the second floor of the Mage Tower. [Basic Magic Power] [Learning Requirement: Knowledge 10] [Increases damage of attack magic by 5%] At first glance, it seemed like quite a decent Skill Book, and since it was labeled ''Basic,'' it indicated that the skill could potentially be developed further. "Well, it really does seem like Heroic Unrivaled..." Qin Muye then opened his own attribute panel, a mere 10 points in knowledge, just from nine years of compulsory education, not too much, but at least 5 points were there. [Lord LV1 (0/1000)] [Territory: Mage Tower (Damaged)] [Life Value: 100%] [Magic Value: 0] [Attack Power: 0 (A Lord''s Attack Power can add an additional 10% to the Troops'' Attack Power led by them)] [Defensive Power: 0 (A Lord''s Defense can add an additional 10% to the Defense of the Troops led by them)] [Power: 0 (A Lord''s Power can increase the lethality of attack magic and enhance the effect and duration of support magic)] [Knowledge: 0 (Knowledge affects the Magic Value Limit of the Lord, 1 point in Knowledge corresponds to an additional 10 points in the Magic Value Limit)] [Lord Talent: Learning Ability (Grants an additional 50% Experience when acquiring Experience)] [Lord Skill: Basic Reconnaissance Skill (Temporary)] Qin Muye glanced around, the materials were neatly arranged, everything clearly visible at a glance, with just bread, clear water, wood, and minerals in four categories. "I''m still quite weak, let''s leave it at this for now and think about storing food separately once the Supplies Warehouse is expanded," he decided. Currently, it seemed there was space for about 5000 units of either wood or minerals. As for food, naturally, there was quite a bit more. "No worries about water, as my Mage Tower is right next to a mountain and a river, mainly it''s the staple food, how good it would have been if the 50 units of clear water could be replaced with white bread." Unlike wood and minerals, Qin Muye had counted the white bread, and 50 units meant exactly 50 loaves, which was a bit disappointing. "Lucky to have farmland, I need to get started quick..." Qin Muye was just about to head out to construct the farmland when he suddenly recalled an issue-while it was true he could grow crops on the farmland, there was one critical problem: he didn''t have any seeds. "So is the first issue I need to face the food problem? I hope this farmland is as magical as in ''Lord Era'', not requiring seeds; otherwise, I guess I''ll have to resort to fishing," he mused. He could see that his situation wasn''t much different from starting from scratch; now all he could hope was that the Spirit Monster troop type would prove strong, as there weren''t any good news since he had arrived. "At this time, if this were a thrilling Lord story, I''d already be leading troops on an adventure and battling monsters, yet here I am still worrying about food," said Qin Muye sighing, feeling somewhat helpless. Honestly, his start was probably just average, not particularly great. After leaving the Mage Tower, Qin Muye noticed that the protective barrier was quite large, not only covering the entire Mage Tower but also extending about a thousand meters in radius from the tower itself; probably this was the initial territory. It was indeed large, and even many resources were scattered within and included in the barrier. [Constructing farmland, consumption for this build: 10 units of food, time needed: 10 minutes] Qin Muye checked the food subcategories on the resources panel, relieved to find that what was short was not white bread but clear water, which eased his mind, as running out of bread would have really irritated him. The farmland wasn''t as large as the Spirit Monster Workshop, covering just about 5 square meters, but Qin Muye decided to build it and see how it goes; after all, it wasn''t a one-time affair only, as he had learned the blueprints, and as long as there were enough resources, he could build as much as needed. Also, he didn''t lack water resources, as there was a river not far from the Mage Tower. "Might as well take this time to collect some of the resources within the territory range, going out is out of the question; encountering wild monsters would be disastrous," Qin Muye muttered softly before starting his task. Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Rank 1 Troop - Spirit Monster Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Rank 1 Troop - Spirit Monster ? "Hiss- Stay calm, stay calm, my attributes and Talent are hellish enough to start with, and although the Troop Type is a bit subpar, it''s still better than me, right? It wouldn''t be worth it if I got myself worked up over this." Qin Muye forcibly consoled himself, avoiding the loss of his senses and dismantling the Spirit Monster workshop. As soon as the Spirit Monster workshop was completed, he checked it immediately. Although he hadn''t recruited any Spirit Monsters yet, he had seen their attributes and Introduction through the Spirit Monster workshop. [Troop Type: Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: Basic] [Life Value: 5/5] [Magic Value: 10/10] [Attack Power: 0] [Defensive power: 1] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Power Physique: Defensive Power +1] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +10] [Loyal Taming: Morale never lowers] [Introduction: Spirit Monsters are actually the product of magical experiments on captured Garden Elves. They are smarter and more obedient than Garden Elves, and are the most loyal servants in the Mage Tower] From the skills perspective, it was incredibly luxurious, but the problem was that both the initial defensive power and Attack Power were o. If it weren''t for the Magic Power Physique skill boosting its Defensive power to 1, it would probably be all zeros just like him. As for the Magic Value, that was even more useless; the Spirit Monsters didn''t have any magic, so the Magic Value was just for show. "No worries, at least they''re better than me. Just these four skills could easily beat me. This big brother doesn''t despise the younger one." Qin Muye quickly calmed down and then decided to recruit all 10 Spirit Monsters from the workshop. [Recruited Spirit Monsters x10, cost: 300 Gold Coins] Qin Muye felt a real pinch. One Spirit Monster cost 30 Gold Coins, and he had only a thousand in total. Recruiting ten took away 30% of his funds. With the silver and goods exchanged, ten Spirit Monsters just appeared before Qin Muye, but he wasn''t happy at all, because they looked too much like Goblins. Dressed in long gray robes, coupled with greenish skin and inheriting the Elves'' pointed ears, but they had become ugly and small due to magical experiments. Their frail bodies made them look just like little children, and Qin Muye would bet, they were no taller than 50 centimeters, definitely no more. "Isn''t this just a Goblin, dressed up a bit and you renamed it Spirit Monster? Do you think I''m an idiot!!!" This time, Qin Muye truly lost his composure. Though strong in attributes, it only had one skill, unlike the luxurious set of skills a Spirit Monster possessed-just one bite, and that too, was probabilistic rather than guaranteed to cause bleeding. "We should be able to fight them. After all, I have ten Spirit Monsters, and there are only three wolves. We can gang up and overpower them..." Qin Muye wasn''t confident, but the sight of that wooden treasure box was too tempting. "Go, let''s kill the wolves to gain experience and get the treasure box," ordered Qin Muye, and the Spirit Monsters didn''t hesitate to charge at the wolves, not caring that they were significantly larger. As battle was about to ensue, the three wolves also charged forward. The imagination was delightful, but reality was harsh. In the first encounter, one of the wolves slammed a claw down on the leading Spirit Monster, sending it flying back with only a sliver of life left. "Damn, are you kidding me? It''s practically a one-hit KO. Retreat, retreat!!!" But his command came a bit too late. Two more Spirit Monsters were attacked, although one was lucky enough to dodge. The other sustained a light injury to its arm, losing just 1 life point. Fortunately, they were still in the 7-day beginner period, where wild creatures would not pursue. Once Qin Muye ordered a retreat, the wolves did not chase further but returned to guarding the treasure box. [A humiliating defeat, you gained nothing.] One Spirit Monster was severely injured, another slightly injured. The severely injured Spirit Monster, supported by two others, seemed near death. Fortunately, it had 1 point of life left, or it would have been over. ''Attack Power is o, can''t even break through their defense,'' Qin Muye looked somber. The later two Spirit Monsters did manage to attack one of the wolves, but because their Attack Power was o and the opponent''s Defense Power was 3, they caused no damage at all. The first severely injured Spirit Monster took the full brunt of the wolf''s attack. Luckily, its Magic Power Physique provided 1 point of defense to offset the 1 point of attack, or it wouldn''t just have 1 point of damage left but would have died on the spot. The one that was lucky, although it was a bit slow and got hit on the arm, only lost 1 life point, which was a stroke of luck as it didn''t take full damage. "You two help him back to the territory, and you should also go back to heal. The rest of you, come with me... to gather some resources," Qin Muye said to the two Spirit Monsters supporting the severely injured one and the slightly injured one. He wasn''t about to continue monster hunting now, at least not until he found some he could definitely defeat. After all, these Spirit Monsters were truly weak. Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The World, the Real World! Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The World, the Real World! ? The sky gradually darkened, and Qin Muye returned to his territory with six Spirit Monsters. He glanced at the farmland outside the Mage Tower but didn''t pay it any more attention. Although it had been built, it would not produce food out of thin air without seeds. Today''s gains were modest: 15 units of Minerals, 7 units of Wood, plus 21 units of food. Most delightfully, he had found 1 unit of gemstone. It could be considered a decent haul, after all. As for combat? There had been none at all. He had used a temporary Basic Reconnaissance Skill to observe them, and in terms of attributes, each wild creature could overwhelm his Spirit Monsters. Skeleton Soldiers were probably the weakest with 2 Attack Power and 1 defensive power, but even then, the Spirit Monsters were no match. Firstly, because their o Attack Power couldn''t break through any defense unless they could find a creature with o Defense Power to gamble on. Unfortunately, despite looking everywhere, he had found none. More importantly, these Skeleton Soldiers had three skills, each as luxurious as those of the Spirit Monsters, and all combat-oriented, which gave Qin Muye a bit of a headache. At present, it seemed that Spirit Monsters were truly useless, except for being slightly smarter; essentially, they were just lucky. He had thought about arming the Spirit Monsters with sticks and stones, but the innate difference in attributes was insurmountable. Firstly, in terms of physical strength and power, they couldn''t wield anything too heavy, or they would become fatigued over time. Secondly, even if they threw stones from a distance, they wouldn''t go far and would likely cause no damage. The wild creatures of this world were not ordinary beings, but more like fantasy creatures¡ª like the wolf that nearly killed him, which was at least the size of a calf. After returning to his territory, Qin Muye distributed food to all the Spirit Monsters and instructed them to help themselves if they got hungry. One Spirit Monster would consume about 3 units of bread daily, totaling 30 units, not counting the water, which was plentiful and free. Since they had followed Qin Muye out and hadn''t eaten today, they were famished. Fortunately, he had brought back 21 units of food, enough to last another couple of days; otherwise, they would run out of food tomorrow. Later, he checked on the Spirit Monster that had only 1 Life Value point left and was now lying on the floor of the first level of the Mage Tower, resting. Its Life Value had not recovered, and it seemed to be hanging by a thread, but it was not yet dead. On the other hand, another Spirit Monster that had only lost 1 point of Life Value had recovered after eating white bread and drinking clear water. At that moment, Qin Muye seemed to understand something. Even if "Lord Era" defied some common sense, it couldn''t change the facts of this world. stronger. Using the moonlight as his source of light, Qin Muye began to read the Skill Book translated by "Lord Era" as Basic Magic Power, called "Basic Elemental Meditation." This was a Mage''s Meditation Technique, harnessing wandering Elements in the world and converting them into Magic Power through meditation-a likely method for native mages of this world to grow stronger. As the night deepened, Qin Muye closed the not-so-thick book. He had learned it. "Talent and skills shouldn''t just be evaluated based on the added Attributes and effects, but also by their names. With that in mind, I finally understand why the Spirit Monsters and I are powerful." Had it not been for his Lord Talent, Learning Ability, he could never have memorized this book in such a short time, let alone mastered it. This Learning Ability enhanced his capacity to learn, boosting it by at least five to ten times- a comprehensively powerful trait. The four skills of the Spirit Monsters were truly fearsome upon reflection, beyond their added effects and Attributes, particularly "Loyal Taming," which proved not only unyielding morale but also their Loyalty to him. "This being the case, if morale were to fall, does that mean the Troops could rebel?" The thought made Qin Muye shiver. Such a pitfall was too great; if any Lord treated their subjects too harshly, without such an ability, they might very well end up killed by their own Troops. "I wonder if anyone else has discovered another way to play ''Lord Era."" "Forget about them for now, and focus on condensing Magic Power to become a Mage first." At this point, he couldn''t concern himself with others; he had to take care of his own matters first. Chapter 5: Chapter 5: It All Begins with the Scholar Chapter 5: Chapter 5: It All Begins with the Scholar ? Dawn was faintly breaking, and after a half night of study and attempting to draw in elements through the meditation technique to convert into magic power, Qin Muye remained remarkably calm in the face of a life-or-death situation. Fortunately, his Learning Ability granted him a powerful capacity for learning; through trial and error, he still managed to extract his first strand of magic power. [Congratulations, you have obtained 1 point of Magic Value in a special way. Reclassification is now being performed...] [You do not possess any Reclassification Certificate. Do you wish to reclassify in a special way? Yes/No] Qin Muye looked at the prompt that appeared in "Lord Era," finding it somewhat strange; however, he definitely chose Yes, and he also learned more news, such as being able to obtain a Profession. He originally thought his profession would be Lord, but could there actually be others? Or is Lord just the basic level? [Detected that you have triggered a special reclassification in the Magic system. All ordinary- level professions in the Magic system are now available to you.] [Please select a Magic system profession yourself.] [Mage] [Lord Talent: Magic Affinity (All magic consumption reduced by 10%)] [Lord Skill: Basic Magic Power (Increases damage of attack magic by 5%), Basic Mysticism (Recovers 10% of Magic Value every day)] [Magic: Random level 1 magic x3] ... [Elemental Master] [Lord Talent: Element Manipulation (Increases effects of elemental magic by 10%)] [Lord Skill: Basic understanding of Fire/Earth/Water/Qi System (select one to increase the power of that element''s magic by +1, and reduce Magic Value consumption by -1), Basic Magic Power (Increases damage of attack magic by 5%)] [Magic: Random corresponding element magic x2] ... The first option was Mage, which made Qin Muye''s eyes widen, but he quickly calmed down and continued to scroll down the list. Beyond Mage and Elemental Master, there were other Magic system professions like Alchemist, Undead Mage, and so on. But he knew something: it was not his own doing but the doing of his Learning Ability. Since he had found his one and only talent, he should develop it to its fullest rather than being swayed by novelty, otherwise what would it mean even if he became a Mage? In "Lord Era," he had no advantage, so to survive, he had to create his own advantage. It was evidently the effect of Academic Research, providing +1 Knowledge per Level, and since he was at LV1, naturally, he was given an extra point of Knowledge. More importantly, his Magic Value was 11, which should normally be 10. "This extra point of Magic Value was meditated by me. This way, apart from relying on ''Lord Era,'' I can also grow my Magic Power through my own cultivation," Qin Muye could feel the growth of Magic Power within his body distinctly. "Fortunately, I didn''t choose Mage or Elemental Master. Apart from not being able to obtain the Lord Talent, I can completely self-study Magic and Lord Skill, making it not much different from having multiple professions." "What''s more important is that this Profession seems to share one Level, and isn''t calculated separately for a Lord and a Scholar." "Does that mean the Profession is more like a stepping stone to acquiring skills, and the Lord is the actual entity?" Qin Muye could feel that his logical processing had become much faster. What was once hazy was now clear. He speculated that this might also be an ability brought by Academic Research, rather than merely a simple increase of 1 Knowledge point per Level. "Master, will you go out to search for resources today?" A Spirit Monster cautiously climbed to the third floor of the Mage Tower and asked timidly. Unnoticed, daybreak had arrived. "Can you go on your own?" Considering how intelligent these Spirit Monsters seemed, Qin Muye couldn''t help but ask. "No problem, Master. However, we don''t have the same ability as you to gather materials; we can only carry them back," the Spirit Monster said. Qin Muye was a Lord, so he could directly collect resources from the wilderness into his inventory, while Spirit Monsters, just being a type of Troop, did not have this capability. Hearing this, Qin Muye thought for a moment, "Alright, send out 6 Spirit Monsters to explore for resources, form teams of 3, each Spirit Monster carrying food for one day. Return by dusk... no, before evening, and take rest at noon if it gets too hot." "Also, safety first on the road. If you encounter any danger, drop the materials and run immediately." With this, Qin Muye also advised them. He had more critical matters to attend to and preferred not to waste time gathering resources himself. "Yes, great Master. You truly are the most compassionate Mage I have ever seen. We will offer our lives for you," the Spirit Monster said, full of gratitude, upon hearing Qin Muye''s words. "Go now, take care," Qin Muye added with another word of caution, and the Spirit Monster hurried down the stairs. Soon, Qin Muye saw the six Spirit Monsters split into two groups and leave the domain, each heading in the opposite direction. "It seems that the Spirit Monsters'' life in the Mage Tower isn''t as good as I imagined," Qin Muye remarked, then took out the "Basic Elemental Meditation" to revisit old knowledge in light of his new Lord Talent and Lord Skill. Of course, the real focus was the "Spirit Monster Experiment Manual." Chapter 6: Chapter 6: The Difference of 1 Point of Luck Chapter 6: Chapter 6: The Difference of 1 Point of Luck ? At dusk, Qin Muye opened his eyes, grabbed a piece of bread and a serving of water, and carelessly filled his stomach. Looking at the scant amount of food, he guessed that after tomorrow, the supplies would run out. Today, besides reviewing the "Basic Elemental Meditation," he had been reading a book called "Spirit Monster Experiment Manual." It was safe to say that under the enhancement of his two talents along with basic enlightenment and basic academia, and even one point of knowledge, his learning progress skyrocketed. If yesterday was about learning, today was different; it was about understanding. The difference was probably akin to the difference between mechanically memorizing multiplication tables and mastering them flexibly. "It''s a pity, I only have the ''Basic Elemental Meditation''; I can''t access more extensive Mage knowledge," Qin Muye lamented. This was only a meditation method and did not include any magic or other techniques. The meditation method offered limited benefits, and the content was not very substantial, so he fully mastered it within an hour. He spent the rest of the time studying and understanding the "Spirit Monster Experiment Manual," realizing why the facility for recruiting Spirit Monsters was called a Spirit Monster Workshop. This book was essentially a tragic history of Garden Elves and Spirit Monsters. The first half described how to transform Garden Elves into Spirit Monsters through magical experiments, meaning if Qin Muye had a Garden Elf, he was seventy percent confident he could transform it into a Spirit Monster loyal to him. This percentage was only theoretical; practical experience was needed to guarantee one hundred percent success. The latter part was specifically about magical experiments on Spirit Monsters. Yes, these were experiments, not transformations, and most of these experiments were failures, except for a few occasional successes. The successful cases demonstrated the three skills of Spirit Monsters: Magic Power Physique, Magic Wisdom, and Loyal Taming. Having studied for a day, Qin Muye finally grasped the essence of these transformations, which could not be divorced from a Mage''s magic power. This meant he was fully capable of transforming Spirit Monsters himself to enhance their abilities, especially given his basis in Magic Power Physique and Magic Wisdom, with about a fifty percent chance of success. If he became more practiced, his success rate might reach eighty percent. Hence, he needed Spirit Monsters to practice on. "Master, the exploration team has returned," a Spirit Monster respectfully reported. At this point, Qin Muye realized; he had unconsciously reached dusk. He stretched lazily; he had taken a brief nap in the afternoon, then meditated for fifteen minutes to replenish his energy, although unfortunately, it did not increase his magic power. Normally, meditating for about fifteen minutes a day was sufficient; too much meditation could harm the spirit. Perhaps a better meditation method in the future could lead to improvements. The Azure Headband and the rest of the items were found by another team of Spirit Monsters. This Magic Scroll records a Level 1 Magic: Magic Eye. [Magic Scroll Magic Eye] [Magic Level: 1] [Effect: +1 Vision for 10 minutes] This was good news for Qin Muye, as it might allow him to learn the Magic Eye Skill through this Magic Scroll. He did not remember the Magic Eye Skill from Heroic Unrivaled; it vaguely wasn''t part of the skills there. But it didn''t matter. This was the real world, not the Heroic Unrivaled game, and it seemed this Magic Scroll wasn''t a Skill Book but a one-time consumable that disappeared after use. "Good job. Now, while it''s still dusk, plant the corn seeds. As for water, go to the river to fetch it," Qin Muye finished, then realized he lacked a container to carry water. He then turned his attention to the standard-issue Armor and said, "Use this standard-issue Armor, seal one end, and have several more Spirit Monsters go along to carry it." After equipping the Azure Headband, Qin Muye also took the Magic Scroll-Magic Eye, and stored away the remaining seeds in the resources warehouse. Six Spirit Monsters, carrying the standard-issue Armor and holding the corn seeds, started to move out. The standard-issue Armor arrived just in time, not only serving as a water container but also potentially as a cooking pot. It''s a pity it''s not a helmet; a helmet would have been even more convenient. He then looked towards the Spirit Monster that was severely injured, left with only 1 Life Value. "You should also know that with such severe injuries, you simply can''t heal on your own, and we don''t have any means to treat you," he said. "So, I have a fifty percent chance of curing you and making you stronger, but if it fails, then it means death. Are you willing to take the risk?" A glint of hope flashed in the eyes of the Spirit Monster as it weakly said, "Willing, my master, even if it means death, it''s better than wasting food on me." "If you consent, then next up, eat your fill, stuff enough food into your mouth to give your body the necessary nutrition." Qin Muye pulled out some white bread, clear water, and a few pieces of smoked meat from the previous day, stuffing them into the mouth of the Spirit Monster. Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Magic Transformation, Stage 1 Champion Level Spirit Monster Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Magic Transformation, Stage 1 Champion Level Spirit Monster ? The next morning, Qin Muye rubbed his temples with a slight headache. Today was his third day in "Lord Era," which also meant that half of the seven-day newbie protection period had already passed. Last night, he had performed a Magic Transformation on that Spirit Monster, which cost him 41 points of Magic Value. His own 11 points of Magic Value, plus 1 point of Knowledge from the Azure Headband and 10 points of Magic Value, combined with the 10 points of Magic Value restored at dawn each day, made the transformation barely possible. Only when the sounds of bone growth and flesh regeneration ceased in that temporary surgery room did everything finally come to an end. He didn''t know whether the transformation was successful or not, as it wasn''t something within his control. The insufficiency of Magic Power, first surgery, and various other factors meant a fifty percent chance of success was on him; the other half relied on the Spirit Monster itself. Thankfully, before the surgery last night, he had fed it a large amount of food to ensure it was well-nourished. [One of your Spirit Monsters has evolved into Champion Level.] The sudden notification jolted Qin Muye to attention, his headache forgotten. Had it succeeded? From that message, Qin Muye gleaned more derivative information; there were differences even within the same Troop Type. For instance, the Troop Type he had previously possesssed was a common one. If it went through many battles without dying or was taken to a training ground, it would become a veteran of the first Rank, an experienced soldier. As for Champion, this not only required a large amount of combat and training but also enough Resources and growth among many other internal and external factors to have a chance of becoming such. It meant excelling above all troops. A tall figure walked out of the temporary surgery room. "Master, I have survived." [Troop Type: Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: 1st Rank Champion Level] [Life Value: 15/15] [Magic Value: 20/20] [Attack Power: 15] "Yes, my great master!" The Champion Level spirit monster was burly, not at all like a common spirit monster; it was at least two meters tall with thick limbs and a husky frame. However, Qin Muye surmised that this might not necessarily relate to its rank; what truly caused such a change in its body was likely the magic transformation rather than the evolution of its troop type. Descending from the tower with the Champion Level spirit monster to the first floor of the Mage Tower, all of the spirit monsters there gawked at the sight; they certainly knew who it was, but the transformation that had occurred overnight was beyond comprehension. "Three spirit monsters will join us for the hunt outside. The remaining six will stay and work the land. I''ll build ten more plots of farmland. Plant all the seeds, and once done, you may rest," Qin Muye arranged things simply. Management and command were not his strengths, so for now, he had them work the land. Indeed, aside from their inability to fight, one could call the spirit monsters capable hands for domestic life. What Qin Muye needed now, however, were those capable of battle. As for taking three spirit monsters with him, it was for his own safety; even without attack power, they had a defensive power of 1, which was definitely better than his own scholarly status, which only possessed a knowledge attribute. He left the standard armor for the spirit monsters to use as water carriers; he couldn''t wear it himself. It was very heavy, something probably only the Champion Level spirit monster could manage. The Champion Level spirit monster didn''t need it either, with a defense power as high as 10, making it invulnerable to any Rank 1 troop type. The three wolves stood no chance against it, and they could be taken down in one hit; it made more sense to let it farm for food instead. "Yes, master." The six spirit monsters naturally had no objections. The remaining three joined Qin Muye and the Champion Level spirit monster in leaving the domain. In truth, Qin Muye didn''t want to go. He was more interested in studying the Magic Scroll-Magic Eye in the Mage Tower to see if he could learn this magic. But he had to go; firstly, he needed to leech experience to level up, and secondly, to follow and pick up resources and open treasure boxes. Otherwise, the troops couldn''t carry them back, and it would be a waste of time going back and forth. So Qin Muye decided to go along, studying en route. Though it might be a bit slower, there was no helping it. He wasn''t afraid of falling. He was guarded by spirit monsters on all sides, so there was no danger there. Besides, this time the spirit monsters would lead the way, to make the most of their slight amount of luck. Chapter 8: Chapter 8: A Crushing Victory Chapter 8: Chapter 8: A Crushing Victory ? A tall figure stood in front of a wooden treasure box guarded by three wolves. A champion-level Spirit Monster with a brutal smile on its face was entirely different from lesser Spirit Monsters, exuding an aura of ferocity that marked it as a dangerous being at a glance. The three wolves seemed intimidated, but they quickly recovered and lunged at the champion-level Spirit Monster. But times had changed, and he was no longer the one who could be easily injured. With a large hand, he grasped one of the lunging wolves and used it as a weapon to sweep the others aside. The two other wolves were caught off guard and were flung away instantly. Crack... The difference in attributes between the wolves and the champion-level Spirit Monster was too great. The wolf used as a weapon had its head and spine brutally ripped out by the opponent. Seeing this, the remaining two wolves whimpered and turned to flee, clearly their morale had collapsed. But they wanted to escape, and the champion-level Spirit Monster wasn''t about to let them go, immediately chasing after them, catching one by the tail, then smashing it forcefully onto the other fleeing wolf. Then, naturally, he went up and crushed all their skulls in a matter of seconds. [A crushing victory, you earned 46.5 experience (30+15+1.5)] [You scoured the area and gained] [Basic resources: 5 units of wood, 5 units of minerals, 5 units of food] [Special Resources: 1 unit of mercury] [Gold Coins x30] Qin Muye looked at the rewards, ten experience points per wolf, thirty for three, plus his own experience enhancement gave him an additional 16.5 points of experience, which was decent. However, counting decimals felt like "Lord Era" was being a bit too nitpicky. The items were flaw free, but those were not the focus, the focus was on the wooden treasure box. [You opened the wooden treasure box] [You acquired] [Gold Coins x100] [Building blueprints: Lumberyard] [Basic Treasure: Standard Long Sword] [Special Resources: 5 units of sulfur] Even so, he had gained quite a lot, far better than waiting to die in his territory before. If this modified Champion Level Spirit Monster, which only had a lifespan of three days, were not bound to Tier 1, it would definitely be a Tier 2 Champion Level Troop. Although classified as a Tier 1 Troop, its Attributes were genuinely of a Tier 2 Champion Level. After these two battles, Qin Muye''s experience bar had advanced by twenty percent, and he estimated that he would level up soon. He was quite excited about this and eager to see what changes would come with the level up. With the Champion Level Spirit Monster, they breezed along the way, and coupled with his previous explorations, which helped him remember many areas of Spirit Monsters, they did not waste much time. As the experience bar filled up, Qin Muye smoothly advanced to Level 2. [Your Level has increased to LV2] [You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You can choose one Skill from the following three] [1. Intermediate Enlightenment (gain an additional 15% Experience when obtaining Experience)] [2. Basic Offense Skill (increase 10% melee attack damage)] [3. Basic Pathfinding Skill (reduce terrain impact on mobility by 10%)] Was there even a need to choose? He went straight for Intermediate Enlightenment. Then, he immediately added the 1 Free Attribute Point to Knowledge. Since he had decided to leverage his strengths, it was natural not to add other Attributes. "Too bad, Enlightenment can''t stack," Qin Muye thought he would have both Basic and Intermediate Enlightenment skills, giving him a 20% Experience boost. Unfortunately, Intermediate Enlightenment completely replaced Basic Enlightenment, effectively reducing his Experience boost by 5%. "Master, there seems to be a tree ahead," said the Champion Level Spirit Monster suddenly. A tree? It''s not like he hadn''t seen one before. What could be worth noticing? Yet, Qin Muye still looked up, and indeed, it was worth a look. The tree was not only large but also faintly bore a human face. "Interesting, it seems your Luck is at play again. This reminds me of a certain adventure," Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, seemingly reminded of something. Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Task of the Wisdom Tree Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Task of the Wisdom Tree ? [You have visited the Wisdom Tree] As Qin Muye approached, "Lord Era" suddenly flashed this reminder; he remembered that it seemed capable of allowing a visitor to gain 1 level. Then the Wisdom Tree timely opened its eyes, its expression carrying curiosity, "A strong Spirit Monster, if not for the body being eroded by magic, it would have been a second-tier troop. What a pity." Qin Muye did not pay attention to the prompt from "Lord Era", instead, he directly asked, "Is there any way to save him?" "Save him? A mage actually wants to save a Spirit Monster, how perplexing," the curiosity in the Wisdom Tree''s tone was even stronger than when it looked at the Champion Level Spirit Monster, as if it had encountered an extraordinary flower. "Esteemed wise one, what''s there to be perplexed about? He is loyal to me, so naturally, I should plan a way out for him," Qin Muye calmly said, feeling there was a chance, with the luck bonus of the four Spirit Monsters, perhaps they could truly solve the magic rebound of the Champion Level Spirit Monster. "Hahaha, you are the most interesting mage I have ever seen; of course, there are ways to save him." "If he wasn''t a Champion Level troop, perhaps there would truly be no solution, but since you managed to train him to Champion Level, he then represents possessing the qualifications of a hero. All that is needed is to develop this qualification and promote him to a hero to escape the magic rebound." "The strength of Champion Level is far beyond your imagination. I have a Warrior Promotion Certificate here; just give it to him, and with this certificate, he could become a warrior. And due to the potential of Champion Level, it''s very likely that he will become a rare profession among the warrior types." "However, it''s a pity, due to rules, I cannot present it to you directly. Do you understand, Talent Lord?" The words from the Wisdom Tree made Qin Muye stall, he hadn''t expected the Wisdom Tree to also know about "Lord Era", but soon he calmed down and nodded, "I understand, so is there anything you would command me to do, or anything you need? Just speak frankly." Qin Muye looked intently at the Wisdom Tree, but not at the face on its trunk, instead at the roots that touched the soil. As the saying goes, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure; he wondered if he could dig up the Wisdom Tree and take it with him? "Of course, if you head north, there is an Undead Tomb. If you clear all the awakening Undead inside, I will give you this Warrior Promotion Certificate." [You have received a clear out quest: Undead Tomb] [Objective: Clear an Undead Tomb to the north] [Reward: Warrior Promotion Certificate, 1000 Experience Point] [Do you accept? Yes/No] "I know to head north, but how far exactly?" Qin Muye did not immediately accept the quest, but rather asked. But this research process was not smooth. He lacked sufficient Mage Knowledge, so learning was quite difficult. Even though he had talents and skills related to learning, education still had to follow basic principles. Self-studying from scratch was very challenging. Along the way, he also picked up quite a bit of Resources, but it seemed like his Luck had run out, and he didn''t encounter any more Treasure Boxes. With Champion Level Spirit Monsters leading the way, he also killed quite a few wild monsters. Only, he needed 2000 Experience points to level up from Level 2 to Level 3, which was roughly equivalent to 200 first-order wild monsters. Even for Champion Level Spirit Monsters, that wouldn''t be so easy to accomplish, not to mention he had previously killed about a hundred to gain one level. They had taken about an hour and a half to cover the eleven kilometers, mainly because they had to kill wild monsters and collect Resources, which caused the delay. "This Undead Tomb is really frank," Qin Muye said with a mix of laughter and helplessness as he looked at the Undead Tomb. Shouldn''t normal tombs be underground? Turned out, it was built right on the ground, though it seemed to lead underground, with a considerable number of Undead visible. [One-time Instance Undead Tomb: Skeleton Training Ground 961 (Low Level First-order)] [First-order Ordinary Level Troop quantity: 90%] [First-order Elite Level Troop quantity: 10%] [1% chance of encountering Hero units/First-order Champion Level Troops] [Would you like to enter the instance? Yes/No] "It''s actually an instance, they even have this? This is incredible," Qin Muye exclaimed in surprise upon encountering the Undead Tomb, astonished that instances were even reproduced here. Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Skeleton Warrior - Tier 1 Elite Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Skeleton Warrior - Tier 1 Elite ? [Instance Quest: Clear all Undead Troops in the training ground.] [Reward: 1000 Experience Points.] Upon entering the one-time instance named [Undead Tomb: No. 961 Skeleton Training Ground], the instance quest was refreshed immediately. The reward was quite good at the beginning, with 1000 points requiring the killing of 100 low-rank troops to match it, which basically meant it was a giveaway. Qin Muye''s luck wasn''t very good; he didn''t trigger a 1% chance of a Hero unit or a Champion Level creature. Obviously, these two should be Boss-level units, and as a low-level, beginner-friendly instance, it was impossible for such high-level entities to appear. Unless his luck was really good. As Qin Muye entered the instance, he and his Champion Level Spirit Monster were teleported into the Skeleton Training Ground. It was spacious around, with three small squads of skeletons in training. The three lead skeletons of Elite Level were clad in leather armor and wielding long swords, while ordinary Skeleton Soldiers were just wearing tattered rags, and their weapons were rusty blades. The difference between them was like that between refugees and regular troops. But as long as it was a Rank 1 Troop, his Basic Reconnaissance Skill could see through them. [Troop Type: Skeleton Warrior] [Troop Rank: Rank 1 Elite Level] [Life Value: 10/10] [Attack Power: 3] [Defensive Power: 2] [Skill] [Undead Creature: Immune to Poison, Mind Magic, and Fear, but cannot be healed or revived] [Cold and Heartless: No morale] [Hollow Body: A chance to dodge ranged damage] [Elite Warrior: Attack Power +1, Defensive Power +1] Qin Muye found that the Elite Level Skeleton Soldiers were actually renamed to Skeleton Warriors and had an additional Elite Warrior Skill. Normal Skeleton Soldiers likely just had three skills and respective attack and defense of 2 and 1, while the first three skills were the same as non-Elite Rank Skeleton Soldiers. The Champion Level Spirit Monster also noticed Qin Muye being chased and a ruthless glint flashed through its eyes. It picked up a Skeleton Soldier and flung it toward the five pursuing Qin Muye, scattering them to pieces. The force behind the throw was immense, obliterating all six Skeleton Soldiers. Seeing this, Qin Muye mustered his courage and walked over, picking up a skull, examining it. Despite being broken to pieces, it still tried to bite him. "The core is the skull. Once the other body parts cannot be connected through the skeleton, they lose control by the Skeleton Soldier, which is quite interesting." "Chop off all the Skeleton Soldiers'' heads, then kill them at leisure." Qin Muye instructed. "Yes, Master!" The Champion Level Spirit Monster complied upon hearing the order. He had encountered a group of Skeleton Soldiers before, but it was only ten of them, and it happened out in the wild, so he did not study them too closely. Now was a good opportunity to explore this further. "It seems I''ll have to establish a building for recruiting Skeleton Soldiers sometime. They would make top-tier laborers." Undead creatures, particularly mindless undead like Skeleton Soldiers, are particularly suitable for heavy labor tasks. For example, when Spirit Monsters go out to scavenge resources, a large number of Skeleton Soldiers could help with transport, or later be used for farming, lumberjacking, and mining. This cheap type of undead creature requires neither payment nor seems to experience fatigue, but they might need certain conditions to exist, perhaps. Such as the Power of Death, for instance. The Skeleton Training Ground felt cold and gloomy, it was exceptionally chilly, as if it were a graveyard...well, the place was a graveyard. As the Champion Level Spirit Monster crushed the skull of the last Skeleton Soldier that had joined the attack, it finally walked over slowly, "Master, the cleanup is finished." That clearly meant only the skeleton head in Qin Muye''s hand was left. "No rush to kill it, come with me and let''s take a look around this Skeleton Training Ground, see if there''s any other gains," Qin Muye casually tossed the skeleton head to the Champion Level Spirit Monster. After catching it, the Spirit Monster firmly pinned down the skull that wanted to bite him. He felt that if the Skeleton Training Ground was not cleared out promptly, its difficulty might rise from Basic Rank 1. If he came a few days later, the number of Elite Level Skeleton Warriors might increase, and there could even be a possibility of rank 2 Skeleton Warriors. After all, this was a real world, not just a mere game. Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Its such a pity that such a big tree couldnt be dug out. Chapter 11: Chapter 11: It''s such a pity that such a big tree couldn''t be dug out. ? [A crushing victory, you''ve earned 544.5 experience.] [You scoured the area and obtained:] [Ordinary Resources: Wood 45 units, Minerals 45 units, Food 45 units] [Special Resources: Mercury 5 units, Sulfur 5 units, Gemstones 5 units, Crystals 5 units] [Gold Coins x330] [Building blueprints: Training Ground] [Basic Treasure: Bone Helmet] [You''ve completed the instance task and earned 1650 experience.] [Your level has increased to LV3.] After scouting around for a while, Qin Muye discovered there wasn''t much of interest in the Skeleton Training Ground and naturally left the instance. The experience from killing monsters, coupled with the instance task experience, directly elevated him from LV2 to LV3, still with a choice of one skill from three options. [1. Intermediate Academics (Under the influence of the Wisdom Skill, allows reciprocal learning of Levels 1-3 Magic)] [2. Basic Logistics Skill (Increases land movement by 10%)] [3. Basic Sailing Technique (Increases sea mobility by 50%)] The choice was obvious; it had to be Intermediate Academics. The other two attributes seemed quite appealing, especially the Sailing Technique with a direct 50% increase, but the problem was that he was on land. When would he have the chance to go to sea? He had already positioned himself as an in-house researcher, so in the future, he could simply command his subordinates, there was no need to engage directly in battle. The Bone Helmet was decent, providing an additional point of defensive power. Qin Muye naturally gave it to his Champion Level Spirit Monster. There was no need for him to charge into battle; for him, being able to escape was enough. Currently, in the early stages, wild monsters wouldn''t attack proactively, so there was basically no danger. "Let''s go, back to the Mage Tower," said Qin Muye, turning to leave. The Wisdom Tree watched his figure intently before finally dissipating. An avatar that dissipated was of no value to Qin Muye. What mattered more now was to hurry back to the Mage Tower, as night was falling. Although during the newbie period one only needed to guard against other lords and not worry about wild monsters, from the situation with the Wisdom Tree''s avatar, one shouldn''t consider the native residents fools. The emergence of Lord-given lords would surely attract attention from all quarters. With 7 and 30 days of protection, it was highly unlikely these natives could harm the lords, but indirect probing was possible, just like with the Wisdom Tree''s avatar. ''I only have four days left of the invulnerability that lasts 7 days, and after that, life will become difficult. And after the 30-day Adaptation Period, it''s likely I''ll have to confront the natives.'' He understood that the enemies of the lords were not just wild monsters but also included natives. Like the force to which his Mage Tower belonged and the force associated with the Wisdom Tree. Currently, they were likely isolated from the natives of the Magic Continent, so Qin Muye had not encountered them yet, and that was the reason for the 7-day newbie period. ''I wonder how many of these thousand people will survive. Without chat channels, trading stores, or forums, it''s directly preventing all lords from communicating.'' In Qin Muye''s eyes, these lords were natural allies, as they all came from the same world and belonged to the same faction, naturally making them closer than the natives. On his way back, Qin Muye also mastered the magic of Magic Eye. [You have learned Level 1 Source Magic: Magic Eye.] [Level 1 Magic] [Source Magic] [Magic Eye: +1 vision for 10 minutes, consumption: 1 Magic Value.] "At least I''ve succeeded. 1 Magic Value for 10 minutes isn''t expensive, but it''s a pity it can only be taught to hero units. Champion Level isn''t enough," Qin Muye mused after learning the skill. He had of course tried to teach it to the Champion Level Spirit Monster right away using Intermediate Scholarship, but failed. Level 1-2 magic doesn''t require the Wisdom Skill, while Level 3 magic learning does. Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Reclassification Certificate - Blood Warrior Training Manual Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Reclassification Certificate - Blood Warrior Training Manual ? After returning to the Mage Tower, Qin Muye took advantage of the remaining daylight to construct 20 farms and 5 Spirit Monster workshops. It consumed 200 units of food and 250 units of wood and minerals. The food was manageable since there was a river next to his Mage Tower, and he had defeated plenty of monsters recently, so he was not short on that. However, he didn''t have as much wood and minerals. After all the monster hunting he had done, the total loot of these three basic resources barely reached over one thousand and five hundred units, which meant he had lost half of his wood and minerals in one go. He initially wanted to build 10 Spirit Monster workshops, but unfortunately, he would have to wait a bit longer. Once the farms were built, Qin Muye distributed all the food seeds for the Spirit Monsters to plant. He had picked up quite a number of seeds on his journey, for otherwise, how could he possibly support a large number of troops with just hunting? The current number of troops might be manageable, but what about when it increased in the future? Food was important, so it was essential that agriculture kept up with demand. More importantly, these seeds were not one-time use. Upon harvest, not only would food be obtained but also corresponding seeds, creating a virtuous cycle that would increase the number of seeds over time. Next, Qin Muye built a lumberyard. He had initially thought it was a standard construction, but later he realized it was just as important as the farms. [Lumberyard] [For every Troop stationed, 10 units of wood can be obtained daily, limit (0/10)] [Expansion: 100 units of wood and any special resource 10 units] By dispatching ten Spirit Monsters inside, 100 units of wood could be acquired daily, which was an incredibly good deal. Following that was naturally the training ground. This required 100 units of stone and 50 units of wood for construction, thankfully, he had enough. [Training Ground] [Normal troops can enter to train, evolving into Elite Level troops after one week] After all, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Unfortunately, the lifespan of Champion Level Spirit Monsters is limited; otherwise, Qin Muye could have entirely attempted to skip this Warrior Promotion Certificate and helped it evolve from a troop into a hero through Blood Frenzy. Not to forget to mention the Magic Eye, this Source Magic; if released in the way of the lord, it indeed only adds one point of vision. But if he uses it himself, which means applying magic power to his eyes in the orthodox way of patterns and nodes, though losing one point of vision, he could see the flow of elements and magic power in the world. What''s more important is that it can last indefinitely, consuming only one point of magic power per hour; it''s as if he''s been significantly overcharged by a middleman. This world has more than just earth, air, fire, wind as Elemental Magic; there is also life, death, shadow, Source Power, and so on. Take his Meditation Technique and Magic Eye for example; the former comes from the regular four elements, but after being converted into magic power, it becomes Source Magic, similar to the Magic Eye. With this Magic Eye, Qin Muye''s magic transformations for Spirit Monsters will be much smoother. If he had this Magic Eye before transforming the Champion Level Spirit Monster, he would be confident in transforming it into a side-effect-free second-rank Spirit Monster, instead of only having one rank left due to Magic Rebound. Unfortunately, it is too late to turn back now; he does not have the means to remove the Magic Rebound from the Champion Level Spirit Monster. After all, he only obtained a Meditation Technique and a piece of magic, not a complete Mage legacy. Just like this Blood Warrior Training Manual, which has a complete legacy, including training, breathing, diet, and also magic, Combat Skills, and Equipment, etc., even if one does not become a Blood Warrior, it''s still a training method for regular warriors. That is what constitutes a complete legacy, and whether as a Scholar or as a Mage, he does not have a corresponding legacy, making him only halfway competent. Other lords, even if they changed professions like him, would probably be in the same situation. If they do not self-study, they could only rely on the "Lord Era". After closing the Blood Warrior Training Manual, Qin Muye had memorized all the content, and then naturally, it was time to let this Warrior Promotion Certificate play its role, turning the Champion Level Spirit Monster into a hero unit after reclassification. Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Bloodbath Warrior, Demon Bloodè·¯Spirit Monster Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Bloodbath Warrior, Demon Blood¡¤Spirit Monster ? [Your Champion Level Spirit Monster has used the Warrior Promotion Certificate to successfully advance to a Hero unit, acquiring the rare profession: Bloodbath Warrior, and is officially renamed: Demon Blood-Spirit Monster] When the Warrior Promotion Certificate merged with the Champion Level Spirit Monster, a white light covered it, and then the prompt arrived as expected. After the white light dissipated, the Champion Level Spirit Monster had become the Heroic Demon Blood-Spirit Monster. "Master, thank you for granting me a new life, it''s just that it seems my power has declined quite a bit," Demon Blood said with a hint of confusion in its voice. "That''s normal, your original strength was obtained by overextending through Magic Rebound, so naturally, if you lose the Magic Rebound, your power will also decline. But don''t worry, this is a good sign, after all, your potential has now been unleashed, giving you a higher potential." Qin Muye observed Demon Blood''s internal Magic Power reaction with the Magic Eye, noting that the original mess of Magic Rebound had been removed, which was a good sign. He then opened Demon Blood''s attributes; although it said its power had declined, it still seemed much more luxurious than Qin Muye''s. [Hero: Demon Blood-Spirit Monster LV1 (0/1000)] [Profession: Bloodbath Warrior] [Loyalty: 100 (Fixed)] [Life Value: 100%] [Magic Value: 10] [Attack Power: 12] [Defensive Power: 8] [Power: 5] [Knowledge: 0] [Hero Talent] [Garden Luck: Luck +1] [You have taught Demon Blood-Spirit Monster Level 1 Source Magic: Magic Eye] [You have learned Level 1 Fire System Magic from Demon Blood-Spirit Monster: Bloodthirsty Magic, Magic Divine Arrow] Unfortunately, the magic learned through academic study couldn''t be researched on his own. It seemed more like a rule. Plus, the duration of his Bloodthirsty Magic was only 10 minutes, not like Demon Blood''s 15 minutes. And when Magic Eye was used by Demon Blood, it also went from 10 minutes to 15 minutes. Obviously, it must be due to an augmentation of Power, Qin Muye''s Power being 0 points, therefore the basic 10 minutes, while Demon Blood with 5 points of Power naturally lasted five minutes longer. Same went for Magic Divine Arrow; he could only deal 10 points, while Demon Blood dealt 60 points¡ªthere was a substantial gap. A level 1 wild beast getting hit by a Magic Divine Arrow would probably die instantly, and he was quite relieved that back then, the Skeleton Training Ground did not trigger that 1%, otherwise, even Demon Blood, as a Champion Level Spirit Monster Troop, might not have been able to defeat a Hero. "Wait a second, did you gain any Battle Skills or training techniques or such?" Qin Muye suddenly remembered something. The "Blood Warrior Training Manual" contained a wealth of techniques and an ability called Blood Frenzy. Although Demon Blood''s Bloodbath Talent was somewhat similar to Blood Frenzy, they were just that¡ªsimilar. The former had no side effects and was passive, while the latter was a technique, more of an active skill. "No, Master. I just felt my Power has decreased a little and have mastered Magic, Skills, and Bloodbath, but have not acquired any techniques," Demon Blood said after being promoted to Hero. The Talents, Skills, and Magic it received were innate, without gaining what Qin Muye mentioned. Qin Muye glanced at the sky. It was now the third night, and Demon Blood planned to take the Spirit Monsters out hunting and gathering Resources under the cover of night. Now that he had become a Hero, he also possessed an inventory to hold various Resources. "If that''s the case, then wait until tomorrow to go out. I''m prepared to impart some techniques to you." Qin Muye always felt that the Knowledge Skill was not so simple, such as it wasn''t limited to just imparting Magic. Now, Demon Blood was a Blood Warrior with Talents, Skills, and Magic, but without corresponding techniques and abilities. He wanted to teach the Blood Warrior techniques and abilities to Demon Blood to verify the capabilities of Knowledge. "Yes, great Master, please impart your knowledge." Demon Blood naturally wouldn''t refuse, as this was a great opportunity. In the eyes of Spirit Monsters, the Master was always the most knowledgeable and powerful, which was reflected in the constant 100 Loyalty. Morale and Loyalty, two attributes that link Troops and Heroes. If a Tyrant-type Lord emerged and did not have enough Power to suppress them, it''s very likely it would backfire significantly. "First, the first technique I''m going to teach you is called Blood Frenzy. It may combine with your Bloodbath Talent for a double increase in Attack Power. Then, there are the Professional Battle Skills that a warrior should have, which you lack. After all, you were promoted to a Hero through a Reclassification Certificate, not through training and fighting like the natives." [You are currently explaining techniques to Demon Blood-Spirit Monster...] Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Fourth Day! Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Fourth Day! ? On the fourth day, Demon Blood took three Spirit Monsters and left the Mage Tower to clear the surrounding area. After a night of explanations, although there were no changes to Demon Blood''s attribute panel, he had mastered Blood Frenzy and a vast array of battle skills. It was estimated that by tonight, he would fully grasp all the techniques from the Blood Warrior Training Manual. From this, it was evident that intermediate academics were not only capable of teaching and learning magic from each other but also capable of significantly accelerating the learning progress of the recipient in techniques not found in the "Lord Era". "I hope today''s gains are satisfying, preferably gaining another Reclassification Certificate or a Magic Scroll. Of course, having the blueprints for basic buildings would be even better." After Qin Muye built five Spirit Monster workshops, he naturally recruited all the available Spirit Monsters, amounting to fifty in total, which cost him 1500 Gold Coins. However, it was all worth it. He arranged for ten Spirit Monsters to work in the lumber mill, and the remaining 39 were assigned to farm and fetch water. He also had his own work, which was to study the remaining Spirit Monster. He chose Spirit Monsters as his core troop type, and from Demon Blood''s feedback, this investment was completely worthwhile. The Magic Eye continuously observed the flow of magic power within the Spirit Monsters, and then referred further to the Spirit Monster Experiment Manual and the Blood Warrior Manual for additional study. Qin Muye''s idea was simple, to improve the ability of Blood Frenzy, which inherently used the burning of blood as a temporary enhancement of strength, but he wondered if it would be possible to use magic power instead of blood to conduct the burning. He didn''t know what talents he could obtain from the Blood Warrior profession, but he had Demon Blood, a Bloodbath Warrior, as a reference. Last night, Qin Muye did more than just teach Demon Blood skills; he also constantly observed his condition through the Magic Eye. "Sigh, I need paper and a pen to record data." He wasn''t worried about food and drink for the moment, but he lacked resources, whether it was wood or stone, or even special resources. More importantly, without a suitable medium to record, Qin Muye was at a disadvantage, as a good memory pales in comparison to a worn-out pen. Relying solely on memory could lead to mistakes or omissions. The current research was rather elementary and could be dismissed for now, but it would be problematic if he didn''t have a means to record data in the future. Although having Demon Blood reduced his stress by ninety percent, the remaining ten percent was not something he could handle alone. Demon Blood was a great support, but one cannot walk properly on just one leg; hopping might move one forward but also increases the likelihood of falling. Right now, Qin Muye planned to focus on logistics and quickly put resources on the right track. As for him going out to raid for resources himself? It''s not like he was eager to die; he knew nothing about tactics or command, and he was even clueless about field observations. If he really went out to raid, even with Bloodthirsty Magic and Magic Divine Arrow, it probably wouldn''t be easy. Beyond this, he also obtained three basic Treasures. A Magic Book, a Standard Helmet, and a Ring. [Fire System Apprentice Magic Book] [Level: Basic] [Attribute] [Records two Level-One Fire System Magics] [Bloodthirsty Magic] [Evil Curse: Reduces enemy troops'' attack power by 3 points for 10 minutes, consumes 5 magic power points] The magics recorded in the Magic Book couldn''t be enhanced by power and had no potential for growth, making it quite substandard-it was probably only useful initially. But for Qin Muye, it was incredibly useful since it truly was a Magic Book, recording Bloodthirsty Magic and Evil Curse, the kind with texts, which he could entirely learn by himself. Once learned, he could teach it to Demon Blood academically, thereby directly exploiting a bug, turning the originally uninspiring fixed-value into a growable skill. The Standard Helmet, like the Bone Helmet, provided an increase of 1 point in defensive power, while the Ring, named Gaze Ring, when worn, would increase the wearer''s field of vision by 1 point. When combined with Magic Eye, it would increase to 2 points, which was quite remarkable. Therefore, Qin Muye only took the Fire System Apprentice Magic Book, leaving the Standard Helmet for the farming Spirit Monsters as a water-carrying vessel, and he gave the Gaze Ring to Demon Blood. Besides these gains, there were some others like seeds for grains and fruits but nothing else. "Another day tomorrow, and I should be able to gather all the wood and minerals needed to repair the Mage Tower." Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Repair the Mage Tower Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Repair the Mage Tower ? Day Five. [You have learned Low-Level Fire System Magic: Evil Curse] "It was successful, and although this is apprentice-level magic, the information it provides is much more substantial than what''s on a magic scroll." Qin Muye had mastered not only the Evil Curse but also Bloodthirsty Magic; however, he had previously acquired the latter through Intermediate studies from Demon Blood, so there was no repeat notification. But his mastery was different from what the magic panel indicated; it was not a mastery in the sense of releasing a skill but one that could break away from his Lord identity to release it. The effects, well, were quite similar. Evil Curse was a magic with negative effects, capable of using Magic Power to cast spells that caused physical dysfunction, while Bloodthirsty Magic targeted the mental aspects, inducing rage to enhance aggressiveness. For Qin Muye, it was merely an insignificant addition that didn''t amaze him like the Magic Eye, and more importantly, it had turned from strategic magic into ordinary magic, the more people affected, the more Magic Power it consumed. This also confirmed something, that Lord''s magic might not be as simple as it seemed on the surface, and it leaned more towards game rules. Consuming 5 points of Magic Value to endow an army with Bloodthirsty Magic was completely inconceivable for the natives. "I need a complete and blank magic book, but such a treasure might not be easy to find." Qin Muye also realized the power of this Fire System magic book. If he used this book to release Fire System magic, its power would increase by ten percent, and the consumption would decrease by ten percent. Of course, this was when he released it himself, not using the strategic magic of "Lord Era". Although it increased the power and reduced consumption, it was still not as rule-like as strategic magic. He couldn''t imbue several troops with Bloodthirsty Magic even if he drained all his Magic Value. By contrast, using the Lord''s method, only 5 Magic Value points were required. That was the difference. He knew that perhaps it was this legion skill and strategic magic that could level the playing field between Lords and natives. From his analysis, it seemed likely that this world was one of individual might, not a cultivation game like the Lords''. "Besides, I need more magic, and a pen..." He was not short of paper, with the Fire System Apprentice Magic Book at hand. This book recorded only the first two pages; the rest were mostly blank, which he could use for notes. Though using it in this way might seem a bit wasteful, it didn''t matter; the greatest value were the two spells, which Qin Muye already knew. "Master, I have returned." Demon Blood strode back to the territory. Now, with his enhancement, even the lowest-level Spirit Monster had notable combat and defensive powers. "How come it didn''t level up?" Qin Muye was puzzled. It was Level 3 when it left; how could it still be Level 3 upon returning? An abrupt burst of white light erupted, and the previously dilapidated Mage Tower was instantly restored, even the half-destroyed third floor was completely repaired. [Territory: Mage Tower] [Rank: 1] [Advance: 10000 Gold Coins, 1000 units of minerals, 1000 units of wood, 100 units of gemstones, 100 units of crystals, 100 units of sulfur, 100 units of mercury] [Requirement: Lord must reach LV10] "..." Qin Muye looked at the advancement conditions for the Mage Tower, Gold Coins, basic resources, and special resources were not big issues. The real problem was the requirement for the Lord to be level 10, which was quite embarrassing. He had originally planned not to go out and level up, but unexpectedly the territory upgrade required the Lord Level. At first glance, it seemed like he was falling behind. After some thought, he immediately expanded the Supplies Warehouse. [You expanded the Supplies Warehouse, consuming: 10 units of wood, 10 units of minerals] [You expanded the Supplies Warehouse, consuming: 100 units of wood, 100 units of minerals] [You expanded the Supplies Warehouse, consuming: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of minerals] [Insufficient resources, expansion failed] ''Damn, is it that much?'' Qin Muye pressed three times and then was dumbfounded. [Supplies Warehouse LV4: Used to store various supplies (Expansion: 10000 units of minerals, 10000 units of wood)] Seeing only 107 units of wood and 20 units of minerals left, Qin Muye was somewhat incredulous. But he soon calmed down, checked again, and it was completely worth it. The original small warehouse had turned into a stadium, and it seemed that spatial technology was used, as the outside didn''t give any indication of how big it was inside. Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Dwarven Caravan, Molik Copperbeard Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Dwarven Caravan, Molik Copperbeard ? On the sixth day, having stayed indoors for two days, Qin Muye came out with Demon Blood to fight monsters. Well, it wasn''t exactly fighting, as long as he stayed put everything would be fine. This time, he had brought out 10 Spirit Monsters specifically to protect Qin Muye. These Spirit Monsters had enjoyed the attribute bonuses from Demon Blood. 3rd level Demon Blood, coupled with equipment, Attack Power 22, defensive power 18, a 10% attribute bonus granted the Spirit Monsters an additional 2 points of attack and 2 points of defense, enough to act as cannon fodder for Qin Muye should any danger arise. Moreover, it wasn''t just a 2-point increase in Attack Power, but also the enhancement from Demon Blood''s intermediate offensive skill and basic tactical skill, with which they could take on a wave of any troops below elite level within the 1st rank. However, there was no expectation for the Spirit Monsters to fight; leaving the task of monster killing to Demon Blood was sufficient, as a 3rd level Demon Blood was even more powerful than when at Champion Level. Especially since last night, it had gained an additional skill; however, this skill was a bit peculiar. It wasn''t like an offensive skill or tactical skill that could be shared with troops, but rather an active skill similar to magic. [Blood Frenzy: Once activated, reduces Life Value by 1% every minute, increases Attack Power by 2%, lasts for 15 minutes, and the duration resets after Life Value reduction.] This ability was that of a Blood Warrior, coupling well with Bloodbath, thus exchanging 1% of Life Value for 3% of Attack Power. Qin Muye understood that the tricks within the Reclassification Certificates could also be turned into hero abilities. He could learn them himself, but he felt that an increase of 2%, even 200%, on 0 Attack Power would still be 0. This skill was suited to Demon Blood''s blood-consuming style. Later on, if he could find a piece of equipment that could heal, that would make fighting quite interesting. So far, whether it was Bloodbath or Blood Frenzy, both involved trading health for increased attack, albeit with a limit. At most 300%, and if Demon Blood reached that, it would be dead. Generally speaking, maintaining around 150% attack bonus would be best, leaving a 50% Life Value cushion. Currently, Qin Muye hadn''t activated it, as there was no enemy they couldn''t defeat. To permanently activate it, they would need to find a treasure with healing properties. However, such treasures were hard to come by. Most of the treasures obtained so far mainly increased Attack Power and defensive power, with those increasing Knowledge and Magic Value being relatively rare. [A crushing victory, you''ve gained 82.5 experience.] [You''ve scoured the area and obtained] [...] "Alright, old Molik has other places to be. Damn these rules. See what you need, just be ready with Gold Coins," Molik''s tone softened a bit, but not by much, yet it also revealed some insights about the natives'' situation. Like being bound by rules. "Do you have the building blueprints for the Spirit Monster Workshop, related modification Knowledge, and Magic knowledge?" Qin Muye didn''t bother to check the so-called caravan interface but asked directly. This made Molik look a bit weird, but he replied directly, "Spirit Monster Workshop building blueprints, 1000 Gold Coins; Spirit Monster Factory building blueprints, 5000 Gold Coins, and I''ll gift you a Spirit Monster Magic Energy Manual." "There is also a set of Basic Illustrated Explanations for Elemental Mage apprentices, but that would cost 10000 Gold Coins. It includes all the basic Magic, which you call Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, all 1st tier Basic Magic." "As for anything more advanced, you can''t afford it." Molik''s tone carried a hint of anger, apparently irritated with Qin Muye for wasting his time. "Okay, I''ll take the blueprints for the Spirit Monster Workshop and Factory, and as for the Magic Manual, I really can''t afford it. May I know when Lord Molik will be passing by here again?" Qin Muye went through with the transaction on the interface, paying out 6000 Gold Coins - he hadn''t anticipated that the building blueprints would be so expensive. There were actually many other building blueprints that tempted him, but he couldn''t afford them. His Gold Coins were only enough to purchase these two blueprints. [You have spent 6000 Gold Coins to purchase building blueprints: Spirit Monster Workshop, Spirit Monster Factory] [You have received the advanced Spirit Monster Experiment Manual gifted by Molik Copperbeard] [Advanced Spirit Monster Experiment Manual] [Research requirements: Tier 2 Lordship, Magic Guild/Mage Tower or similar building] [After use, you will gain Spirit Monster Magic research technology: Luck, Spirit Monster Spirit: Revitalization, Spirit Monster Physique: Magic Power] "Next time? If you don''t use these damned rules to hold me back, I''ll probably be back in a month," Molik muttered, but still managed to give an honest reply. "In that case, I look forward to the honor of Lord Molik''s next visit," Qin Muye said as he stepped back and closed the shop interface. "If you have a tavern or a market in your territory, I would be happy to trade with you. I hope you have it built by the time I return." Without another word, Molik left, feeling quite vexed. Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Manuals, Drawings, Checking and Filling Gaps Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Manuals, Drawings, Checking and Filling Gaps ? After a day, Qin Muye and Demon Blood hadn''t achieved much in terms of gains, unless one considers venturing further since the surrounding wild beasts and resources were already depleted by Demon Blood, not allowing others to rest on its laurels. These resources and wild beasts couldn''t respawn a second time and, due to the newbie period, were essentially immobile, confined to one place. This resulted in quite a shortfall in resources, meaning that the starting resources available to all lords within a certain area were limited. But it wasn''t true to say there were no gains, as he and Demon Blood had re-cleared a circle with a radius of ten kilometers, and some overlooked resources and the few that slipped through the net were cleaned up. They also opened a wooden Treasure Box, but as for wood and Minerals, those need not be mentioned now; there were a total of five hundred units. What truly surprised him was a set of Building blueprints for a Refining Room capable of producing the Special Resource Mercury, with building requirements of 100 units of Wood, 100 units of Minerals, and an additional ten units each of four different Special Resources. [Refining Room] [Each stationed troop type can acquire 1 unit of Mercury per day, limit (0/10)] [Expansion: 100 units of Wood, 100 units of Minerals, 10 units of Mercury, 10 units of gemstones, 10 units of Sulfur, 10 units of Crystal] Though he considered the resources for expansion, currently he hadn''t thought about those due to the low productivity; a logging site and Quarry could get 10 units from one troop, reduced to just 1 unit at the Refining Room, which was normal for Special Resources. Upon returning, he built two Refining Rooms and then arranged for ten Spirit Monsters to enter, waiting for the harvest the next day. "There are still buildings to acquire for gemstones, Crystals, and Sulfur, three kinds of Special Resources left," Qin Muye realized, knowing the difficulty in obtaining the Building blueprints for these resources as the surrounding area was already low on resources. Moreover, only the last day of the newbie period remained, so Qin Muye returned to the Mage Tower Territory at dusk; Demon Blood didn''t come back but instead escorted Qin Muye back to the territory and took ten Spirit Monsters to prepare for an all-night sweep, probably returning no earlier than the next dusk. His territory was lacking in many things, and Spirit Monsters were not adept at combat. "Still not strong enough..." Qin Muye sighed and then took out the Building blueprints for the Spirit Monster workshop. He was more interested in further enhancing the potential of Spirit Monsters and realizing their strength. For example, upgrading the rank of the Troops? He could manufacture Big Spirit Monsters himself after studying the experiment manual and two Building Blueprints; his initial healing technique for Demon Blood was a rough, unstable version of Big Spirit Monster technology, which inadvertently became Champion Level only because he lacked sufficient Knowledge. Mature and stable Spirit Monster evolution technology meant creating Big Spirit Monsters. "Magic Power is key for Spirit Monsters, if possible, can we further bind them with Magic Power in depth?" Qin Muye understood that the potential of Spirit Monsters lay in the Magic Power within them, which meant the Magic Power Physique and Magic Wisdom skills. Therefore, if he wanted to further develop the potential of Spirit Monsters, it was unavoidable to consider Magic Power. For example, more comprehensive Magic Power, this could be modeled after the original form of Spirit Monsters, namely the Fire System Spirit like the Fire Spirit Monster. If it were any other Mage, it would indeed be difficult to further study, after all, it''s better to study creatures like Harpies or Gargoyles than Spirit Monsters. But Qin Muye and his Spirit Monsters were different, they hailed from the "Lord Era"; the Spirit Monsters were more like creatures from the void, not truly transformed from Garden Elves. Is a powerful beast-like human transformed from a Garden Elf not better than a weak Spirit Monster? Consequently, Qin Muye surmised, Spirit Monsters had likely already been phased out by Mages. Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Magic Energy Spirit Monster Reconstruction Plan 1.0 Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Magic Energy Spirit Monster Reconstruction Plan 1.0 ? "Yawn~ I''ve been pushing myself a bit too hard lately, thank goodness I can use meditation to substitute sleep, otherwise I''d really drop dead." Today was the seventh morning, and Qin Muye yawned, ending his meditation session without any growth in his magic power, but he did manage to fully recover through meditation. Last night he had pulled an all-nighter, working overtime on Spirit Monster subjects, and it could be said that the results were remarkable. All this was thanks to his Lord Talent in learning ability and academic research, of course, it might also be due to the Intermediate Enlightenment, Intermediate Academic, and those 6 points of Knowledge Attribute he had. These granted him a learning and comprehension ability far beyond ordinary people. A brand new Spirit Monster workshop transformation plan had been perfected by him, the efficiency was basically like cheating. This further reaffirmed his belief in the saying "specialization is key to proficiency"; he just needed to focus on learning and capitalizing on the benefits of learning. There was no need for fighting and killing; as his power grew, it would naturally feed back to him. By then, when he went to level up, he''d be surrounded by a multitude of powerful heroes and troops, and he could just hide behind layers of protection and farm experience. "Next, it''s time to verify my hypothesis." Qin Muye looked towards the Spirit Monster workshop nearby. It was the seventh day, and under normal circumstances, the Spirit Monsters in these workshops would be refreshed tomorrow, so he wanted to catch this timing to transform the Spirit Monster workshop. This was his first time attempting to alter a building in "Lord Era". If this was successful, subsequent modifications would be much easier. "It''s a shame I don''t have a pen, otherwise I could have recorded all this data." Qin Muye sighed and then walked into the Spirit Monster workshop. As for the Big Spirit Monster and Spirit Monster factory, those had already been abandoned by Qin Muye. If his transformation succeeded, the cost-effectiveness would leave the Big Spirit Monster and Spirit Monster factory several streets behind. "Magic Energy Spirit Monster Transformation Plan 1.0 begins, starting with the conversion device, which is the core apparatus and requires manual adjustment." Qin Muye looked at an area in the Spirit Monster workshop that resembled a magic array, which involved magic transformation, mind transformation, Thought Steel Seal, and other technologies. He had a general understanding of these from the experimental manuals and building blueprints, so he knew what could be altered and what couldn''t. "Lucky I''ve got 72 points in Magic Power, otherwise I might not have enough." Qin Muye activated his Magic Eye, and the flow of magic throughout the Spirit Monster workshop immediately became visible to him. Lots of data was calculated by him, his brain entered an Overload Operation, causing his blood to flow faster, and his skin to emit a luminous glow of magic power. "Found it!" [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +5, Defensive Power +5] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +20] [Magic Resistance: Reduce Magic Damage by 5%] [Elemental Resonance: For every 1 point of Life Value reduced, gain an additional 1 point of Elemental Damage Amplification during attacks] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never decrease] [Introduction: A Spirit Monster born from a transformation experiment by a Lord with the Talent, possessing Attributes and skills that completely defy its insignificant nature as a Spirit Monster. More importantly, it seems that the Lord with the Talent is still not satisfied?] "Tsk, skyrocketed." Magic Resistance is a capability obtained through the hedge of Magic Power, but the truly powerful skill is Elemental Resonance, which he created by improvising on Blood Frenzy. When injured, it burns the Elemental Magic within the Spirit Monster to amplify itself, yet the effect completely exceeded his expectations. He checked the recruitment requirements for the Magic Energy Spirit Monster, which had changed from the original 30 Gold Coins to 100 Gold Coins. You know, a Big Spirit Monster is only priced at that, but can it compare to his Magic Energy Spirit Monster? "Next, I need to transform the remaining five Spirit Monster Workshops into Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshops." And the other Spirit Monsters also needed to evolve into Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. Of course, this could be upgraded, but it required the Spirit Monsters to come into the Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshop. "Also, I''ve modified the input and output ports of the core device so that it can produce more Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. If my guess is correct, by tomorrow, I should be able to recruit at least ten times the number of Magic Energy Spirit Monsters." "Just not sure if ''Lord Era'' will recognize this. If it does, tomorrow I''ll have 600 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, which could pile even Hero units to death... right?" Qin Muye rushed to another Spirit Monster Workshop, preparing to transform it into a Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshop. About 10 points of Magic Power were consumed for one Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshop, and after modifying six workshops, he still had some left. He had a feeling that after dawn today, there might be significant changes, so he needed to prepare as quickly as possible. Having started three days behind the other Lords, he had to hurry up. If he further delayed, he''d be late at every step. If he wanted to survive or even thrive, he would have to strive a bit more. He wasn''t good at management, combat, or collection, but if he continued to slouch in the areas where he could excel, even a god wouldn''t be able to help him. Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Territory Lacking Everything Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Territory Lacking Everything ? As it turned out, Qin Muye was too hasty; transforming six Spirit Monster workshops into Magic Energy Spirit Monster workshops wasn''t a problem, the problem was that he had run out of money. First off, he needed an additional 70 Gold Coins to transform 49 Spirit Monsters into Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. With the money he collected yesterday and today, minus the change, he had only 5,000 Gold Coins. Just for the existing Spirit Monsters in the Mage Tower Territory, it would cost 3,430 Gold Coins, plus the 10 Spirit Monsters led by Demon Blood would total a cost of 4,130 Gold Coins. Even including the 2,000 Gold Coins that would be produced by the two Gold Mines tomorrow, at most he could only recruit 20 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. So, even if the troop production rate of the Magic Energy Spirit Monster workshop truly increased from 10 to 100, he wouldn''t have enough Gold Coins to recruit them. This gave Qin Muye quite a headache. He had been focused on research, thinking Special Resources would be his bottleneck, but it never occurred to him that Gold Coins would limit his progress. In fact, over these past days, Gold Coins seemed to be the least useful Basic Resource to Qin Muye. "It really is the case that a lack of money can stump a hero," Qin Muye sighed, feeling it really shouldn''t be this way. However, he didn''t think too much about it, believing there''s always a solution to a problem. Although he realized its importance later than he should have, he recognized that research also required funding. The Magic Energy Spirit Monsters could still be further transformed. As of now, using fantasy terms, these Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were about at Mid-Level 1, and could still be elevated to Late-Level 1. However, this would require more in-depth study and research from Qin Muye. In his estimation, he could probably push their Attack And Defense Attributes to 10 points and acquire another related skill. If he could also add two Academic Research upgrades, that would be quite impressive. Furthermore, the creatures could later be trained in training grounds to become Elite Level Troops. "I''m not only short of money, materials, and resources, but also heroes..." With only Demon Blood busy running around, Qin Muye didn''t feel very secure. Today was the seventh day, the last day of the newbie period. After today, the only benefit left would be that wild creatures wouldn''t actively attack his territory. This meant that for the next 23 days, he must confront not only surprise attacks from other Lords, but also targeted actions from the natives. Indeed, in Qin Muye''s view, the natives were also hidden adversaries rather than collaborators. From Molik Copperbeard''s attitude, it was evident that the natives were constrained by the "Lord Era" rules and were all real beings. If Qin Muye were in their place, he would be disgruntled too. For example, the time they reluctantly sold him something as they passed by, but were compelled to do so because of the rules. But rules don''t mean the natives have no way to target Lords; this world isn''t owned by the Lords favored by fate, it''s not impossible for them to find ways to scheme against them. [Attribute] [Knowledge +1] [Defensive Power +1] This Apprentice Robe brought genuine joy to Qin Muye. It was finally something he could wear. He could indeed wear standard armor, but the problem was, the armor was too heavy. He could manage it for a short while, but not for an entire day. He dressed in it contentedly; the +1 to Defensive Power was an unprecedented breakthrough. [Apprentice Magic Wand] [Level: Basic] [Attribute] [Power +2] "I thought this thing was a fire stick, who would have thought it was actually a magic wand?" 2 points of Power was quite nice, his Power was still o up to now. After equipping it, his Magic Damage and Magic Effect increased substantially, especially for the Magic Divine Arrow spell, which went from 10 points to 30 points-more than what he managed through hard training. "There are also two Magic Scrolls, a Level 1 Water System Magic-Healing and a Level 1 Qi System Magic Attack Acceleration." "If it were a Magic Book it would be easier, Magic Scrolls are a bit hard to learn, plus they''re of the Water System and Qi System..." "But once you''ve mastered one spell, you''ve got a path to mastering many. Let''s start learning Healing for now. Looks like I''m in for another all-nighter. Hopefully, I can manage it in time." If he mastered the Level 1 Water System Magic Healing, the survivability of Demon Blood and his Magic Energy Spirit Monsters would improve greatly. [Magic Scroll-Healing] [Magic Level: 1] [Effect: Restores 10 Life Points to an allied troop] [Magic Scroll Attack Acceleration] [Magic Level: 1] [Effect: Increases the speed of a selected allied troop by 3 points, lasting for 10 minutes] Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The End of the Beginner Phase, Outrageous Rankings Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The End of the Beginner Phase, Outrageous Rankings ? [The 7-day beginner period is over, "Lord Era" has finished updating; the update is as follows:] [1: Remove all scattered resources, treasure boxes, and other materials] [2: Remove the rule that monsters only stay in one place without moving] [3: Difficulty of instances and monsters increases] [4: Increase the chance of encountering native inhabitants] [Please note: The Talent Lord leaderboard and weekly activities have commenced] Qin Muye looked at the brief update and his Mage Tower Territory that now lacked a layer of protection, making him understand the real struggle had just begun. Either they adapt or die, so the remaining 23 days are called the Adaptation Period. Firstly, the first point meant that basic resources, scattered resources, and various treasures could no longer be obtained by picking them up, which made the situation more difficult for all the Talent Lords, left with no choice but to rely on resource buildings or their own collection or struggles. As for the second point, although the monsters no longer stupidly stay in one spot and are able to roam around, combined with the end of the beginner period, it is very easy to be attacked by these monsters. During the Adaptation Period, monsters won''t proactively attack Lord Territories, but that doesn''t mean they won''t attack Lords who are out hunting and collecting. This further solidified Qin Muye''s idea of not venturing out unless absolutely necessary. This is related to the third point, and in Qin Muye''s eyes, the biggest crisis should be the fourth point. It meant that the Lords would soon have deeper interactions with the natives of the Magic Continent. This was an opportunity, but also a huge danger. People can be good or bad, who knows what type of person the first native they meet will be? As for the rest, it came as a surprise -- the leaderboard and the weekly activities, where game and reality intertwined, giving Qin Muye a sense of surrealism. He then opened the Lord leaderboard to see what the situation was like. [Lord opening the leaderboard for the first time, please enter your Lord code] "Pretty user-friendly, huh?" couldn''t help but chuckle Qin Muye. After some thought, he directly entered *** three characters. Yes, it was three censored asterisks. [This Monster Siege event will feature a speed kill competition, calculating the average speed from seven attempts.] [1st Place: 100,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 10,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 1 Advanced Treasure, 1 Rare Building Blueprint] [2nd Place: 100,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 10,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 1 Advanced Treasure] [3rd Place: 100,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 10,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 1 Intermediate Treasure] [4th to 10th Places: 100,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 10,000 of 4 types of Special Resources] "Well, might as well check the shop instead, forget about the Treasures and Building blueprints," Qin Muye knew that these things were beyond his reach; the people ahead were just too outrageous. All the Resources he had didn''t even total up to the rewards they offered. Of course, for those lords who wanted to compete in the rankings, Resources weren''t the main point; the main focus was the Treasures and Building blueprints. As for Qin Muye, the shop was his immediate reality, not the rewards connected to the rankings. Opening the shop, what caught his eye first were Building blueprints, and he quickly found what he needed. [Building Blueprint-Crystal Field: 1000 Points] [Building Blueprint Gem House: 1000 Points] [Building Blueprint Sulfur Field: 1000 Points] These three were the production buildings for Special Resources. There were also other urgently needed Building blueprints like the Market and Blacksmith, but those weren''t as expensive as the Special Resources, only costing 500 Points. Beyond these, there were even more extravagant Building blueprints that were out of reach for Qin Muye; he planned on securing the basic buildings first. As for Treasures, Troops, and other items, he had also browsed them. If he managed to secure the three Special Resource production buildings and some essential ordinary buildings, he would then purchase a Reclassification Certificate to quickly bring forth a new hero from the Magic Energy Spirit Monster. "Just not sure how Points are calculated, and then there''s the Monster Siege at noon today. Hope I can hold out," he thought. Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Weekly Events, Generous Rewards from Monster Siege Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Weekly Events, Generous Rewards from Monster Siege ? Time flew by, and it was already noon, Qin Muye last night had forcibly stayed awake all night and had fully learned the healing magic, and even taught it to Demon Blood. [Water System Magic: Healing (Recovery (Powerx 10) +10 Life Points, Cost: 5 Magic Value)] This move could fully restore the Life Value of the Magic Energy Spirit Monster, supporting the proverb that finding one general is harder than raising an army. Troops led by a hero and those without a hero are simply not on the same level. At level 4, Demon Blood not only upgraded from Basic Magic Power to Intermediate Magic Power but its attributes also increased significantly. [Hero: Demon Blood-Spirit Monster LV4 (1230/4600)] [Profession: Bloodbath Warrior] [Loyalty: 100 (Constant)] [Life Value: 100%] [Magic Value: 50] [Attack Power: 27] [Defensive Power: 24] [Power: 20] [Knowledge: 0] Even at 10% of its attributes added to the Magic Energy Spirit Monster, they gain 2 points of attack and defense, directly pushing those with only 7 points of attack and defense to double 9s. Adding the 3 points of attack from Bloodthirsty Magic, it could directly stack the Magic Energy Spirit Monster''s Attack Power up to 12 points. As for Qin Muye, he was still at level 3. Compared to Demon Blood, his attributes were so poor it was like the mother of garbage opening the door to a house full of trash. Therefore, he could only play a minor role in the background, mainly hiding in the Mage Tower to avoid being a drag. It didn''t matter that his combat power was weak, as long as he could produce stronger heroes and troops. Later, he could definitely build himself up using treasures, magic, and skills. As for encountering enemies in the future, Qin Muye had a simple plan-run if possible, and if not, let his subordinates handle them or crush them with various resources. He chose to use the wealthy playstyle. Although he was a bit poor now, it wouldn''t matter as The would rise up eventually. He wasn''t confident in himself, but he had confidence in his Talent and Profession. units] [Gold Coins x10,000] [Points x1,000] "What a fat loot!" Qin Muye was overjoyed. That was just from a Rank 1 Elite Level beast; what more if it were Rank 1 Champion Level or higher? Surely the rewards would be even more generous? From earlier hints, it was evident that the strength of the wild beasts depended on the combined strength of the Lord; he was Rank 1 Elite, so the dispatched were also Rank 1 Elite, and the rewards, definitely, were closely related to the strength of the beasts. "The monster siege leaderboard updated so quickly?" [1st Place, True Dragon Emperor, average speed: 0.1 seconds] [2nd Place: Demon Subduing Scholar, average speed: 0.12 seconds] [3rd Place: Wang Junzi, average speed: 0.13 seconds] [...] "Are you sure they belong to the same world as us?" Qin Muye looked at these speeds. They were facing Rank 2 beasts, yet each one was faster than the last. "Forget it, they are not on the same level, no need to think too much about it." Qin Muye then glanced at his own and Demon Blood''s experience, noting quite a gap still remained. [Lord/Scholar LV3 (2935/3200)] [Hero: Demon Blood-Boiling Spirit Monster LV4 (2230/4600)] "Only a bit over two hundred points to level up, Demon Blood needs half more, probably can level up tomorrow, not likely today." After checking, Qin Muye then eyed the three kinds of special resource buildings in the points store, wondering whether to buy Crystals, Gemstones, or Sulfur. "Moreover, have I gathered enough resources for the Mage Tower?" Qin Muye looked at his resource bar, and this time''s rewards had just filled the Mage Tower''s requirements. So now, Qin Muye was faced with two issues: one was to expand his buildings to better harvest resources, and the other was to save up and enhance the Mage Tower to Rank 10, allowing it direct upgrade. Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Level 2 Resource Production Buildings Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Level 2 Resource Production Buildings ? Qin Muye exchanged 1000 points for the Gem House building blueprints and built two of them. He then expanded all five types of resource buildings once, opting not to upgrade the Mage Tower in his territory to Tier 2. The reason was simple, if he upgraded to Tier 2, he might be classified as either a Tier 1 Champion or directly as a Tier 2 in terms of overall strength. Though the rewards from tomorrow''s monster siege would potentially be richer, he might not be able to withstand it. After he saw his rank at 267th on the leaderboard, he realized something: he wasn''t one of those protagonists who could sweep through the world easily; rather, he was a minor character always shouting "666," far from being a big shot, so it was better not to be greedy. [Logging Camp LV2: Every troop stationed per day can obtain 20 units of wood, limit (10/20)] [Quarry LV2: Every...] [Gold Mine LV2: Every troop stationed per day can obtain 200 Gold Coins, limit (0/20)] [Refining Room LV2: Every troop stationed per day can obtain 2 units of Mercury, limit (10/20)] [Gem House LV2: ...] The consumption was not small, especially for the Refining Room and Gem House. The expansion of just these four buildings alone consumed 400 of each basic resource and 40 of each special resource, taking nearly half of his current rewards. If it wasn''t for some leftover resources, he wouldn''t have been able to upgrade the remaining three buildings. However, the returns were quite significant. With the buildings fully staffed, the output of wood and minerals went from 200 per day to 800, a fourfold increase, and all produced resources were eight times their previous amount, which was no small sum for Qin Muye. If it weren''t for the fact that the resources needed for further expansion had an additional zero, he would have considered upgrading again, but alas, he was willing but unable, as resources were insufficient. After that, he exchanged 10,000 Gold Coins for Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, totaling 100. This completed the recruitment for one Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshop, with 477 left to recruit, needing 47,700 Gold Coins more, and it was uncertain whether he could gather that amount. 182 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were divided, with 100 allocated to the resource buildings. If there were no troops there, no resources would be produced tomorrow. According to Qin Muye''s observation, they needed to work at least 8 hours. Otherwise, the output would decay by the next day. The remaining 82 were arranged with 60 working on the farms and the remaining 11 following Demon Blood to continue sweeping the area, aiming to help Demon Blood gain another level today. As for recruiting ordinary Spirit Monsters to work in the resource buildings instead of using Magic Energy Spirit Monsters? With wild monsters knocking at his door and not even enough Gold Coins to recruit all the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, it would be a waste to spend Gold Coins on these weak creatures for production. Was he seeking his own demise? If he lost his life, even giving Qin Muye a mountain of gold would be useless. After that, he could fully assume the role of a hands-off manager. Apart from this, he also fancied the Knight and Mage reclassification certificates; the former could be used to cultivate Cavalry, the latter to complement his own legacy''s shortcomings and to cultivate a Magic System Hero. Unfortunately, he was poor! These were not even rare professions; redeeming one required 1000 Points. If the intensity of the monster sieges maintained like today over the next six days, then he could actually afford them. A thousand Points a day, the first three days spent on Special Resources buildings, the last three for the three Professional Certificates, and then the final day to decide whether to swap for Building Blueprints or another Professional Certificate, time would tell. So theoretically, he needed to artificially create a Champion Level Magic Energy Spirit Monster first in order to allow it to reclassify from a normal profession to a rare one upon being promoted to Hero. Otherwise, it would just be a normal profession. It''s not that the Points Shop lacked reclassification certificates for rare professions, but he simply couldn''t afford them, with the least expensive costing 10,000 Points, and he might not even afford them after the event ended. "Elite Level Soldiers are veterans; if they possess sufficient training and combat experience, they can reach it, but Champion Level is different. If I do not rely on ''Lord Era'' but instead choose to modify them myself, it involves immeasurable fields such as will and faith." Qin Muye also found relevant records in the Advanced Spirit Monster Experiment Manual, noting that the challenge of artificially creating Champion Level was not small without the unscientific method of ''Lord Era.'' Champion Level, known as Quasi-Hero in this Magic Continent, possesses certain abilities of a Hero unit; just one more step was needed to become a Hero. "If it were other Troops, the difficulty might have increased somewhat, but it seems I have a shot with these Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, provided their will is firm." There were no recorded cases in the Advanced Spirit Monster Manual of Spirit Monsters reaching Champion Level. After all, elevating Spirit Monsters from Low-Level Soldiers to Champion Level required not only sufficient Knowledge but also the aid of ''Lord Era.'' Otherwise, Qin Muye couldn''t have succeeded; it was truly a matter of good fortune to have the necessary conditions. Otherwise, it would be like trying to make bricks without straw. Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Traces of the Undead Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Traces of the Undead ? Qin Muye continuously refined his further plans for Magic Energy Spirit Monsters as the daylight faded unknowingly into darkness. There was much to be gained, but relying on these data to create a Champion Level Magic Energy Spirit Monster or to advance them further was simply impossible. It was not a short-term task but a long-term one, not only to research and develop a reliable artificial Champion Levels, but also to elevate the Magic Energy Spirit Monster Troop''s Level from 1 to 2, which was no small feat. "Master, I have returned. A large number of wild monsters have migrated around us once again, all from the Undead Clan. I suspect there is an Undead Clan graveyard nearby," Demon Blood said with a grave tone after returning. This made Qin Muye furrow his brow, "Undead Clan, it looks like we need to be vigilant ahead of time. If this is true, then today''s skeleton warriors attacking the city didn''t spawn randomly, but were dispatched by the indigenous Undead Clan." "We will check again tomorrow. If it''s still the Undead Clan, after the monster siege tomorrow, you must track down their traces." Qin Muye was no fool; he keenly sensed that this monster siege was definitely not as simple as imagined, and it was very likely an action against the natives of the Magic Continent after the "Lord Era" began to gradually relax its rules. Moreover, this was also a trial by the natives of the Magic Continent against the lords with Talents, all those who failed the test were annihilated, and naturally, those who were successful were dead. He opened the rankings; before there were 561 people, now it had dropped to 497. Most of the deceased Lords'' territories were in ruins, with a small part, like him, being Level 1 Lords. From his analysis at hand, if true destruction had occurred, the reason was simple: insufficient combat power externally. ''Survival of the fittest, eh!'' Qin Muye couldn''t help but sigh inwardly. However, there was now a more pressing matter before him, which was that there might be an Undead Force nearby. No wonder Molik Copperbeard was so impatient when he was stopped; after all, the Undead are the enemies of all living beings. An unexpected encounter with the Undead because of a trifle, even if the merchant troop was powerful, could still bring misfortune. Qin Muye''s concession relieved Demon Blood, "Yes, Master. Rest assured, in just 3 days, I can train these 100 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters into Elite Level." "Three days? Three hours a day? Isn''t that a bit too quick? Won''t there be any side effects?" Qin Muye asked, concerned. "This is all thanks to the Blood Warrior Training Manual that you taught me, and the training ground that gives me this confidence; otherwise, I wouldn''t dare to boast so casually," Demon Blood declared confidently. Since Demon Blood was confident, Qin Muye had no choice but to let him proceed. At most, he could help by casting the Healing magic. Of course, he could also observe how Demon Blood trained them; perhaps he could gain some experience. Practice was not his strength, but theory was no issue at all. After all, it was he who had taught Demon Blood the Blood Warrior Training Manual. "Then let''s do as you said. Shall we start now?" Qin Muye asked. "We start now. Time waits for no one. I''ll go down immediately to conscript the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters," Demon Blood replied promptly, and swiftly left to descend to the first floor of the Mage Tower. Nowadays, the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters and Demon Blood resided on the first and second floors of the Mage Tower, while the third floor was exclusively for Qin Muye, which was sort of a small privilege. "The points for the last day, should I exchange them for different lodgings?" Qin Muye thought. It wasn''t great to keep the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters cramped up together. "Never mind, I''ll see about that later." He was originally interested in the market; that building could buy, sell, and attract caravans. He also needed some trade to complete a sound territory system; relying solely on defeating monsters wouldn''t be enough to build a comprehensive domain. Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Elite Level at One Third Progress Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Elite Level at One Third Progress ? "Tsk, this training ground is really impressive, with a sort of rule-based enhancement. If it weren''t for the lack of corresponding knowledge, I would really like to study it," Qin Muye couldn''t help but marvel. If the training had a progress bar, then the one hundred Magic Energy Spirit Monsters would have completed one-third of their Elite training by now. Though their strength had not increased, Qin Muye could feel a trace of a subtle and intense aura emanating from them. It''s roughly equivalent to the transformation from fresh recruits to seasoned veterans. Otherwise, do you really think that just because they dominated a one-sided fight, they could go from new recruits to old soldiers? In reality, today''s fight was not only unfair due to the difference in size, but it was also a one-sided group beating without breaking the defense. Not to mention the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, even Qin Muye with all his Attributes and Skills would have dared to rush in. Therefore, not a single Magic Energy Spirit Monster was injured today, let alone losing any blood. If any had really gotten injured, Qin Muye would have had to seriously consider whether there was something wrong with that Magic Energy Spirit Monster''s brain. As it was, the training ground directly shortened this process, allowing a group of new recruits to transform into veterans. While they might not yet be seasoned fighters, they had begun to take shape. After all, this was just the first day of training, and it was already bugged enough. "Perhaps, it''s because they are all products of the ''Lord Era''," Qin Muye speculated. Soon, the training was complete, and it was probably around eight or nine o''clock in the evening. Qin Muye was not exactly sure about the specific time since he didn''t have a standard to go by, so he could only guess based on his feeling. "Master, today''s training has been successfully completed," Demon Blood reported, leading the hundred Magic Energy Spirit Monsters out of the training ground. Qin Muye didn''t hesitate to cast Healing, which he had used five times during the period. Although all the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were at full health, he cast it again anyway since he had plenty of Magic Value. Although his Magic Power recovery was fixed at 10 Magic Value points at midnight, he could also meditate to recover, which made Magic Value not a scarce resource for him. But it was different for Demon Blood. He could only recover 10 points a day, so unless necessary, he wouldn''t use magic, not even the Magic Eye, as it cost 5 Magic Value points. After all, Demon Blood''s total Magic Value was only 50 points, which couldn''t withstand such consumption. "Good job, go and rest. Tomorrow morning, a simple investigation of the situation of the Undead Clan will do. There''s no need for a sweep," Qin Muye instructed. Tomorrow at noon, there would be another monster siege, so it was better to conserve their energy. It seemed there was no longer much purpose in going out to sweep the area. He couldn''t even guarantee that the other lords, supposedly natural allies, harbored no malice towards him. A proper game was bound to have not only PVE but also PVP aspects. It''s just that the game content hadn''t unfolded yet. So, if he wanted to survive and thrive, then he had to continually become stronger, whether it was the territory, troops, or heroes. As long as it secured his goals, he would change things in the most profitable way possible, including prioritizing heroes and troops over his own growth. "The smith must be tough to forge iron," that''s true, but the problem now was that he was too weak to even lift a hammer, so he had to let the iron forge itself or even transform it into Iron Man''s armor to protect him and get through his vulnerable period. And it seemed he also understood that the essence of "Lord Era" was not in personal strength, but the synergy of territory, heroes, and troops, letting them develop a force from scratch. It wasn''t necessary to single-handedly dominate the entire force; making the force strong enough to nourish oneself in return was also viable, and this was the path Qin Muye was taking. If he had chosen Mage or Elemental Master at the beginning, perhaps he could have made the force worship him and achieve great power, but that would go against the core concept of "Lord Era," which fundamentally revolved around the term "lord." Military power was important, but it wasn''t necessary to display it on himself; displaying it through the loyal subordinates was just as effective, which is why he resolutely decided to develop the Spirit Monster, a type of troop with relatively modest strength. Looking back now, this action had brought him a lot of benefits. Spirit Monsters had the trait of never betraying, and heroes born from Spirit Monsters came with steadfast 100 Loyalty, akin to blind loyalty. Aside from being slightly weaker in strength, they were the perfect subordinates. But the lack of strength was not a problem; the existence of Qin Muye as a lord was to compensate for this flaw. Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Skeleton Soldiers, Skeleton Archers Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Skeleton Soldiers, Skeleton Archers ? At dawn the next day, Demon Blood led a small team out to search for traces of the Undead Clan nearby. They didn''t return until around eleven o''clock and, unfortunately, they had no significant finds, just cleared out some wild monsters. These wild creatures were all from the Undead Clan, which made Qin Muye even more certain of their presence in the vicinity. Otherwise, it would be quite improbable to say they randomly appeared. It''s not likely that they were all randomly from the Undead. However, now was not the time for Qin Muye to ponder these matters, as the monster siege was about to begin. [Wave 2, Your Comprehensive Strength: Elite Level 1, This time the wild monsters are: Elite Level 1 Skeleton Soldiers x 400, Elite Level 1 Skeleton Archers x 100.] "Changed profession? Isn''t this a bit much? Yesterday it was only 100 Skeleton Warriors, and today it''s Soldiers combined with Archers, and 500 of them at that." Qin Muye saw a dense formation of Skeleton Soldiers marching in neat steps in the distance- the front four hundred armed with swords and shields, clad in armor, were the Skeleton Soldiers, followed by the Skeleton Archers with longbows and short swords. Discipline-wise, this group of skeletons was indeed better than the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, even surpassing those trained for just one night. It was like a rabble facing a regular army, but the real test would come in combat. If we really get down to it, the skills of these three elite types of skeleton troops aren''t much different, and their attributes are similar as well. For example, Skeleton Soldiers have both an attack and defense of 5, very balanced, while the Skeleton Archers have 8 Attack and 2 Defense, and the Skeleton Warriors have 6 Attack and 4 Defense-the sum of attributes for each being 10 points. As for skills, there''s no difference whatsoever. The real difference probably lies in their coordination. The Skeleton Soldiers marched steadily toward the territory. Although there were only 400 of them, from Qin Muye''s perspective atop the Mage Tower, it was still a substantial number. On our side, there was a total of only 182 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters plus Demon Blood. "First cast Evil Curse on the Skeleton Archers-they can break our defense!" Seeing the Skeleton Archers starting to draw their bows, Qin Muye quickly notified Demon Blood. Even with Demon Blood''s boost of 2 Defense points, it was still best to play it safe. Demon Blood did not respond, but he showed his approach through action, immediately casting Evil Curse on the skeleton army. Then he cast Bloodthirsty Magic and Attack Acceleration on our side. yesterday''s. With disadvantages in equipment and numbers, only the attribute and skill advantages could barely even the playing field. Now, the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters had already started to lose life value, but this was also a bit of good news. After all, the Elemental Resonance skill was taking effect. Exchanging 1 point of life value for 1 point of attack power made their attacks much more ferocious. Furthermore, the 100 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters who had received training last night had also gained some experience, so upon recognizing this advantage, they began to consciously let themselves bleed to increase their attack power. Since the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters noticed their line was slowly being pushed back, these Skeleton Soldiers weren''t as strong in offense and defense as they were, but they were consistent and eroded steadily, and had it not been for demon blood moving to the back to clean up the Skeleton Archers, their situation would have been even more difficult. "The disparity in combat experience... it seems that the attribute increase at Elite Level might just be the icing on the cake, but the real strength lies in the experience and quality that match the title of ''elite."" Qin Muye understood the difference between elites and regulars. The previous Skeleton Warriors who attacked could be likened to wandering Rangers, relying solely on courage. But this time''s Skeleton Soldiers and Skeleton Archers were different; they could be called elite troops. If the attacking power were enough to break the defense, the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters would surely suffer damage. At that point, Qin Muye would have to step in to cast healing on his own troops to restore their life value; otherwise, his side would face annihilation. But fortunately, the defense was not broken! Of course, this was not absolute. If they suffered too many attacks, they would still take damage, which is why the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters could deliberately injure themselves to boost their attack power. As the number of dead Skeleton Archers and Skeleton Soldiers grew, the advantage gradually shifted back to Qin Muye''s forces. When the last Skeleton Soldier was punched to pieces by a Magic Energy Spirit Monster, this monster siege event finally came to an end. Yesterday, it took three minutes to resolve, but today, it took nearly fifteen minutes-a nearly fivefold increase in time. This caused Qin Muye''s heart to sink; tomorrow''s outlook seemed even less promising. Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Resources Armament! Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Resources Armament! ? [A brilliant victory, you have gained 8250 Experience.] [You have scavenged, gaining] [Basic Resources: 5000 units of Wood, 5000 units of Minerals, 5000 units of Food] [Special Resources: 500 units of Mercury, 500 units of Gemstone, 500 units of Crystal, 500 units of Sulfur] [Gold Coinx50000] [Points>5000] [Your Level has been raised to LV4] [You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You may choose one skill from the following three Skills] [1. Basic Magic Power (Attack magic damage increased by 5%)] [2. Basic Offensive Skill (Increases damage of melee attacks by 10%)] [3. Basic Reconnaissance Skill (Can investigate enemy information up to your own Rank)] [Your Level has been raised to LV5] [You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You may choose one skill from the following three Skills] [1. Basic Wisdom Skill (Allows learning of Level 3 Magic)] [2. Basic Defense Skill (Reduce physical attack damage received by 5%)] [3. Basic Tactics (Marching speed +10%, command effect +10%)] This wave directly raised Qin Muye''s Level to 5. After a glance, he chose Basic Reconnaissance Skill and Basic Wisdom Skill. The Basic Reconnaissance Skill was originally a temporary skill, and after obtaining it, the word "temporary" disappeared, while for the Basic Wisdom Skill, he felt that it could link with his Intermediate Academic Research, Intermediate Enlightenment, and Learning Ability, so he chose it. After all, it carried the word "wisdom". Otherwise, sending the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters into battle unarmed would be at a severe disadvantage. "If I''m not mistaken, the monster siege this time is very likely to have drawn troops from a nearby Undead Force. If that''s the case, Champion Level or even Hero units may appear in the next few days," he hypothesized. This was both good and bad news. The good news was that if he managed to survive this monster siege, then the nearby Undead Force would definitely fall into vulnerability, allowing him to send Demon Blood to exterminate this weakened force and prevent future troubles. However, the bad news was he had to survive the next five monster sieges and preserve enough strength. Otherwise, either his territory would be breached and all would be lost, or he would be too damaged to send out troops. Therefore, it was a huge gamble. Of course, there was another possibility, which was that the Undead Force''s strength was beyond Qin Muye''s imagination, with the enemy fearless despite such losses. If that turned out to be the case, Qin Muye would have to think of something else. The Blacksmith and Market were quickly constructed. As expected, the former could forge equipment, which included the Standard Set that came with a Standard Helmet, longsword, long knife, etc. Other equipment required blueprints, and forging also needed materials, like iron ore for the Standard Set, which was hard to come by. Qin Muye wasn''t counting on the Blacksmith, looking instead towards the Market, which had two sections: the store and the Trading House. The former was the default store in "Lord Era," while the latter was where Lords conducted their trades. Qin Muye naturally chose the store, where there weren''t many good items, mostly basic ones. This pleased him very much. He quickly found the equipment he needed. [Standard Set: Includes helmet, armor, shield, self-selected weapon. Price: 100 Gold Coins, 10 units of wood, 10 units of minerals] Without hesitation, Qin Muye swiftly snapped up 201 sets, then used the remaining Gold Coins to recruit 18 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, making a total of 200. He wanted to recruit more but had other plans for the resources. All weapons chosen were long knives suitable for battle. Then he distributed all the equipment. The extra set naturally went to Demon Blood. He already had equipment, but the longsword wasn''t very handy for him. For a brute force Hero like him, a knife was more suitable than a sword. Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Elite Level, Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Elite Level, Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster ? The dawn was breaking faintly as Qin Muye inspected 100 elite troops, which had been equipped with a full set of standard weapons and had their name changed to Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, inheriting the power of Blood Frenzy. [Troop Type: Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: Rank 1 Elite] [Life Value: 30/30] [Magic Value: 20/20] [Attack Power: 10] [Defensive Power: 14] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +5, Defensive Power +5] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +20] [Magic Resistance: Reduces magic damage by 5%] [Elemental Resonance: For every 1 point decrease in life value, gain an additional 1 point of elemental damage boost when attacking] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never falter] [Blood Frenzy: Activated to lose 1 Life Value per minute, Attack Power increases by 1 point] [Magic Warrior: Attack Power +1, Defensive Power +1, Life Value +10] [Treasure] [Standard Longsword: Attack Power +2] [Standard Helmet: Defensive Power +1] [Standard Armor: Defensive Power +2] [Standard Shield: 1 unit of Iron Ore] [Standard Long Sword: 1 unit of Iron Ore] [Standard Long Spear: 1 unit of Iron Ore] [Standard...] There were only three types of Armor, but there was a complete variety of weapons such as swords, spears, and halberds, all priced uniformly at 1 unit of Iron Ore. Then, Qin Muye began searching in the points store for a resource building that could produce Iron Ore, and sure enough, he found one. It wasn''t categorized as Special Resources; rather, it was under the normal mineral category. The cost was also not high, 500 Points could be exchanged for the building blueprints. Qin Muye decided to exchange and learned it immediately, then directly built two in his territory. After all, building construction also took time, and it just so happened they needed to rest too. Once the monster siege was over, he could let the Spirit Monsters take up residence and start producing Iron Ore. If everything went well, even if they pulled an all-nighter again tomorrow, there was no need to rush the production of 100 pieces; 40 would suffice. Then Qin Muye could recruit 10 more Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, which would be a pretty good outcome. Besides that, to be honest, there were quite a few resource-producing buildings, such as Hunter''s Cabins which could produce fur and food, with fur being used at the Tailor''s to make Leather Armor, Robes, gloves, and other Equipment Treasures. Furthermore, there were Sawmills to increase Wood production from lumber mills, and Mills to increase food output, among others. On the contrary, there were no derivative buildings for Special Resources. "If this goes well, let''s see if I can get all kinds of resource-type building blueprints along with the entire upstream and downstream industrial chain." Resources are key, and industries like the Tailor''s and Blacksmith''s that realize resource values are also very important. For example, his Spirit Monsters not only were equipped with the four standard Equipment pieces but also could use shoes, undergarments, gloves, etc., It''s just unfortunate that these were not sold in the shop. Moreover, in the future, essential items like cotton clothes and quilts would be needed. The weather is fine now, but that doesn''t mean it will stay like this forever. And since he now had a market, he needed a significant amount of materials to build his own trade industry-otherwise, where would the Gold Coins come from? Without Gold Coins, he couldn''t even recruit Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, let alone buy various nice things from the natives, which also required money. With enough Gold Coins, he would be able to recruit more Magic Energy Spirit Monsters to operate various buildings. It was fortunate that the first creatures he got were diligent in everyday tasks and not some other type of Troop. Once their combat power was complete, they could be deployed both in battle and in the kitchen. "After I wake up, I''ll use the remaining Gold Coins to recruit more Magic Energy Spirit Monsters; anyway, I''m not lacking that bit of time." Looking at the remaining 30,000 Gold Coins, Qin Muye would have thought it was a lot before, but now it honestly wasn''t. It simply wasn''t sufficient for anything major. Keep in mind that there were still 459 Spirit Monsters in his Magic Energy Spirit Monster workshop, which would cost 45,900 Gold Coins. Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Siege, the number of wild monsters exceeds a thousand! Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Siege, the number of wild monsters exceeds a thousand! ? At noon, Demon Blood led 100 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters to the forefront, with 100 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, two-thirds of which were Elite Level and fully armed, following behind. The remaining 317 untrained and bare-handed Magic Warriors were guarding within the territory, and this time Qin Muye didn''t hide in the Mage Tower-he had to join the battle as well. According to the patterns of monster sieges, 100, 500, this time it must be at least 1000 as a base. Even though there were Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, Demon Blood''s Magic Value was too low to support such frequent spellcasting. Indeed, Qin Muye only needed to handle spellcasting. [Wave 3: Your comprehensive strength: 1st Stage Elite. This time the wild monsters are: 1st Stage Elite Level Skeleton Soldiers 300, 1st Stage Elite Level Skeleton Spearmenx300, 1st Stage Elite Level Skeleton Warriors¡Á300, 1st Stage Elite Level Skeleton Archers>100] "Damn it, it really is 1000, and it''s only the third day. What about the remaining four days? Champion Level troops?" Even disregarding Champion Level, just a slightly greater number would be tough because if he recruited too many Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, he might not be able to afford that many of them. However, the possibility of Champion Level isn''t high, because while Elite Level can be trained, Champion Level cannot-it requires not just training but also a significant opportunity. In terms of Attribute, Champion Level wouldn''t be much stronger than Elite Level, it simply indicates that the troop has the potential to advance to Hero. As for Demon Blood, if not for the backlash of Magic Power, he would have been 2nd Order Champion Level, hence his Attribute is naturally much stronger than that of 1st Order troops. So, if a large number of Champion Level troops appear in the future, it would indicate that the monster siege isn''t just from the indigenous Undead Force around him, but spawned by "Lord Era," and that''s not good news. And if Hero units appear later instead of Champion Level troops, it can be confirmed that the surrounding Undead forces have been swept up by "Lord Era." If I do some extra work tomorrow early morning, I can produce another batch of Elites. Once this battle is over and the training ground is expanded, if I could train 200 Spirit Monsters at a time, that would be even better. This battle was much easier than yesterday''s. Although the number of wild creatures had increased, Qin Muye''s side had undergone a qualitative change with the 100 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. Additionally, with Qin Muye joining the fight, Demon Blood didn''t have to constantly keep an eye on the Magic timing. If it wasn''t for the fact that Magic Effects couldn''t stack, Qin Muye would have straight up used Evil Curse to reduce the opponent''s Attack Power to o and then kept stacking Bloodthirsty Magic on his own side. With this give-and-take strategy, it would be like cutting through butter - one slice per enemy. Unfortunately, there''s no such bug. With the demise of the Skeleton Archers, Demon Blood, along with the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, wreaked havoc everywhere, creating a huge void in the midst of the Skeleton Soldiers. Now the situation was decided, and with the ranged threat of the Skeleton Archers gone, Qin Muye took a sigh of relief. He was afraid, too. Throughout history, how many heroes had been killed by stray arrows? Not to mention him, just a nameless small fry. With his measly defensive power, even the Skeleton Archers, having had their Attack Power reduced by 3 points, could still breach his defenses. But with 417 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters in front of him, he wasn''t worried about Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Soldiers, or Skeleton Spear Soldiers reaching him at all. Time passed slowly, and now there was no suspense left in this battle. Qin Muye casually threw Bloodthirsty Magic, Attack Acceleration, and an Evil Curse at the enemy. Although it was indeed time to end the battle, he still couldn''t be careless, especially since he had no other use for his Magic Value. He glanced at the Life Value of the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and Demon Blood and then cast three Healing spells, topping them up completely. After the last Skeleton Spear Soldier died, the rewards naturally followed, still a large amount of Resources. Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The Impending Food Imbalance Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The Impending Food Imbalance ? [A brilliant victory, you gained 16500 experience] [You scavenged and obtained] [Ordinary resources: Wood 10000 units, Minerals 10000 units, Food 10000 units] [Special resources: Mercury 1000 units, Gemstone 1000 units, Crystal 1000 units, Sulfur 1000 units] [Gold Coin x100000] [Points ¡Á10000] [Your level has been raised to LV6] [You gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You can choose one skill from the following three skills] [1. Basic Mysticism (recovers 10% Magic Value daily)] [2. Basic Sailing Technique (increases sea movement by 50%)] [3. Basic Soul Summoning Technique (10% of enemy troops killed in battle become your Skeleton Soldiers)] [Your level has been raised to LV7] [You gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You can choose one skill from the following three skills] [1. Basic Pathfinding skill (reduces the terrain''s effect on movement by 10%)] [2. Basic Offense Skill (increases damage of melee attacks by 10%)] [3. Basic Magic Power (increases damage of attack magic by 5%)] Well, this annoys Basic Magic Power again, and here it comes up again. At level 7, he directly chose Basic Magic Power; the other two, he felt he didn''t quite need, and then felt his Magic Power churning within him-then there was no more. Time was lost, but the capacity for troops and heroes doubled, which means joint training as well as individual training can be conducted. After that, naturally, he purchased a large amount of resource-building and basic-building blueprints, such as the dwellings he needed, as the Mage Tower could no longer accommodate the 660 Spirit Monsters. Essential buildings such as the tailor shop, lumber mill, and mill were all required. After purchasing these, Qin Muye made a rough estimate and began construction on all the buildings. 13,000 points turned into 26 building blueprints. The first construction did not cost much in resources, but he still needed to pay for upgrades. For instance, the Blacksmith and Iron Mine, which he had already upgraded to LV2, also improved in effectiveness and were now in full swing. Of the 659 Spirit Monsters, 400 newly recruited Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were pulled away for training, while the remaining 259, including Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, were assigned to work in various important buildings to produce resources. He needed enough resources to work 8 hours a day, otherwise, the resource output would decrease or even stop altogether. During this time, Qin Muye also released Healing while training the 400 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters and continued to study the Spirit Monsters. Having gained the Basic Mysticism and Basic Wisdom Skills, Qin Muye felt he might be able to help the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters advance from troop level 1 to level 2. "Sigh, once the training is done, I''ll still have to spend money on equipment..." Qin Muye sighed. He still had 85,800 Gold Coins, which was enough to equip each Spirit Monster properly, but the problem was that these were likely just transitional equipment and would be difficult to deal with later. But ultimately he grit his teeth and equipped all the remaining 459 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, deciding to leave future issues for later and focus on surviving for now. If tomorrow brings more than 2000 Skeleton Soldiers, he was going to have a headache-such a huge mass was terrifying. And the day after tomorrow, and the day after that. By the current doubling rate, he would have to face 8000 Skeleton Soldiers the day after tomorrow. How was he to fight that? But it wasn''t without hope, after all. If he could convert all 659 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters into Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, there might still be a fight to win, but the aftermath... Qin Muye was already feeling the food crisis. Each day, a single Frenzy Blood Warrior Spirit Monster required 9 units of quality food, while a Magic Energy Spirit Monster needed only 6 units of food. However, feeding all 659 would need 4,254 units daily, a major expenditure. Fortunately, the recent rewards have been plentiful. Along with aggressively cultivating farmland and establishing a positive cycle of food harvest, he was barely able to maintain a balance with a little surplus food. Qin Muye estimated that unless he accelerated expansion and increased farmland, with the current situation, he could support up to 700 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters at most, not counting the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. That''s why he exchanged everything for basic building blueprints and resource building blueprints. Because once his Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters finished training, once the monster siege event ended, his little territory would face a food shortage. "Damn... I need a Hero to manage this." The thought alone gave Qin Muye a headache; he was not cut out to manage state affairs. Chapter 30: Chapter 30: The Strength of the First Tier Chapter 30: Chapter 30: The Strength of the First Tier ? Another busy day had passed, and it was already Qin Muye''s 11th day on the Magic Continent. Opening the leaderboard, his own force''s overall strength was still at the 1st Elite Level and hadn''t become the 1st Rank Champion. However, his rank had advanced quite a bit, climbing from 267th to 203rd, probably due to the contribution of the 200 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and the full armament of all Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. This showed that the lords ahead of him were terrifyingly strong. Especially in the monster siege velocity ranking gained this time, the top three were still the True Dragon Emperor, the Exorcist, and Wang Junzi. He had no idea how these people could achieve such a fearsome speed in killing monsters. What does 0.1 second mean? He couldn''t even blink that fast. As for his rank on the velocity leaderboard... he didn''t make the list at all. Unlike the general leaderboard that recorded all the lords, this one only recorded the top ten, with the 10th place having an average speed of 43 seconds. "So many have died again... If this keeps up, I''ll soon be at the bottom," Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly. After three waves of monster siege events, there were now only 371 lords left. Today''s fourth wave would undoubtedly be more difficult; it might knock some off the top, leaving just 300. And that was just one event, not even truly touching the original inhabitants'' system of the Magic Continent. Qin Muye even suspected it was some kind of a gu-raising game, otherwise, why would it be so vicious? "The strong get stronger, and the weak get weaker..." he murmured. The stronger the overall strength, the stronger they were against the wild beasts in the monster sieges, and naturally, the rewards obtained after killing them were much better. The rewards for 3rd Level wild beasts were simply not the same as those for his 1st Level beasts. Now, after three waves of monster sieges, the top ten on the leaderboard had reached the 3rd Level, especially the True Dragon Emperor in first place, who had already become Elite 3rd Level. From this, Qin Muye guessed that the other party must be at least Level 30+ with a 3rd Level territory; otherwise, it would have been impossible to achieve a 3rd Level evaluation. A territory is the reality behind the comprehensive evaluation. He also wanted to level up, but he didn''t have the guts. His territory was so cramped that he couldn''t even walk properly, let alone upgrade to 2nd Level. Even surviving this monster siege as the 1st Rank Champion seemed unlikely. "In summary, it''s still the same sentence, ''To forge iron, one must be strong oneself!"" "After those 400 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters are all transformed into Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, I should possess the strength to protect myself... I guess." Alright, no matter how strong, they''re only Level 1 troops, and even if they underwent transformation and training, they could only match, not genuinely become Level 2 troops. He needed enough time and knowledge to further improve the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters. Now that he had obtained the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, Qin Muye also acquired plenty of Level 1 extreme data; all he needed now was to settle and refine it to upgrade the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters to Level 2 troops. Qin Muye didn''t plan to transform all the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters into Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, he still intended to use the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters as the base sample, after all, although their attributes were not as good as the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters'', their plasticity, potential, and applicability were far superior. He estimated that it would suffice to have about 1000 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters on standby, led by Demon Blood. Furthermore, these Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters were essentially a sub-species derived from Demon Blood Spirit Monsters, still technically falling within the category of Demon Blood Spirit Monsters. Just like the Skeleton Archers and Skeleton Warriors may have different names, they are still Level 1 troops like the Skeleton Soldiers. So as long as Qin Muye upgraded the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters to Level 2, he could naturally do the same for the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, saving quite a bit of cost. "After this monster siege event is over, I''ll upgrade the Mage Tower to Level 2; then I''ll be able to strengthen Spirit Monsters, though I guess the gains will probably be minuscule." The "Spirit Monster Experiment Manual" and "Advanced Spirit Monster Experiment Manual" Qin Muye had were pretty good, but unfortunately, they required a Level 2 Territory. As long as he didn''t die this time, reaching Level 10 was quite simple. It''s just that he didn''t quite understand this experience increase rate, nor did he know what experience model it was based on. As he was pondering this, the time for today''s monster siege event had also arrived; as the clock hit zero, Qin Muye looked at the newly refreshed notification, cursing in his heart. "Damn, a Hero unit!" [Wave 4, Your Comprehensive Strength: Elite Level 1, This Round''s Monsters: Elite Level 1 Skeleton Heavy Cavalryx100, Elite Level 1 Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiersx100, Elite Level 1 Skeleton Magesx100, 1 Undead Clan Hero Unit] Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Death Curse Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Death Curse ? "How can we fight this..." Qin Muye raised his hand to cast an Evil Curse, then enhanced his own forces with Bloodthirsty Magic and Attack Acceleration. As the 100 Skeleton Heavy Cavalry charged, Qin Muye didn''t even have time to use Basic Reconnaissance Skill before he noticed that the enemy hero unit was on the opposite side, holding a magic wand in his left hand and a magic book in his right, muttering words. Seeing this, Qin Muye''s pupils shrank, hoping for Demon Blood was futile now, as he was currently battling with 200 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters against the Skeleton Heavy Cavalry. The enemy hero unit was also a skeleton, dressed in a long magic robe, mounted on a skeletal horse. "What to do, I''m..." Qin Muye suddenly remembered that he also had an attack skill, the Magic Divine Arrow from Fire System Magic. "Go!" Qin Muye decisively cast the Magic Divine Arrow, hoping to interrupt the opponent''s spell casting. The arrow, imbued with the element of Fire, burst out in a flash toward the Skeleton Hero, a strictly single-target skill. The Magic Divine Arrow struck the opponent but did not hit its mark; instead, a ripple dispersed from the opponent''s body, blocking Qin Muye''s attack. Although it didn''t stop the enemy from casting spells, the wavering Soul Fire in its eye sockets indicated its surprise at Qin Muye''s ability to rapidly unleash spells, given its instant- cast nature. "A shield? I don''t believe it, continue." Qin Muye gritted his teeth and continued to release Magic Divine Arrows, seizing the opportunity to use the Reconnaissance Skill to scan the opponent''s attributes. [Hero: Serica Moli LV11] [Profession: ???] ... Only a name and level were discovered; nothing else was revealed, clearly beyond what his Basic Reconnaissance Skill could probe, given the rank involved. From the analysis so far, level 10 and above are considered Rank 2; otherwise, Mage Tower wouldn''t have required his Lord Level to be at level 10. He didn''t know how much Life Value the opponent had, but obviously, being a hero meant it was expressed in percentage terms, but clearly, the opponent didn''t have as high as 756 Life Value, as they couldn''t withstand many Divine Magic Arrows before missing the following shots. "Luckily, the opponent was just a beginner; otherwise, I might not have been able to win..." Qin Muye let out a sigh of relief. If it had been a more skilled Mage, he might not have won. Before Qin Muye could even react, he suddenly felt a pang of palpitation. He then saw a wave of gray-white dust sweeping towards him, and naturally, the epicenter was that deceased Undead Hero. "Retreat, everyone retreat!!!" Qin Muye and Demon Blood both shouted, and all the spirit monsters rapidly retreated. Unfortunately, they were a step too late. Most of the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters managed to evacuate in time, but a few were caught in the blast, resulting in significant casualties. The Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, being of Elite Level, managed to withstand this lethal damage. [You suffered a Death Curse, reducing Life Value by 10%] Merely being grazed at the edge cost him ten percent of his Life Value. [Death Curse: Defensive Power -10, morale decrease, lasting 70 minutes] This was more than just plain damage; his Defensive power had directly dropped by 10 points; this was a significant problem. It should be noted that his troops of Skeleton Heavy Cavalry, Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiers, and Skeleton Mages, like his subordinate spirit monsters, all carried equipment. Although the gear was all basic, the enhancements were nearly the same, but in terms of quality, theirs were much better than his standard equipment. So in reality, the attributes of these three troop types and the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were not much different, except they had the advantage in terms of skills. If it weren''t for this 10 point decrease in Defensive Power, following the death of the undead hero opposite, he would have been assured of victory, but unfortunately, there was no if. However, it was precisely because of this that the second offensive attempt of the spirit monsters became even more terrifying. Lower Defensive Power meant they would receive more damage, which in turn would result in a stronger attack response. The Elemental Resonance of Magic Energy Spirit Monsters exchanged 1 point of Life Value for 1 point of Power, not dying from a single strike meant an explosive increase in attack power. The Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters were even more fearsome, doubling their attack in one strike; now, it was truly a fight for victory at the expense of their lives. However, there were some exceptions, like spirit monsters affected by the Death Curse, whose Life Values dropped too low and were severely wounded right away. As for healing, Qin Muye was at a loss; there was nothing he could do since he couldn''t use healing magic. Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Black Iron Treasure Chest (Hero) Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Black Iron Treasure Chest (Hero) ? Qin Muye silently retreated to the back to meditate and recover Magic Power, preparing for the upcoming Healing. Despite his ability to cast Magic due to remaining Magic Value, Demon Blood was entirely occupied, trying to shake off the entanglement of the Skeleton Heavy Cavalry and Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiers with his 200 residual Life Value, hoping to break through their siege and kill the Skeleton Mages first. Although these Skeleton Mages had only single target attacks with low Attack Power, leaving no penetration on their armor and at most causing 1 point of Magic Damage, they could reduce their Attack Power. The duration might be short, just 10 seconds, but with the ability to stack up to 3 times. Meaning, reducing their Attack Power by 3 points, combined with the already existing Weakness Curse, that was a whole 8 points of Attack Power gone. Not to mention the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster, even Demon Blood couldn''t bear it; his Attack Power was only 42 points, roughly equivalent to losing a quarter of his strength. Therefore, he also couldn''t afford to split his attention to cast Healing on his own troops at this time. This was a battlefield, where he was up against numerous Skeleton Heavy Cavalry and Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiers, not something just anyone could handle. These 300 Skeleton Soldiers were even tougher to deal with than the 1000 from yesterday. They hadn''t been this strong in the past three days, plus they had equipment then. By now, it could be basically said that most of the Spirit Monsters had half their Life Value left, but correspondingly, their damage had also become higher. The original Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were now capable of exchanging blows with the Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiers, where either the Magic Energy Spirit Monster would kill the Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldier with one swing, or the other way around. High Attack Power and low defensive power led to a situation of kill or be killed. But it was a bit better for the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. After all, their converted Attack Power was twice as high as that of the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, and being of Elite Level, they had 10 more Life Value points, so they wouldn''t face a one-for-one situation with the Skeleton Heavy Cavalry but could take a couple more hits instead. However, the Skeleton Heavy Cavalry couldn''t withstand even one hit from the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. With lower Life Value, naturally comes higher Attack Power. Although the losses were a bit severe, the situation was continuously moving toward the better side. At least, after much sacrifice, the Skeleton Heavy Armor Soldiers and Skeleton Heavy Cavalry had been virtually annihilated, and the Skeleton Mages weren''t a match at all. Although they were called Mages, their Magic Damage wasn''t high, focusing more on attaching negative statuses, just like that Undead Hero, seemingly not adept at slaughter. [A hard-fought victory, you earned Experience 11,550] [You lost 72 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, 13 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters] [After looting, you gained] [Common Resources: Wood 20,000 units, Minerals 20,000 units, Food 20,000 units] Qin Muye felt that he could take a gamble. If their will was strong enough, maybe he could create another Champion Level Spirit Monster, and then turn it into a Hero unit. Of course, that would depend on their own will. Qin Muye had no way to solve this. The top priority now was naturally to recover his Magic Power. Without Magic Power, this Magic Value, he was unable to cast the Water System Healing Magic. Luckily, it only took him 30 minutes of meditation to fully recover his Magic Power, after all, this time he had exhausted it completely, so the recovery took a little longer. As for the one Black Iron Treasure Chest, it came with a Hero suffix, which should be an additional reward for killing that Undead Hero. ''The fourth wave brought Hero units, it seems certain that this time, the monsters summoned for the siege are from the surrounding forces.'' ''Three more waves to go... tough battles ahead.'' Now that Hero units are appearing, as well as well-equipped Heavy Cavalry, Heavy Armor Soldiers, and even Mage Units, the remaining three monster sieges will definitely be even less optimistic. The loss of 88 Spirit Monsters in this battle alone left him with only 571 Troop numbers. Tomorrow''s monsters and Heroes will surely be stronger. How could he withstand that? You must understand that those Magic Energy Spirit Monsters were trained; though not Elite, they certainly had sufficient strength. "It''s time to increase the Troop numbers. Whether we can afford them later is secondary, we must prioritize survival." Qin Muye also felt helpless, fortunately it wasn''t too late. This wave had brought him 200,000 Gold Coins, enough to recruit 300 more Magic Energy Spirit Monsters to fill the gaps. If today''s wave could wipe out 88 of his Spirit Monsters, tomorrow they might be able to wipe out all of his Spirit Monsters. "The most important are the Hero units..." After Qin Muye recovered his Magic Value, he got up and cast Healing, directly restoring all the Spirit Monsters'' Life Values to full, except for those two with the permanent Death Curse who could only recover to 5 Life Points, with greatly reduced Healing effects. "You should know about Demon Blood. Now, this opportunity is laid out before you. Are you willing?" Qin Muye came to the two stronger Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, his tone serious as he offered them a choice. The two Magic Energy Spirit Monsters looked at each other and then spoke weakly, "We are willing to serve our master!" Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Level 1 Death System Magic Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Level 1 Death System Magic ? [You have opened a Black Iron Treasure Chest (Hero), you obtained] [Undead Mage Certificate] [Basic Death Magic Book] [Basic Treasure: Ore Cart] [Basic Treasure: Undead Robe] [Basic Treasure: Skeleton Magic Wand] "This truly lives up to a Black Iron Treasure Chest with a Hero suffix. Although it didn''t gift any Gold Coins or Resources, the items are much better." The Undead Mage Certificate and the Basic Death Magic Book are both part of the heritage of an Undead Mage. The former records the methods of cultivation and training, while the latter contains level 1 Death Magic, not many, just five. They are Weakness Curse, Dissolving Beam, Death Fog, Dark Rotten, and Magic Divine Arrow. That''s right, Qin Muye also saw the Magic Divine Arrow, a Death System Magic Divine Arrow that was described just like his Fire System Magic Divine Arrow, even the damage hadn''t changed, only the system differed. [Weakness Curse: Enemy troop Attack Power decreases by 5 points, lasts for 10 minutes, consumption: 5 Magic Power Points] [Dissolving Beam: Enemy troop Defense Power decreases by 5 points, lasts for 10 minutes, consumption: 5 Magic Power Points] [Death Fog: Summons a thick fog, where enemy troops within the fog have their Death Defense and Attack Power decreased by 1 point. Lasts for 10 minutes, consumption: 5 Magic Power Points] [Dark Rotten: Removes one positive enhancement from a type of enemy troops, consumption: 5 Magic Power Points] Aside from the Magic Divine Arrow, all the Death System Magic in the book were debuffs against the enemy. That''s only the magic contained in the book. If the Death Hero had unleashed all of them before, he surely would have lost. [Ore Cart] [Rank: Basic] [Attribute] [Daily Minerals +10] As for the Basic Treasure, the Ore Cart, well, it can only be said to be somewhat useful. An increase of +10 minerals a day; if it were before, he would have been overjoyed, but now, it really was just slightly noticeable. He casually threw it into the Supplies Warehouse, this thing would increase on its own without needing to be equipped, nor could it be equipped. If it had been before, he would not only need to exchange Points for consumables to increase Knowledge but also exchange for a Mage Certificate, as he needed a Mage-type hero. But now, there was no need. Hadn''t he obtained an Undead Mage Reclassification Certificate from a treasure box? It wasn''t considered a rare profession, as Undead Mages had appeared before when he was meditating to increase Magic Power. Then, he needed to learn the contents of the "Corpse Bone Curse" Undead Mage Certificate and afterward transform the two Magic Energy Spirit Monsters afflicted with the Death Curse, to see if he could elevate them to Champion Level. Of course, even if they didn''t reach Champion Level, he still needed to find a way to either assimilate or remove the Death Curse within them. As for how to advance to Champion Level, Qin Muye felt that blessings and misfortunes come hand in hand. If he could integrate that Death Curse into the bodies of the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, thereby generating Power, they might not reach Champion Level, but their strength would still increase. Of course, the precondition is that the Magic Energy Spirit Monsters can withstand it because, for them, this is an unbearable torture. So, in order to get these things done by tomorrow noon, Qin Muye needed to have enough powerful Learning Ability, which is why he thought of increasing the Knowledge Attribute. As a scholarly profession, he should only increase the Knowledge Attribute, so it''s not like he''ll go increase Power instead. After using the five consumables, his Knowledge Attribute directly shot up to 67. With equipment and a Basic Treasure, he, at Level 8, only had 17 points in total, which was truly lacking. From this, one can understand the gap between common professions and rare ones, and the difference between a Lord and a hero who ascended from a Champion Level troop. The quality difference is just too great. "After surviving this disaster, I need to find a way to quickly enhance the Knowledge Attribute," Qin Muye thought. With the Knowledge Attribute soaring, he could feel his thinking speeding up, especially in learning. It was like switching from a tricycle to a Lamborghini; probably because the increase was too much, without a gradual progression, which gave him this illusion. At this point, he had no time to sort out anything else; he picked up the "Corpse Bone Curse" and started to read and study it. After a quick glance, he remembered the contents; upon careful contemplation, the meanings started to emerge. "I underestimated the amplification of the Knowledge Attribute on my two Talents..." He had thought he would need an entire afternoon to learn the "Corpse Bone Curse," but given the current rate of progress, it would take him at most two hours to master it thoroughly. This led him to a new decision: if he survived this monster siege and still had enough points, he would exchange for some consumables that increase the Knowledge Attribute for future reserves. While the outside world was in chaos, Qin Muye was enjoying a peaceful time, fully immersed in studying. Soon, he found the information related to the Death Curse. Like the Blood Frenzy in the "Blood Warrior Training Manual," it was a Secret Technique that could be engraved within the body and would erupt with a terrifying curse upon death. The stronger the Magic Power of the engraved person, the more powerful the resulting curse. Luckily the Undead hero that he faced before was only Level 11; if it had been any higher, they might have all been wiped out-a situation where someone pulls others to die with them. Through the study of the Death Curse, Qin Muye gradually devised a plan in his mind on how to address the issue and turn it to his advantage. Chapter 34: Chapter 34: The Legacy of the Undead Mage - "Corpse Bone Curse Chapter 34: Chapter 34: The Legacy of the Undead Mage - "Corpse Bone Curse ? "Healing!" Qin Muye cast a healing spell in an attempt to cure the Magic Energy Spirit Monster that had been afflicted with a Death Curse, but, regrettably, he ultimately failed to save it. After he had learned the "Corpse Bone Curse" and delved into the study of the Death Curse, a secret technique, it was already night. He then naturally began the healing process, but unfortunately, during the final step, the Death Curse within the Magic Energy Spirit Monster''s body couldn''t be reversed into a secret technique by him, causing an outbreak of both Death and Curse powers, leading to its instantaneous death on the spot. "You see, not all Spirit Monsters are as fortunate as Demon Blood to become Champion Level, so you can give up. I will ensure you no longer have to suffer this pain," Qin Muye said to the remaining Magic Energy Spirit Monster. "Master, your kindness and compassion fill me with sincere gratitude. If my death can further your success, then let my life be your stepping stone!" The Magic Energy Spirit Monster''s body radiated a thick grey-white color and a decaying aura of death, yet its will was extremely resilient, showing no desire for death but rather an active and uplifted spirit. Hearing this, Qin Muye also fell silent. He knew the Spirit Monsters'' loyalty to him was extremely distorted and blindly devoted, but actually feeling it was another matter altogether. "I have felt your loyalty, so you must carry this loyalty into your convictions," said Qin Muye before burying his head in data comparison. His thought process was simple: find the problem, solve the problem! The Magic Energy Spirit Monster did not utter any more pledges of loyalty to avoid disturbing Qin Muye, knowing it was not the time to do so. As time ticked away, Qin Muye finally summarized all the issues and had a pre-plan to resolve them. He had made attempts before, but without practical data, many things were unclear. A gleam of magic power flashed in his eyes. At this moment, Qin Muye used the Magic Eye on himself, without the aid of "Lord Era." Then, flows of magic power, elements, and more appeared before his eyes. Inside this Magic Energy Spirit Monster, there was not just magic power and elements, but also a grey-white Power of Death continuously spreading, suppressing its vitality until the Power of Death completely extinguished both the magic power and elements, after which it would claim the life of the Magic Energy Spirit Monster. However, luckily, the essence of the Power of Death could also be considered a type of element, though not a conventional one. For example, the Meditation Technique recorded in the "Corpse Bone Curse" captures the element of the Power of Death and transforms it into magic power. Therefore, the key to success is magic power. But before that, he had to remove the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind from the Magic Energy Spirit Monster''s body-these four elements formed the basis of the Elemental Resonance Skill. The vanguard resisting the Power of Death was these four elements, and the previous Magic Energy Spirit Monster had died because of an outbreak caused by these elements. Value was not yet full, it was surrounded by an aura of death. [Troop Type: Magic Energy Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: 1st Rank Champion Level] [Life Value: 5/5] [Magic Value: 40/40] [Attack Power: 0] [Defensive Power: 0] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Death Curse Physique: When attacked, will unleash a magic energy curse, causing all enemies within 10 meters to suffer a 10-point reduction in Attack Power and Defensive Power, and deals 10 points of Death Attribute damage] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +40] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never falter] [Curse Entanglement: Each attack can release a Curse Magic Ball, reducing the Attack Power of the target by 5 points, stackable up to 5 times] [Death Energy Emission: Life Value Limit decreases by 10 points every day] [Introduction: The mad creation of a certain Lord, who infused the Power of Death into the body of a Spirit Monster, creating a creature on the verge of death, cursed. Yes, even more insane than the previous Champion Level Spirit Monster-highly recommended to be confined in Akam Asylum, it doesn''t matter whether it''s the DC one or Cthulhu''s!] "..." Qin Muye read the Introduction and had a nagging feeling that it was somehow targeting him. "Master, I have succeeded," the Magic Energy Spirit Monster spoke. Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Death Curse Priest, Evil Languageè·¯Spirit Monster Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Death Curse Priest, Evil Language¡¤Spirit Monster ? [Your Champion Level Spirit Monster has successfully promoted to a Hero unit using the Undead Mage Certificate and has acquired the rare Profession: Death Curse Priest, officially renamed as: Evil Language Spirit Monster.] After observing that the opponent''s ability to emit death energy stemmed from its potential limit, Qin Muye naturally used the Undead Mage Certificate on it right away. Being at the Champion Level really made a difference, allowing it to reclassify directly into the rare profession of Death Curse Priest-though it seemed that its attributes were somewhat skewed. This is a war mage-type hero that specializes in negative states, and moreover, it''s the Death Type of negative states. [Hero: Evil Language Spirit Monster LV1 (0/1000)] [Profession: Death Curse Priest] [Loyalty: 100 (Constant)] [Life Value: 100%] [Magic Value: 50] [Attack Power: 0] [Defensive Power: 0] [Power: 20] [Knowledge: 0] [Hero Talent] [Garden Luck: Luck +1] [Curse Aura: All enemy troops on the battlefield have their Attack Power reduced by (Power x 1) points, Defensive Power reduced by (Power x 1) points.] [Death Curse Aura: All enemy troops on the battlefield lose 1 Attack Power and 1 Defensive Power per minute, stackable up to (Power x 1) layers.] [Magic Wisdom: Gains an additional 10 points of Power and 50 Magic Value per level.] Talent feared beheading tactics even more than Qin Muye did, guessing that a single 6 Attack Power Skeleton Warrior could kill him with one blow. Therefore, it was essential to equip him with basic treasures that increased Defense, or else he could only stand behind Qin Muye as a mascot, with Qin Muye having to protect him when necessary... The once young and strong appearance had now become one with loose skin and a hunched body, looking like he was in his seventies or eighties. "Thank you, Master. With these spells, you won''t have to take action yourself during tomorrow''s wild monster siege." Talent''s voice was very hoarse, as if his throat had been burnt. "There''s no hurry for that. You should have had enough sleep by now. Just in time, I''ll teach you the ''Corpse Bone Curse,'' and later you can try to train your own Spirit Monster Troop just like Demon Blood." Qin Muye knew that this was just the beginning. With Talent, he now had a mage troop. For now, Talent''s normal attack involved launching a magic ball infused with death and curse towards the enemy. How to say it, the current effect is not bad, able to reduce the opponent''s 1 Attack Power and 1 Defense Power, and cause Death Type magic damage, able to stack up to 10 layers, with potential for growth. But the speed of the magic ball is another story, it''s just too slow, so Qin Muye also needed to figure out a solution, otherwise the trained troops would likely be a smaller version of Talent. For example, increasing the speed of the magic ball, transforming it from a ball into a beam, or firing multiple magic balls at once to change from a single target attack to an area attack, and so on. All these needed to focus on the ''Corpse Bone Curse.'' Plus, his 67 Knowledge points hadn''t been invested yet, so he had to hurry up with these matters. After all, today was the 5th wave, the attacking wild monsters would definitely be stronger, hero units were certain to appear, and the monsters were definitely fully armed. [You are explaining skills to Evil Language Spirit Monster...] During the explanation, Qin Muye also passed the Basic Magic Power skill book to Talent, who precisely needed this skill. After learning it, it would save a selection opportunity. In Qin Muye''s eyes, this was an essential skill, capable of increasing magic damage, especially since Talent primarily increased Power, currently only by 5%, but it was no small amount for Talent. The Death System Magic Divine Arrow had its power increased under the enhancement of Basic Understanding of Death, dealing (20¡Á11) + 20, which was 240 points of Death magic damage, and more importantly, it only cost 4 Magic Power Value. Even if it was Demon Blood, his Magic Divine Arrow damage was just at (35¡Á10) + 10, which was 360 points of magic damage, but the problem was Demon Blood was level 7, while Talent was only level 1, and Talent at level 1 gained 10 points of Power, with an extreme focus on Power points, not adding to Attack Power, Defense, or Knowledge at all. After level 2, Talent''s damage from Death System Magic Divine Arrow would surpass Demon Blood''s. This, however, was quite normal. There are differences between the Magic System profession and the Warrior System profession. Demon Blood could be considered a balanced battle hero, not only capable of melee combat but also able to buff himself and debuff enemies. Qin Muye was confident about Demon Blood going out alone to clear areas, but not Talent, who must have sufficient protection, and without Attack Power and Defense, the amplification for his troops was significantly less, so he could only serve as support. Attack Power and Defense are crucial for leading troops, after all, this is ''Lord Era,'' not ''Magic Era,'' where magic is just a support. Chapter 36: Chapter 36: The most comfortable battle Ive fought Chapter 36: Chapter 36: The most comfortable battle I''ve fought ? [The 5th Wave, Your Overall Strength: 1st-Tier Champion, This time the monsters are: 2nd- Tier Walking Corpses x 1000, Hero Unit from the Undead Clan ¡Á 1] "Ah, so the Undead don''t consume food, which means you can recruit as many as you can, right!" "But come to think of it, when was my overall strength evaluated as a 1st-Tier Champion?" Qin Muye remembered that before, he was still considered a 1st-Tier Elite. Although he didn''t know when his evaluation was upgraded, he guessed it was probably related to the birth of Evil Curse. "A 1st-Tier Champion facing a 2nd-Tier troop kind, it''s now confirmed that these monsters are the surrounding Undead force, otherwise if they were spawned by ''Lord Era,'' I should be facing 1st-Tier Champion monsters." For the natives, Champion-Level troops, or rather those under their command, are Quasi- Heroes, who can be raised into Heroes, and there aren''t many of them around; how can they appear in such numbers? Heroes might be numerous, but it''s not like they''re everywhere, so that leaves only the 2nd- Tier monsters. "Do Champions have to fight monsters beyond their level? Luckily I have Evil Curse, otherwise I would have truly been in trouble today." A Hero + 2,000 walking corpses would be impossible for this little territory of mine to withstand. [Hero: Sears Moli LV15] [Profession: ???] An entity similar to an Abomination, enormously fat, emanated a Corpse Aura as it approached, giving Qin Muye the impression of a butcher from a pork stand. Difference being, this butcher didn''t hold a knife, but a magic wand? Sears didn''t charge in like the previous Undead Hero, but instead led the 1,000 walking corpses, watching Qin Muye from afar. "A bunch of weak Spirit Monsters, a Mage apprentice? What gives you the right to kill my sister!" Sears''s voice was loud, and as he spoke, a large number of cracks opened in his bloated skin, releasing a wave of greenish poison fog. "???" Qin Muye truly hadn''t expected this Abomination and the previous skeleton to actually be related-was there going to be a ghost or a Corpse Witch appearing next? "Ambush, attack, kill him first before bickering!" Qin Muye decisively gave the order. Chat? With such a good opportunity, why talk when you could ambush? Why discuss the reasons for killing his sister when it was clear they are the ones who came looking for trouble first? Moreover, who knows if the other side was just stalling for time? Considering the other side had a magic wand, though they resembled an Abomination and seemed like a melee fighter, they were actually a Mage. The 1000 Walking Corpses were quickly exterminated, yet the damage was not trivial. When the Walking Corpses died, they exploded, emitting green poisonous mist. Luckily, he was downwind, and the wind carried the mist far away. Compared to yesterday''s Death Curse, this poison mist was quite trivial. Not to mention the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster, even the Magic Energy Spirit Monster only suffered an addition of a Poison status, which was time-limited and something Qin Muye could handle even while sustaining health. As for today''s Abomination Mage, he didn''t go for a self-destruct as vehemently as yesterday''s, dying quite decisively. [A crushing victory, you have gained 16,500 Experience] [You have looted the following:] [Common Resources: Wood 30,000 units, Minerals 30,000 units, Food 30,000 units] [Special Resources: Mercury 3,000 units, gemstones 3,000 units, Crystal 3,000 units, Sulfur 3,000 units] [Gold Coin x 300,000] [Points x 30,000] [You have obtained a Bronze Treasure Box (Hero)] [Your Level has risen to LV9] [You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You can choose one Skill from the following three Skills: ] [1. Intermediate Mysticism (recovers 20% Magic Value per day)] [2. Basic Understanding of Death (Death System Magic power +1, Magic Value consumption -1)] [3. Basic Defense (reduce physical attack damage received by 5%)] Chapter 37: Chapter 37: If You Have Bad Luck, Dont Open Treasure Boxes! Chapter 37: Chapter 37: If You Have Bad Luck, Don''t Open Treasure Boxes! ? After choosing Intermediate Mysticism, Qin Muye casually added 1 Free Attribute Point to Knowledge. This time, not only had Qin Muye leveled up by 9 levels, but Demon Blood had also been upgraded to Level 8, and he had learned the Basic Pathfinding Skill. [Basic Pathfinding Skill: Reduces the impact of terrain on movement speed by 10%] With this, his consumption in terms of movement would be lesser, and it would be even better if he could learn Basic Logistics Skill. Shadow had risen 3 levels directly, upgrading Basic Understanding of Death, Basic Mysticism, and Basic Magic Power to the Intermediate level. [Intermediate Understanding of Death: Death System Magic power +2, Magic Value consumption -2] And he was just 600 Experience Points away from reaching Level 4, which was good news. By now, Shadow''s Power Attribute had reached 50 points, which was terrifying. It must be said that it is no wonder given his hidden Profession''s extreme stat distribution. "My leveling efficiency is just high, I was way behind Demon Blood, but now I''ve already surpassed him by one level." Demon Blood and Shadow had only gained ten thousand Experience Points from this battle, but Qin Muye was different; apart from the ten thousand, he also received an additional 65% Experience. "A Rank 2 Troop is worth 30 Experience Points, which seems quite small now, even a Rank 1 Elite is worth 20 Experience Points." It was simple to calculate, with a total of thirty thousand Experience Points to split among three people, and a thousand Walking Corpses equating to thirty Experience Points each. After briefly checking his own Points, Qin Muye started to exchange for the Building blueprints he hadn''t completed exchanging for before. This time, however, he prioritized exchanging for the blueprints that would produce food, followed by Wood and Minerals, and Gold Coins was last. You gotta say, having saved up Points for two rounds, he had really fattened up, allowing him to exchange for all the remaining resource production Building blueprints he hadn''t yet acquired. Then, of course, he went into overtime to learn and construct them all. As for the basic buildings, he merely followed the industry chain to exchange them, as well as for dwellings, wells, and other building blueprints. "Wealth makes life enjoyable." Qin Muye knew the importance of these buildings, that''s why he exchanged them all. Now with Shadow providing strength, there was no need to worry about the upcoming monster siege event; tomorrow morning there would be 400 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters born, and with the addition of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, Demon Blood, and Shadow, as long as no Rank 3 Troops show up, there basically shouldn''t be any major problems. Even if Rank 3 Troops did arrive, under Shadow''s negative effects, their strength would greatly diminish. However, he was currently only Rank 1 Champion Level overall, and Rank 2 Troops and Rank 2 Heroes were off the charts, so it was highly unlikely that even Rank 2 Elite Level would be encountered. In order to research a high-Luck Spirit Monster, he would need a Garden Elf because the ability originated from them. The remaining four treasures were all resource output types. The Wood Cart would increase his wood by 10 units daily, and the Golden Bag would give 500 Gold Coins. The Seed Bag was more to Qin Muye''s liking, as it could produce 100 food seeds each day, even though the types of seeds were random. The last item, the Spring Eye, increases food by 10 units daily; Qin Muye thought this was most likely just producing clean water, making it the most useless since he exchanged for the Building blueprints of a well, and once he dug a well, why would he worry about water? After a glance, he tossed them all into the resource warehouse, where they would take effect just by being there. Even a mosquito''s leg is still meat, after all; it''s not like he would just throw them away. "Points reset to zero, time to save up resources again, and then upgrade all the buildings to LV3." With two more days to go, according to the rewards for the monsters'' siege, the next two waves should bring 40,000 plus 50,000 in resources, a total of 90,000; if really necessary, he could exchange for more from the Points store later. Once all buildings were at LV3, he would then upgrade his territory to Rank 2. Currently, he wasn''t in a rush to upgrade the Territory Rank. Of course, even if he wanted to, he couldn''t because he was only Level 9, and he needed to be Level 10 to meet the Rank requirements. Thinking of levels, he couldn''t help but feel puzzled; just how did those people on the leaderboard level up so quickly? He knew it involved monster grinding, but how exactly? Keep in mind that in the early stages, once you kill the wild monsters, they''re gone, so where did they find so many wild monsters? It wasn''t about whether they could defeat the monsters but rather the issue with movement and the availability of wild monsters. If he let Demon Blood hunt monsters all the time, its Level could also be over 30+, but there just weren''t that many monsters available. That''s why Qin Muye found this matter so perplexing. Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Reduction at the Bottom of the Rankings Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Reduction at the Bottom of the Rankings ? "Resources are not a major issue for now; I''m self-sufficient every day thanks to a large number of basic buildings," Qin Muye looked at his own resource column. With the Spirit Monsters working and Blood Frenzy guaranteeing combat power, many things became easier. [Basic Resources] [Food: Daily Output 11425] [Minerals: Daily Output 3500] [Wood: Daily Output 3500] [Gold Coin: Daily Output 35000] [Special Resources] [Gemstone: Daily Output 180] [Crystal: Daily Output 180] [Sulfur: Daily Output 180] [Mercury: Daily Output 180] At first glance it seems like food could increase by over eleven thousand units a day, but in reality, about ten thousand units of food are consumed every day. The Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster consumes twelve units a day, Magic Energy Spirit Monster nine units a day, and adding in the consumption of Qin Muye, Demon Blood, and Blood Frenzy amounts to barely a ripple. It''s precisely because he exchanged large amounts of basic resource building blueprints to build and upgrade them all to LV3 that the food resources have a surplus of over a thousand units per day. If it were just the food given by monster sieges, it really wouldn''t last more than a few days. As for ranks, this time he planned to further advance the Magic Energy Spirit Monster. Besides the Elemental Resonance ability, he also planned to include an effect modified from the Death Curse. This was based on data obtained from Blood Frenzy and another Magic Energy Spirit Monster that perished due to the Death Curse. As for the possible existence of Death Energy Emission? That''s out of the question. Qin Muye could balance the Power of Death and Element quite nicely. Keep in mind that the Elemental Resonance on the Magic Energy Spirit Monster was inspired by Demon Blood''s experience with Magic Rebound, which was reducing it to a level that wouldn''t harm itself while gaining benefits, combined with the secret technique Blood Frenzy to create Elemental Resonance. Now, he naturally aims to reduce the negative effects of Death Energy Emission to a degree that it won''t harm the Magic Energy Spirit Monster, and then using the secret technique, Death Curse, to modify it into a similar new skill. "However, if I do this, I''ll also have to modify Elemental Resonance, otherwise, there will be a conflict." Currently, Elemental Resonance actually encompasses only the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, so they must be separated to create a new cycle rather than being combined with Blood Frenzy, or else they''ll conflict with the new Power of Death. Although the Power of Death is technically an Element, it isn''t part of the same system. Otherwise, why would there be a distinction between Elemental Masters and Undead Mages? In fact, if Qin Muye had enough Knowledge about the four grand Elements, he could completely disassemble them and form four brand-new Skills, just like with the Power of Death. Unfortunately, he does not. Before, he wanted to exchange for a Mage Reclassification Certificate, but it was postponed again due to the development of his territory. So, he could only consider it after the next monster siege. But first, he needed to finish exchanging the remaining basic buildings and then exchange for the consumable Items he needed, namely those that could temporarily increase the Knowledge Attribute. He did think about exchanging for Treasures, but unfortunately, they were all Advanced Treasures starting at seven-digit Points. Rare building blueprints started at around five digits and didn''t even include construction resources, which made them even more precious. Therefore, high-end Items were out of reach, and he couldn''t afford them. The key was to get the basic infrastructure done right. "What a pity, the Trading House in the market is just for show." It''s not just Qin Muye who is lacking; all Lords are short on goods. It''s simply not feasible to sell good Items in the Trading House, much better to go to the store instead. Chapter 39: Chapter 39: 2nd Tier Troops, Magic Spirit Monster Chapter 39: Chapter 39: 2nd Tier Troops, Magic Spirit Monster ? [Please note, one of your Spirit Monster Workshops has undergone a subtle change] [Your Magic Energy Spirit Monster Workshop has transformed, resulting in enhanced attributes and skills for the produced Magic Energy Spirit Monsters] [Please name this troop type and the troops] [You have obtained new building blueprints: Unnamed Troop Building] [Please note that this troop building is for Rank 2 troops, and you are unable to use it] "???" "Why can''t I recruit the troop building I''ve worked so hard to modify? You''re telling me now that I can''t use it?" Qin Muye had planned to send his Rank 2 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters on a rampage, but suddenly he''s told he can''t use them-nonsense. If it was a troop building he couldn''t use that he constructed from the blueprints, he might understand, but now he absolutely couldn''t accept it. However, Qin Muye''s refusal did nothing to change the outcome; he could only grumble and ended up renaming the Rank 2 Spirit Monsters to Magic Spirit Monsters, and transformed the troop building into a Magic Spirit Monster Factory. [Troop Type: Magic Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: Rank 2] [Life Value: 50/50] [Magic Value: 50/50] [Attack Power: 17] [Defensive Power: 17] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +7, Defensive Power +7] On hearing this, Qin Muye''s face fell: "No, I got tricked. It''s unusable. Got to wait until the territory reaches Rank 2, and I''m still 1 Level short." The Demon Blood had brought up an impossibility. If there were no issues, Qin Muye wouldn''t be idly reading books; he would have called them over to level up a long time ago- he wasn''t short on Gold Coins. The thing he had most in surplus now was Gold Coins. Due to underdeveloped commerce, he could only use them to recruit Troops and buy daily necessities in the store. As for recruiting more Troops, that wasn''t in his current plans. Even if he recruited them now, they would only be ordinary Magic Energy Spirit Monsters, not Elite Level. So, if he really went ahead with recruiting, 100 Magic Energy Spirit Monsters would consume 900 units of Food. And turning those into Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters would mean a daily Food consumption of 1200 units. His current daily Food surplus would instantly plunge into deficit, utterly unsustainable. If he wanted to recruit again, he''d need to expand the farmland or find some other way to increase his Food supply. Only then would he consider recruiting further. Previously, due to a lack of combat power, Qin Muye had resorted to this measure. But now that his combat power was ensured, he''d rather wait for the territory to reach Rank 2 and then directly recruit Rank 2 Magic Spirit Monsters. Wouldn''t that be better? "Rank 2? Does that mean we can proceed after tomorrow''s monster siege is done?" Demon Blood said, a tad excited. Qin Muye was Level 9, Demon Blood Level 8, and Evil Tongue Level 3. Even though Qin Muye had the highest level, he was actually the weakest in reality, with only the strength of a normal person-he was just a bit smarter. Strategic command was hardly his forte. His talents lay more in learning and research. He was even more of an auxiliary character than Evil Tongue. In terms of Lord''s strength, Qin Muye felt that he would definitely be at the bottom. After all, not everyone would choose a Profession with absolutely no combat capability like him. But if someone saw his situation, they would probably think of the rise of his domain since unique Troops combined with the nature of his Profession name made it easy to figure out. Qin Muye hadn''t thought of hiding it. After all, he was in the middle of nowhere, where not even the original inhabitants, much less Lords, made an appearance. For this reason, Qin Muye also complained inwardly. So much for increased native encounters... Fine, they didn''t lie. He had met two Undead Heroes, and probably had to face two more in the next two days. Compared to last week, it indeed increased-they had doubled. These natives weren''t the least bit friendly, but that was okay. Qin Muye wasn''t friendly either. After the last wave of monster sieges finished the day after tomorrow, Qin Muye would send Demon Blood out with the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters to locate the Undead Forces'' home, and then annihilate them. As for the possibility of them having support in the background? That wasn''t his concern. After all, with the current situation, one could say they were sworn enemies. Qin Muye had destroyed so many of their Soldiers and Heroes; there was no way they''d let bygones be bygones. Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Capturing a Hero - Second-Order Elite Spider Walking Corpse Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Capturing a Hero - Second-Order Elite Spider Walking Corpse ? [Wave 6, Your Overall Strength: Rank 1 Champion, the wild creatures this time are: Rank 2 Elite Corpse Spiders x1000, Undead Clan Hero Unit x1] "Is the difficulty this high? I''ve shot straight up to Rank 2 elites," Qin Muye frowned as he watched 1000 creatures with the upper bodies of women and the lower bodies of spiders surge towards him. Not only had their strength increased, but their size had also grown significantly. The Walking Corpses he had encountered yesterday were only the size of an average human, but today''s Corpse Spiders were the size of cars. "A rare profession?" Qin Muye looked at the appearance of the Undead Hero, which was similar to the Corpse Spiders. However, compared to the previous Abominations and skeletons, this one at least could be identified as female. [Hero: Cloth Moli LV18] Like before, nothing could be investigated beyond the name, obviously due to being Rank 2. Moreover, the opponent could not only lead the charge but also move and cast spells at the same time, something the previous two Undead Heroes could not do. By the looks of it, she was of the type that practiced both magic and martial arts, and more importantly, her casting was instant! Clearly, like him, she had taken advantage of the rules of "Lord Era". This was an event, and she had been forcibly conscripted, so naturally, she possessed the corresponding rule abilities, that is, Strategic Magic. [Cloth Moli uses Weakness Curse; allied troop Attack Power decreases by 7 points, lasting 90 minutes] [Cloth...] Attack Power, Defense Power, Movement Speed, and other attributes were directly reduced. The opponent was doing this, but Qin Muye was no pushover. He deployed curses like Curse Aura, Death Curse Aura, Weakness Curse, etc., all cast over the enemy Corpse Spiders. Then Qin Muye cast Beneficial Magic like Attack Acceleration and Bloodthirsty Magic on his own troops. Demon Blood immediately led all the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters into a Blood Frenzy charge. It was just a mutual reduction of attack and defense strengths, leaving both sides evenly matched. The opponent seemed to have Level 2 Death Magic, but with just the Curse Aura alone, Xieyu had a direct 52 point attack and defense advantage. Even if the Corpse Spiders were fully equipped with Basic Treasures, they couldn''t withstand such calamities, especially since the Death Curse Aura was also taking effect, reducing the enemy''s attack and defense by 1 point every minute. In this way, both sides had their attack and defense severely reduced to the limit, but to be truthful, the Undead on the other side were at a disadvantage. The reason was simple: their side had more than just 52 points in attack and defense, and as time passed, the opponent would surely lose. [Troop Type: Corpse Spider] [Troop Rank: Rank 2 Elite Level] [Life Value: 100/100] [Attack Power: 40] If it were not for Qin Muye''s orders, Bloodthirsty Magic would naturally have wished to tear the opponent limb from limb, but since there was an order, he naturally would not disobey, as a constant Loyalty of 100 made Qin Muye''s existence far outweigh his own life in Bloodthirsty Magic''s eyes. Demon Blood also received Qin Muye''s orders soon after. His attack and defense had been reduced to the bottom, but that didn''t mean he couldn''t cause damage. Rules were rules, reality was reality. His battle with the Corpse Spider Hero was back and forth, and he even had the upper hand. The reason was naturally that he had support from Bloodthirsty Magic. "My great master is truly merciful; he even wants to capture you, an Undead. Hmph, thank your luck," Demon Blood narrowed his eyes as the blood-red aura around his body grew thicker. He began to actively accelerate the secret technique, Blood Frenzy, causing his Life Value to drop faster and faster. In contrast, his Attack Power naturally rose and even broke through his negative state. When the Corpse Spider Hero heard this, a look of dissatisfaction pulled at her deadpan face, but soon, with a full-on assault, the 2nd Rank Elite Level Corpse Spider couldn''t withstand the onslaught of the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster that exchanged blood for an increase in Attack Power. After all the Corpse Spiders had been annihilated, a large number of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters surrounded her. Qin Muye had said to capture her alive, and naturally, they were going to do just that. Even though the Corpse Spider Hero was strong, reaching Level 18, she couldn''t face so many Spirit Monsters attacking her. Moreover, Bloodthirsty Magic continuously afflicted her with a multitude of negative states. With Qin Muye''s Healing Skill deliberately keeping her alive and Demon Blood leading the offense, her ability to resist grew weaker, and eventually, she was pinned to the ground by the swarming Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, unable to even struggle. [A crushing victory: You gained 22,000 Experience] [You have captured a Hero: Cloth Moli] [After looting, you obtained] [Ordinary Resources: ...] [Special Resources: ...] [Gold Coins ¡Á400,000] [Points x40,000] Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Advance Quest, Talent Ascension! Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Advance Quest, Talent Ascension! ? [Your level has increased to LV10] [You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point] [You can choose one skill from the following three] [1. Basic Resistance (Reduces received magic debuffs and damage by 5%)] [2. Intermediate Wisdom Skill (Allows the learning of Level 4 Magic)] [3. Basic Finance Skill (Increases daily income by 125 Gold Coins)] After considering his own level, Qin Muye chose the Intermediate Wisdom Skill. To him, the other two skills weren''t very useful. Had the Intermediate Wisdom Skill not been available, he probably would have chosen Basic Resistance. Besides that, Demon Blood also upgraded, reaching Level 9. Though Qin Muye had an experience of 22,000, in reality, Demon Blood and Evil Speech each only had 13,000 normal experience. Demon Blood upgraded from Basic Defense Skill to Intermediate Defense Skill. [Intermediate Defense Skill: Reduces physical attack damage received by 10%] From 5% to 10%, doubled, which was quite good. Evil Speech this time did not jump three levels, only increasing by 2 levels, reaching Level 5. He subsequently learned two skills, Basic Wisdom Skill and Basic Intelligence. While Qin Muye possessed Basic Wisdom Skill, the appearance of Basic Intelligence intrigued him greatly. He wondered why it hadn''t appeared for him, perhaps just bad luck... [Basic Intelligence: Increases the Hero''s Magic Value Limit by 10%] At first thought, it was quite a powerful skill, directly increasing the Magic Value by ten percent. Qin Muye wanted it too, even if there wasn''t an increase in the Magic Value Limit, but from the name alone, he knew it definitely was a good skill. Of course, that wasn''t the main issue. The main issue was that he discovered his experience was locked at the back, preventing any leveling up, which caused his expression to change instantaneously. If he couldn''t level up, wouldn''t he just be ruined, only able to idly wait for death in the future? However, fortunately, "Lord Era" soon provided an explanation for him. [You have reached Level 10, now issuing an Advance Quest] Oh, he actually found them in the Points Shop; a Magic Guild building blueprint for fifty thousand points, and the Library blueprint was slightly cheaper, just thirty thousand. The repair of the Magic Pool was also hindered by the Element Core, but it didn''t specify it needed to be in good condition; a dried-up one would also work. About this, Qin Muye had no idea where to find these items. However, soon, Qin Muye stopped bothering with these frustrating matters and instead decided to check the technological enhancements brought by the Spirit Monster Experiment Manual, though he didn''t have much hope for how much enhancement it would provide. [Spirit Monster Attack Power Enhancement: Spirit Monster Attack power +1] [Spirit Monster Defense Enhancement: Spirit Monster Defense +1] [Spirit Monster Life Value Enhancement: Spirit Monster Life Value +10] These were the three technological enhancements from the Basic Spirit Monster Experiment Manual, and they could be described as optional... [Spirit Monster Magic Luck: Learn Level 2 natural Magic, Luck Technique] [Spirit of Spirit Monster-Cheer: Movement Speed +1] [Spirit Monster Physique-Magic: Magic Value +10] [Luck Technique: After release, Luck +1, lasts 10 minutes, consumes 10 Magic Power points] Apart from the Luck Technique, the others were really just standard, adding very little to impress. But the Luck Technique was indeed top-notch, directly adding 1 point to Luck. If it were the original Garden Elf, it might be even more impressive, though the addition was a bit small. He wondered if it could later be inherited by a Hero. So, he immediately began researching Spirit Monster Magic-Luck. [You have begun researching Spirit Monster Magic-Luck, Cost: 10,000 Gold Coins, Duration: 48 hours] The basic was 1,000 Gold Coins, and naturally, the advanced one was 10,000 Gold Coins. But Qin Muye wasn''t short on money... presumably. Well, he didn''t have a lot of money, but he did have some. At least maxing out all the Spirit Monster enhancements with money wasn''t a problem, although the time requirement was a bit disappointing to Qin Muye; he had thought that spending money would instantly yield enhancements. Chapter 42: Chapter 42: The Origin of the Red Wind Plain and the Undead Chapter 42: Chapter 42: The Origin of the Red Wind Plain and the Undead ? "How is it? Has he confessed?" Qin Muye came to the prison and asked the interrogating Xieyu at the entrance. Though it''s called a prison, it really consists of just a few small individual cells. But ever since the Spider Walk Hero Cloth was captured, he has been absolutely unable to escape. This jail not only inherently possesses the effects of Magic Ban and weakness, but unless someone opens it from the outside, there''s no way out. "He said quite a bit, master. Our situation is not optimistic," Xieyu''s tone was grave, and then he began to elaborate on the history and current situation of the area they were in to Qin Muye.No?v(el)B\\jnn Qin Muye''s territory was located in the Red Wind Plain, an area that was once under the control of the Silver Star Alliance, a group formed by mages. It was affected to some extent by the Beastman rebellion, but that wasn''t the main point. The crux was that this place was the origin of the Beastman, the region where slavery of the Alien Clan was most prevalent. All sorts of inhumane experiments emerged continuously, until finally the gods of the Alien Clan joined forces to strike against the Mage Alliance, turning this area into a chaotic mix of Divine Power and Magic Power. It was rare for anyone to pass through here. At irregular times each year, the air would turn red, marking periods when Divine Power and Magic Power chaos would escalate and engulf the entire region in extreme vortices. Moreover, one would never know when this would erupt or how long it would last. The chaotic intertwining of Magic Power and Divine Power, creating red storms, was naturally due to the fall of a Great Mage and a deity. That''s why it was called the Red Wind Plain, though it was originally known as the Fertility Plain. And naturally, the Silver Star Alliance withdrew from the area as it became uninhabitable, leaving behind a mess. This mess included, but was not limited to, inaccessibility, undead Beastman, and various kinds of terrible environmental issues, among others. As for the Beastman, they were a rather awkward species. The gods of the Alien Clan simply did not acknowledge these Beastmen as their kin, so they left after the initial conflict, and the mages didn''t think to take these slaves with them, thus leaving them behind. And as time passed, the Beastmen, lacking sufficient supplies, naturally died off. In the end, a small number became undead and formed their own power. The battles between gods and mages rendered the region Qin Muye was in barely habitable, with most parts not even suitable for Spirit Monsters, let alone the undead. Xieyu also found out how Molike got there. They arrived using Teleportation Magic and made deals with the undead Beastman-like Qin Muye''s Spirit Monster Manual and the Magic Book he needed were obtained through exchanges with these undead Beastman. After all, they were just skeletons and Walking Corpses, which are low-level Undead. Unless they can continue to raise their Rank, they simply cannot develop intelligence. For these skeletons, Walking Corpses, and other low-level Undead, the manifestation of becoming heroes is the development of intelligence. From Cloth''s mouth, Qin Muye also learned the location of this Undead Force''s territory, which was within the tomb of an Undead Mage. The tomb of an Undead Mage is probably equivalent to a Mage Tower. Of course, an Undead Mage can also build a Mage Tower. It is a matter of personal choice, not compulsory. Through continuous expansion, they had nearly turned the tomb into an Underground City. ''How did the incarnation projection of the Wisdom Tree manage to get in there?'' Qin Muye was quite puzzled as he thought about the first native he had encountered, who clearly had ulterior motives. ''No need to guess, it must have been aimed at me, after all, I am too obvious.'' The Red Wind Plain is very special, where Divines have died, and it is also considered a place of shame for Elves and various other Alien Clans. These four Undead heroes originally came from the Elf Clan, so they formed a new Clan with the surname Jasmine. As for why they chose that as a surname, Qin Muye had no idea. He had asked in the forbidden tongue, but they did not say. ''I thought I would be able to relax after surviving the monster siege, but it turns out I''m not relaxed at all. With the imminent disaster of the Red Wind, it''s fortunate that I haven''t encountered it yet, but if it erupts, won''t I be doomed?'' From what he could see, the Red Wind Disaster wouldn''t affect him for now, but the problem is that eventually, with the expansion of both Magic Power and Divine Power, it will sooner or later cover the area where he is. This was already concluded from the information provided by Cloth. The Red Wind Disaster is eroding the last safe area of the Red Wind Plain. His territory doesn''t have legs, so how can it run? The only solution is to resolve the Red Wind Disaster. If it wasn''t a threat to life, Qin Muye would be willing to concede, but now it''s clear he cannot back down. ''This round has completely turned an external threat into an internal worry...'' Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Rare Reclassification Certificate - Elf Spider Queen Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Rare Reclassification Certificate - Elf Spider Queen ? [You killed a hero and gained an experience value of 1650.] [You scavenged and obtained a silver treasure box (hero).] [Please note: You have reached the rank limit and cannot gain experience values.] "???" After Qin Muye had killed the Spider Walk hero with Magic Divine Arrow, he found it odd that this was all he got, completely out of his expectations. "So I just got a treasure box?" Qin Muye was slightly incredulous. This was a hero. Aside from other things, you''d at least expect some special resources, wouldn''t you? He could understand not receiving experience, as he didn''t lack for that, but not receiving resources was baffling. Unfortunately, his objections received no response at all. Luckily, Qin Muye then handed over the silver treasure box to Misfortune: "Here, you open it. You carry 1 point of luck. Maybe you can get something good." Misfortune didn''t hesitate and directly opened it, then reported back the contents to Qin Muye. [Elf Spider Queen Reclassification Certificate (Rare)] [Building blueprints: Elf Spider House (Rare)] [Treasure blueprints: Spider Armor] [Treasure blueprints: Spider Blood Blade] [Treasure blueprints: Spider Talisman] Apart from these five items, there were also regular resources and special resources, but compared to the blueprints and the Reclassification Certificate he obtained, they were worlds apart. prison. He wondered when the "Lord Era" would get rid of this corpse refresh mechanic, which had caused him to lose too much material. Of course, it might also never disappear. If it hadn''t been to complete a task, Qin Muye certainly wouldn''t have killed this Spider Walk Hero; he could have studied the Undead Clan, and incidental to that the transformation structure, which would have been very beneficial. As for studying a living subject, frankly, he didn''t have the nerve; with his small build, even though the Spider Walk Hero had many negative states, a single foot from its car-sized body could crush him. For the sake of his life, it was better to be cautious. "Tomorrow is the last wave of the monster siege, should we try to capture the undead hero alive?" From this Spider Walk Hero, Qin Muye had gleaned some information about tomorrow, such as the troop type being Evil Corpse Knights, like the Spider Walk, both being Elite Level of the Walking Corpse and also a specialized rare troop. And the Undead Hero was a rare-level profession above that of the Undead Knight, he was uncertain of the specifics, but the strength was certainly formidable. This Undead Hero had been an Elf Swordsman in life and was later transformed into a beast-type akin to a Centaur, so technically he was a knight, though he did not ride a horse because his lower body was that of a horse. And not just any horse, but supposedly stitched together with a Nightmare, which is why they were able to create the special second-rank Elite Undead Troop, the Evil Corpse Knights. The numbers weren''t great, only about a hundred, fully armed, and these 100 Evil Corpse Knights under the lead of this Undead Knight could slaughter all the combined troops of the Jasmine Elf family. They could rightfully be called the ace of this undead force. Of course, much of this is credited to the Undead Knight, as only under his leadership it was possible; without him, they couldn''t achieve it. In addition to the 100 Evil Corpse Knights, there were also some Skeleton Soldiers, Walking Corpses, and other basic troops; if tomorrow was indeed the total attack, it was very likely to be a full force outing, confronting not only the formidable Evil Corpse Knights but also a large number of Skeleton Soldiers and Walking Corpses. "I need to think of a way to prepare in advance," he thought. It wasn''t Qin Muye who needed to prepare, but rather Demon Blood and Evil Speech; what did he need to prepare? At most, he could cast some magic on the battlefield, or use the Magic Divine Arrow to sneak attack the enemy hero, what else could he do? Chapter 44: Chapter 44: The Seventh Wave of Undead Emerges in Full Force Chapter 44: Chapter 44: The Seventh Wave of Undead Emerges in Full Force ? [Wave 7: Your overall strength: Rank 1 Champion. The wild monsters for this wave: Rank 2 Elite Evil Corpse Knights ¡Á 100, Rank 1 Skeleton Soldiers ¡Á 2,000, Rank 1 Walking Corpses x 2,000, Undead Clan Hero Unit x 1] "Damn... Is the number this ridiculous?" The concept of 3,000 undead wasn''t to be taken lightly. Even without saying it was an overwhelming horde, Qin Muye could be drowned in their spit-if these undead actually had spit, that is. Through his Reconnaissance Skill, Qin Muye saw that this group of Skeleton Soldiers didn''t have any treasure, their bare Attack And Defense Attributes were a staggering 24 points in attack and 22 in defense, which was just too outrageous. Even after leaving the newbie phase, where the Skeleton Soldier attributes increased from the initial 2 attack and 1 defense to 4 attack and 2 defense, being amplified by the Undead Knight to such an extent was truly terrifying. From this, it could be deduced that the Undead Knight''s Attack And Defense Attributes were at least 200 as a base, considering that a hero''s Attack And Defense amplify 10% on an Undead Knight. Qin Muye also investigated the Undead Knight: Level 20; naturally, he couldn''t find out anything beyond that. [Troop Type: Evil Corpse Knight] [Troop Rank: Rank 2 Elite Level] [Life Value: 200/200] [Attack Power: 80] [Defensive Power: 80] [Skill] [Undead Creature: With Plague Poison, Mind Magic, and Fear, but cannot be healed or resurrected] [Cold And Heartless: No morale] [Nightmare: Attack inflicts an extra 10 points of damage] [Centaur: Movement Speed +10] [Strong Attack: Attack inflicts an extra 10 points of damage] [Charge: Attack inflicts an extra 10 points of damage] [Elite Soldier: Attack Power +10, Defensive Power +10] Even so, there were still numerous casualties. Most weren''t affected by the clash between the Undead Knight Hero and Demon Blood; a small portion was slain by the Evil Corpse Knights. The Evil Corpse Knights, with an Attack And Defense of 80 and even reduced attributes, retained significant strength. Even as the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters advanced to Rank 2 through the Magic Spirit Monster factory, the two sides were evenly matched-unless the dark incantation''s Death Curse Aura could stack more layers. But to truly suppress it, that would take at least 20 minutes. The other Spirit Monsters might last the 20 minutes, but Demon Blood couldn''t. It was restraining the Undead Knight Hero and required Qin Muye to help maintain its Life Value, or it would have perished long ago. As for the cause of death, that was naturally because Qin Muye no longer had enough Magic Value to release the Healing magic. His Magic Value wasn''t infinite and couldn''t withstand such waste even if it was at full capacity. Therefore, they must fight quickly; the longer the battle dragged on, the less advantageous it became for Qin Muye and his side. Although the dark incantations'' Death Curse Aura stacked over time, a point of Attack And Defense was insignificant to the enemy Undead Knight Hero. Once they killed the Evil Corpse Knights, the remaining number of Walking Corpses and Skeleton Soldiers, although vast, was not a significant threat with their Attack And Defense Attributes reduced to zero. A hundred Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters could cut through them. The remaining hundreds of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters naturally went to support Demon Blood. The Undead Knight Hero was rather determined, stubbornly fighting against Demon Blood, the single Spirit Monster. Of course, even if the enemy wanted to attack Qin Muye and the dark incantation, they would first have to break through Demon Blood and then face a multitude of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters; otherwise, they had virtually no chance of breaking the defense line. With the mass death of the Evil Corpse Knights, the Undead Knight Hero became increasingly impatient. After all, these were his direct troops, and it wouldn''t be easy to cultivate such a powerful force again once they were gone, especially considering the limited habitable areas in Red Wind Plain, which reflected the scarcity of resources. Without sufficient resources, nothing would work. He had the patience, though. Despite his impatience, he still pondered over how to break the stalemate. In the end, he concluded that he must first kill the Spirit Monster that had been constantly causing him trouble. Otherwise, it was all for naught. As for the so-called God-given Lord hiding behind, he had already figured out that the Lord was useless. He could turn him into a corpse with a single slash. But then... no matter what, he couldn''t kill this Spirit Monster in front of him. Every time it was close to death, it would burst out with great Power to delay him, and then it would be healed. This wearing down tipped the scales against him. Because the Evil Corpse Knights... were all dead, and a large number of Spirit Monsters came swarming in, attacking recklessly and indiscriminately. He might very well be worn out to death by this. Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Script Dungeon Scroll (Epic) Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Script Dungeon Scroll (Epic) ? It proved true that "heroes rely on the strength of three", as this saying remained sincerely grounded in reality. With a constant accumulation of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, they defeated the powerful Undead Knight. Without the buff to their attack and defense from their counterpart, the remaining Skeleton Soldiers and Walking Corpses became utterly worthless and were annihilated by the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. [A glorious victory, you have gained 122,100 Experience] [You have lost 16 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters] [You rummaged around and obtained] [Ordinary Resources:...] [Special Resources:...] [Gold Coin x 400,000] [Points x 40,000] [You have obtained one Golden Treasure Chest (Hero)] [You have completed the Advanced Task, your Lord Talent has undergone an Ascension] "Damn it!!!" Qin Muye bit back a curse, realizing he didn''t receive the 120,000 Experience, but the Advanced Task was completed. That wasn''t the main point. The point was that Demon Blood, with these 74,000 points of Experience, went straight from Level 9 to Level 13 and didn''t get stuck at Level 10 like Qin Muye did. In addition, Evil Language also went from Level 5 to Level 11. That meant he was the only one stuck at Level 10. Clearly, it was due to the task''s judgement criteria; first the completion of the campaign, then the allocation of Experience, followed by the completion judgement of the Advanced Task. But when the Experience was allocated, Qin Muye''s Experience was locked, leading to it being wasted. He had previously considered finding a wild monster to farm at random, but unfortunately, there were no wild monsters left nearby, so he couldn''t farm even if he wanted to. Fortunately for Qin Muye, Experience was the cheapest commodity. Just see, only with 7,400 Experience did the two Spirit Monsters surpass Qin Muye, and it would be easy for him to level up during next week''s activities. Now his priority was to see what situation his Lord Talent was in. [Learning Ability: Gain an additional 100% Experience when obtaining Experience] [Academic Research: Each Knowledge level +5] "Damn it? Just a mere 120,000 Experience, I don''t want it!" Looking at his Talent, the Knowledge Attribute immediately corrected by 40 points, raising his Knowledge Attribute to 61 points. The Academic Research Talent wasn''t about providing 1 Knowledge point when leveling up; it was about adding 1 point per Knowledge level, now being five points, similar to a passive Skill, the kind that adds with leveling up. If his level dropped, the Knowledge Attribute would also fall. Both Talents underwent a qualitative transformation, making his Learning Ability and Research Capability extremely formidable. No wonder his Scholar Profession seemed so lackluster; it turned out to be because his Talents needed room to grow. "Then how strong are the Talents of Lords listed in the rankings and who have gone through two Talent Ascensions?" Besides the resources and the Reclassification Certificate, there was one reward he couldn''t quite understand. [Script Dungeon Scroll (Epic)] [On use, grants entry to a random script dungeon. On completion of the quest, rewards will be given. Duration: 24 hours)] He knew about instances and scripts, but the combination of the two words gave him a bit of a headache. It vaguely reminded him of something like murder mystery parties from his previous life. However, labeled Epic, a rating above Rare, it must be something good. Unlike the Elf Spider Queen, which he couldn''t use, this was something usable for him¡ªand it even promised rewards. "Let''s see what the new event is tomorrow before using it, after all, it consumes 24 hours." If he used it now, he would skip a whole day-although the land would be the same with or without him, he was the spiritual pillar and keystone for the Spirit Monsters, and even if he was useless, he was still the Lord. And then there was another Reclassification Certificate, one for the rare profession called Nightmare Knight. [Nightmare Knight Reclassification Certificate (Rare)] [Reclassification Requirement: Elf] This was a bit better than the previous Elf Spider Queen''s certificate; at least it only required being an Elf, without gender restriction. Well, it was another useless item. Qin Muye could learn from it, since he was a sort of beastman after all. With this Nightmare Knight, he now had experimental data for three kinds of beastmen. Spirit Monsters were modeled after Fire Spirit Monsters, Elf Spider Queens were based on Spider-men, and, naturally, the Nightmare Knights were Centaurs. If Qin Muye could find a horse or a giant spider, he would also be able to create Spirit Monster Spider-men and Spirit Monster Centaurs, but alas, he didn''t have those two resources. The only pity was that there were only these two items. There were no building blueprints for the Evil Corpse Knight''s troops or treasure blueprints, which might not be because Demon Blood was unlucky but because the Script Dungeon Scroll was too precious, being of Epic level. "Alright, Demon Blood, Xie Yao, now is not the time to rest. With the undead forces weakened, we must eliminate them to prevent future troubles!" Qin Muye said. The undead force had always been a thorn in Qin Muye''s side, and now he must definitely pursue the victory. "Yes, Master, we will set out immediately." The two of them, along with the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, headed towards the direction of the Undead Tomb, which they had learned from interrogating the Walking Corpse Hero. Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Destroying the Undead Force Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Destroying the Undead Force ? Qin Muye, Demon Blood, and Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster raced along their way; after the monster siege event, all the surrounding wild monsters had vanished, clearly having been enlisted as strongmen before being utterly annihilated by Qin Muye. This forced march was genuinely exhausting; Qin Muye and Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster could hardly keep up with the main army, and eventually, it was only the active involvement of the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster that kept them going; what else could they do? It wasn''t possible just to leave them where they were, which made Qin Muye realize one thing: to forge iron, you must be strong yourself. In the future, when there were more heroes, he wouldn''t follow the others outside. He would just hide in the Mage Tower and focus on his research. Then, he took some leisure time to browse through the Points Store; he currently had 90,000 activity points. To trade for the Magic Guild and the Library together would cost 80,000 points, but that would only leave him with 10,000 points, lacking a slight bit for the basic buildings trade. So choices had to be made. In the end, Qin Muye still opted for the Magic Guild and the Library, the two rare building blueprints, and exchanged the remaining 10,000 points entirely for Reclassification Certificates, for ordinary Professions, not rare ones. The professions were Noble, Merchant, Farmer, Miner, Woodcutter, Chef, Doctor, Mage, Knight, and Archer-ten in total. The first seven were life-based professions, and the last three were combat professions. Mages were to complete his own legacy, Knights to foster cavalry, and Archers to foster ranged units, thus compensating for the lack of combat power in his territory. Therefore, he now needed ten Champion Level Spirit Monsters to fill the gaps-an immense shortfall¡ªsince even now, he had only acquired two Champion Level Spirit Monsters, and finding ten more wouldn''t be easy. In using these Reclassification Certificates, even elite versions wouldn''t suffice; after all, Qin Muye had seen the gap between ordinary professions and rare professions. Heroes couldn''t undergo Talent Ascension like Lords with gifted talents could, so the profession represented the potential of the hero. There might be Epic professions above rare ones, but those weren''t attainable for Qin Muye; aiming too high was not a good thing. What he could touch and what he couldn''t, these were things he was aware of. In terms of self-awareness, he could still manage. Turning back to his own experiences, he was just an ordinary person who had studied hard through his school years and lacked physical fitness, being in a sub-healthy state; without great talent or exceptional gifts, staying grounded was the best way forward. "Master, we''ve arrived!" The Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster carrying Qin Muye alerted him, who was lost in thought. Qin Muye snapped back to reality and saw a massive arched tomb with a spooky atmosphere around it; however, it was deathly quiet. By then, Demon Blood had already sent a Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster to scout ahead, but as soon as the Spirit Monster stepped into the tomb, the prompt followed as expected. [Gold Coin x 763] "Why only this much? Oh, right, I looted it beforehand." Qin Muye looked at the collapsed Undead Territory, guessing that this small amount of resources was probably after dismantling all the structures, although what he did amounted to draining the pond to get all the fish. The best strategy would have been to occupy, but Qin Muye couldn''t even manage his own territory well, let alone an Undead Territory with such poor living conditions. It was likely that aside from the Undead, other races would definitely encounter problems if they lived there long. He had never thought about expanding towards the Undead side. "Let''s head back. The Undead should be gone by now. Tomorrow, Demon Blood, you lead a team to start exploring the entire Red Wind Plain," he said. If that Spider Walk Hero hadn''t lied, then probably the only remaining force in the entire Red Wind Plain would be his, but it was still better to be cautious and have Demon Blood investigate further. "Yes, master." The Spirit Monsters returned triumphantly, but this time, they were returning with a full load. Qin Muye looked at his inventory filled with numerous Skill Books and Magic Books, which made him smile from ear to ear. These were undoubtedly books left behind by the Mages from the Seven Cities Alliance. Even if they were presented as books, just like his previous "Basic Elemental Meditation," they had turned into a slew of Skills or various Magics such as Magic Power, Tactics, Reconnaissance Skill, directly fattening him up. However, they were at most Intermediate level, and there were no Advanced ones. Clearly, Advanced ones must involve key Knowledge, so they were all taken away. These remaining books were probably just basic books for the Mages; otherwise, they wouldn''t have been discarded so easily. "Let''s go back and set up the Library and the Magic Guild first. When that''s done, stuff all these books in there; they are all the foundation of my territory," he said. Once the Library is established, Skill Books can be placed inside. Heroes can then learn skills from them, essentially turning one-time-use Skill Books into multi-use ones. However, learning requires the consumption of Experience and Resources. Experience is paid by the Heroes themselves, but Resources come out of the territory''s account, mostly consisting of Gold Coins or Special Resources. The Magic Guild will have a similar function, except it pertains to skills and Magic. Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Settlement and New Event: Plunderers Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Settlement and New Event: Plunderers ? [Magic Guild LV1: Visiting heroes can learn level 1 magic here] [Library LV1: Visiting heroes can learn basic skills here] Although the Magic Guild was somewhat redundant for Qin Muye, who possessed intermediate academic knowledge, he still had to build it, as there were strict requirements for upgrading to a rank 3 territory, and the upgrade could not be skipped. The Magic Guild and the Library were both built on the third floor of the Mage Tower; such structures could not be built outside, as the books inside were of great importance to Qin Muye. After placing the magic books in the Magic Guild and all the skill books in the Library, it had turned to night after all the organizing was done. As for various blueprints, Qin Muye had learned them all, since he could teach them to others later on, achieving the same effect through oral instruction. In the end, his attention settled on the intermediate treasure, the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate; until then, he had only obtained basic treasures, making this intermediate one quite rare. He suspected it was acquired by the previous Undead Force in a trade with Moric, the merchant, as they attempted to escape the Red Wind Plain, but little did they know they''d be wiped out by a twist in "Lord Era". [Bidirectional Teleportation Gate] [Rank: Intermediate] [Attribute] [When activated, connects to another Bidirectional Teleportation Gate] It was probably after trading for this Bidirectional Teleportation Gate that the Undead Force went bankrupt. The other side''s idea was simple-to have an escape route within the Red Wind Plain while expanding their influence abroad. As to where it led, Qin Muye did not know, it was not written here. What''s more important, who knows what lies on the other side? Luckily, it wasn''t activated yet, so there was no concern about someone coming through from the opposite side. This Bidirectional Teleportation Gate was the main gate; as long as he didn''t activate it, the other side couldn''t activate theirs either. Of course, if the bidirectional gate on the other side was damaged, his gate would naturally be unable to activate due to the loss of the coordinate anchor point. He tried it out, and the gate could be activated, which meant the other side was fine. The focus now was what the third week''s event was going to be; he really couldn''t handle another similar event. [This week''s event: Raiders] [After conquering other lords or native territories, choose to loot to gain points, and the resources obtained from this looting will be doubled] [Please note: The stronger the comprehensive strength of the territory that you plunder, the more points you''ll get] [The Raiders Challenge will open a looting points leaderboard, ranking by the total points obtained] [First place: 200,000 of 3 basic resources, 20,000 of 4 special resources, 5 advanced treasures, 5 rare building blueprints] [Second place: 200,000 of 3 basic resources, 20,000 of 4 special resources, 3 advanced treasures, 3 rare building blueprints] [Third place: 200,000 of 3 basic resources, 20,000 of 4 special resources, 2 advanced treasures, 2 rare building blueprints] [Fourth to tenth place: 200,000 of 3 basic resources, 20,000 of 4 special resources, 1 advanced treasure] "..." Qin Muye was speechless, what was he supposed to do with this? Plunder again, but the only Undead Force near him had been destroyed by him earlier that afternoon, though even if he had kept it until today, it wouldn''t have been much use. The comprehensive strength of that Undead Territory was probably even weaker than his, after all, their heroes and troops had all been killed, and their resources were traded away. It''s just that the Undead Clan doesn''t eat or drink, so living in an empty shell didn''t matter, any other normal race would have perished long ago. If he wanted to participate in this event, unless he used a Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, it essentially cut off the possibility of him joining the event. "Points, ah... sigh~" Qin Muye sighed, he had originally intended to lie low, but had no choice and could only let Demon Blood and speak-the-evil act as bandits for a while, Just treat it as leveling up. He could lie low, but he had to work hard too. Without enough points, how could he develop quickly? He wasn''t asking for much, just to scrape together another twenty thousand points, get all the remaining basic building blueprints, and then he could seriously start farming. Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Elite Level, Evil Curse Spirit Monster Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Elite Level, Evil Curse Spirit Monster ? The next morning, Qin Muye seldom had a good sleep, treating it as a celebration for not having to work desperately in the upcoming week. Then, he recruited all 900 Magic Spirit Monsters from the nine Magic Factories. He planned to let Demon Blood replenish the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters up to 1,000, which was feasible. After the previous deaths, about another 400 would suffice. The rest, naturally, would be training another 100 Evil Curse Spirit Monsters by Evil Speech, which were exclusive elite troops born from Death Curse Priests combined with Death Curse, just like the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters were. [Troop Type: Evil Curse Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: 2nd Rank] [Life Value: 30/30] [Magic Value: 100/100] [Attack Power: 15] [Defense Power: 15] [Skill] [Lucky Garden:Luck+1] [Magic Power Physique:Attack Power+5, Defense Power+5] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value+100] [Elemental Shield: Can use magic value to form an elemental shield, 1 magic point negates 1 point of damage] [Magic Protection:Damage received is reduced by 5%] But it didn''t matter, he now let the Spirit Monsters handle all matters involving luck anyway. The embarrassing part was that the Luck Technique was a single-target spell, not like a strategic spell that could be cast directly on his troops. Having a single-target spell was actually beneficial, the Magic Value on each Spirit Monster troop wasn''t being used up, perfectly reserved for his own use. After completing the research on Spirit Monster Magic Luck, Muye naturally started a new round of research, selecting Spirit Spirit-Cheer, which could increase the Movement Speed of Spirit Monsters by +1, costing 10,000 Gold Coins, with the time required also being 48 hours. After handling these affairs, Muye naturally dived right into the library. Upgrade? That wasn''t important, not until he took the 2nd Rank Magic Spirit Monster to the next level, and besides, there was nowhere to upgrade now. For looting, he depended on Demon Blood and Evil Speech to enhance the 2nd Rank Elite Troops entirely. Moreover, he still needed to upgrade various basic buildings and resource buildings, so there was a significant gap in resources. In terms of resources, Muye definitely couldn''t be involved, he couldn''t possibly work in the resource buildings or venture through the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate alone to loot. Should he actually do it, wouldn''t he be like a stronghold war god? He now had an abundance of magic knowledge to gather and various magic to learn; these were the keys to his rise, not venturing out to fight. Such tasks could be left to Demon Blood and Evil Speech. "I still need an assistant, tsk, I should take some time to train one." "If it''s about the surplus points earned by Demon Blood and others, I''d need to exchange them for a Scholar''s Reclassification Certificate to train a magic assistant." "Alas, what is ultimately missing is a Champion Level Spirit Monster, otherwise having 10 more heroes, the entire dominion would not need my intervention at all." Muye flipped through the books, the thought of managing the dominion already giving him a headache. Studying was feasible, but he wasn''t inclined to waste time in this area. With the presence of Spirit Monsters, he didn''t have to worry about loyalty issues or being undercut by his people, so his commands could proceed smoothly. Thus, he only needed to concentrate on studying magic, which would in turn strengthen his dominion, and in turn strengthen him, eventually creating a virtuous circle. But currently, because there were too many Magic Spirit Monsters in the dominion, the cycle was unbalanced; the problem still remained with food, although this time, looting might slightly improve the situation. However, the first day was definitely not feasible for an outing; he would have to wait at least until the third day, as it required time to train 1000 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and 100 Evil Curse Spirit Monsters. Demon Blood and Evil Speech would also return on at least the sixth day; of course, they might return earlier, as Muye was clueless about the external situation, only able to rely on Demon Blood and Evil Speech. In this regard, Demon Blood and Evil Speech were much more experienced than Muye. Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Monetizing Resources Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Monetizing Resources ? Immersed in the world of magic, Qin Muye had completed his studies of the Elf Spider Queen, Nightmare Knight, and the associated knowledge by the next day. With an impressive Attribute of 61 in Knowledge and enhanced Learning Ability and Academic Research Talents, the progress was indeed fast, especially since these two beast-human systems were much more complex than the Spirit Monster system. Spirit Monsters are merely basic Troops; if it weren''t for Qin Muye, they would likely never reach such heights in a lifetime. However, the Elf Spider Queen and Nightmare Knight are rare Professions, not Troops. The three are completely different levels of beast-humans. Therefore, he planned to sell the professions of Elf Spider Queen and Nightmare Knight, mainly because the restrictions were too great, limited to the Elf Clan. The Nightmare Knight might be a bit cheaper, but the Elf Spider Queen would be more expensive. It wasn''t that Qin Muye favored females over males, but rather that he was selling the Elf Spider Queen Profession as a package, which included the Elf Spider Troop and associated Treasures, basically providing everything from top to bottom. The packed deal was hard to sell, mainly because the Troop was at the second Level, and Lords who could afford it were usually at the third or fourth Level already, probably not interested in a second-level Troop. And how many second-level Lords could afford it? It''s not like everyone was cheating. Nonetheless, Qin Muye still decided to list them on the Trading House. He didn''t ask much, the rare Profession of Nightmare Knight required 5000 units of four kinds of Special Resources each, and the bundled Elf Spider Queen set required 10,000 units of each of the four kinds of Special Resources. He was not aware of the market conditions, but he knew that he had mastered both resources, and they were just sitting in his hands if unused. It was impossible for him to recruit members of the Elf Clan; he could only trade them for Special Resources. Qin Muye had also considered trading for the four Elemental Cores to repair the Magic Pool, but ultimately he chose not to, since he did not know the effect of the Magic Pool; it might be a core building, but it wasn''t the most urgent matter. He needed Special Resources to enhance his building Levels, and with the 15,000 units of these four Special Resources credited plus the ones he had saved up, he could immediately upgrade all his building levels to LV3, including the basic buildings in the Points Store that had not yet been exchanged to LV3. So, between the Magic Pool and monetization, Qin Muye chose monetization. After listing, someone instantly purchased them, generously sending a total of 60,000 units of Special Resources to his warehouse, fortunately, he had upgraded his Supplies Warehouse to LV3 beforehand. "It seems the price was set too low, I underestimated those top-ranked tycoons," Qin Muye shook his head. Although he felt the price was too low, in reality, it was already a significant profit for him. This was probably a planning and management problem for Qin Muye, likely with many hidden risks, but he had no choice. He was only a semi-pro, not a real talent, so he had to make do and hang on as long as things didn''t explode. Now he was self-sufficient, and unless he encountered a frustrating weekly event or the unpredictable annual Red Wind Disaster, there was no need to worry about mishaps. As for hidden risks, as long as nothing happened, it wasn''t really a concern. They could deal with it later when he had professional management talent. After that, Qin Muye dove back into his studies, for what else could he do? Surely he couldn''t go exercise his body? That would be too troublesome. Better to master all the knowledge in the Mage Reclassification Certificate first. Once he had enough knowledge, he would then perform surgery on himself. While others cultivated for thousands of years, Qin Muye could transform himself into a powerhouse using massive amounts of resources. Talents rely on cultivation, the poor rely on mutation, and rich reservists like Qin Muye could only rely on technology. Although magic is not scientific, it still has traces to follow. This was the most suitable path for Qin Muye, a homebody, to become stronger. Once his own power was strong, wouldn''t everything else come easily to him? It would be unreasonable to abandon his own advantages and then suffer through external battles and conflicts. Development should capitalize on strengths, not rely on weaknesses. It was precisely because he played to his strengths and avoided his weaknesses that he survived the recent monster siege event and even made it into the top hundred. Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Looting Against Native Inhabitants Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Looting Against Native Inhabitants ? On the third afternoon of the third week, Demon Blood and Evil Curse led 1,000 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and 100 Evil Curse Spirit Monsters into the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. Of course, they didn''t just recklessly enter, but sent someone to investigate first, discovering it was hidden within a cave, with a barren mountain outside. Based on the intelligence, it seemed to be the territory of the Undead Clan, which gave Qin Muye quite a headache. The risk involved was simply too great. Qin Muye instructed Demon Blood to take the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate into his item inventory after leaving, to carry it with him for easy escape, and thus he wouldn''t have to worry about being attacked at home due to insufficient troops. There were two of these Bidirectional Teleportation Gates, one in Qin Muye''s possession, and the other naturally was in the cave. He had no idea how the Undead Force had gotten ahold of it. Or should he say, how had Molek acquired it? Qin Muye guessed that Molek had likely already had dealings with this branch of the Undead Force, which is why he dared to venture into the Red Wind Plain this time, most likely to deliver this Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. You must know that the chaotic magic power and divine power disrupt normal teleportation usage, making each entry a significant risk. Qin Muye learned this from the books recorded in the Mage Reclassification Certificate. Watching the Spirit Monsters enter the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate one after another, the gate extinguished again. Clearly, it was taken into the item inventory from the other side, causing it to lose spatial coordinates and become dormant. "Intermediate treasures are like this, would advanced treasures be cross-server teleportation gates?" Qin Muye speculated briefly, but soon put the thought aside, as it wasn''t something he should be concerned with at this stage. He did not stow away the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, as Demon Blood and the others still needed to return; if he took it back into his item inventory, they would not be able to come back. However, he didn''t leave either, instead moving it to the library to read while keeping an eye on the situation, so he could stow it away promptly if anything unexpected happened. Qin Muye narrowed his eyes. Although he didn''t know how large this Magic Continent was, he knew one thing: If it were just about stirring conflict between Lords, there was no need for this event. Any of the top ten Lords could easily obliterate all the Lords that followed. Besides, what much could a minor Lord have in terms of resources? Though development was fast in three weeks, could it match the resources of the natives? The few droplets of oil an impoverished person could scrape together pale in comparison to the mere crumbs on a wealthy person, let alone that there are even fewer Lords than poor folk, totaling just around a hundred now. The time it would take to find a Lord could garner tens of thousands of points. Thus, Qin Muye and the other minor Lords were relatively safe, and he was even safer. As long as the Red Wind Disaster persisted, he didn''t have to worry about disturbances. Unless someone like Molek made an unexpected visit, but the natives likely didn''t have the time to come either. Every Lord was raiding; probably only his area was stable, while others must be in chaos. The collective points on the leaderboard numbered in the tens of millions, showing just how many forces must have been eradicated to accumulate such points. If there weren''t resource buildings, it''s likely that all resources would be monopolized by the high-ranking Lords. "But after this event, we minor Lords will have a tough time," Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless; the natives of this Magic Continent already resented them, and now, with the raiding actions, the image had plummeted to the lowest. Raiding didn''t mean destroying forces but capturing cities, looting, then leaving a mess behind, essentially reaping without sowing. If another tricky operation comes up the fourth week, once the Adaptation Period passes, tsk tsk... Qin Muye could already imagine the misfortune of these minor Lords. Fortunately, the Red Wind Plain where he was located was enveloped in chaotic magic power and divine power, acting as a natural hazardous barrier. He had also witnessed it; these two terrifying forces were indeed beyond his current abilities to contend with, so if he wanted to leave, it would have to be through that Bidirectional Teleportation Gate; otherwise, he would just have to honestly stay put. But Qin Muye didn''t mind; if it weren''t for this raiding event, he wouldn''t have used the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate at all. "After this event, there are likely to be quite a few fifth-rank Lords emerging," Qin Muye looked at the points on the leaderboard. The activity would end with at least ten million points as a base, a number that was astronomical to him, beyond what one dared to even dream about. Chapter 51: Chapter 51: The Number of Lords Falling Below Double Digits Chapter 51: Chapter 51: The Number of Lords Falling Below Double Digits ? On the sixth day of the third week, Qin Muye''s points had ceased to increase. However, he had spent them all, accumulating a total of 20,641 points, though he had not made any noteworthy appearance on the leaderboard. As the Demon Blood returned with the Spirit Monsters through the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, a large batch of resources was accounted for. Apart from resources, there were also a good number of treasures, though essentially they were Basic Treasures. There was one Intermediate Treasure called the Golden Bag, which is an upgraded version of his Golden Bag that could yield 750 Gold Coins per day. Other than that, there was nothing much else. From what Demon Blood narrated, Qin Muye also learned that in these three days they had only raided five Undead Forces, averaging about four thousand points per force, perhaps with some fluctuation, but essentially around that number. Of course, these points were enough for Qin Muye to exchange all the Basic Building Blueprints from the previous event and already build and upgrade them. Raiding for points wasn''t much, but that didn''t mean they killed fewer monsters. The Bidirectional Teleportation Gate led to a Land of the Undead populated with many Undead. Moreover, there were quite a few potent Undead Forces, each one only attacked after careful reconnaissance and confirmation. Adding to their marching speed and the intervals between forces, managing to raid five Undead Forces in three days was indeed commendable, as it''s not like these forces were just a street apart. Distances started at hundreds of miles, those being on the shorter side. If we really talk about it, the gains were average at best, the real acquisition was indeed the leveling up of Demon Blood and Evil Speech. Demon Blood had leveled up to LV15, and Evil Speech to LV14. One going up by 2 levels and the other by 3 levels constituted a pretty good leveling session. Therefore, Demon Blood gained the Basic Counterattack and Basic Reconnaissance Skill. [Basic Counterattack: Troop counterattack damage increased by 5%] This was a fairly standard skill; the really useful one was Basic Reconnaissance Skill. With this skill, handling many situations in combat became much more convenient. The three skills of Evil Speech were more peculiar: Basic Demonology, Intermediate Demonology, and Basic Resistance. After all, it was not only remote and desolate but also valueless. After filling the Library and Magic Guild with the bulk of the Skill Books and Magic Books that Demon Blood and Evil Speech collected, he thought of one thing-that there''s probably one more day left before the raiding event ends. As for what''s to come, he no longer planned to participate, as it was far too risky. Whether it was Demon Blood or Evil Speech, losing either of the two heroes could probably put his territory in jeopardy, so it was best to quit while ahead. After all, this feast was for high- ranking lords, and small lords like them could just nibble on the leftovers. These six days of activity had directly reduced the leaderboard to just 94 people, and Qin Muye himself had moved up a few places, reaching the 89th position, dropping to the bottom five. This indicated not only that the lords ranked behind Qin Muye had died but also those in front of him, surely a reprisal by the natives. Thinking about it was frightening. Indeed, this was not something ordinary people could handle. In three weeks, the mortality rate was as high as 90%, and it was still rising. Who knew when it would be his turn? He now somewhat appreciated being placed in this resource-poor and isolated location. "Defending the city, attacking, this is deliberately training lords. It''s just unknown what the fourth week''s activity will be..." Qin Muye knew that each event came with rich rewards, but each was fraught with death, truly akin to raising gu. "With one day left, why don''t I use the Script Dungeon Scroll? It''s a good time to clear a dungeon." He was idle anyway, and with Demon Blood and Evil Speech back, along with 1000 Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and 100 Evil Curse Spirit Monsters, he didn''t believe he couldn''t clear a dungeon. Once decided, he immediately brought Demon Blood and Evil Speech, along with the Spirit Monsters and used the Script Dungeon Scroll. A ray then enveloped him, transporting Qin Muye away, leaving only Demon Blood and Evil Speech to look at each other bewilderedly. "Did the master forget to bring us along?" "Maybe he wants us to wait?" The two Spirit Monsters were somewhat at a loss. Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Story Instance - Asura Dragon Kings Trip to the Flower City Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Story Instance - Asura Dragon King''s Trip to the Flower City ? [You have used the Script Dungeon Scroll, and this script world is: Asura Dragon King''s Trip to the Flower City.] [We are now randomly assigning your role, with the following probabilities: Main Character (97%), Supporting Character (2%), Extra (1%).] [You have obtained the Main Character Identity.] [Main Quest Released] [Survive for 30 days. Reward: Lord Skill-Lord Summon.] [Lord Summon: Transports Heroes and Troops under your command to your side. Consumption: 100 Magic Value.] [Script Quest: Complete ten chapters of the script.] [Your performance will be evaluated based on the completion of the script, and the Evaluation will affect your final reward.] By the time Qin Muye came to his senses, he was on the verge of tears. The main quest was to survive for 30 days, which clearly implied danger. Why did he foolishly use this thing? He had a sinking feeling that it might be a trap. But the reward skill was good. With that skill, he wouldn''t have to fear being bullied by the numbers anymore. Plus, it seemed that the skill wasn''t restricted to a single server and could be used across servers. This script world kind of forwarded him, what did "Asura Dragon King''s Trip to the Flower City" even mean? He took a closer look around, with memories from his past life surfacing. His current attire seemed like that of a security guard? Dressed like a hooligan, he looked like a second-rate thug, and when he looked up at the building he was guarding, it bore the name Shen Group. [You have obtained a temporary Skill: Dumbing Aura.] [You have obtained a temporary Skill: Taunting Aura.] "???" Qin Muye looked dumbfounded at these skills, an ominous sense of de?ja? vu washing over him. [Dumbing Aura: The intelligence of all people related to the script will decrease when facing you.] Wang Shenxing decisively let go of the hand and then said, "Now is that okay? Come on, let''s start, I''m ready." "Oh, then please register here." Qin Muye casually took out a registration form and a pen from the security booth. The two stood there, looking at each other, while Shen Qingqing, who had been the one entangled all along, felt a bit awkward standing there like an unused prop. "Aren''t you supposed to come over and beat me up?" Looking at the registration form and pen handed to him, Wang Shenxing really couldn''t take it anymore and asked. He was anxiously thinking, ''Damn, why is the main character being so reasonable now? Before he would beat me up without a word and then Shen Qingqing would fall for him, what has changed?'' ''System, what should I do, is the plot deviating?'' [Checking...] [Check complete, plot has not deviated, please host continue to work hard to complete the plot] "This Mr. Wang, hitting people is illegal, if you win you sit in the regret chair, and if you lose you lie in the disinfection room," Qin Muye said with emphasis. "..." This time, Wang Shenxing was truly speechless. ''This hasn''t deviated? It''s as if the person has changed, this is the first time in so many reincarnations that I''ve encountered such a reasonable main character,'' Wang Shenxing grumbled internally. Wang Shenxing was not from this world but a transmigrator, and he had transmigrated into an urban fantasy novel about a Dragon King Overlord called "Asura Dragon King''s Trip to the Flower City," revolving around the Dragon King Asura''s journey of showing off, smacking faces and collecting beauties. He had transmigrated into a character that started as an early- to mid-stage villain, essentially someone the main character could use as a stepping stone. Last reincarnation he had actually completed his part, and was about to return to the real world with ten billion in resettlement allowance to live the life of a rich man, when sadly, a system glitch on his plot progression system forced him to go through it all again. Fortunately, there was consolation in that he would get a reward each time he completed a task node assigned to him. These rewards could also be brought back to the real world, what they were, he did not know yet as this was the first node of his reincarnation, and the main character was already showing problems. "I..." Wang Shenxing was cursing inwardly, but he didn''t know what to say because the situation was truly beyond his expectations. Meanwhile, Shen Qingqing stood by with a strange look, stifling laughter as she watched Wang Shenxing and Qin Muye, seemingly realizing what Wang Shenxing was thinking. Chapter 54: Chapter 54: A Plot Full of Logical Problems Chapter 54: Chapter 54: A Plot Full of Logical Problems ? Wang Shenxing, upon hearing Qin Muye''s words, couldn''t help but feel somewhat bewildered. Had it been earlier, he indeed would have had doubts, but things were different now. He had just experienced reincarnation, and the last reincarnation was not a failure in completing the story; rather, he had completed it. Under normal circumstances, he should have returned to reality. But what happened? The system had used a bug to send him back and even replaced the main character in the process-what was that all about? And the current main character obviously bore good intentions toward him, unlike Long Aotian from the previous reincarnations. It seemed that he, too, was trapped at a plot node just like him. "How confident are you?" Wang Shenxing asked, his voice hoarse. "I have no confidence at all, it''s just a guess. After all, pies don''t just fall from the sky, so we need to change the way we live and stop being manipulated." "If we could gain the support of the entire national situation, not to mention other aspects, at least in terms of the plot, it would be us controlling it, rather than us conforming to it." Qin Muye''s bold visions indeed tempted Wang Shenxing a bit. "However, obtaining the national situation is not so easy, especially since we don''t have any bargaining chips." Wang Shenxing was a rational person; despite having been beaten up several times, he was still a young master and had been exposed to certain matters. Qin Muye shook his head: "The story should have just started, right? So before this, you also had your own life. I don''t believe you were just idling away your days. If push comes to shove, you can mix with me. If you can''t manage, I can." "Anyway, we''re both unlucky chaps. You need my help to complete the face-slapping, and I need your cooperation with the plot; we are natural allies. As long as we act well in this play, regardless of whether you can go back or not, you will have a better life." Wang Shenxing was truly moved by Qin Muye''s words this time. After listening to all this, Qin Muye also began to question life: "Don''t you think there are all sorts of problems with this? For instance, about getting married, I remember that our system is supposed to be monogamous, right? And then there''s Xiao Chen with such a big background. Why doesn''t he just return to Wen Country and surrender? With his medical skills and power, the high levels of Wen Country would definitely help." "Another thing, why would he hide his identity by being a security guard if he possesses the ''Dark Strength'' medical skills to resurrect the dead and heal bones? Wouldn''t it be better to treat the ailments of high officials? If not, contacting the high officials of Wen Country through his top-tier Mercenary organization, Dragon King Hall, would be a better strategy than this." "And with that kind of brain, he can become a top-tier Mercenary commanding the world''s strongest mercenary organization, Dragon King Hall? It''d probably disband in three days." Wang Shenxing was taken aback by Qin Muye''s doubts, finding them quite logical. It was supposed to be a simple matter, but it turned out like this. "Dude, have you ever thought about one thing? If we really did it your way, it would indeed be easy, but then we wouldn''t have the chance to show off, smite faces, and win beauties. That''s the core plot, not so-called revenge for the Master. Didn''t you notice that by the end, Xiao Chen hasn''t taken revenge for his Master, he doesn''t even know the cause of his Master''s death," explained Wang Shenxing kindly. This directly stumped Qin Muye. There were logical flaws, no doubt, but he didn''t understand the demands of the plot. "Alright, indeed it is so." Qin Muye shrugged his shoulders, admitting it was nonsense, but it didn''t matter. "Now that your issue is settled, what should I do about my situation? You mentioned that due to the shift of the Main Character Aura, the main female character can hear my thoughts. How do I block that..." Regarding Xiao Chen''s harem, Wang Shenxing had no interest at all. He didn''t want second-hand even if they were still unused, but having seen much, he naturally was put off. "Oh, no worries, you don''t need the main female characters. Mainly my role is to smack your face, right? We just need to lure the person out and go without real props. Didn''t we just try it today? I smack your face, you get your face smacked. It went pretty smoothly," Qin Muye assured there was no problem. "Fine, you''re the boss, what you say goes." Wang Shenxing said verbally, but he still planned to try it out once he got back. "I remembered a very important thing, and that''s I might carry something on me that could affect people. Considering what you''ve told me earlier, this world is quite normal and follows basic logic. However, aside from you, the villains still end up doing some foolish acts. Therefore, when you introduce me, it''s best to avoid anyone directly or indirectly related to the plot to avoid complications," Qin Muye advised. "So you mean reducing intelligence and mockery? Worthy of being a boss, you''ve analyzed so much at once, I''ll be careful." "But don''t worry, boss. Most of the time it involves smacking down rich second-generation kids and thugs. If our plan succeeds and momentum is on our side, these people will be mere ants," Wang Shenxing wasn''t stupid, he naturally knew all this. Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Gaining Momentum, Let the Plot Follow My Lead Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Gaining Momentum, Let the Plot Follow My Lead ? "Shenxing, what brings you to see me today?" Although Chen Lu wasn''t fond of his distant relative nephew, he was still family, deserving of some respect. "I''ve come specifically to introduce a person to Governor Chen, someone who can change the situation. This is Scholar," Wang Shenxing didn''t beat around the bush and addressed him by his official title. Chen Lu found this odd, yet he frowned in response. "Hello, I am Scholar, a lord from an exotic realm, skilled in magic," Qin Muye introduced himself. "Shenxing, I''m very busy, and your friend here is indeed amusing, but you''ve grown up now. You should know when it''s okay to fool around and when it''s not," Chen Lu didn''t scold him directly, but his expression was not pleased. Wang Shenxing was equally surprised by Qin Muye''s absurd introduction. "That''s why he has introduced me to Governor Chen, as this meeting could change the era." With that, Qin Muye conjured several Magic Divine Arrows in his hands, which floated in the air, emitting an aura of fire and death. This spectacle left both Wang Shenxing and Chen Lu dumbfounded. However, they quickly composed themselves, and Qin Muye casually dispelled the Magic Divine Arrows. "Well, Shenxing, you did something right this time, and I am truly amazed, but this doesn''t necessarily mean..." Before he could finish, Qin Muye used the Death Fog, abruptly filling the entire office with a dense fog. The two felt a weakness overcoming them. "Death Fog, Death System Strategic Magic, military level. I''ve controlled the intensity." After releasing it, he immediately dissipated it, but the effect lingered. "Please do, if you don''t mind, I''d like to read some books," said Qin Muye, gesturing towards the office''s bookshelf. Chen Lu, already on the phone, carried on his conversation, but gestured that it was okay for Qin Muye to peruse the books. Qin Muye pulled out a book titled "Complete History of the Seventy-Two Dynasties" from the bookshelf. It was a thick history book. But with Qin Muye''s abilities, he found it easy to read; at least he didn''t have to worry about the language, thanks to "Lord Era" doing the translating for him. ''National Martial Arts?'' Qin Muye saw this term and recalled Wang Shenxing mentioning that the character he replaced, Xiao Chen, was a National Martial Artist wielding Dark Strength. ''This world seems to have extraordinary powers too.'' ''However, they appear to be not very advanced, more akin to training methods and techniques of applying force.'' If National Martial Arts were truly powerful, this world would likely not be a technological society but more akin to a world of martial arts. Thus, compared to the vast technological system, National Martial Arts was probably obsolete, so Qin Muye didn''t give it much thought. Unless there was some mishmash of Cultivation or Spiritual Energy Recovery, it would be impossible otherwise. But according to the plot described by Wang Shenxing, none of that was present - it was all about showboating and face-slapping. The world didn''t revolve around any individual. But now that Qin Muye had demonstrated his value, he had the capability to make the entire Wen Country revolve around him. Plot completion? If Wen Country got involved, he could direct the play however he wished, deploying all of Wen Country''s resources to support him, even having professional instructors guide him online. To blindly follow the plot like an idiot would indeed make it a survival mission. When contemplating missions, one can''t solely rely on the perspective of "Lord Era"; it is necessary to step out of the box and consider the world and various factors. Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Cooperation Established, Research Begins Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Cooperation Established, Research Begins ? "Boss, didn''t sleep last night?" Wang Shenxing walked into the study and saw Qin Muye reading with some curiosity. Qin Muye nodded, "Haven''t slept yet. Spent the first half of the night sorting out the ''Introduction,'' since I''m meeting the envoy today to further negotiate, and spent the rest of the night reading books." As he spoke, Qin Muye picked up the book in his hand to indicate. He had previously contacted the president of Wen Country through Chen Lu, the governor, and they had reached a cooperation agreement. In a show of goodwill, he prepared an ''Introduction,'' and today the envoy would arrive by plane to discuss various matters, but mostly about the cooperation on developing magic. This so-called ''Introduction'' naturally consisted of the "Basic Element Meditation Method" and "Evil Curse," but he discovered a terrifying fact-the world had no elements, making meditation impossible. However, it wasn''t an issue for him as he possessed an "Intermediate Mysticism" that could restore 20% of his Magic Value daily, which was barely sufficient for him. Fortunately, this was also a good thing because he could collaborate with Wen Country to research Magic Power, attempting to delve deeper into this special energy type. If it were just him alone, it indeed would be difficult, but Wen Country had a robust scientific system, a large population, and advanced technology. With such a nation to support him, in these 30 days, he could gather more resources to strengthen himself. For instance, knowledge of firearms and various industrial and agricultural systems-if he learned them, he could take his territory to the next level once he returned. The magic of the Magic Continent was miraculous but relied too much on elements, which wasn''t good. Exchanging 24 hours for 30 days was certainly a big win for Qin Muye. "Do you want to take a look?" Qin Muye said and threw the "Basic Element Meditation Method" to Wang Shenxing, who caught it instinctively. "Is... is this okay?" Wang Shenxing hesitated. "Why wouldn''t it be? Consider it a little thank-you gift. ''Element Meditation Method, ''I''m practicing this too. If you can capture elements and convert them into Magic Power, you could also become a Mage," Qin Muye explained, not using the word "Basic" as it felt somewhat insulting. He had almost learned everything about being a Mage, of course, only the stuff from the Reclassification Certificate he bought from the Points store. Qin Muye also got up to shake hands, "Minister Luo, I''ve long admired your reputation." "Not at all, Scholar, please sit," Luo She knew this was an unusual meeting. "Good, Minister Luo, please take a seat. Let''s not beat around the bush. You probably understand the negotiations we had before. This is the ''Element Meditation Method.'' Magic Power is the foundation of magic, and to have Magic Power, the corresponding Meditation Technique is essential." "And this is ''Evil Curse,'' a Military Level Fire System Magic, which is the basis for our starting point." He pushed the books containing these two pieces of knowledge across. Then, Luo She also took out a USB drive, "This is some basic knowledge about industry, agriculture, and healthcare that you, Scholar Sir, requested." Both were giving basic things, but for both parties, they were critically needed. "Thank you for your country''s support; this is the start of our mutual development. However, I must remind you that due to the differences in the world''s environment, there are no elements in this world, so..." He didn''t finish, but the implication was clear. That meant you likely can''t meditate. This caused Luo She to frown. Was this guy setting a trap for a free ride? "But we can collaborate to research Magic Power, this special energy, to recreate it. If I work with your country, providing the conditions are sufficient, within seven days we could produce enough results. However, I will need more knowledge support in return." Qin Muye''s meaning was clear: they would research together, and when the time came, they would share the results. In return, he gave, and if you don''t provide more benefits, they could just walk away. Unsurprisingly, Luo She agreed. It was a good deal; the knowledge Qin Muye requested, despite being given more, would never touch on core areas, only things that could be found or bought online, costing almost nothing. Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Magic Power Reversal, Artificial Four Great Elements Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Magic Power Reversal, Artificial Four Great Elements ? "Magic elemental reaction is normal, so it looks like we can move to the next observation step. If possible, arrange for the first batch of people to meditate, and if the meditation is successful, notify Elder Luo," Qin Muye said with a tired look, yawned, put down the experiment data, and started reading a book. [Chapter Two: The Scuffle at Rose Bar & The Rogue Hero who Teased the White Moonlight] "..." Qin Muye looked at the title of the second chapter. It was his third day in this world, and to his surprise, he had triggered a new storyline. In two days, Qin Muye had successfully replicated the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind through the reverse reaction of magic power to the elements. However, it wasn''t just pure elements, but transformed from magic power. As long as one could reconvert it into personal magic power through meditation, it would essentially be considered a success. As for the derivation and transformation of elements, there was no need to worry either. Qin Muye had also solved this problem by using the permeability of elements, which allowed them continually to split into more earth, water, fire, and wind elements, although time was an issue. Through two days of cooperative work, he had come to realize that elements and magic power were indeed magical but had to obey the conservation of energy. Therefore, there was no concern that the elements would expand excessively, turning the entire world into a Magic World. In theory, as long as these four Artificial Elements are transformed into magic power through meditation, he would be successful, and subsequent in-depth cooperation with Wen Country could be established. Also, if he possessed elements, he could meditate. Not meditating in the past few days had forced him to sleep an extra two hours each day, which was a complete waste of time. Otherwise, wouldn''t it be better if he could work around the clock? "Notify Chen Lu that I need to make a trip to Rose Bar. Arrange for more bodyguards; it will be a quick visit as I have other matters to attend to," Qin Muye told his secretary. "Yes, I''ll arrange it right away," the secretary said, and quickly started making phone calls. The secretary was not a woman, but a stout man, also a Dark Strength expert. This was according to Qin Muye''s request since Chen Lu initially planned to arrange a beautiful woman for him. But for Qin Muye, that was just nonsense. What if there was danger? Who would protect whom? He hadn''t forgotten that his main task was to survive for 30 days. "Scholar sir, Governor Chen has made arrangements. The car will arrive in five minutes; we should go now," the secretary promptly communicated and came back to handle the matter. "Okay, arrange for more people. I''m as weak as a chicken; I''m afraid of death," Qin Muye said, not caring about his pride. Life is what''s important, how much is face worth? After leaving the research facility and getting into the car-a group of cars, with escorts surrounding it¡ªit can be said that he was as secure as can be. Especially with the level of security forces, mighty with martial artist-special forces armed with weaponry. And sitting beside Qin Muye was an elder, a Grandmaster of Transform Strength, whose power should not be underestimated and was close to reaching his physical limits. A heroic rescue? He had the place shut down, what was there to rescue? After doing all this, he couldn''t care about the details. He took his people and left, having slapped the faces; he left the specifics for others to handle. As he was leaving, he saw a beautiful and worried-looking woman getting out of a luxury sports car. She seemed to want a drink at the bar but found it sealed off, leaving her no choice but to depart helplessly. [Chapter Two: Completed] As Qin Muye was leaving in the car, combining the two situations, he guessed why the chapter had been completed. Although he didn''t fulfill the heroic rescue, with Rose Bar''s closure, the event had naturally fizzled out. As for completion quality, there was no need to even think about it-it was definitely not high. "Scholar sir, someone has succeeded in meditation and has generated magic power within," came a piece of good news over the communication device as Qin Muye was on the way back. "Excellent. When I return, hopefully, we can produce a few more samples. Have the one who succeeded in meditation learn an Evil Curse and see if he can release magic smoothly," Qin Muye then assigned a new mission requirement. Magic power and magic are related, but if Artificial Elements are used, the outcome was unclear. So, accurate data could only be obtained through experimentation. "Yes, Scholar sir, I will arrange it immediately," came the reply from the communication device. Qin Muye also breathed a sigh of relief, as the next steps would now be smooth sailing regarding resources. ''After returning, our domain might advance into the electrical age ahead of time.'' As for the information age, that was beyond his ability to achieve. Even the electrical age he foresaw would likely be a halfway state, reliant on magic to compensate. Did people think he alone could usher an entire age? Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Magic Power Experiments Get on Track Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Magic Power Experiments Get on Track ? "Evil Curse!" In the laboratory, Qin Muye, Chen Lu, Luo She, and another video connected to the high echelons of Wen Country watched as a researcher cast an Evil Curse on a monkey. You could clearly see a fiery red magical brilliance descend upon the monkey with lightning speed, visibly weakening it. Everyone present, as well as those watching through the video, got excited at this scene. Things were finally on track, and it only took three days. "Mr. President, I think our cooperation can move a step further now," Qin Muye spoke up. The President of Wen Country was all smiles, "Certainly, I will have the Treasury approve a hundred billion in research funds for Scholar Sir to manage. At that time..." "Your Excellency Mr. President, I''m not talking about funds, but about the knowledge I need. Your currency, even your entire financial system, is of no use to me but waste paper and codes. What I want is all the knowledge from the first and second reforms, not the so-called research funds. I hope you can understand," Qin Muye interrupted. Funds? They were useless to him, just beating around the bush. Besides, it was just a pointless formalism. As if the research institute wouldn''t grant the funds if he didn''t ask for them. How could that be possible? The success of Artificial Elements wasn''t technically challenging for Qin Muye, but for Wen Country, which lacked elements but wanted to advance society through magic, it was an incredibly important step. The President of Wen Country exchanged glances with the Cabinet through the video, and quickly reached a consensus. "Of course, there''s no problem Scholar Sir, but we also need adequate sincerity from you, like your Magic System," the President said. Everyone was talking business; only fools talked friendship. "Agreed. I will hand over the training and growth process of Mages to your country. However, please note that I can''t guarantee full compatibility," said Qin Muye after a moment of contemplation, ready to exchange the legacy within the Mage Reclassification Certificate. Before mastering it, this thing was valuable to Qin Muye, but once learned, it was only the Reclassification Certificate that held value. The knowledge inside had become his own, and using it for profit was a recycling of waste; after all, giving it away didn''t mean he couldn''t use it anymore. "Scholar Sir, ours are two different eras of scientific systems, including but not limited to weapons, medical care, materials, and so on," said the President of Wen Country. His meaning was clear-it was not enough. Moreover, National Martial Artists would experience a decline in vitality in their later years unless they could make their strength smooth and uniform to lock in their vitality and become an embraced pill Grandmaster. But how many people could succeed in that? Currently, there are only seven embraced pill Grandmasters on record. However, if magic were to shine gloriously, it might take National Martial Arts further. Wen Country does not have many embraced pill Grandmasters, but there are quite a few transformation, shadow, and clarity level National Martial Artists, and they are robust and young. The knowledge Qin Muye wanted naturally included National Martial Arts, but due to the limitations of the era, there was a high probability it wasn''t optimized like the modernized version of National Martial Arts. And it might be some styles of National Martial Arts that no one practices anymore. The ones on record would definitely not be given; they have legacies of their own, and causing a big fuss would not be good. But Qin Muye didn''t mind. National Martial Arts was indeed a bit beyond his expectations, but for him, it was just icing on the cake. After concluding the negotiations, Qin Muye let out a sigh of relief and continued to supervise the research on magic power while self-studying various knowledge on the side. The promised knowledge of the first and second era reforms would take three days to be handed over to Qin Muye, as compiling and summarizing it required time. Therefore, Qin Muye did not hand over the inheritance of mages and warriors yet. However, to show sincerity, he first offered the magic of the Dissolving Beam. From this moment on, the greatest gain was no longer the so-called instance rewards or that skill named Lord Summon, but the crystallization of the entire civilization, even if it was outdated, the accumulation it carried was not something ordinary people could accomplish. Furthermore, cooperating with Wen Country to study magic power would allow Qin Muye to understand the nature of this miraculous energy more deeply, enabling him to better transform spirit monsters and even contemplating Champion Level transformation involving beliefs and souls, among other things. One magic civilization might not suffice, but with the addition of hypnotism and Psychological Suggestion from Technology Civilization, and with "Lord Era," he refused to believe it still wouldn''t work. Especially since National Martial Arts also involved records and training of the spiritual aspect; if he had enough Champion Level spirit monsters, then his territory would soar to great heights. Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Integrated Circuit Magic and Informational Intelligent Magic Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Integrated Circuit Magic and Informational Intelligent Magic ? "Alright, that''s a wrap, let''s head home." Qin Muye hurriedly fled from the birthday celebration, and within just three minutes, some people hadn''t even had a chance to provoke him when his following bodyguards tackled them, leaving Wang Shenxing with a bitter smile. He had reincarnated many times, but this was the first time he had completed a story so absurdly. Normally, under any regular circumstances, he would at least save some face. Oh, someone did lose face, the helmsman of Shen Group of this city. If it had been the usual storyline, today would not only have been the birthday celebration of Old Master Shen of Shen Group but also would have involved arranging a fiance? for Shen Qingqing, which was originally him and Shen Qingqing, and then Xiao Chen would come out and ruin it. However, there was a big problem with the plot this time because Wang Shenxing had mixed up with Qin Muye, so the originally mindless, sycophantic antagonist also didn''t play his part. Naturally, that situation didn''t arise, and there were indeed thoughts of an alliance through marriage between Shen and Wang family, but it was declined by Wang Shenxing, the only heir of his family; the center of attention naturally revolved around him, so it was left at that. However, he could change the plot, but the tasks of Qin Muye and Wang Shenxing couldn''t be changed. Both had issues; even though the storyline had completely changed, they were still forced into a poor performance. Fortunately, Qin Muye was unashamed, and Wang Shenxing had already gotten used to it, so it was quite easy to complete. Since then, Wang Shenxing had been keeping his distance from that so-called plot system, and this was still when the plot was not deviated. This plot had completely gone off the rails, and he had also discovered that these supposed female leads could indeed read his mind, which was definitely an issue with the plot system. He had reincarnated many times, but only this one had problems. Thus, he also accepted Qin Muye''s explanation of the transfer of main character aura, which was not a good thing, implying that the so-called plot system had no intention of letting him off, not only making him a villain to be beaten and ridiculed by the protagonist in the past, but now it seemed intent on turning him completely into a puppet. He had also realized that going back was a lie, so he had to follow Qin Muye, a major figure. As for magic power, he had started learning it as well. Qin Muye was not an ungrateful person. Helping him with such a significant favor, he would naturally pull every string he could. Although these things were not widespread, as the main person in charge of the laboratory, it was very simple for Qin Muye to sneak someone in. It wasn''t a big deal. Compared to integrated circuit magic, which is just an integrated circuit board, what Qin Muye truly wanted to create was more three-dimensional intelligent magic. Essentially, it''s the difference between a motherboard and a computer. When Qin Muye proposed this plan, it received unanimous approval from Wen Country''s high-level officials, who also pooled computing, programming, and various other talents to assist. The reason was simple. Once this intelligent magic succeeded, it would undoubtedly be a qualitative change for the entirety of Wen Country. By building the corresponding magic power system program, the operation of magic could be replicated, altered, and even computed, allowing one person to learn a spell, and everyone else could then learn by copying the framework within that person''s intelligent magic. It would be comparable to a crude version of academic skills. It was not just needed by Wen Country; Qin Muye needed it too. As long as this intelligent magic was embedded into Spirit Monsters using the engraving method of the Death Curse secret technique, then Spirit Monsters could also cast spells. Aside from other things, just mastering a level 1 Water System Magic for healing would be enough to change the entire situation. Not to mention, there would be more advanced magic in the future. By then, all Spirit Monsters would be hidden mages, sometimes unexpectedly casting Magic Divine Arrows or healing allies. This would probably be the first intersection of magic and technology, blending magic scroll technology with computer technology. So far, the progress had been very pleasing, at least the hardware has been completed-it only remained to develop the software. If he could complete this intelligent magic within the remaining time, Qin Muye would essentially have pioneered a new Magic Sect. Independent of Death, Fire, Wind, Source Power, and other magics, this pure techno-created Intelligent System, once the programming was right, could even lead to functions like automatic meditation or automatic spell activation in the future. This wasn''t impossible; in fact, it was very likely. Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Showdown, My Time is Coming Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Showdown, My Time is Coming ? Time had flown by, and more than half a month had passed, Qin Muye could see that this chapter came every three days, perfectly fitting into 30 days, and the various situations had become more and more preposterous. During these days, Qin Muye had experienced rescuing a certain retired second-in-command with a beautiful granddaughter. Unfortunately, this second-in-command''s power wasn''t as great as Qin Muye''s, and Qin Muye didn''t have Xiao Chen''s absurd medical skills, so he was sent to the hospital. There was also helping a beautiful single mother landlord drive away the gangsters, which was also a tough act to perform. Recently, due to issues with the Rose Bar and a certain Brother Wang, a crime crackdown had taken place, resulting in many criminal forces being dealt with, which meant there were no so-called thugs to be found. If Qin Muye hadn''t held a high position, he might not have had such a significant impact. Just because of something Qin Muye said back then, some people who should have been involved with him ended up sitting in jail instead. Especially a certain gang queen, who was also part of Xiao Chen''s harem and supposed to have interactions with him, but because the crackdown had concluded, she was already in prison. This caused the current plotline to stall, and they could only get her out to perform a rigid scene with Qin Muye. If there were parts for her in the future, they would have to trouble her to come out again. As for Wang Shenxing, he had completely ignored the plot system, which after all, only provided plot points as reminders, but it didn''t matter much if one didn''t act on them. On the contrary, due to the transfer of the Main Character Aura, he had been surrounded by a continuous streak of romances, all with female leads, each capable of overhearing his innermost thoughts, which annoyed him to no end. Eventually, he ran off and mixed with Qin Muye, spending every day in meditation and study. As for Qin Muye''s Dumbing Aura and Taunting Aura, they pretty much had no effect on the people around him. I mean, how could a core plot of showing off, face-slapping, and romancing beautiful women possibly intersect with a group of researchers? If he went to the red-light district or clubs, maybe he could encounter troublemakers or rich second generations provoked by the two auras, but how could that happen in a scientific research institution? There wasn''t any plot intersection whatsoever. So, in reality, Qin Muye had long since stepped out of the original plotline of Asura Dragon King''s Trip to the Flower City. Forget about mission rewards, being able to get a basic skill would be good enough. With how perfunctory his plot completion was, we could say he was skimming through as much as he possibly could. No wonder it''s called a plot world; you can''t have any clever maneuvers. However, Qin Muye wasn''t thinking too much about it. For him, perfectly completing all plots was impossible; he wasn''t Xiao Chen, without the corresponding main character treatment. If he really followed the plot, he would most likely end up dead in a ditch. If they were to step down by then, people would quickly forget them, and it''s not certain they would reap the benefits of the magic''s success. Hence, the support rate for this project is quite high. Furthermore, the expenses were not large. Most of the costs were related to the maintenance and care of equipment, while material costs were relatively lower. Thus, what was needed more was manpower, not resources. "Alright, no rest for the next 7 days. Meditate if you need to, but make sure there''s a rotation. As long as it''s not fatal, push to the limit," Qin Muye set the tone for the upcoming week. He had already memorized all the information on the first and second eras of reform, yes, just memorized without in-depth study, relying on rote learning. Electronic devices and such are not treasures and can''t even display their names, let alone be put into an item bar. Therefore, you can''t take them with you; you have to memorize the content. The amount was truly vast, and it almost overwhelmed Qin Muye. Once back, he would study it slowly. The focus now was on the third era of reform, the information age, and the core of it was his Intelligent Magic. In other words, not only did he obtain the remnants of the first two eras, but he also acquired one of the cores of the third era: computing and information technology. This was the essence of Intelligent Magic; otherwise, how could he have targeted this project immediately? After all, it was a project with multiple gains, and playing it smart was a necessity, all for the sake of survival. But the upper echelons of Wen Country were no fools. It was only after Qin Muye gave up the inheritances of the Archer and the Knight, as well as all his Death System Magic, that he succeeded. Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Return, Troop Upgrade Scroll (Champion Level) Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Return, Troop Upgrade Scroll (Champion Level) ? [You have completed the main quest and acquired the Lord Skill-Lord Summon.] [You have completed the storyline quest and received a rating of: F-.] Qin Muye looked at the rating, at a loss for words for a moment. The rating could only be described as brutally honest. After all, it was called a storyline instance, and the core of it was surely to follow the plot. However, as for his storyline, it was simply an eyesore, having turned Long Aotian''s ostentation, face-slapping, and beauty collecting into a tale of scientific rise. He even dragged along a character who was half-villain, half-protagonist to have fun with him, shattering the storyline to pieces. Trying to get it back on track was questionable-if it weren''t for his backing from Wen Country, leveraging the situation to awkwardly act it through, the rating might have been even lower. However, he wasn''t without gains, possessing a head full of memories along with perfected Intelligent Magic. In the last 7 days, Wen Country also paid a huge price to enable Qin Muye to complete the project before he left. [Based on your rating, you may choose 1 of the following 10 rewards.] [1. 100,000 units of 4 types of common resources] [2. 10,000 units of 4 types of Special Resources] [3. 1,000,000 Gold Coins] [4. 1 Random Rare Building Blueprint] [5. 1 Random Rare Profession Transfer Certificate] [6. 1 Random Advanced Treasure] [7.1 Random Lord Skill] [8. 1 Random Hero Recruitment Scroll] [9.1 Troop Upgrade Scroll (Champion Level)] [10. 1 Professional Column Expansion Roll] "Dammit..." Qin Muye looked at the rewards, finding each one from 4 to 10 very tempting, especially the Advanced Treasure, which was a reward only available from event leaderboards. Then there were the Rare Profession Transfer Certificate and the Professional Column Expansion Roll, among others-too bad he could only choose one. In fact, Qin Muye was attempting to modify the blueprint inside the Magic Spirit Monster factory, so the difficulty was significant. Unless he constructed it for the Spirit Monsters one by one, he would basically have to make comprehensive improvements since Intelligent Magic encompasses so much. However, constructing it for himself would be much simpler by comparison, since he was the originator of this type of magic. Well, it''s called magic, but in reality, it''s more akin to some kind of magic-powered biological modification of the body. Of course, it wasn''t that conspicuous, it was more apt to call it magical surgery. Magic Power continuously flowed within him, creating patterns that act as carriers, similar to the way a Magic Scroll or integrated circuit would. Next, Qin Muye started programming his own Magic Power with Magic Power, translating massive amounts of Magic Power into special codes to form various modules. Such as Automatic Meditation, Automatic Release of Magic Shield, Magic Impact, and so on. The former was Qin Muye''s own research, while the latter derived from defensive techniques like the Magic Divine Arrow, developed by some researchers in the lab based on Qin Muye''s data. Magic is the utilization of Magic Power. Starting from scratch is indeed hard, but it''s easier with data. [You have learned an unnamed magic, please name it yourself.] Qin Muye decisively renamed it to Level 1 Intelligent Magic Magic Net. "With Intelligent Magic Magic Net, I can be in a state of meditation at all times, able to work 24 hours a day, as well as convert Magic Power constantly. All I need to do moving forward is to update the Meditation Technique," he thought. "Pity that the automatic defense and attack systems are still lacking and will have to be improved slowly in the future, but functionalities like Quick Cast, Magic Transmission, and so on, are perfectly fine." The reason he called it Magic Net wasn''t just because this Intelligent Magic pervaded his entire body like a network; he also wanted to incorporate all his Spirit Monsters into this magic network. After mastering Magic Net, Qin Muye took out "Belief, Soul, and Spirit" to study. Today was the last day of the Looter event. He decided to wait and see what tomorrow''s event would be before making further plans. As for installing Magic Net in the Spirit Monsters, that was still at a preliminary stage, comparable to creating a new folder. The priority was to finish his studies and promote a Champion Level Spirit Monster to help him manage his territory. Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Governor, Black Handè·¯Spirit Monster Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Governor, Black Hand¡¤Spirit Monster ? Firm belief, strong soul, stable spirit-famed Spirit Master Vo Ziki Shod. Looking at the last page of "Faith, Soul, and Spirit," Qin Muye always felt something was off about the twelve words and the somewhat peculiar name of a Spirit Master in the footnote. As for the book itself, it definitely contains solid content, delving into three types of special magic, namely Faith Magic, Soul Magic, and Spiritual Magic, though it only discusses the theory, methods of application, and how to awaken the potential deep within one''s spirit. And this method of awakening potential is the key to turning troops into Champion Level. It''s the success rate that''s not so high; after all, individuals differ, so there''s only one method. When it''s actually used, it still relies on the person''s own faith, soul, and spirit. "It seems that the differences between individuals don''t exist when it comes to lords?" The troops of those gifted with lordship, how to put it, are basically identical. Others might not know, but that''s how his Spirit Monsters are. Unless, of course, they vary after coming together and living through their experiences; the saying one type of rice breeds a hundred kinds of people is probably the principle here. "The author of this book probably never anticipated the existence of an unscientific thing like the ''Lord Era."" "Aside from that, the more important thing is the three special magics. Although no related magic spells are recorded, I have nevertheless touched upon certain realms, and if possible, my Magic Network can be perfected and expanded through them." "It could even become a true magic internet, which would certainly be interesting." A plethora of ideas began to scatter from Qin Muye''s mind, forming a series of brand new projects with the Magic Network at the core, using magic power, spirit, and soul as nodes and spreading out continuously. If it weren''t for the lack of time, let Qin Muye hunker down for a decade or two before re- emerging, and he would undoubtedly be able to sweep across the entire Magic Continent. Don''t underestimate the array of talents and skills Qin Muye possesses which have no combat strength but nevertheless complement each other; his Attack Power is weak, but his real strength is manifested in another domain. After copying down "Faith, Soul, and Spirit" and carefully checking dozens of times to ensure nothing was missed, Qin Muye looked around and chose a Magic Spirit Monster, upon which he used a Troop Upgrade Scroll (Champion Level). [One of your Spirit Monsters has evolved into Champion Level.] [Your Champion Level Spirit Monster has successfully advanced to a Hero unit using a Noble Reclassification Certificate, acquiring the rare profession: Governor, and is officially renamed Black Hand-Spirit Monster] "Black Hand, I have seen the greatness of my master, and I am grateful for your mercy and compassion. I will ensure your will is enforced throughout the entire territory," Black Hand said fervently. Black Hand, a domestic affairs-oriented Hero, also possesses a not negligible combat power, having transformed from a Magic Spirit Monster. [Hero: Black Hand-Spirit Monster LV1 (0/1000)] [Profession: Governor] Though Talent had lost skills like Blood Burning and Elemental Shield from the era of Magic Spirit Monsters, for Qin Muye, whether it was Talent, Skills, or Magic, all of them were impeccable, and at least they all evolved in an assistive direction. If the troops were trained by Black Hand, they would likely be similar to those aiding in governance, which significantly reduced Qin Muye''s management pressure... no, Qin Muye could now fully become a hands-off manager. "Very well, I leave the territory in your hands. If you have spare time, you can follow to train and level up. Level is also important for you." "Next, I''ll pass on some management insights. After learning, remember to replan the territory. Build where you should build, and demolish what should be demolished. I think you should have the authority after becoming a Governor, so I entrust the management of the whole territory to you." "Also, you can go to the training field to train your exclusive troops to assist in your management." After giving these instructions, Qin Muye began to explain the management knowledge contained in the Noble''s Reclassification Certificate. Qin Muye himself was capable, but uninterested, hence he had always stayed at the level of theory and never put it into practice, so it was merely armchair strategizing. But with Intermediate Knowledge, what was armchair strategizing for him, for Black Hand, was precious Experience that could help him grasp management principles faster and handle both internal and external affairs smoothly. [You are currently explaining techniques to Black Hand-Spirit Monster...] Unconsciously, it was approaching midnight of the fourth week. The plunderer event was also settling, but unfortunately, it had little to do with Qin Muye, whose total Points didn''t even come close to the top ten. It was unrelated to him. Qin Muye thought that those Lords who ranked high on the leaderboard had probably entered many instance-like Epic rewards multiple times and completed them with high scores. Otherwise, they couldn''t have risen so quickly. But he had no regrets about the low completion rate because, for him, all the rewards combined weren''t as valuable as this one that could turn troops into Champion Level, "Faith, Soul, and Spirit." Instead, the Magic Network and a large amount of modern Knowledge were the key points. Once Black Hand, the Governor, finished the re-planning and management of the territory, Qin Muye would begin the first era of reforms, at least advancing to the Steam and Industrial Age. Then by combining Magic, Cold Weapons? Those things could have been phased out long ago with Magic Guns, Alchemy Tanks, and even optimized grain types, food storage, and more to be conducted in parallel. However, all of these required a large number of professionals, which meant needing Champion Level Spirit Monsters, so Qin Muye needed to master this Technology first, or else the territory''s development would be severely disrupted. Therefore, the core of development was still Qin Muye, not the Governor, Black Hand. Chapter 63: Chapter 63: New Event - Angel Investor Chapter 63: Chapter 63: New Event - Angel Investor ? On the first day of the fourth week, at midnight, the prompt from "Lord Era" arrived as scheduled. "The raid event has ended, and any unused Points in the point store have been cleared." "Now awarding Points Leaderboard rewards." "First place..." "This week''s event: Angel Investor" "Choose a character as your investee and invest in them. The Resources you invest will determine your return... or your loss." "With each rise or fall in the investee''s earnings, you will gain or lose corresponding Points." "Invested Resources will be returned at the close of the event. The more you invest, the more you can earn-yet, the more you could lose as well." "Please note: Investors cannot interfere with their investee''s world, please invest with confidence." "Please note: As the event progresses, there will be restrictions on the Resources you can invest (remember this)." "The Angel Investor event includes a Profit Leaderboard, with rankings based on final earnings obtained." "First place: 500,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 50,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 10 Advanced Treasures, 10 rare Building Blueprints." "Second place: 500,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 50,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 6 Advanced Treasures, 6 rare Building Blueprints." "Third place: 500,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 50,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 4 Advanced Treasures, 4 rare Building Blueprints." "Fourth to Tenth place: 500,000 of 3 types of Basic Resources, 50,000 of 4 types of Special Resources, 2 Advanced Treasures." "These rewards are getting more ridiculous by the minute," he muttered. "Half a million in Basic Resources plus fifty thousand in Special Resources, the number of Advanced Treasures and rare Building Blueprints has doubled." But the more extravagant the rewards, the less confident Qin Muye felt, because as they were still in the Adaptation Period, would "Lord Era" really be that generous? This felt like eating a final meal. "But this time it doesn''t involve combat power, so it seems like there is a chance to compete?" Qin Muye realized that this event depended entirely on vision... or perhaps luck. "Drawing investee instance..." "Draw complete, investee instance: Sky Breaking." "It''s over." Qin Muye felt numb. Couldn''t you just change one word and make ''Sky Breaking'' to ''Vast Sky''? This one-word difference completely skewed the storyline. "Please select your investee..." A long list of names appeared, covering everyone and everything within the entire investee instance. How should one invest here? total earnings remaining: -0.01] "" Qin Muye was utterly dumbfounded by this development. "Wait a minute, if the return is negative, wouldn''t I have to pay out money?" "The human heart is treacherous..." It was only then that Qin Muye realized. The formula for resource return was investment x earnings, and if it ended like this, he would directly lose 1,000 Gold Coins-no wonder he gasped in shock. However, another prompt quickly refreshed on the screen. [Fang Miao turns the tables, ends his marriage early, and declares ''Thirty years in the east and thirty years in the west; don''t bully the young and poor'', your investment returns increased by 0.1, your total earnings remaining: 0.09] "This storyline seems familiar; are you sure this thing isn''t plagiarized from Emperor Yan or something?" Qin Muye reflected on this familiar storyline and words. Although the conditions were of his own choosing, he was still bewildered if this was the actual plot unfolding. After all, who could have anticipated such developments? [Fang Miao sets a three-year challenge, your investment returns increased by 0.1, your total earnings remaining: 0.2] "What''s next, is it time for Yao Lao to appear? Oh, this knockoff investing world might not have a Yao Lao, who knows what kind of ''Lao'' will show up." [Fang Miao trains hard on the back mountain, a soul named Fu Lao appears in the ring, and he learns the true reason why his strength has regressed and cannot advance, your investment returns increased by 1, your total earnings remaining: 1.2] "Hiss~, it seems the time ratio isn''t the same; it''s only been a few minutes for me, and the guy already knows about Yao Lao... oh, they call him Fu Lao." "If this wave isn''t profitable, what a waste of such a good script." After watching for two minutes, Qin Muye didn''t continue to pay attention. He didn''t dare use his Points anymore; he had to wait until the trading closed, as the outcome could fluctuate with the rise and fall of earnings. This round had already turned a loss into a profit. Qin Muye knew he had bet correctly. Of course, once the investee dies, the investment freezes immediately. As for the multiplier of the returns, it naturally depends on whether they''ve experienced a drop or rise before death; it won''t decrease to the negatives, so even if Fang Miao dies now, Qin Muye''s hundred thousand Gold Coins would return an earning of one hundred twenty thousand Gold Coins. Chapter 64: Chapter 64: The Investee Who Started a Counterattack Life Chapter 64: Chapter 64: The Investee Who Started a Counterattack Life ? Qin Muye glanced at the earnings list. The top investor was the Netherworld Emperor, with a return that had already reached 100. Of course, there were quite a few investors involved. The reason for such high earnings was simple, it seemed as if he was the foremost being under the heavens. Thus, every action he took was of great value, so even if the return rate was low, it still represented a solid investment choice. It might be soaring high now, but should something happen, it could plummet drastically, potentially causing investors to lose everything. The investment risk associated with him was extremely high, which was why such a significant increase in value was seen, unlike the 2.3 return Qin Muye had earned from investing in Fang Miao, who by now had shown potential as a protagonist. Qin Muye then invested another 10,000 in Basic Resources and 1,000 in rare resources. Because his actions were becoming more and more like someone from Emperor Yan''s story. How so? While Emperor Yan was dedicated to Alchemy, he was into drawing talismans, and had now started on a path of counter-attack, practicing the ''Ruins Technique'', a Cultivation Technique said to allow growth through refining strange waters, embarking on the dual path of Martial Artist and Talisman Master. Especially since he was a transmigrator, with an innately stronger soul than ordinary people and possessed dual Spirit Roots of water and wood, naturally, he was overwhelmingly powerful. He had already begun his journey of showing off and settling scores in his small county town. Unless something unexpected happens, it looks like the Netherworld Emperor is probably going to fall. If investors could influence the invested world, that would be another story, but since they cannot, Qin Muye was ninety percent certain that Fang Miao was a knock-off version of Emperor Yan, guessing that this time he could be named the ''Cold Emperor''. "Tsk, tsk, looks like I''m about to turn things around," he mused. The thought alone excited Qin Muye beyond measure. With ten Advanced Treasures and ten sets of rare building blueprints, plus the invested Gold Coins and resources, even without shooting up the ranks, as long as there was steady growth, it would take his territory to the next level. Qin Muye was not one to gamble or be greedy. Instead, he was extremely cautious. If the risk was too great, even for boundless benefits, he would decisively give it up if it endangered his life. He was known to be overly cautious. However, he soon shifted his attention elsewhere. This matter was thrilling, but who knew what the next few days might bring. However, with low-risk investments, there was a basic guarantee of not losing much, even if it did result in a loss. Unless he had really hit the jackpot by betting on a protagonist involved in a broken engagement or a seemingly useless character, such individuals didn''t usually earn much. This left Qin Muye stuck in a technological bottleneck. The modifications themselves were one thing, but what truly could turn Spirit Monsters into Champion Level was an intrinsic factor, not Qin Muye''s external influence. "But where can I find Spirit Monsters on the brink of death?" Qin Muye knew that his power was now invincible in this region; all wild monsters had been cleared out. Unless a disaster struck from the heavens, it was virtually impossible for dying Spirit Monsters to appear. Even if there were dying Spirit Monsters, he could save them. He had also tried using Spirit Monsters that had been on the battlefield, but unfortunately, the results were not good. Generally, it was about the fear of death. "Fervor or loyalty should also be able to break through this mental barrier. Is it that the Spirit Monsters aren''t enough, or is it because they are beast-like humans?" The loyalty of Spirit Monsters was similar to an innate Thought Steel Seal, like an instinct, so when it came to emotional stimulation, it truly wasn''t enough. This feeling was like something sparse and common, unable to stir any waves. "I need to find a way to boost morale. There must be corresponding magic; the Magic Guild should have stored such Magic Books." Now that he had a solution, Qin Muye immediately set out. As for the Magic Books and magic stored in the Magic Guild, Qin Muye hadn''t studied them. At that time, he was learning Mage inheritance, and magic wasn''t very useful to him, plus learning it was a waste of time. His learning wasn''t like getting a chime from "Lord Era" but truly studying magic, and if he learned it all, it would take at least a month. These were left by Mages from the Silver Star Alliance, no small quantity. He had originally planned to study them after returning from the plot instance, but he ended up being delayed by the project of creating artificial Champion Level Spirit Monsters. There were priorities to consider, and naturally, he had to prioritize the most important tasks first. Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Plea from a Fallen Divine Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Plea from a Fallen Divine ? "Master, there is a message." Black Hand knocked on the door and then spoke. Qin Muye, who was conducting an experiment to transform a Magic Power Spirit Monster into an artificial Champion Level Spirit Monster, looked up with some confusion. He had already said that if there was nothing significant, not to disturb him. What message could be worth interrupting his work for? "What message?" Qin Muye asked without stopping the work in his hands. "Demon Blood and the others have found the site of that divine being''s downfall. We may have a chance to solve the Red Wind Disaster," Black Hand respectfully reported. Qin Muye frowned, "Are you sure? If I''m not mistaken, the region where that divine being and the Great Mage died must be the place most shrouded in dense Magic Power and Divine Power. How could they possibly get in?" Such a site of downfall was definitely in the most dangerous core region. Demon Blood and Evil Tongue simply couldn''t enter, so how could they possibly find it? "The divine being has not completely perished. There is still a lingering soul fragment that cannot leave the Red Wind Disaster area, but it has promised us corresponding benefits." "From the feedback of Demon Blood and the others, the state of this divine being is not good, and it seems that it could dissipate at any moment." Hearing this, Qin Muye''s frown deepened. This clearly didn''t bode well. He then finished stitching up the Magic Power Spirit Monster, reset it in place, and after administering some Healing Magic, finally said, "You should realize there is a problem here, right? Anyway, tell me about this divine being''s background." "Yes, Master. The being takes the form of a half-goat person and calls itself Pan, claiming to be the god of Shepherds, Hunters, and Farmers, and also known as the Forest God." "It promised that if we are willing to extract its Divinity from within the Red Wind Territory and provide it with sacrifices, it will grant us its blessings." Qin Muye shook his head, "I don''t believe in gods. Do you, Black Hand?" "Master, I also don''t believe, but this is a benefit. Whether we treat it as a wild monster to slay or imprison it in Prison, it will be your achievement." Black Hand truly lived up to his name, coveting what belonged to others. "But you should also know the risks, right? We''ve all seen the terror of the Red Wind Disaster, and no Spirit Monster can move about within it," Qin Muye pointed out the critical issue. In Black Hand''s eyes, the value of a Bidirectional Teleportation Gate was greater than that of Demon Blood, as it was a doorway to the outside world. But in Qin Muye''s eyes, while the outside world had great value, it also came with significant dangers. He believed that risks and opportunities were equivalent. The greater the opportunity, the greater the risk. The Red Wind Plain held only the remains of a fallen deity and a dead Great Mage, but the outside world had the living. Which was more dangerous-did that even need to be said? "Now, the Red Wind is our protection, not a limitation. Unless we truly face restrictions, the value within the Red Wind Plain far surpasses that of the outside world." "Yes, Master, I will carry out your will!" Black Hand said before leaving Qin Muye''s lab to arrange for the next steps. Qin Muye reflected on this himself. "A divine being, huh? The good do not come; those who come do not mean well." The half-goat deity Pan sounded somewhat familiar to Qin Muye. He seemed to recall a similar deity from his past life, but he quickly put it out of his mind and returned to his experiments instead. As for him joining the exploration? What a joke. Wouldn''t he just be a drag with his weak constitution? Heroes like Demon Blood were suited for combat-they should be the ones to go. He didn''t need to add to the chaos. As a Lord, why meddle in everything personally? Just knowing how to utilize talents and heed advice was enough. Otherwise, why would he bother to nurture hero units at all? Specialization in one''s craft was the key. It wasn''t about a logistics researcher going to the front lines to fight monsters when he could have simply been a Mage or an Elemental Master. Why become a Scholar at all? Chapter 66: Chapter 66: The Divine Artifact - Magic Power of the Divine Chapter 66: Chapter 66: The Divine Artifact - Magic Power of the Divine ? "Master, things went very smoothly. Demon Blood has already obtained Pan''s divine attribute and brought it back. The other party indeed had malicious intentions, or rather, it is highly likely that it is no longer the god Pan of the half-sheep people," said Black Hand with a respectful tone. Qin Muye, who was reading a book, was surprised by this; he hadn''t expected it to be so quick. However, he quickly realized that a day had already passed, and the coordination between internal and external efforts could indeed be swift. "This is Pan''s divine attribute. Please take a look," Black Hand passed the divine attribute to Qin Muye. At first glance, it appeared quite normal, filled with nature and vitality, making one feel as if they were enjoying the freshness of a spring day, both body and mind falling into a kind of joy. However, Qin Muye restrained this thought. To him, this was not a good feeling at all. It was comfortable, but it was like being lured by someone. [Magic Power Infused Divine Attribute] [Level: Divine Artifact] [Attribute] [Attack Power +50%] [Defensive Power +50%] [Power +50%] [Knowledge +50%] [Harvest from farming, collection, hunting +100%] [Half-sheep troop type production doubled weekly] [Recruitment cost for half-sheep troop types halved] [Daily Magic Value Limit +1, Life Value Limit -1] [Daily chance of causing flesh anomalies in troops within the territory] [Once held, all heroes and troops in the territory enjoy the attribute bonuses] Apart from the two tricky entries, the rest were terrifying, especially the one that doubled the harvest. "This thing... has it taken effect?" Qin Muye hesitantly looked at his suddenly skyrocketing attributes. "Yes, Master. It takes effect as soon as you retrieve it, and the entire territory is affected. Even if you put it in the item slot or the Supplies Warehouse, the effect remains the same," said Black Hand helplessly. Qin Muye''s expression darkened. The half-sheep deity was truly detestable, daring to trick him. He hadn''t expected it to take effect immediately upon acquisition. Fortunately, having endured nine years of compulsory education and ten years of arduous studying in two lifetimes, this didn''t count for much to him. [Fang Miao refines the alien water Blue Nether Demonic Ice Water, advances to the ninth stage of Qi Refinement, the "Void Technique" evolves into Yellow Rank Top Grade, your investment yield +1, your remaining total yield: 9.3] "The first alien water? It directly added 1 to my yield, it seems that it''s truly time to rise," Qin Muye mused upon seeing the updated notice. Prior increases had been 0.1 or 0.2, but this time, a direct increase of 1 yield was quite striking. [Fang Miao invents a new, growable Divine Skill called "Four Seas Dragon Soaring"; your investment yield +0.1, your remaining total yield: 9.4] [Fang Miao wins first place at the Talisman Master''s conference; your investment yield +0.1, your remaining total yield: 9.5] Time in the investment world was passing swiftly, and Fang Miao began to continually break out after obtaining the Blue Nether Demonic Ice Water. But not everything was about profit; there were also losses, such as being pursued by the Yin God Temple, naturally because the Nascent Soul Stage Residual Soul Talisman in his hand was getting old. This "Sky Breaking" is a Cultivation World, and of course, the realms are Body Refining, Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation, Crossing Tribulation, and Mahayana. The Netherworld Emperor is a Cultivator at the Peak of Mahayana, one step away from Ascension. Unfortunately, it seems he lacked something and has been stuck at the Peak of Mahayana. "The three-year pact seems to be approaching," Qin Muye suddenly remembered. At the moment, it''s highly likely that he will break through the Foundation Establishment Stage; after that, naturally comes face-slapping, and once the face-slapping is done, it''s time to switch maps and continue leveling up. This is only the beginning, not the end. "After the three-year pact, I might consider making additional investments." Qin Muye thought about whether to stuff his only Intermediate Treasure, the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, into the deal. After all, this could lead to a huge profit. As for other Treasures, he had considered them as well, but who knew if earning too much might lead to backlash. Investors indeed cannot interfere with the instance they invest in, but the "Lord Era," as the host, surely can. Moreover, Fang Miao being the protagonist is just a conjecture by Qin Muye with no solid proof; he can afford to lose the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, but unless the situation is clear before closing, he won''t make a heavy bet. Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Divine Seed, Flesh Apostle Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Divine Seed, Flesh Apostle ? Demon Blood and curses are quick to leave and just as quick to return. First came the deception, then the threats, followed by appeasement. In short, they relied on their words to coax and deceive this self-proclaimed half-goat god Pan into coming back with them. The moment he returned, he was shoved into the Prison, and then naturally, he was beaten ferociously by Demon Blood. He also knew that the divine he had brought back had issues, which almost doomed the entire territory; if not for Qin Muye exploiting the "Lord Era" rules to glitch a BUG, both Qin Muye and the curses would have been the first to perish. Within the entire territory, their Life Values were the lowest-who else would die first if not them? This half-goat god was tough, enduring a near-death beating without uttering a sound, and later, it was discovered that he had been knocked unconscious. As the night grew deeper, he gradually came to but was completely drained of strength, not an ounce of power left in him. This was not only due to the binding effect of the Prison but also the result of the two auras from the curses stacking up to the full amount. [Hero: Divine Seed LV9] [Profession: Flesh Apostle] [Attributes] [Life Value: 100%] [Divine Power Value: 0] [Magic Value: 675] [Attack Power: 90 (0)] [Defensive Power: 90 (0)] [Power: 90] [Knowledge: 45] [Talent] [Mimetic Body: Capable of mimicking any Life Form and item seen] [Ancient God Embryo: Immune to negative states such as poison, fear, confusion, and bleeding] [Soul and Divine Endowment: Each level increases Attack Power by 10, Defensive Power by 10, Power by 10, and Knowledge by 5] There were no distinguishing limbs or facial features on him; he resembled a lump of playdough and was quite massive, filling the entire prison. Qin Muye looked somewhat bemusedly at the mass of Divine Seed: "I used my eyes." How else to see? It was just that your Rank was too low and got overwhelmed by the Basic Reconnaissance Skill. With that Talent, if you had reached Level 10, Qin Muye probably wouldn''t have been able to see through you. "Hehehe~ So, you imprisoned me because you want something from me, like helping you escape from the grip of Magic Power Godhood? All you need is..." The Divine Seed said with a strange laugh. "Oh, it seems that Godhood has nothing to do with you, otherwise, you would know that Demon Blood said your Godhood had already dealt with this matter and that it''s true." Qin Muye interrupted the Divine Seed mid-sentence. The Godhood affected by Magic Power was now in the pool of an angel investor, let alone the Divine Seed-even the resurrected demigod Pan couldn''t reclaim it. "I''m more curious about how you were born, why you''re called the Divine Seed, and why you''re a Flesh Apostle." Compared to the so-called Godhood, Qin Muye wasn''t very interested, given that it was a trap and with his current strength, he couldn''t study it. He had to leave it to "Lord Era" to help store and bug-fix. On the contrary, he was very interested in the Divine Seed. The Divine Seed was taken aback by Qin Muye''s words. He had once tricked the Undead Force of the Red Wind Plain, but it seemed they knew something and he didn''t succeed. However, when he later patrolled the Red Wind Plain, he found that the Undead Force had been annihilated by a Godsent Lord, so naturally, new ideas sprouted. As for being unable to leave the Red Wind Calamity? That, of course, was a lie-if he really couldn''t leave, then where was he now? "I have encountered an interesting Godsent Lord. Since you wish to know, I don''t mind sharing with you." The massive body of the Divine Seed began to contract. This time it didn''t take the form of the demigod Pan but instead transformed into a middle- aged man wearing a Magic Robe. Qin Muye knew this must be the Great Mage who was rumored to have perished alongside the demigod Pan. "My birth originated from a destruction..." the Divine Seed spoke in a somber tone. Chapter 68: Chapter 68: The Gospel Book of Symbiosis Chapter 68: Chapter 68: The Gospel Book of Symbiosis ? "So, you''re essentially the rebirth of some terrifying ancient god, merged with the half-goat god Pan and that great mage of the Silver Star Alliance?" Years ago, the Silver Star Alliance had contacted a divine being in a state akin to flesh and blood from the void, who proclaimed itself as an ancient god-the literal translation, the specific meaning unclear. At first, the Silver Star Alliance believed the entity came with good intentions, and indeed it had. But the entity''s goodwill was unbearable, carrying a horrifying contamination and mutation within its flesh that, with further research by the Silver Star Alliance, only intensified, even affecting the upper echelons'' peace and the divine power of the divine beings. This finally led to the original extermination campaign. This was not an action of the divine beings against the Silver Star Alliance, but rather a joint extermination carried out by the divine beings and the mages of the Silver Star Alliance. In the end, the divine being in a state of flesh died, not only killing itself but also taking with it the half-goat god and the head council president of the Silver Star Alliance. The aftermath saw the alternation of three energies, forming the Red Wind Calamity, and the Silver Star Alliance naturally retreated. However, neither the divine beings nor the Silver Star Alliance had anticipated that while the other had died, it had not died completely. The powerful vitality of the flesh, along with the inherently bizarre contamination and mutation, enabled it to be reborn as a triune monster through the divinity and divine power of the half-goat god Pan and the immense magic power of the council president of the Silver Star Alliance-thus, the Divine Seed was born. Qin Muye speculated that perhaps this had been the ancient god''s scheme all along, intentionally allowing itself to be killed for magic and divine power. Today''s Divine Seed also possesses the formidable strengths of these three forces, which can definitely be described as having boundless potential. "Indeed, so Lord Talent, are you interested in recruiting me? Your spirit monsters are indeed marvelous, but with my assistance, ascending to your throne wouldn''t be impossible," the Divine Seed said with a hint of seduction in its tone. [Hero: The Divine Seed surrenders to you and expresses a willingness to serve you. Do you accept?] "Oh, I don''t want to," Qin Muye decisively declined, seeing this as a backstabber at glance, utterly useless. If truly released, it might just stab him in the back right on the spot. "Okay, but I..." "But I''m thinking, now that you''re my captive, do you count as my property?" Qin Muye wondered about one thing¡ªthat if it did count, could he possibly throw the Divine Seed into the investment pool. Demon Blood, dark speech, and underhanded tactics had all been tried and failed to be thrown in, but the Spirit Monster Manual and Spirit Monster Diagrams could be thrown in, though Qin Muye had not actually done so. On the other hand, the oddly bizarre thing such as the Divine Seed, he didn''t know whether it would work or not. skills, and magic] [Life Value Limit -10 daily] Qin Muye truly hadn''t expected the Divine Seed could transform into the Flesh Gospel Book, but it must have been a spur-of-the-moment decision, essentially a symbiosis. He saw the effects, it was useful, but it reduced the life value limit every day. If it hadn''t been for the "Lord Game," maybe the Divine Seed would have taken possession of him. Qin Muye extended his hand into the prison without changing his expression. He could feel the overall squirming of the book, but just when the Divine Seed thought Qin Muye was about to take it out of the prison, he decisively threw it into the investment dish. "Really think I''m foolish, to use such a strange thing?" Qin Muye scoffed. He surely knew that the Divine Seed was trying to escape the prison, hence, it tried to ingratiate itself with him. It was smart, but too poor in dealing with people. Just a few sentimental words and shifting some blame, and it thought Qin Muye would trust it? To Qin Muye, this was completely unimpressive and instead felt that the thing was innately defiant and adept at beguiling. As a pragmatic person, Qin Muye naturally wasn''t going to take risks. The Divine Seed was like a lottery ticket-it might hit the jackpot, but he felt with his luck, it was better to stay grounded. There was no need to gamble. "What if it becomes even more terrifying after going through the investment and coming out, both the Flesh Gospel Book and the magic-empowered Divine might?" Qin Muye pondered that this hot potato seemed even hotter, but of course, that meant its value had also increased. Although these two things were tricky, that didn''t mean they were without value; on the contrary, their value was substantial. It should be noted that the levels of these two items, one being a Divine Artifact and the other high-level, sufficiently demonstrate their worth. "If worst comes to worst, just hang an unaffordable high price in the auction house and store it. I can''t suppress these two items, but the ''Lord Era'' surely can. By then, wait until I have the strength to deal with them before taking them back." Keeping such items might not necessarily backfire, but they could potentially be deadly. This might seem like a shortsighted act, but securing long-term benefits hinges on staying alive first. Otherwise, no matter how great future benefits might be, they''re meaningless if one is dead. Chapter 69: Chapter 69: If the prices keep rising, the warehouse will soon be insufficient. Chapter 69: Chapter 69: If the prices keep rising, the warehouse will soon be insufficient. ? "I''ve dealt with the Divine Seed, but what about the Red Wind Calamity-this thing is a bit tough to handle." Qin Muye knew that the Divine Seed was the Divine Seed and the Red Wind Calamity was the Red Wind Calamity. Although they originated from the same source, they were not the same entity. So his temporary solution for the Divine Seed didn''t mean he had temporarily resolved the Red Wind Calamity. What''s more, the level of the Divine Seed was just too low, and he didn''t know how to level it up. He had learned from the books he had looted, along with some intelligence, that at least a hundred years had passed since those ancient times. Under normal circumstances, the growth rate couldn''t possibly be so slow. Therefore, Qin Muye suspected that the other party was stuck in a bottleneck. The Divine Seed was native; if it surrendered to Qin Muye, then it could level up without any bottlenecks, just like Demon Blood and Evil Tongue could by grinding and leveling up. But now it was different, seemingly tied to the other party''s zero Divine Power. After all, the other party did have a part of the half-man, half-ram deity Pan. Of course, these things didn''t have much to do with him, as the matter was now resolved. Dealing with such a thorny issue couldn''t be done by force alone. The best way was to resolve it with the least possible loss. Thanks to the current event in "Lord Era," Qin Muye had easily resolved the issue. There was also a component of luck involved; if the Divine Seed hadn''t been so special in nature, Qin Muye wouldn''t have been able to utilize it. It was just good fortune. After resolving this matter, Qin Muye naturally went back to his research. He had to admit, creating a Champion Level Spirit Monster artificially was truly challenging. Especially since it involved aspects of beliefs, the soul, and the mind. Luckily he had made some progress. Initially, all three aspects evolved from the inside out, but his methods were external and artificial, resulting in a lack of necessary techniques. Like the issue of insufficient energy, for instance. To artificially interfere, one would need enough Magic Power, and with Qin Muye''s meager reserves, he really couldn''t make a splash. Demon Blood and Evil Tongue reaching Champion Level wasn''t due to Qin Muye''s Magic Transformation. That was just a small push. Qin Muye noticed that Fang Miao had actually completed the three-year agreement and was then pursued, which resulted in a gain of 1 point in yield, followed by a decline of 0.1 point. By now, Fang Miao had become a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and on this journey, he had even taken up with a female cultivator in the Golden Core Stage-likely the heroine. It was with her help that he was able to escape the pursuit of the Tianlan Sect, and then he was preparing to be apprenticed to the major sect of Canglan Sword Sect. With returns like these, playing it safe was already paying off handsomely. Qin Muye guessed that the future gains would be increasingly terrifying. Although he still couldn''t make it onto the leaderboard, he believed in Fang Miao; after all, from an initial 0.1, each increase had jumped to 1, quite the turnaround. Reaching Foundation Establishment in three years wasn''t slow at all. His fiance?e, who had been lauded as a prodigy, was under the Tianlan Sect''s careful training yet had only reached the fifth level of Qi Refinement. In a fight against Fang Miao, she wouldn''t stand a chance. So even if Fang Miao perished now, Qin Muye would still not suffer losses; on the contrary, he would make a significant profit. A thirteenfold return on a hundred thousand Gold Coins was nothing short of a windfall. "If it keeps going up like this, I''ll need to ask Black Hand to expand the Supplies Warehouse ahead of time," Qin Muye didn''t just invest a hundred thousand Gold Coins; he had also invested ordinary and Special Resources. The returns were currently thirteenfold, yet it was only the second day, with four more days until the closing. As long as nothing unexpected happened, it was sure to rise even more, and Qin Muye would most definitely reinvest on the day before closing. How could he give up on something so certain? "Phew- Not to be disturbed by prosperity or adversity, still, I need to work on my patience," Qin Muye dispelled his daydreams from his mind, as nothing was in hand yet, and everything remained uncertain; it was too early to celebrate. After all, the higher one stands, sometimes, the more tragic the fall may be. Fang Miao, now a skyrocketing investment, would cause a major loss for Qin Muye should he crash. Therefore, it was necessary to maintain a calm disposition, and of course, if he did incur losses, Qin Muye could accept it. He had backups like the Divine and the Gospel Book-if things went south, he could just cash them out, and maybe even get his Gold Coins and Resources back. If he were to lose these two items, Qin Muye wouldn''t be too upset. Despite their high level, if they were of no use and were a burden, it wouldn''t be a big deal if they were gone. On the contrary, using his Resources to settle debts at this stage would be a greater loss. To let go is to gain, for only through relinquishment can one receive. Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Investment Limits and Accelerated Plots Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Investment Limits and Accelerated Plots ? On the third day of the fourth week, Qin Muye discovered a terrifying thing the investment problem had emerged. Starting today, only treasures of intermediate level or higher could be invested, and basic level treasures could no longer be placed into the investment pool. As for resources, ordinary resources and Gold Coins would need a minimum of one hundred thousand, whereas special resources required fifty thousand; any less and the investment pool would not accept them. It was then that Qin Muye recalled one of the initial cautions, that as time changed, the resources contributed would become restricted. In other words, one had to bet from the start, or wait with substantial capital. After some contemplation, Qin Muye looked at his resources and, gritting his teeth, added another one hundred thousand Gold Coins plus one hundred thousand of ordinary resources and fifty thousand of each special resource. It was not for any other reason, but in just this one evening, Fang Miao''s earnings had once again increased to 19, while most of the investors on the leaderboard had shown declines, and some had even been frozen directly, indicating the death of the investors. On the contrary, the Netherworld Emperor''s gains were soaring, having risen to 110. There might be a problem here. Qin Muye speculated whether this Netherworld Emperor had started killing others for his ascension? [Fang Miao refines the Earth Core Divine Marrow to achieve a superior Golden Core, your investment earnings +3, your total investment earnings are: 22] "Has he achieved Golden Core already?" Qin Muye reviewed last night''s information; Fang Miao had continually put on airs and defeated opponents in the Canglan Sword Sect and had now become a True Disciple, seemingly poised to be the sect''s top person. However, after achieving the Golden Core, Fang Miao did not stay in the Canglan Sword Sect but instead went out to gain experience. His goal was quite simple, to join Old Master Fu in search of a peculiar water. Although he now practiced the cultivation technique of the Canglan Sword Sect, the ''Ruins Technique,'' which could grow indefinitely, was his core. He had joined the Canglan Sword Sect solely to evolve the ''Ruins Technique.'' The current ''Ruins Technique'' had already reached the rank of intermediate within the mysterious classes. Although it was somewhat weak, the potential was enormous. "From what I can see, Fang Miao must have formally entered the intermediate stage, and it''s highly likely he''ll soon clash with the Yin God Temple created by the Netherworld Emperor," Qin Muye knew it was time to switch locations and start anew. It remains to be seen who will have the misfortune of being Fang Miao''s stepping stone. Truth be told, Fang Miao had offended many people along the way, truly struggling for survival. "This time, the investment will close on the sixth day, and the results will be announced at midnight on the seventh day; a hundredfold return is all that is required," Qin Muye thought. Soon after, Qin Muye pressed down this matter as it was something to be dealt with three days later. With the time he had to think, it might be better to study more on how to create Champion Level Spirit Monsters. A technical bottleneck had already occurred, which was a critical shortage of energy, necessitating a breakthrough. Previously, he had also traded 1000 special resources for one Element Core on the Trading House, but to no avail. This left Qin Muye quite frustrated; since this path was temporarily blocked, he had to think of another solution, instead of stubbornly persisting on it. If it were some ordinary project, he might have given up, but since it involved the strength of his territory, he naturally couldn''t let it go, thus he had to seek an alternate research direction. If external solutions didn''t work, then he must try to innovate from within, directly attempting to modify the Spirit Monsters themselves by weakening their barriers or enhancing their chances of breakthroughs. With enough persistence, there are always more solutions than difficulties. Qin Muye felt that with his talents, he could definitely find a new way. If he truly succeeded, combining internal and external methods might eventually create a better way to craft Champion Level Spirit Monsters. Looking at his thriving territory, Qin Muye was very reassured, as at least his safety was somewhat guaranteed. "If I could master the Red Wind Disaster and turn it into a complete barrier for my territory, that would be so great," Qin Muye couldn''t help but think. The Red Wind Disaster was incredibly terrifying, and even the strong among the natives wouldn''t venture into its core area. "Tsk, nice to think about, nice to think about, but it''s not something I can covet at the moment," Qin Muye knew well that if it could be resolved, it wouldn''t have been left to him; if it were feasible, the Silver Star Alliance would have already utilized it, he had seen for himself the extent of those mages'' ruthlessness in operation manuals. Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Investment Finished! Evangelist and Super Space-Time Transmission Channel Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Investment Finished! Evangelist and Super Space-Time Transmission Channel ? [Fang Miao absorbed the Myriad Gods Rebirth Water to advance the "Ruins Technique" to a Heavenly Tribulation upper-grade, reaching Mahayana Peak. Your investment profit +1, your total investment profit: 80] [Fang Miao slew the Netherworld Emperor in ascension, your investment profit +10, your total investment profit: 90] [Fang Miao absorbed the Immortal Spirit Qi to become an immortal, your investment profit +10, your total investment profit: 100] [The investment event for this activity is now closed, your total profit: 100] [Settling accounts...] "First place, secure. The Netherworld Emperor really was a pitfall." Qin Muye looked at the three asterisks ranking first on the Angel Investors'' profit leaderboard. He thought he would be excited, but he actually felt quite calm. In the mid to late stage, Fang Miao started to ally with numerous individuals to counter- attack the Yin God Temple, constantly thwarting its actions. This caused the profits of the Netherworld Emperor to continually decline, and now he had fallen out of the rankings. Qin Muye estimated that his profits must be starting from at least -100. To say the least, he would be at a complete loss; if he had invested more, he might even face bankruptcy. "200,000 Gold Coins, 110,000 regular Resources, 51,000 Special Resources, this wave has made me rich." "Plus a Divine Artifact-level Magic Power-infused Divine, Advanced Flesh Gospel Book, and Intermediate Bidirectional Teleportation Gate, tsk, the priority should be to expand the Supplies Warehouse first." [You expanded the Supplies Warehouse: Consumed: 10,000 units of Wood, 10,000 units of Minerals] [You expanded the Supplies Warehouse, consumed: 100,000 units of Wood, 100,000 units of Minerals] [Supplies Warehouse LV6: Used to store various supplies (Expand: 1,000,000 units of Minerals, 1,000,000 units of Wood)] [Settlement complete] [20 million Gold Coins] [11 million of each regular Resource] [5.1 million of each Special Resource] Qin Muye decisively clicked again, using up one million units of Wood and Minerals to upgrade the Supplies Warehouse to Level 7, a surefire profitable investment. [Please choose a method to receive Treasure returns] [Magic Power-infused Divine: Strengthen, Merge] [Flesh Gospel Book: Transform, Strengthen] [Bidirectional Teleportation Gate: Quantity, Strengthen] Qin Muye looked at the return options for the Treasures. There were two options for each, with Magic Power-infused Divine''s first option being to strengthen its attributes on the existing base, and the second to merge the three types of Power mixed within the Divine, turning it into a brand-new Treasure. The strengthening option for the Flesh Gospel Book was the same, but the Transform option was a bit confusing to Qin Muye. However, he knew it definitely wouldn''t be Strengthen, since this thing looked like a Flesh Gospel Book, but in reality, it was a Divine Seed. As for the Bidirectional Teleportation Gates, they were quite interesting. If Qin Muye chose Quantity, he would obtain 500 pairs of Bidirectional Teleportation Gates, that is, 1000 doors. "Merge, Transform, Strengthen." Qin Muye directly chose according to his needs. [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Attribute] [Upon activating with the corresponding coordinates, can open a Super Space-Time Channel for Cross-border Transfer or Within World Transfer] [Cross-border Transfer] [Permanent activation: 1,000,000 units each of regular Resources, 100,000 units each of Special Resources] [Temporary activation: consumes 100 units each of regular Resources per second, 10 units each of Special Resources per second] [Within World Transfer] [Permanent activation: 100,000 units each of regular Resources, 10,000 units each of Special Resources] [Temporary activation: consumes 10 units each of regular Resources per second, 1 unit each of Special Resources per second] "This..." For a moment, Qin Muye hadn''t expected the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate to turn into a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. Permanent activation was straightforward, a one-time purchase, and once used up, it could only travel to that region, whereas temporary activation was like renting, just pay the rent. It''s just that the rent is calculated by the second, not by the month. "Let''s talk about these things later. Black Hand, hurry up and plan how I should spend these 3,610,000 Points," Qin Muye suddenly realized that today was the sixth day of the fourth week, and if he didn''t spend them by tomorrow, they''d be reset to zero. "Master, I''ve already planned it for you. Would you like me to exchange for you, or will you do it yourself?" Black Hand said respectfully. He had also come from humble beginnings with Qin Muye, and it was truly the first time he had encountered sudden wealth. "You do it. Try to completely upgrade the territory in one go. This might be the only time we strike it rich. Other than that, unless I get ridiculously lucky again, it''s not going to happen," Qin Muye was very calm. He knew this was just good luck, a story encounter with some bandit Emperor Yan. If it had been any other event, he was sure to be brought back to reality, so he didn''t become arrogant with this sudden wealth. On the contrary, he became even more cautious and had Black Hand use all these Points to develop the territory. Once the territory was stronger, many things would become much easier to handle. "Yes, Master, I assure you the task will be completed!" While Qin Muye felt no excitement, Black Hand was quite thrilled. In addition, Qin Muye still had to choose ten Advanced Treasures and ten rare Building blueprints, that''s right, he could pick them himself. Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Divine Artifacts, Harvest Horn, Mages Ring, Magic Source Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Divine Artifacts, Harvest Horn, Mage''s Ring, Magic Source ? Qin Muye quickly selected the ten rare building blueprints, eight of which were derived from Special Resources buildings to increase the production of Special Resources-a necessity since, although he currently had tens of millions of Special Resources, they still weren''t quite enough when it came down to actual use. The next two, on the other hand, included a blueprint for Elemental Fertile Soil, which could be considered a derivative or superior version of farm construction, capable of increasing yield by 10% and reducing growth time by 10%, as well as having a chance to elementalize the crops into an even better harvest. As for the last blueprint, Qin Muye chose one called the Floating City. It allowed the construction of a massive flying city as a sub-territory, although the resource expenditure was substantial. Having learned all nine of the rare building blueprints, he then informed Black Hand to rearrange the territory planning. He kept the Floating City blueprint because he intended to study it himself. It involved a lot of material, including a Magic Pool, a Magic Energy Furnace, and various other creations. After learning it, he could completely transform his own territory into a Floating City, rather than building a new one as a sub-territory. He had no interest in opening sub-territories. After transforming his territory into a Floating City, he could take advantage of the Super- Space Transmission Channel to form a mobile territory. Then, he could choose to no longer play along with them; escaping with his territory wouldn''t be an issue. Having selected the building blueprints, Qin Muye naturally turned his attention to Advanced Treasures. Memories kept surfacing in his mind, and he looked at these somewhat familiar Treasures with a struggle in his heart. "Crystal Cloak, Gem Ring, Mercury Bottle, Sulfur Ring, Magic Collar, Demon Ring, Magic Cloak, Magic Talisman, Magic Talisman, Magic Ball." In his memory, these ten Treasures could combine into three items: the Harvest Horn, Mage''s Ring, and Magic Source. But the problem was that "Lord Era" was not a complete version of Heroic Unrivaled, and he did not know if there were combination artifacts; if there were, it would be his win, but if not, that would be another story. In the end, Qin Muye gritted his teeth and made the exchange. The reason was simple: even if he couldn''t combine them, they could still be used. For example, resource Treasures could be given to Black Hand, and the magical sets could be used by himself or by Evil Talk. "[You have collected all the components for the Divine Artifact, Harvest Horn. Do you wish to combine them? Yes/No]" "[You have collected all the components for the Divine Artifact, Mage''s Ring. Do you wish to combine them? Yes/No]" "[You have collected all the components for the Divine Artifact, Magic Source. Do you wish to combine them? Yes/No]" Qin Muye naturally chose to combine them all-it was a Divine Artifact, after all. From this, it could be seen that Treasures were graded ordinary, intermediate, advanced, and then Divine Artifact. Professions and buildings, on the other hand, were categorized as Ordinary, Rare, and Epic. "[Harvest Horn]" [Generates a Magic Shield with a defensive power of (Holder''s Level x 1000) points, replenished every day at dawn] [When Magic Shield is depleted, it will inflict indiscriminate Magic Damage of (Holder''s Level x 1000)] [The Holder''s Magic Value Limit permanently increases by +10 every day] Compared to the Mage''s Ring, the Magic Source was more suitable for Qin Muye. "A Magic Value Limit of sixty-one thousand plus a reserve of twenty thousand Magic Value, seems like I have the energy of a Champion Level Spirit Monster..." Qin Muye''s Knowledge was now at 61 points, and with the boost from the Magic Source, it had reached sixty-one thousand, with his original Magic Value turning into a mere fraction of that total. With such a huge capacity, it was even possible that if he equipped the Magic Source, it could potentially serve as the power source for the Floating City, that''s just the kind of whim it allowed. "Divine Artifacts are indeed Divine Artifacts, just these three Divine Artifacts alone have disrupted the balance. Maybe these Lords ranking at the top already possess Divine Artifacts, otherwise, how could they rise so quickly?" He only won by luck, while the other Lords relied on their strength, so he speculated that these Lords must have between five to ten Divine Artifacts, otherwise their rapid rise wouldn''t be possible. The top three Lords on the Lords'' Rankings remained the same, having directly advanced from 5th Rank Champion to 6th Rank Champion. Clearly, they didn''t choose the Netherworld Emperor, and although they didn''t make the list this time, they certainly made a profit, maybe even more Points than he did. The reason is simple, their returns might not be as high as Qin Muye''s, but they invested more, so their gains were definitely larger than his. As for the remaining seven, there were also changes, but the shakeup was limited to those seven, with no newcomers breaking into the top ten, signifying quite stable positions. Moreover, they all advanced to the 6th Rank, clearly everyone profited. However, there were also quite a few Lords who fell to Elite and even Ordinary Level for this phase, evidently those who invested in the Netherworld Emperor. "Tsk, only one day left in the Adaptation Period, I wonder how many will be left on the Rankings after this week," Qin Muye sighed. He felt that a thousand Lords were really not enough to cause trouble- at least a hundred thousand Lords were needed. He then returned to the Library, took out the Evangelist Bishop Reclassification Certificate, that is, the Book of the Gospel, and began to flip through it. Before, it might have been the Divine Seed, but now it was just a book recording Knowledge. The Champion Level Spirit Monster wasn''t urgent for now, since the technological bottleneck no longer existed. Once he finished learning from the Book of the Gospel, he could reclassify and create a Spirit Monster hero with an Epic Profession. Chapter 73: Chapter 73: The Adaptation Period is Over! The Natives Break Free from Their Chains Chapter 73: Chapter 73: The Adaptation Period is Over! The Natives Break Free from Their Chains ? [The 30-day adaptation period has ended, "Lord Era" update is complete, the update is as follows:] [1: Remove the mechanism for dropping resources and treasures from defeating monsters] [2: Remove the wild troop type nests] [3: Remove the rule bindings on the natives] [4: Remove the rule bindings on wild monsters and natives'' life values, attack power, defensive power, etc.] [5: Remove the rule that corpses disappear after death] [6: Remove the direct access to attributes of items not belonging to oneself] [7: Weekly activities changed to time-limited, long-term, special events, points no longer reset after the event ends] [8: Open this server''s chat channel] In the early hours of the fourth week, Qin Muye looked at the update, knowing that things had taken a serious turn. The first point prevented all lords from acquiring resources by defeating monsters; if they wanted them, they either had to plunder or produce them themselves. The removal of wild troop type nests meant that lords could no longer obtain troops through other means, and the most critical were points 3 and 4, which completely released the natives of the Magic Continent from their bindings. Before, it was likely that beings similar to divine entities or native heroes couldn''t act against the lords, but now they could. And there would no longer be scenarios where simply repairing feet could kill monsters, which greatly diminished the effectiveness of kiting tactics. Qin Muye didn''t check the chat channel immediately, but rather the activities. Currently, there were no activities, suggesting that the previous three activities were to accelerate the lords'' development to help them resist the calamity that would come after the 30-day adaptation period. The chat channel was eerily quiet, with no lord speaking. It made sense, after all, considering the small population; everyone was watching and waiting, unlikely to engage in chaotic or random discussions. "There''s bound to be chaos tonight," Qin Muye thought, although he felt nothing while in the Red Wind Plain... Oh no, he did feel something-he saw a brilliance howling from the distant skyline in the night, appearing to be the intervention of a divine entity.No?v(el)B\\jnn [One of your Spirit Monsters has evolved into Champion Level] [Troop Type: Magic Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: Level 2 Champion Level] [Life Value: 100/100] [Magic Value: 50/50] [Attack Power: 60] [Defensive Power: 60] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Body: Attack Power +50, Defensive Power +50, Life Value +50] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +50] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never drop] [Elemental Shield: Can expend Magic Value to form an Elemental Shield, 1 Magic Value can absorb 1 point of damage] [Magic Protection: Reduces damage taken by 5%] [Blood Burning: For every 1 point reduction in Life Value, Attack Power +1] [Grey Defeat Surrounding: All enemies within 10 meters lose 1 Attack Power and 1 Defensive Power per minute, stackable up to 3 times] [Gospel Blessing: Life Value recovers 1 point per second, immune to poison, Fear, confusion, bleeding, and other negative states] [Flesh Calamity: Random unpredictable mutations occur daily, Life Value Limit -10 each day] [Introduction: Last time, a mad Lord created a dying monster with Death and Curses, this time even madder, using something called the Gospel but in reality a horrific flesh terror. Even after purification, I''m not suggesting you visit an asylum, but are you interested in causing apocalypse?] "No, not at all, I''m just a powerless scholar, I have no interest in causing apocalypse," Qin Muye counter-taunted, feeling that the introductions were getting less and less serious. Oh, this Champion Level Spirit Monster wasn''t very serious either, having turned into some sort of tentacle monster. Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Evangelist Bishop, Apocalypseè·¯Spirit Monster Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Evangelist Bishop, Apocalypse¡¤Spirit Monster ? [Your Champion Level Spirit Monster has successfully promoted to a Hero unit using the Evangelist Bishop Reclassification Certificate, earning the Epic Profession: Evangelist Bishop, and is officially renamed: Apocalypse-Spirit Monster.] [Hero: Apocalypse-Spirit Monster LV1 (0/1000)] [Profession: Evangelist Bishop] [Loyalty: 100 (Fixed)] [Attributes] [Life Value: 100%] [Magic Value: 100] [Attack Power: 10] [Defense Power: 10] [Power: 10] [Knowledge: 10] [Talent] [Garden Luck: Luck +1] [Magic Body: Immune to poison, Fear, confusion, bleeding, and other negative statuses] [Divine Surge: Reduces all damage by 10%, Regeneration +10 per level] [Gospel Chanting: +10 Attack Power, +10 Defense Power, +10 Power, +10 Knowledge per level] [Gospel Ascension: Gains an additional Talent and ascends the existing one every 10 levels] [Gospel Inheritance: Skills acquired at each level will be at least of Advanced level] [Gospel Grant: Masters one legacy Gospel per level, unable to master magic other than Gospel] [Holy Faith: Establishes a Life Link, can share 50% of damage for the connected, binding is irreversible (0/1)] [Skills] [Advanced Defense, Advanced Resistance, Advanced Mysticism] [Magic] Tian Qi seemed to have completely misunderstood Qin Muye''s intentions, instead imagining some bizarre scenario of his own. This made Qin Muye feel rather troubled, and what''s more, Black Hand, Demon Blood, and the heretics expressed their agreement. ''No, I don''t want that. I just want to live my days quietly. I have no desire to destroy the world or end up in a madhouse!'' Qin Muye had the illusion that he didn''t want to be an enemy of the world, but his subordinates were helping him to be one. "Okay, fine, you all work hard and try to make me reach that level," Qin Muye said, as there wasn''t much else he could do. Tian Qi was probably a fanatic, even crazier than Demon Blood and the others. Since it wasn''t him doing the hard work, he just needed to live out his days quietly. If he were to refute them, Tian Qi might just leave him speechlessly rebutted. Besides, he didn''t feel right rejecting their kind intentions. After all, he didn''t have to lift a finger or make an effort; he just needed to sit back and wait. "Master, shall we begin implementing the leveling-up plan?" Black Hand seized the opportunity to bring up the plan once again. Qin Muye certainly wouldn''t refuse at this time and agreed. "But the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel requires coordinates, where would we get them from?" Qin Muye asked with some confusion. Since acquiring the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, he had been busy and hadn''t taken a serious look at it. The divine artifact had been left untouched in the resource warehouse. But he had given Black Hand the authority, and he should have figured it out by now. "Master, you can rest easy; we have the coordinates from the last trip to the Land of the Undead, so we can teleport directly there," Black Hand replied, obviously well-prepared, otherwise, he wouldn''t have suggested the idea. "In that case, let''s round up the people, arrange all affairs, take enough food, and depart. Our target is tier 2," Qin Muye said immediately. This trip was sure to take quite some time; otherwise, wouldn''t the resources used to activate the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel be wasted? "Yes, Master!" x4. The group of Spirit Monsters had been holding back for a long time, especially Demon Blood, who hadn''t had a satisfying kill before they had to return. Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Leveling Up? Just Drink Tea and Read a Book Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Leveling Up? Just Drink Tea and Read a Book ? [You destroyed the Undead Territory] [You have gained...] "Tsk, this is a bit different from what I imagined," Qin Muye sat in the luxurious alchemy carriage, sipping tea, reading a book, with Tian Qi and a black-handled Spirit Monster standing behind him, and Evil Speech sitting beside. This alchemy carriage was an advanced treasure, worth three hundred thousand points in the points store, specially exchanged by Black Hand for Qin Muye''s travel plans. If it weren''t for the limited budget, Black Hand would have planned to exchange for an even more expensive mobile fortress. As for Demon Blood, he was killing enemies with a large number of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, occasionally Tian Qi and Evil Speech would cast a spell or two. Danger? There was no danger at all, instead, his experience and resources were skyrocketing, and he could even capture large amounts of treasure, magic books, skills, and other supplies. Qin Muye had struggled for a month, but finally, as a Scholar, he managed to turn his lackluster talent around. Now his territory was supporting him as a Lord, perhaps not as much as the top three lords on the leaderboard, but at least he had some means to protect himself. "Do you have any instructions, Master?" Tian Qi seemed to misunderstand Qin Muye''s words. "No instructions, just reflecting," Qin Muye replied to Tian Qi, then spoke to Black Hand, "How is it going, the steam reform planning for the first territorial era?" "It''s quite challenging, Master. There are significant conflicts, but they can be resolved, it might take at most a month. We lack a large number of people and heroes. This time, I exchanged a large number of Reclassification Certificates. If possible, you need to create more Champion Level Spirit Monsters to generate more hero units," Black Hand laid out the difficulties. The territory indeed had thirty thousand Spirit Monsters, but these were just the base; what was needed was a core force, the hero units. Qin Muye now controlled the artificial creation of Champion Level Spirit Monsters, so this plan could be scheduled. However, mass production wasn''t possible yet; it required Qin Muye''s personal effort. "Besides, we need a large number of coolies to free up more labor, and this task would fall to Evil Speech, and we''d need to leave the Land of the Undead for that," Black Hand pondered for a moment, then added. The implication was clear, they needed Evil Speech''s Soul Summoning Technique to summon enough Skeleton Soldiers as labor. [True Dragon Emperor: I have plenty. How many do you want?] ''It''s actually the top ranker, tsk tsk, coming straight in asking how many, what boldness.'' [***: I''ll start with one of each to test the waters.] [***: Just list them in the Trading House, and I''ll buy them immediately if the price is right] [True Dragon Emperor: This emperor bestows a grace, offer either an Advanced Treasure or a rare Building Blueprint] Seeing this message, Qin Muye almost choked on his breath, as this top ranker obviously thought he was an easy mark. [***: Can''t afford it, farewell] Then, Qin Muye simply closed the chat channel. From that statement asking how much he wanted, it was clear it wasn''t anything rare; it was just that locally it wasn''t produced, or it was only produced in certain areas. He wasn''t in a rush to repair the Magic Pool, after all, having a Magic Source meant he could completely replace himself with a Magic Pool, and even if it was repaired, could a Level 1 Magic Pool compare to a Magic Source? This is a Divine Artifact; the Magic Pool is just a rare building, and at Level 10, it might not even compare to the Magic Source. Therefore, Qin Muye could not accept the price offered by the other party, and naturally, the deal fell through. Then, he opened the Trading House to take a look, and someone had listed a Fire Element Core, priced at 10,000 units of Mercury. Seeing this, Qin Muye immediately bought it; he really wasn''t lacking ordinary or special resources, but treasures and building blueprints, those he couldn''t provide, as they were fundamental. As the first Fire Element Core was bought, three more types of element cores appeared in the Trading House, but this time they were more expensive. The True Dragon Emperor wanted to rip Qin Muye off, and there were Lords who wanted to make a profit, asking such a high price was definitely going to backfire. Qin Muye also immediately bought one of each, always choosing the cheaper options. Chapter 76: Chapter 76: The Cave Dweller Hero and the Existence of the Underworld Chapter 76: Chapter 76: The Cave Dweller Hero and the Existence of the Underworld ? "Master, I''ve caught an interesting thing," Demon Blood announced, excitement evident in his voice. Qin Muye, who was meditating, couldn''t help but open his eyes, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Recently, Demon Blood''s killing instinct had been growing stronger, as if completely unleashing the warlike factors within him. Tian Qi, standing guard on the side, couldn''t help but glare at Demon Blood, seemingly displeased by the other''s disrespect, but since Qin Muye hadn''t spoken, Tian Qi didn''t feel it right to say anything either. "What is it? You seem so excited, bring it here and let''s have a look," Qin Muye said, somewhat helplessly. But since it was a gesture from Demon Blood, he decided it was worth a look. He found that Demon Blood was heading in the direction similar to Li Kui, who was essentially, ''Big Brother, wait until I chop down this fellow.'' The latter focused all his Attribute points on Battle Skills, not his brain; he was first-rate in combat, not in using his head. From this, it was clear that even Knowledge as an Attribute could differ. Qin Muye''s Knowledge development was leaning towards learning and research; Black Hand''s were internal and external affairs and management; Tian Qi''s seemed to be religious knowledge and zealous faith. As for Evil Speech and Demon Blood... they didn''t invest in Knowledge when leveling up. One put everything into Power and Magic Value, the other equally into attack and defense. Thinking about it, it seemed a bit absurd. "Bring that thing up," Demon Blood motioned, and a Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster grabbed a cave person by the scalp and stuffed them in. The sight made Qin Muye''s scalp tingle, because the cave person had no hair, so the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster just grabbed his loose scalp. The grip was strong, almost flaying the captive. [Hero: Ex-Floating Grass LV31] [Profession: ???] "Wait, respected Talent Lord, I think I still have some value to offer," Ex said anxiously, his heart tightening. "Demon Blood, bring the tea. Mr. Floating Grass, please, take a seat. Had you valuable attributes you should have mentioned them sooner, I nearly misunderstood," Qin Muye said, his face changing extraordinarily fast. Ex also felt speechless. If he had eyes, he would have rolled them at them right then. Just as he was preparing to stand up, he suddenly sensed a low chant and killing intent, and even the faint presence of death and curses. "No, no, great Talent Lord, I think I''m quite comfortable kneeling," Ex knew the other party was being ''polite'' with him and if he believed it, a grave would be in his immediate future. "Alright then, I didn''t expect you to have such a fetish," Qin Muye found this a bit odd, then continued to inquire, "Tell me then, what value do you have?" "I am the envoy of the Underground City force Black Corner City, here to forge a collaboration with Ghost Corpse City. I believe the great Talent Lord might be able to..." Ex hadn''t finished speaking when he was interrupted by Qin Muye. "You mean, aside from this place, aside from those damned Undead, there''s another Underground City nearby?" Qin Muye showed an intrigued expression. ''It''s over...'' Ex suddenly felt a surge of panic, realizing that the other party''s intentions seemed even stranger than he had imagined. He had intended to coax the other party into a head-on clash with the Undead, but it seemed he had outsmarted himself. "Yes, yes, great Talent Lord," Ex said with a forced valor. "That''s great to hear. I believe Mr. Floating Grass must be quite familiar with the Underground City. Besides Black Corner City, are there any other towns there?" "Sure, I, the kind of person I am, am clueless about such official matters and commands, we have professionals to discuss these with you." "I hope Mr. Floating Grass won''t be ungrateful, otherwise you might have the honor of becoming my first cavern-dwelling specimen," Qin Muye said amiably. As for the cavern-dwellers, he had no empathy for them; empathy required either looking similar or at least being cute or attractive. Without meeting either criterion, Qin Muye was at a loss. Chapter 77: Chapter 77: The World Unilluminated by Light Chapter 77: Chapter 77: The World Unilluminated by Light ? Under the coercion of the professional dark hands and the Demon Blood''s knife, Ex-Floating Grass, the cave dweller, honestly spilled all the details about the Underworld. He did think about being stubborn, but his strength didn''t allow it, especially since Tian Qi was thinking of peeling his skin off to make a fur coat for Qin Muye, which made him more certain that there wasn''t a single normal brain among them. After all, who starts an interrogation with skinning? At least ask a question first. "Master, you heard. Do you have any instructions?" the dark hand asked respectfully. Qin Muye waved his hand, "You make the decision. If worse comes to worst, we''ll just run away. I''m almost at the right level anyway." He was already at level 19. When he reached level 20, he would look into the Advance tasks. If they seemed feasible, he would attempt them as well. If not, he would have to return to his territory first and then allow the Spirit Monster to advance. Honestly, he saw this leveling journey as a mere excursion. At present, if his Spirit Monsters actually united as one, they could likely defeat a level 4 Hero unit, though level 5 might be a bit uncertain. However, overpowering in groups wasn''t a problem. Defeating higher levels made sense. Otherwise, all the resources Qin Muye had invested would have been wasted. For instance, before leaving, Qin Muye reloaded them with skills like the Elemental Shield and Magic Protection, which they lost upon becoming Heroes, much like Blood Frenzy and Death Curse-special skills that could not be upgraded. Of course, being unupgradable meant they couldn''t choose from three upgrades after advancing in the "Lord Era," not that Qin Muye couldn''t further modify them. Then there were the Treasures. Remember that 36 million Points were spent on buying Advanced Treasures to arm them. Such as wicked wands and Magic Robes, Demon Blood''s long knife, and even Tian Qi''s robes, among others. It was a pity they couldn''t synthesize a Divine Artifact. Qin Muye didn''t swap his gear; he just had a Magic Source and an Azure Headband. It''s not that the dark hand didn''t offer; it''s just that Qin Muye wasn''t interested. The stuff would have been wasted on him if not for the Magic Source, which he needed. Otherwise, he would have given it to Tian Qi. His Flesh Parasite could be reused, meaning if released sufficiently, there might be nothing left inside the enemy''s body except parasitic tentacles-a kind of instant death. Fighting and killing weren''t Qin Muye''s cup of tea. "Oh, that''s really a pity. Then let''s find a similar city," Black Hand said, unimpressed by the situation. He even thought the Cave People were a good race; had it not been for his better Skeleton Soldiers, he might have chosen the Cave People for manual labor. Although that''s what the Cave People were doing now anyway. As for Ex, after becoming a Hero, he had escaped from bitter misery. However, due to the Innate weakness of his race and lack of a sufficiently strong Profession, he was much weaker than a regular Hero and wasn''t well-regarded in Black Corner City. Otherwise, why would they send him to communicate with the Undead on the surface? For the Cave People, a species long adapted to the underground without light, coming to the surface was an insult and torment. Unfortunately, when under someone''s roof, you had to bow your head; now that he was captured, he had to cooperate or likely face skinning and deboning. "Yes, please head north. There is a gathering place of Grey Dwarves there, with around ten thousand dwellers," Ex used his Perception organs to recognize his region and then pointed north. A fellow Daoist giving way to poverty, after all, the Grey Dwarves were no good either. Driven by the Dwarf Clan, they came to the Underworld and gradually became a new species. Although they, like Dwarves, were skilled at weapon-making, their characters were evil, cunning, extremely cruel, and they loved to torment creatures, especially their Dwarf cousins. Or it could be said that all creatures of the Underworld were evil, including the Cave People. Did you seriously think Ex was kind? His life was merely controlled by Qin Muye, which was why he appeared so submissive. Otherwise, how could he possibly become a Hero and join a power in such a harsh environment, purely on goodness? If he really had that intention, he would have started liberating his kind long ago, rather than oppressing his own with other species of the Underworld. From this, it could be seen that the division in the Underworld was more based on power than race. Black Hand led the team forward, remaining cautious about what Ex said. As soon as he gathered enough Skeleton Soldiers, he planned to disable this creature immediately, leaving it to Qin Muye as a test subject. Qin Muye was quite interested in the Perception organs of the Cave People. If he could decipher it, it would be very beneficial for the Spirit Monsters. After all, it was a type of sensing Magic Power. Even in the dark, it was completely possible to live normally without relying on vision, only through Perception, which still held a lot of potential. Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Gaining a Skeleton Soldier Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Gaining a Skeleton Soldier ? "[You have destroyed this Underground City Territory]" "[You have gained...]" "[Evil Language-Spirit Monster has summoned 4,017 Skeleton Soldiers from the enemy''s bones to join your territory]" Ten thousand gray dwarves, Intermediate Soul Summoning Technique at 20% plus an additional 20% amplification from Advanced Treasure, enabled the summoning of four thousand Skeleton Soldiers from ten thousand dead enemies. The ratio was decent, but the number was still not enough; at least thirty thousand Skeleton Soldiers would be necessary, and now it was at most one-tenth of that. Ex perceived the life force of a great number of gray dwarves fade away, followed by the emergence of Undead presence, which also fell under the control of this divinely bestowed Lord. It was then that he understood what this divinely bestowed Lord had referred to as a trivial matter. They were creating Undead! And they were doing so in a manner that took pleasure in slaughter, which made Ex feel that he was not evil enough. This was actually a misunderstanding on Ex''s part regarding Qin Muye; it was not that he did not want to directly subdue the Undead, but rather that the ones he subdued were not as effective as the ones he killed himself. "Ex, where should we go next?" Black Hand was quite satisfied with the additional four thousand Skeleton Soldiers, so his attitude towards Ex had improved significantly. Of course, a better attitude did not mean he would let him off the hook, but it would make Ex more accepting of his future. "If we continue north, there is a Harpy nest, but this group of Harpies is under the command of Bloodhoof City, so if..." Ex said, his voice trailing off hesitantly. Although he did not finish his sentence, he clearly conveyed that going there would offend Bloodhoof City. "What''s the number?" Black Hand''s expression remained neutral. Bloodhoof City? If they could pursue them to the Red Wind Plain, then let them try; otherwise, with their Super- Space Transmission Channel, they shouldn''t even dream of catching them, no matter how strong they are. More importantly, there was no speech hinting at an intention to form an alliance but rather secretive exchanges, giving off an uneasy feeling. From previous battles, it was evident that the top ten lords on the leaderboard were major forces on the Magic Continent, with the top three capable of confronting the divine. This alone was enough to illustrate their strength, but the fact that they still needed to meet and communicate meant they were dealing with top-secret information. There''s a chance they might have discovered some hidden secrets of the Magic Continent. Qin Muye was somewhat intrigued, but he regretfully did not want to get involved, as the risk was too great. He possessed a super-space transmission channel and could attend the meeting, but with insufficient personal strength, who knew what the outcome might be. One should not harbor harmful intentions, but one mustn''t be without precaution. Besides, even if he knew about it, so what? Now that he had the super-space transmission channel, he could attack or defend as he liked-there was no place in the wide world he couldn''t visit. The Red Wind Plain had the Red Wind Calamity as a barrier-although it was a double-edged sword, at least for now it had not turned against Qin Muye. Once he upgraded his territory rank upon returning, he planned to begin researching the Red Wind Calamity. He hadn''t dared before, but now things were different. He had Tian Qi by his side, and after previous experiments, Tian Qi could ignore the Red Wind Calamity, as the two were essentially from the same source. He would then have Tian Qi train a specialized Spirit Monster Troop, stabilize coordinates deep within it, and then use the super-space transmission channel to look around. As a divine artifact, the super-space transmission channel ignored the spatial distortions caused by the Red Wind, making it even more capable than the bidirectional teleportation gate. He had the shield provided by the Magic Source to protect him, and without mentioning anything else, it could last at least an hour. Once he mastered the Red Wind Calamity and forged it into a protective layer for his territory, the security would greatly increase. It could even be used to reinforce the protection of the upcoming Floating City, which would be killing two birds with one stone. And when the research on the Red Wind Calamity either makes progress or hits a dead end, he then planned to start researching the Floating City. At that point, he would take his territory and escape through the super-space transmission channel, and see who could catch up to him. Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Level 20 Advance Quest Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Level 20 Advance Quest ? [You have reached Level 20, and an advancement mission is now issued to you.] [Mission Requirements: Have 5 Hero units under your command (4/5), destroy 5 organizations with a Rank Evaluation of 2 (0/5), upgrade territory to Rank 3 (2/3), and have 10,000 elite troops (1100/10000).] [Mission Rewards: Talent Ascension x1, +1 to Profession Slot] "Level 20, the difficulty of advancing has skyrocketed, those Lords above Rank 3 are not to be trifled with," Qin Muye glanced at the advancement mission, considering the number of heroes, display of power, territory rank, elite troops evaluations, and so on, wondering just how difficult future Level 30 advancement missions could be. Fortunately, the current mission isn''t too hard, the only challenging part is to destroy 5 organizations, and they have to be at Rank 2 evaluation. What to say, the previous Dwarf gathering area can only be considered a Rank 1 evaluation, and even the Harpy nest barely reached the Champion evaluation of Rank 1. An organization''s evaluation isn''t solely about heroes and troops; even if they are very important, an organization cannot be considered as such if it only consists of heroes and troops. "Master, have you received an advancement mission?" Tian Qi wriggled the tentacles underneath him and silently approached. Qin Muye nodded, having just finished the campaign against the Harpy nest, in which Tian Qi had naturally participated. Without him, the victory might not have been so easy. "Yes, I have. It''s not very difficult, but destroying 5 Rank 2 organizations is a bit troublesome," Qin Muye replied. A Rank 2 force isn''t actually that strong. If other factors are set aside, the Harpy nest could at least reach the strength of a Rank 3 organization. But even so, after being weakened by dark whispers, preventing them from flying, and the addition of Tian Qi''s Flesh Parasite, the scene was quite spectacular. Beneath the skin of every Harpy writhed tentacles that continuously devoured their flesh and blood, causing severe pain and consuming life force, inflicting additional damage. Since there were no rules now, these Harpies were not undead and naturally felt pain and had morale. Ascending would indeed allow his Lord Talent to rise again, but it was meaningless for the moment since he wasn''t in his territory but outside. It wouldn''t matter even if it was completed later. In fact, once all other conditions were met and the territory upgraded to Rank 3, he could complete it then, as it would be even easier. "Yes, Master." "Oh, and we found four Element Cores in the Harpy''s nest, quite a few in total-thirty cores. Also, there was a Bidirectional Teleportation Gate that leads somewhere unknown," Black Hand had no objections to Qin Muye''s decision and proceeded to report some findings. The haul from the Harpy nest was much greater than the one from the Dwarf gathering place, especially in terms of treasures and resources. "Question that Harpy about where those Element Cores came from, and find out about the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate as well," Qin Muye casually instructed. Black Hand was already on it, but Qin Muye chose to reiterate the orders anyway. "Yes, Master!" "In the future, for matters like this, just make the decisions. I''m only interested in the results, not how they come about. You can be bold with external affairs as long as they don''t involve our territory personnel; there''s no need to consult me." Qin Muye knew one thing: if he wasn''t capable, he had to learn to delegate and make use of others. Otherwise, if he insisted on taking charge despite his inadequacy, it would only spoil things. "I understand, Master." "Another thing, my advancement mission still requires one more Hero unit, and the formation of 10,000 elite troops. Arrange that for me." "Arrange for several Professions for the hero. I''ll complete it quickly once back. As for the elite formation, don''t fixate on the exact number, just decide what feels appropriate and arrange it. If there aren''t enough Spirit Monsters, you can continue building factories for recruitment." Qin Muye was worried that Black Hand might stick to arranging only one Hero slot and exactly 10,000 elite troops, which would be awkward, so he added further clarification to prevent any additional trouble later on. Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Time-Limited Event - Dragon Blood Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Time-Limited Event - Dragon Blood ? [Special Event: Dragon Blood] [From a remote small town, a Lady named Molier drank the Divine Dragon Blood from a Dragon Blood Bottle, transforming into a Giant Dragon and continuously expanding her ambition. However, at the same time, all Giant Dragons cannot tolerate such a heretical existence, even if it has become an Undead Bone Dragon] [This event will grant points for slaying members of the Dragon Clan, continuing until Molier is dead, defeated, or the Dragon Clan gives up] [After the event starts, slaying members of the Dragon Clan will have a chance to drop special materials such as Dragon Blood or Dragon Bones; if these materials are added to buildings under construction, they will grant attributes or special effects related to the Dragon Clan] [After the event starts, slaying members of the Dragon Clan will result in a 100% drop rate for Treasure Boxes, the quality of which depends on the Dragon Clan member''s strength] [This limited-time event introduces a leaderboard, ranked according to the final points obtained] [1st Place: Advanced Treasure: Dragon Blood Bottle] [2nd Place: Advanced Treasure: Dragon''s Heart] [3rd Place: Advanced Treasure: Dragon''s Head] [4th-10th Places: Select one Advanced Treasure from the following: Dragon Tooth Crown, Dragon Eye Ring, Dragon Bone Shin Guards, Dragon Eye Ring, Red Dragon Sword, Dragon Shield, Dragon Armor, Dragon Wing Robe, Dragon Tooth Necklace] Qin Muye suddenly realized that this event was indeed quite mischievously designed, especially the first prize, the Dragon Blood Bottle. It was the source of the problem, yet they decided to just hand out another one. He had no clear memory of what the Dragon''s Heart was, but he remembered the treasures that were rewards for 4th to 10th places; collecting all nine would allow the synthesis of the Dragon King''s Divine Power, ensuring at least a Divine Artifact Level. "It''s worth a shot, but I shouldn''t hold my breath," Qin Muye knew that there was no chance of climbing the ranks this time; the previous success was due to luck, but this time it would take real strength. Moreover, involving dragons, it was certain that the one ranked first, the True Dragon Emperor, would sweep the prizes. His territory is the Holy Dragon Nest, literally Dragon Central. Furthermore, the Dragon Blood Bottle could transform one''s race, allowing anyone who drinks it to become part of the Dragon Clan. Qin Muye was quite clear on this, knowing very well which events he could partake in and which were beyond his capabilities. His domain might have grown stronger, but that didn''t mean he could act recklessly. Moreover, Qin Muye wasn''t one to take on unnecessary risks. If the opportunity was right, it was one thing, but he''d rather take advantage of a chaotic situation than directly clash with a giant dragon. In other words, he was a bully towards the weak and feared the strong. "However, we can''t just let it go like this. We''ve obtained a pair of Bidirectional Teleportation Gates, haven''t we? You can use them to level up when the time comes. Use them as a means of contact, and just take care of it if you chance upon it," Qin Muye said. Qin Muye''s plan was simple: Demon Blood and Evil Speech couldn''t stop leveling up, so he''d use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to send them to good places for training and farm some Skeleton Soldiers on the way. If there was danger or they wanted to return, they''d just take out one of the Teleportation Gates, and then Qin Muye would summon them all back to his domain using the Lord Summon Skill. If they wanted to go back later, they could use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel again. It was a shamelessly efficient leveling technique. He didn''t need to level up himself, but his Spirit Monster Heroes had to; otherwise, how could they protect Qin Muye? The Scholar Profession didn''t enhance combat power, and leveling up wouldn''t change much; it would be better to wait until the research on Spirit Monsters advanced, and then go level up. By that time, with a group of high-level Spirit Monster Heroes and powerful Spirit Monster Troops by his side, the leveling would be even more comfortable than it had been these past few days, maybe even gaining ten levels in one battle. After all, when the heroes'' levels increased, they would no longer be fighting weak natives. The stronger the opponent, the more Experience they would gain. "Yes, Master, do you plan to go back first?" Black Hand asked. "Let''s all go back for some rest. This place isn''t fit for leveling, neither the Underworld nor the Land of the Undead is, the environment is too harsh. Plus, let''s wait until I upgrade the Spirit Monsters to 3rd Tier Troops before further leveling," Qin Muye replied. "Besides, I''ll need a full roster from you guys for my Promotion Task, and there''ll be a Hero that will need your help then." Only after considering the destruction of five second-tier forces as satisfactory, did Qin Muye speak. For Qin Muye, level wasn''t the key to becoming stronger; learning and research were. After all, he couldn''t be considered a conventional lord; his strength came from walking an unconventional path. Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Tier 3 - Demon Spirit Monster Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Tier 3 - Demon Spirit Monster ? Qin Muye wiped the sweat from his forehead, noting the difficulty of upgrading from Rank 2 to Rank 3 was indeed substantial. Even though the Magic Source supported him, this was ultimately a technological transformation, not something Lando could manipulate at will. [Troop Type: Demon Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: 3] [Life Value: 200/200] [Magic Value: 100/100] [Attack Power: 40] [Defense Power: 40] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +10, Defense Power +10] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +100] [Elemental Shield: Can consume Magic Value to form an Elemental Shield, 1 Magic Value point negates 2 points of damage] [Magic Protection: Reduces damage received by 7%] [Blood Burning: For every 3 points of Life Value reduced, Attack Power +3] [Grey Defeat Surrounding: Within 20 meters, all enemies lose 2 Attack Power and 2 Defense Power per minute, can stack up to 5 layers] [Flesh Gospel: Life Value Limit +100, Regeneration +10, parasitic devouring using tentacles will recover 10% of damage as Life Value] [Intelligent Magic Net: Can cast level 1 Magic through the Magic Net] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never falter] [Magic] [Luck Technique] [Introduction: Tsk, a new Spirit Monster with tentacles, shameless indeed!] "Your introductions are getting shorter and shorter, short is fine, just don''t rush it," Qin Muye remarked. It was normal for a Rank 3 Demon Spirit Monster to have two extra tentacles. These tentacles, hanging from the back of the Spirit Monster''s shoulders, drew inspiration from Tian Qi''s Flesh Gospel''s parasitic tentacles. The controllable tentacles could pierce and break armor as effectively as those summoned by Tian Qi, also capable of sucking the enemy''s flesh to nourish itself. However, the key point was that these tentacles were very flexible and could serve as auxiliary hands. Soul Summoning Technique was truly excellent for summoning labor! [You have repaired the Magic Pool] After the territory upgrade, Qin Muye naturally repaired the Magic Pool. After the repair, he could distinctly feel the magic energy in the surrounding environment start to surge. [Magic Pool LV1] [Expansion: 2 each of Earth Element Core/Water Element Core/Fire Element Core/Wind Element Core, 100 units of Minerals, 100 units of Wood, 10 units of gemstones, 10 units of Crystals, 10 units of Sulfur, 10 units of Mercury] [Heroes in the territory gain +1000 experience every day] [Heroes in the territory recover +10 Magic Value every day] [All efficiency within the territory +10%] [All output within the territory +10%] [Can be used as the energy source required by Magic Buildings, producing 1000 points of Magic Power daily, remaining (1000/1000)] "This Magic Pool is at least one of the top-tier rare buildings, no wonder it''s the core of the Mage Tower." For Qin Muye, this was just its performance in Lord Era, the real function of the Magic Pool was to autonomously convert elements, filling the environment with abundant magic energy, which might be catastrophic for other creatures, but this world is a Magic World, where all creatures can be termed Magic Creatures. It perfectly fits the saying ''like a fish takes to water'', and Qin Muye naturally adapted very well. He then decisively advanced it two levels, not that he didn''t want to enhance further, but he lacked enough Element Cores. Resources were not an issue; the real challenge was the Element Cores. Going by increments of 1, 2, 3¡ªLV4 required four of each Element Core, and he didn''t have that many. At LV3, the Magic Pool''s daily experience increase rose to 3000, Magic Value recovery improved to 30 per day, while efficiency and output were 30%, but the storage of Magic Power got the most absurd, reaching a total of 100000 points. From this, it seems that being an energy core is the main function of the Magic Pool, whereas the other four functions are merely additional. Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Stay calm, dont ask about my whole family! Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Stay calm, don''t ask about my whole family! ? "Sigh- It''s rare to have two days to myself," Qin Muye breathed deeply, waking up from his meditation. With the Magic Pool emitting such dense Magic Power, Qin Muye''s meditation was remarkably comfortable. He didn''t even need to actively transform Elements; they converged effortlessly. He glanced at the Trading House and, with quick eyes and hands, snapped up a Dragon Corpse. Indeed, he had snapped up quite a number of Dragon Corpses for his warehouse, from Black Dragons to Fairy Dragons, from Green Dragons to Purple Dragons-the variety was truly astonishing. Especially since these dragons were all Rank 5, Qin Muye speculated that most of them were likely put up in the Trading House by the Exorcist, with the remainder by other Lords. This so-called limited-time event really wasn''t for those without strength. Only those in the top ten rankings could get involved. Others truly had no chance; the baseline was Rank 5 Dragon Clan, who could overcome that? Qin Muye''s Rank 3 Demon Spirit Monster was doing its utmost to fight a Rank 4 Troop, while these people were easily hunting Rank 5 already. The troops under the True Dragon Emperor were dragons; they definitely didn''t have the ability to lock loyalty like Skeleton Soldiers or Spirit Monsters. To appease his troops, the True Dragon Emperor would never sell Dragon Corpses. And Wang Junzi, ruling over an Undead territory, why would putting up his own Dragon Corpses for resources be better than keeping them for personal use? So, only the Exorcist, ranking third, had the capacity to list Dragon Corpses in bulk. However, the prices were truly high, and Qin Muye only dared to buy three to five of each type of Dragon Corpse, focusing more on variety than quantity. After all, for Qin Muye, they were sufficient for experiments. He stretched his limbs, preparing to continue the research he hadn''t finished yesterday. "Someone, bring Ex into the laboratory," Qin Muye called out, and the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster on guard outside responded and then went to fetch the prisoner from the Prison. Ex, the cave dweller, was truly unfortunate to have been selected by Qin Muye for his Perception System. Fortunately, magic had its conveniences. It allowed for rapid recovery. Healing spells were readily available, ensuring not even a scar was left behind. Despite Qin Muye preaching calmness, a Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster swiftly proceeded to restrain Ex onto the operating table-handcuffs, foot shackles, coarse ropes, etc.-even pressing down on him to prevent any movement. It meant they were prepared. It didn''t matter whether Ex was ready or not; what mattered was that Qin Muye was prepared, which was all that the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster considered. "Ahem, just bear with it for now. Once I have the means, I''ll definitely anesthetize you for the dissection," Qin Muye said, stuffing a bundle of cloth into Ex''s mouth and considerately tying it with a strip of cloth. The other''s emotions were truly too agitated, nearly cursing Qin Muye''s ancestors for eighteen generations. Actually, Qin Muye didn''t mind the cursing; after all, it was just verbal. The main issue was that Extended to get agitated while cursing. Last time Ex got excited, Qin Muye''s hand trembled and he cut a nerve in the brain, almost causing paralysis. Thankfully, they managed to administer healing promptly, or else the subsequent experiments couldn''t have proceeded. Since then, Qin Muye had arranged for a Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster to help hold Ex down, to prevent him from moving and affecting the precision of his incisions. "Sigh, if you lack the conditions, just bear with it. I promise to provide you with a perfect dissecting environment in the future. Oh, do you feel a darkness before your eyes? I just cut off your pseudo-infrared magic perception organ," Qin Muye continued to chat with Ex while probing his nerves. Indeed, Ex felt a darkness before his eyes, both physiologically and psychologically. If only he could speak, he would have surely let Qin Muye understand what a caveman''s swear words were like. "Oh, I forgot, your mouth is gagged. But judging from the extent of your movements, it seems you are experiencing a darkness before your eyes. The progress is very smooth," Qin Muye noted Ex''s tremors and was able to derive answers from his body language, as per his usual interactions with Ex. The extent of Ex''s shaking confirmed that he was indeed experiencing a darkness before his eyes. "Don''t worry too much. Once I finish this task, I''ll give you a few days off. I am a scholar; I value propriety, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom, and sincerity. I won''t exploit you endlessly. That would get one hanged from a lamppost." Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Advancement Complete, New Profession Slot Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Advancement Complete, New Profession Slot ? [Your Spirit Monster under command has evolved into a Champion Level]. After seeing the prompt from "Lord Era," Qin Muye didn''t pay much attention to it, leaving the arrangement to his hidden helpers. Soon, he received a new prompt. [Your Champion Level Spirit Monster has used the Farmer Reincarnation Certificate to successfully promote to a Hero Unit, acquiring a rare profession: Magic Plants Druid, and has been officially renamed to: Farmer-Spirit Monster.] "Uh, a farmer turning into a druid, isn''t that a bit of a big leap?" This time, Qin Muye was genuinely stunned. However, it seemed to be a druid specialized in magic plants, yes, that was somewhat related to farming. Regarding attributes, Qin Muye took a look, and the profession focused on agriculture. Although it was a druid, there were no combat-oriented talents or skills; all were about increasing agricultural yield, improving farming efficiency, or even developing new agricultural products. Coupled with Elemental Fertile Soil, Farmer could turn ordinary crops into magical crops, but cultivation would also require costs and time. "I''ll pass on some techniques to him when I have the time." Qin Muye knew how, but only in theory. Real practice would have to depend on Farmer himself. Now, the only thing left for his advancement task was to organize an elite troop of ten thousand, other aspects were mostly completed, but it was going to take some time. After all, ten thousand is not one hundred. Training takes time, unlike recruitment, which happens at the click of a finger. He was quite curious about the recruitment in "Lord Era." It seemed like creating something out of nothing, of course, that was just the appearance, and Qin Muye did spend Gold Coins on it. The Gold Coins were earned by him, so it was like an equitable exchange. As he was pondering over this, his advancement task prompt told him he had completed it. Three days, about right, but this was just the beginning. He needed about 20,000 in elite troops. [You have completed the advancement task, your Lord Talent has undergone sublimation, you''ve gained an additional profession slot.] [Learning Ability: Gain an additional 200% of Experience when acquiring experience.] [Academic Research: Each Knowledge level +10.] "Uh, I think I don''t need to go out to level up anymore. Just staying at home and tapping into the Magic Pool''s 3000 Experience is enough." That''s 9450 Experience per day. Although fighting monsters is more efficient, staying in is safer. [Blood Burning: For every 3 points of Life Value lost, Attack Power +3] [Grey Defeat Surrounding: All enemies within 20 meters have their Attack Power and Defensive Power reduced by 2 per minute, up to a maximum of 5 stacks] [Flesh Gift: Life Value Limit +300, Regeneration +50] [Devout Apostle: Links to a target, bearing 10% of its damage] [Preaching the Gospel: When attacking with tentacles, deals an additional 50 points of damage and gains 10% of the damage as life steal, if tentacles are parasitic, gains 50% of the damage as healing effect after the enemy dies] [Intelligent Magic Net: Can release level 1 magic through the magic net] [Loyal Taming: Morale never drops] [Magic] [Luck Technique] The powerful attributes and skills of the Spirit Monster, together with the linking effect, mean that even though there are only 100 Evangelical Spirit Monsters at present, as long as these Evangelical Spirit Monsters don''t all die, even if the Magic Shield from Tian Qi''s Magic Source and the one from his own Intelligent Magic Net are used up, he won''t die. They could be described as a top-level security team, capable of fighting, resisting, regenerating, and protecting, and even able to cast magic, which is quite perfect. It would be perfect if another shield skill was added. Of course, there is an Elemental Shield, but it can only be used by oneself and cannot be applied to Qin Muye. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command are not attribute-based, but skill-based, with a variety of skills creating a powerful and distinct elite Spirit Monster. It''s not that Qin Muye doesn''t want to stack attributes, but the Spirit Monster''s innate deficiencies make stacking attributes less valuable than stacking skills, and with the Magic Power Physique, not stacking skills would be a waste. Each Evangelical Spirit Monster, just like Tian Qi, is clad in a black robe, with tentacles writhing underneath-but they don''t have as many tentacles as Tian Qi. They have just a dozen, which honestly isn''t many. Unlike Tian Qi, who is densely covered in tentacles all over the body, they are considerably more than the other Spirit Monsters, which usually have only two tentacles. Moreover, the tentacles of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters are much stronger and thicker than those of other Spirit Monsters. After all, specialization matters; it is quite normal for them to be a bit thicker due to their exclusivity. It''s just unclear how fierce they would be in a real fight, after all, he had seen the capabilities of the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and the Evil Curse Spirit Monsters. As elites trained in an Epic profession, they should be stronger, right? Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Core of the Red Wind Calamity Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Core of the Red Wind Calamity ? Red energy flowed through the air like tangible wind. This was the Red Wind Disaster, a crimson existence formed by the combination of divine power, magic power, and the force of an ancient god. From what can be seen so far, it possessed a powerful erosive ability. Those with insufficient strength would be eroded into red crystals by this Red Wind. As for the original land, it had long since become red crystal. "I wonder if it can be used as an energy source," Qin Muye mused, as two robust layers of magic shields flowed around him, resisting the Red Wind Calamity. The first layer was his own, the second was from the magic source. The consumption was quite large, but he estimated that he could hold on for about three hours; after all, his magic power was truly abundant now. He relied on his magic shields to isolate himself from the Red Wind Calamity, but Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monsters were completely unharmed, treating it as if were merely a regular wind. Each of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters had attached a life link to Qin Muye, sharing any damage with him. With this safeguard, even if he lost his magic shield, he could still survive in the Red Wind Calamity. Based on the description provided by Demon Blood about the Divine realm, Qin Muye and Tian Qi quickly arrived at the core depths. There, a vast basin had formed, spreading abundant red crystals. And, unlike the fragile crystals on the periphery, the crimson crystals at the core center were exceptionally hard. "It seems to have become a brand new form of energy? It possesses magic power, divine power, and the power of the original ancient god." Qin Muye crouched down to observe seriously; through the Magic Eye, he could clearly see that the entire basin was a huge energy ground. The entire Red Wind Calamity was emanating from this place. "If it weren''t for my magic source, I might not have been able to reach here," Qin Muye realized that his magic power was being continuously extinguished. Moreover, Qin Muye guessed that the reason the Divine Seed stayed here was because of the Crimson Flame; otherwise, who would linger in such a remote place? With the abilities of the Divine Seed, isn''t it better for it to blend in among the half-sheep folks to gain their faith than to linger around Qin Muye''s territory? "We can''t avoid it, and you should understand, whether it''s the expansion of this Crimson Flame or the expansion of our territory, a conflict is inevitable." "So, we must take the initiative. Otherwise, by the time the annual Red Wind Calamity occurs, it will be too late." Qin Muye shook his head, saying that if the Calamity had erupted during his initial stage, he wouldn''t have worried; the Crimson Flame was strong, but could it be stronger than ''Lord Era''? But now it was different. Not only had his new player period passed, but the Adaptation Period had gone by as well, so if the Red Wind Calamity erupted now, it would be catastrophic. Perhaps the Lords ranked higher than him on the leaderboard could withstand it, but his small household definitely couldn''t. He could only resort to using the Super-Space Transmission Channel to relocate all the Spirit Monsters out of his territory and return after the Red Wind Calamity had passed. But with all the coming and going, even if the buildings in his territory didn''t turn into red crystals due to the Red Wind, they would still be damaged. This was also a significant loss. Now, the situation was a bit beyond Qin Muye''s ability. "Tian Qi, first collect some of the Crimson Crystals and bring them back to study them further before making a plan," Qin Muye said, left with no other choice but to do so for the time being. If he could master this new energy and utilize the Red Wind Calamity, at least protection wouldn''t be a significant issue. There would certainly be difficulties, but he had already faced enough challenges; one more wouldn''t make much difference. ''Hopefully, Academic Research will lend some strength-after all, it is an elevated Talent,'' he thought. When it comes to research, Learning Ability won''t be much help, whereas Academic Research as a Talent fits the bill. Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Crimson Element Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Crimson Element ? After returning from the Red Wind Calamity, Qin Muye also heaved a sigh of relief. The environment there was extremely harsh, and even though he had his magic shield and did not suffer any harm, the constant presence of crimson was quite oppressive psychologically. [Special Material: Crimson Element Core (High Concentration)] "However, the inventory shows that this crimson crystal is actually an element core, which I didn''t expect, but crimson elements..." This was similar in nature to the element cores he used to upgrade his magic pool; both were conglomerates of elements, but this one was highly concentrated. The red crystal in the middle should be just a regular element core. "Mages, Elemental Masters, and other series of reclassification certificates didn''t mention crimson elements, so it seems to be a newly formed element." Qin Muye had exchanged numerous Reclassification Certificates and naturally had studied them all. With his Knowledge Attribute as it was now, having a photographic memory was a trivial matter for him. He knew of peculiar elements such as the Death Element and Life Element, even compound Natural Elements, and so on, which all have a basis; most are natural elements. Even if it''s a compound of Natural Elements, it''s formed by a certain proportion of intertwining elements like earth, water, fire, wind, then forming a unified element. This type of compound element generally appears only in specific areas. From what we can see now, the crimson element should be considered a compound element, but it''s not a natural element. Instead, it''s formed from magic power, divine power, and an unknown force of Ancient Gods, and it doesn''t have the mildness of natural elements. Elements are still very mild. Although they pervade the entire world, if one does not contact them in a specific way, even the Death Element will not harm a person. However, this crimson element carries a suffocating threat. Even after forming into an element core, it still emits intense radiation. Once the human body is exposed to this radiation, it will gradually crystallize-a condition Qin Muye refers to as Crimson Disease. Don''t ask him how he knows this; he had to cut a large chunk of flesh from his own palm, and it still hurts. "Since it''s an element, can it be transformed into magic power?" Qin Muye pondered this bold idea while looking at the heavily isolated Crimson Element Core. Of course, he had the courage to think about it, but not the courage to act on it. necessary. Otherwise, Qin Muye could handle it by himself. After sealing away the Crimson Element and the Crimson Element Core, Qin Muye diligently cleaned the laboratory, ensuring that no trace of the Crimson Element remained before he finally left the laboratory. After all, the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel was in Qin Muye''s possession; such a crucial tool could not be entrusted to anyone else. "Let''s go, how is the assembly going?" Qin Muye casually closed the laboratory''s main door and sealed it with magic power to ensure there were no oversights before he spoke again. Though he would only be out for a few minutes at most, the necessary caution must not be neglected. "Everything is assembled, just awaiting your instructions, Master," said Heishou, his tone respectful. "Instructions? Since everything is ready, then let''s hurry, my experiments can wait, but the Red Wind Calamity will not. Who knows when it could erupt," conveyed Qin Muye, not in the mood to provide any elaborate instructions, as they were unnecessary for the Spirit Monsters. Soon, the dense crowd of Spirit Monsters formed into neat ranks. The number wasn''t many, just ten thousand Spirit Monsters, with nine thousand being Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, and a thousand being Evil Word Spirit Monsters. As for the Evangelical Spirit Monsters and other Spirit Monsters, they were left to guard the territory, especially the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, who as the strongest martial force, would never depart. The likes of Blackhand''s Deacon Spirit Monster and the Farm Garden Spirit Monster, who managed farming arrangements, were not combat-oriented. The former was responsible for managing internal and external affairs, and the latter for agricultural arrangements, and thus also would not accompany them. Therefore, only the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and the Evil Word Spirit Monsters were available to leave. After a brief glance, Qin Muye confirmed the coordinates, immediately opened the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, and teleported all the Heroic Spirit Monsters and the ten thousand elite Spirit Monsters away. Having done all this, he naturally hurried back to the laboratory, the subsequent matters needing no concern from him, with the Deacon Spirit Monster in charge. The more he understood about the Crimson Element, the more his heart palpitated over the Red Wind Calamity; if not resolved quickly, the consequences could be unimaginable. It might even cause the entire territory''s development to regress significantly, hence even the originally planned reforms for the territory had been halted, to avoid greater losses later. Chapter 86: Chapter 86: A Brand-New Meditation Formula Chapter 86: Chapter 86: A Brand-New Meditation Formula ? "Pah-it''s finally complete," Qin Muye said, looking somewhat disheveled. At this time, he wasn''t in his territory, but rather in a remote corner of the Underworld, which he had transformed into a temporary laboratory. It''s not that he didn''t want to conduct experiments in his territory. The main reason was that seven days ago, an experiment with the highly concentrated Crimson Element Core exploded. If he had not reacted in time, the entire Mage Tower would have been contaminated with the Crimson Element. Then he realized one thing: such dangerous activities should be kept as far away from his own territory as possible. He brought about a dozen Spirit Monsters, three of which were guarding the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate to communicate news of Demon Blood to Qin Muye, while the others naturally took responsibility for Qin Muye''s safety and daily care. Having fewer numbers also had its advantages: Qin Muye could immediately use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to teleport away, along with the experimental data. If there were too many, there would be some delay. In seven days, Qin Muye made remarkable progress in his research on the Crimson Element, and he even devised a formula for the conversion of Magic Power. Roughly, it''s a special meditation method improved from the Element Meditation Method, which Qin Muye named the Crimson Meditation Method (test version). Because this thing is truly just in testing, according to the data on paper and actual experiments, if one uses the Crimson Meditation Method to meditate on the Crimson Element, it will convert it into Crimson Magic, which is a type of new energy that is far superior in quality and applicability to Magic Power. It was precisely this thing that made Qin Muye a bit hesitant. He didn''t dare to use it outright, since it had only been tested on paper and in experiments and had not actually been put into operation. There was a 10% chance that something could go wrong with the estimations. More importantly, Qin Muye''s goal was not the Crimson Element Core, but the origin of the Crimson itself, the Crimson Flame. He might be cautious, but he wasn''t foolish. If he were to take something, it had to be the best. There was risk involved, but it could not endanger him, so naturally, if there was something better, he would choose the better option. Did that not make him consider taking on the Mage Profession? But after some thought, he gave up on the idea. The Mage Profession wasn''t very useful to him since he wasn''t about fighting and killing. He preferred a Profession that could either save his life or enhance his learning and research. An ability to save one''s life could never be too abundant, and learning and research were critical for the development of his domain and ensuring his own safety. Therefore, he immediately discounted the Mage. Furthermore, an Ordinary Profession would only do if it truly suited him; otherwise, a new Profession had to be at least of Rare Level. As for Epic? Better to wash up and go to sleep, luck isn''t something you have every day. Take the Dragon Blood event, for instance, where his force couldn''t get a foothold and could only procure some Dragon Corpses. In fact, Qin Muye would have liked to fill that empty Profession column with Scholar, but "Lord Era" wouldn''t allow it. Otherwise, the combined effect of two scholarly Academic Research Professions would undoubtedly be powerful. Among Ordinary Professions, he only truly fancied the Scholar''s Talent, finding the others unsuitable. Suitability is the most important thing, not combat power. The strength of the Scholar Profession could easily be called the weakest, yet it didn''t hinder its brilliance on Qin Muye, bringing a value comparable to an Epic Profession. Without the Scholar Profession, Qin Muye couldn''t have raised such a large team. "Data collection is complete. We can seal off this laboratory. Don''t leave behind anything that should be taken. If there''s a high-risk experiment in the future, we can return and wreak havoc here," Qin Muye ordered. Conducting experiments within the domain was relatively safe, but the domain''s safety was compromised by limited facilities and protections. Take the recent Crimson research - if it had exploded, at least half the domain would have been destroyed. So for now, it was necessary to bring a little havoc to the Underworld. If the Underworld were destroyed, it wouldn''t matter to Qin Muye, who still had the Land of the Undead. Besides, the Underworld was vast; it could spare the small area Qin Muye might blow up. Fortunately, it didn''t explode, or else Qin Muye would need to find a new location for the next high-risk experiment. It wasn''t ideal to keep exploiting the same place. "Tsk, I can''t help but feel I''m becoming more unscrupulous lately," Qin Muye realized that since he embarked on this path, he was increasingly engaged in self-serving schemes. "Moreover, is it just my imagination, or have I become increasingly insensitive to some external matters?" Chapter 87: Chapter 87: The News of Turmoil Brought by the Wisdom Tree Chapter 87: Chapter 87: The News of Turmoil Brought by the Wisdom Tree ? After returning to his territory, Qin Muye initiated a new research project. Of course, it wasn''t about the dragon corpse but focused on the harpy hero, Ex, that he had captured earlier. The value that could be extracted from this cave-dweller had been nearly depleted; to put her on the surgery table again would no longer be dissection, but torture. Qin Muye didn''t have the leisure to engage in such acts. Instead, he was more curious about the harpy. The dragon corpse could wait to be dealt with later, after all, time wasn''t an issue for him-seeing as it was already dead, a little more time wouldn''t matter. If the harpy were to die one day, however, its value would greatly decrease. As for the Crimson Flame, without Tian Qi accompanying him, he didn''t dare to go there. One only has one life, so it was crucial to be careful. Someone as weak as him venturing into such a dangerous place had to bring a bodyguard. Now that the bodyguard was out leveling up, he could only wait for their return. In fact, he could choose not to research the harpy. He could study the Floating City, but it was somewhat pointless to do so now, seeing as that would only come after he had resolved, or confirmed the irresolvability of, the Red Wind Calamity. Because if the Red Wind Calamity proved to be unsolvable, it would naturally mean he had to escape; as the territory was static, the only option would be to transform it into the Floating City and make an escape. If the calamity were resolved, then there would be no more worries. The advancement of Spirit Monsters could be put off for a while; rank 4 troops were not a major issue. Besides that, it was the birth of Champion Level units and Hero units. With the Magic Pool''s emergence, this had already formed an assembly line. Without Qin Muye''s intervention, about every 10 days a Champion Level Spirit Monster would be born from a Spirit Monster. Afterward, Deacon Spirit Monsters, following Black Hand''s arrangements, would handle their profession changes and then put them to their designated work. Qin Muye didn''t have to worry about this. "Master, a Wisdom Tree has appeared not far from here," reported a Deacon Spirit Monster in a hurry. "???" Qin Muye found this strange; why would a Wisdom Tree appear at this time? "What''s the situation? Tell me in detail." Qin Muye did not set out immediately but asked for more information. But Qin Muye didn''t believe even a punctuation mark of it. "That''s wonderful, but I have many duties in my domain and can''t stay long. Now that our meeting is over, I''ll take my leave," Qin Muye said with a bow, ready to leave with his companions. The other was clearly fooling around, and Qin Muye didn''t have time to waste on such games. He might have entertained them if he were a different sort of person, but not Qin Muye. That he was speaking politely to the other at all was a concession. He had long since abandoned pleasantries. "Haha, since you''re so busy, little Mage, I''ll get right to the point. You must know about Molier consuming Dragon Blood and transforming into a Giant Dragon," the Wisdom Tree said, not being a fool, clearly perceiving Qin Muye''s impatience and understanding that it was no longer appropriate to play on emotions. "I know, but I''m not involved in that matter, nor is it something I can meddle in," Qin Muye said expressionlessly, thinking that if the Wisdom Tree was trying to stir him up with this, it was a wasted effort indeed. "No, I''m just here to let you know that it''s almost over. Molier is preparing to marry that Lord who claims to be the True Dragon Emperor," the Wisdom Tree explained. This was indeed a smart move. The Dragon Clan dared to mess with Molier because she was weak, but they would definitely not dare to touch the spouse of the True Dragon Emperor. With this, the affair would truly be coming to an end. Qin Muye glanced at the Points Ranking -True Dragon Emperor was raking it in, ranked first, and would receive a Dragon Clan Hero unit as a bonus, with no ordinary Profession for sure. "Hmm, I got it. Anything else?" Qin Muye asked, having no envy or dissatisfaction with the situation; if he were as strong, he would do the same. "It seems you still do not understand the gravity of the situation. On our continent, Divine beings are equivalent to a 6th Rank Lord, and the 7th Rank is the limit for the Magic Continent." "To become a 7th Rank, one must either rule the entire continent or leave it. Which path do you think the True Dragon Emperor will choose?" the Wisdom Tree asked, seemingly stating facts but actually trying to provoke Qin Muye. Yet, Qin Muye''s focus was not on what the other was saying but on a discovery he had made: "So, does this mean that in the last conflict with the Divine, the Divine actually lost?" "Correct. The Divine lost. Otherwise, the True Dragon Emperor would have died long ago," the Wisdom Tree confirmed without evasion. "After the Adaptation Period, you''ve been beaten so badly by the True Dragon Emperor and Wang Junzi that you''re nearly dead. Just as I thought." To Qin Muye''s point, the Wisdom Tree was quite speechless. What they should be discussing was the possibility of Qin Muye being killed by the True Dragon Emperor, not the Divine''s near-death beating. Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Forge a Sword That the World Fears Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Forge a Sword That the World Fears ? "Thank you for the information. It seems now, Molier is merely a pretext, isn''t it? The true reason is that you want to unite all the possible forces to eliminate the True Dragon Emperor, starting with the Dragon Clan. The key focus thereafter is to persuade the lords blessed by Talent." Qin Muye was no fool. The native inhabitants had already been pulverized by the lords in the top ten rankings. Upon realizing his lack of hard power, he naturally had to resort to a strategy of division, co-optation, and suppression. The full mobilization of the Dragon Clan was just one aspect; the real goal was to persuade other lords to act against the True Dragon Emperor. First, eliminate the greatest danger, then naturally continue the strategy of division and suppression. The idea was good, but everyone knew in their hearts that unless one willingly walked into the trap, success was unlikely. Only the lords among the top ten rankings might entertain the idea. For someone weak like Qin Muye, even the residual effects of their clashes could defeat him, let alone directly confronting them. "It seems you have great confidence in the True Dragon Emperor, but I wonder how much confidence you actually have?" the Wisdom Tree asked calmly. "I have no confidence at all-the True Dragon Emperor is indeed very overbearing, but, well, do you think a backwater place like mine really has any resources?" Qin Muye chuckled lightly. Speaking of resources, there were some-the grass on the ground. Moreover, if he could not stir up trouble, could he not avoid it? The fact that the Wisdom Tree had sought him out indicated that the plan had likely succeeded to a large extent, or at least that a majority of the lords had been swayed. Otherwise, it would not have bothered seeking out somebody as insignificant as him. If he really joined the adversary''s cause, he would gain no benefits from success, but failure would cost him his life. Whether the True Dragon Emperor existed or not had no bearing on Qin Muye; it only affected the top ten lords in the ranking, and had nothing to do with him, a minor third-tier lord. The fierce fights between mighty beasts wouldn''t notice an ant at their feet; if the ant stayed away, it wouldn''t die, but approaching them was plainly suicidal. "Since you''ve made your decision, I won''t try to convince you further. With your current power, you probably don''t need me to issue you a Reclassification Certificate anymore." After speaking, the figure of the Wisdom Tree gradually faded and eventually disappeared. [You have gained 2150 Experience Points] After everyone left, Qin Muye returned calmly. Despite his seemingly unperturbed demeanor, he was actually extremely anxious inside. ''It''s too chaotic out there. The True Dragon Emperor arranging a meeting with the other nine wasn''t about planning a decapitation strike, was it? No wonder it didn''t happen.'' Whoever provoked him could be directly obliterated. The damage wasn''t the main point-the main point was that once the Crimson outbreak began, it would start causing decay and assimilation of Magic and Element into the Crimson Element. Based on the current data on hand, it also affected Divine Power. The Crimson Element produced strong radiation and would cause a decrease in elemental concentration, meaning it would degrade the entire Magic Continent from a high-magic area to mid-magic, even to a low-magic level. For magical species, this would be catastrophic, and in an environment dominated by the Crimson Element, most life forms would not survive. Lacking sufficient personal strength, it was better to create something that could make the entire world shudder and hold enemies at bay. "But as difficult as it is, it must be created. Having a sword in hand is different from having none." "I need a sword that both lords and natives will fear." Relying on conventional monster-fighting and territory upgrades would not suffice, much like his initial circumstances. Thus, the only way forward was to think outside the box to see the entire framework clearly. However, this act by Qin Muye would undoubtedly make his territory cash-strapped, but that was a lesser concern; being cash-strapped and impoverished was far better than facing certain death in the Netherworld. "First, let''s craft the container." "Alchemy, Elemental Science, Magic, and Enchantment Study, hmm, and also Forging Science." "Modern materials science, physics, mathematics..." Having made up his mind, Qin Muye commenced his actions, subsequently engaging in deep study and research in the relevant disciplines. Creating this earth-shattering sword was not easy, especially as he was working alone. Even with his talents in Learning Ability and Academic Research, it was no simple feat. Chapter 89: Chapter 89: The Sword Known as Crimson Invasion Chapter 89: Chapter 89: The ''Sword'' Known as Crimson Invasion ? [Magic Scroll Crimson Invasion] [Magic Level: 4] [Effect: Causes 10,000 points of Crimson Damage within a radius of 1000 meters, and forms a permanent area of element, magic power, divine power, and other energy decays within the damage zone] "Boil water, throw stones-my water hasn''t boiled yet, but the stones are already prepped," Qin Muye looked at the prototype of the ''sword'' Crimson Invasion in his hand. He didn''t use a high-concentration Crimson Element Core, but a normal-concentration one, which was also not large, just the size of a fist, the kind that hasn''t been fully utilized. It was something he had the Evangelical Spirit Monster dig up from within the Red Wind Calamity; he couldn''t go in, but the Evangelical Spirit Monster could. The main issue was that the radiation from the special composite element, Crimson, was just too intense. He originally planned to use a high concentration straight away, but the thought that it could explode, and he might not be able to escape, led him to choose a more conservative approach to its creation. It was rather strange that something similar to a stone would be classified as a magic scroll, but considering this is the Magic Continent, it made sense; otherwise, it couldn''t very well be called a nuclear weapon, could it? It took him nearly a week to perfect and create the Crimson Invasion. And although it says a radius of 1000 meters, based on the formula Qin Muye calculated, if you really trust this thing''s evil, it''s likely to cause the Crimson Disease. It won''t just cause Crimson Damage when it explodes; it also comes with strong radiation, followed by energy decay in the area, and this decay can expand. If not properly treated, within one year, the original radius of one kilometer will expand to ten kilometers. This tenfold expansion rate can continue for ten years before stopping, but the area''s decay is irreversible. What''s worse, improper treatment will not only fail to contain the spread of radiation and energy decay, it might even exacerbate it, especially with energies related to elements, magic power, and divine power. For Qin Muye, it was essential to have sufficient deterrence to keep other Lords or native inhabitants from daring to covet what was his. Otherwise, today the Wisdom Tree might want to use him to kill someone by proxy, and tomorrow the True Dragon Emperor might want to unify the world under one banner. Each of these formidable figures posed a threat, and if he, the weaker party, wanted to protect himself, didn''t he have to be ruthless? Moreover, this was essentially drawing off the fire from under the cauldron. "But how should this thing be deployed..." The power was acknowledged by the "Lord Era," but this was just a prototype-what was a radius of one kilometer? In his design, it was a radius of one hundred kilometers. If it exploded, it would ensure that the entire force would be crippled. After all, if he had truly pursued a combat Profession, the focus would have definitely been on leveling up, not on learning and research. "Unless, after my death, I can cause a disaster even more terrible than the Crimson Invasion, even to the extent of dragging the entire world down with me." When it came to the idea of surviving, Qin Muye was ruthless to himself. How else could one survive, relying on the mercy of Lords like the True Dragon Emperor or betting the natives would spare him? The server''s strongest Lord, suspected to be the current Emperor, was clearly domineering from the chat channel''s exchanges. It''s possible he already saw him and the other Lords as treacherous rebels and was eager to kill them off, only to be entangled by the natives and the top ten Lords in the ranking. "Although I have the Crimson Invasion, to change the current circumstances, I need to change myself first." Before, it was fine not to care about his own strength, but now, even though he wasn''t very concerned about it, the situation demanded otherwise. Even though he was just a minor character, insignificant in the Magic Continent Server, it didn''t mean he couldn''t see that the entire Magic Continent was in chaos, necessitating sufficient strength for self-preservation. If it wasn''t for the gap between his Heroes'' strength and that of the first echelon, there would be no need for Qin Muye to be so extreme. "In the end, I still need to choose the Crimson Flame." After some thought, Qin Muye returned to the origin, and only by mastering the Crimson Flame could he further develop Crimson Invasion, since it was the origin of the raw materials after all. Moreover, it was immensely valuable; if leaked, it was sure to be a major disaster. Handing it over was out of the question, so he had to find a way to secure it. Having the experience of creating the Crimson Invasion, Qin Muye wanted to attempt taking the Crimson Flame, since he had already crafted the container. If he hadn''t made the container, he wouldn''t have been able to create the Crimson Invasion; it was a part of the whole production process. Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Crimson Source Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Crimson Source ? The next day, Qin Muye brought along specially made storage containers and a hundred Evangelical Spirit Monsters using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to arrive at the heart of the Red Wind Calamity, which was a vast basin carrying the Crimson Flame. He had originally planned to wait for Tian Qi''s return and have him accompany him, but unfortunately, time waits for no one, so he had to take the risk alone. Fortunately, the journey was smooth and without incident, since he had directly transported there. Watching the swaying Crimson Flames, Qin Muye cautiously had the Evangelical Spirit Monsters help him gather them. Cautious, indeed. If the Evangelical Spirit Monsters died, he could just have Tian Qi train more, but if Qin Muye died, that would be the end of it. However, Qin Muye had also made preparations for both possibilities. According to his estimate, the improved container could last about ten seconds to a minute. The reason for such a broad range was that Qin Muye didn''t know the intensity of the Crimson Flame, so he could only make an estimate. One hand prepared to collect the Crimson Flame; naturally, the other was ready to operate the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. At any sign of trouble, Qin Muye would immediately flee. There is no harm in being cautious. Nevertheless, things went very smoothly. After all, he had prepared for so long; as long as the data was correct, accidents were almost impossible. Carefully receiving the container passed by the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, Qin Muye decisively stashed it in his inventory. [Crimson Source: The Origin of the Crimson Element] "Let''s go, back home," Qin Muye immediately activated the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, taking the Evangelical Spirit Monsters back to his territory and then performed a series of actions such as sterilization and sealing of the Crimson Element. After taking the Crimson Source, Red Wind Calamity should no longer occur. However, the dispersed Crimson Element would not vanish quickly, especially since it had already crystallized; it would take at least ten thousand years to disappear, and for now, it could only recede slowly. Chances were, he wouldn''t see any such receding signs within his lifetime. Without the Crimson Source, the Crimson Element would be neutralized and annihilated by other elements, and its ability to decay and assimilate would greatly decrease, much like losing its backbone. [True Dragon Emperor: In ten days, all Lords are to convene at the Holy Hall to discuss the Barbarians. Those who fail to appear will be considered traitors and shall have their heads severed and their families eradicated.] Suddenly, this message appeared in the chat channel. "This is really domineering, It seems he is preparing to declare war on the Magic Continent." "Seems like he''s preparing to challenge the 7th rank, but why bother with all this? Just get started." Qin Muye knew this meant the True Dragon Emperor was also ready to gather some and fight some, but it was uncertain how many would actually go. There weren''t many Lords left, totaling only 71 now, but each one was extraordinary. Qin Muye was ranked 46th, primarily because of his 3rd rank territory. If it were a 4th rank, he could have climbed higher. But it didn''t really matter; after all, he wasn''t a man who craved vanity. "Ten days, enough time, Crimson Source, Crimson Invasion." "Just the right moment to show my strengths and let this True Dragon Emperor and the natives know that although I stay out of the fray, I am not to be trifled with." In the past, Qin Muye would never have shown off, but now, if he didn''t demonstrate his strength, he would end up cannon fodder. Better to strike one decisive blow than to face a hundred incoming ones. To solve problems definitively all at once, rather than dragging them out-that was more in line with Qin Muye''s style. But the urgent task was to ensure that he too possessed a deterrent power akin to the Crimson Invasion, essentially, to drag the whole world down with him in death; otherwise, such a glaring vulnerability would turn into a joke. The two were complementary, indispensable to each other. With ten days, Qin Muye had enough time to achieve results, but to be safe, he began using a large number of Knowledge Attribute enhancers previously obtained during one of the angel investor events from his resource storage. If not now, then when? These consumables weren''t going to multiply by sitting around; they were meant to be used. With an increased Knowledge Attribute, his research efficiency naturally improved, making ten days feel not so rushed. Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Talent è·¯ Crimson Ancestor Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Talent ¡¤ Crimson Ancestor ? "I almost didn''t make it, thankfully, my Crimson Meditation Method was sound; otherwise, I would have truly been doomed," Qin Muye said, his tone tinged with trepidation. He had spent a great deal of time modifying and assimilating the Crimson Source, even cultivating a special fusion medium using his own flesh with the flesh technology from the ''Book of the Gospel'' so that flesh could interfere with energy, which finally enabled it to integrate completely into his body. As a result, he had also acquired a Lord Talent. [Crimson Ancestor: Increase in Crimson Element Rank +1, Land''s Crimson Element Adaptability +1] That is to say, he had become a humanoid Crimson Element. This affected not only him but also his territory, and this was just the initial version; it could still be enhanced further. Integration happened, but he had to rely on himself for development. Of course, forming a Lord Talent had its benefits, such as being able to enhance the Talent later on. "But it''s a bit of a loss, as I have lost a whole bunch of skills and magic." Because, fundamentally, becoming the Crimson Ancestor meant that his elemental magic had transformed into Crimson Magic. Furthermore, due to the inherent repulsion of the Crimson itself towards elements, divine powers, magic powers, etc., all related skills and magic had vanished. For instance, Basic Fire System Understanding, Basic Nature Understanding, and so on. However, skills like Mysticism and Wisdom skill had not disappeared and still existed, which Qin Muye found somewhat baffling. While skills had disappeared, it wasn''t without compensation; Qin Muye had acquired Expert Level Crimson Understanding and Expert Level Crimson Mastery. [Expert Level Crimson Understanding: +4 to the power of Crimson System Magic, -4 consumption] [Expert Level Crimson Mastery: +20% to the effects of Crimson System Magic] At the same time, only two items remained on his magic panel: his Intelligent Magic-Magic Net, and Crimson Magic-Magic Divine Arrow. Yes, that was the magic that belonged to every category. [Level 1 Crimson Magic] [Magic Divine Arrow: Causes damage of (Strength x Crimson Rank x 14) + 14, consumption: 1 Magic Value] Now with the attribute of Crimson Rank, even the Magic Divine Arrow formula had expanded. Though currently, his Rank was still 1, it had the potential to grow. "Although it''s gone from ''Lord Era,'' I still remember how to release magic," Qin Muye pondered a moment, then tried to release a healing spell using magic. Crimson Magic flowed, transforming into a red ocean that flowed out and instantly formed a huge red crystal. And even his own body was soon covered with these red crystals. However, quickly, crimson stripes emerged on his epidermis, absorbing all the red crystals. "The different natures of elements lead to different effects from the same magic, it''s vexing..." Qin Muye was somewhat exasperated; Healing was a magic produced using magic power and the Water Element, but now it was different. Due to becoming the Crimson Ancestor and the unique nature of the Crimson Element, Healing had turned into something deleterious. But there were advantages too; at least, he could easily control the entire Crimson Element, and he would never lack raw materials for Crimson Invasion in the future. He could achieve whatever concentration he wished. And if he could increase the Crimson resistance of the spirit monsters under him a bit more, they could completely utilize Crimson Crystal products, which were devastating against magic. With such a deadly weapon in hand, anyone challenging him would have to think twice. "Damn, just thinking about this feels like a huge loss. If those ten days were spent researching something else, perhaps my territory could have reached a new level," Qin Muye murmured irritably. If it weren''t for the forced situation, he wouldn''t have turned to study these things so quickly. You should know that among the knowledge he brought back from Wen Country, there was information about nuclear weapons. If he could get the entire territory''s industry going, nuclear radiation wouldn''t be cheaper than a Crimson Invasion, nor would he need to convert to cultivating Crimson and turn himself into a Crimson Ancestor. But there were benefits to this approach, at least... he now had the power to protect himself, the kind that didn''t require self-destruction. After all, the Crimson was extremely powerful, especially since he, as the Crimson Ancestor, had an unprecedented advantage in Crimson Magic. "The only issue is that the ceiling of this world is a bit too low, with only magic up to level 5; does this mean there will be server merges later?" Qin Muye, who was crafting the Crimson Invasion, couldn''t help but let his imagination run wild. "If there''s a server merge, could there be cross-server battles?" "After all, tier 6 is the limit. To reach tier 7, it would take the entire Magic Continent; it''s unlikely to just stop at tier 7, right?" Qin Muye felt that it wasn''t time for a reckoning yet. Just the underhanded tactics played during the first month of the game proved that the "Lord Era" was no simple matter; otherwise, why would it deliberately provoke conflicts between lords and natives? The fact that only a few lords are left today is enough to show its cruelty. [Magic Scroll Crimson Invasion] [Magic Level: Forbidden Curse] [Effect: Causes 10,000 points of Crimson Damage within a 100-kilometer radius, forming a permanent damage zone where elemental, magic, and divine powers decay and possess expanding properties] The latest Crimson Invasion is of the Forbidden Curse level, which essentially means it is above level 5 magic. After all, the highest magic on the Magic Continent was level 5, and higher levels are designated as Forbidden Curses. The damage remains the same, but its range has increased and it now has expansive properties. It is said to be a 100-kilometer radius, but as it disperses over time, it could potentially reach up to 10,000 kilometers. Chapter 92: Chapter 92: The Lords First Gathering Chapter 92: Chapter 92: The Lords'' First Gathering ? "Pathetic Spirit Monsters, hmph, His Majesty actually invites such weaklings." A dragon-human dressed in extraordinary attire, covered from head to toe in intermediate- level Treasures, was not a Hero but a Troop, an elite 5th Rank Troop Type. Then the dragon-human caught sight of the Skeleton Soldiers at work, and his expression filled with even more disgust. But he managed to restrain himself quite well and did not do anything inappropriate. "The Emperor has issued a decree, come out quickly to receive the edict." Unsurprisingly, the dragon-human''s voice caught Qin Muye''s attention. Qin Muye glanced over from the Mage Tower, the dragon-human looked like some sort of lizard person, but whether in terms of Power or Bloodline, he was far superior to any lizard person and also carried a faint aura of authority. [Troop Type: Dragon-human Royal Guard] [Troop Rank: ???] [???] ''I can''t even identify the Troop Type, the True Dragon Emperor''s power far exceeds my imagination.'' As for how the other party could teleport into the Red Wind Plain and know the whereabouts of his domain, Qin Muye did not bother to ponder, perhaps due to special Items, magical interference, or intentional leaking by the Wisdom Tree among other reasons. This was also probably a show of force from the start, implying, "I know where your domain is, and when the time comes, I can kill you at will." Qin Muye walked out languidly, signaling the other Spirit Monsters not to follow, lest things got out of control and it became difficult for him to escape with a group in tow. "I didn''t expect the True Dragon Emperor to be so generous, visiting my Red Wind Plain once must have been costly," Qin Muye teased. The Dragon-human Royal Guard kept his eyes fixed on Qin Muye, seemingly surprised, having not expected Qin Muye to possess such immense Magic Power, which made him somewhat doubtful. "Merely Teleportation Magic, it''s nothing significant. Kneel down and receive the decree," the Dragon-human Royal Guard snorted coldly, immediately commanding. Qin Muye found it quite jarring, a western dragon-human using idioms and talking about kneeling to receive a decree-it seemed he had been well domesticated by the True Dragon Emperor. "What if I refuse to accept the decree? What could you possibly do?" Qin Muye''s tone was mocking, and he really wasn''t afraid at all. Where was this place? The Red Wind Plain, where the Crimson was most intense. As the Crimson Ancestor, he held the power to control the Crimson. Even if he was not familiar with it, he was confident he could kill this creature if he wanted to. "Those who defy the decree shall be executed immediately," the dragon-human''s voice carried a thick threat. Qin Muye blinked, "So, the True Dragon Emperor isn''t really inviting us to discuss dealing with the Barbarians but preparing to kill those who don''t submit, right?" The dragon-human''s expression darkened. In his eyes, Qin Muye was nothing but a mere ant, yet he dared to speak such words. He immediately drew his weapon, ready to deal with Qin Muye. But he quickly calmed down. Killing him would be easy, but the aftermath would be significant. Especially since the True Dragon Emperor wanted to win people''s hearts, if he took action, it would appear as a trap to other Talent Lords. "Your words make sense, however, I, as a person who has renounced worldly ties, should not involve myself in such mundane matters," said the exorcist nonchalantly, indicating he was unwilling to participate and would rather be left out of the affair. "If the exorcist, a person detached from worldly affairs, finds it inappropriate to get involved, then I, who lacks any shred of worldly achievement, have even less reason to partake in this matter," continued Wang Junzi, following up on the exorcist''s line of reasoning. Just like that, in a tag-team fashion, the two of them excused themselves from the situation. With someone taking the lead, the remaining Lords in the top ten naturally had their own excuses and promptly absolved themselves from the responsibility. The reason was simple: if the True Dragon Emperor wanted to ascend to 7th Rank, did they not harbor the same aspirations? Why should they prepare a bridal dowry for someone else? If he indeed attained the 7th Rank, then what would become of them? Given his tyrannical demeanor, he was certainly not going to spare them. "Since you all have your difficulties, I will not hold you here any longer. Depart at once," said the True Dragon Emperor, causing a slight change in the expressions of Wang Junzi and the exorcist at his words. His tone treated them as subordinates, did he truly see himself as invincible? "For the remaining honored guests, you must be the loyal subjects who wish to serve your country. I wish to..." The True Dragon Emperor, ignoring the nine people, turned his gaze instead to the other Lords. The remaining Lords were his actual targets. However, Qin Muye interrupted the True Dragon Emperor, "Uh, I''m also not participating." This statement was quite abrupt, especially since Qin Muye had interrupted the True Dragon Emperor, causing all eyes to focus on him. Everyone''s expression was somewhat odd. Qin Muye was just a level 20 minor Lord, and his Profession, Talent, and skills seemed rather uninspired to these high-ranking Lords. He appeared quite ordinary, with only a slightly higher Knowledge Attribute. "Such a grave matter of homeland and nation? Could it be that you wish to commit treason?" The True Dragon Emperor flashed a glint of anger in his eyes. Was any Tom, Dick, or Harry now bold enough to interrupt and refute him? A formidable dragon might pressed down on Qin Muye, making it somewhat difficult for him to breathe. "I am neither your subordinate nor your citizen, and you have never protected or supported me. What does your campaign against the Barbarians have to do with me?" Qin Muye spread his hands, indicating he had no reason to fight for a benefit he hadn''t enjoyed-it just didn''t make sense. At that moment, the remaining Lords also began to feel agitated, as no one wanted to be subjugated. "Well said, young brother," Wang Junzi was the first to speak up in support, though he did nothing more than speak, followed by the exorcist and others echoing the sentiment. At a time like this, with someone already sticking their neck out, they naturally followed suit in diminishing the True Dragon Emperor''s prestige. As for what would become of Qin Muye in the end, what did it have to do with them? They were all just there for the show, not to truly take action. Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Im Not Threatening You, Im Threatening Everyone Chapter 93: Chapter 93: I''m Not Threatening You, I''m Threatening Everyone ? "No lord, no father, seize him, and take him out to be beaten to death!" the True Dragon Emperor knew that he couldn''t let things continue this way. Since someone dared to stand out, he had to make an example by killing the chicken to scare the monkeys. A number of dragon guards marched in with uniform steps, ready to take action. Wang Junzi and the Demonic Suppressor exchanged a glance and immediately prepared to intervene. If they let him succeed in killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, the remaining lords would certainly not dare to rebel. But before they could speak, Qin Muye took out a Crimson Invasion, a Crimson Crystal. "Do you know? I have forged a sword that could make the entire Magic Continent tremble in fear." As he spoke, Qin Muye began to activate the Crimson Invasion. Threads of crimson energy began to seep out, causing everyone present to squint their eyes. They did not know what it was, but they could feel it was extremely dangerous. "Tell me, if I unsheathe this sword, you might be able to dodge, but the Magic Continent won''t be able to." Qin Muye''s tone was casual, yet it sent shivers down the spines of everyone else. The lead True Dragon Emperor, Wang Junzi, and the Demonic Suppressor all turned grim; they had thought him a fool, but he turned out to have a terrible weapon at his disposal. "Are you threatening me?" the True Dragon Emperor was truly angered this time. Qin Muye, however, shook his head: "No, no, no, don''t misunderstand." At this remark, everyone believed Qin Muye had caved in. "I am threatening everyone, not just the lords present, but also the indigenous forces and divine forces behind you." "You should know about Red Wind Plain. If you don''t, it doesn''t matter, you can slowly find out when you return. I''ve placed ten swords in the disasters of Red Wind Plain. Once this sharp sword is unsheathed, the elements, magic power, and divine power of the entire Magic Continent will be annihilated." "By then, forget about 7th-tier territories, being able to maintain a 4th-tier would mean you''re pretty impressive." "So, do you understand now?" After Qin Muye finished speaking, everyone''s expression turned ugly; it was clear that he had come prepared. The next moment, the True Dragon Emperor moved with extreme speed, reaching out to grab Qin Muye''s neck. With just a slight movement, even the magic shield provided by the Magic Source wouldn''t save him from being crushed. At this moment, the Emperor''s palm had turned into a dragon claw, and it was even imbued with the Power of Demonic Destruction, or else how could it so easily penetrate the shield of the Magic Source? "But if you die, how will this sword be unsheathed?" the True Dragon Emperor asked, his tone filled with arrogance. "Indeed, which is why I turned myself into the sword scabbard. Why don''t you try killing me?" Qin Muye responded with disdain as the crimson started to surge within him, with red lines creeping across his skin. Crimson energy emerged from Qin Muye, and although it wasn''t as dense as the Crimson Invasion, it contained an even more terrifying effect. This time, the True Dragon Emperor was at a loss. He hadn''t expected Qin Muye to be so ruthless, willing to drag him down with him. Others might not know the origins of Red Wind Plain, but as the number one lord, with many native residents under his command, he certainly understood the backstory and recognized just how terrible Qin Muye''s self-destruction could be. Yet now, the Emperor found himself in a dilemma. In normal circumstances, without Qin Muye, he would have already subdued all the lords ranked after ten, planning to eliminate them one by one afterward. But because of this incident, the situation had spiraled out of his control. They might even have to sign a non-proliferation treaty. Calling back all the Spirit Monsters, the marching Spirit Monsters were somewhat caught off guard. Fortunately, they responded quickly. "Cease the leveling-up plan, everyone rest. Black Hand, stay behind," Qin Muye said. "Yes, Master!" The Spirit Monsters naturally had no objections, and then they dispersed and left. Black Hand indicated for Demon Blood and the others to lock the captives in the prison before asking, "Master, has something significant happened?" "It''s significant, recently..." Qin Muye recounted the events of the recent period. "Master, your actions were too risky. When obtaining the Crimson Source, you should have had Tian Qi come back, and I hope you won''t be so reckless next time." "And today''s matter, you should have recalled us yesterday, not today." Black Hand offered a word of caution, he didn''t comment on Qin Muye''s actions but was more concerned about his safety. "Let bygones be bygones, I''m fine anyway, but what should we do next?" Qin Muye wasn''t bothered by the past events and was more concerned about what to do next. After all, Black Hand managed all internal and external affairs of the territory, and he wasn''t skilled in that area. "Can you produce a lower-grade version of the Crimson Invasion, or can you limit radiation and decay assimilation and so on? If so, we could totally use it as a territorial commodity to earn you resources for the Floating City research," Black Hand suggested. "But before that, we need a merchant, and I think there should be quite a few Champion Level Spirit Monsters born recently." In the time Black Hand and the others had been out, they had created two Champion Level Spirit Monsters, but neither had changed profession yet. "There are two, and the third should be born soon. I''ll leave this matter to you," said Qin Muye, handing over the responsibility directly; he didn''t need to worry about this. "You will be satisfied, Master," Black Hand said respectfully. For him, this was basically his job, as he was born to manage in the first place. Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Want to Test the Sword? Then have at it! Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Want to Test the ''Sword''? Then have at it! ? Two Champion Level Spirit Monsters, one having used a Merchant Reclassification Certificate to become an Articulate Speaker, while the other used a Shepherd''s to become a Beast Taming Master. Their Attributes were related, and Qin Muye glanced at them once, belonged to rare Professions, one as a Merchant, and the other managing a ranch, which was quite good. The matter of the ''sword'' known as the Crimson Invasion also started to ferment gradually, but unfortunately, Qin Muye did not have any channels for external news, and basically knew nothing about what was happening outside. Nevertheless, he couldn''t be bothered to find out. There were doubters and mockers, but only the upper echelons of various forces were stirring in the dark. Those who had never seen it didn''t care much, whereas those who had witnessed it were thinking about how to get their hands on it. The source of it all, Qin Muye''s territory and Red Wind Plain, remained tranquil and unaffected. When you think about it, it''s normal. Why provoke someone who dares to turn themselves into a bomb, someone who has made it clear that they want to live a peaceful life, and force them into a corner? Five days had passed in a flash, during which Qin Muye had been studying the Crimson Power within his body. It must be said that, as the Crimson Ancestor, his research was relatively straightforward, for instance, his Crimson Disease could act as armor for him. Through the content recorded in the Book of the Gospel, Qin Muye could perform a degree of Crimson Transformation, which was somewhat lackluster; currently, at most, he could cause a layer of Crimson Crystals to appear on his skin, which he turned into a spell called Crimson Armor. The strength was satisfactory, and it could be upgraded in the future. He discovered that Crimson Magic had three forms. The first was like Magic Divine Arrow and Crimson Tide, traditional energy forms, most Elemental Magic is actually of this form, using Magic Power as the core to achieve various miraculous effects. The second form was a crystalline state, symbolized by the Crimson Disease and the Crimson Crystals he had condensed, which was a unique state to the Crimson. The last one was the flesh and blood state, which was the most bizarre and under normal circumstances, neither the Crimson nor any other Element involved flesh and blood. This was because Qin Muye used the Book of the Gospel to fuse with the Crimson Source for his transformation. This was also the origin of the Magic Crimson Armor, allowing Qin Muye to continually transform his body between flesh and Crimson Crystals. Even due to the existence of this state, he pondered whether he could include it in the first state, that is, the energy form. This was one of his current research directions, although it was quite challenging, as after the Crimson Element transformed into Crimson Magic Power, it was stored in the mind like regular Magic Power, with the latter two states only temporarily existing within the body. That being said, there wasn''t a lack of solutions. For instance, Combat Professions like warriors and Archers use Magic Power for Body Refining, to strengthen themselves. Such Cultivation Methods are generally used only by native Heroes; Lords or native Heroes who ally with Lords level up by hunting monsters. This type of Cultivation Method requires painstaking effort and depends a lot on talent. "I vaguely remember I had National Martial Arts, didn''t I?" Qin Muye recalled this training method. In terms of strength, the Combat Profession Cultivation Methods of the Magic Continent couldn''t compare to National Martial Arts, as magic assistance doesn''t necessarily equate to transformation efficiency. After mulling it over, he then discarded it. Compared to Combat Profession Cultivation Methods, it had minor advantages, but those small benefits weren''t enough to get Qin Muye to practice them. The disparity in energy levels across worlds was not something that could be bridged easily. Then, thinking of the Magic Continent''s Combat Profession Cultivation Methods, Qin Muye gave that up too. It was too troublesome, better to wait until his study and research were more in-depth and then modify himself. wealth?" "That''s right. If you can produce it, the technology of the Crimson Tide can be yours, but if not, then please leave," Black Hand was undeterred. "Fine, fine, fine, just don''t regret this," the old mage said as he stood up to leave with a dark expression, determined to teach this little wild mage what real power meant upon his return. "Mage sir, please wait," Black Hand suddenly interjected. This prompted the old mage to wonder, ''It seems he got scared after all. How grand can the scope of a wild mage who uses Spirit Monsters as subjects be?'' In their eyes, Qin Muye''s power was no match for the True Dragon Emperor or Wang Junzi, let alone other lords. Although there were rumors about him possessing an ultimate weapon, a mere threat should be enough to handle it easily. "What now? You want to beg for mercy?" the old mage asked expressionlessly. "My master said if I can handle it, then I''ll handle it. If not, then it''s about presenting a gift to the Silver Star Alliance," Black Hand replied. "Surely the mage sir is unaware of what my master holds in his hands, right?" This statement caused a jolt of anxiety in the old mage, aware that it probably had something to do with a treasure created by the Red Wind Calamity on the Red Wind Plain. So he suspected he might have been set up by someone within the Alliance, and there absolutely was something he didn''t know. "I am truly sorry, but my master needs an object to establish his power, and the Silver Star Alliance just happened to collide with us. I hope, mage sir, that you have a residence outside of the Silver Star Alliance headquarters, otherwise, you might find yourself homeless," Black Hand said with a tone of regret. The old mage felt a shiver down his spine, interpreting the tone as signaling the destruction of the Silver Star Alliance headquarters. Not long ago, the Silver Star Alliance had suffered suppression from the True Dragon Emperor. Although they were not annihilated, it cost them a substantial price to settle the matter. A Skeleton Soldier held a crimson Crystal Ball, radiating an aura that threatened to dissipate his magic power. "This... this... wait, we can discuss this, I..." the old mage finally realized, not only had he been duped, but so had the entire Silver Star Alliance. Someone deliberately concealed information and led him to offend Qin Muye. He would be made an example to establish Qin Muye''s power, as well as weakening the strength of the natives and witnessing just how terrifying the ''sword'' Qin Muye had created could be. "I''m sorry, mage sir, but there''s nothing to discuss now. You should be thinking about finding a new home, not convincing me," said Black Hand calmly. A portal swallowed the Skeleton Soldier and then disappeared. Through this brief and familiar scene, the old mage realized that on the other side was the Silver Star Alliance headquarters. Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Is My Sword Sharp? Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Is My Sword Sharp? ? "Spatial fluctuation?" The Council President of the Silver Star Alliance stopped his governmental work, his expression filled with doubt. It was known that this place was Silver City, the headquarters of the Silver Star Alliance, fortified with a magic array capable of nullifying space, making it practically impossible for anyone to perform a space transmission within Silver City. Of course, that was what he thought. There were no absolute certainties in this world. Qin Muye''s Super Space-Time Transmission Channel could connect worlds, let alone his magic array, and aside from Qin Muye, the True Dragon Emperor, Wang Junzi, and others were also capable of doing so. Before he could arrange for someone to investigate, he suddenly felt his heart palpitate. The next moment, a wave of fluctuation that was both familiar and foreign erupted once again, causing all the magic power and elements lingering within the entire Silver City to become wildly disordered. "The Red Wind Calamity, this..." The Council President was both shocked and furious. After the Crimson swept through the city, countless elements and magic powers decayed and assimilated to form a massive expansion body, with terrifying radiation erupting in an instant. The Council President looked grim and immediately used Flying Magic to swiftly escape the range of the Crimson. "How dare a mere Wild Mage do this!!!" The Council President was roaring inside his heart. Even without looking back, he knew how terrible the catastrophe of the Crimson Element was. Silver City was finished. The core of the explosion area had turned into red crystallization, and this crystallization continued to spread, contaminating everything it touched, be it people or objects, at the moment of contact. After a difficult wait for the chaos to subside, half of Silver City was gone. The Council President looked ugly. He was no fool; clearly, he had been set up this time. The other party would not attack his Silver City for no reason. Of course, he knew that he had sent someone to the Red Wind Plain to acquire this so-called ''sword,'' but his intention was not to buy a ''sword,'' but to purchase technology. In his eyes, the other party was just a Wild Mage. If willing to offer, he wouldn''t mind giving the person a position on the periphery of the Silver Star Alliance. One should know that joining the Silver Star Alliance required more than just being a mage; one also needed to possess a noble status, commonly known as a noble. Otherwise, if just any mage could join, how could they maintain the orthodoxy of their Silver Star Alliance? Therefore, within the internal structure of the Silver Star Alliance, various factions stood, not united as one. If it had been the Silver Star Alliance from before they moved out of the Red Wind Plain, the academic atmosphere would indeed have been strong. But since moving away, a large influx of external powers had caused many things to change. At this moment, the thoughts of the Council President were spinning rapidly in his head. This was a major event that could likely knock him from his position as Council President, so what he needed to do now was, of course, to shirk responsibility and find a scapegoat. Should he go and help people? But before he could act upon it, he felt that the magic power within him seemed a bit off, and his nostrils also felt itchy. He reached out a hand and noticed blood on his fingers. "This... This is bad." He understood that the ''sword'' was incredibly insidious. The Council President could feel his thoughts turning to mush. Radiation had entered his body, and his magic power began to decay into the Crimson Element within him. His thoughts were becoming rigid and incapable of processing, which was because his spirit, the place where magic power was stored, had begun to solidify into a Crimson Element Crystal. This ''sword'' was specifically designed to attack magic. The stronger the heroes and troop types on the Magic Continent, the larger their magic power, the more severe the damage the groups suffered. making enemies of the entire Magic Continent." "Hmm, you are absolutely right. But can the capitals of those kingdoms and the territories of the nobles withstand even a few ''swords''?" Black Hand didn''t care about political suppression or resource sanctions. Did he really think those kingdoms would seek revenge for the Silver Star Alliance? Maybe they had long been suffering under it. Revenge was out of the question; they were more likely to kick them while they were down. Besides, why would they offend a power capable of wiping out the Silver Star Alliance with a single ''sword'' for no reason? If they couldn''t even stand against the Silver Star Alliance, why would they stake their power and lives for it? They might as well kill themselves by running headfirst into a wall, or have their subordinates do it for them. The old mage almost choked on his breath at Black Hand''s words. He was about to retort when suddenly two Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters pinned him to the ground, and the young mage was treated likewise. "What time is it, and you still can''t understand your position? Throw them out," Black Hand snorted coldly. The old fool was too used to high positions, truly believing Black Hand would listen to his every word. "Let me go, ''thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west; do not bully the poor just because you can''!" the young mage, pinned to the ground, had veins popping on his forehead. These words even shocked Black Hand. But soon, he calmed down: "Kill them, both old and young. Chop them to pieces and burn their bones to ash. When the time comes, let Tian Qi take the Book of the Gospel and give these two a proper send-off." Hearing this, both the old mage and the young mage were even more shocked. Weren''t they about to be thrown out just moments ago? How did it become so ruthless all of a sudden? Just like that, each Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster struck, decapitating them. Two held their heads while the other two dragged their bodies out. "Ah, it''s also my first time encountering someone who dares to threaten an enemy right in their stronghold so openly-it forced my hand to kill them," Black Hand had now seen what could be called bizarreness. Anyone with a bit of sense would keep quiet at a time like this. If they didn''t eliminate them in advance, what if in thirty years'' time, the tables turned? So naturally, it was better to kill them at once and ensure that they wouldn''t become Undead after death. Otherwise, if they returned as Headless Knights or Corpse Witches for revenge, wouldn''t that invite trouble? Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Selling Swords is Not as Good as Selling Services Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Selling ''Swords'' is Not as Good as Selling Services ? "Hahaha, it''s been a long time, Lord Demon Blood. Last time I saw you, you were just a Spirit Monster, and now you''ve become a hero. It''s truly a cause for celebration." Molik Copperbeard, the dwarf, had come with a caravan to Qin Muye''s territory, and upon seeing Demon Blood patrolling, his tone carried warmth, devoid of any past resentment or impatience. Yet, Demon Blood just glanced at him and said, "If it isn''t Mr. Molik, indeed, it has been a long time." At this moment, their positions had completely reversed. Whether in terms of strength or status, Demon Blood was far superior to Molik, and he was quite unsatisfied with Molik''s previous attitude. However, since Molik had come to deliver resources, it wouldn''t be good to show too much displeasure, so he adopted a strictly business-like demeanor. But Molik was a merchant, his character honed to be extremely smooth, and he didn''t care about Demon Blood''s attitude. He leaned in closer, pulled a purse from his bosom, and stuffed it into Demon Blood''s embrace: "A small token, Lord Demon Blood." "A small token? What do you mean by that?" Demon Blood rolled his eyes, clearly uninterested. For them, Spirit Monsters, money, beauty, and food were utterly useless. They were beastly folk, not proper living creatures. Moreover, the territory didn''t even have an economic system. If they wanted something, they could just report and take it from the Supplies Warehouse-usually, as long as it didn''t involve a Divine Artifact, they could get their hands on it. "Just a gesture, a little gesture." Although Demon Blood pushed it back, Molik once again stuffed it over. "It''s just a small favor, hoping Lord Demon Blood could introduce me to the Lord. After all, we are old acquaintances," Molik said, taking advantage of the moment after the purse was accepted to make his request. "The master is busy. If you need something, go see Black Hand; he''s the housekeeper, not me." Demon Blood accepted the gift but had no intention of doing the work. If he dared to bring Molik to Qin Muye, there would only be one outcome-he would surely be left with only a breath left by Tian Qi. Unless Black Hand, the Governor, had important matters to report, otherwise, no one would disturb Qin Muye''s experiments. The internal social relationships among the Spirit Monsters were centered around Qin Muye; they cooperated sincerely towards a common goal, but that didn''t mean they were particularly close. If someone dared to step out of line, their punishment wouldn''t be any lighter than that for an enemy. At most, they would be left breathing so that Qin Muye could pass judgment. Beastly folk were not a normal type of Magic Creatures. "This..." Molik was taken aback. Why accept a gift if you''re not going to do the work? But he didn''t dare to say it out loud, as that would reveal his lack of tact. "So, where is Black Hand?" Seeing the situation, Molik was somewhat helpless. He had come all this way; he couldn''t just turn back around. As a representative of the Dwarf Clan, he naturally wanted the ''sword'' known as Crimson Invasion, whose power everyone had witnessed. Without one, anyone would clearly be at a disadvantage compared to others. Of course, the price would certainly not be cheap, but as long as he could buy one, many problems would be solved. Moreover, the attitude he had shown to Qin Muye in the past might now become a negative impression. ''All heaven-gifted Lords are a bunch of monsters.'' Molik couldn''t help feeling bitter. Since the emergence of heaven-gifted Lords, the entire Magic Continent had changed. The True Dragon Emperor is powerful and extremely overbearing, Wang Junzi has eerie abilities and is among the Undead, and the demon-subduing layman has a kind fac?ade but a malicious heart, commanding troops composed of demons and fiends. Besides, the other surviving heaven-gifted Lords are not good people either, like this one who effortlessly erased Silver City from the map. Who knows what kind of monsters are hiding among the other heaven-gifted Lords, ready to give them¡ªthe indigenous people¡ªa fright. ... "Thank you very much, Lord Blackhand. I hope we can continue to trade next time," Molik finally breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn''t received any special treatment. But the price was indeed steep; fortunately, it was still within an acceptable range for the Dwarf Clan. "Mr. Molik, you have purchased the Crimson Invasion outright, but as for the follow-up service, it can only be paid for annually," Blackhand suddenly said. This caused Molik to be somewhat puzzled, "Service? What service?" "Of course, it''s various services like maintenance, care, and preservation of the Crimson Invasion," Blackhand explained. "You don''t really think it''s over once you''ve bought it and brought it back, do you? This was created from the Red Wind Calamity. Without the corresponding maintenance and care services, any external stimulus could lead to internal instability, and if it explodes, I think Silver City has already demonstrated the consequences for you, Mr. Molik." "Besides, there''s also a need for a specialized preservation mechanism to prevent the energy from leaking out." "Energy leakage isn''t a major issue; the real danger is the slight energy seepage causing lifeforms to contract Crimson Disease. As of now, aside from inside our own territory, no other powers have this specialized technology." "Furthermore, if you, Mr. Molik, purchase a ten-year service package in one go, for the next decade, we''ll offer you a 5% discount on our entire range of Crimson System armaments and even give you a batch of new weapons each year." "Mr. Molik, you surely don''t want the Dwarf Clan to be killed on the battlefield by other people using Crimson armaments." Molik felt somewhat shaken by Blackhand''s words-what kind of a merchant extorts you like this? So it turns out you not only have to buy services, but also future weapons? What, do you intend to become the biggest arms dealer on the entire Magic Continent? "I''ll buy it, ten years'' worth. How many resources will that cost?" With gritted teeth, Molik accepted the situation. The other party had him cornered, no wonder the initial cost of the Crimson Invasion was so low; the real expense was calculated for later. Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Rare Profession - Spirit Monster Master Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Rare Profession - Spirit Monster Master ? [You have successfully used the Elf Master Resignation Certificate and acquired the rare profession: Elf Master.] [You have acquired Lord Talents: Spirit Monster Leader, Spirit Monster Commander, Spirit Monster Trainer.] [You have acquired the Lord Skill: Basic Leadership Skill.] [Please Note: Your profession slot is now full.] Qin Muye used this rare Elf Master Professional Certificate to fill the vacant slot in his profession, acquiring three talents and one skill. Originally, there should have been three skills, including Reconnaissance Skill and Wisdom Skill; however, Qin Muye already possessed these, so he did not acquire them again. [Spirit Monster Leader: Morale of all subordinate Spirit Monsters +1, Life Value increased by 5%.] [Spirit Monster Commander: Attack Power of all subordinate Spirit Monsters increases by 5%, defensive power increases by 5%.] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Recruitment number of subordinate Spirit Monsters increases by 5%, recruitment cost reduces by 5%.] This profession might not seem superior to a common profession in someone else''s hands because common professions only have one Lord Talent, which is not typically focused on first-rank troops like Spirit Monsters. But for Qin Muye, it is definitely a strong profession. Although it might not compare to an Epic profession, it is undoubtedly one of the most suitable ones for him, as both troops and heroes can benefit from his Lord Talents. When the time comes to advance, the effects will be further enhanced. The Elf Master Reclassification Certificate was a small token sent by the Dwarf Clan. It must be said, the sender truly grasped Qin Muye''s psyche; however, they did not count on Qin Muye''s character. He might accept the gift, but whether he acts on it depends on the situation. During this period, Qin Muye had been deeply researching the Crimson Power and had only just emerged today. The business of selling Crimson System munitions within his territory was booming, with virtually all forces coming here to place orders. It was fortunate that earlier he had passed on the corresponding skills to Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, otherwise, he might not have had enough inventory. As for worrying about enemies using the Crimson System munitions against him? This isn''t a technological world. They''d be using the power of Crimson to combat the Crimson Ancestor; did they really imagine that would work? Moreover, what he provided were obsolete models, not his current weapons. "Wait a second... there really is one." Qin Muye suddenly remembered the Dragon Blood event had not yet ended. If he went dragon slaying now, the dragons could drop both materials and treasure chests. Purchasing them was definitely out of the question, whether Golden Level Hero Treasure Chests or instance scrolls, as these prized items were only available to Lords who would certainly not sell them. Lords commonly traded in Crimson Invasion using ordinary resources and Special Resources, usually only adding a Basic or Intermediate Treasure. There was no exchange involving Building Blueprints or Treasure Blueprints. Qin Muye was the odd one out, opting only for Spirit Monsters as his troop type, whereas other Lords had a variety of troop types under their command. Therefore, they had a larger demand and weren''t as selective as Qin Muye. Only the native forces could donate blueprints, priceless to the Lords but for natives, such diagrams were not irreplaceable. "I could let them bring over some Dragon Clan hero units; Lords likely wouldn''t, but natives might give it a try." Although Qin Muye''s disruption meant the normally limited Dragon Blood event was still ongoing, it''s uncertain whether Molier or the Dragon Clan hadn''t given up. Likely, it was Molier, given that she had become a concubine of the True Dragon Emperor and naturally sought revenge. Moreover, the True Dragon Emperor wouldn''t allow the event to end so soon; during this period, he had recruited many from the Dragon Clan; aside from the injured dragons, everyone had profits to gain. "Black Hand, offer a reward for Dragon Clan hero units from the Dragon Blood event; I want them alive. When they arrive, you can butcher them to open the treasure chests and store the corpses in the Supplies Warehouse," Qin Muye instructed Black Hand. Understanding Qin Muye''s need for items from the treasure chests, Black Hand promptly took action. Having money, why bother himself when he could let others do it, reducing the risk to the lowest. Qin Muye wasn''t afraid of offending the Dragon Clan. If the Dragons didn''t dare confront Lords such as the True Dragon Emperor, would they dare to confront him? If he encountered trouble, it might be even more serious than offending the likes of the True Dragon Emperor; he could pull the entire world down if necessary. If Qin Muye could further produce an instance scroll, he would certainly profit immensely. The reason was simple; his Super-Space Transmission Channel could traverse realms, allowing him to use the instance world as an escape route. Should he face a dead end or an unstoppable danger, once his Floating City was completed, he could simply take his territory and leave the Magic Continent Server. Chapter 98: Chapter 98: The Bubble Business Targeting Nobles Chapter 98: Chapter 98: The Bubble Business Targeting Nobles ? "Master, the Elf Queen has offered a handsome reward to have you cancel the bounty on the Dragon Clan hero unit. I think it''s a good opportunity," Heishou said. Qin Muye furrowed his brow, "A good opportunity? You mean to have them send over ten thousand elves for experimentation?" "No, we could just breed elves directly, then you''d have as many subjects for experimentation as you need," Heishou added. "The elves are backed by their god, you think they''d agree to that? Stop joking. What price did the Elf Clan offer to make you come and tell me all this?" Qin Muye said, dissecting a dragon corpse without much concern, "If the price is right, canceling it isn''t out of the question." "To have the Elder Princess of the Elf Clan take you as her master, and then..." "They think that being ugly, they can dream so beautifully? You believe that too?" Qin Muye cut him off, Take as a master? Being part of the royal family, to some extent, always involves politics, which is definitely not well-intentioned. "They are willing to offer a divine artifact as a gift for taking her as a disciple, and if you control the Elder Princess of the Elf Clan, we can completely intervene in the internal affairs of the Elf Clan, and even override the Elf Queen, thus achieving the breeding of elves," Heishou explained. "It''s a good idea, but it will take too long. Oh, I remember the Wisdom Tree has some relationship with the elves, right? Here''s the deal, they dig up the Wisdom Tree and bring it to me, and I''ll cancel the bounty on the Dragon Clan heroes," Qin Muye recalled before altering his demand. What use does he have for the Elf Elder Princess? He can''t keep her as RBQ, and he isn''t into that either. To him, whether in terms of experimental or political value, the Elf Elder Princess is worthless compared to a Golden-Level Hero Treasure Chest, unless it''s for the Wisdom Tree, otherwise forget it. "Yes, master, I will communicate with the Elf Clan, but it might be difficult. From the information we''ve gathered, the Wisdom Tree is divine, that makes it a Tier 6, and it''s not the Elf Clan''s deity. Unless the god of the elves intervenes, it''s unlikely that we can procure it," Heishou subtly suggested that Qin Muye give up on the idea, as continuing the bounty on the Dragon Clan hero unit might be more feasible. "Hmm, I understand. Has there been any movement on the bounty recently?" Qin Muye, catching Heishou''s hint, then asked. "Not yet, after all, the Dragon Clan is a major race, and naturally, a superior race, making them hard to hunt, let alone their hero units. However, intelligence from other areas has shown that some are tempted," Heishou explained. Now that his territory had opened up to the market with the Crimson Series armaments, various intelligence channels had also naturally been established by Heishou, making information far more accessible than before. "Alright, I am aware. If there''s nothing else, you may go attend to other matters," Qin Muye casually said. As the territory flourished, reforms continued to progress, like the usage of cement roads, and the gradual complete setup of electrical and hydraulic infrastructure among others. This bunch of Lords always harbored ulterior motives. Did they want to join in? They wanted to take advantage and then push him out. They said one thing, but their actual interest didn''t budge at all. Was this the semblance of cooperation? In the chat channel, Qin Muye mentioned an annual fee of 3 instance scrolls, and everyone started bargaining. Then, Qin Muye simply stopped dealing with them. If they were to join now, it wouldn''t just be Qin Muye eating meat and them sipping soup; they would be eating meat together. If none were willing to pay, then naturally, there would be no deal. They wanted benefits without giving anything in return, why on earth should Qin Muye help them make money together? If it really came to paying 3 instance scrolls a year, it might just seem like one instance action to others, but for Qin Muye, who had access to the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, one scroll meant the resources of an entire world; thus, while others might profit, Qin Muye would definitely not lose. If not, why would Qin Muye have the Black Hand offer a large bounty for a hero unit from the Dragon Clan? The aim was to get one such instance initiated. In fact, Qin Muye knew, asking the Lords to provide instance scrolls, building blueprints, and such was almost like asking for their lives. Not to mention others, even Qin Muye himself would not want to give these up. He''ll eventually need them himself; giving them to other Lords would be like aiding the enemy. "But these Lords definitely won''t give up; they have probably directed their people to start imitating it already," "Heh, what they replicate can never be the core of my business strategy." The product might be good, but Qin Muye wasn''t selling the product-it was an almost immeasurable demotion if not for internal factors leading to self-destruction. It satisfied psychological needs, not material ones. Even if they successfully replicated it, so what? By that time, Qin Muye would have already switched to licensing it out, and the Lords would be facing a multitude of franchisees, not Qin Muye. Always one step ahead, as long as he maintained his advantages, he would always be faster. Even if they knew, they couldn''t catch up; by the mid to late phase, Qin Muye would have reaped the benefits and left. It seemed profitable, but in reality, it was just a bubble. He was doing all this to gather resources, not to genuinely rely on it for survival. One must understand, on the Magic Continent, strength was key, not so-called business. Business was purely a means to foster growth for Qin Muye and his territory. Chapter 99: Chapter 99: The Elf Queens Fourth Husband... Became a Treasure Box Chapter 99: Chapter 99: The Elf Queen''s Fourth Husband... Became a Treasure Box ? "Such a huge dragon corpse? Where did it come from?" Qin Muye looked at the Green Dragon corpse being moved into the Supplies Warehouse... or perhaps it was a Jade Dragon; it was certainly one of those colors. This dragon corpse was much bigger than what he had bought from the Trading House, and it looked quite impressive. "Master, it came from a bounty. After slaying it, we obtained a Golden Level Hero Treasure Chest. Would you like to open it now?" Black Hand asked respectfully. "Yes, open it. Remember to cast a Luck Technique on yourself. By the way, how''s the purchase of Garden Elves going?" Qin Muye said. Speaking of Luck, it was impossible not to mention Garden Elves, as after all, Spirit Monsters were transformed from them. Currently, every Skill of a Spirit Monster can be improved, except for the Garden Luck Skill, which has never changed. To enhance it, they need a sample. "Garden Elves are the favored children of the Elf God and are born with innate Luck; they''re not so easy to catch. Otherwise, Spirit Monsters wouldn''t have become obsolete to Mages," Black Hand implied that they were unable to make a purchase. Spirit Monsters indeed had become obsolete, but recently, due to Qin Muye''s influence, many Mages had restarted their Magic Transformations on Spirit Monsters. The awkward part was that the God of Elves had caught wind of this, so the protection over Garden Elves had become even more strict. This was why it was so difficult to procure them. Qin Muye felt a bit of regret about this and then asked, "Is there a way to ask the Elf Clan for a Garden Elf troop building?" "It used to be possible, but now it might be difficult," Black Hand said. "Why? What''s the difference between now and before? Just because I didn''t accept the Elf Clan''s princess as a disciple, they hold a grudge against me?" Qin Muye was somewhat speechless; it shouldn''t be so petty. "It''s not for that reason, but because this Jade Dragon... is the current husband of the Elf Queen." The truth that Black Hand revealed shocked Qin Muye. Qin Muye took a careful look at the body of the Jade Dragon and some strange thoughts surfaced in his mind. "This doesn''t seem like a good match..." First of all, the magical creatures of this world don''t have something like the ability to shapeshift, unless they are like Molier, who has drunk the blood from a Dragon Blood Bottle and, relying on a special Power, has changed species to freely transform between human and dragon; otherwise, a dragon is just a dragon. After all, it''s only a Rank 5 life form. Even beings that reach Rank 6 Divinity don''t have the ability to transform their bodies, so how could a dragon possibly have this ability? Only the Divine Seeds, which emerged from Great Mages, half goat-men gods, and some unknown fleshly Ancient Gods, have the special life form ability to alter their shape through Mimicry. Perhaps certain Treasures or skills or talents could manage it, but this Jade Dragon certainly does not have that capability. But Qin Muye quickly realized, aside from considerations of aesthetics, interests, morals, and species compatibility, it could indeed be Platonic love, because the Elf Clan... aren''t born normally; they are an Elemental Magic species that naturally comes into being, not through sexual reproduction, and they lack even the necessary reproductive organs. Don''t ask how Qin Muye knows; although he has never dissected an Elf, he has read about it in books. So, there''s no issue of sensuality, and the Elf Queen isn''t with this Jade Dragon because ''he''s well-endowed and skillful''. But even so, this only makes the ensuing trouble more complicated; it might well become a deadly feud. "Wait, you said ''current husband''? The Elf Queen had predecessors?" Qin Muye suddenly caught onto this detail. "Yes, Master. The Elf Queen had three previous husbands. The first was a human who died of old age, the second was a Beastman who was killed, and the third was quite special, an Undead. It''s said they broke up over incompatible ideals, which led to the current one," Black Hand explained. "???" He couldn''t shake the feeling that the Elf Queen''s tastes seemed to be getting more exotic. Humans were understandable, at least close to Elves. Beastmen were comprehensible too. But with Undead, it began to deviate, and now she''s partnered with a Jade Dragon. "Alright then, have you prepared for the consequences?" Qin Muye asked, not overly concerned. What''s done was done, and it was too late to change anything now. At worst, he could always unleash a Crimson Invasion on the Royal Capital of the Elf King; it wasn''t too significant. "Don''t worry, Master. There are no follow-up issues; at most, the Elf Queen will resent us deeply, but she won''t take action against us. After all, she has to consider the entire Elf Clan, not just personal desires." "At most, it will be a bit troublesome. But now, we hold the initiative. Even if she wants to make life difficult for us, she won''t be able to," Black Hand briefly analyzed the situation with Qin Muye, summarizing that his own power was significant and dark enough that the Elf Queen dared not use the authority of the Elf Clan for revenge. The feeling of overpowering others was incredibly satisfying for Qin Muye. Although it''s easy to offend people this way, with such a large power, any action could offend someone. Might as [Magic Value +500] ... [Crimson Talisman] [Rank: Advanced] [Attribute] [Magic Value +2000] ... [Crimson Magic Boots] [Rank: Advanced] [Attribute] [Mobility +30%] [Reduce 30% Terrain Influence] ... [Crimson Magic Book] [Rank: Advanced] [Attribute] [Magic Usage Consumption -30%] [Daily Magic Recovery +30%] ... [Two-piece Set: Gain a Magic Shield (Magic Value * 30%)] [Four-piece Set: Gain a Magic Shield (Magic Value ¡Á 60%)] [Six-piece Set: Gain a Magic Shield (Magic Value ¡Á 90%)] It does not add Knowledge, most of it is to increase Magic Value, Power, and Defensive Power, plus the suite attributes, meaning that Qin Muye just needs to withstand the damage. If he can cast magic, that would be best. If things really go south, he can just squat in a corner, relying on several layers of Magic Shields to save his life, and let his Spirit Monsters fight for him. So the Power Attribute is added the least, while most of it is Defense and Magic Value. The Crimson Boots are somewhat modest, simply making Qin Muye run faster. In fact, these six pieces are to make up the set attributes of three layers of Magic Shields. Yes, the three effects of the Crimson Mage Set are three layers of Magic Shields of varying strengths, not just one layer. And the core of the entire set is these three layers of Magic Shields; before the Shields are broken, Qin Muye will not be harmed, and his Magic Value is exceedingly high, backed by the Magic Source. "Not bad at all, but how is the training of blacksmiths, tailors, and other life-based Professions going in our territory? I''d prefer to wear Advanced Treasures produced by our own land in the future," Qin Muye asked after equipping the six Advanced Treasures. "We''re on track now. With the modern materials science and metallurgy knowledge you''ve brought back from Wen Country, it won''t be long before all the standard Equipment on the Spirit Monsters in the territory will be upgraded," Black Hand replied. He was naturally aware of these affairs, as he was the one leading the entire territory''s reform. Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Random Instance - Horror Universe Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Random Instance - Horror Universe ? [You have used a Random Dungeon Scroll, this time it''s for the Horror Dungeon World: Horror Universe No.7321] [Randomly assigning your identity, the ratio for this time is: Main Character (99%), Supporting Role (1%), Extra (0%)] [You have obtained the Main Character Identity] [Main Mission Released] [Go to Akman Town to become the Priest of the church and help the townsfolk resolve some paranormal and horrific events. Reward: Lord Skill: Summoning and Returning] [Lord Recall: Send your heroes and troops back to your territory, consumption: 100 Magic Value] [This time, the evaluation will be based on your problem-solving methods and the number of issues resolved. The evaluation affects the final reward] "Why don''t you just give the whole 1% from the Supporting Role to the Main Character? I''m not lacking that 1%." Qin Muye understood by now that being the Main Character definitely had no benefits. "Lord Era" made him the Main Character but did not provide a Main Character Aura, just gave him a disaster-prone physique, which was clearly a trap. [You have gained a temporary skill: Event Physique] [Event Physique: You easily get involved in certain events] "Damn (+000)" Just as Qin Muye finished thinking, he received this. Thankfully, his identity this time wasn''t the Dragon King Asura, so the temporary skill was not as lethal as a Dumbing Aura combined with a Taunting Aura. However, when it really comes down to it, this skill seems even more troublesome. After all, those two auras were only targeted towards characters relevant to the storyline, but Event Physique meant that he could get into trouble wherever he went. "But this time, it''s not too bad, at least I was given some memories, although not very detailed ones." Qin Muye recalled that the Priest he replaced was named Andrew Villeries, a Priest who sought to ascend to heaven through atonement. As for what sin he was atoning for, Qin Muye wasn''t sure. The memories were limited, which is why he had come to Akman Town. As for the place he found himself in, it was similar to a Western parliamentary country in the late 19th century. As the Industrial Revolution began, science gradually began to oust theology, causing the Church to start declining. Of course, that was irrelevant to him. This world was slightly backward-technology was out of the question, certainly no match for Wen Country. Just like how his car had broken down on the road. "To be honest, this Andrew seems to be quite wealthy, even afford a car." Qin Muye muttered to himself. However, as for cars, well, he couldn''t fix them. He really couldn''t fix this old- timer car. Driving an old-timer car to the countryside, he didn''t understand what Andrew was thinking. What''s more crucial is that he didn''t know where Akman Town was located. He wasn''t the real Andrew but only had access to some basic summarized memories of his. Following Xisel, the path was rough, but with the attributes provided by the Crimson Magic Boots, he did not find it very difficult even if it wasn''t as easy as walking on flat ground. Having walked for almost an hour, they finally arrived at the hunter''s cottage that the other had mentioned. The first impression that struck Qin Muye was the messiness and filth, a shanty made of sloppy tin sheets, surrounded by various foul-smelling animal carcasses and even furs hanging on racks. But these were not the main issues. After all, being in the wilderness and a hunter to boot, Qin Muye could understand, but he faintly saw several somewhat rusted cars around the tin house. ''A serial killer in the remote wilderness...'' This inexplicable sense of de?ja? vu surfaced in Qin Muye''s mind, a familiar trope. The Horror Universe he was in definitely included murderers as a form of horror. ''So does that mean this guy could also be one of the events I need to resolve...'' ''So what on earth is Akman Town then? If outside the town there is a murderer, then what about inside?'' Qin Muye felt like mocking the living conditions that allowed the town to survive at all, wondering if all its residents had moved from Gotham. It was a bit funny to think about, but no matter, Qin Muye... his troops could fight. ''Wait, if I use Crimson Invasion to sweep through Akam Town, would that count as resolved? After all, there''s no requirement in the main mission to keep the townspeople alive.'' Suddenly, Qin Muye thought of this idea, but he quickly realized that this world lacked elements, Magic Power, etc... ''No, this world actually has Energy? That means it''s not a magic-less cosmic.'' ''It''s just that the type of energy is a bit strange. Forget it, I''ll study it when I have time.'' With energy available, he could use his Crimson Invasion, but eventually, Qin Muye gave up on the idea of using it to cleanse the town. This time, he came to earn an S-level Evaluation, so better not make a mess, otherwise, what about the Special Building Blueprints? Then he glanced at his Super-Space Transmission Channel that had already recorded the coordinates of this world. He could even return to the Magic Continent without a problem, just needing to open it. Since there''s a time flow speed difference between the two worlds, he had to wait until after completing the mission to come back. Moreover, he was concerned that there might be some unknown powerful entities within the Horror Universe, so it was better to be careful. After getting to Akman Town and scoping out the situation, he would summon Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster. In any task, it''s wise to be cautious. If it proved too difficult, then he''d just take the Super-Space Channel and run. What good are mission rewards if they''re not as valuable as his own life? ''So, this Super-Space Channel is really cheeky...'' Chapter 101: Chapter 101: The Murderer Meets God - Delivery to Your Door Chapter 101: Chapter 101: The Murderer Meets God - Delivery to Your Door ? The sky had already darkened, and since the hunter''s cabin wasn''t electrified, they were still using kerosene lamps, with Cecil busy cooking food. It seemed like he was frying sausages, and the aroma continuously filled the cabin. From this fragrance, Qin Muye could deduce that the sausages were indeed made with substantial effort and a good amount of spices; otherwise, they couldn''t possibly smell so intoxicating. "Come, Priest Andrew, try the sausages I stuffed. They are made from a mix of top-quality meats like rabbit, wild boar, and deer," Cecil offered earnestly, placing a full plate of sausages right in front of Qin Muye. As appetizing as they smelled, Qin Muye had no desire to eat them; he had brought his own food, which smelled even more enticing. "Sorry, Cecil, although I really want to try the sausages you made especially for me, it''s past the time now, and my vows prevent me from eating further," Qin Muye said very sincerely. But Cecil''s warm expression instantly froze upon hearing Qin Muye''s refusal before it quickly turned gloomy. "Priest Andrew, are you sure you won''t eat?" asked Cecil, wearing an apron, his tone laced with darkness. Qin Muye noticed that the other''s apron wasn''t brown but blue, only appearing such due to being heavily stained with some liquid. "I won''t eat," said Qin Muye, his tone calming as the other seemed intent on confrontation. "If you won''t eat, then I''ll have to turn you into sausage instead." Cecil suddenly exploded into action, seizing the boning knife that lay beside him and slashing at Qin Muye with incredible speed, so fast that Qin Muye couldn''t even react in time. Qin Muye wasn''t specialized in combat; he had invested all his points in knowledge. Because he constantly engaged in study and research, his magic power admittedly wasn''t particularly responsive. So at that moment, he could be considered an ordinary person with a vast amount of magic power, at best just psychologically more resilient. He certainly couldn''t physically compete with a murderer in terms of fitness and reflexes. Though he hadn''t reacted, his many protective shields served him well. The boning knife was stopped by a magic shield, Cecil looking utterly incredulous, not expecting this outcome at all. "I''ve come into a bit of money, so my equipment is somewhat better," said Qin Muye, slightly embarrassed as he looked at the boning knife stalled so close and yet unable to penetrate. As a lord, one might lack superpowers, but they must certainly have financial capabilities. In his inventory were many consumables. Unfortunately, being inside an instance, he couldn''t connect to the Supplies Warehouse, or he would have even more. At this point, Cecil also realized he had met his match and turned to flee. He was a twisted murderer, not an idiotic one. Thus, he naturally knew when to run if he couldn''t win-especially since Qin Muye had demonstrated supernatural abilities. Cecil was accustomed to luring passersby and turning them into sausages for sale, but that didn''t mean he had supernatural powers himself. "Have you ever heard that within seven steps, a gun is fast and accurate?" Magic power, crimson in color, shimmered in Qin Muye''s hand, slowly forming into a Magic Divine Arrow. "So this guy probably wasn''t a Hunter, more likely a psychopathic murderer wandering the wilderness. But how did he know about me?" Qin Muye searched the tin shack and quickly discovered a hidden underground room, wondering how it had been excavated. Upon entering, a nauseating stench of decay hit him, and Qin Muye hurriedly isolated the smell with his Magic Power. The area of this basement was much larger than the shack, resembling a butcher shop and meat-processing factory, but not for animals-for humans. A few bodies hung not far away. Three of them had been stripped down to the bone with bits of flesh still clinging to them. The remaining bodies had long been dead, and those not yet stripped were young people, stylishly dressed, seemingly tourists. "What bad luck, but to think that people would actually come to tour such a remote place is quite surprising." If it were Qin Muye, he''d certainly never visit such a backwater-look, one false move and lives were lost here. After rummaging around, he found a cellphone, a pity it was an old model and out of power. But even if it did work, he couldn''t make calls; there was no signal in this wilderness. Beyond that, there were no other findings. "What should I do next?" Qin Muye felt a bit overwhelmed; he wasn''t afraid of corpses or bones, but he needed to go to Akman Town. "If worse comes to worse, I''ll just have to go back the way I came." "At least it wasn''t a total loss; I dealt with a psychopathic murderer, oh, and I acquired a bone filleting knife." [Bone Filleting Knife] [Rank: Intermediate] [Attribute] [Deals an additional 107% damage to humanoid creatures] [Every complete filleting of a humanoid creature''s flesh increases extra damage dealt to humanoid creatures by 1%, up to a maximum of 150%] "If there wasn''t a restriction on humanoids, it might be high-level, and about the cap-it''s normal, without it, it would be a Divine Artifact." Qin Muye casually tossed the bone filleting knife into his Equipment, this weapon seemingly a derivative of Cecil''s, surrounded by a sinister aura. It was this very aura that granted an ordinary bone filleting knife its unique abilities. "The waters run deep here; maybe I''ll be able to find out more in Akman Town." Chapter 102: Chapter 102: There is No Sanatorium in Akman Town! Chapter 102: Chapter 102: There is No Sanatorium in Akman Town! ? "Damn, we finally made it. This whole journey almost crippled my legs." Returning from the route of a sausage-stuffing murderer, Qin Muye had been walking towards Akman Town for possibly ten hours from where the car broke down. Qin Muye didn''t bother to count the hours; all that mattered was that he arrived just as the sky started to dawn. You see, even when his territory was in a horrible state, he had never walked such a long distance, especially at night. The wilderness at night housed many terrifying things. According to Qin Muye''s guess, they weren''t animals but carried the same aura as the murderer, though fewer in numbers. This thing had been following him, leading him to think it might not be a murderer, just a plain pervert. At first, it was bearable, but later, Qin Muye lost his patience. He pulled out a Crimson Invasion and prepared to activate it, wanting to impress his pursuer. But he never got the chance, as it seemed the creatures sensed Qin Muye''s impatience and fled with their tails between their legs. "Arkham? That word doesn''t sound quite right, should it be translated as Akman... perhaps." Qin Muye looked towards Akman Town, his expression growing more solemn. "I hope there isn''t a sanatorium or a mental asylum here. Well, even if there is, there better be a bat tight-suit freak; otherwise, I might have to reconsider the technological level of this world." Akham, or rather, Akam. He hadn''t expected "Lord Era" to actually send him here. If there''s no bat tight-suit freak at the Akam mental asylum, it proved this wasn''t part of DC, which was more horrifying, indicating it could belong to an even scarier place, the top sci-fi world of Cthulhu. Yeah, Cthulhu is sci-fi, not some messed-up fantasy. However, he felt the likelihood was slim. If it were really a Cthulhu world, maybe a Nai Yazi would come to pick him up by now-or pick up his already mad self. Qin Muye knew too much. Shifting worlds and knowing about Old Ones, Outer Gods, and such wouldn''t be a problem, but in the sci-fi world of Cthulhu, it was akin to knowing the profound darkness in the universe, a real challenge to one''s sanity. He felt his mind couldn''t possibly withstand such a terrifying response. Therefore, he concluded that this Akman Town must just be... a case of bad taste. After all, "Lord Era" had always wanted to send him to an Akam asylum. Now it sort of had in an alternative way. Just as he entered, he saw two men and a woman rushing out of the town, and one who wasn''t watching bumped into him. "Excuse me, where is the church in the town? I''m the new priest, Andrew," Qin Muye said to the woman he bumped into, trying his best to exude the demeanor of a clergyman. "Um... how about I take Father Andrew to see the mayor, and Andy, you and Winnie can go help Father Andrew with the car issues?" Brant, clearly aware of Andy''s apprehension, followed Qin Muye since they were afraid Qin Muye might leave otherwise. Qin Muye secretly rolled his eyes, alright then, they just didn''t trust him. "No problem, but Father Andrew, about the towing fee..." Andy reluctantly mentioned. Qin Muye pulled out his wallet, which was bulging with bills, casually withdrew three notes: "Is this enough?" Seeing this, Andy''s eyes widened; he quickly accepted the money and said, "Enough, enough, wait for the good news, Father Andrew." Seeing this, Brant had a bad feeling and quickly pulled Andy aside to quietly warn him not to get any improper ideas. ''Looks like this kid has other plans, tch.'' Qin Muye glanced at his wallet and casually stuffed it back into his pocket. The wallet was Andrew''s alright, and some of the money in it was Andrew''s; however, the rest had been scrounged up by Qin Muye from Sissel''s tin house, mostly belonging to the victims. So if this kid harbored ill intentions, Qin Muye could understand, after all, who doesn''t love money? But if he dared to try anything, he would leave him to seek forgiveness from God, as at that point, Qin Muye would take it upon himself to send him to meet God. In modern society, what''s the most important thing? Money, of course. Without money, life is difficult. Dare to touch his money, and Qin Muye would dare to take his life. However, it wasn''t long before Brant had managed the situation, and Andy and Winnie left with the money. "Father Andrew, the mayor might not be at work at this time; how about we go have some breakfast first? The Sawmill Restaurant''s grilled sausage is the most famous in the whole town," Brant invited Qin Muye for breakfast. Hearing about the sausage, Qin Muye felt it best to decline; he worried that one bite might include a fingernail, although Sissel''s deboning skills were high enough not to leave such an obvious flaw. "No need, I''m not hungry. If we really need to kill time, you can show me around Akman Town, let me get acquainted with the place quicker," Qin Muye outright refused and then asked Brant to take him on a tour. This mission had no time limit; as long as Qin Muye could resolve all of Akman Town''s terrifying incidents, he would be considered to have completed the task. The methods for completion were flexible; Qin Muye could use a Crimson Invasion to wipe the slate clean or take his time infiltrating as he was doing. Sometimes, a slow resolution is better. After all, no matter how long he stayed here, it would only count as 24 hours when he returned, so why should he hurry? Although the conditions here weren''t as good as in his own territory, he had many gaps to fill. It was an opportune moment to perfect his overall territorial planning and personal system. Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit ? "So you''re saying that you were being chased by a gigantic evil spirit with a pumpkin head? But why?" In the church, Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled, their logic in speaking was tight, but they were missing a very important cause. It was already noon, and Qin Muye and Brant had obtained the keys from the hands of the mayor of Akman Town. The mayor was quite enthusiastic toward him, after all, as clergy, he could maintain a certain degree of peace in the town. "Evil spirits don''t need a reason to chase us, maybe we were just passing by and got targeted," Brant said, struggling to maintain his composure. Qin Muye grew more suspicious, he didn''t subscribe to the theory that the victims were to blame, but still, the whole affair was filled with mystery. Considering their escape since dawn and their guilt, Qin Muye felt there sure was something unknown involved. "Where did you ''pass by'', and can you take me to see it?" Qin Muye caught the keyword in the other party''s speech and asked. "Father Andrew, I was just making a metaphor, I didn''t actually pass by a specific place, understand?" Brant''s tone was a bit harsh, as if Qin Muye''s probing had stepped on his tail. Based on this, Qin Muye could certainly conclude that this might be a self-inflicted situation for the trio. He didn''t mind helping the three, but with that tone and lack of cooperation, there was a high chance that the fault lay with them. If they were normal people, upon hearing Qin Muye say he wanted to investigate the scene, it would be more likely for them to advise that it was dangerous and not to go, rather than angrily denying it. Even if there was nothing, their attitude wouldn''t be like this. "Well, if you''re going to be so vague, I don''t even know how to perform an exorcism. I think you better seek more capable help," Qin Muye said, spreading his hands. The other party was unwilling to say anything, and they expected him to confront an evil spirit? As if he was a fool. "But you''re a priest, you have a duty to drive away that evil spirit," Winnie said with dissatisfaction in her tone. Andy, on the other hand, remained silent, his mind spinning, seemingly observing the structure of the church, appearing as if he was plotting something. "Sorry, I have no duty, especially since I''ve only just taken up the position, haven''t I?" Qin Muye expressed. Duty? He wasn''t a real priest, a complete fake, the kind that would even add an extra item when dealing in fakes. Upon hearing this, the faces of the three turned somewhat unpleasant. "Moreover, you three are not actually residents of Akman Town, but outsiders, to be more precise, perhaps you were brought back by the law enforcers, having just broken out of prison. I must say, Brant, you really have guts, even daring to wander around with me and head to the mayor''s office." Qin Muye''s tone was laced with mockery, as the law enforcement department was right next to the mayor''s office. As for how Qin Muye came to his conclusion, it was naturally because of Brant. The kid had taken him on a random stroll, but obviously didn''t know his way around, which made it clear that they were not just some high school students. The discrepancies had appeared from the very start, such as the fact that as residents of Akman Town, they didn''t even know that a Father Andrew was coming to take up a position there recently. Without mentioning anything else, even the psychotic murderer outside of town knew about it, let alone the residents. The next moment, a group of figures in red robes with tentacle-like arms appeared before Qin Muye. There weren''t many, only a total of 101, with the extra one being Tian Qi. "Master, is this the New World? But something seems off about the aura here," said Tian Qi, instantly preparing to cast magic on Qin Muye. "No rush, try to mimic humans first; this world belongs to the humans. There are also all sorts of evil spirits and whatnot, don''t cause any misunderstandings. You can release your true forms when we fight," Qin Muye directed. Tian Qi had reached level 26, and due to the Gospel Ascension, he had obtained two new Talents at levels 10 and 20 and had his Talents ascended twice. [Mimetic Body: Capable of mimicking part of the life forms seen] [Gospel Hymn: Gospel Magic power +5, Gospel Magic consumption -5] The second is fairly normal, but the first is a weakened version of the original Divine Seed; if it continued to ascend, it could potentially mimic all life forms and objects. Currently, it could only be considered partial mimicry, unable to transform its form into objects like the Divine Seed could. And the Evangelical Spirit Monster, of course, had also undergone training in the secondary training field and inherited Tian Qi''s two Talents, forming new skills. Even though they were weakened versions, there was no problem disguising their flesh and blood as humans. The Evangelical Spirit Monster was rather special too. The magic it could release through the Intelligent Magic Net wasn''t Elemental Magic, but Gospel Magic like Tian Qi''s, though also a weakened version. For instance, Flesh Armor in Tian Qi''s hands would be for Military Level, but for the Evangelical Spirit Monster, it could only be on an individual. But this didn''t hinder the Evangelical Spirit Monster''s ability to fight. After all, they were Qin Muye''s bodyguard squad, the strongest combat force in his entire territory. The tentacles on the Spirit Monsters writhed, and they quickly took on forms almost indistinguishable from humans. "The situation is roughly like this. Let me give you a quick rundown..." Qin Muye gave a brief Introduction of the situation, wondering if Tian Qi had any idea. After pondering for a moment, Tian Qi said, "Master, the town is too dangerous. Why don''t we just kill everyone?" "???" Qin Muye was at a loss for words, that idea was as terrible as his previous plan to cleanse with the Crimson Invasion. "Our strength isn''t sufficient. Resorting to violence may get us killed too easily. Forget it, just listen to me," Qin Muye thought that since neither plan was reliable, it might as well be his own. Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Hang it on the Wall as an Exhibit Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Hang it on the Wall as an Exhibit ? "Master, someone is coming, and it might be the pumpkin head Evil Spirit you mentioned," Tian Qi suddenly spoke. Qin Muye, who was inspecting the cross, didn''t even lift his head. It seemed as if the cross contained an unknown thing sealed inside. The church''s cellar, attic, rooms, corridor murals, and even under his feet lay a Demon Cave-all sealed with these things. So, a mere pumpkin head Evil Spirit was hardly a big deal. "Oh, I''ll leave it to you guys," Qin Muye said casually. If even Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster couldn''t defeat it, neither could Qin Muye. "Father Andrew, help me..." Andy scrambled into the church, only to find the situation inside even more bizarre. The one he saw as a savior, Father Andrew, was squatting on the cross, examining something, and below him sat a group of followers in Crimson Robes. The scene looked like a cult gathering. Then, a tall humanoid creature with a pumpkin head and long, slim claws entered after him, chasing to kill Andy with little regard for the Spirit Monsters around. The sheer number and variety of the tentacles, thick and thin, caused Andy''s scalp to tingle, and he couldn''t help but scream. "Quiet," Tian Qi said coldly, then slowly walked over to the pumpkin head Evil Spirit pierced by numerous tentacles, holding the Evangelist. Tian Qi stared into the pumpkin head Evil Spirit''s faintly glowing eyes, "It doesn''t matter who you are. To dare offend my master, I will adorn your head on his throne." This made Andy shudder, tears nearly bursting out. What kind of people were these, wanting to decorate the throne with a head? Would his own head be used for decoration next? The pumpkin head Evil Spirit''s eyes twinkled, and it reached out its thin, bony claws to pierce Tian Qi. But the flesh had been eaten away by the tentacles, leaving almost no power in the skeletal arm. Tian Qi grabbed the pumpkin head Evil Spirit''s pumpkin head with one hand, decisively ripping it off, spine attached. Holding the pumpkin head, Tian Qi walked back, passing Andy and giving him a look that made his skin crawl and scared the urine out of him. "Master, it''s done," Tian Qi said, as if presenting a sacrifice, holding the pumpkin head out. his story. "Can you find the witch behind the Pumpkinhead Evil Spirit?" Qin Muye looked at Tian Qi and asked. He wasn''t adept at these matters and could only see if Tian Qi was capable of handling it. "No way to find her. Even though the Pumpkinhead Evil Spirit was summoned by her, there''s no master-servant relationship. It''s more like a ritual of vengeance. Moreover, the witch can''t control the Pumpkinhead Evil Spirit and can only see a few things through its eyes," Tian Qi had explored this and found that the two were independent; there was no subordinate connection, so it was impossible to find her. As for Andy? Forget about it. He only knew a story, and Qin Muye suspected that the cursed Romani witch deliberately revealed it to maximize the trio''s fear, as they were likely meant to be sacrificial offerings. "Well, if we can''t find her, so be it. We''ve got the Pumpkinhead Evil Spirit, and whatever the other party is plotting, they will have to come to us next," Qin Muye reasoned. Looking for them on their own would be fruitless; it was better to wait for the other party to come to them while they had the Pumpkinhead. "Dispose of the Pumpkinhead Evil Spirit''s body. As for you..." Qin Muye finished instructing Tian Qi and turned his gaze to Andy, contemplating how to deal with him. "Wait, Father Andrew, I want to join your cult, please don''t kill me, I''m useful, I can..."Andy quickly pleaded. At this moment, begging for mercy was certainly useless. Since he knew their secret, the only way to survive was to join them. "What nonsense are you talking about? I am a law-abiding priest; I do not engage in murder," Qin Muye said in a gentle tone. Right, the act of murder is generally performed by subordinates. Even in a desperate situation, it was carried out by released Crimson Elements, not by a scholar as feeble as himself. Upon hearing this, Andy was completely dumbfounded. He couldn''t believe it. Then, to Andy''s astonishment, Qin Muye made a call on his phone: "Hello, Akman Town law enforcement? I have apprehended a hit-and-run murderer here at the church. Yes, I am the new priest, Father Andrew. Alright, thank you. Please come quickly." "You... you... you actually called the police!" Andy was dumbstruck, never expecting Qin Muye to pull such a bold move. "Yes, is there a problem?" Qin Muye asked in return. At this point, calling the police was definitely the right move. It wasn''t like he could resolve the issue in private; it wouldn''t benefit him at all. On the contrary, there were bigger advantages to calling the police. Chapter 105: Chapter 105: The Town Full of Suspicions Chapter 105: Chapter 105: The Town Full of Suspicions ? As Andy was being led away, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Although he might be facing a prison sentence, it was still better than being dead. Meanwhile, Qin Muye was communicating with the mayor. The mayor was curious about the pumpkin-headed evil spirit but also felt fear and recognized the boning knife as belonging to a psychotic murderer from outside Akam Town. "I always thought the pumpkin-headed evil spirit was a myth. When I was a kid, my grandma used to scare me with it." The mayor naturally had to show up regarding the presence of a murderer in the town. After all, Akman Town was not very large. The law enforcement bureau had also communicated with the mayor, especially since it involved the newly arrived priest.No?v(el)B\\jnn "Well, haven''t you seen for yourself if it''s just a legend, Mr. Mayor? This thing is not simple," Qin Muye said with a light laugh. "Speaking of which, who are these people..." The mayor quickly shifted the topic to Tian Qi and Evangelical Spirit Monster, inevitably suspicious given their sudden appearance. "Some people who must not be named, their main task is to help Akman Town cleanse some supernatural existences and suppress certain things in the church," Qin Muye vaguely explained. The mayor''s face changed, and he then asked in a low voice, "Is Akman Town really in such serious trouble?" "This time, besides the pumpkin-headed evil spirit, there is also a witch living outside the town, the Romani girl who gave them warnings, these are all suspicious points. Plus, you''ve seen the boning knife too, which I encountered before I arrived, belonging to a murderer who liked turning people into sausages." "Aren''t these issues severe enough?" The mayor was rendered speechless by these words and could only force a wry smile in the end. "I''ve always been curious why Akman Town, being in such a state, hasn''t reported it to the council to have soldiers dispatched to clean it up," Qin Muye countered. "Sorry, Father Andrew, these matters involve council secrets, just like the people you brought cannot be discussed," the mayor explained falteringly. "Okay, I understand, and I won''t delve into this, but I hope, Mr. Mayor, you won''t pry into the church''s secrets either. After all, curiosity can kill, especially when it comes to dangerous secrets," Qin Muye said, warningly taking advantage of the situation. "Don''t worry, Father Andrew. Divine matters to the divine, and human matters to the human. If you need anything for the exorcism, you can come to me anytime, and the entire town''s governmental system will cooperate with you," the mayor reassured him profoundly. The other party did not show any displeasure or disdain; instead, he was prepared to have Akman Town cooperate with Qin Muye''s exorcism activities, as this was related to their very lives. Who knew if there were still monsters that could easily take one''s life lurking around? "Then, thank you very much, Mr. Mayor," Qin Muye would not refuse, as he had called the authorities precisely to obtain official support-why else would he fight alone? With official backing, Qin Muye would gain more social resources support, at least not lacking in operational funds. "Just, Father Andrew, our Akman Town can only support you with intelligence or financial support. As for military support, I''m afraid we can''t do that. Our law enforcement personnel are not abundant, and there are no military forces stationed, so..." "You can be completely assured on that front, Mr. Mayor; they will solve the problem of force," Qin Muye picked up on the mayor''s implication-that they could give money and assistance, but facing those monsters was out of the question. responding. "Good to know. After all, you are here to ensure my safety, you can''t be reckless. If you were, and fell for strategies like luring the tiger away from the mountain or making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, what would happen if I were left alone? I''d have to flee," Qin Muye cautioned. A bodyguard must fulfill the duty of protection. Now that Tian Qi was slightly less powerful, he couldn''t deal with all possible dangers to protect Qin Muye, so he could only assist by being more cunning and crafty. After handling that, Qin Muye began studying the head of the pumpkin-headed Evil Spirit. The thing really just looked like a pumpkin head, and he even cut off a piece of the pumpkin to study. From the feel and the smell, there was nothing particularly special about it. If there was anything unique, it was that the pumpkin seemed to be its core. The other parts possessed physical qualities exceeding those of ordinary humans. By classification, it approximately had the strength of a third-tier Soldier, starting with an attack and defense of 30, and also possessing numerous skills. However, it didn''t reach the level of a Hero unit. Moreover, it felt no pain, did not fear death, and had various other characteristics, making it virtually invincible against ordinary people. Even firearms wouldn''t work unless the head was blown off. But since it was a summoned creature, if it died, it was probably possible to bring it back by replacing the pumpkin head. It was just unknown what the cost would be. If it was reasonably priced, Qin Muye wouldn''t mind raising a pumpkin-headed Evil Spirit. "I wonder when that witch will come to find me. It would be perfect to ask her directly how this thing is summoned; maybe I could get one myself," Qin Muye murmured to himself. The mess in this small town was too much, but for Qin Muye, it was good news, as exploring the diversity of species was quite valuable. Perhaps researching it could even be applied to the modification of Spirit Monsters, like augmenting the Spirit Monsters'' innate deficiencies with a strong body. Eventually, having skills, Attributes advancing together, crafting a Spirit Monster on par with the Divine would indeed be interesting. Moreover, achieving sufficient results could further enhance the potential of Spirit Monsters, enhancing their growth ability. Chapter 106: Chapter 106: The Appearance of the Slender Ghost Shadow Chapter 106: Chapter 106: The Appearance of the Slender Ghost Shadow ? "Father Andrew, Father Andrew, something terrible has happened." A boy hurriedly approached. Qin Muye had been in this place for three days already, and his deeds of killing the perverted murderer outside the town and pulling out the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit had long since spread throughout Akman Town. In the past two days, many curious people had come to see, and after confirmation, the townspeople''s admiration for Qin Muye naturally reached its peak. "What''s wrong? If there''s an incident, you should call the police, why come to me?" Qin Muye stood up and looked at the boy before him. In such a situation, why come to him if there was really trouble? Calling the police was the logical thing to do. The middle-aged man gasped for breath, "Father, it''s awful, Katie has been taken away by the Thin Shadow Ghost." "???" Qin Muye was utterly confused. Were the town''s terrifying ghosts so brazen? The Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit had just been hung up not long ago, and now this Thin Shadow Ghost dared to make an appearance. He vaguely recalled the Thin Shadow Ghost, which was a city legend from his past life. It was said to be a tall creature that liked to snatch children. They were usually lured into the forest and killed. "Are you sure? Is there any chance that this Katie might have just run away from home? You should''ve called the police, not come to me. After all, getting the Law Enforcers involved would be a better way to find her," Qin Muye advised. He felt there was a high possibility it was the Thin Shadow Ghost, but who knows? Maybe this guy was tricking him. "No, it''s true. I saw Katie being taken away by the Thin Shadow Ghost with my own eyes." The boy''s voice carried a hint of fear as he began to describe, "Long, spindly limbs, a face without features, spider-like, in a suit-I witnessed Katie being taken away." Qin Muye''s pupils shimmered with a crimson crystal as he inspected the youth closely. The boy was enveloped in a wisp of aura, not the same type as the one on Andy, but it still proved that he was marked. The other party wasn''t lying, but the question was how they had provoked the Thin Shadow Ghost. As it seemed, as long as one didn''t court death, they generally wouldn''t die. "It seems you were involved with the Thin Shadow Ghost incident. Would you mind telling me about it?" Qin Muye sat back down and urged the other party to calm down. "Last night Katie and I were walking home, and she found some torn pages and said we should play some thrilling game. It wasn''t until after we finished that she told me it was to summon the Thin Shadow Ghost. This morning when I went to wait for her to go to school, I saw Katie leaving with the Thin Shadow Ghost. I was too scared at that moment to follow her." "Father Andrew, you must rescue Katie. They can''t have gone very far right now," the boy said anxiously. "So you''re saying that this only just happened, right?" Qin Muye narrowed his eyes as he spoke. "Yes, Father," the boy replied, his tone now carrying a plea. the mayor said. "No problem, but there''s one more important thing: why do you know that the tall thin shadow is in here?" Qin Muye asked Havier, looking at him. All the way, Havier had been directing the police car''s journey as if he had a personal sense of the tall thin shadow''s route. Could that be possible? He had previously said he was extremely frightened and came to find Qin Muye, so it was impossible for him to know how the tall thin shadow had moved. "I...I can see some images, the perspective is quite high, so this might be the tall thin shadow''s route," Havier seemed truly terrified as he spoke with a quivering voice. "Can you still see them now?" Qin Muye didn''t dwell on these details, but became more convinced that this was definitely a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain; otherwise, it was too much of a coincidence. However, he had faith in the abilities of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, which were a force of 50 troops with Epic-level professions, the strongest among all of Qin Muye''s elite troops. "Yes, Katie isn''t dead yet, she''s just been hung up, there''s still a chance," Havier hurriedly said. "Mr. Mayor, shall we go together?" Qin Muye invited. He was worried that this guy was playing tricks behind his back, so he planned to bring him along. "Is that really appropriate... Okay then, I think with Father Andrew and the Cult here, everything should be fine," the mayor seemed to want to prove his innocence; he could naturally read between the lines as well. "There''s no need for that. Leave ten people to protect our return to the church. Let Havier lead the way with the rest, they are faster. I think someone''s preparing to surprise us at the church," Qin Muye decided not to go. He had faith in the abilities of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, but it would be better if they could capture the enemy alive, which required Tian Qi to step in. As for the tall thin shadow? To put it bluntly, couldn''t 40 Evangelical Spirit Monsters beat it? Did they really think the enemy was a war god? From the style of abduction, the combat power of the tall thin shadow seemed far inferior to the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit, so why waste time, better to go back and watch the show. The Evangelical Spirit Monsters picked up Havier and disregarded whatever situation the mayor was in. The 40 Evangelical Spirit Monsters rushed into the forest at an incredibly fast speed. "Don''t worry, Mr. Mayor, soon you should be able to see the tall thin shadow''s black suit in my church," Qin Muye led the way into the car and indicated they could drive back. As for Qin Muye personally going there? He had underlings, there was no need to take the field himself-it would be foolish. The mayor''s expression shifted subtly, but he quickly covered it up and sat back in the car, "Since Father Andrew is confident, then that is for the best." And as for Havier, the unlucky soul, the mayor left the Law Enforcement Bureau and a few Law Enforcers behind to rendezvous, so there wouldn''t be any major issues. Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Why Cant This Suit Be Taken Off? Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Why Can''t This Suit Be Taken Off? ? Back at the church, trouble had indeed struck, as large swarms of locusts and venomous snakes frenziedly tried to invade. Qin Muye''s face darkened, realizing that the person behind the scenes was not a fool; they didn''t arrive in person but chose to reach out through casting a spell. Their purpose was clear without needing to guess-it was undoubtedly because of the Evil Spirit of the pumpkin head he had hanged. This Evil Spirit was formidable in combat; had it not encountered Qin Muye, no one would have been able to overcome it. Such life force it possessed, incredibly strong; it was still alive even now. It seemed that upon noticing the return of Qin Muye and the others, the locusts and snakes lost their lead, quickly scattering, turning back into ordinary insects and animals. "Is this all the strength they have?" Qin Muye felt as though this pesky creature was no different from a toad, intentionally trying to disgust him. With his crimson crystalline pupils observing the remaining traces in the air, he attempted to find the culprit''s traces. However, judging by the looks of it, the spell was cast from a distance, leaving only a loose aura that was dissipating bit by bit. "Tsk, what a pity," Qin Muye commented regretfully, and then he walked straight into the church. The ground inside was covered with the carcasses of snakes and locusts, but the pumpkin head Evil Spirit''s skull and the bone knife were unharmed, still hanging on the wall. "Master, you''re back," a Spirit Monster greeted him, and the rest of the Spirit Monsters began clearing the ground. Although these Evangelical Spirit Monsters had shifted towards combat capabilities, their inherent domestic abilities had not vanished, making their cleaning and clearing quite efficient. "Hmm, everything alright?" Qin Muye inquired. "All normal." Soon after, the mayor also rushed in, "Is this... the Witch hiding outside of town that you mentioned, Father Andrew?" "Exactly, Mr. Mayor, as you''ve seen, these people are utterly lawless, not even considering the law in the slightest," Qin Muye said with a hint of mockery in his tone. Was this a slap to his own face? No, it was a slap to the mayor''s face. The church where Qin Muye resided was not on the edges of Akman Town but rather towards the central area. The commotion had been huge, visible to all town residents. What was truly struck was not Qin Muye''s prestige, but the mayor''s. After all, he was a newcomer-what prestige could he have? When the time came, he could fully exploit the lean, ghostly Shadow to fill in the gaps, but could the mayor do the same? Hearing Qin Muye''s words, the mayor''s face also appeared somewhat displeased. Initially unreactive, once it sunk in, the annoyance was real. If this issue was not resolved, it would certainly cause panic within the town, as the Witch dared to attack both the priest and the church, which raised the question: what about them, the ordinary people? Once panic set in, the impact on the town was undeniable. Otherwise, did one really think that after such a major incident, life would just continue as usual? "It seems the instance has matched the corresponding strength, otherwise it wouldn''t be such a coincidence." "Forget it, I won''t think about it anymore. Take off this thing''s suit and hang it next to the pumpkin head. Then throw it into the basement. I''m going to take a good look at its physiological structure." As for the difficulty of the instance, Qin Muye didn''t care at all. It all boils down to either being overpowered or victorious. There couldn''t possibly be a third scenario where everything ends in a stalemate. A stalemate would essentially be a loss. "Master, this doesn''t seem to be a suit, but rather its skin, which can''t be removed," said an Evangelical Spirit Monster. When they were beating up the tall, thin ghost shadow, they had already considered stripping off its suit but failed to do so; it was as if it had grown onto its body. "This is too much trouble; just hang it up then. Since this thing is so tough, its life force is probably not bad either. Get some stakes and nails, and nail its limbs, tentacles, head, and everything else for me. Then, we can just study it like that." He had figured it out; to study the physiological structure of the tall, thin ghost shadow, it wasn''t necessary to put it in the basement. It was possible to study it openly and aboveboard. "If all else fails, get me two welders, and have them weld it shut with rebar. Failing that, finding masons to seal it with cement will do just fine." It didn''t matter how strong its vitality was; if it were an immortal being, unless it had transcendental power, Qin Muye had plenty of ways to make it neither live nor die as it wished. For example, after filling it with cement, dumping it into the sea, or casting it in molten iron and then tossing it into outer space, and so on. Moreover, it''s about a creature that not even Qin Muye''s... Evangelical Spirit Monsters could overpower. "Yes, Master. I will take care of it immediately, but I will need some money," an Evangelical Spirit Monster said. Qin Muye casually took out his wallet and threw it over: "Use whatever you need." How to say it, after all, the money was indeed safer with the Evangelical Spirit Monster than with Qin Muye himself. Apart from his magical power, Qin Muye''s physical fitness, reaction ability, and so forth were all on the level of an ordinary person, far from being a match for the combat power of an Evangelical Spirit Monster. Afterwards, Qin Muye turned his attention to the tall, thin ghost shadow, which was being held down without the ability to move. Last night, he had almost finished studying the head of the pumpkin-headed Evil Spirit, and now a new subject had just been delivered to his door. "Tian Qi, come here and hold it down. If this thing moves, just hit it with your tentacles," Qin Muye instructed, knowing he was no match for the tall, thin ghost shadow, whereas Tian Qi was. Tian Qi nodded, and his crimson robe began to wriggle. Tentacles spread out, restraining the limbs and tentacles of the tall, thin ghost shadow. With the assistance of other Evangelical Spirit Monsters, Qin Muye then took out a scalpel, considering opening up the creature for a thorough examination.No?v(el)B\\jnn Chapter 108: Chapter 108: The Little Darling of the Hell Witch Chapter 108: Chapter 108: The Little Darling of the Hell Witch ? "Just a little bit more, just a little bit more, my precious, hatch quickly." The aged witch hunched over, watching the meat egg nearly a meter tall in front of her. The originally black-green flesh had started to show dangerous lines across its surface as if it had been altered by the witch. "The Slender Specter failed? What a waste, no wonder it only dares to attack children and women," the witch said with a gloomy expression. The Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit she had summoned was intended to harvest fear and souls to nourish this meat egg, but the Slender Specter was different. Compared to the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit, the Slender Specter was more like a curse that would appear when someone triggered the corresponding hex; otherwise, it would just kill at random. The only similarity was that both were evil spirits from Hell. Compared to Hell, the witch was more optimistic about this egg from beyond the heavens. Every time she infused it with fear and the breath of Hell, the egg would swell a bit more, and its greed alarmed the witch, but the greedier the better. The more it consumed, the easier it would be to bind it with a contract later. When the last wisp of fear was infused, the top of the meat egg burst open, and a bizarre insect with four pairs of limbs and a slender tail crawled out, its limbs trailing flaps of flesh that made it look like a cross between a crab and a scorpion. The witch was startled because the difference was too significant; the meat egg was a meter tall, while the strange insect was only the size of a human face, which didn''t match its original size at all. Before the witch could react, she found the insect suddenly lunging at her with shocking speed. This left her with no time to respond, and the bizarre insect had already pounced onto her face. Its four pairs of limbs clamped onto her cheeks like steel pincers, while its slender tail instantly wrapped around her neck. But this was not the main issue; the main issue was that the insect seemed to have injected something into her body, making her terrified, followed by a sense of suffocation. After struggling for several minutes, the witch finally tore the insect off her face, which now bore several long bloodstains, and her neck showed clear signs of strangulation. "Dead? Impossible, how can it die so easily?" The witch looked at the motionless insect on the ground; by now, it had already lost any trace of life force. "This can''t be, how can such a powerful extraterrestrial being just die, especially since I''ve fed it with the power of Hell and fear, it can''t possibly be dead," the witch showed an expression of disbelief. She knew that the egg had consumed a lot of her resources, and if she could just make a successful pact with it, then extracting the life force of this alien insect would certainly allow her to live another hundred years or even advance her witchcraft further. Her power came from Hell, or rather, all extraordinary power originated from Hell. The Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit was such, the Slender Specter was as well, and even the power of the sausage-stuffing murderer Cecil was from Hell. Once she died, she would fall into Hell, no pleasant place, with devils, demons, evil spirits, and all sorts of horrifying creatures. However, escape was not impossible; every time she fled back to the mortal world, it was a dangerous journey, and she also had to solve the issue of life force. The witch had once fallen into Hell and barely escaped with her life. In the process, she had obtained a vast amount of witchcraft knowledge, allowing her to find a way to avoid death. If the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit failed to kill Andy, who was imprisoned, then that would amount to a bad debt, and the witch would suffer a significant loss. Summoning the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit had been an investment for her, which she had thought would be a simple transaction. She never expected it to end up like this. Otherwise, why would she provoke Qin Muye? It was only to ensure that the Pumpkin Head Evil Spirit could continue its mission of revenge and fulfill the contract. Perhaps she had grown too accustomed to favorable winds, which was why she had taken such a risk. But now it was too late for any regrets. It was time to leave this place and find somewhere else to lay low. She sprang into action quickly, packing all her important belongings. As for the Outer Heaven Meat Egg, she abandoned it; firstly because it was too large and secondly because it was dead, rendering it of little value. Therefore, it was better to take essential witchcraft materials and concoctions and leave. She could make a comeback from a new location. As for the rest of her belongings, which she couldn''t take, she had to part with them tearfully. Compared to these possessions, her life was far more important. Packing finished swiftly, and then, dragging her weary body, she left the cottage she had lived in for decades, step by step. "Next time I come back, I will make sure to turn your body into a Resurrected Corpse," the witch said bitterly before heading into the deeper wilderness. Having lived here for decades, she was very familiar with the overall environment-far more than any seasoned hunter or Forest Patrol. However, as she walked, she felt increasingly exhausted and did not hesitate to drink down a potion, "Damn this curse, I need to find a place to remove it soon." "And where did that insect come from, to have birthed a curse targeting me?" the witch grumbled as she walked. She was an expert in curses, but to her surprise, she had stumbled on something as unexpected as this. Yet, she had overlooked one thing; if this thing wasn''t a curse, then that could explain everything. Unfortunately, years of immersion in witchcraft had solidified her way of thinking in that area, which was why she had missed this crucial point. Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Why Are There Aliens? Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Why Are There Aliens? ? Qin Muye arrived at the Witch''s cottage with Tian Qi and 50 Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. You''ve got to admit, it was quite well hidden, practically invisible to the average person. It seemed to be protected by some sort of illusion that jumbled human perception, so normally, to find the Witch, one had to use special methods or align their emotional frequency with hers to see through the deceptive magic. However, Qin Muye was different; he had a Magic Shield. No illusion could penetrate the multiple layers of magic power that made up his protection. If the illusion was like light, then Qin Muye''s Magic Shield was the wall that blocked the illusions from entering his body. Unless it was an environmental type of illusion or one so clever that it could bypass his Magic Shield, Qin Muye was generally immune to such tricks. As for mental or spiritual types of illusions, they might be a possibility, but this particular illusion was clearly not of that kind. Upon entering the Witch''s cabin, he noticed it smelled quite bad and was incredibly dirty. It looked like it hadn''t been cleaned in a long time. Combined with the scent of animal by- products and fermenting plants, the place could only be described as filthy. "Master, it seems the person has left in a hurry," one of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters said after a quick examination. "Can we catch up with them?" Qin Muye asked. "We can''t catch up. The other party has special hiding skills or magic; there are no traces to follow," the Spirit Monster replied. Qin Muye nodded and surveyed the various arrangements inside the cabin, quickly spotting something very familiar. A bug lying on its back. He walked over, picked up the tail, and examined its appearance closely, cursing internally. "Although the color is a bit off, I can still recognize this thing as a Facehugger, wait... isn''t that meter-high fleshy egg an Alien Egg???" Holding the Facehugger, Qin Muye turned towards the enormous fleshy egg nearby. At first, it didn''t seem special, but combined with the Facehugger, it was almost like a magnified Alien Egg, only the corresponding color and patterns were slightly different from what he had seen in his memory. "Where''s the embryo? How come it''s gone?" Qin Muye wondered as he looked at the dead Facehugger, its inside embryo missing. "This is wrong, though; in a world teeming with Evil Spirits, why would there be a science fiction thing like a Facehugger?" Qin Muye was baffled. After all, he had been dealing with Murderers, Evil Spirits, and urban legends lately, with perhaps a Witch thrown into the mix. The sudden appearance of a Facehugger was quite incongruous. The style was clearly different now. "Horror Universe, huh?" Qin Muye remembered that this instance world was called the Horror Universe, not a ghostly universe. Indeed, the presence of an Alien in reality would be truly horrifying. "It wouldn''t be that the Alien embryo has implanted itself into the Witch, would it? Damn, if an Alien Queen with extraordinary power emerges, wouldn''t that be trouble." "Hold on, if an Alien has appeared, then wouldn''t it be normal if an Iron Blood Warrior or an Engineer showed up next?" He surmised that underneath his church, there might be a sealing of a Hell entrance, otherwise, he couldn''t explain why so many evil spirits and murderers appeared in Akman Town. The Hell Power leaking out had created so many horrific events. ''If there''s a Hell, I wonder if there''s a Heaven too?'' Qin Muye felt that even if there were a Heaven, it would probably be a horrifying version, possibly even home to Hell Preachers like Pinhead. These weren''t the matters Qin Muye should be pondering. After all, pondering them wouldn''t lead to any results. He might as well focus on the present. With the witch''s contribution of numerous books and materials, Qin Muye would be able to gain deeper knowledge of Hell, witchcraft, and the entire system of Hell Power. Later on, he planned to modify the Crimson Invasion to make it more targeted at decaying and assimilating Hell Power, then the explosion would definitely be more satisfying. And why blow up Hell? The entrance was under his own church after all. It wouldn''t do not to take precautions. Qin Muye also speculated that the witch might have performed some witchcraft modifications on the aliens, as can be seen from the Hell Power on the alien eggs and facehuggers. There were even patterns formed on the skin, which suggested that a Hell Alien might very well be born. Therefore, Qin Muye contemplated whether to bring over Demon Blood and the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster; otherwise, with the aliens'' efficiency in producing Bursting Soldiers, it wouldn''t be long before aliens were rampant everywhere, especially those enhanced with Hell Power and the absorption of various monsters and demons. Around Akman Town, many such terrifying creatures were hidden. The missing persons posters for tourists each year were almost half a person tall. Soon, everything inside the witch''s cottage was packed up by the Evangelical Spirit Monsters; all these items were Qin Muye''s learning resources and research materials, which naturally couldn''t be overlooked. The packages, large and small, were carried back to Akman Town. The mayor had been waiting at the church entrance for a long time. Seeing the large and small packages carried by the Evangelical Spirit Monsters behind Qin Muye, he was momentarily startled but soon understood, "Father Andrew, it seems you have dealt with the witch." "I''m sorry, Mr. Mayor, but the witch had escaped before we arrived, and what''s more, she has become a vessel for a demon..." Qin Muye briefly introduced the situation with the alien creatures, which truly flabbergasted the mayor. "So, Mr. Mayor, you need to be prepared," Qin Muye said, without clarifying what preparation was needed, whether for reinforcement or evacuation, leaving his advice quite vague. "Thank you for your warning, Father Andrew, I will be ready," the mayor replied without specifying either, simply stating he would be prepared. As for what preparation, Qin Muye had no idea. He wasn''t a mind reader, and after all, it wasn''t a grand affair, just two enigmatic people trying to outwit each other. In any case, when the time came, as long as the misfortune and bad luck didn''t fall on him, he would be fine. He had a Super-Space Transmission Channel. If things really fell apart, he could just return to his territory on the Magic Continent. It''s not like the aliens could chase him through time and space, right? Qin Muye felt utterly fearless. Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Hell Preacher and the Incoming Iron Blood Warrior Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Hell Preacher and the Incoming Iron Blood Warrior ? "This town mayor has quite a background, if we didn''t push him, we might still think he''s just a middle-aged man with a beer belly and a bald head," Qin Muye listened to the noise outside, it seemed he was seeking help from some force, there was no case of disbelief or disdainful misunderstandings occurring. Fortunately, the mayor was also intelligent, and the forces behind him didn''t come to Qin Muye''s church to enforce any coercive actions, presumably, they were strategically cautious. Were they to come over, chances are the Spirit Monsters would beat them up, other Spirit Monsters might fear firearms and bullets, but the Evangelical Spirit Monsters truly weren''t afraid, being mimicry experts themselves. A crow flew in through the church window, transforming into an Evangelical Spirit Monster. This Evangelical Spirit Monster was originally dispatched by Qin Muye to monitor the mayor and had now returned. After receiving a Crimson Robe handed over by another Evangelical Spirit Monster and putting it on, he then said, "Master, I''ve gathered clear intelligence. The mayor is backed by the Hell Church, and they share a similar nature with the Church Court, one in the light and one in the shadows, the mayor is responsible for guarding the Hell Gate''s sealing in Akman Town." "The personnel arranged this time are from the Hell Church, but I suspect that the mayor might have already sided with Hell long ago, hence deliberately allowing all these horror monsters and murderers to roam around, even leveraging the Hell Church''s influence to deliberately tout Akman Town as a tourist destination to attract visitors." This Evangelical Spirit Monster briefly shared the intelligence gathered during this period. "Are there any extraordinary powers?" Qin Muye posed the critical question. He knew a bit about the Hell Church and the Church Court from the books left by the witch. Both were leveraging the Power from Hell, another plane, to achieve transcendence. In recent years, due to the Industrial Revolution and the rise of technology civilization, they had gone underground, reducing their visible influence gradually and entering into politics. This meant that despite its hellish sounding name, the Hell Church was actually a formal organization with a good relationship with the Church Court, not a villainous organization. Moreover, it seemed that these two forces used the Hell Power selectively, so unlike typical murderers, they were not affected. "Yes, a group of spikey-haired preachers dressed in leather, very perceptive, with notable strength," the Evangelical Spirit Monster said decisively. "..." This time, Qin Muye was speechless. Great, the Hell Church''s preachers are the spikey- headed ones from ''Hellraiser'', the Church Court probably doesn''t have those, could they be vampires? And indeed, that was possible since both are from Hell. Perhaps more accurately, what the Hell Church possessed might not be just spikey-headed preachers but could be something like Lemarchand''s Box used to open the Hell Gate, meaning there are other types of Hell Preachers as well.No?v(el)B\\jnn "It seems the Hell Church has mastered the means to mass-manufacture and control the Hell Preachers, but why do you say the mayor has sided with Hell? He''s been quite efficient in his work," Qin Muye was rather puzzled, the Evangelical Spirit Monster''s explanation seemed contradictory. If the mayor had sided with Hell, then why notify the Hell Church? Wouldn''t it be better to let the aliens grow stronger? "To open the sealing under the church and access the Hell Gate, sufficient Hell Power mixed with fear is needed, so once the aliens do as you said, Master, the whole town would be destroyed, and he wouldn''t have enough time to unseal the Hell Gate." "If there were no aliens, this witch incident would have been the perfect catalyst, and in a little while, the mayor would have been able to proceed with the unsealing ritual, but now it''s too late." Knowing only that one was a killing machine powered by Hell Power and the other a combatant produced by the Hell Church, he didn''t have to worry about their fighting capability. Before Qin Muye could analyze further, he suddenly felt the ground shake and heard a tremendous noise. "What''s happening?" Qin Muye hurriedly asked. One of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters that had been standing guard outside the church hurried in and said, "Master, a meteorite has fallen in the wilds north of Akman Town, but it doesn''t look like a meteorite to me." "How big was it?" Qin Muye was particularly concerned about this. The Evangelical Spirit Monster naturally answered truthfully, "It''s about the size of several churches, and it looked like a spearhead as it fell straight down." In that moment, Qin Muye immediately realized that this was no meteorite, but a Cosmic Ship of Iron Blood Warriors. "Never mind the alien and the Hell Preachers, focus on capturing the Iron Blood Warriors. This is an extraterrestrial civilization capable of cosmic travel, its value far surpasses these two things." Qin Muye was extremely excited and decisively changed targets. One didn''t need to think hard to know it was a cosmic ship. If a meteorite that large had really struck, the entire town of Akman would have been destroyed; how could it still be intact? And if they could acquire the Iron Blood Warrior''s technology civilization, not to mention anything else, even if it''s just an instance failure and direct return to Magic Continent, it would be a massive gain. He didn''t believe that a bunch of 6th-tier Divine beings and Mages could match these high- tech civilization; if they really were that strong, there would be no need to fear Qin Muye''s Crimson Invasion, they would have taken action long before to show Qin Muye what true cruelty was. From this, it''s obvious that the Magic Continent''s Energy Level is actually far below that of this Horror Universe. Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Send the People and the Spaceship Back Together Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Send the People and the Spaceship Back Together ? Qin Muye, accompanied by Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster, hurried towards the north of the town. Many townsfolk saw them, but no one dared to follow. The earth-shattering noise just moments ago had been heard by everyone. Besides, with the priest leading the red-robed followers there, most of the townspeople knew that these people would not venture out unless it was something significant. Their speed was quite fast, after all, with a guide leading, there was no worry about Qin Muye not being able to keep up. They soon arrived at the spot where the Iron Blood Warrior''s spaceship had landed. The quality of the spaceship was indeed exceptional. Although it created a huge crater on landing, the spaceship itself was undamaged. The Spirit Monster quickly checked around the spaceship, then reported, "Master, it seems the Iron Blood Warriors have already left. From the tracks, they took some creature similar to a hunting dog and headed east." Qin Muye''s crimson pupils scanned the surroundings. He was aware that Iron Blood Warriors could become invisible and, with their extraordinary hunting abilities, who knew if they were lurking nearby. As a qualified hunter, luring the prey was also a tactic. "Everyone, be on alert and see if we can enter," Qin Muye said, having not found the Iron Blood Warrior. They might have truly left to hunt aliens, or they might be hiding nearby, waiting for the right moment. An Evangelical Spirit Monster, following Qin Muye''s order, went forward to take a closer look but found that entry was impossible. Honestly, Qin Muye didn''t really understand this thing, as it was alien technology from a completely different civilization. If he could understand it just by glancing at it, then he wouldn''t need to study it. "Send it back to the territory first; we can''t afford to lose this Iron Blood Warrior''s spaceship." Qin Muye immediately prepared to open a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel connecting to the Magic Continent. [Reminder: You are in an instance world. Opening a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to connect to your territory, please do not enter the Super Space Channel and leave the instance world; otherwise, it will be deemed that you have voluntarily abandoned the mission and returned to your territory] Qin Muye simply ignored the reminder. He didn''t go through, but a bunch of Spirit Monsters did. These were all Spirit Monsters stationed in the Supplies Warehouse; Qin Muye had already communicated with Black Hand Valley before entering the instance world, and had arranged for a bunch of Spirit Monsters to wait there. "Quick, pull the spaceship back, every second is burning through resources!" Qin Muye shouted, and a large number of Demon Spirit Monsters began to pull the spaceship towards a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel that had been expanded to accommodate it. Seeing this, Tian Qi also massively enhanced the Demon Spirit Monsters with Gospel Magic. Then, Evil Speak also arrived; in terms of power, he was specialized, so the magic he knew was the most, and naturally, the effects of his enhancement were the best. A lot of Beneficial Magic fell upon the Demon Spirit Monsters, significantly speeding up their pace. The massive Iron Blood spaceship was forcefully stuffed into the Super-Space Transmission Channel. The process was very quick, taking no more than five minutes. After all the Spirit Monsters had left, Evil Speak also followed them back. In just five minutes, he burned through thirty thousand of ordinary resources and three thousand of Special Resources. If this had happened before Qin Muye started trading in arms and crafting luxury goods, it would have been unimaginable. But now it was worth it. With the object in hand, even if he had to burn twice as much, Qin Muye could accept it. "Let''s go, pursue the Iron Blood Warrior!" For Qin Muye, the value of an Iron Blood Warrior far exceeded that of any lengthy ghost shadows or pumpkin-headed Evil Spirits. The Iron Blood Warrior represented not just combat power but also technology. Creatures like those monsters and murderers were merely derivatives of Hell, with little value. His next thought, then, was that the Iron Blood Hound was dead. This led to another question-who killed it? Currently, there were four forces in the vicinity: Qin Muye, Hell, Hell Church, and the Aliens. As for the Iron Blood Warrior, if he hadn''t encountered Qin Muye, that might count as one force, although he was just one person, but one not to be underestimated given his Equipment. However, once Qin Muye pulled his Iron Blood Spaceship back to his territory, basically, it cut off his supplies, and without the Iron Blood Hound to assist, he was no threat at all. "So... are there Aliens lurking around here?" It had been a day, enough time for the Alien to burst from a witch''s chest and mature, and they might even have begun forming a clan. Qin Muye was, in fact, rather unfamiliar with the Iron Blood Hound, and he had almost forgotten about the Iron Blood Warrior too; he just remembered that the creature could turn invisible, had a cannon on its shoulder, and would self-destruct using a computer on its left hand if it was losing a fight. That''s why Qin Muye had Tian Qi suppress the enemy right away to prevent him from self- destructing; if he had exploded, Qin Muye would have had to flee. Whether he could withstand it was another question; though his Magic Source could provide him with strong Magic Power, it actually depended on Qin Muye''s Level and the Rank of his territory, otherwise it would be a waste. Several tentacles tightly restrained the Iron Blood Warrior, rendering him completely immobile. This matter seemed settled, and it must be said that the Iron Blood Warrior, withstanding such an onslaught from Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster, was very strong in Battle Skills, Attributes, Talent, and Skills. It was indeed a Hunting species. "Disarm, and we can have a proper talk," Qin Muye said, looking at the Iron Blood Warrior tied up like a pretzel. The opponent let out a chilling laughter, an unmistakable rejection. However, Qin Muye also knew the opponent would not give in so easily; thus, using the Crimson Element, he formed a Crystal Wall barrier to temporarily seal him away. He then opened the Super Space Channel, threw him into the Supplies Warehouse, and had Xieyu arrange for him to be put into Prison until he returned. Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Alien Fused with Hell Power Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Alien Fused with Hell Power ? "This haul is plump, let''s head back and talk, it''s not safe here," Qin Muye decided to return to the Church after harvesting the Iron Blood Warrior. If there really were aliens nearby, he had no wish to engage them head-on. However, he also had to consider how to deal with this issue. If the Preachers from the Hell Church won, then all was well; but if they lost, wouldn''t that lead to a total collapse? Compared to native civilizations, when facing slaughter weapons like aliens, they often fell short. They weren''t like the Iron Blood Warrior who possessed sufficient Technology Civilization. Even though the Power of Hell was present, it was clear that Hell didn''t care at all about these affairs and was more of a scourge. ''It''s not like there''s no way to deal with it; in fact, there''s a permanent solution, but it''s a bit risky.'' Qin Muye''s plan was simple: to stand by and watch the fire burn from across the river. Whether it was the Preachers from the Hell Church or the aliens getting burnt, he would just watch. If the former won, he would snatch the aliens; if the latter prevailed, he would capture the Preachers for research. As for a considerable alien threat, that too was simple: he would open the gates of Hell, letting the Power of Hell pour into the entire Akman Town, and then, he would detonate about a dozen Crimson Invasions, ensuring a thorough cleansing. He could even contribute a significant amount of Rubies to the Federation of States. The only problem was that staying around Rubies for too long tended to turn people into Rubies as well. Yet such an action was likely to harm the innocent, as the explosion would leave no living beings. He could seek out and eradicate the Alien Queen now, while it was still in its nascent phase, but this did not align with Qin Muye''s interests. His main task involved dealing with all sorts of monsters and urban legends within Akman Town. It would be far too much work for him to kill them one by one. Better to have the aliens lend a hand. Aliens, as a species, could not possibly cooperate with these monsters and Murderers. They were more inclined to use them merely as hosts for breeding. Even demons and devils from Hell may not be spared. After all, aliens have never been a species inclined to subordination. Qin Muye was essentially raising a threat within and using others to eliminate enemies indirectly. However, he really had no certainty in this matter, as the aliens were no longer pure sci-fi creatures but slaughter weapons tainted with the Power of Hell. Who knew how strong the enemy could be? Therefore, Qin Muye could also possibly end up in trouble. But as for the trouble, he was rather indifferent. After all, the situation was already chaotic. Who knew if the Engineers would descend tomorrow? Then the fun would really begin. Moreover, if things did go south, he could always escape. This time, he aimed for a rating of S or above; anything less would have little significance for him. What he lacked now was not these minor Resources or a Treasure or two, a Profession, but buildings like the Magic City Wall and Alchemy Towers that could help advance his territory. As for other things, to speak frankly, it would be better to wait for the arrival of the Engineers or the mothership of the Iron Blood Warriors. Qin Muye could then seize another opportunity to loot. ''Worst comes to worst, I''ll just have to build a few more Magic Pools to blend in some Experience.'' Leveling up, after all, sometimes didn''t require going out at all; hiding and leveling up was just fine. As for combat experience, it was entirely unnecessary. Should Qin Muye have to personally enter the battlefield, it meant the realm was on the brink of destruction, and what use would combat experience be then? Once his Floating City was complete, wouldn''t it be better to directly bring the realm to the instance? It was just that his realm hadn''t fully developed yet. Once developed, Qin Muye wouldn''t need to expose himself so much. Handle quests? Simply issue commands. He wouldn''t need to think much about it then. With various strategists providing wisdom and numerous armies at the ready, to do anything would just be a word away. This was the correct way to be a Lord, not personally charging into battle or even having to manage diplomatic relations with other powers himself-otherwise, what use would his Heroes be? After returning to the Church, Qin Muye let out a sigh of relief. The journey had been tiring although he hadn''t walked much, but he did get a scare from the shoulder cannon of an Iron Blood Warrior earlier. Added to that, the mental strain had been intense. Now relaxing, he naturally felt fatigue set in. ''Damn, I seem to vaguely remember a plan about self-transformation, right?'' Qin Muye recalled this matter and quickly located it, which was, well, about as far along as creating a new folder. Soon, Qin Muye gave up on that as well. Never mind, he would deal with it later. After all, he wasn''t lacking in physical fitness. Once technology advanced, he would just travel by Iron Blood Spaceship, not even needing to walk. Even if he improved his physical fitness, it would be only a minor embellishment, hardly worth the time. After resting for five minutes, Qin Muye dove back into his research on Hell Power. He felt this energy held immense potential, comparable to his own Crimson. He planned to learn from various sources and see if he could combine the two types of power, Crimson and Hell, to form a new energy unique to himself. It was also for that reason that Qin Muye had let the alien go, thinking of turning the situation to his advantage. Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Aura, Calamity Gradually Arises Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Aura, Calamity Gradually Arises ? "Lawrence, the Church is very dissatisfied with you. Why have so many Hell Demons escaped?" The leading Hell Preacher with a crew cut looked at the town mayor, his tone was calm, yet it carried the calm before a storm. There were fifty Hell Preachers in total, each with a crew cut, and aside from different faces, there were no other differences. The mayor, Lawrence, remained composed, "Preacher, you should not be approaching me about this matter, but rather, you should seek the Priest from the Church Court. After all, the entrance to Hell is beneath the church." "Ever since he arrived, so much has happened: first the pumpkin-headed Evil Spirits, then the slender Shadow Ghosts, and now the insect-type Demons, plus today''s meteorite from beyond the skies. Before his arrival, even one of the entrances to Hell beneath Akman Town was just a peaceful town." Town Mayor Lawrence handled the accusation from the preacher effortlessly, and even managed to shift the blame onto Qin Muye. However, there was some reason in this, as Qin Muye''s temporary "Event Physique" skill was indeed a pitfall, otherwise such a concentration of events would not have occurred. "We have already sent a letter to the Church Court about Father Andrew''s matter, but your situation requires more explanation, such as the tourists disappearing around Akman Town every year." The Preacher clearly came prepared. Lawrence was not at all nervous, "Preacher, I don''t understand. Akman Town is remote, most of the area beyond the town is wilderness, and with limited police forces, I have no way of dealing with tourists disappearing." Though the Preacher came prepared, he didn''t harass without reason; Lawrence''s explanation made sense. He did quite well, actually. Every time tourists disappeared, he personally led teams to search for them, though whether they could be found was another matter. As for asking Lawrence to eradicate the hazards, to voice it would be unreasonable. Akman Town didn''t have many resources as it was merely a small town. Such tasks should typically be handled by the council arranging troops to clear the area, but because of the Hell entrance, the Hell Church and the Church Court secretly prevented it, thus it had never been carried out. Even if it were cleared, the forces of Hell Power would regenerate in its wake, so it was left to be. "I will fully report your defense, Lawrence. How is the situation with the traces of the insect- type Demon?" The Preacher inquired merely as a formality, as the death of a few individuals wasn''t much issue, both for the Church Court and the Hell Church, as long as the Hell entrance remained sealed, it was a minor matter. "We are still on the hunt, this insect-type Demon is quite cunning, almost like an experienced Hunter," Lawrence said. The Preacher''s expression remained impassive, showing no emotions, but his gaze turned towards the sky above Akman Town. "It''s almost too late; I can feel an increasing presence of Hell outside of the town." This showed that he knew the Hell Preachers were not confident about dealing with the Alien, a killing machine merged with Hell Power. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have genuinely sought help; Qin Muye didn''t inquire how the other side had figured this out. Not sending people wouldn''t look good; at the very least, he had to keep up appearances. Loafing around was one thing, but if something unexpected happened-like snatching a few Hell Preacher or Alien corpses-that would be acceptable to Qin Muye. As for the lair of the Alien Queen, he had found it but only knew its approximate location, not the specifics. Outside Akman Town, there seemed to be a vast underground cavern, which had now become the nest of the Aliens, filled with at least a thousand of them-a number that had hatched in just one day. Well, the outskirts of Akman Town were truly blessed with exceptional beings. According to reports from an Evangelical Spirit Monster who had traced the Aliens back, most were not of animal type but derived from murderers, urban legends, and other terrifying creatures empowered by Hell Power. If the Aliens hadn''t merged with Hell Power, they might not have been able to pull it off, but the Witch had filled in their last missing piece, dramatically transforming the Aliens. Therefore, the Preachers were not facing mere Aliens; without the integration of Hell Power, some terrifying creatures could have indeed killed or even overrun them. The Aliens were strong, but when facing these monsters possessing Hell Power, they were no match. Having acquired Hell Power, they naturally gained the ability to confront these terrifying creatures and even use them as hosts. Certainly, the Aliens had managed to accomplish this feat. Thus, Akman Town had become eerie enough. Without care, an Alien apocalypse might occur, which wasn''t out of the question unless an advanced cosmic civilization like the Iron Blood Civilization or Engineer Civilization noticed in time to avert it. Otherwise, the Hell-Powered Aliens might extend beyond Earth, becoming a terror akin to the Interstellar Insect Tribe-a horrific slaughterer. This wasn''t purely a science fiction aspect, but one endowed with mysterious powers. Of course, it may not develop to that extent; after all, Qin Muye was there, and if things went awry, he would simply initiate a Crimson Invasion. Although Aliens could absorb the genes of their hosts and evolve, it didn''t mean they could evolve indefinitely. Such evolution only occurred while residing in a host, so it was limited. Fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters quickly assembled and then headed to the location agreed upon with the Preachers, with Lawrence following them as seemingly requested by the Preachers. It appeared that although Lawrence''s reasoning had convinced the Preachers, suspicion remained. The Hell Church wasn''t just sitting idle; the aftermath of the missing tourists at Akman Town was handled by the Hell Church, which inevitably held much intelligence. But as Lawrence handled matters without leaving any trace, the Hell Church had no reason to replace him, and as this wasn''t a major issue for them, they chose to overlook it. However, with this call for aid from Lawrence and the dispatching of Preachers, the opportunity was taken to check on the situation to see if it really was due to the influence of Hell Power. If so, a simple sweep to ensure order would be sufficient. Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Nerfed Preacher vs. Hellish Xenomorph Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Nerfed Preacher vs. Hellish Xenomorph ? Chains and iron hooks weaved through the aliens, and each movement elicited a horrific wail from the grotesque creatures, interrupting their actions. It seemed that each attack was striking not the body but the soul itself. The Evangelical Spirit Monsters had actually never seen Preachers before; they thought they would look like normal humans, but to their surprise, these Preachers shared their same hobby. The difference was, they used tentacles, but the Preachers used chains and hooks. However, despite the seeming ease of each attack, the acid-like blood from the aliens corroded the chains and hooks with every splash. Even the Evangelical Spirit Monsters found this troublesome; the aliens themselves were such, and now merged with Hell Power, their acid blood naturally became even more formidable. And with a ceaseless number of them pouring in, the Evangelical Spirit Monsters fully realized Qin Muye''s requirements: just two things, to skive and to loaf on the job. The aliens now had the overwhelming advantage; unless using wide-range lethal weapons for covering firepower, there was no advantage in sheer numbers. More importantly, it seemed that these spiky-headed Preachers were not the original version, but rather mass-produced imitations. Up to now, they still only relied on hooks and chains for attacks, lacking the expected abilities to manipulate elements and distort reality. It was uncertain whether they inherited their undying property. If they truly were original Preachers, albeit lackluster, that would only be against the Magic Cube, also known as Lemarchal''s Puzzle; otherwise, they were god-like entities, virtually never failing Qin Muye also thought of finding a way to get the Magic Cube to open the gateway to Hell and seek the King of Hell Leviathan; any other way would also do, as long as he could enter Hell. Although there was an entrance to Hell beneath the church, Qin Muye had researched it and found that it seemed to be only a common entrance to Hell. Even if one entered, finding the King of Hell was possible, but not necessarily Leviathan. It would be easier to use the Magic Cube, and he suspected that Hell wasn''t one cohesive Different Plane but rather fragmented, which would mean that the Hell beneath the church and the Hell of the King of Hell leviathan, controlling the Hell Preachers, were not one and the same. In other words, the different names such as Netherworld, Underworld, Hell, and so forth seemed to refer to the same function, but in reality, they were not the same place at all. Therefore, it was impossible for Qin Muye to go from the Hell beneath the church to the Hell of the King of Hell Leviathan. The Hell outside, where Leviathan resided, might be opened only with the Magic Cube. Qin Muye speculated that the Hell Church must have reached some sort of agreement with the King of Hell Leviathan for them to mass-produce these spiky-headed Preachers, and to have Preachers that could be commanded by humans. "These weakling spiky-heads are going to lose," Qin Muye said as he watched the battle from afar. Don''t ask how he could see; there was something in the world known as binoculars, and if necessary, you could prepend ''military-grade'' to that. What magic can do, technology can also achieve. ability. They could handle ordinary horror monsters just fine, and even grappling with the Alien Queen wasn''t a problem, but the aliens they faced now weren''t normal, and naturally, they were no match. Furthermore, the numbers were overwhelming - how could one fight this? Qin Muye didn''t even want to fight them; instead, he thought of using the Crimson Invasion to wipe them out. To actually battle, he''d have to summon both Demon Blood and Evil Curse, and also bring along the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster and the Evil Curse Spirit Monster. The sheer number of aliens covering the hillside made Qin Muye''s scalp tingle. There must be thousands of them; with their high attack, strong defense, and agility as a specialty, they had few obvious weaknesses and were a species adept at Bursting Soldiers - a fitting title as slaughter weapons. "All Spirit Monsters, prepare yourselves. Once the Preachers are about to die, go in for the rescue," Qin Muye said, having wasted time he could''ve spent researching Hell Power to come here, not to watch a battle between aliens and Preachers, but to benefit from the situation. The remaining Evangelical Spirit Monsters began to wriggle their bodies, quickly transforming into forms similar to Harpies with the upper bodies of Spirit Monsters and sturdy wings, and the lower parts consisting of thick, tough tentacles forming sharp talons. "Try to capture the leader alive - I need a live sample," Qin Muye instructed further, preferring a live capture when possible. He also needed Mayor Lawrence, for the latter had knowledge of a ritual able to open the gates to Hell beneath the church. Right now, it seemed this Hell''s strength wasn''t formidable, possibly around a Tier 3, which led Qin Muye to think he could take on the role of the King of Hell himself. "Act now!" Tian Qi commanded, and thereafter, fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters soared into the sky, flying over like hawks and falcons. Tian Qi''s reflexes and vision were much superior to Qin Muye''s, better positioning him to seize the moment. The previously retreating Evangelical Spirit Monsters also returned to switch shifts and serve as bodyguards. This had been planned in advance; otherwise, Qin Muye would have been left without protection. Qin Muye took his personal safety very seriously - even the most valuable treasures weren''t worth his life. After all, without life, everything is lost. The Evangelical Spirit Monsters approached the mass of aliens, their lower talons constantly growing and instantly snatching a Hell Preacher, then dragging him away. Seeing this, the aliens began to counterattack, but the effort was in vain... Aliens can''t fly. If aliens were purely creatures of Hell Power with wings, it wouldn''t be surprising for them to fly, but unfortunately, the aliens were somewhat rudimentary. Even if they parasitized birds or other avian species, they gained more agility, sharp talons, beaks, etc., but so far had not developed the ability to fly. However, after this time, they probably would develop such an ability. Of course, the weight of the body is crucial for flight, and if the aliens truly evolved into a flying kind, their defensive power would likely be substantially reduced - a significant drawback for creatures of bone. Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The Sealing Gate, No Passage Within or Without Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The Sealing Gate, No Passage Within or Without ? Inside the church, the Hell Preachers were also hung on the walls, dead, of course, while the live ones were still left on the ground. Out of fifty Hell Preachers, only three survived, the rest were all dead. If it hadn''t been for the timely rescue by the Evangelical Spirit Monsters, even those three would have perished. As for Mayor Lawrence, the kid ran away. No one knows what method he used, but somehow, he managed to escape amidst the alien encirclement, an ability even the preachers didn''t possess. This was enough to prove that Mr. Mayor had truly sided with Hell, or else he had access to some high technology. However, Qin Muye felt that, no matter how you looked at it, the possibility of him siding with Hell was much higher than stumbling upon high technology. "Mr. Preacher, it''s our first meeting, I am Father Andrew." Qin Muye said with a smile, looking at the lead preacher whose skin had already been corroded clean by alien blood, even his skull was pitted and pockmarked. The nails had corroded to mere bits embedded in the skull, but even so, he hadn''t died and was very tenacious. He must be the closest thing to the original in a weakened version, but these aliens were a bit overpowering. It seemed like the preachers were regenerating, but the strong acidic blood not only had the ability to corrode, blended with Hell Power it also inhibited regeneration, which is why these three preachers hadn''t recovered. "Why did you order your subordinate red-robed followers to retreat?" asked the Preacher. "Because we can''t win, there''s no point in not retreating just to die." Qin Muye said uprightly. This was a very normal thing; he wasn''t from this world. Why should he fight to the death with the aliens just to die here as an unnamed hero? If it was truly for such a cause, he might as well have slit his own throat earlier. Where he died didn''t matter; why wait until he grew stronger to die? "If we don''t stop these insectoid demons, the world will end! Can you bear that responsibility?" The Preacher''s tone was very calm, giving Qin Muye the impression that he''d been castrated of all emotions, dedicating everything to world peace. "I can''t afford it, nor do I intend to take that responsibility. I didn''t release those things; why would their responsibility have anything to do with me?" Qin Muye retorted dismissively. It wasn''t his mistake; why should he bear the responsibility? If that were really the case, then what about the murderers and horror monsters all around? He hadn''t seen the Hell Church or the Church Court take responsibility either. Whoever develops, protects; whoever pollutes, cleans up. As for the alien matter, he hadn''t benefited at all so far; to expect him to take responsibility was absurd. It wasn''t even his world. Why should he care about the fate of a strange world? The less he meddled in others'' business, the longer he''d live.No?v(el)B\\jnn And the Iron Blood Warriors? Normal people couldn''t capture those if they tried; the Hell Church gave nothing in return yet wanted him to risk his life, providing his own rations to be cannon fodder, all for someone else''s benefit. Qin Muye was not that foolish. "I understand. I will report this matter to the Hell Church and Church Court, and they will judge afterwards." The Preacher, who had understood Qin Muye''s selfish motives, didn''t argue because he knew it was pointless. "Mmhmm, I have high hopes for you." Qin Muye didn''t care about the Preacher''s thoughts. Whether this guy could even make it back was still in question. "Before that, I hope you can cooperate with me on some research, such as the true conditions of you Hell Preachers." "You must be related to the Magic Cube in some way, or should I say, you are a knockoff version of the Hell Preachers. Does the Hell Church have high-ranking officials collaborating with the King of Hell Leviathan?" As he spoke, Qin Muye began unfastening the other''s leather jacket, revealing a body covered with scars. Hell Preachers, after all, are synonymous with pain and torture. The transformation process must be excruciating, and from the looks of it, they used Iron Hooks. "That''s not for you to know." The Hell Preacher, naturally, wouldn''t disclose anything since it involved the secrets of the Hell Church. "A portal to Hell is like a door; even if the door is sealed, there are still chimneys and windows to pass through." "Moreover, they were intentionally summoned, equivalent to someone leading the way, so naturally, they could easily bypass the sealing and come out," the Preacher explained. Listening to the Preacher''s explanation, Qin Muye found it somewhat unbelievable: "So, this means it''s designed to stop the gentleman but not the villain?" It felt quite absurd to him; he had assumed it was some kind of high-class sealing, yet it turned out to be this. Easily summoned, it seemed quite cheap. The Preacher didn''t quite understand Qin Muye''s last phrase, but he got the gist, and continued, "It''s not an easy feat, especially for those who have fallen to Hell and then returned. Since the establishment of the Hell Church, only twelve individuals have been discovered." "The witch you mentioned is the thirteenth." "The Hell Church has existed for three thousand years, and the number of those who have returned from Hell is just so few." Qin Muye found this hard to believe; was it that they hadn''t found more or that there were indeed so few? Yet, he believed the Preacher''s words; there might be more than thirteen but certainly not a great many. Otherwise, someone would have already achieved great exploits by now. Perhaps the founders of the Hell Church and the Church Court were those who returned from Hell; otherwise, they wouldn''t harbor such malice towards Hell. "Alright, let''s leave it at that for now," Qin Muye sewed up the Preacher''s wound, concluding the day''s research on him. How to put it-the structure of the Preacher was not much different from ordinary people; it was more about the integration of Hell Power granting him a robust body and the ability to manipulate iron chains and hooks. As for other aspects, they were just so-so. But the side effects were rather significant, and along with being brainwashed, this resulted in his current personality and attitude. He was probably a Death Soldier... no, probably even unluckier than a Death Soldier, like a mindless weapon, faithfully executing the tasks assigned by the Hell Church. The utilization of Hell Power was also quite crude, mitigated only because the power granted by the King of Hell Leviathan was relatively ample. Plus, suffering as a medium provided a high degree of compatibility, which accounted for his considerable strength. Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Akman Town Surrounded by Aliens Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Akman Town Surrounded by Aliens ? "Are you sure this is something you can disclose?" Qin Muye found that the Preacher seemed to have compromised. The reason for the compromise, Qin Muye also had some guesses, such as the content of the brainwashing being to maintain world peace, the other party knew the dangers of aliens, thus wanted to use this to push Qin Muye against the aliens. "Yes, you are a Priest of the Church Court, entitled to this knowledge." The Preacher said expressionlessly, his kind of sentiment really was noble, completely disregarding personal grievances, only focusing on the great cause of opposing Hell. "Beneath this church, Hell is ruled by a book with a human face, its pages made from human skin, written with blood, known as the Book of Death, which contains a great deal of ancient secrets and evil spells." "Within Hell, there are numerous Evil Spirits, and that pumpkin-headed Evil Spirit is one of them." "These Evil Spirits form the Dark Army, manipulated by the Book of Death." "The Book of Death is not just a book, it is alive, possessing its own intellect, although its strength is not as formidable as the King of Hell Leviathan in the Magic Cube Hell." As Qin Muye listened to the Introduction, he felt this setting sounded somewhat familiar, but he had to recall exactly what it was. However, from what he could see, the Book of Death''s power seemed quite ordinary. The strongest entity Qin Muye had encountered in this Horror Universe was probably the Iron Blood Warrior. The opponent came from an interstellar civilization, a Slaughterer who enjoyed Hunting, and managed to hold on for ten minutes against a righteous group beating solely due to his high- tech equipment. As for the others, truthfully, they were not great. Hell from this Different Plane seemed formidable, but it might not truly stand against an interstellar cannon. The Iron Blood Warriors were not a species weak enough to be trampled over. If a real battle ensued, each one of them would be formidable. These Iron Blood Warriors could be considered the top tier in the Horror Universe, the second tier would likely be the Hellish aliens, followed by ordinary aliens and these various Horror monsters. "So, what are you trying to say?" Qin Muye countered. He didn''t believe the other party was just providing him information out of simplicity, there must be some plan behind it, but the Preacher was honest; when Qin Muye asked, he truly answered. "Exterminate those insect-like Demons, I know you have a way." The Preacher did not show any emotion, but he possessed intelligence; from his interaction with Qin Muye, he naturally saw Qin Muye''s character. If Qin Muye truly had no way, he would have run away by now, instead of still staying within the church. A self-seeker, especially one so afraid of dying, how could he possibly put himself in danger? Hence, there was only one possibility - this danger was not dangerous to him. "Hmm, alright," Qin Muye nodded, as this was his plan all along, given it was his main mission. Having the Event Physique, he wasn''t worried that this group of Hellish aliens would leave; it was more likely they would end up besieging Akman Town, the inherently frustrating nature of temporary Main Character skills he knew all too well. In fact, the Main Character Identity itself was a major trap, because "Lord Era" gave you the experiences of a main character but not the Main Character Aura, which could easily lead one to a deadly mistake. Aside from the aliens, it felt that an S-class evaluation should probably also take care of Hell beneath the church, otherwise, relying only on these ordinary Horror monsters seemed somewhat inadequate. Having received Qin Muye''s agreement, the Preacher no longer delved further, as his goal was already achieved. "Master, we searched the entire town, but we didn''t find any trace of Lawrence." This series of events made Qin Muye realize that this town mayor truly was a talent capable of dancing on the blade''s edge. If it weren''t for Qin Muye not being local and having his own underlings, perhaps the ultimate winner would have been him. "Lawrence... he has sided with Hell," the Preacher reminded. The Preacher was quite contradictory himself, he would help whoever fought against Hell and cut down anyone who sided with it. Right or wrong, good or evil, he didn''t bother with any of that, so even if Qin Muye had just planned to unseal the entrance to Hell, but was currently a priest of the Church Court, he would still speak out to remind. "I know, otherwise how could he possibly escape from a pile of aliens. He''s just hiding too well." "Forget it, let him hide. Just let him hide away until he dies." Qin Muye knew that this old guy would definitely not leave Akman Town; the goal had not yet been achieved. If he left now, wouldn''t that waste many years of effort? It was definitely something unacceptable, considering that Lawrence was now middle-aged, at least 50+ in age. If he kept enduring, he might not see it through. So he was definitely lurking in some corner, sinisterly waiting for an opportunity, waiting for a chance to turn the tables. If no such opportunity came, he would definitely give up. He had hidden well; as long as he did not come out, even if he failed this time, there would still be a chance, even if he couldn''t endure, it was better than jumping out and losing his life. But for Qin Muye, if he didn''t come out, then so be it. When the time came to drop down the Crimson Invasion, it would just be another Crimson Crystal statue. If he really had escaped from Akman Town, then Qin Muye would admire him. To give up on a plan decades in the making just like that, that kind of broad-mindedness deserved him escaping death. However, this possibility was unlikely. Putting himself in the shoes of the enemy, without knowing that the enemy had weapons of mass destruction, Qin Muye wouldn''t leave either; he would just hibernate and wait for the moment, rather than give up. A plan decades in the making, how could he just give up? How could he be reconciled? Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Alien Witch Sonia, Hell Demon Lawrence Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Alien Witch Sonia, Hell Demon Lawrence ? [Additional update garbled, will recover at 3:50, if unable to recover please open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download] "Alright, three days then. I will have my offspring incite panic throughout Akman Town, but you must deal with that priest in the church yourself," Sonia pondered for a moment, confirming the cooperation, but also setting new conditions. "Fine, I will let my offspring spread fear in Akman Town," Lawrence agreed reluctantly. "Heh, why do you want me to do such pointless things? Just unsealing the entrance to Hell means their doom. What if killing them now alarms the Church Court?" Lawrence found an excuse and rejected the idea without a change in expression, knowing that Qin Muye had Tian Qi by his side. If he really went ahead with the killing, it wouldn''t be him who would emerge victorious but rather he would be the one killed. "It''s possible, but before that, you need to have your offspring spread enough fear. Only then will the seals weaken, and afterward, I will use witchcraft to break the seal at Hell''s entrance," Lawrence didn''t hide his demands and stated them outright. "Lawrence? I hadn''t anticipated you, too, would side with Hell." From the chest of the Alien Queen, an aged face emerged, and it was none other than the Hell Witch, Sonia. "Without me, you can''t break the seal on Hell''s entrance," Lawrence said, exuding an aura of Hell''s power and revealing his advantage. "Sonia, I believe this is the first time we meet in the twenty-seven years I''ve served in Akman Town," Lawrence said with a sinister tone, staring at the massive form of the Alien Queen before him. "Let''s cooperate. I need the Book of Death from Hell, and all the Evil Spirits will belong to you!" Lawrence briskly presented his conditions. "Why should I cooperate with you? If my offspring can kill that priest and his red-robed followers, both the Evil Spirits and the Book of Death will be mine," Sonia''s tone was greedy, but Lawrence knew there was room to negotiate. "I need to transcribe all the knowledge from the Book of Death," Sonia paused for a moment, admitting her inability to open Hell''s seal-a seal forged jointly by the Hell Church and the Church Court. "Causing widespread panic, three days will be sufficient," Lawrence didn''t know Sonia''s thoughts, but even if he did, he would only scoff. "How long will it take, or to what extent must it be done?" Originally, he had found a scapegoat, the newly arrived Priest Andrew, but various unforeseen events led to the current situation, so he had to turn to Sonia. Having shed her frail body and deeply integrated with Hell Power, combined with the Alien Queen absorbing her body''s genetic traits, Sonia had acquired far greater mastery over witchcraft and Hell Power than she had in life. The ovipositor wasn''t something she could rid herself of immediately-it would take some time, a duration likely sufficient for Lawrence to kill her. An influence that spanned thousands of years stretched its tentacles into various industries, and the hidden power beneath the surface was not something Sonia, hiding in the countryside, could fathom. Based solely on the intelligence Lawrence had collected over the years, he knew the Hell Church harbored many ascetics possessing Hell Power, possibly even ancient monsters that had survived for thousands of years. Sonia probably only thought that these red-robed priests and Hell Preachers were all the Church Court and Hell Church had to offer, but in Lawrence''s eyes, the two groups of ascetics were probably just peripheral staff. Sonia indeed could summon evil spirits through witchcraft, but such summoning came at too great a cost; wishing to summon all the evil spirits in Hell would require witchcraft materials and souls far beyond her capacity to bear. Sonia did not inquire about how to break the seal, she knew, even if she asked, Lawrence would not tell her, and where the methods to break the seal came from could also involve Lawrence''s personal secrets. Sonia naturally could not endlessly arrange her offspring to spread Fear, which was an unbearable act for her. He had never seen red-robed priests and Hell Preachers, but he had heard of these ascetics'' combat prowess, and the two powers were not limited to just these kinds of ascetics. Feeling proud now would be no different from courting death; in terms of mindset, Lawrence still had a good grasp of the situation, having waited for decades, he wasn''t bothered by a little more time. Compared to other terrifying beings in Hell, the Book of Death was the most harmless Lord of Hell, being just a book, even if it possessed sentience, it was still just a book. One must know that behind the Hell Church was King of Hell Leviathan, and the Church Court was even more mysterious; to this day, no one had uncovered exactly which King of Hell the Church Court had collaborated with, some even speculated that it might be more than one. Once Akman Town fell and the gateway to Hell was unsealed, it would definitely alarm the Hell Church and the Church Court, a few dead people didn''t concern them, what they cared about was the gateway to Hell. A mere Book of Death in Hell could dispatch a hundred red-robed priests, illustrating their vast resources. It was true the Alien burst forth from Sonia''s body, but that did not mean she would die from this; instead, through witchcraft and a pact with the Alien Queen, Sonia gradually took control and dominated the entire Hell Alien group. Therefore, even with his current strength, he dared not act openly, but stealthily like a rat in a gutter. Having embraced his demonic form in Hell, Lawrence''s power surged, coupled with his extremely odd ability to move, Sonia wasn''t confident she could kill him. It so happened that Sonia had a strange encounter, transforming into an insect-type demon, and coupled with the activities she engaged in, as long as the aftermath was handled well, Lawrence need not worry about being cleansed afterward, as long as he obtained the Book of Death, letting Sonia attract attention and firepower to make his escape plan even smoother. Once he mastered all content of the Book of Death, it would be his time to rule the world. Once all the evil spirits in Hell were cleared out, then nothing would be a significant issue. As for being cleansed later? That would come later, how could such matters not carry risks, especially since he had taken the Book of Death, the Church Court and Death Church naturally wouldn''t let him off easily. As the Alien Queen, Sonia''s real reliance was no longer on witchcraft and curses, but on her vast number of Alien offspring. Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Sharp Sword in Hand Chapter 118: Chapter 118: ''Sharp Sword'' in Hand ? [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download] As for what to prepare, it was naturally to ready the "sharp sword" for unsheathing, to show off some military might. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have sufficient say in future collaborations with the Hell Church and the Church Court. As long as it explodes, rubies will cover the ground. It could only be said that humans in this world were truly resilient, thriving even in such conditions, of course, this couldn''t be separated from the contributions of the Hell Church and the Church Court. Although their approach was sacrificing minor righteousness for the greater good, completely disregarding the lives at some of the seals to Hell, the number of Hells was simply too great for them to take care of every aspect. The plan was nearing its end, just waiting for the other party to come and lift the church''s seal. Calling for help at this time would mean all the previous efforts had gone to waste. It felt to Qin Muye as if it was all done on purpose. The preacher, after all, had never actually seen the Book of Death, only knew of it through records. Therefore, Qin Muye''s interest in Hell Power shifted towards the Book of Death. Regarding the aliens, he preferred the original version rather than those merged with Hell Power. Although the Hell aliens increased in strength, they were inevitably limited, for the power of Hell was not something to trifle with. The interests of a world were significant, and thus Qin Muye needed to secure his place before that. He hadn''t even recorded these coordinates yet. If he were to leave now, how would the Crimson Invasion blast its way here when the time came? He certainly couldn''t side with Hell, as it couldn''t offer him any benefits. Only intelligent beings like humans would do. He was still fixated on the Alien Queen. He had captured an Iron Blood Warrior and taken it home to keep. In that case, the Alien Queen must follow suit, and then he could unleash an epic alien versus Iron Blood Warrior battle. He had thought about merging Crimson and Hell together, but he discovered that Hell Power carried a strong personal mark, just as the Crimson Magic emanating from Qin Muye seemed to enable others to gain certain Crimson abilities but also subjected them to certain limitations. Therefore, there was a significant difference between one Hell and another. The only similarity was that the entrances to all Hells were sealed, because even the weakest Hell''s Lord leaving Hell would be a tremendous disaster for humanity. There were many memories of the Book of Death in his mind, but they were all rather vague, so he couldn''t determine which one it was for a moment. Compared to a distinctive preacher who could be remembered at a glance, the name Book of Death indeed seemed far too commonplace. There must be demons at work when things are amiss, Qin Muye couldn''t help thinking of the Alien Queen''s former host, that Hell Witch. Qin Muye had never intended to kill the preacher, although he had dissected him several times, but the preacher didn''t care at all. Qin Muye stopped his current work, constantly pondering just what was the deal with these aliens. If they were to swarm and start a massive slaughter, there wouldn''t be any confusion. Qin Muye glanced at him, "Ready to talk now? Then, if I want to lift the seal ahead of time, what should I do?" "It''s been confirmed, everyone in the town is trembling with fear, and their emotions are gradually getting out of control. Some of them are preparing to flee the town," said the Evangelical Spirit Monster. "I think you should call for backup. If the Hell Witch really controls this insect Demon, combined with Lawrence, you won''t be able to hold them off," the Preacher warned aloud. "Understood, you go and take care of it," Qin Muye thought. The Alien Queen and Lawrence are in cahoots? "Not only do I intend to destroy these Aliens, but I also plan to kill Lawrence, and even clear out this very Hell beneath our feet," Qin Muye was not bluffing at all. He had brought a large amount of Crimson Invasion and had even tailored it to target Hell Power. "Tian Qi, since Lawrence is preparing to make a move, we should also get ready in advance. Let''s send them a gift when the time comes," Qin Muye ordered. "Yes, Master," Tian Qi felt a surge of excitement as well. He had been holding back for quite some time and was eager to show these Aliens and Lawrence a thing or two. They had been too passive for too long and were definitely feeling frustrated. "If the Hell Witch hasn''t died but instead gained control of the Aliens, doesn''t that give us a foundation?" "Call for backup? For what, a suicide mission? Don''t worry, I''m confident," Qin Muye said with apparent indifference. "Are you really sure?" the Preacher couldn''t help but ask. "You sure?" Qin Muye was puzzled. He knew about the Alien Queen''s impressive intelligence, but if she was deliberately creating panic, that posed a big problem. "Do you think I would stay if I weren''t sure?" Qin Muye retorted. "Lawrence is using fear to weaken the Seals, and if he moves quickly, the Seals will be undone by tomorrow night. This traitor must have gained the means to do so from some source," the Preacher suddenly announced. "Leave? How could I do that? Then how would I send off this gift." "Such a pity for the Aliens." "It seems these two have truly teamed up. I hope they aren''t planning on pledging allegiance to Hell together." "Ramp up the fear, but I need you to evacuate the Church as soon as possible. Once the entrance to Hell is unsealed, this place will become the Gate of Hell," the Preacher urged once more. Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Ruby Town Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Ruby Town ? [Additional garbled update, restoration at 3:50. If it can''t be restored, press and hold the chapter in the directory to redownload.] ''Hmm, definitely next time.'' ''This is not good, I should prioritize peace! I''ll have to think seriously before exploding things next time.'' "No rush, it''s just the beginning, the main show hasn''t even started yet. Why the hurry?" Qin Muye said nonchalantly. "Preacher, you wait here for a moment. I want to take a look in Hell, see if the Book of Death is dead. If it''s not, I''ll give it another stab. You shouldn''t go as with that tiny frame of yours, you''d turn into a Ruby statue if you stepped in." "After the other party leaves, let Tian Qi send ten Skeleton Soldiers to wipe them out, to prevent any leftovers," Qin Muye would either refrain from doing bad deeds and be a good person or follow through with his misdeeds to avoid future headaches. "Let''s get started, Mr. Preacher, and have a look at my specially prepared Ruby Feast," Qin Muye said with a light chuckle. "Okay, when Lawrence and the Alien Witch enter town, leave two to blow them up. Spread the rest evenly over Akman Town and inside Hell to give them a taste of love and peace." "With that skill, why do sealings when it''s better used as structural support?" "What about Lawrence?" Qin Muye asked. "Don''t worry, I have a hundred Crimson Invasions here, I guarantee everything inside and out will turn to Ruby," Qin Muye reassured. "When do you plan to make your move?" the Preacher asked. "What! We absolutely cannot let him succeed. Once the Book of Death, this Lord of Hell, leaves Hell, the disaster will definitely be worse than these insectoid Demons," the Preacher hurriedly said, though his calm tone made the anxious sentence seem somewhat awkward. "The Book of Death? I get it now, this old guy isn''t really siding with Hell, but plans on taking the Book of Death," Qin Muye finally understood Lawrence''s true intentions, different styles made it hard to coexist naturally. "A Hell Demon? Doesn''t quite match the style of this Hell''s Evil Spirit Army," Qin Muye noticed that the Evil Spirits in this Hell had bodies, they were not so-called Ghosts, just like pumpkin-headed Evil Spirits. But their style was easy to recognize, all Murderer types, which is why so many Murderers proliferated here. "Joseph, be careful, I... ahh~" A scream pierced the air, as the woman realized the figure behind her was not her husband, but a terrifying Alien, and her husband had already become a headless corpse, impaled by the Alien''s tail. The Fear was overwhelming. "They''re about to emerge, it seems they are waiting for the Alien Queen to free herself from the egg-laying apparatus. The news that they have turned themselves into Demons, allying with Hell, is now confirmed," said the Evangelical Spirit Monster. "Master, the coordinates for the Super-Space Transmission Channel have been adjusted. We are ready to deploy the Crimson Invasion," Tian Qi approached respectfully and said. "Master, the time has come, are you ready to act?" Tian Qi asked. another profit? Every being that came into contact with the Crimson Element, be it Evil Spirits, aliens, or even plants and buildings, crystallized into statues resembling rubies. He felt that ever since he got this ''sword,'' if he couldn''t beat them, he wanted to blow them up, and he constantly wanted to upgrade the ''sword''s'' power, to make the explosion more exhilarating. Tian Qi had many tentacles and excelled at multitasking. For now, the Skeleton Soldiers could double as suicide truck bombers. The Crimson Invasion wasn''t as devastating as a nuclear bomb; rather, it caused widespread crystallization and the infliction of Crimson Disease upon living beings. Like a gust of wind that blew over without any apparent damage, it simply eroded everything with the Crimson Element. A colossal black hole exuded bursts of chilly wind, revealing its true form. At this moment, the entire Akman Town seemed like a precious ruby town. If someone discovered this, the price of rubies would plummet. Under Tian Qi''s control, the Super-Space Transmission Channel swallowed up the skeleton Soldiers, each holding an activated Crimson Invasion, and then they disappeared into the predetermined areas. After all, being the Lord of Hell, one wouldn''t expect such a failure. The two quickly entered the town and headed towards the entrance to Hell. It wasn''t just in Akman Town where the explosion happened. Hell itself had been the target of twenty-five Crimson Invasions. After the explosion, the entrance to Hell was covered in Crimson Crystals, and inside Hell, the situation was likely not much better, as everything was virtually blown up the same way. This action was like the clarion call for a charge, as hordes of ferocious Alien creatures surged into Akman Town, completely besieging the Hell entrance. A strand of Fear dissipated, seeping into the seal of the Hell entrance, acting like the final straw that broke the camel''s back, causing the entire church to collapse instantaneously. Surely, Tian Qi was behind this little trick, as this time there were a hundred coordinates, not just one. After Qin Muye completed the calculations, he let Tian Qi carry out the operation. Otherwise, with Qin Muye''s normal human reaction speed, even with the boost from his Knowledge Attribute, he couldn''t manage on his own and had to let Tian Qi take over. If he waited until he returned and then came back, what if someone else got there first and seized the opportunity? That would be a huge loss for him. But before they had time to react, crimson brilliance burst forth, and countless Crimson Elements emerged from the Crystal. As for the Hell Demon Lawrence and Alien Witch Sonia, naturally, they too turned into crimson Crystal statues, whom Qin Muye had specifically taken care of. One must be prudent when undertaking tasks. Chapter 120: Chapter 120: SS-tier Evaluation, Generous Rewards Chapter 120: Chapter 120: SS-tier Evaluation, Generous Rewards ? [Additional update garbled, restoration at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long press this chapter to redownload.] As the Crimson Ancestor and possessing Expert Level understanding and mastery of the Crimson Element, controlling the Crimson Element was as simple as instinct to Qin Muye. Ultimately, Qin Muye thought for a moment and could only choose to give up the self- selected rare profession transfer certificate, as it was of no use. Certainly, he couldn''t have this thing keep him company in conversation, could he? As for how such a massive Evil Spirit Army could survive? For Qin Muye to use it, he would still need a profession slot, which he guessed could only be produced by instance vouchers. Waiting for the next option of a profession slot expansion voucher wouldn''t be too late. As long as it is a Champion Level Spirit Monster, it can become a rare profession, but to think converting into an epic profession would be too good to be true, Qin Muye had tried it and it remained just a rare profession. The entire temple was quite luxurious, only that it was carved and inlaid with some matters of blood sacrifice. If that were the case, it wouldn''t be messed up like this. Maybe even killing the Lord of Hell and seizing his position wouldn''t be a problem. This is due to a large amount of Crimson Element gathering and undergoing a decaying assimilation process, causing their crowding to rise. This temple wasn''t the spire-topped kind like those in Egypt, but rather a Mayan pyramid type of temple. This made the Book of Death quite awkward, don''t ask how Qin Muye could tell, it was shown by the human face on the cover of the Book of Death. Definitely, some ancient secret is hidden here. Besides, with Qin Muye''s financial resources now, rare professions were not that rare for him anymore; it''s more about the fit. Initially, he planned to give up the Troop Upgrade Voucher, considering he could mass produce Champion Level Spirit Monsters, but the timing was a bit of an issue. Upon comparison, the cost-performance ratio of rare professions was too low, so he had to give it up. Generally speaking, unless it was summoned like a pumpkin-headed Evil Spirit or the gates of Hell were unsealed, it would generally be forced into dormancy by the Book of Death. The next moment, Tian Qi spoke up, his flattery made Qin Muye embarrassed. If this got out, wouldn''t he get beaten up? Crimson Magic burst forth from his fingertips, dispersing the Crimson Elements within these Crimson Crystal Pillars, causing them to scatter like melted ice pillars, opening a pathway made of rubies towards Hell for Qin Muye and his companions. Being the Crimson Ancestor, he was naturally able to sense the Crimson Elements. He would be better off chatting with Tian Qi, who in every three sentences would compliment him two-and-a-half times, making the conversation much more comfortable. So now he began to suspect that perhaps the Book of Death wasn''t dead after all; after all, this thing was also the Lord of Hell, it should have some last-ditch tricks. As the Crimson Crystals on the Book of Death unfolded, a strong Hellish aura gradually emanated. The Book of Death looked terrified, ''You two are insane.'' The Book of Death was dumbfounded; he thought the powerful Tian Qi was the Lord of Hell, but it turned out that the weakling hiding behind was? Isn''t there something wrong with this? Before the Book of Death could complete its third sentence, it was struck across the face by Tian Qi''s tentacle, and the entire book''s body exploded into a multitude of pages scattering down. Following this ruby pathway into Hell, the sight naturally became dominated by numerous Crimson Crystal statues, all part of the Evil Spirit Army in this Hell - albeit with lackluster strength - currently around Tier 3, with their power fluctuating between ordinary and elite of Tier 3. [3. Self-selected Special Building Blueprints x1] [2. 100,000 units of four types of Special Resources] [1. Self-selected Special Building Blueprints x1] [10. Designated Reward +1] "Master, we''ve found the Book of Death, it''s in a temple resembling a pyramid not far from here," reported an Evangelical Spirit Monster. "The origins of this Hell are quite intriguing indeed," Qin Muye surmised from the murals, confirming that the building was man-made and, more importantly, it was once a site for human sacrifices. "Standing before you is the great Crimson Ancestor, the Supreme Scholar who masters thousands of secrets, and the Supreme Lord who commands all life forms." "Now, you have three choices: first, be my book; second, I beat you up and you be my book; third, I kill you." "Oh- let me think, which Lord of Hell graces my humble Hell? I am indeed honored," the Book of Death complimented in a fawning tone after a brief awkward moment. "You two, come over and block for me; I think this thing might try to betray me," Qin Muye pulled over two Evangelical Spirit Monsters as meat shields and signaled to Tian Qi to be alert; if the book dared to make a move, let the book also taste what tentacle play was about. "Cough, keep it low-key, don''t be too flamboyant," Qin Muye softly suggested. "Alright, let''s do as you said," Qin Muye agreed with Tian Qi without waiting for the Book of Death to plead, as he wanted the information recorded in the Book of Death, not a talking book. "It can also let you control all the armies of evil spirits in Hell!!!" "It turns out this thing isn''t dead yet, you''re the only one that slipped through the net," Qin Muye commented. "Indeed, it''s not dead yet; this thing has quite the tenacity and seems to be preparing to break free," Qin Muye observed. "Beat it up," Qin Muye said expressionlessly. "Beat it to death," he added. "Wait, I''m willing to..." "Wait, I can make you the Lord of Hell!!!" "Wait, wait, I-ah~~" "Lead the way," Qin Muye decisively said. "Stop babbling, babble nonsense again and I''ll kill you," Qin Muye said, frustrated, did he really think he was a looping machine? "Ah, this...the rewards have increased, but the problem is, the voucher for expanding my profession slot was refreshed away." Chapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle Chapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence Chapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic Crystal Chapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit Monster Chapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood Technology Chapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact]No?v(el)B\\jnn [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the Spaceship Chapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal Technique Chapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six Servers Chapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms Supply Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between Servers Chapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0 Chapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the Splurge Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon Technology Chapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack! Chapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the Ground Chapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break Even Chapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the Outcome Chapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escape Chapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming Fees Chapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Churchs Call for Help Chapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 141: Chapter 143: King of Ruby Chapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle]No?v(el)B\\jnn [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Churchs Little Gift Chapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart.No?v(el)B\\jnn If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 143: Chapter 145: Title Quest Chapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated Servers Chapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type Territories Chapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the Storm Chapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder Keg Chapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get Messy Chapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use.No?v(el)B\\jnn Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient God Chapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier Servers Chapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince Wang Chapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter Box Chapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure Chest Chapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of Thanatos Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdins Uncle Meets the Lettuce Girl Chapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose? Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...Collapsed Chapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10]No?v(el)B\\jnn [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation? Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline Potion Chapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father! Chapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of Corinth Chapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of Pleiades Chapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdins Lamp Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree Goddess Chapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus? Chapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinion Chapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the Goddess Chapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take People Chapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability.No?v(el)B\\jnn For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the Darkness Chapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10]No?v(el)B\\jnn [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworldè·¯Dionysus Chapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by This Chapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... Arrogant Chapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the Netherworld Chapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp God Chapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother Goddess Chapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death God Chapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God Asopus Chapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something Fishy Chapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - Sisyphus Chapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized.No?v(el)B\\jnn Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact è·¯ Dragon Kings Divine Power Chapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2]No?v(el)B\\jnn [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race Bloodline Chapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference.No?v(el)B\\jnn Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into Everything Chapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points]No?v(el)B\\jnn [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 184: Chapter 186: Talentè·¯Life Script, Talentè·¯Unrivaled Soldiers Chapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over.No?v(el)B\\jnn The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hellè·¯Transylvania City Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase.No?v(el)B\\jnn "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Dont Chapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized.No?v(el)B\\jnn Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a Sharp Sword being unsheathed? Chapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20]No?v(el)B\\jnn [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of Dracula Chapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaias Blessing è·¯ Earth Protection Chapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing Machine Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication Network Chapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return? Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and Sacrifice Chapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant? Chapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving Skeletons Chapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years Ago Chapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient God Chapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All Parties Chapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat Up Chapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 200: Chapter 202: Its Decided, Its You, Fire Hell Abyss Chapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake è·¯ Satan Chapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking Authority Chapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use.No?v(el)B\\jnn Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces Alignment Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient Gods Power Chapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off! Chapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to Transform Chapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to TransformChapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally Completed Chapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally CompletedChapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 208: Chapter 210: Im Here to Discuss Terms.JPG Chapter 208: Chapter 210: I''m Here to Discuss Terms.JPGChapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to TransformChapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of Races Chapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of RacesChapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally CompletedChapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 210: Chapter 212: Eldest Son - Wisdom Tree Chapter 210: Chapter 212: Eldest Son - Wisdom TreeChapter 208: Chapter 210: I''m Here to Discuss Terms.JPGChapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to TransformChapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 211: Chapter 213: The Buyer of the Lords Ascension Scroll Chapter 211: Chapter 213: The Buyer of the Lord''s Ascension ScrollChapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of RacesChapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally CompletedChapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 212: Chapter 214: Ancient Gods Descendants Hunting Plan Chapter 212: Chapter 214: Ancient God''s Descendants Hunting PlanChapter 210: Chapter 212: Eldest Son - Wisdom TreeChapter 208: Chapter 210: I''m Here to Discuss Terms.JPGChapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to TransformChapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 213: Chapter 215: The Fall of the Elf Kings Royal Court Chapter 213: Chapter 215: The Fall of the Elf King''s Royal CourtChapter 211: Chapter 213: The Buyer of the Lord''s Ascension ScrollChapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of RacesChapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally CompletedChapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 214: Chapter 216: The Divine Dripping with Wealth Chapter 214: Chapter 216: The Divine Dripping with WealthChapter 212: Chapter 214: Ancient God''s Descendants Hunting PlanChapter 210: Chapter 212: Eldest Son - Wisdom TreeChapter 208: Chapter 210: I''m Here to Discuss Terms.JPGChapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to TransformChapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God''s PowerChapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking AuthorityChapter 200: Chapter 202: It''s Decided, It''s You, Fire Hell AbyssChapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All PartiesChapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years AgoChapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant?Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return?Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing MachineChapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of DraculaChapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don''tChapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled SoldiersChapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template - Human Race BloodlineChapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - SisyphusChapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God AsopusChapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother GoddessChapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp GodChapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... ArrogantChapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤DionysusChapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take PeopleChapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinionChapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree GoddessChapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of PleiadesChapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father!Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation?Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose?Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of ThanatosChapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter BoxChapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier ServersChapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get MessyChapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the StormChapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated ServersChapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church''s ''Little GiftChapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church''s Call for HelpChapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escapeChapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break EvenChapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack!Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the SplurgeChapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between ServersChapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six ServersChapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the SpaceshipChapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit MonsterChapter 122: Chapter 124: Mutual Connection of Presence and Absence ? [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload] Previously, as an instance, no matter how long one stayed in the Horror Universe, returning would always mean only 24 hours had passed, but now without the power of the "Lord Era" maintained by the instance ticket, there is definitely a difference. Before, it was the Hell from the Book of Death; now, it belongs to Qin Muye. Under normal circumstances, he should have gone the day after returning, but yesterday Qin Muye was adapting to the new Hell Power in his own body, so it got delayed. By the time he finished dealing with affairs, it was already dark; thus, he simply continued with the Dragon Vein experiment from before, and only this morning did the Dark Hand come over. The entire domain is well organized under the management of Dark Hand; for someone with a mismatched profession like him to interfere would likely cause trouble. This Lord of Hell''s ability turned out to be quite useful; the entrance was not sealed, so without the Super-Space Transmission Channel, Qin Muye could still use his teleportation ability. For the people of the Hell Church and the Church Court to arrive at Qin Muye''s Hell was no simple feat. Although there was no Evil Spirit Army, the Crimson environment contains malice towards everything, so they had to wear protective suits developed by Qin Muye to avoid contracting the Crimson Disease and being eroded into Crimson Crystals over time. Tea was served again, a scene that annoyed Tian Qi because it was the tea he had ordered the Evangelical Spirit Monster to brew for Qin Muye; yet before Qin Muye could even drink it, Dark Hand had taken it for his own use. Because of the Crimson series of weapons Qin Muye trafficked, the situation, which could have exploded at any moment, exhibited a bizarre calmness-the wars that were always on the brink of ignition had now ceased. The lavishness of that attire made it obvious at a glance that it belonged to the wealthy, not only with great attributes but also excellent for showing off. Once inside, Qin Muye could feel the entire Hell as if it were a book in his hand, open and with nothing hidden from his view. A whole day passed in a flash, and Dark Hand still hadn''t returned. If it weren''t for the lack of activity at the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate and the absence of a death notification, he would have used the Lord Summon to call Dark Hand and the others back at the first opportunity. He had also found the reason for his weakness, which was the erosion from a massive amount of Crimson Element. While it wouldn''t kill him, living would also be somewhat difficult. Now it seems that the time in both worlds is synchronized. Tian Qi was akin to a fanatic, while Dark Hand was a politician; their personalities were worlds apart. If it weren''t for Qin Muye''s deterrence with the trafficked Crimson series weapons, putting all else aside, the True Dragon Emperor would have taken the opportunity presented by the Dragon Blood event to start sweeping across the continent. If Qin Muye were not here, Tian Qi would truly act recklessly without regard for the greater good. Retrieval did not require any physical effort; simply a thought was enough. The Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command didn''t need to worry, as the Crimson Ancestor''s Lord Talent had granted his domain adaptability to the Crimson Element, so the Spirit Monsters didn''t have to fear being affected by the Crimson Element. Universe, where there were no Lords. [Point awards are now being distributed] [First place...] [The limited-time event: Dragon Blood has ended, unused points in the point shop will be retained] "Master, you should inspect Hell in the Horror Universe today and participate in a cooperative council with the human upper echelons of the Horror Universe," suggested Black Hand as he approached, holding Qin Muye''s Crimson outfit in hand. "Please, everyone take a seat, and if you have any queries, feel free to ask directly; my master will respond if he can," said Black Hand with a smile. "This way, I can control this Hell with the dual powers of the Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor." "This Hell seems a bit empty." "You decide on these small matters; making an appearance isn''t a big deal," Qin Muye said, focusing on the integration of Hell Power and Crimson Elements and not intending to interfere with Black Hand''s decisions. "Now, the entire Akman Town and its surrounding environment have been sealed off by the Hell Church and the Church Court. You can approach them on your own, Black Hand; I won''t go. If anything important arises, contact me via the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate. I need to figure out a way to integrate Hell Power with Crimson Elements." "I remember, this succession of events is indeed troublesome. How''s the investigation of the time flow speed between the two realms progressing?" Qin Muye inquired. "Yes, Master, however, based on your previous description, these two powers may reject your current identity as the Lord of Hell. When the time comes, they may need to speak with you in detail," Black Hand knew that he was merely representing Qin Muye, and even if he had the authority to make decisions, they would still have to meet Qin Muye in person. "Find a place to sit and talk amongst yourselves. I''ve got some work to finish here," Qin Muye said, not lifting his head while casually continuing his integration work. "Understood, Master," said Black Hand as he was sent out of Hell by Qin Muye, with the Deacon Spirit Monsters and an additional fifty Evangelical Spirit Monsters in tow. "The two powers currently cannot coexist; they require further integration to do so." "Alright, then let''s set off," Qin Muye said as he donned his Crimson suit. He opened the gates to the Horror Universe through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. The location was naturally his own territory in Hell. "1-to-1, Master. Don''t worry, it won''t take too long," Black Hand had brought up this issue yesterday, so Qin Muye had given him the Super-Space Transmission Channel to test the time flow speed. Chapter 215: Chapter 217: Vaguely Revealing a Corner of Ancient Secrets Chapter 215: Chapter 217: Vaguely Revealing a Corner of Ancient SecretsChapter 213: Chapter 215: The Fall of the Elf King''s Royal CourtChapter 211: Chapter 213: The Buyer of the Lord''s Ascension ScrollChapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of RacesChapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally CompletedChapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off!Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces'' AlignmentChapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ SatanChapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat UpChapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient GodChapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving SkeletonsChapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and SacrificeChapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication NetworkChapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia''s Blessing ¡¤ Earth ProtectionChapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ''Sharp Sword'' being unsheathed?Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania CityChapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into EverythingChapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine PowerChapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something FishyChapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death GodChapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger''s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a TopicChapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the NetherworldChapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by ThisChapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the DarknessChapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the GoddessChapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus?Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdin''s LampChapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of CorinthChapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline PotionChapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...CollapsedChapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin''s Uncle Meets the Lettuce GirlChapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure ChestChapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince WangChapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient GodChapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder KegChapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type TerritoriesChapter 143: Chapter 145: Title QuestChapter 141: Chapter 143: King of RubyChapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming FeesChapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the OutcomeChapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the GroundChapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon TechnologyChapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms SupplyChapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal TechniqueChapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood TechnologyChapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product - Magic CrystalChapter 121: Chapter 123: Talent - Lord of Hell, Divine Artifact - Holy Blood Bottle ? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "500%?" Qin Muye looked at his learning ability talent. The enhancements in other talents were quite standard, simply doubling, but his learning ability had shot up directly from 200% to 500%, an extra 100% increase. "Once I get the professional expansion voucher, I should find a rare scholar type profession." "Well, moving my territory into hell is much simpler than moving hell into my territory." "So now I have a difficult problem laid out before me, how do I move my portion of hell from the Horror Universe back to the Magic Continent?" [...] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +1, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +1] [Lord of Hell: You have dominated a different plane hell, Hell Power Rank +2, Territory Hell Power Adaptability +2] [Harvest: Food production within the territory +10%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All spirit monster morale +2, life value increased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: Number of spirit monsters recruited increased by 10%, recruitment cost decreased by 10%] [Spirit Monster Commander: All spirit monsters'' attack power increased by 10%, defensive power increased by 10%] [Holy Blood Bottle] [Attribute] [All heroes, troop life value limit daily +10] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x100%)] [All heroes, troop life value limit increased (Territory Rank x1000) points] [All heroes, troop regeneration limit increased (Territory Rank ¡Á100) points] [Abundant Resources: All output within the territory +5%] [Crimson Ancestor: Crimson Element Rank +2, Territory Crimson Element Adaptability +2] [Academic Research: Every level of knowledge +20] [Learning Ability: Gain an extra 500% experience when acquiring experience] [Note: This different plane is not located in the 9527 Magic Continent and requires the credential: Lord of Hell Remains, please choose this talent carefully] Thus, for the time being, entry and exit could only rely on Flying Magic, and the Alchemy Tower was more like a combination of an arrow tower and a lookout tower. It could not only store heavy weapons but also expanded along with the Magic City Wall, approximately one station per hundred meters. Unfortunately, it was a blank stock. If he wanted various heavy weapons, he would have to install them himself. as long as he didn''t wish to die, no one would dare provoke Qin Muye. As for antisocial individuals? Such people simply couldn''t meet Qin Muye, who always hid in the Mage Tower. Once the Mage Tower turned into a Floating City and moved into his Hell, it would be perfectly safe. Even though he had come back now, there were still many issues to resolve, including dealing with the Hell Church and Church Court of the Horror Universe during trade and researching their whispering, including Iron Blood Warrior Technology waiting to be studied in his territory. The Talent wasn''t bad, but it was a pity that it only related to the territory and not to profession or attributes. Thankfully, his reason still remained intact. He hadn''t truly tried to split himself in two, as even if he did, it was highly unlikely that he would split perfectly. The greater likelihood was that the lower half of the body would emerge from the upper half. If there weren''t enough in number, he would even think of exchanging for the Divine Artifact, Dragon King''s Divine Power. He was certain that the True Dragon Emperor definitely possessed the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and Wang Junzi might have the Ghost King Cloak combined with the Cursed Armor. Therefore, Qin Muye never felt that owning multiple Divine Artifacts meant he could win against the top ranked lords. If he could do it, why couldn''t others? It was merely that Qin Muye had come from behind. Therefore, there was a possibility to find a way to detach the Hell, a different plane, from the Horror Universe. It was not that Qin Muye didn''t have time. Because he had five self-selected items, this time he chose treasures for preserving life: the Vitality Ring, Life Ring, and Vitality Blood Bottle. With the presence of the Holy Blood Bottle, the survivability of his troops and heroes had naturally greatly increased. As a Divine Artifact, if it didn''t perform unbelievably, wouldn''t that be a waste? Sometimes he even wanted to split himself in half to see if the regenerative power boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle could allow him to split into two. In this process, he also casually opened up the self-selected Advanced Treasures. This was a different Plane, not a building, and probably even the Super-Space Transmission Channel couldn''t compete. The special thing about these two items was that once they were built, they could grow with the territory. Just as the Territory Rank increased and the range expanded, so too would the Magic City Wall always be at the edge of the territory, forming protection. The only awkward thing was that there were no city gates... These three Advanced Treasures combined formed the Divine Artifact Holy Blood Bottle. The Holy Blood Bottle had only four attributes, but they were incredibly outrageous: a percentage, a fixed value, and regeneration; for example, Qin Muye, his Life Value was now not 100%, but 400%. As for the specific amount of increase, he wasn''t sure, as the Life Value of heroes and lords was shown in percentages, unlike the troops which used a fixed number. Later, once he had analyzed the Iron Blood Technology, he would no longer be on the same level as other lords. While other lords were still struggling against each other, Qin Muye, with Hell and the Floating City, would directly ascend to the cosmos. Unfortunately, Crimson Understanding and Mastery as well as Hell Understanding Mastery, these four skills did not advance in rank, still only at the Expert Level. He presumed it wouldn''t be so easy to freeload an upgrade; at least he would need to ascend his talent a few more times, after all, this was only the first ascension. Chapter 216 Chapter 218: Erosion Level 80%! Chapter 216 Chapter 218: Erosion Level 80%! [Additional chapters with garbled text will be restored by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "From the very start, there was never a chance, otherwise, I would have put in more effort." "Also, prepare to evacuate to the Horror Universe at any moment. Ensure all Spirit Monsters are ready, with no mistakes." Qin Muye added. "No one else has left either, probably to scavenge for events and resources." Qin Muye didn''t think the other Lords still wanted to save the world, they were more likely packing up their valuables in preparation to leave. "Yes, master, everything will be arranged properly," Black Hand replied with a solemn expression. He too knew that the Magic Continent was beyond saving, and that the looting operation would need to be suspended. The focus now was on devising a better evacuation strategy. "Hiss¡ªaren''t these tendrils from the Monster Mother?" Qin Muye, observing the data sent by Black Hand through the Magic Network, noticed something enormous undulating beneath the soil. Every now and then, pale grey tendrils could be seen rising from the ground, forming enormous ravines before disappearing again. "I plan to conscript all the Spirit Monsters scattered outside back here. Black Hand, arrange for their inspection," Qin Muye said. "This is only at 80%. What if it reaches 90%? Wouldn''t the Monster Mother''s body be fully restored?" "The Monster Mother''s body is beginning to regain activity," Qin Muye thought. "Master, there seems to be an issue with the ground," Black Hand hurried over with a grave voice. "Ever since the Erosion Level reached 50%, it seems it''s impossible to completely eliminate the influence of the Monster Mother, which grows stronger by the day," Qin Muye said, rather helplessly. The Centaur God, the Cave Dweller God, and a host of other Divines were all plundered. Those who didn''t resist were beaten half to death but left alive, while those who did resist had themselves and their Divine Countries completely destroyed. Furthermore, from Qin Muye''s observations, the higher the Rank, the less likely one could overpower those of higher Ranks. For example, Qin Muye at Rank 4 could take on Rank 6, but the True Dragon Emperor at Rank 6 probably couldn''t overpower Rank 8, although taking down Rank 7 would likely pose no problem. However, he didn''t dwell on the thought too much. If he could plunder, naturally other Lords could too. It couldn''t be that only he had the power to take action, that would be too self-centered. Excluding the possibility of someone like Long Aotian, who might consistently maintain such capability. After all, Qin Muye had not truly witnessed it himself; most of it was conjecture based on his own data. Apart from this, the corresponding races also suffered a great blow. The Royal Capitals where the races resided were leveled, and a massive number of their powerful members died. Based on the data and analysis at hand, it seemed that not even all six Lords combined could match this Monster Mother, not even at Rank 7. But the problem was that all those who came to present themselves were weaklings. Forget about Gold Treasure Chests, there were hardly any Silver Treasure Chests, most were just Bronze Treasure Boxes without even a ''Hero'' suffix. There are also differences within the same Rank; take Qin Muye, for instance. If he were at Rank 6, he would be roughly equivalent to another True Dragon Emperor, extremely powerful. Otherwise, without the Elf God sample, it would take Qin Muye much more time and effort to perfect it later on, which was unacceptable to him. Had he known about it earlier, it would be fine, but finding out only after the issue had arisen, the hole had become as big as the sky. There were also quite a few native inhabitants who thought Qin Muye was a soft Tier 4 "persimmon" ripe for squeezing. Qin Muye warmly welcomed them, for after all, who wouldn''t like others coming to deliver Points and Treasure Boxes? It was just a server, and now it was battered and bruised. Even if they managed to beat the Ancient God back to Death, it would also make the world their enemy, and more importantly, a large amount of Resources had changed due to the influence of Ancient God''s Power. The Different Plane Floating City taught the native inhabitants with overwhelming firepower what it meant to be tough. They did not dare to provoke the True Dragon Emperor because of his great strength, and now they did not dare to provoke Qin Muye either, which naturally was because he had enough power now. Therefore, the malice towards Lords and Divine Beings was undeniable, but awkwardly, the power of these native forces was just too weak, completely incapable of defeating any Lord. Hence, the top priority now was to thoroughly research the Elf God. The Elf God and his Divine Country were closely related. The Divine Country was now barely holding on due to the high concentration of Ancient God''s Power, and if it collapsed, the Elf God and his followers would all perish along with it. This Magic Continent Server served as a place to farm Points, and everything he could farm was a profit. After the event ended and he claimed 10 pieces of Advanced Treasure of his choice, he could go to the Horror Universe to develop interstellar realms. This caused Qin Muye to miss out, only looting the Treasure Vaults of the racial gods. Moreover, this trade was becoming more and more difficult, because other Lords were also starting to take action¡ªswift, precise, and ruthless, not leaving even a feather for Qin Muye, which made him somewhat helpless for a time. These Spirit Monsters relied on Mimicry to infiltrate various races and native forces to gather various kinds of intelligence. These were tasks done by Qin Muye''s Spirit Monsters. The other Lords were slightly less brutal when they acted, wanting only Resources, unlike Qin Muye, who caused mass slaughter because he aimed to kill the Ancient God''s Descendants. This entire world belonged to the Ancient Gods, and it was unlikely that Qin Muye and his foreign group would win. If he really wanted to fix things, it wasn''t impossible; he could go seek powerful assistance from fairy tale stories, but after calculating, Qin Muye found it to be not worth it. If it were not for the group of Lords, probably only the unfortunate Divine Beings would oppose the Ancient God Revival, because looking at the current situation, the revival of the Ancient Gods seemed to be what most desired¡ªthe upper echelons were the Descendants of Ancient Gods, the middle echelons were the Ancient God''s Minions, and the lower echelons were the followers of the Ancient Gods. But this whole mess had already brought the Erosion Level to 79%, a rapid progression that was unstoppable. As for the limited-time activity after the Ancient God Revival, Qin Muye did not really want to participate. Since it was called a limited-time activity, it could well be a survival mission. Ever since he learned about the affairs related to the Ancient Gods, Qin Muye completely discarded his initial thought of saving the world. As a mature force, having a complete Intelligence System was essential, but under the current circumstances, intelligence wasn''t of much use. They needed to quickly conscript these Spirit Monsters back, lest there be losses later. Chapter 217 Chapter 219: The Revival of the Ancient God Chapter 217 Chapter 219: The Revival of the Ancient God [Additional update error, restored at 3:50, if unable to restore, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download] "It''s not a treasure, it''s a rank." Qin Muye figured out the reason immediately. "Well, everyone''s grown from a tree, the origin of this world is really interesting." "The Elf God is gone, alas, I promised to protect him, and yet there he died right before my eyes, which really breaks my heart." Qin Muye looked at the dying Elf God with a pained expression. "How''s the situation in the other Lords'' territories?" Qin Muye was actually quite curious about how the other Lords were countering the tentacles of this race''s mother. "The breeding of life?" "It seems there''s a corresponding treasure, these Lords really have a considerable foundation." Black Hand transmitted the information through the Magic Network. "To tell the truth, I''m quite reluctant to leave, although these Lords are competing both openly and secretly, they haven''t done so overtly." Qin Muye felt that although they didn''t mesh well, at least they didn''t stab each other in the back when they needed to be united. "If it continues to increase like this, won''t it be fully resurrected in just a couple of days?" Qin Muye looked at the erosion level, saying that ''erosion level'' was no longer fitting, it could completely be called ''resurrection level'' now. [True Dragon Emperor: The situation isn''t optimistic, parting on good terms, if fate allows, see you another day] 100% Erosion Level... 90% Erosion Level, tumors fell to the ground, moving with breath-like surprises. 95% Erosion Level, inside the tumors, various races were hatching, new ones, normal ones, out of place with the overall environment. Of course, that''s for now, if the erosion level continues to rise, it might not stay that way. The remaining few also spoke up at this time, there was no need for harsh words now, being from the same world and holding no grudges, it was nothing more than a matter of interests. They should at least wait until they received their rewards to say such things. After all, he is an Elf God, right? Points, after all, are a universal thing, the more the better, and Qin Muye was also farming them, though not as quickly as others because he was passing directly through with his Floating City, ranging from Ancient God followers to minions and even relics, the points varied. Seeing this, Qin Muye also conducted a dissection in tears for an hour, only to find there was no value left. If the Magic Continent was still around, even without recruiting, cooperation would be extremely beneficial. Previously, he had no direct sensation toward Ancient God''s Bloodline, but after the erosion level reached 80% and he witnessed the dominance of the mother of races, Qin Muye understood that this reward of Ancient God''s Bloodline was exceptional, truly a top-tier bloodline, or else it could not rank first. When it comes to the number of Heroes, Qin Muye certainly had many, but not as high a Level as other Lords. Most of his Heroes were from the Life System and Support System, and most of them relied on the experience upgrades provided by the energy-type buildings in his territory. Fortunately, these tentacles were not under control, acting more on instinct and showing no aggressive tendencies toward his territory. None of the Lords had left yet, seemingly waiting for the reward, especially the top three: True Dragon Emperor, demon-subduing scholar, and Wang Junzi. A nameless Fear erupted, and right on time, the event settlement came through¡ªrewards received, and immediately, the top five on the leaderboard disappeared. Having received their rewards, they naturally left. Qin Muye transported the Floating City from Different Plane to the Horror Universe using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. A gigantic, pale gray tree sprouted from the ground, occupying the entire Magic Continent. Eyes on its canopy opened. If he encounters other Elf Gods after server switching, Qin Muye could also host an Elf God Expo. By then, he''d just sit there and collect tickets. One Divine Artifact to see it and another when leaving. Those who couldn''t pay could be hung as exhibits in the expo. Consequently, the tentacles couldn''t affect the Lords'' territories, or perhaps they had already been cleared out. With the assistance of the Magic Network, Magic could be released; otherwise, if he left the territory of the Floating City, the Magic Power would likely become chaotic and transform. There were battle-type Heroes too, but their leveling efficiency had decreased since all were now using high-tech weapons inside the Floating City, greatly reducing the opportunities to face enemies head-on. However, they had not slackened their training but had instead increased the training volume. It wasn''t time to despair and leave yet, so why start stirring emotions? This felt more like a natural disaster than a man-made one, not something ordinary people could resist. True Dragon Emperor might be overbearing, but he hadn''t been harsh with Qin Muye, who knows what could happen on other servers. If it really came to fighting, it would not just be one against ten, but a chaotic massacre across the city. To say there was no value was false, as the bodies of the opponents still had some value and could also be used as collectibles. It was merely a matter of killing wherever he went. As for taking the first place, any discerning eye could see that the rankings were already set. It was less about snatching a rank and more about earning Points. As for fighting a hundred alone, forget about it, unless wearing Stone Statue Ghost Armor. It seems the mother of races planned to reshape the Magic Continent into a world suitable for Itself, which means re-melting earth, water, fire, and wind. Chapter 123: 125: Bestselling Product - Magic Crystal Chapter 123: Chapter 125: Bestselling Product ¨C Magic Crystal [Additional update gibberish, recovery at 3:50. If it can¡¯t be recovered, open the directory and press and hold this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem,¡± Qin Muye handed out another Magic Crystal, and after the other party tried it, his expression changed as well. ¡°The Magic Crystals outside of Hell and those within are not of the same concentration. Don¡¯t even think about exploiting the Magic Crystals inside Hell on your own; they must undergo a concentration reduction before you can absorb and convert them. Otherwise, it¡¯s no different from swallowing poison.¡± ¡°Gentlemen, these two clauses are a bit too bullying, aren¡¯t they?¡± Black Hand pointed out the controversy. ¡°Also, I must remind you that I¡¯m giving you the Magic Crystals outside of Hell, but you¡¯d best not sneak in while we¡¯re not in Hell. Without my protection, even with these protective suits, you¡¯d still end up as a Ruby statue.¡± ¡°Keep it in your mouth,¡± Qin Muye spoke directly, for if it wasn¡¯t for the greed for the resources of this world, he would have already killed these people trying to plot against him. Alas, to gain something, one must let go first. ¡°Tonight, by tonight, I will give Scholar a definite explanation,¡± the negotiation representative of the Hell Church was the first to set the example. ¡°Magic Power is a consumable. The Magic Power gained from absorbing Magic Crystals is stored in the body and needs a substantial number of Magic Crystals to replenish once it¡¯s used up. Currently, only my Hell can produce Magic Crystals.¡± ¡°Rest assured, I won¡¯t always stay in Hell. For me, this place is more of a trading post; I spend most of my time in my territory. Whether you can come to an agreement today or not, I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°You communicate on your own; I won¡¯t wait for you. The interests of a mere world are not enough to make me lose the benefits of other worlds.¡± ¡°Clear all these Magic Scrolls, Magic Items, Magical Treasures, and all other materials from the front. We¡¯re selling this stuff,¡± said Qin Muye as he dug up a Crimson Crystal from the ground. ¡°This way, you can completely rely on your own to counter-attack Hell. Does anyone want to give it a try?¡± ¡°What?¡± The leaders of both parties were somewhat dumbfounded. How did things change? ¡°So, whether you want to seal Hell or whatever, it has no effect on me at all. The Lord of Hell might be a disaster to you, but to me, it¡¯s just an embellishment in front of a title.¡± ¡°We need to communicate with the higher-ups about this matter...¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe it, you can try it on the spot. More importantly, if a lot of Magic Power accumulates in the body, you¡¯ll have the ability to extend your life, even to the point of immortality.¡± ¡°I call this object a Magic Crystal, meaning Magic Power Crystal. People can absorb it and then transform it into Magic Power. This type of energy is similar to Hell Power, but the only difference is that this power doesn¡¯t belong to anyone; it belongs only to the absorber and has no side effects.¡± The negotiators of both forces exchanged glances. In their eyes, this was Qin Muye pressuring them. Magic Crystals were essentially the Elemental Core formed by Qin Muye combining the Crimson Element and Hell Power. What he said wasn¡¯t wrong, but there was a prerequisite¡ªQin Muye was not in the Horror Universe. Otherwise, the source of the Magic Crystal would be Qin Muye himself. Qin Muye appeared quite indifferent; this was a time when he couldn¡¯t let the other party take advantage of him. Qin Muye handed out the Magic Crystal, watching the people from both forces. With a flick of his wrist, a flame expanded in the palm of his hand, forming a Fireball the size of a human head. The three-day negotiation went relatively smoothly, but the Hell Church and Church Court seemed to be very wary of Qin Muye and his group. However, due to the Crimson Invasion plus Hell not being Sealed, they didn¡¯t make it too obvious. The Spirit Monster from Govern One Side, however, easily noticed their cautiousness. He could tell that the two forces never really intended to cooperate. The so-called smooth progress was just a fac?ade. Their true aim was those two conditions. He had naturally heard the disputes and then stood up, a move that almost scared the representatives of the Hell Church and Church Court to death. They thought the Lord of Hell, Qin Muye, was about to explode. At these words, the face of the Hell Church negotiator turned very ugly. He naturally felt the wonder of the Magic Crystal and even sensed that his own body, eroded by Hell Power, had recovered quite a bit. If he could obtain enough Magic Crystals to convert into Magic Power, he really could return to his Peak. If they could properly utilize Magic Crystals, this new Product of the Exotic Realm, then counterattacking Hell wouldn¡¯t be a big issue. The Church Court negotiator saw the expression of the Hell Church negotiator and felt uneasy. The other party¡¯s expression naturally indicated that they weren¡¯t lying. At this moment, face didn¡¯t matter anymore; interests were what mattered. This left everyone even more confused. This was a brand new Energy Element, combining both the Crimson and Hell Powers. It had to be said thanks to the once-enhanced Talent of Qin Muye, or else he might not have been able to integrate the two energies so quickly. This was something everyone would be tempted by, especially since it could also Repair the aftereffects left by the erosion of the Hell Power. This way of gaining Power was unthinkable, unlike seeking Power from other Hells, where one had to endure the erosion and painful torment of Hell Power. Besides, he really felt there were no aftereffects, and the Magic Power obtained belonged to him. Qin Muye referred to this brand new force as the Red Prison Element. He chose the last character of each word, for otherwise calling it ¡®Red Land¡¯ would indeed be odd. The entire Crimson Elemental Crystal had been converted into Magic Crystals, including those in Hell and in Akman Town. Previously, without Magic Crystals, they naturally used various items from the Magic System. Now with Magic Crystals, a business with no capital, they naturally wanted to make a huge fortune. Chapter 124: 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit Monster Chapter 124: Chapter 126: 4th Order Dragon Blood Spirit Monster [Additional update error code; restore by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory, press and hold the chapter, and re-download.] In any case, it turned into a cooperation among the four parties. As for the demon crystals given to the two forces, those were actually substandard products. Otherwise, how could Qin Muye give them away? Qin Muye wasn¡¯t at all worried about other forces infiltrating Hell. Those without fear could enter, but if anyone really could come and go freely, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t be able to stop it. As for Rank 6, that belonged to the Divine level. Unless Qin Muye captured a dragon Divine, chances were he could only rely on the Red Prison Element formed from the combination of Crimson and Hell, or form stronger bloodline skills by combining more races. Once Qin Muye reached Level 30 and elevated his territory to Rank 4, as soon as all the Demon Spirit Monsters transformed into Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters, he could also squeeze into the first tier using his troops, especially those enhanced by the Holy Blood Bottle, relying on the Blood Burning skill to exchange blood for attack power. There was no chance of salvation now. Didn¡¯t you see how wary these major powers were of him? His identity was the Lord of Hell. Once the Hell Church, Church Court, or even the Federation states didn¡¯t need him, cutting him off after use was the latest operation. This time, for Qin Muye, the profit was real¡ªmore profitable than arms dealing. Who could bear this? Therefore, his movements were always monitored by the major forces. As soon as he left his territory, it would definitely attract the attention of all parties. After much effort, Qin Muye finally managed to create Rank 4 Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters. The follow-up would probably be Rank 5 Dragon Vein Spirit Monsters, and that was the limit of the dragon species¡¯ potential. After the cooperation was established, Qin Muye delivered one ton of demon crystals to each party right away, considering it the first batch of goods. As for the payment, it could be collected a month later. Besides, there was nothing in them, just some Red Prison Element Cores. Without Qin Muye¡¯s refinement, these things wouldn¡¯t count as demon crystals at all. Taking them out could definitely lead to a huge disaster, which Qin Muye had also warned about. Whether they listened or not, that was no longer his concern. Because four LV3 Magic Pools were newly built in the Mage Tower, combined with the existing one, there were a total of five. Normally, one Magic Pool could provide him with 3,000 points of experience. Plus the additional 500%, that is 15,000 points, meaning one Magic Pool could provide 18,000 points of experience. From now on, he would come once a month, not only to collect the payment but also to deliver the goods. It was for this reason that Qin Muye consciously stacked the Life Value of his Spirit Monsters. In his case, Life Value could essentially be considered equivalent to Attack Power. Only those cheaters on the leaderboard had such strength. For ordinary people, it was a long bottleneck to upgrade to Rank 4. Those who can reach Rank 4 are outstanding talents, which means they have at least gone through an instance and also obtained an evaluation of S rank or above. Otherwise, they would definitely be stuck at Rank 3. There had been no progress whatsoever, which was very conspicuous among a series of skills. This annoyed Qin Muye. Indeed, the conditions were in accordance with what Qin Muye had previously set, but some details were also changed, which didn¡¯t really matter anymore. Now he was being watched by the forces of the entire Magic Continent. After all, what if this human-shaped walking nuclear bomb exploded somewhere? So why should Qin Muye save them just because of a business transaction relationship? So, elevating his territory to Rank 4 was actually a matter of these few days. The real difficulty was Qin Muye¡¯s promotion task. Therefore, he should take it easy and not be too aggressive. If the quality of demon crystals produced from Hell was rated as 100, then those from Akman Town could at most be 0.00001, with an extremely low conversion efficiency.@@@@ [Flesh Gospel: Life Value Limit +500, Regeneration +50, Parasitic devouring with tentacles will receive 30% of the damage in health recovery] [Blood Burning: Every 10 points of Life Value lost, Attack Power +10] [Luck Technique] [Lucky Garden: Luck +1] [Life Value: 2500/2500] [Mimetic Body: Capable of mimicking some life forms] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +40, Defensive Power +40] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +500] [Magic Protection: Reduces damage taken by 15%] [Magic Value: 1500/1500] [Magic] [Giant Dragon Blood: Life Value Limit +1500, Magic Value Limit +1000, Attack Power +100, Defensive Power +100, Magic Resistance +15%] [Introduction: Doesn¡¯t this mishmash look like a stew?] [Skill] [Grey Defeat Surrounding: All enemies within 50 meters lose 5 Attack Power and 5 Defensive Power per minute, stackable up to 10 layers] [Red Prison Dragon Breath: Deals an additional 100 points of damage when attacking] [Attack Power: 180] [Defensive Power: 180] [Troop Type: Dragon Blood Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: Rank 4] ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s talk about this later. Who knows what kind of messy thing I could come up with in a month,¡± Qin Muye quickly put the matter out of his mind, believing that a solution would present itself when necessary. ¡°There¡¯s also the Intelligent Magic that can be further refined on the Spirit Monster, but Territory Rank is a problem.¡± ¡°And the Garden Elf, I wonder when I¡¯ll be able to acquire one.¡± Qin Muye looked at the unchanged Lucky Garden on the Dragon Blood Spirit Monster, feeling rather helpless. The skill had started with 1 point of Luck, and it was still at 1 point of Luck. ¡°It¡¯s still quite lacking. If I were to integrate the fully extracted Dragon Vein into it, it would likely aim for Rank 5.¡± Chapter 125: 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood Technology Chapter 125: Chapter 127: Miniature Computer Under Iron Blood Technology [Additional content corrupted, recovery by 3:50, if unable to recover, open the directory and long press to redownload the chapter] ¡°It doesn¡¯t record much knowledge, and that makes sense, a lone wolf who goes out hunting is not an Iron Blood Elder.¡± ¡°But no matter, my learning ability is too much of a bug, and with academic research, I can completely perform reverse deduction, plus Wen Country¡¯s technology system, combining the Magic System and Hell System, I can totally integrate my own civilization system.¡± ¡°The research on Hell Power and Crimson Element has already merged into the Red Prison Element, I¡¯ll set it aside for now since it¡¯s sufficient.¡± ¡°As for my own transformation? I¡¯ll talk about that later, for now the amount of magic power in my body makes a Magic Divine Arrow far more outrageous than a level 5 magic, I¡¯ll address it later.¡± ¡°Floating City then, but a mere Floating City isn¡¯t suitable, it¡¯s a good time to handle the matter of the Iron Blood Warrior. If I can acquire Iron Blood Technology to combine with the Floating City, I could totally build an interstellar fortress.¡± ¡°There are also the latest three troop building blueprints that Black Hand has kindly sent over; it seems he has paid quite a price.¡± ¡°Good stuff, I¡¯ll have Black Hand gather more, I remember there are many similar troop types and products.¡± Qin Muye knew that the mages had not only beast-human products but also more orthodox ones, namely the making of these animate puppets. ¡°The Dragon Vein Spirit Monster has completed the preliminary Dragon Blood Spirit Monster project, let¡¯s postpone this one.¡± ¡°I remember Iron Blood Warrior¡¯s technology in the genetic field is also quite impressive, Iron Blood Hound itself is a Genetic Beast, right?¡±@@@@ He checked the Miniature Computer, other than being used as bombs, most are used for aiding in controlling equipment and performing biological analysis, meaning they are all applied in combat and medical fields, thankfully there are some data on equipment, Qin Muye analyzed it and could use it to manufacture Iron Blood Warrior equipment. Besides, there are also a plethora of corresponding construction technologies and so on. Unless it involves Qin Muye¡¯s and his territory¡¯s interests, otherwise Spirit Monsters don¡¯t bother each other. From single combat to urban mecha and then to terrestrial giant constructs, magic craftsmanship combined with technology, close-range brawling? Ever heard of long-range firepower striking? All are tied together by interests, and also the Exorcist Scholar has enough strength; otherwise, he would have been completely devoured by demons long ago, no wonder he¡¯s called Exorcist Scholar, if he can¡¯t subdue, he¡¯s gone. And since they¡¯re human, they definitely have their own thoughts, so once the number of heroes increases, naturally, they start forming cliques and factions, and some forces even intentionally place people inside, although there is loyalty to check the hero¡¯s loyalty, but if a hero¡¯s capability is too strong and even if his loyalty is low, knowing the issues, one still has to pinch the nose and accept. As development progresses to later stages, this kind of spirit becomes quite rare, especially after the territory expands significantly, presenting bloated situations, but such situations do not greatly impact Qin Muye. Moreover, it¡¯s between different troop types, just like True Dragon Emperor, who is also another party¡¯s skilful authority, able to balance the troops under his command, his troops all relate to dragons, some Dragon species are mutual enemies, yet there hasn¡¯t been chaos, enough to show his capability. Wang Junzi might have it a bit better. After all, he is from the Undead Clan, and as long as he has the power, he doesn¡¯t have to worry about the heroes and soldier types beneath him rebelling. The three new sets of blueprints were for the Stone Ghost Armor, the Demon Statue, and the Titan. Luckily, ¡°Lord Era¡± came with a translation; otherwise, the text would have been a real hassle. If it¡¯s like the Skeleton Soldiers or Spirit Monster with constant morale, they indeed wouldn¡¯t betray us, but for lively beings such as Elves or Dwarfs, where morale can fluctuate, a hero with low Loyalty harboring ulterior motives could indeed turn them against you. He never considered buying Spirit Monsters from other lords; Spirit Monsters not crafted by oneself will never be loyal to oneself but only to their original lord¡ªa fact they had understood long ago. Therefore, many lords secretly cultivated Spirit Monsters, trying to replicate Qin Muye¡¯s Spirit Monster territory, but sadly, almost none succeeded because they found Spirit Monsters to be genuinely weak. Even some followed Qin Muye¡¯s path as a Scholar, but they lacked the Talent for Learning Ability, and the process was progressing too slowly. As a result, although their territories were powerful, the lords could still find their judgments swayed by various external factors. This was fundamentally simple; Qin Muye¡¯s territory was very pure, consisting only of beastmen such as Spirit Monsters, be it soldier types or heroes. Another point was that Spirit Monsters had been obsolete for so many years because of their weak strength, leading to no further research, so it was a trap for other lords. That was the difference. These lords were actually not suited for Qin Muye¡¯s path; they required sufficient military power not only to deter external enemies but also to control their territories. This was directly reducing dimensionality to strike. If they were successful, while others were still wielding swords and sticks, Qin Muye would have already equipped his Spirit Monsters with Stone Ghost Armor, driving Demon Statue Mecha or even operating the Titan Giant Structure. What was really treasured was the Titan soldier type, probably a fifth-tier soldier in the Magic Continent, likely obtained from the natives, and such precious soldier blueprints were not something one would sell. This justified the saying, ¡°Those who learn from me live, those who try to be me die.¡± As long as it served Qin Muye and his territory¡¯s interests, Tian Qi disliked Black Hand¡¯s way of doing things but would still execute Black Hand¡¯s administrative orders. As for torturing Iron Blood Warriors? Forget it, there isn¡¯t much of value to gain from them; the only worth might just be the Iron Blood Warrior race itself. As for the natives, they had never considered studying Spirit Monsters. They don¡¯t have soldier architectures. One Spirit Monster is one Garden Elf, which would be a bad trade. Trading a Garden Elf for a Spirit Monster would be a massive loss. The most unfortunate might be the Exorcism Merchant. Qin Muye had heard that under his command were Devils and Demons. Whether soldier types or heroes, they¡¯re all a cunning and sinister group, estimating the highest Hero Loyalty wouldn¡¯t exceed 50 points. Chapter 126: 128: Alien Species Specimens in the Spaceship Chapter 126: Chapter 128: Alien Species Specimens in the Spaceship [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long press this chapter to redownload] ¡°They are all finished products, without the corresponding knowledge, it will again take me a considerable amount of time to replicate them.¡± Qin Muye could reverse engineer the technology, but he also needed enough time. ¡°Well, this is probably not luck but rather something due to Hell,¡± Qin Muye thought. Considering how vast the universe is like a dark forest, it can¡¯t be possible for a civilization to exist in isolation. ¡°Then I¡¯ll just have to complete the advance mission first before coming back to this.¡± ¡°Honestly, I don¡¯t understand this gadget without artificial intelligence given such high technology; it can¡¯t be without it, right? Or is AI too expensive, and this Lone Wolf Iron Blood Warrior can¡¯t afford it?¡± ¡°The Iron Blood Warrior¡¯s planet, and some other alien civilizations, wait, is this thing a Pioneer?¡± ¡°Give it a month, let¡¯s see if I can figure out the technology on this spaceship along with its equipment. If I can¡¯t...¡± ¡°Just thinking about the wonderful life ahead, I can¡¯t help but daydream; ah, it¡¯s a rare break indeed.¡± Qin Muye now works 23 hours and 45 minutes a day, with the remaining 15 minutes for rest. ¡°Ah, deep waters, thank goodness I¡¯m not in the Horror Universe, otherwise I wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep peacefully.¡± Qin Muye expressed his dislike for such complex universe scenarios. ¡°This skeleton looks a bit like an engineer? Is this Lone Wolf Iron Blood that fierce?¡± ¡°This Iron Blood Warrior is pretty fierce. So far, in addition to the Iron Blood Civilization, closely related to the engineer civilization, we now must add a Pioneer civilization; the Horror Universe really is terrifying enough with possibly green big-headed aliens on Mars.¡± However, despite saying it¡¯s dangerous, as long as one does not court death, the life of ordinary people is still very stable. But now he¡¯s doing quite well, and although his magic isn¡¯t abundant, his magic power is enormous. He follows the strategy of overpowering resistance with force. Why go out and do things yourself when you can have the Spirit Monster handle any needs on your behalf? Aside from the luxurious collection room, the equipment room comes second where the Lone Wolf Iron Blood Warrior usually maintains his gear. Qin Muye checked and saw a significant number; if he could master all these equipment technologies, he was confident he could lead most Lords on the Magic Continent in terms of equipment. Beyond the specimens of the Pioneers, there were several frozen alien eggs, a small octopus beast specimen, and other alien biological specimens. The moment one passes through the Magic Shield, a massive amount of radiation will let the opponent know what Crimson Disease and Hell Curse are. But he doesn¡¯t think it necessary, having thousands of mighty powers consolidating back to oneself is right, but battle skills are not mandatory. His enemies might have great skills, but Qin Muye would directly blast them with an interstellar orbital cannon; if that doesn¡¯t work, he could still blow up the planet making it glass¡ªwhat could be stronger than that? Eventually, he would wear the Dragon King¡¯s Divine Power, left hand holding the Angel Alliance, right hand carrying the Titan¡¯s Arrow, and even wear the Cursed Armor inside. He even suspected that all the entrances to Hell had been sealed by this alien civilization¡¯s influence. Otherwise, with human power alone, how could they have sealed so many Hell entrances, both big and small? Perhaps under some remote cabin, there might be an Ancient God Titan buried. That too would essentially be a part of the horror. Though there were individuals with great power, why should Qin Muye provoke them? If he couldn¡¯t beat them, he could run, and return to settle accounts when he could beat them later. Even among his troops, the power of Spirit Monsters compared to other Soldiers and Heroes was already quite formidable. So if he truly couldn¡¯t figure it out, he could only wait to complete Advanced tasks and then attempt another round of Talent Ascension for further research. He guessed that other civilizations had long since discovered humanity, but that humans had not yet been wiped out or enslaved probably due to the existence of Hell as a Different Plane, which deterred other civilizations from acting rashly. He still had this confidence. This time he came to research, naturally bringing Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster as bodyguards, which he always kept close. Wanting to possess a Divine Artifact, Qin Muye guessed he would probably have to reach the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star to obtain it. Once armed with an assembly of Divine Artifacts, his life would be even more secure. Prior inability might have been an issue, but now having ascended his talents three times, it certainly wasn¡¯t anymore. Thus, Qin Muye gave up on any fancy techniques, since he had the Magic Source, a Divine Artifact, and soon he would add the Mage¡¯s Ring and practically turn into a stationary turret. The Iron Blood Spaceship, shaped like a spearhead, was quite large and completely sealed by a layer of Crimson Crystals. In protecting himself, Qin Muye could be said to be thoroughly dedicated. After fiddling around in the control room, Qin Muye found nothing but some cosmic coordinates documented, no relevant information. Speaking of which, there really was no artificial intelligence, which he had hoped might help him create a sentient being. Since there was none, there was nothing he could do. The document recorded a spoil of war from this Lone Wolf Warrior, a type of alien resembling an upright aquatic insect. The Pioneers might not be familiar with them, but switching terms, these aliens possessed advanced Wormhole technology and engaged in planting monsters to pollute environments for planetary colonization. These monsters, colloquially known as Bloom Monsters. He still had confidence in this matter, after all, he was now imbued with a special magic formed through the transformation of the Red Prison Element, combining the powers of Crimson and Hell into a novel energy. As long as the firepower was intense enough, no matter how fast you were, if the world exploded, where could you possibly run? You¡¯d have to die along with it. As long as he could understand it, he could learn it; that was his Learning Ability. If he devoted himself to studying battle, he indeed could make rapid progress. Chapter 127: 129: Elemental Crystal Technique Chapter 127: Chapter 129: Elemental Crystal Technique [Additional code scrambled, restored by 3:50, if not restored open the directory long press this chapter to re-download] [You have reached Level 30, now issuing an advancement quest for you] [Quest Reward: Talent Ascension¡Á1, Profession Slot+1, Professional Talent of Choice¡Á1] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye looked at the advancement quest, the difficulty, it was not ordinarily high, the biggest challenges being the destruction of 10 third-rank forces and obtaining an S rank or higher in instance evaluations. The former was a bit easier, as it could be completed through fighting and killing, but the latter was significantly more difficult, requiring an instance scroll, an epic item that could only be obtained from golden level Hero Treasure Chests. With no event active, where could he find one? Perhaps there were other channels, but probably only people like the True Dragon Emperor knew about them, so he felt doomed to fail, no wonder many were stuck at the fourth-rank territory. Fourth rank was actually considered above average in the Magic Continent. Sixth rank was the Divine, fifth rank included the Dragon Clan, the annihilated Silver Star Alliance, and other top-notch forces, while fourth rank already had a significant influence on the entire Magic Continent, similar to the major kingdoms. [Your territory has been upgraded to fourth rank] [Territory: Mage Tower] [Rank: 4] [Advancement: 10000000 gold coins, 1000000 units of minerals, 1000000 units of wood, 100000 units of gemstones, 100000 units of crystals, 100000 units of sulfur, 100000 units of mercury] [Resources: Average daily common resource production reaches 10000 (700000/10000)]@@@@ [Requirement: Lord reaches LV40] Qin Muye almost spat out a mouthful of blood at these absurd upgrading conditions, he wondered which normal person could complete them... oh, he seemed almost done. The most difficult part was having five types of special buildings, and he only had two: the Magic City Wall and the Alchemy Tower, and then all the heroes needed to be Level 40. That was the most absurd part. He averaged one hero every ten days, how was he supposed to grind out more? Moreover, reaching Level 40 was not that difficult per se, but there were simply not enough monsters around. Qin Muye checked the leaderboard, and now only 32 people were left, Qin Muye himself had moved directly from third-rank champion status to fourth-rank champion, squeezing into 13th place. After all, the Floating City is flying in the sky. If someone cuts off its energy supply, it would fall down. This is just the beginning; in the future, there will be five sets, ten sets, or even a hundred sets of backup power sources. ¡°Beyond Level 3, each stage is a watershed,¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but remark. Today, his territory has expanded to include the entire Red Wind Plain and even spilled over quite a bit. Therefore, Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City had to encompass the entire Red Wind Plain, which increased the original cost many times over. This was originally the ground of the first generation Silver Star Alliance. The plain is exceptionally vast, especially with a mountain behind Qin Muye. And not just one mountain, but several, all included within his territory. However, the mountain was unfortunate. Black Hand had already begun tunnelling through it, using traditional missiles from Wen Country combined with Alchemy Gunpowder made into Mountain Opening Fireworks by Qin Muye. Aside from being noisy, there were no other downsides. These Mountain Opening Fireworks were actually quite popular. While Qin Muye used them for blowing up mountains to clear paths, they could be used in combat elsewhere. Aside from some Level 2 troops that can withstand them, most other Level 2 troops couldn¡¯t handle them. They were much less effective against Level 3 troops, and completely ineffective against Level 4 troops. Even Dragon Blood Spirits within Qin Muye¡¯s command weren¡¯t afraid, especially with their original Life Values boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle. If these Dragon Blood Spirits were on the brink of death, even a Level 40 Tian Qi wouldn¡¯t survive a punch from them. Even without the Holy Blood Bottle, a Life Value of 2500 dropping to 100 could still convert into 2400 Attack Power. And these were just the base Dragon Blood Spirits; those deployed into battle were Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, whose fighting power was even more ferocious, exchanging 1 point of health for 2 points of Attack Power. Divine Artifacts probably couldn¡¯t stop them, but this also had its flaws. Once their health was too low, they could be instantly killed. Generally, apart from Frenzy Blood Spirits that could reduce their own health, other Spirit Monsters had quite a process to trigger this, starting with running out of Magic Power. After all, with an Elemental Shield, if it really came to losing life, they were likely already in a bitter struggle. They were desperate, naturally they couldn¡¯t care too much. ¡°Black Hand, take a look at this Floating City project proposal and see how best to implement it. I¡¯ve also attached a list of needed materials; feel free to speak up if anything is inappropriate,¡± Qin Muye summoned Black Hand and handed over all documents regarding the Floating City¡¯s plans and designs. After reading through them, Black Hand thought everything was fine, except that it was expensive. ¡°Master, we are short on materials, and there are too many things lacking skilled workers. It is unlikely that construction can proceed anytime soon, and the Elemental Crystal Technique also presents challenges,¡± Black Hand stated succinctly. [Hero: All heroes reach Level 40 (0/1)] [Building: Ordinary building types reach 100 (1016/100), rare building types reach 10 (63/10), special building types reach 5 (2/5), all buildings achieve Level 4 (3/4)] [Mission Requirements: Subordinate hero units reach 10 (16/10), destroy a power rated as Rank 3 (0/10), elevate territory to Rank 4 (3/4), elite troop count reaches 50,000 (13,200/50,000), ordinary troop count reaches 100,000 (60,000/100,000), earn an S-level or higher instance evaluation once (0/1)] Chapter 128: 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six Servers Chapter 128: Chapter 130: World Advancement, The Deadly Battle of the Six Servers ¡°` [Extra update gibberish, 3:50 AM recovery, if recovery fails open the catalog and long press the chapter to re-download] ¡°Level 7, ah...¡± Qin Muye sighed, had it been two or three months later, he wouldn¡¯t have been so passive. ¡°Sigh~ Points!¡± ¡°But it¡¯s also an opportunity, military production can be ramped up. This time it¡¯s not just the Lords¡¯ affair, the natives will probably have to get involved too.¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be the same old routine, otherwise, what the hell are we playing for!¡± ¡°And we need to significantly increase the output of all kinds of military equipment, let the black hands reset the prices.¡± ¡°What about the subsequent levels 8, 9, 10, how are we going to fight?¡± ¡°No wonder there¡¯s been no peep for a month, they really were saving up for a big move.¡± ¡°It seems the Lords from different servers own lands with unique features?¡± ¡°Forget it, the Intergalactic Fortress Number¡¯s Floating City has become a long-term plan, so let¡¯s first develop the Stone Statue Ghost Armor. With this individual combat armor, all the Spirit Monsters can be updated and upgraded.¡± ¡°My god... how is this even playable? 6 servers and only 1 can survive?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit of an exaggeration?¡± ¡°Now I¡¯m relatively stable, so should I consider ending my single life?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s check the points store first, this time they¡¯re offering special items for exchange without opening a leaderboard, tsk...¡± ¡°Lucky that the True Dragon Emperor is still holding his ground, otherwise it would really be over for me, I need to find a way to settle this quickly.¡± ¡°This time, I have to fight for it...¡± Qin Muye knew, if he couldn¡¯t avoid it, he had to eliminate the enemy. ¡°Equipment overhaul, magic improvement, and military equipment development, push them all to the max on armaments. If I can¡¯t beat a level 6 Champion Level, can¡¯t I still pick on the weaklings?¡± [...] [Level 6 is the limit for Server 9527 of Magic Continent, but not for the Lords, 6 servers will compete for one server promotion spot, and the successful defeat of other servers will increase the limit of the victorious server to Level 7] [This long-term event will award points for destroying, killing external server Lords¡¯ forces, continuing until only 1 server¡¯s Lords remain] [This long-term event does not open a points leaderboard but opens a points store for special item exchanges] [Participating servers: Server 9527 Magic Continent, Server 6654 Extreme Cold Ice Land, Server 1318 Mysterious Village, Server 1476 Wasteland City, Server 5953 Zombie Kingdom, Server 2115 Rich Ocean] [...] [10th place: Wang Junzi (Server 9527 Magic Continent), Territory: Sin Temple, Overall Strength: Level 6 Champion] Qin Muye opened the leaderboard and felt a chill. Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City project turned into an installment plan; first, because the promotion to the fourth tier meant the territory became too large, demanding excessive resources, and second, because his Spirit Monster minions¡¯ craftsmanship was not mature. Qin Muye looked at this scene and felt numb all over. Qin Muye took out books and blueprints and began to study. Qin Muye¡¯s exaggeration was not that the top twenty were all Champion Level, but damn, there were only 77 lords across the six servers, with Rich Ocean having the most, followed by Qin Muye¡¯s Magic Continent. The distinguishing feature of the Magic Continent where Qin Muye resided was all kinds of fantasy creatures, while the nature of Mysterious Village was unclear, but like Zombie Kingdom, they are both urban. Qin Muye ranted for a while. As for finding a wife? That would have to wait. Though he had barely managed some security before, now the pressure was really on. Qin Muye steeled his heart, knowing he couldn¡¯t hide from such a situation and had to find a way to deal with it. Places like Extreme Cold Ice Land and Mysterious Village seem tough, and only Rich Ocean looks a bit more upright. The rest seem to be full of ruthless people. With a massive shudder, Qin Muye saw the sky tear apart as six enormous worlds began to border each other, turning the original six servers into one vast server. Therefore, building the Floating City became a long-term project, as the territory couldn¡¯t afford it, so installment payments it was. With his current strength, many forces were eagerly offering him beauties, whether human, elves, or other Alien Clans like Centaurs or mermaids. There was nothing Qin Muye couldn¡¯t imagine, nothing they couldn¡¯t offer. If he could avoid something, he would, but if he couldn¡¯t, that meant he had to fight for his life. All to win favor with him, an up-and-coming military merchant. If not for incompatible civilizations, Qin Muye would even consider playing the stock market to harvest leeks and play with financial markets, but that might easily get him beaten up. In other words, except for the strong, the weak are wiped out. No matter how tumultuous things were before, there wouldn¡¯t be any major actions, but now, Qin Muye feared being kidnapped and thrown into some server as a bomb... Besides, Qin Muye was the biggest arms merchant around; now wouldn¡¯t be the time for anyone to contemplate cutting off their own arm first. A long-term event means it won¡¯t end until the conditions are met, and more importantly, these five servers seem like they aren¡¯t to be trifled with. That¡¯s an entirely possible scenario. In other words, this long-term event was essentially a world conflict¡ªwhoever wins could reach a higher level. This Floating City technology was too advanced. Even though he had already switched to a technical role, there were still many problems. Plus, he needed to manufacture various materials himself. Even if Qin Muye provided the formulas and smelting processes, the Spirit Monsters still had to learn them for a while. It¡¯s not like they could learn everything immediately. This time, he couldn¡¯t do it alone; he needed the collaboration of other lords and the original inhabitants. This time, everyone¡¯s interests were aligned. They might backstab, but they wouldn¡¯t go too far openly. Just as he wondered what sort of wife he wanted, a new round of activities from ¡°Lord Era¡± emerged abruptly. Previously, he hadn¡¯t accepted any offers, as life was paramount and caution was preferable, but now he didn¡¯t care, barely having some security at the fourth tier. As for the installments, of course, they came from selling arms in his territory and monopolizing the Demon Crystals, among other methods. He couldn¡¯t possibly rely solely on selling luxury goods, right? Qin Muye wasn¡¯t greedy for the Server Transfer Token; what he wanted was Random Dungeon Scrolls. To others, it might be a generous reward, but for Qin Muye, it was a whole new world. Chapter 129: 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms Supply Chapter 129: Chapter 131: Various Entanglements, Pressure on Arms Supply [Extra garbled code, restored at 3:50 AM, if not restored, long-press the chapter in the directory to re-download] ¡°Once we¡¯ve acquired the specialties from the Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom, Crimson Hell can be updated again.¡± ¡°Alright, Master, I¡¯ll get busy then.¡± Black Hand took the Super-Space Transmission Channel and left. His days were getting busier, and although there were Deacon Spirit Monsters and newly added Heroes to help manage things, the bigger the household, the more matters there were to attend to, not to mention Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City project and the preparations for the armaments. ¡°It¡¯s not something you need to worry about, isn¡¯t it? Alright, I know what you want to say. Here, take the Super-Space Transmission Channel for now. This thing is our foundation. Don¡¯t lose it. It¡¯s best to use it in the Supplies Warehouse,¡± Qin Muye knew that Black Hand wasn¡¯t concerned about the cost. When compared to the benefits, this cost was merely a minor detail. ¡°Then let¡¯s increase the production. If that¡¯s not enough, arrange for a group to go to the Horror Universe¡¯s Hell. Arms production cannot stop. It¡¯s only been five days, and we have already gained a tremendous amount of resources from this war. Just a month or two more, and the resources for the Floating City will be sufficient.¡± ¡°Servers don¡¯t just have Lords, there are other powers too.¡± ¡°Yes, Master. However, this will increase the daily costs,¡± said Black Hand. ¡°To be honest, I¡¯ve always been curious about what it takes to upgrade a territory from 6th to 7th Rank, that it¡¯s stumped so many people.¡± ¡°Forget about them. We¡¯re no match in a fight; we can only hope to sip some of the broth,¡± Qin Muye knew that if he really could destroy a 6th Rank Champion Level Lord¡¯s power, he would truly gain a windfall. ¡°For now, let¡¯s research the Stone Statue Ghost Armor.¡± ¡°In the future, don¡¯t beat around the bush with these cryptic puzzles; they give me a headache. Just speak plainly. Here you go,¡± Qin Muye handed the Super-Space Transmission Channel to Black Hand. ¡°Master, the pressure on armament manufacturing is too great; we need to increase the production urgently. The front lines have started fighting. Although it¡¯s not critical yet, it will be soon,¡± Black Hand spoke with a grave tone. After all, we only have so many people, and the good stuff won¡¯t sell while the ordinary items are not in demand. Mutant Beasts and Zombies, Qin Muye was quite optimistic about these two creatures, which seemed to be caused by some kind of energy mutation. Otherwise, without an energy environment, his Crimson Hell couldn¡¯t erupt in these two servers. However, Qin Muye himself did not go to the front lines, but instead he received a large number of armaments orders. Nevertheless, he had learned one thing: all Lords start in a 6th Rank server, and breaking through to 7th Rank can only be achieved through combat.@@@@ Besides, the Corpse King with a large number of King Level Zombies and Chen Sheng leading the Mutant Beast Kings next door were at a stalemate. Apart from the Mutant Beasts and Zombies in the Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom, other species are unlikely to survive and adapt to such intense warfare. In just five short days, out of 77 Lords across 6 servers, 23 had fallen, leaving only 54 in what was an extremely fierce battle. Qin Muye didn¡¯t think too much about it; the chat channel and Trading House had been nothing more than decorations since their inception. Now the Trading House and chat channel had been completely abandoned because they were shared by six servers, so naturally, there would be no communication with the enemy. Even Qin Muye could faintly feel the entire Magic Continent shaking. The remaining server, the Rich Ocean, was somewhat better off because most of it was sea; so even when the Crimson Hell and the Crimson Invasion broke out, they merely congealed into floating balls of Red Crystal. He wished to pick on the weaker ones, but due to his own reasons, he did not dare to go out, so he could only wage blitzkriegs. Once the Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters gathered the intelligence, Qin Muye directly used the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel for full force teleportation to eliminate the enemy. Now, aside from the Magic Continent, the remaining five servers had all been struck by the Crimson Invasion several times, even by the latest version of the Crimson Hell. In places like the Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom, although the lords of those servers had temporarily allied with intelligent Mutant Beasts and Zombies, most of these creatures lacked intelligence and only showed interest in living things, resulting in occasional backstabbing of the lords of their servers. If successful in evolving and mutating, they would become ferocious Red Prison Evil Beasts and Red Prison Zombies, not subject to control by the original lords or natives, and excessively crazed, biting anyone they saw. Thus, apart from Jiang Tianjun, others were simply picking off the weak. Therefore, even if they couldn¡¯t win, they could still run away. Unfortunately, the Crimson Series arms were designed not so much to target individuals or forces but rather the large environment of the entire world. Of course, there are advantages, such as instant-cast Magic, Magical Treasures that specifically amplify Magic and Troops, etc.; plus various fantastical races forming unique Troops. Moreover, his territory is located in the central part of the Magic Continent, relatively safe in comparison. Bombing once, twice, or even a hundred times may seem inconsequential, but over time and with repeated bombings, the entire world will start to fall into intense radiation, creating environments akin to Hell Erosion and Crimson Radiation. It¡¯s not that the Crimson Hell bombs aren¡¯t effective; it¡¯s that Qin Muye hadn¡¯t developed them further. At the very least, he would have to wait until he was around the fifth tier. This was quite normal; after all, Qin Muye was just a fourth-tier Lord. Why should he meddle in battles among sixth-tier lords? This was the True Dragon Emperor joining forces with the Divines and Jiang Tianjun, along with their world¡¯s grand deceivers, in mutual combat. Some of this intelligence was gathered by Qin Muye himself, and some was obtained from other lords of the Magic Continent. The True Dragon Emperor was entangled by Jiang Tianjun from the Mysterious Village server, and subsequently, others like Wang Junzi also found their matchups. As for trash-talking, it¡¯s better to skip that too. After all, who knows what will happen later? If one talks big and gets targeted by the enemy, it would be a worthless loss. The most unfortunate would probably be the Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom; the Mutant Beasts and Zombies there began to evolve and mutate on a large scale. Chapter 130: 132: The Species Difference Between Servers Chapter 130: Chapter 132: The Species Difference Between Servers [Extra update code garble, will be restored by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do as you said,¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t bother to refute Black Hand¡¯s words. Now wasn¡¯t a good opportunity to take action. Although the True Dragon Emperor had released this news, who knew if it might be false? Perhaps he would backstab Jiang Tianjun on a whim. ¡°They¡¯ve called a truce with Jiang Tianjun. The two of them are preparing to first deal with the Extreme Cold Ice Land and the Rich Ocean servers. They¡¯ve reached a consensus and the news has been released, but these two might know each other,¡± Black Hand hesitated. ¡°Black Hand, what¡¯s your opinion? Can we get involved?¡±@@@@ ¡°I¡¯ve always felt that Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom have a different vibe from ours, and it turns out that¡¯s really the case...¡± ¡°Master, we need to wait a bit longer, at least until the Territory Lock is built before we make a move. Otherwise, once we send troops and someone takes advantage of our absence, that would be troublesome,¡± Black Hand advised. ¡°How have things been on the side of the True Dragon Emperor recently?¡± Qin Muye was flipping through some books. Not to mention anything else, just the Sea Dragon King¡¯s Ghost Ghost Ship was not only huge in size but could also move without a trace, even submerge underwater, and had enslaved a large number of water ghosts, resentful souls, and other species. These were rumors, but in reality, such troops were likely inherent to the territory. The troops were pretty standard, recruiting various types of superpower users. If things got a bit crazier, they were dealing with mutant beasts or zombies. Apart from these skills, both servers also offered potion types of Talent Medicine. Drinking it could give you corresponding mutant talents, such as transforming into a giant, possessing telekinesis, controlling metal, and other superpowers, somewhat similar to the secret techniques found in the Mysterious Village¡¯s Talent Books. Some were collected by Qin Muye himself. His Spirit Monster could mimic, and with various modifications, it was still able to hold its own. Besides superpowers, there was compatible technology. He had obtained some of it as well, starting with equipment. Upon inspection, it was still inferior to the Iron Blood Warrior¡¯s technological gear, but it was much more advanced than Wen Country¡¯s. Then there were genetics and bioengineering skills. The former was Wasteland City¡¯s source of superpowers, while the latter was the source for the Zombie Kingdom. From the current data, he could infer that superpowers were the core elements of these two servers, just like magic was the core of the Magic Continent. All servers are on the same level; it¡¯s not like the mysterious side can absolutely crush the scientific side. Elements and magic power are harmless, but the environments in these two servers are not¡ªwithout proper protection, entering them meant certain death. When all systems are at the same starting point, the battles become incredibly diverse. He would dissect them when he had spare time; for now, practicing on ordinary zombies and mutant beasts would suffice. Both stemmed from genetic mutations, so the professions and skills they were associated with were related. They were captured, and these two were hero units, currently held in the prison next to the Iron Blood Warriors, not to be underestimated in power. So they turned to softer targets instead. In fact, it¡¯s not that they didn¡¯t choose, but the losses were just too great. The True Dragon Emperor wanted to hire Qin Muye to help resolve this issue. So there¡¯s no need to rush. Besides, Jiang Tianjun and the True Dragon Emperor hadn¡¯t decided exactly which server to attack, so there was no need to prepare in haste. That¡¯s why Qin Muye felt that these two servers were unlucky. From what he had seen, most of the troops in Rich Ocean were underwater beings, with the occasional winged ones that could fly, but even those were related to water. Removing them from their aquatic environment was essentially a death sentence. The thought alone was absurd, yet although Jiang Tianjun was strong, he wasn¡¯t faring well, said to resemble a human in name only, more akin to a horrifying and bizarre creature. Keep in mind that Talent Books are not produced in Magic Continent. Qin Muye¡¯s Crimson Ancestor Talent was self-created; otherwise, it would likely have been a Divine Artifact Level treasure. It¡¯s known that in Magic Continent, only one in tens of thousands could be a Hero, which probably balances things out. With the abundance of resources here and better living conditions, naturally, there would be fewer Heroes. One had all its strength on its ships and couldn¡¯t land, while the other couldn¡¯t leave its climatic conditions. If the extreme cold weather were gone, all types of troops and Heroes would lose their strength, possibly even succumbing to heat stroke. Others attacking these servers did not die at the hands of Lord Jiang Tianjun, but rather at the hands of various mysterious creatures. This meant that while the two servers were fine defensively, their offensive capabilities were lacking, and they could only snipe at one another, as they were somewhat similar. This seemed to be the price of his Profession, Talent, and Skill acquisition. Although he no longer resembled a human, his combat power and territory were immensely strong, with a group of bizarre cultivation Hero units and various troops co-living with the mysterious, boasting incredibly high health bars. The Iron Blood Warrior had a Level over 50, and these two were of a similar level. These tomes were seized from both Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom servers, as the natives of Magic Continent ventured into them... and nearly perished completely. If that were the case, then his eager preparations to follow the True Dragon Emperor to pick up crumbs would be in vain. If we¡¯re talking about a large number of Hero units, then Mysterious Village server takes the count, with patrols in the village all being Heroes, just their Attributes aren¡¯t high, and the Death rate is extremely high. As long as he got hold of one, after studying and converting it into his own system, especially that ship¡ªacquiring one would complement his Floating City beautifully, wouldn¡¯t it? As for the defensive capabilities, one could only say that expensive had its reasons. Even the Mysterious Lock was connected to the Super-Space Transmission Channel, borrowing spatial abilities, enhancing its power even further. As for why he didn¡¯t choose Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom, it was precisely because the environments of these two servers were too challenging; the True Dragon Emperor even came to him to seek solutions. Chapter 131: 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0 Chapter 131: Chapter 133: Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version 1.0 [Additional update code scrambled, will recover at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download.] As for repaying debts? With a Floating City in his possession, who would dare to come asking for money. It¡¯s just that, although it is Magic Immunity, there is still a limit, if subjected to a large number of high-level magic attacks, it would overload. This group of armor, akin to a Stone Ghost, stood erect in front of Qin Muye. Its Attributes seemed standard, but what truly elevated it to a high level must be the Magic Immunity Attribute. Its two functions were designed to combat the hostile environments of the Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom. This was originally an energy supplement device made by Qin Muye, only combined with the decay of the Red Prison Element, resulting in a pseudo-energy gathering effect, which in essence was not energy gathering, but energy conversion. With such a demise, it¡¯s estimated that soon only about twenty Lords will be left¡ªafter all, it¡¯s a fight to the death, not play-pretend, everyone is scrambling for a sliver of life. After finding the reason, Qin Muye could relax a bit. As long as it was not caused by a malfunction, he wouldn¡¯t have to fix it. Therefore, he hurriedly controlled the entire Mysterious Lock to suppress the energy gathering reaction. And indeed, Qin Muye seemed to be making a mountain of gold and silver with these things, but in reality, if no one was willing to lend him money, he could have been burdened with enormous debts. Luckily, Qin Muye had a fallback, otherwise he¡¯d also be caught up in the frantic struggle now. Wouldn¡¯t it be better to divide the territory and directly occupy the natives¡¯ land? Not only are the population, commerce, agriculture, and so on well established, just sending a capable person to take over could yield gains. Wanted to leap from the Middle Ages to the Interstellar Era overnight¡ªeven with the assistance of the unscientific system of magic, the necessary investments could certainly not be spared. Now its main function is protection, other functions are not being considered. He also understood why the blueprint for the Floating City was Rare Level and not Epic¡ªfirstly, because it was built as a subordinate territory, not loaded onto the main territory, and secondly, it would require development and a substantial investment of Resources, something useful for Qin Muye, but for someone else, it might be more trouble than it¡¯s worth. Currently, ninety percent of his Resources were invested in modernizing his territory, laying the groundwork for this plan that called the Floating City, but in reality, was more of an Interstellar Fortress. Being the creator of the Red Prison Element himself, and with the Spirit Monsters and the entire territory having corresponding adaptation abilities due to the boost of the Lord Talent, he had absolutely no worries.@@@@ Although he had modified it, he did not alter its color. Even if possible, he would have like to vitalize it by forming an artificial intelligence, but there simply wasn¡¯t enough time. It now looked like a Ruby, the normal Mysterious Lock wasn¡¯t supposed to be this color. Then the fourth level turned into Qin Muye¡¯s military workshop. However, this had its drawbacks. To use the Super-Space Transmission Channel from now on, one would have to go to the Supplies Warehouse, because to implement the Space Corridor, the Super-Space Transmission Channel would have to be a part of the Mysterious Lock. Even so, he felt that as long as his Interstellar Fortress was completed, he could take on Level 6 as a Level 4, but it would be the kind of fight where he would have to flee immediately afterward, for there was more than one Level 6. Don¡¯t be fooled by the ordinary attributes displayed in ¡°Lord Era¡±; it was only because this was just the initial version. For example, the shoulder cannon, Miniature Computer, Wrist Blade, Mechanical Hawk, and various other Cold Weapons, firearms, and auxiliary equipment of the Iron Blood Warrior hadn¡¯t been attached yet. Once they were, he guaranteed it would be stronger. A Level 4 Mage Tower Territory not only expanded the range of his territory but also increased his Mage Tower from 3 to 4 floors, as if it had grown out of flat ground. [Underwater Breathing] [Attribute] [Stone Statue Ghost Armor] [Magic Value Limit +500] [Magic Immunity] [Immune to Blindness] [Constant Flying Magic] [Attack Power +100] [Defensive Power +500] [Level: High] [1000-point Magic Shield] ¡°Is the color of this Mysterious Lock Barrier a bit off?¡± Qin Muye looked at the Barrier enveloping his entire territory, similar to the novice Protection he had at first. ¡°With the Mysterious Lock, there¡¯s no need to worry about someone carrying out a decapitation strike using spatial technology,¡± said Qin Muye. His Mysterious Lock was not just a simple lock; he had also constructed a Space Corridor through the Super-Space Transmission Channel. ¡°There¡¯s no trust between people at all...¡± Qin Muye shook his head and went back to continue testing the Stone Ghost Armor. ¡°Energy gathering reaction? I don¡¯t remember the Mysterious Lock having this feature,¡± Qin Muye looked over the design, and couldn¡¯t find this function: ¡°It couldn¡¯t have been messed up by my modifications, could it? That shouldn¡¯t be the case; the paper data and regional experiments were all normal.¡± ¡°Damn, I might be comfortable, but what about the others...¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized the implications of this issue. ¡°When the time comes, I¡¯ll tweak this thing, just keeping the air filtering and environmental isolation and other such external features, then I can sell it to the True Dragon Emperor and the others.¡± ¡°The initial version of the Stone Ghost Armor is not bad; although its attributes are plain, it can fly, has Magic Immunity, and is unaffected by flash, blindness, and other effects.¡± Chapter 132: 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the Splurge Chapter 132: Chapter 134: Spending Money to Book the Venue, Boss Leading the Splurge [Additional update code error, recovery at 3:50. If you cannot reconnect, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to redownload.] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye had a black line on his forehead, feeling quite exasperated inside. ¡°Besides that, the Sea Dragon King¡¯s Talent was also exposed, called Ocean Survival, which allows him to gain Survival Points every day to continuously evolve ships, Treasures, and so on.¡± ¡°The other party obtains Treasures, Troop types, rewards, and even Resources that can be multiplied by ten thousand times, recruiting a single Skeleton Soldier can yield ten thousand Skeleton Soldiers, but only at the cost of one.¡± ¡°By the way, how much profit can we make if we only charge the cost price of the materials?¡± Qin Muye said, suddenly remembering this. ¡°Good, so how did the negotiations with the True Dragon Emperor go?¡± Qin Muye asked again. ¡°It¡¯s possible, but the demands also need to be modified; all Lord powers of rank 4 and below in the Wasteland City, Zombie Kingdom, and Rich Ocean are to be ours. The number of troops provided for escorts must be ten times the original base, and the materials cost is given at cost price.¡± ¡°Dragons? That¡¯s not a small project. What about the materials cost? Will the True Dragon Emperor pay for it?¡± Qin Muye frowned slightly. If it was the physique of an ordinary person, or even a little higher, like that of a Spirit Monster, it would be somewhat manageable. But with dragons typically the size of houses or palaces, and needing a hundred thousand such pieces, this was no small matter. ¡°It¡¯s not like that, Master. These two have become mortal enemies, so this time Rich Ocean and Wang Junzi intervened, but he only targeted the Sea Dragon King,¡± Black Hand said. ¡°If they refuse, then reveal that I am developing a new type of Armor that can adapt to oceanic conditions and is even more durable than before, capable of withstanding harsh environments better.¡± ¡°If you, Master, are willing to make the deal, all expenses will be paid by the True Dragon Emperor, and he will also pay you a handsome processing fee. However, he has requirements too, which are that in the future, this Stone Ghost Armor can only be provided to him, purchased at the normal price,¡± Black Hand said immediately. ¡°The Slaughter is secondary; the main things are various biological samples, Knowledge in books, and so on. These are the crucial points. If possible, try to preserve a ship; I want to see what¡¯s different between this ship and our territory.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too little, we need to make at least an 80% profit, otherwise it¡¯s hard to even break even,¡± Qin Muye confirmed. ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Black Hand naturally took this to heart. ¡°Yes, Master,¡± seeing this, Black Hand did not continue to say anything and directly left. ¡°So, Wang Junzi took an interest in the Sea Dragon King¡¯s Ghost Ghost Ship, then the Sea Dragon King suffered a loss which then led to this revelation, and only after did Wang Junzi retaliate?¡± Qin Muye inquired, as it could not be such a coincidence otherwise. ¡°So, what is the True Dragon Emperor¡¯s Talent? It can¡¯t be stronger, can it? Otherwise, how could it suppress these heaven-defying Talents?¡± ¡°I understand, you may go,¡± Qin Muye mused to himself. ¡°Is the news confirmed?¡± Qin Muye¡¯s expression changed, showing some excitement. Qin Muye¡¯s thoughts, however, diverged, as if he were truly just an extra. In an instant, Qin Muye understood that the True Dragon Emperor also wanted to monopolize; other Lords wanting to enter Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom would have to endure hostile environments, but if the True Dragon Emperor wasn¡¯t afraid, then the resources of these two servers could all fall into his pocket. If yielding some profits could lead to greater gains, Qin Muye naturally didn¡¯t mind. He could further upgrade the counterfeit Stone Ghost Armor, like adding Underwater Breathing capability, which was essentially the function of extracting oxygen from water, then increasing the Magic Shield and defensive power to 300 points was also feasible. Three days ago, he finished testing the Stone Statue Ghost Armor and then had the Spirit Monsters work overtime to produce ten thousand pieces. It wasn¡¯t difficult for the Spirit Monsters, as it was an assembly line process; all the repetitive mechanical labor was done by the Skeleton Soldiers, and the Spirit Monsters handled the technical positions. Even if a Crimson Hell blast went off, the enemy¡¯s sixth-order might be able to withstand it, but if it hit their subordinate territories, it was easy pickings, arriving to find nothing but a pile of radiating Ruby villages. In fact, they were produced in just one day, not to mention due to their large numbers and unity. He was really short on cash; he might be a big dog, but the True Dragon Emperor was the real tycoon. Not raising the base price would be wasting such an excellent opportunity. Now that the matter was settled, Qin Muye naturally had to start preparing. Perhaps the resources obtained from the battle wouldn¡¯t even be enough for his needs. Frankly, investigating these Lords¡¯ Talents and Attributes wasn¡¯t an easy task, as they almost all had Treasures that concealed Attributes, and unless things really came to a head, spying was not an option. Therefore, Qin Muye was puzzled; the opposition was a Divine Authority System, but without a Divine being, one couldn¡¯t possibly worship loneliness. That¡¯s why Qin Muye¡¯s Crimson series military hardware sold so well. He didn¡¯t care about Qin Muye¡¯s earnings; though he was domineering in his actions, he had a sense of the bigger picture. Snatching profits from an arms dealer like Qin Muye, and if by chance it caused a delay, the loss wouldn¡¯t be just a bit of profit, but a greater benefit. After all, although Qin Muye¡¯s reputation might have been poor, the quality of his military hardware was genuinely good. In combat against other servers, the True Dragon Emperor also preferred to use the Crimson series of military hardware, especially the heat weapons series. With just simple training, the damage from a distance immediately increased exponentially. This version of the Stone Ghost Armor was naturally not the original edition created by Qin Muye, but a knockoff, one with only a 100-point Magic Shield and 100-point defensive power. This time, heading to the Rich Ocean for the expedition, Qin Muye placed greater value on the Ocean-based Divine Authority System of the region. In doing business, one always starts by quoting a high price and then negotiates down; after all, outright purchase is invariably rare. He had previously wanted to destroy a fourth-tier territory, but with the True Dragon Emperor playing so big and even aiming for a monopoly, Qin Muye was ready to match him all the way. As for Qin Muye, he wasn¡¯t afraid of exposure at all. The Talents on him, that is, Learning Ability and Academic Research combined, had a profound effect. All other Talents were essentially derivatives of these two Talents, and even the Crimson Ancestor and the Lord of Hell couldn¡¯t compare with them. Chapter 133: 135: Biological Weapon Technology Chapter 133: Chapter 135: Biological Weapon Technology One must not only consider short-term benefits but also long-term interests, after all, the construction of the Floating City is not something that could be achieved in the short term, one cannot engage in one-off transactions, as harvesting leeks can¡¯t be done root and stem, otherwise, while there might be short-term profits, the losses would definitely be even greater. Talking big is just speech, but actually implementing means to surrender. As for why Qin Muye didn¡¯t follow along? As for making money, Qin Muye had his methods. In the current situation, arms dealing was definitely the most profitable, as for food and such, that was not profitable at all. The Magic Continent wasn¡¯t a Transcendent magicless world after all; any Druid or Mage could easily create fertilizers akin to chemical fertilizers. In Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, his entire territory seemed more like a product of forced growth, abnormal and twisted. He was also trying to correct the distortions with the black hands as much as possible. From the Middle Ages to the Interstellar Era, the time difference was just too great, which led to the current situation. The True Dragon Emperor did not break his promise, having a level 59 Dragon Hero lead 1000 tier 5 Red Dragons for protection. If there was no danger, they would merely assist in sweeping the field. Such business couldn¡¯t only happen in one world. If arms dealing went smoothly on the Magic Continent, the Horror Universe would also launch the same set of products. This Nourishment Liquid was specially concocted by him, with not a high cost. The main investment was still in Zombies and Mutant Beasts, whose capture and transport presented significant challenges. The target audience for these types of Biological Weapons naturally wasn¡¯t Lords but the native powers of the Magic Continent. As for Lords, they already had Troop buildings that could burst out soldiers, so there was no need to buy these. This was only the first version of Biological Weapons, future updates would include Hunters, Tyrants, Vengeful Goddesses, and other Biological Weapons capable of bundling with the Crimson System arms, which was the key point. This was impossible, the Floating City was just the beginning, his later plans for the Interstellar Fortress, Death Star, etc., all had to be put on the schedule, meaning even more Resources. Because they lacked Qin Muye¡¯s Learning Ability and Academic Research talents, they still had to develop step by step. Therefore, Qin Muye could only start training from scratch. Fortunately, although Spirit Monsters learned slowly, they were obedient, at least they were progressing according to the path Qin Muye had set. As such, as long as Qin Muye¡¯s Biological Weapons were promoted, it was guaranteed to be a business no less profitable than the Crimson System arms trade.@@@@ There was no need to worry about the weaklings like Evil Curse and Evil Curse Spirit Monsters. The Armor itself was like an exoskeleton, having its own power system, able to autonomously convert Red Prison Element to power itself, and even had solar energy, potential energy, and various other methods to increase power. The idea had been considered, but the benefits were too low, it could be tried after peace was achieved. Had it not been for the death battle across six servers this time, Qin Muye¡¯s arms business might have expanded to other servers, though Qin Muye wanted to earn Resources, he was not foolish enough to aid the enemy. Watching the departing legion, Qin Muye felt a bit worried; after all, these were his subordinates that he had personally raised, and he naturally felt uneasy about their distant expedition. Even if the Floating City was successfully built, would Qin Muye no longer lack resources? In the future, it won¡¯t just be about selling products but also services, similar to the regular maintenance of the Vengeful Goddess, the upgrade and refinement of the Tyrant, and so on. Soon, the mass of flesh began to squirm endlessly, forming a strange creature that was between a Licker and an Alien. Upon seeing Qin Muye, this Biological Weapon lunged at him, driven by a primitive hunger that urged this monster, born from a combination of Mutant Beasts, Zombies, and Aliens, to slaughter. The advantage was that progress was fast, with the backing of ¡°Lord Era,¡± these Talents, Skills, and even Magic all possessed formidable power. However, the downside was that once separated from ¡°Lord Era,¡± they might become incapable of anything. One must eat their meals one bite at a time, walk the road step by step; taking too large a step could lead to an embarrassing mishap. Of course, there were some natives who proposed peaceful coexistence with other servers, but while they blabbered on, the ones who dared to put their words into action were promptly killed on the spot. Everyone was a mortal enemy of each other, to the extent that only one server could survive. At this point, economic and financial strategies were entirely useless. Other servers also belonged to different worlds; they naturally couldn¡¯t be suppressed by this side, and conversely, they couldn¡¯t be suppressed by the other side either. More than anything, there was sheer destructive force involved. However, soon, patterns began to emerge on the creature¡¯s body, suppressing its voracious instincts and making it look dull and foolish. ¡°We have finally succeeded with one, but issuing subsequent commands is a problem. We need a certain level of intelligent programming,¡± Qin Muye thought aloud, mulling over potential solutions. ¡°I understand, with a Bidirectional Teleportation Gate available, if there¡¯s really an issue, I can also conscript them back through the Lord Summon,¡± he reassured himself. ¡°Can¡¯t sell counterfeit Stone Ghost Level Armor; the 1.0 version won¡¯t sell, so I might as well sell some Biological Weapons,¡± he concluded. ¡°There are certain challenges with the control technologies, which will need time to overcome. I estimate three days. Tsk, it really is difficult,¡± Qin Muye continued to ponder solutions. ¡°The control method could employ Magic Power combined with mental frequencies as core elements. That way, not only can we avoid issues of stolen authorization, but we also won¡¯t have the mess of scrambled commands,¡± he analyzed his options. ¡°What a pity, the remote communication technology is still not mature.¡± ¡°The logical understanding of Biological Weapons needs to be reconstructed,¡± he reflected. ¡°Let¡¯s head back; it¡¯s time to come up with some new money-making strategies.¡± ¡°The Rich Ocean has five Tier 4 Lord forces; with the help of the True Dragon Emperor, it should take three to five days to settle matters, although subsequent actions towards the natives may take a bit longer.¡± Blackhand seemed to understand Qin Muye¡¯s thoughts and immediately explained. ¡°` Chapter 134: 136: Enemy Attack! Chapter 134: Chapter 136: Enemy Attack! [Additional garbled message. Recovery at 3:50 a.m. If it cannot be recovered, open the catalog, long press the chapter to re-download.] ¡°Humph, once this is over, send them some fireworks.¡± ¡°It seems there was premeditation...¡± ¡°I was still too naive, many things simply can¡¯t be fully anticipated. By leaving room for others, I just set myself up for a downfall.¡± ¡°The forces besieging us are most likely from the Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom, only Jiang Tianjun is left in the Mysterious Village server while Rich Ocean is struggling on its own, nearly killed by the True Dragon Emperor; as for Extreme Cold Ice Land, even without Jiang Tianjun targeting them, they wouldn¡¯t normally interfere given their situation.¡± ¡°Once this is over, Mysterious Lock¡¯s targeting of space technology needs an upgrade, just kill them outright.¡± ¡°The first time they were stopped by Mysterious Lock, the second time they were sent back through the super-space channel¡¯s Space Corridor, and the third time they anchored near us which finally allowed them to successfully teleport over.¡± ¡°Rest assured, master. After we kill this invading group, I will find out and certainly give you a satisfactory explanation.¡± The Black Hand spoke respectfully, but also harbored a sense of murderous intent. If someone hadn¡¯t provided the space coordinates, direct teleportation would¡¯ve been impossible. ¡°Handled, my this...¡± ¡°Good, after this is over, find out who betrayed us.¡± Qin Muye, under heavy protection, arrived at the Supplies Warehouse located in the Mage Tower¡¯s basement, which had already been fortified with various protections, even employing abundant Level 5 Defense Magic. ¡°Good, and make sure to hit them hard; otherwise, they really think we¡¯re just an arms dealer.¡± Qin Muye also held a breath in his chest. ¡°Heh, a bunch of fools.¡± ¡°The Space Corridor is still too merciful.¡± Qin Muye squinted his eyes¡ªthe previous two failures were not enough to deter the enemy, indicating that their intent was to kill him. ¡°Although our territory lost ten thousand troops, we still have other forces.¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Only when things finally calmed down did Qin Muye speak gravely: ¡°I just felt a fluctuation with Mysterious Lock.¡± ¡°Master, foreign enemies are attacking, you should move to the underground Supplies Warehouse first. Diseases and white doves are already cleaning up the enemies. It¡¯s some lord from Wasteland City; I don¡¯t know where they got the spatial coordinates to anchor our territory.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, master. Black Hand should be reporting the situation very soon.¡± He thought with such powerful figures at the forefront, he would be safe, but he ignored how much his arms dealings provided substantial firepower to the Magic Continent Server, making him seem low-profile, but actually quite high-profile. Any envious or jealous individuals who deliberately leaked his information naturally attracted those who wanted him dead.@@@@ But if they truly had the numbers, they wouldn¡¯t resort to such a foolish method of using a borrowed knife to kill. Without spatial coordinates, even treasures or magic would make it impossible to locate them; only a few individuals providing coordinates made it possible. If it weren¡¯t for this direct strike, he might not have developed such a vigilant mindset. It¡¯s good that this hidden danger erupted sooner. If they weren¡¯t heading to the Rich Ocean, there would have been doves accompanying this mission; Plague, typically a part of the City Defense, rarely advances with the army. Besides, there were others like Tie Gu, the Heavy Shield Guard, and Black Pupils, the Earth Elemental Master, among other heroes, who were now all mobilized. The first issue was the limitation; the enemy could not teleport directly into his territory but could choose a location just outside of it. Although the Floating City¡¯s lack of facilities prevented stronger spatial responses, it did not mean Qin Muye had to stick with the original methods. So, it was crucial to make up for it quickly. Although he was dealing in arms and luxury goods, since the last time he wiped out the Silver Star Alliance to set an example, he hadn¡¯t sought external expansion, with most of his activities concentrated on the Red Wind Plain. His Mysterious Lock had sufficient protective power, but it lacked in retaliatory strength. Tian Qi advised a word of caution, noticing that Qin Muye was a bit panicked, which was normal considering that this was the first assault at his doorstep since the previous monster siege. It was entirely possible to develop the corresponding technology independently. If it weren¡¯t for the Mysterious Lock, the enemy would have teleported directly into the territory unprepared, surely causing substantial losses. If Tian Qi hadn¡¯t been quick to lend support, he might have fallen flat. Only the native residents could do such a deed, after all, they wouldn¡¯t die from losing. Therefore, on the third venture, he had to strike with lethal force. It wasn¡¯t as if teleportation was his only Treasure or magic. Adding his unique troop types and various pieces of equipment, all being strong in combat and further boosted by the Holy Blood Bottle and other Divine Artifacts like the Evangelist, any adversary below sixth level ascending to his lands would meet their demise here. After a brief period of panic, Qin Muye calmed down, feeling genuinely unconcerned, confident in his victory; the real nightmare for his enemies would begin once the Spirit Monsters initiated bleeding. With such a lucrative business and massive benefits, naturally, many native residents coveted them, perceiving that if Qin Muye were dead, they could carve up his profits. However, they never considered that without Qin Muye, the Crimson System arms could not be produced at all. The True Dragon Emperor had left not two days ago, and to have him besieged was clearly a premeditated act. As the disturbances outside grew louder, even the Mysterious Lock began to tremble repeatedly, Qin Muye knew that it meant a significant number of Lords had teleported over for the siege. As for the Lords? Truthfully, they had no need to betray Qin Muye, as his arms were a great support to any Lord; now was not the time for internal strife. Indulging in such would only benefit the Lords from other servers, a loss far outweighing any gain. As for Plague and Dove, both were rare professions; the former, a Plague Shooter upgraded from the Archer profession, and the latter a War Knight, originally of the Knight profession. Chapter 135: 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the Ground Chapter 135: Chapter 137: Laser Point Shooting, Cannon Sweep the Ground In the Alchemy Platform Tower, with sunken eye sockets and a gaunt body, the Plague Shooter¡¯s eyes were as sharp as an eagle¡¯s, his powerful arms contrasting sharply with his overall emaciated appearance. ¡°Keep the ammunition coming, Tower Number Seven is about to fall,¡± as a defender of the city, his profession might be Plague Shooter, but in reality, he was now more of a commander. Actually fighting on the front lines was one thing, but they no longer had any spare Alchemy Towers. What they used now were not bows and arrows, but laser cannons combined with modern technology and the Iron Blood Civilization. To call him a Plague Shooter was a misnomer; he was more like a Plague Gunner. Every time he operated the laser cannons for a long-range attack, he could imbue the shots with various plague effects, not only weakening the enemy¡¯s attributes but also infecting them. Unless the targets had strong attribute resistance or used magic and other means to dispel it, the horrors of the plague would soon become apparent to those struck. Not far away, a figure with the upper body of a Spirit Monster and lower half resembling that of a Nightmare beast led his Nightmare cavalry troops in a relentless assault. Under the coordination with the plague, large numbers of zombies and mutant beasts fell like crops before the scythe. It was just that their numbers were too vast. These troops of zombies and mutant beasts paled in comparison to the Spirit Monsters; even those of the same 4th rank couldn¡¯t withstand a single blow.@@@@ All under their command were of Elite Level, and were Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters whose strength had been enhanced through later modifications to stand at the peak of the 4th rank troops. They could even fight against those of the 5th rank. ¡°There are too many, and they keep coming without end. If we don¡¯t have a countermeasure, we¡¯ll have to wipe them all out.¡± Black Pupil was surrounded by a shield made of earth elements; he was an Elemental Master of earth. With Qin Muye¡¯s territory now rich, each hero was equipped with a set of Advanced Treasure. As for external wars, they had been waiting to equip everyone with Stone Statue Ghost Armor that Qin Muye had developed, but plans couldn¡¯t keep up with changes, and they were still using their original equipment. In comparison to Qin Muye, the two server Lords besieging him were truly impoverished, with neither equipment on the zombies and mutant beasts¡ªthey charged into battle as blank slates, relying solely on their numbers to form waves of undead and beasts. Perhaps it was the server differences that led to varying strategies. They had encountered Superpower Users before. Frankly, their combat ability was decent but only just decent. A Superpower User troop with physical abilities couldn¡¯t withstand a single charge led by the white dove¡¯s Nightmare Spirit Monsters. This centaur-like form was a modification of the Nightmare Knight that Qin Muye had originally developed, so naturally its Attack Power was quite formidable. ¡°Then we¡¯ll kill them all. The longer it drags on, the better for us,¡± the Plague Shooter sneered coldly, not considering this motley crowd worth mentioning. ¡°These people are really cunning. Notify Bai Ge to retreat; we can¡¯t change the environment for now. The master hasn¡¯t done substantial research in this area; we can only purify it first,¡± Plague said with a hint of ruthlessness in his tone. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re getting serious. With so many wild beasts, why not call the others over and leech some Experience? Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t that be a waste of their ¡®kindness¡¯?¡± Hei Mu suggested darkly. Although they could skyrocket in level from this wave of Experience, compared to the benefits brought by all heroes in the territory leveling up, there was naturally a difference. Out of consideration for the territory¡¯s benefit, he would not hog it all to himself. ¡°Good, then I¡¯ll leave it to you. I¡¯ll have everyone switch modes,¡± Plague said, rising to make arrangements; naturally, Hei Mu didn¡¯t stay either. The Laser Cannon had two modes. One was laser pinpoint shooting, similar to a laser beam, which was used previously to avoid injuring allies. The other was cannon coverage mode, which transformed the energy used for the laser beam into a Crimson Burst Mode. The emitted laser beams would explode on impact, producing effects like Elemental Decay and kinetic propulsion. It¡¯s somewhat similar to a micro-nuclear bomb; not only does it have explosive damage, but also radiation damage. And with the Disease Spirit Monster¡¯s attendant plague effects, at worst, the dead would turn into Ruby statues, and the living would really suffer. In terms of negative status effects, Calamitous Whisper specializes in reducing Attributes, whereas Plague can afflict the enemy with various plagues, diseases, toxins, and the like. Although it might not reduce Attributes as effectively as Calamitous Whisper, its persistent damage and contagious effects were incredibly strong. If not treated promptly, they could even cause permanent after-effects. They were even potent enough to potentially disable a Hero. The news quickly spread, and many Heroes came to cast a spell for a bit of Experience and then left. During this time, Bai Ge returned as well. He wasn¡¯t clear about what was happening but noticed that the Laser Cannons in the Alchemy Tower had shifted modes. A human-head-sized red glow burst forth from the Alchemy Cannon, landing in the Transmission Point. The next instant, the crimson glow exploded, and all under the Red Prison Element immediately blossomed, turning the enveloped mutant beasts and zombies into Ruby-like statues. This Crimson Burst Mode consumed much more than the original Laser Pinpoint mode. The original strategy was for Bai Ge to lead the Nightmare Spirit Monsters in the main attack, while Plague and the Disease Spirit Monsters controlled the cannons for support. It wasn¡¯t Bai Ge trying to hog the credit, but because it was more cost-effective. But the sudden strategy change definitely meant a new discovery. After understanding the situation, Bai Ge also came to admire these Lords. Let¡¯s not talk about anything else, just the transportation costs alone must be substantial. The costs were definitely much higher than those of their Laser Cannon¡¯s Crimson Burst Mode. Qin Muye¡¯s Super Space-Time Transmission Channel would consume 10 units of common Resources and 1 unit of Special Resources every second, even within the same server, and the consumption of other equipment with the same function was probably similar. Common Resources were cheap, the expensive part was the Special Resources. Chapter 136: 138: Need to Break Even Chapter 136: Chapter 138: Need to Break Even ¡°` A large number of bodies were eroded into Red Prison Crystals, and the increasingly intense radioactive contamination and zombie virus in the environment were gradually decayed and assimilated by the Red Prison Element. ¡°Not only did we not lose anything this time, but we also made a tidy profit,¡± Blackhand mused as he looked at the large pile of statues, feeling rather sentimental. He came here also to sponge some experience, and he hadn¡¯t anticipated the current situation. Each zombie statue or mutant beast statue is a raw material for making munitions, and even after purification, they can be used as energy. If we really calculate, as long as all these Red Prison Crystal statues are processed into munitions and then sold, after a full cycle, without saying a windfall, a 100% profit margin could be earned after deducting the cost. Take the Laser Cannon¡¯s Crimson Burst Mode, for instance, the consumption is high, but it depends on whether it¡¯s cost price or retail price. Using it oneself definitely means calculating it at cost price, but if it¡¯s sold, that¡¯s the retail price. It is because of this use in killing enemies, otherwise, how could only a 100% profit be made? ¡°How are the negotiations with the other forces?¡± Dove didn¡¯t care how much Blackhand earned; he was more interested in how the reinforcements were doing. ¡°The native powers are giving us the run-around, and the Lords¡¯ stance is still unclear, it seems they followed into the Rich Ocean to get a share of the spoils,¡± Blackhand said with an even tone. ¡°Which means that the native heroes are now in charge of the other Lords,¡± Plague said as he walked in after arranging the follow-up matters. ¡°So, the natives have gotten involved?¡± Black Eyes¡¯ expression turned somewhat unsightly. At such a moment, they dared to stab them in the back. Although providing aid was a matter of affection, not aiding was the proper duty, but the natives¡¯ attitude made a lot of Spirit Monsters quite unhappy. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯ll come a time when they will bleed profusely,¡± Blackhand was definitely annoyed too, but no worries, after this was over, those natives would have a difficult time. When that time came, he would make them pay a hundredfold, dealing with other servers in terms of economy and finance had no effect, but within their own server, they could fully make them realize how closely related munitions were to them. Those powers that were quibbling with him, he would directly support their opposing forces, even the rebels, local powers, and so on, give these people preferential policies, new-type munitions, while raising the purchase price for these equivocating powers, giving them outdated munitions and such. Even more ruthlessly, directly support some extreme factions. Once chaos ensued, he would ensure these powers were thrown into disarray. Want new-type munitions? Blackhand would of course sell, but as for the price, well, that was negotiable. He was called Blackhand after all; not playing dirty would be a waste of his name. Don¡¯t be fooled by his amiable daily interactions with various forces; when it came to action, he was utterly uncompromising. In the past, he had been willing to sacrifice Demon Blood for the benefit of his territory. Being ruthless to his own people meant naturally he would be even more ruthless to outsiders. Weighing the pros and cons between satisfying anger and gaining experience, Qin Muye chose experience. He didn¡¯t care much about the grudge, but if the enemy really sent a wild beast tide for a whole day, he would lose too much by giving up the experience just for spite. He estimated that his own people could hold on, but it wasn¡¯t certain that the enemy could. The city¡¯s defense was operating on a three-shift system; though it might be tiring, one keeps soldiers for years to use them at the crucial moment¡ªit was unacceptable for Qin Muye to provide for them well only for them to slack off when it was time to fight. ¡°Got it, I¡¯ll arrange it immediately,¡± Black Hand replied. ¡°Prepare several shots. It¡¯s clear they are teleporting from two different servers, which means there¡¯s a tacit agreement, but they¡¯re definitely not in the same place, so there will be some delay in communication. It¡¯s best to make sure both servers¡¯ forces are taken care of,¡± Qin Muye instructed. Black Hand naturally agreed and left to make preparations. While this was an opportunity, it was also a great trouble. The enemy had the means to launch a sudden attack at any moment, and as long as their territories remained unchanged, they could strike at will, which would make them quite passive. Therefore, the best scenario would be to destroy it completely, but not everyone could have Divine Artifact Level teleportation treasures like Qin Muye. These kinds of treasures were exceedingly precious. Like Qin Muye, he only had one Super Space-Time Transmission Channel in addition to one pair of Bidirectional Teleportation Gates. That was all he had. Qin Muye glanced at the progress of his advancement task. Currently, the destruction of level 3 forces was at 4/10, meaning Demon Blood and Evil Tongue had eradicated at least 4 forces in the Rich Ocean, which was the only explanation for this increase. Beyond that, he had also gained points, a substantial amount¡ª1.2 million, though Qin Muye didn¡¯t bother with the exact figures beyond that. He suspected that the forces mentioned as level 3 had to be at least level 4; the level 3 ones would have already been finished off. Looking again at the leaderboard, only the Sea Dragon King remained among the lords of the Rich Ocean server, likely still being hunted by the True Dragon Emperor. Besides that, almost everyone in the Extreme Cold Ice Land was dead, leaving only Han Mei, who was ranked fourth. At this point, once the Sea Dragon King and Han Mei die, all lords of the Rich Ocean and Extreme Cold Ice Land servers will have been eliminated. As for the Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom, to be honest, as long as the True Dragon Emperor and Jiang Tianjun join forces, the others will definitely not stand a chance. One person per server, breaking them one by one would not be a problem. The gold content of the first and second ranks is not for show. If it weren¡¯t for the issue with his territory, the Sea Dragon King might not necessarily lose. The highly flexible, ship-based territory has its advantages, but there are surely drawbacks too, or else the True Dragon Emperor would not be able to chase him. However, the advantage is clear; up until now, neither the True Dragon Emperor nor Wang Junzi has been able to catch him, which speaks volumes about the uniqueness of the Sea Dragon King¡¯s territory. Chapter 137: 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the Outcome Chapter 137: Chapter 139: Strategic Crimson Weapons Determine the Outcome ¡°There hasn¡¯t been a breach alert yet; he¡¯s a tough nut to crack,¡± said the Lord nicknamed Evil Tiger, a burly figure radiating a fierce aura. He added, ¡°I¡¯m ready to back off. If we keep fighting, I¡¯ll lose everything I own.¡± ¡°Leave? How will you explain this to Chen Sheng?¡± another Lord, codenamed Black Ink, asked. ¡°Explain? Why should we explain anything? Do we benefit from risking our lives? The Lords with three stars are clearly not easy to mess with.¡± ¡°Activating the magnetic transmission device just once costs 10,000 basic energy and 1,000 advanced energy. Chen Sheng¡¯s huge enterprise can withstand it, but my small outfit can¡¯t, not to mention it also attracts mutant beasts, which adds a significant risk,¡± Black Ink explained. Evil Tiger scoffed at this. This operation was a joint action by Chen Sheng of the Wasteland City server and the Corpse King of the Zombie Kingdom server, merely meant to stall the 6th tier Lords of the Magic Continent server to cover their own operations. But in reality? It was simply exploitation, even with the intention of using them as a scapegoat to weaken their forces. ¡°It¡¯s easy to say that, but we can¡¯t withstand retaliation,¡± Black Ink shook his head, resigned. This operation, with the consumption of the magnetic transmission device, was entirely borne by them. They were not as rich as Qin Muye, on par with average 4th level Lords, especially since Wasteland City itself was resource-poor. Even though they were among the top few in the server, compared to Chen Sheng who ranked in the top ten, the difference was massive. ¡°Aren¡¯t we suffering retaliation now? Advance means death, retreat means death. I¡¯ve heard that the number one on the leaderboard, the True Dragon Emperor from Magic Continent, is rampaging through the Rich Ocean with his server¡¯s Lords, and the 10th ranked Wang Junzi is chasing the Sea Dragon King.¡± ¡°After this is over, once the Sea Dragon King dies, the strength of Magic Continent will certainly increase further. How will we resist then?¡± Evil Tiger expressed without any reservation. They knew that by destroying the Lords¡¯ forces of other servers, they could obtain everything, including the conversion of previously indestructible buildings into building blueprints they could learn. As Lords, they naturally understood the importance of buildings; without buildings, a territory was just an empty shell. ¡°After the last batch of mutant beasts is sent, I plan to leave. Staying here is just a slow death. If you want a slow death, I won¡¯t stop you,¡± Evil Tiger said irritably. The remaining Lords from Wasteland City were also silent. Evil Tiger was right; they genuinely couldn¡¯t afford this. The consumption was simply too great, so much so that they couldn¡¯t bear it. ¡°Let¡¯s go with the last two waves. At least let¡¯s wait until we¡¯ve exhausted our energy resources before we talk. After that, Chen Sheng won¡¯t find any fault,¡± Black Ink said meaningfully. 0.1 seconds was indeed short, but if they used Mysterious Lock for remote interference, they could extend this gap to 1 to 2 seconds, which should be enough time. And he could also predict the timing and launch it before the teleport even activated. They had estimated beforehand that there would be a round every five minutes, non-stop, seeming to indicate the enemy¡¯s teleportation device required cooling off, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t be so punctual. Everything was ready, and as the countdown ended, Pestilence gave the order, and the Crimson Cruise Missile was launched immediately. The next moment, a blaze of light burst from the launch shaft like lightning, heading toward the writhing space. Just as the space was about to spit out a large number of zombies and disappear, Pestilence, who had been granted authority over the Mysterious Lock by Qin Muye, immediately used the power of the Mysterious Lock and the Super-Space Transmission Channel. The fading space suddenly stalled, as if stunned by a huge enclosing net, even stopping its zombie-spewing action, but it quickly adjusted, ready to continue its task. However, by then, the Crimson Cruise Missile had already entered. On their end, all was calm; they felt nothing, except for the continual rise in levels, attributes, and skills due to the large amount of experience gained from this battle ¨C it all seemed so natural. ¡°The other side is wiped out, let¡¯s clear the battlefield.¡± After half an hour of guarding without any further occurrences, it indicated they were indeed all gone, and it was even possible that their teleportation device had been destroyed. As for hearing any noises here, that was basically impossible. Not to mention the vastness of the Magic Continent Server where they were situated in the heart of the continent, but the enemy might have been in some core area of the Zombie Kingdom Server, so there was no chance they could hear anything. If they were to hear noises, it wouldn¡¯t be from cruise missiles, but from the weapons equipped on the Titan-sized giant constructs that Qin Muye was planning to develop. The entire territory¡¯s alert was quickly lifted, and Spirit Monsters began transporting large amounts of Red Prison Crystal Statues, all treasures that could be exchanged for various resources. They not only gained a lot of experience, but they even profited from the battle. The Red Prison Crystal Statues were just the first step. Blackhand was also set to take the stage next, and the indigenous folks naturally wouldn¡¯t be spared. When the time came, they would edge them out mercilessly, chopping them down to mere roots. If they didn¡¯t take harsh measures, one might think they were typically mild and easy to bully. [A magnificent...] Qin Muye didn¡¯t know how he had also ended up gaining some experience, but unfortunately, he hadn¡¯t completed the advance task, so he had no experience, though he didn¡¯t really care. For him now, experience really didn¡¯t mean much; he got plenty just by doing nothing in the territory, no need to be greedy. Instead, he felt like sharing some of the experience seemed a bit wasteful. Chapter 138: 140: Once the list is out, no one can escape Chapter 138: Chapter 140: Once the list is out, no one can escape@@@@ ¡°Server Transfer Token, geez, one million points to save a life isn¡¯t really too much.¡± Qin Muye had 1.2 million points and naturally chose to redeem after the battle ended. This thing was pretty good, allowing him to randomly transfer his entire territory along with himself. It was just unclear which server specifically he¡¯d end up on, and Qin Muye didn¡¯t plan to use it right away, keeping it as a trump card. For now, the chances of winning on the Magic Continent Server weren¡¯t low, with the True Dragon Emperor, a cheater essentially, around, there was no need to worry about losing. The reason he spent such a high price was to avoid the day when someone might be prepared to go for the kill. Though the possibility was not great, had it not been for the world advancement task, the True Dragon Emperor really might have killed all Lords to pave the way for himself, but now, he¡¯d probably focus on winning people over. He was strong, but even he could be overwhelmed by numbers. Besides, in a world of the strong, there¡¯s always someone stronger, and even he met his match in Jiang Tianjun. And that was only among six servers, not to mention the previous world whose population was unknown. With 1,000 people per server, there must be at least several hundred thousand servers worldwide. If it really came down to competition, Lords emerging from all kinds of different servers, who knows if there¡¯d be someone even stronger than the True Dragon Emperor. Therefore, Qin Muye was also making preparations in case he needed to escape in time. If his Floating City was completed, then indeed, he wouldn¡¯t need to buy one, but constructing a Floating City isn¡¯t so easy, and even with the help of ¡°Lord Era,¡± Qin Muye estimated it would take years, it wasn¡¯t something that could be built easily. His wasn¡¯t just any Floating City, naturally, it was not going to be easy. ¡°Demon Blood and Evil Speech seem to have entered the phase of raiding the natives, otherwise, they should have returned by now,¡± Qin Muye glanced at his advance task, which stopped moving after reaching 4/10. That meant there were only four Lords above tier three in the Rich Ocean area, well, actually one tier three, and three tier fours. As for tier five Lords, that was beyond Qin Muye¡¯s reach. Tier three and tier four Lords were more like spare ribs to the True Dragon Emperor, but tier five was different, as it marked a qualitative change, so it would not be possible for him to give it to Qin Muye, which is why Qin Muye didn¡¯t bring it up in the first place. Tier five was equivalent to the Dragon Clan, Silver Star Alliance, and such, who could wrestle with the Divine if a conflict truly erupted, thus they naturally had profound foundations. So, even if Qin Muye had asked for it, the True Dragon Emperor might not have given it to him. Qin Muye understood his limits¡ªbite off more than one can chew and one may choke to death. His territory could defend against a tier five Lord¡¯s assault, but if he were to attack a tier five¡¯s territory, he¡¯d barely win at a great cost, the difference between fighting at home and away was significant. ¡°Many powers involved? That¡¯s simply wonderful. We must make them understand what it means to be cut by a soft knife this time,¡± Qin Muye raised an eyebrow. He too wanted to find out who betrayed him, but it wasn¡¯t feasible¡ªthe suspects were indeed far too numerous. Such as the Silver Star Alliance, the Elf Clan, or perhaps some nobles or demons coveting his military arms business, and so on. So who betrayed him wasn¡¯t important anymore; what mattered was using this situation to convert it into tangible benefits. Qin Muye wasn¡¯t one to obsess over the impossible; if the matter couldn¡¯t be investigated, he would simply redirect his focus. ¡°Understood, but about the biological weapons you mentioned before, are they going on the market now?¡± the dark hand asked. Qin Muye halted his work for a moment: ¡°Will it help your plan?¡± ¡°It would be a perfect opportunity to showcase biological weapons and gauge the market¡¯s response. In the aftermath, we could hold out for the highest bidder,¡± the dark hand spoke pragmatically. Only when the powers get hit would they know how painful Qin Muye¡¯s arms are to bear, prompting them to rush to purchase. Not buying? Then the pain wouldn¡¯t just be from the impact but also from death. ¡°You¡¯re planning a marketing strategy? This wasn¡¯t your idea, was it?¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t mind, his biological weapons were nearing completion, and they should be ready by the next day. ¡°It was Smile¡¯s idea, and it seems he has an even bigger plan,¡± the dark hand didn¡¯t conceal. Smile, that was the Spirit Monster hero in the territory who, relying on the Merchant Profession, had become an eloquent speaker. He was mainly in charge of business and when it came to getting his hands dirty, he was no less ruthless than the dark hand, a veritable smiling tiger. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll have it perfected today. As for mass production, it¡¯ll probably take until the day after tomorrow to work out,¡± Qin Muye pondered for a moment. The progress on the Mysterious Lock was somewhat slow, and while it was effective against rank 4 and 5, it fell short against rank 6. If rank 4 and 5 came his way, they would just turn into Experience, and from the looks of it, it seemed they wouldn¡¯t attempt another assault, having already sustained heavy losses. Especially in the Zombie Kingdom, where rank 3, 4, and 5 lords had been obliterated from the leaderboard. Their territories still existed, though, so it wasn¡¯t considered a total destruction of their powers. The lords of Wasteland City, being the first to retract, surely witnessed this scenario and realized that Qin Muye possessed the means to eradicate them from afar. There was no time to evade, let alone to approach. And rank 6 lords didn¡¯t concern him¡ªmost were already constrained. After all, killing a rank 6 lord would grant one everything they owned, so all rank 6 lords were watching each other closely, ready to catch their opponents off guard. Of course, if a rank 6 lord did attack, Qin Muye would simply recall heroes like Demon Blood and those who spoke evil, using the Server Transfer Token to escape. Otherwise, he¡¯d be waiting to die. He couldn¡¯t defeat rank 6. After all, if someone truly aimed to kill him, they would certainly bring heroes and troops. The Dragon Blood Spirit Monster indeed grew stronger as its blood ran lower, but if it were to be annihilated instantly, its increased Attack Power would be useless. What good would that do? Chapter 139: 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming Fees Chapter 139: Chapter 141: Increasing Prices and Ingeniously Naming Fees ¡°How great are the losses?¡± Phelas Starlight¡¯s expression was gloomy, as a rebellion had just taken place in his city. The group of peasants who called themselves the White Horse Association, through some unknown channel, managed to buy new arms from Red Wind Territory¡ªa type of special puppet beast resembling a humanoid combined with exotic characteristics. It was a product that Red Wind Territory had only recently launched, extremely powerful, and known as the Lickers. ¡°The White Horse Association has been completely eradicated, but our losses are heavy. The estimated losses...¡± the old butler reported truthfully. Hearing about the losses made Phelas¡¯s expression even uglier. ¡°Go to Red Wind Territory, they must provide an explanation. They dared to sell arms privately to these peasants; we must make them compensate for our losses.¡± ¡°My lord, this might be a warning from Red Wind Territory. Just yesterday, they adjusted the unit price and service charges we owe, increasing them by at least tenfold,¡± the old butler spoke. This statement sent Phelas into a rage. ¡°Those pig-like god-given lords, how dare they!!!¡± The old butler remained silent, letting Phelas vent his anger. Although Phelas cursed aloud, he wouldn¡¯t dare to take action. Even if his power as the great duke of Starlight were ten times larger, it wouldn¡¯t be a match. Could it be as strong as the headquarters of the Silver Star Alliance? It was nothing but impotent fury. After venting, Phelas finally calmed down. ¡°What reason did they give for the price increase?¡± ¡°The raw materials have been largely plundered by the god-given lord of the Exotic Realm. It¡¯s estimated to take ten years to return to normal. Furthermore, they announced that prices would continue to rise. If we don¡¯t agree, Red Wind Territory won¡¯t lack our sales; they can supply everything to the True Dragon Emperor who is willing to buy at a price ten percent above market rate.¡± Phelas, who had just calmed down, became agitated again. ¡°Hmm, ask them if they are selling the Lickers,¡± Phelas finally suppressed his anger and chose to buy. He was not a fool; he knew well that the incident with the White Horse Association was a power move by the other party, given that the arms produced by Red Wind Territory are never cheap. This incident was purely a retaliation for his failure to provide assistance previously. ¡°Yes, they will sell, but at a steep price. However, there¡¯s another issue. Red Wind Territory suspects that they have been betrayed this time, so all clients must pay a security deposit. This deposit determines the quantity of arms they are willing to sell to us. The smaller the deposit, the greater the restrictions on the quantity of arms we can purchase,¡± continued the old butler.@@@@ This nearly drove Phelas to despair, now they¡¯re extorting money openly? Such blatant actions, aren¡¯t they afraid of a collective boycott...ah, indeed they aren¡¯t. If we don¡¯t buy, there¡¯s a good chance Red Wind Territory will sell the arms at a lower price to our hostile forces or the internal rebel groups. It¡¯s truly vile. Right now, it¡¯s only painful, but in the future, if we don¡¯t buy, we could really end up dead. ¡°Pay it! The merchants of Red Wind Territory are even more detestable than the vampires of the Undead Clan,¡± Phelas gritted his teeth. He worked hard to amass his wealth, only to hand it over to others in exchange for weapons. What¡¯s the difference between this and paying protection money? He even thought that perhaps the lords from the Exotic Realm were not like the divinely appointed lords of the Magic Continent; they might be more amicable. ¡°My lord, best not speak such words. If those mad dogs from Red Wind Territory hear of this, the consequences could be severe,¡± the old steward warned. Upon the mention of ¡®mad dogs¡¯, even Phelas, the Duke of the Stars, couldn¡¯t help but turn pale; those Spirit Monsters were truly terrifying. ¡°I understand. How are things going with the Spirit Monster?¡± Phelas inquired. Before Qin Muye appeared, no one cared about the Spirit Monster, but after Qin Muye¡¯s arrival, they became quite sought after. Being a prominently powerful individual, Phelas naturally wanted to replicate them, so he discreetly hired Mages to modify them. ¡°Things do not look optimistic,¡± the old steward replied. Weak Spirit Monsters had long been eliminated, so very few remained. Furthermore, using Garden Elves as raw materials was like trading gold for pebbles. They were not divinely appointed lords who could recruit from troop buildings; each Spirit Monster required one Garden Elf, making the cost substantial. In the end, Phelas was helpless. ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°Wait, if we could capture a Spirit Monster from Red Wind Territory, then...¡± ¡°My lord, I advise you to abandon such thoughts. The Spirit Monster from Red Wind Territory is of the fourth tier. Unless you can mobilize a fifth-tier entity, it¡¯s impossible to capture one. Moreover, if you involve a fifth-tier, the magnitude of the battle won¡¯t be small,¡± the old steward said expressionlessly. This idea wasn¡¯t unique to him, but those Spirit Monsters rarely ventured out and when they did, they moved in packs with formidable combat abilities, fighting fiercely as if their lives didn¡¯t matter. As a duke, he enjoyed endless glory and riches; why bother provoking a pack of mad dogs? Besides not being able to win a fight or openly criticize them, and since reputation meant nothing to the other party, he thought it best to forget about plots and schemes. Even if he won, there were no real benefits. ¡°Forget it, go down,¡± ordered Phelas, his head throbbing. He doubted his earlier decisions, thinking it would have been better to send people to mingle there. He had thought his opponent was surely doomed, but they had survived, ultimately costing him dearly. However, it was already in the past and dwelling on it wouldn¡¯t help. Going there now to explain wouldn¡¯t result in breaking ties with them; they would just keep evading responsibilities. As for why no one thought to offer timely help? It¡¯s simply because the other party earned too much. They were hoping to take over the business after the demise of Red Wind Territory and profit massively. As for the native forces, they would be more than happy if the divinely appointed lords perished; why would they go for a rescue? They would rather have all of them die off, allowing lords from the Exotic Realm to settle in. Perhaps these foreign lords, like the former Mages and Priests, might govern the entire Magic Continent with them, unlike the local divinely appointed lords who were domineering, constantly eroding their interests and territories, which caused these forces to act in very contradictory ways. Chapter 140: 142: Hell Churchs Call for Help Chapter 140: Chapter 142: Hell Church¡¯s Call for Help ¡°How have sales been recently?¡± Qin Muye sensed the arrival of Shadow, knowing that aside from Shadow, no one would usually come to his laboratory. Whenever Shadow arrived, it was to report various matters, large and small, but he also knew Qin Muye¡¯s personality, so he always chose the most important issues to report, and kept it brief. Unless there was something significant that needed Qin Muye¡¯s decision, then he would provide a detailed explanation. ¡°After eradicating a dozen or so powers, the rest have become much more submissive, and as a result, our sales have increased nearly twentyfold. These powers really are wealthy; we underestimated their financial capabilities in the past,¡± Shadow began. In this round of sales, the main revenue came from the biological weapon Lickers. Not for any reason other than effective advertising¡ªafter all, it resulted in a shift of power due to the eradication of a dozen or so powers. In battle, the main force was the Lickers. Even Heroes of the same tier could not match them in melee combat or assassination, and they were quite easy to maintain. The cost of acquiring one was much cheaper than training a Hero. ¡°Tsk, it¡¯s a pity that the loot didn¡¯t fall into our hands,¡± Qin Muye regretfully said. The dozen or so powers weren¡¯t directly destroyed by them but were indirectly annihilated through the support of proxy forces, hence all the captured wealth fell into the hands of these proxies. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master, they still owe us a sizeable final payment. When it¡¯s time to collect, the goods will fall back into our hands,¡± Shadow consoled. Indeed, the rebellious powers were offered a discount on the arms, but even with significant discounts, these destitute forces couldn¡¯t afford to buy them. If it wasn¡¯t for their desire to suppress these forces this time around, these arms wouldn¡¯t even be aimed at this group, because they truly had no money. As for supporting them as rebels or the oppressed, Shadow said they were powerless to assist. In a world with Transcendent beings, the first thing one should do to change the world is to acquire formidable strength¡ªthe kind that can suppress the whole world¡ªthen, and only then, would they have the ability to change the world. Just forming a power group is meaningless. No matter how big the power is, it is trivial in the eyes of Divine beings and Great Mages¡ªthey could wipe it out with a flick of their hand. Like Qin Muye, he too had strength, and that was why the arms sold so well. Everyone only dared to curse under their breath, not daring to take action. ¡°Hmm, noted. Anything else?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°The Hell Church from the Horror Universe has sent out a distress call; a Lord of Hell has escaped from Hell,¡± Shadow reported. Qin Muye stopped his work, ¡°What happened, the sealing at the entrance to Hell allowed a Lord of Hell to escape?¡± They were currently closely cooperating with the Hell Church and the Church Court from the Horror Universe, and trading resources was a significant channel of resources for Qin Muye¡¯s territory. An 19th-century world undergoing an industrial revolution, with the existence of Transcendent beings, had quite an impressive production capability, at least in areas like steel, food, and so on; it was far superior to that of the Magic Continent. ¡°Someone released him, and this Lord of Hell is quite unique,¡± Shadow said. He vaguely remembered it as a scene from some movie, but it was so long ago he had forgotten, much like the Book of Death he had encountered earlier. He had an impression of it but couldn¡¯t recall much more. His previous life was now so far removed from the present that many things had become blurry. Had he not experienced the modern world, he might not have been able to regain a modern person¡¯s personality. Only the more deeply ingrained concepts like aliens and Iron Blood Warriors remained clear in his memory, while these similar settings or viewed scenes had faded to just a hazy impression. But knowing them was just that, nothing special, because this was the Horror Universe, not a genuine movie fanfic, just as the Magic Continent he was in ¨C it possessed a shadow of Heroic Unrivaled, but in reality, it was nothing like Heroic Unrivaled. Even if he were to recall correctly, so what? Should he follow the script? That was impossible. Qin Muye never relied on such things. If he had depended on so-called plot armor, he would have died countless times by now. Moreover, this time Tian Qi, the strongest in his territory, would step in as Qin Muye¡¯s bodyguard. If they couldn¡¯t win... then they just wouldn¡¯t fight; after all, in the Horror Universe, if the sky fell, there would be someone taller to hold it up. He might not be able to withstand it, but how could Hell Church and Church Court not be able to? Just Hell Church¡¯s Lord Leviathan backing the Church Court was strong enough, let alone the Church Court itself. He was actually quite curious about the Lord of Hell behind the Church Court. He wondered who it could be, someone able to hold sway over the Church Court. As for the idea that there was no Lord of Hell, that was impossible. Without Hell Power, the Church Court would have been gone long ago. ¡°We should catch this one alive; I want to meet this Lord of Hell,¡± Qin Muye said to Tian Qi, who was beside him. ¡°Yes, master, I¡¯ll definitely catch him alive,¡± affirmed Tian Qi. Qin Muye meant it would be best to catch him alive, but to Tian Qi, it became an absolute must. That kid really couldn¡¯t understand subtlety. ¡°I mean, if you can catch him alive, do so; if not, just kill him,¡± Qin Muye explained helplessly. ¡°I understand, master,¡± Tian Qi still seemed to prioritize capturing him alive. Looking at the situation, Qin Muye realized his words had not sunk in, and finally, he just sighed in resignation. Never mind, let him go. Tian Qi was strong enough, it probably wouldn¡¯t be a big problem. After all, with a Divine Artifact in hand, along with a host of Advanced Treasures, plus a series of high-level skills, top talents, and powerful Gospel Magic, defeating a semi-free Lord of Hell shouldn¡¯t pose much of an issue. ¡°Fine, then. Take a hundred Evangelical Spirit Monsters with you. I¡¯ll be at Mage Tower anyway, secured by others, so we can spare this few. Make it a quick trip and try to settle it within three days,¡± Qin Muye thought for a while, then decided to let Tian Qi take the Evangelical Spirit Monsters with him, just to be safe. Chapter 141: 143: King of Ruby Chapter 141: Chapter 143: King of Ruby ¡°Is this the place?¡± Tian Qi¡¯s voice, accompanied by the wriggling of tentacles within his body, sounded rustling. Not far away, in a house, a man was intently browsing through books, evidently having found something, with his forehead covered in cold sweat. ¡°Yes, he is the one who released the Lord of Hell, and under our deliberate guidance, he has already discovered the origins of the Lamp God,¡± another replied. ¡°According to the books left by the last Magician of the Achamenid Dynasty¡¯s court, the downfall of the Achamenid Dynasty was due to this Lamp God.¡± ¡°King Atashata had only made two wishes before the Achamenid Dynasty nearly fell apart, and the last wish was stopped by the court Magician and was not successfully granted.¡± On the side, Luo Sang, a priest in red from the Hell Church, was explaining the situation to Tian Qi. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in these, I just want to know where this so-called Lamp God is,¡± Tian Qi expressed his thoughts about the Lamp God. He wished more to capture this entity. Luo Sang frowned, his feelings towards Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monsters were not very good. In his eyes, these Spirit Monsters were merely minions under the new Lord of Hell, the King of Rubies. If it weren¡¯t for the demands of his mission from the Hell Church, he would definitely not collaborate with these Hell minions.@@@@ They and Hell were mortal enemies. Therefore, he felt disgusted by Tian Qi¡¯s words. ¡°We do not know where the Lamp God is hiding; he is the Lord of Hell, immensely powerful,¡± Luo Sang stated bluntly. If it were possible, he would have already taken Tian Qi there, hoping both parties would fight and preferably inflict mutual damage. ¡°Two days, I¡¯m only giving you two days; if you don¡¯t find any information, I¡¯ll have to leave. I don¡¯t have the time to waste with you,¡± Tian Qi said, not mincing his words. As a bodyguard, he naturally knew his duties, and he absolutely couldn¡¯t stray from Qin Muye for too long; he didn¡¯t trust the capabilities of the Spirit Monsters in the territory. If Demon Blood were still there, he could have been somewhat reassured as Demon Blood, truly fierce in madness, was vastly superior in combat and slaughter compared to him, despite having inferior Magic Power. But now, with Demon Blood and Evil Speech gone on campaign, he regarded neither the Doves nor the Plague as strong in the territory. ¡°Two days? No, that¡¯s just too...¡± ¡°I am not discussing with you; I am informing you. Remember this, I¡¯m here to deal with the Lamp God, not to investigate him. This is already your negligence,¡± Tian Qi said coldly, cutting Luo Sang off. He was merely responsible for providing physical force, not meant to solve everything¡ªnot something a laborer for the Hell Church would do. Saying it unkindly, he didn¡¯t consider the Hell Church worth his regard; he might restrain himself in the presence of Qin Muye, but away from Qin Muye, he saw no need to hold back. Feeling the aura emanating from Tian Qi, Luo Sang repressed his intended rebuttal, finally coming to his senses. For example, bullets charged with Magic Power using Demon Crystals, or incorporating unstable Demon Crystal powder into grenades to create more powerful Magic Grenades, and so on. The elite only consumed the purest Demon Crystals, which not only could convert a substantial amount of Magic Power but also provided dual-level enjoyment for both spirit and body. Today, Demon Crystals had become a strategic material for the Hell Church, the Church Court, and the Federation. So, Qin Muye was guessing that maybe this probe was the three powers¡¯ unwillingness to allow the Demon Crystals to remain under his control, wanting to gain the initiative. But they were particularly wary of him because of his identity both as a Lord of Hell and a Lord from an Exotic Realm. They had secretly sent people to investigate already; under normal conditions, there were no people in his Hell. They also suffered considerable losses, as ordinary people who entered would instantly turn into statues due to radiation, only those with certain levels of strength could barely resist. As for the title ¡°King of Rubies,¡± it naturally referred to the Demon Crystals. Although the Demon Crystals were fused with Hell Power, they still resembled the color of rubies, plus they had been named during the previous Crimson Invasion, thus earning Qin Muye the title ¡°King of Rubies.¡± And Qin Muye¡¯s Hell was also called Ruby Hell. Qin Muye didn¡¯t know this, but even if he did, it was just a name to him. Just like his territory in the Red Wind Plain was known as Red Wind Territory to the native inhabitants of the Magic Continent. After Tian Qi and Luo Sang left, a man who was browsing through a book glanced up with a spark of fire in his eyes, finally breathing a sigh of relief. Then he muttered softly, ¡°A strange aura mixed with Hell Power? It couldn¡¯t be the Magic Power spoken of by the Hell Church, could it?¡± The book the man was looking at was open to an illustration of a Devil advising the King, while the court Magician rushed in, ready to send the Devil back to Hell. In the hands of the court Magician, a brilliantly shining gemstone radiated light that enveloped the Devil. ¡°Letting me out on purpose? Ha, humans really are amusing,¡± the man said, holding a fragment of a gemstone. He was the Lamp God, also an Elf of Fire and Air. He was not sealed in Hell but in a gemstone. The court Magician who had sealed him was a high-ranking official of the Hell Church of that epoch. However, that court Magician had long since died, but the sealing gemstone had fallen into the hands of the Hell Church. Making wishes was real, not being completely untrapped was also real, but the difference was that he had occupied the body of the person who released him and taken control of that person¡¯s soul, which was the equivalent to a final wish, to be fulfilled whenever he chose. But he did not complete it right away, rather he wanted to ask what exactly the Hell Church was up to and then... give them a surprise. Chapter 142: 144: Hell Churchs Little Gift Chapter 142: Chapter 144: Hell Church¡¯s ¡®Little Gift In the abandoned warehouse, the Spirit of Fire and Air from Hell, known as the Lamp God, was staring at the man who had collapsed on the ground, seemingly forcing him to make his final wish. At that moment, hundreds of wriggling shadows came from not far away, transforming into grotesque figures cloaked in crimson robes. The Hell Church might be somewhat useless, Tian Qi said calmly as he watched the Lamp God from a distance, apparently not surprised at all. The Lamp God¡¯s gaze fell upon Tian Qi, finding him unfamiliar, ¡°Whose minion from Hell are you?¡± ¡°Attack!¡± Tian Qi didn¡¯t bother responding and acted immediately. A mass of tentacles spread from beneath the crimson robes, dispersing echoes of the Flesh Gospel, which made the Lamp God¡¯s ugly face momentarily stiffen. ¡°Make your last wish, quick!¡± He knew he was doomed. He had intended to surprise the other, but the other had surprised him instead. Why did he do this? Naturally, it was to show off, but he hadn¡¯t expected that Tian Qi would completely break the usual pattern. Wasn¡¯t this the moment to reveal one¡¯s powerful backer?@@@@ However, before the man could gather himself to speak, the Lamp God noticed numerous tentacles emerging from inside him, devouring him instantly into a boneless, dried corpse. After consuming the man, these worm-like tentacles then set their sights on the Lamp God. But the Lamp God was not made of flesh and blood. He emitted streams of air and fire, which directly expelled the worm-like tentacles. However, before he could make his next move, Tian Qi had already closed the distance, his body¡¯s tentacles entwining and the immense force making it impossible for him to struggle. The Lamp God¡¯s expression carried anger, and his fire spread out as if burning with the sacred fire of the world. Because his three wishes were incomplete, his strength had only recovered two-thirds of its potential. Moreover, due to the death of the wish-maker, he was weakened and unable to fully exert his power. This was not his limitation but rather a restriction placed on him by a court magician using other Lords of Hell years ago. Indeed, it was Leviathan. Otherwise, how could he suffer such humiliation? As the King of Hell walking in the Mortal World, his strength was quite formidable. The flames landed on Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster but had little effect. Instead, a massive amount of Magic Power transformed into the Gospel continuously infiltrated the Lamp God¡¯s mind, disrupting his thoughts. ¡°Weak, too weak. If you had hidden for one more day, I would have left. But you insisted on presenting yourself, foolish creature,¡± Tian Qi said disdainfully as a large amount of magic accompanied by the Evangelist bombarded the Lamp God. In that instant, the Lamp God¡¯s body stiffened, the fire and air composing his body showing signs of dissipating. If he were hit again, he would indeed be killed. ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll be right there; wait for me at your current location,¡± the red-robed Priest said abruptly and then hung up. Initially, Luo Sang was pleasantly surprised, thinking that with the red-robed Priest personally handling it, those Hell minions couldn¡¯t possibly escape. But as he regained his senses, he noticed something was off. First of all, why ask him to wait there instead of ambushing these Hell minions along the anticipated route? However, due to the other¡¯s status and being a red-robed Priest himself, although he was anxious, there was nothing he could do. Just as he was pondering, a sudden, loud sound echoed. In the abandoned warehouse, Luo Sang¡¯s head was instantly crushed into fragments by some tremendous force, red and white matter scattered everywhere, and the headless body fell. Soon after, a faint fire consumed his body, burning flesh and bones into piles of indistinguishable ashes. Outside the abandoned warehouse, the red-robed Priest¡¯s face bore a warm smile, ¡°I wonder if the Lamp God, this gift, might satisfy Your Excellency, the King of the Crimson Ruby Hell?¡± Tian Qi stopped in his tracks and looked at the old man nearby, then his expression softened, ¡°Satisfied, thank you, red-robed Priest. If you have more gifts like this, we¡¯re happy to take them all.¡± ¡°This gift is only a part. The real gift is the Lamp God Hell. I suppose you also know, one hell can devour another. However...¡± the red-robed Priest said, halting halfway without continuing. ¡°You¡¯re looking for more Demon Crystals?¡± Tian Qi immediately guessed the other¡¯s thought. ¡°No, our Hell Church needs a larger share. After all, if your hell devours the Lamp God Hell, the production of Demon Crystals will surely increase,¡± the red-robed Priest explained. A person¡¯s kickback can¡¯t compare to the share of a force. Since he¡¯s a high-ranking, he truly isn¡¯t short of such small kickbacks. As long as there are more shares, then obviously, he will get more. If there are kickbacks, that¡¯s naturally even better. ¡°I cannot decide this,¡± Tian Qi said. He was not a schemer; he wouldn¡¯t make any promises for Qin Muye. With this statement, the red-robed Priest felt somewhat embarrassed, was this accepting benefits without doing the work? ¡°However, I will report to my lord. This gift might serve as part of the trade, and the share issue should be no problem,¡± he added. The following words from Tian Qi made the red-robed Priest¡¯s demeanor much better. He understood that the Hell minion before him wasn¡¯t like those who had negotiated with his power before; he wouldn¡¯t make promises lightly. But his words definitely carried weight. ¡°Well said, this is the entrance to the Lamp God Hell. Your Excellency, you may go anytime,¡± saying this, the red-robed Priest handed over a map drawn on parchment. The map was clearly old, and Tian Qi, therefore, didn¡¯t hesitate, accepting it directly. ¡°Thank you, red-robed Priest. I still need to report back, so I can¡¯t delay. Please excuse me,¡± Tian Qi said as he tucked the map into his chest and gestured towards the Lamp God. ¡°Please!¡± The red-robed Priest stepped aside, indicating Tian Qi should leave without further ceremony. Seeing this, Tian Qi didn¡¯t say much more. He swiftly left. Though the other was showing goodwill, what if it was part of some deceitful scheme? It was better to be cautious and leave quickly, else, what if something unexpected happened on the way? Chapter 143: 145: Title Quest Chapter 143: Chapter 145: Title Quest ¡°Are you saying that this time, essentially, the Hell Church feels that the Demon Crystal production is insufficient, so they gave me Hell to expand production?¡± Qin Muye was quite incredulous, finding the matter very odd indeed. The news brought by Tian Qi refreshed Qin Muye¡¯s worldview, and for a moment, he had no idea what the other party¡¯s actions truly meant. ¡°Yes, Master. However, it seems the Hell Church might want a larger share after the production capacity is increased, but I always feel that¡¯s not what they really have in mind.¡± Tian Qi wasn¡¯t foolish, not taking everything at face value. Was all this elaborate setup just to give him a gift? They could¡¯ve simply said it was a gift and asked for help. ¡°What about the Lamp God? Did you lock him in the prison?¡± Qin Muye quickly moved on to the next topic. ¡°It has been locked up. Black Hand is arranging for an interrogation, and also, the other party gave me a map, claiming it shows the location of the Lamp God Hell.¡± Tian Qi handed the map to Qin Muye. Qin Muye unfolded the map; he... couldn¡¯t quite understand it, after all, geography was not his forte, but he did understand one thing¡ªthe item was a quest object. [You have triggered the quest: King of Rubies] [Expand the area of your Hell to ten times the size of your territory] [Reward: Title¡ªKing of Rubies] [Do you accept the quest? Yes/No] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye looked at the quest with a headache. He didn¡¯t even want to mention the title, clueless about its effects, but the difficulty was indeed steep. Allow Hell to reach ten times the size of his territory? If this had been during the Low Rank period, it wouldn¡¯t have been too big a challenge, but now that his territory is at Rank 4, the difficulty was considerable.@@@@ From the intelligence gathered, this Hell was almost at the bottom of the hierarchy. Otherwise, how would they just send someone to guard it haphazardly? Because for both the Hell Church and the Church Court, it was considered the least threatening among many dangers. Being understaffed, naturally, most were sent to guard Hells that posed greater threats. More importantly, the difficulty of the task would increase with the rank of the territory; it was manageable now, but if the rank were to rise to Rank 5, and with it the size, the difficulty would naturally increase as well. Therefore, if he wanted to complete the task, it would be best to do so while still at Rank 4, otherwise, the difficulty would become massive later on. After some contemplation, Qin Muye ultimately chose to accept the quest. Whether it was achievable was another matter; there was no way he could complete it at the moment. Qin Muye did not believe that the Sea Dragon King¡¯s strength could compare to two rank-6, Champion Level domains, even considering home-field advantage. The only possibility was that the opponent was truly top-notch at escaping. On the other hand, the situation in the Extreme Cold Ice Land seemed rather good. The fourth-ranked Han Mei had disappeared, and it was unclear whether she had used a Server Transfer Token to leave or had been killed by Jiang Tianjun. Regardless of the circumstance, it meant that the Extreme Cold Ice Land was out of the game, and Jiang Tianjun was still cleaning up some Lords who couldn¡¯t escape but also couldn¡¯t resist. So, it¡¯s good for a domain to be able to flee. Even if it¡¯s a mouse being chased by a cat, as long as it isn¡¯t caught, there¡¯s still a chance to turn the tables, unlike Han Mei, who had no choice but to leave. As for Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom, these two servers were also restless, always stirring up trouble everywhere. However, the results weren¡¯t very good, and most of the time, they were on the receiving end of beatings. Qin Muye had seen the situation for what it was, the Lords of Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom hadn¡¯t utilized their strengths, instead attacking others where they themselves were weaker. The environment was their greatest advantage. Just by mutating powerful Zombies or Mutant Beasts, they could easily create a Zombie Tide Beast Sea. And they could use species from other servers to mutate various strong local Zombies and Mutant Beasts, which would be enough to trouble other servers. The Bursting Soldiers¡¯ efficiency was unparalleled, but unfortunately, it seemed they didn¡¯t have such a mindset and were instead continuously probing. It was likely that they were only focused on winning, or perhaps constrained by ancient ways of thinking. Bear in mind, their Zombies and Mutant Beasts had infectious abilities, the former through viral infection, the latter through radiation contamination. If they developed these two abilities, they could touch upon races like the Insect Race and the Undead that excelled in Bursting Soldiers. It was for this reason that Qin Muye valued these two forces so much, having spent a considerable price to acquire a vast amount of knowledge on biology, viruses, medicine, and more from these two servers. After supplementing his Spirit Monster evolution with this Knowledge, Qin Muye¡¯s rank-5 transformation had become increasingly bizarre. But he did not care at all. What¡¯s the use of looking good? Surviving is what matters. Living on the knife-edge among a group of rank-6 Champions, Qin Muye felt immense pressure. If the timing had been better, he would have wanted to transfer servers to find one where the Lords were less formidable. He refused to believe that all servers¡¯ Lords were so outstandingly powerful. ¡°Or is it that the ancient world I was in was not simply a feudal society?¡± ¡°Otherwise, how could each one¡¯s Power be so outlandish?¡± Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled by this. Chapter 144: 146: The Two Eliminated Servers Chapter 144: Chapter 146: The Two Eliminated Servers ¡°[Server 6654, Extreme Cold Ice Land, eliminated from competition]¡± [Server 2115, Rich Ocean, eliminated from competition]¡± One reminder after the other appeared in succession, and Qin Muye had an odd look on his face, as if these people had agreed to it in advance.¡± However, this must be the Sea Dragon King seeing the writing on the wall and beating a hasty retreat.¡± Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible for these events to occur back-to-back like this, immediately after seeing the message about the elimination of Extreme Cold Ice Land, the fleeing Sea Dragon King would naturally use the Server Transfer Token to leave right away.¡± If it really was one after the other like that, it wouldn¡¯t be a coincidence anymore, but rather a slap in the face to each other.¡± The prompt had just appeared when a violent tremor was felt, a familiar situation.¡± It was like the rumbles produced when the six servers were interconnected.¡± Qin Muye looked up to see a massive vortex forming in the sky, encompassing the remaining four servers within it.¡± As for the two servers that were collapsing, they appeared to be shrinking as if their backbones had been sucked out.¡± This scene gave Qin Muye a strong sense of shock.¡± ¡°Such formidable power is truly terrifying,¡± he couldn¡¯t help but remark, and then he felt a noticeable change in the surrounding environment.¡± Such as the concentration of elements, magic environment, and so on.¡± At this moment, he understood that this time it was indeed a case of rearing gu: whichever server got eliminated would become nourishment for the others.¡± When only one winner remained out of six servers, the server that had fed on the other five would be able to break through its original rank limit, moving from tier 6 to tier 7.¡± ¡°Wait a minute, if there are no servers left, how will Demon Blood and the others return?¡±¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized this blind spot, but since Demon Blood hadn¡¯t called for help, it seemed likely that they had returned with the True Dragon Emperor; otherwise, they would have used the Bidirectional Teleportation Gate to have Qin Muye pull them back in case of real danger.¡± Although he was a bit worried, with the True Dragon Emperor there, it was unlikely that the other side would turn hostile for now.¡± After all, his one hundred thousand pieces of Dragon Armor were still in his possession and hadn¡¯t been taken back yet.¡±@@@@ ¡°Based on the current situation, the True Dragon Emperor should be holding the winning cards. Jiang Tianjun might be the only one who could match him somewhat, but all the lords from Jiang¡¯s side have perished, which is both good and bad.¡±¡± As for the Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom servers, to be honest, their chances of success are slim now.¡± The disparity in sheer strength is apparent, which is why Qin Muye is even more curious about what kind of initial talents the True Dragon Emperor and Jiang Tianjun have.¡± ¡°Maybe one has a text reminder and the other a sign-in system,¡± Qin Muye joked.¡± It wasn¡¯t impossible; otherwise, how could they be so powerful? After all, both a ten-thousand-fold increase and Ocean Survival have appeared.¡± Who knew how heaven-defying the talents of these two individuals could be.¡± What¡¯s more important is ensuring the security of the territory. Labor was just a secondary role for them. The upkeep of 150,000 4th-Rank Spirit Monsters was high, but so was their combat strength. If they relied on 1st-Rank Spirit Monsters, who would protect whom? If there were superior options available, who would settle for inferior ones? After arranging the tasks for Black Hand, Qin Muye finally finished up with the Stone Statue Ghost Armor. ¡°For now, this is as far as we can go. The metallurgy we have isn¡¯t sufficient. We need to find a way to improve it,¡± he remarked. [Stone Statue Ghost Armor] [Level: High] [Attribute] [Magic Value: 5000/5000] [Magic Immunity] [Immune to Blindness] [Underwater Breathing] [Optical Invisibility] [Magnetic Field Distortion] [Infrared Detection] [Attack Power +300] [Defensive Power +1000] [Constant Flying Magic] [Magic Value Limit +1000] [3000 Magic Shield Points] [Recover 1000 Magic Points per hour] [Extra 500 damage with attacks] [Movement Speed +100] [Overload Operation: Consumes 10 Magic Points per second, Treasury Attributes increase by 100%, cannot be activated if Magic Value falls below 1000 points] The Stone Statue Ghost Armor could still be enhanced, but due to insufficient metallurgy, it could only be equipped with part of the Iron Blood Warrior¡¯s techniques. It was also fitted with a power device and was made lighter and more compact ¡ª even evil tongues could wear it comfortably. However, the cost rose accordingly, but Qin Muye was not concerned about this. As long as the Spirit Monsters wore this set of armor, the problem of low defensive power would be reduced considerably, at least giving them a fighting chance against 6th-Rank Champion Level opponents in the future, especially with Magic Immunity, a counter against mass destruction weapons. Chapter 145: 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type Territories Chapter 145: Chapter 147: Advantages of Sea Vessel-Type Territories [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] However, Qin Muye had no such intention; he was more eager to study it. After all, it was a Level 4 territory, and it probably took a lot of effort from the Demon Blood to preserve it so completely. This round trip would take at least another three to five days. Not only did the True Dragon Emperor and his followers need to kill the Lord, but they also had to scavenge for resources within the server. This was something no one could accept, so the original plans against the Lords, which were crafted in secrecy, were all scaled back. As for why they were not canceled? That was naturally because they didn¡¯t want to see the Lords on this server grow any stronger. This was a good thing for Qin Muye. Once he analyzed the three ships, the quality and planning of the Floating City would reach a new level, but naturally, the corresponding costs would also increase. This caused the nobles, who previously had secret dealings with other server natives and Lords, to suddenly become quiet. The ship wasn¡¯t bad either; Qin Muye could destroy, plunder, or occupy it at any time. In Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, if his power had been strong enough, he would have hung all these nobles on the city walls long ago. The limitation of only operating in the sea was also normal. Because everyone here had died, the god they worshipped also plunged into death as a result. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t be saved, a wave of faith could bring them back. Therefore, Qin Muye naturally sent people along as well. Demon Blood and Evil Tongue still worked as a team, heading for the Wasteland City. This server was managed by Jiang Tianjun. Through a trade, Qin Muye exchanged Stone Statue Ghost Armor Version B for a non-aggression pact. For a ship dismantled, as long as he had the skill, he could craft a wooden demon statue with combat power ten times stronger than the average, and its power could further be increased tenfold in the sea, water, rain, and other water-related areas. One True Dragon Emperor was already overwhelming for them, let alone Qin Muye, the arms dealer who constantly incited discord in hopes of reaping them. It was also after obtaining the Version A Stone Ghost Armor from Qin Muye that he made a move, especially since the environments of these two servers were indeed harsh. That is to say, it could be converted into a sub-territory. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that all the Lords had died and the Magic Continent was also doomed to disappear, they would not only be stabbing in the back but also defecting to the enemy. Luckily it was a ship, if it had been another type of territory, it wouldn¡¯t have been so well preserved. Individuals like Wang Junzi and the demon-conquering lay practitioners were also heavy-handed, putting the indigenous population through a lot of turmoil. They had thought that if their Lord lost, they could simply switch allegiance to another Lord or world, but they hadn¡¯t expected the reality to be even more horrific; if their side lost, the whole world would become nourishment for other worlds, meaning they would be buried along with it. Although the Mysterious Village¡¯s major mysteries were really strange, the wasteland¡¯s radiation was not easy to handle either; it could mutate these mysteries into variants that lost their reason, so it also required corresponding protective capabilities. There was a solution, migrating to other servers. For example, the original inhabitants of other servers who had fled to the Magic Continent did not disappear with them. In a world on the same playing field, there naturally was no hierarchy. Besides, the natives of the Magic Continent were also quite frightened. The seaship exuding a natural aura was the Forest Deer, another was completely azure, blessed by the Mermaid Clan, called Mermaid, a rather ordinary name, yet its power was anything but ordinary. The last one was called Wise Man and likely served a similar purpose to his Magic Tower. Not long ago, the True Dragon Emperor and Jiang Tianjun launched an attack on Wasteland City and the Zombie Kingdom. Thinking about it, it was normal. The opponent was at Tier 4, and his seaship territory wasn¡¯t as large as his territory was when he was at Tier 2. Hence, to compensate for the lack of quantity, they achieved quality. But no worries, with the True Dragon Emperor taking care of the Zombie Kingdom, it¡¯s relatively safe, at least safer than venturing into Wasteland City. With the arrival of the Lord Era, the Lords have been given some peace. Otherwise, there would be constant agitation, always trying to trip each other up. ¡°The entire ship is made from magic materials and is extensively enchanted and reinforced, carrying various effects.¡± ¡°This Forest Deer seems to lean toward agriculture, and it¡¯s not even hydroponics; it can be planted directly on the ship¡¯s structure, which is truly impressive. Various plants are being grown on the wood, presumably due to enchantments?¡± ¡°Iron Blood Civilization has been mostly learned, and the genetic analysis of aliens is also out. Now, it¡¯s time to study the seaship types of territories.¡± ¡°The second phase of bioengineering, Hunter, the third phase, Tyrant, and the fourth phase, Vengeful Goddess, have all been completed.¡± ¡°The business of biological weapons is also tied with the Crimson System armament, so it can be put aside afterward.¡± ¡°It looks like the cost of the Floating City is going to increase again...¡± Qin Muye felt quite troubled. ¡°It seems that destroying a territory and destroying a power are not the same thing.¡± ¡°To get the knowledge from Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom back, Spirit Monster of Tier 5 will be needed.¡± ¡°Indeed, seizing the seaship was the right choice. First, record the data of the Forest Deer. Later, take some time to learn the knowledge robbed by Demon Blood and the others.¡± ¡°The cost is likely to increase tenfold, damn... Just thinking about it is exciting.¡± Although Qin Muye was troubled, he did not mind the cost; to him, the greater the cost, the stronger the completed Floating City would be. ¡°Just this one ship encompasses a vast amount of material science, Enchantment Study, even Energy study and more. It¡¯s simply incredible, and what¡¯s more important, it can continue to grow.¡± ¡°However, capturing the seaship also counts as destroying the territory, which is an interesting determination.¡± Qin Muye had originally thought that ¡®destroy¡¯ in this activity meant selecting the option to destroy the territory. ¡°No, it¡¯s a Divine Power blessing. The Rich Ocean is the Ocean Divine Power, but this Forest Deer is obviously not the initial Water System, leaning more towards a Nature system?¡± Chapter 146: 148: The Calm Before the Storm Chapter 146: Chapter 148: The Calm Before the Storm [More scrambled text at 3:50, restore it; if restoration fails, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and redownload.] ¡®Oh, before upgrading my territory to Rank 5, I still have to complete the title mission, but now, upgrading to Rank 5 isn¡¯t so simple.¡¯ Qin Muye thought about the conditions for upgrading his territory¡¯s rank, which were also somewhat difficult, lacking three types of special buildings, followed by the Hero¡¯s Level. ¡°Worrying, each one of them is a handful.¡± Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless. ¡°Given the current situation, it is possible, but not very likely. A more significant possibility is that the True Dragon Emperor already had this intention and was then exploited by Jiang Tianjun, otherwise, this news would not likely have leaked.¡± ¡°Actually, could it be possible that this is all a psychological tactic by Jiang Tianjun?¡± Qin Muye suddenly remembered that he could afford a Server Transfer Token, so certainly others could as well. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Black Hand also knew that this was the calm before the storm. If things went wrong and exploded, their server might just cool down. ¡°Let it be then; lately, pull back all the Spirit Monsters, we might leave this server at any time. In any case, we might get caught up in this fight of gods, and we definitely can¡¯t withstand it.¡± Qin Muye was also resigned. ¡°To say that the elimination of Wang Junzi and the Demon Subduing Scholar is definitely true, so... I¡¯m not sure.¡± ¡°Use Wang Junzi and the Demon Subduing Scholar.¡± Black Hand whispered. ¡°The True Dragon Emperor is not foolish. If he really were to make a deal with Jiang Tianjun, such secrecy wouldn¡¯t be revealed to us.¡± ¡°Master, this is probably going to be tough. If it doesn¡¯t work out, that¡¯s fine, the Magic Continent remains balanced. But if it does, we¡¯re most likely going to have to run for it,¡± Black Hand said, his tone heavy. ¡°Master, the latest news, the True Dragon Emperor seems to be preparing to negotiate with Jiang Tianjun.¡± Black Hand rushed over in a hurry. [Server 1476, Wasteland City eliminated]@@@@ [Server 5953, Zombie Kingdom eliminated] But now he was really too reluctant to run. This time, many Lords had perished, and in future activities¡ªnot to mention the difficulty of getting into the top ten had greatly decreased¡ªas long as you weren¡¯t the last, you could still scrape together some rewards. Beyond that, seventh and eighth were Champion Level Rank 5, and beyond that was Rank 6. Apart from Wang Junzi and the Demon Subduing Scholar, the two unlucky ones, no one else incurred any losses. Neither one alone was a match for the True Dragon Emperor, but the two had long since formed an alliance. But with this, upon promotion of the server, the True Dragon Emperor would undoubtedly act again to try to incorporate other Lords. Then, he could only use the Server Transfer Token to escape. The strength of the forces was still not enough, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be so passive. Who knows if he could use a Server Transfer Token while in an instance¡ªsuch matters he didn¡¯t want to gamble on for the sake of immediate benefits. Instances could be visited anytime after this situation ended. So, seeing the bad momentum, naturally, everyone ran off one by one. Otherwise, would they stay here and wait for death? So allegiance was impossible. The only option left was to corner the True Dragon Emperor. Right now, he worried about Jiang Tianjun suddenly attacking the other lords aside from the True Dragon Emperor. It was now like the Cold War; he didn¡¯t dare to enter an instance either. Who knew what the situation would be when he came out? If he encountered a mysterious smear-faced person, wouldn¡¯t that seal his death? If not for Jiang Tianjun¡¯s world being extremely Mysterious, coupled with his formidable strength, the True Dragon Emperor might have already attacked. If Jiang Tianjun indeed attacked unscrupulously, Qin Muye could completely use the Server Transfer Token to run away. If he was absent, the loss would be severe. The Spirit Monsters who had been sent out had also returned, bringing back quite a haul, especially in terms of corresponding knowledge¡ªabout the Ocean Divine Power of the Rich Ocean and various aspects of faith. Qin Muye had just recently completed his understanding of them, and now a new batch had come in. This, for now, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t manage. He could only wait to delve deeper into developing the Horror Universe later. This time, many survived, thanks mostly to the True Dragon Emperor¡¯s lead. Without him mitigating the pressure up front, Qin Muye would not have had it easy. This also smoothly helped Qin Muye complete the destruction task in his advancement mission. Now, he only needed an S-Rank instance evaluation to finish the mission. They had already studied the nature of the True Dragon Emperor, and his inherent dominion was not something he could conceal. If the True Dragon Emperor really took such actions, it¡¯s highly likely that all the intimidated lords would use the Server Transfer Token to escape¡ªthere are other places to stay if this one doesn¡¯t keep them. If he wanted to be ruthless, simply wiping out one lord would suffice. At that time, only ten people would remain, and securing the tenth place for Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t be a problem. If they were really subjugated, divine artifacts would probably have to be handed over, and they¡¯d have to work themselves to the bone. Though safer, this safety was predicated on others and could collapse at any moment. If it really came to a fight, Qin Muye would indeed not be able to withstand it. Qin Muye, aboard the ship in the Linlin Deer Sea, was baffled: ¡°Negotiate? How can we negotiate?¡± The previous several activities had definitely earned quite a bit. As for running away? As long as the True Dragon Emperor cooperated, people from the Mysterious Village wouldn¡¯t even think of setting foot in the Magic Continent. The last two were also 4th Rank Lords, and although they were Champion Level, they were still somewhat inferior compared to Qin Muye. Chapter 147: 149: Igniting the Powder Keg Chapter 147: Chapter 149: Igniting the Powder Keg [Added chaotic code, restored by 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the table of contents and press and hold this chapter to re-download.] Igniting the powder keg directly made a big difference between knowing when it would explode and not knowing. The former allowed for precise responses, while the latter might result in getting blown to bits. If the True Dragon Emperor won, he would continue to remain secluded. If Jiang Tianjun won, running away would naturally be his course of action. The True Dragon Emperor nodded, ¡°That¡¯s right, I don¡¯t know if you have it or not.¡± This was something he truly hadn¡¯t anticipated. Without guards signified that the True Dragon Emperor had arrived unassumingly, with nobody aware of his itinerary. This was indeed very dangerous, something he wasn¡¯t willing to deal with. As a result, his work efficiency significantly decreased. This rendered Qin Muye quite speechless. Why mention these things to him? Oh, could it be targeting equipment for the Mysterious? Besides, the Mysterious Cultivation mode on the server of Mysterious Village was somewhat repulsive to him. People have limits, but he felt it wasn¡¯t yet time to stop being human. What he desired was legitimate cultivation, not Mysterious Cultivation. Therefore, the outmatched Qin Muye naturally stayed far away from it. Hence, Qin Muye employed an open strategy, directly informing everyone about the True Dragon Emperor¡¯s real intentions. Whether they believed it or not was another matter. At that time, the entire Magic Continent was somewhat in a state of panic. Speaking of the most dangerous place, it would definitely be the Mysterious Village. Even compared to Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom, unless there was an encounter with a horde of zombies or beasts, staying hidden in a stronghold would pose no significant problem. In contrast, the mysteries in Mysterious Village killed silently, no one knew when they might be dispatched by the unseen. Now, they¡¯d rather have a grand battle between the True Dragon Emperor and Jiang Tianjun, preferably resulting in the death of one of them, which would simplify matters afterward. Clearly dissatisfied, the True Dragon Emperor also wanted Qin Muye to conduct research. Hearing this, Qin Muye¡¯s expression grew serious. Trouble had come knocking at his door. Seeing Qin Muye¡¯s refusal sent a glint of cold light through the True Dragon Emperor¡¯s eyes. His Learning Ability and Academic Research were formidable, but that didn¡¯t mean he could produce results out of thin air. Researching a system required three to five days¡¯ time and sufficient Knowledge, or else he was unable to do anything. He didn¡¯t care whether Qin Muye had done any research, he just wanted to know if the problem could be solved. Therefore, his refusal was immediate. Did he think Qin Muye was fearless in the face of death? So, Qin Muye actually had the ability to flee, or, to put it another way, all the Lords of the Magic Continent had the ability to escape. The current situation left Qin Muye temporarily unable to grasp future developments. Unless they were really unlucky and the Server Transfer Token randomly sent them back to the Magic Continent, normally there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues... probably. However, he overlooked those little inconsequential things and underestimated the power of the Spirit Monsters. But he quickly suppressed these thoughts, ¡°I understand. Arrange a meeting then.¡± After all, this was the entire fortune of the second-ranked Lord. As for the others, they probably didn¡¯t want the True Dragon Emperor to monopolize power. If he were to dominate, what would the other Lords do? They would just become lambs to the slaughter. ¡°He¡¯s gone, looking quite angered by your words, Master,¡± Black Hand said, chuckling lightly. ¡°Master, the True Dragon Emperor has come to visit without any guards,¡± Black Hand hurriedly came and reported. ¡°This is nerve-wracking. To fight or not to fight,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°This... Won¡¯t this anger the True Dragon Emperor? He¡¯s domineering and unreasonable in his actions,¡± Black Hand hesitated. ¡°If there¡¯s any difficulty, speak up. I can help you solve it.¡± This time, the True Dragon Emperor even changed the way he referred to himself, clearly showing his dissatisfaction with Qin Muye, moving from initially trying to close the gap to now distancing himself. ¡°I need you to help me find the weakness of the oddities so I can kill Jiang Tianjun in one blow.¡± The True Dragon Emperor spoke gently, but his tone left no room for doubt. ¡°So, Your Majesty wants to deal with Jiang Tianjun¡¯s treasure this time?¡± Qin Muye asked bluntly. ¡°Yes, Master, I¡¯ll get right on it, but we might not be able to handle the consequences,¡± Black Hand still gave a word of caution in the end. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m too weak and afraid of death,¡± Qin Muye said without hesitation. ¡°So, Your Majesty should find someone else for this matter.¡± ¡°No,¡± Qin Muye spread his hands. He had no other solution. ¡°No, I haven¡¯t done much research on the Mysterious Village server.¡± Qin Muye simply stated this outright. The odd server like the Mysterious Village didn¡¯t interest him much; it wasn¡¯t the path he walked. ¡°Two days ago, my negotiations with Jiang Tianjun fell through. He¡¯s not willing to leave,¡± the True Dragon Emperor said nonchalantly. ¡°He¡¯s the one being unreasonable? I can be unreasonable too,¡± Qin Muye spoke up. ¡°Black Hand, has he left?¡± Qin Muye inquired. ¡°Never mind how angry he got; spread the news of today¡¯s events, let everyone know,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Hmm, do you have a solution then?¡± The True Dragon Emperor asked bluntly. ¡°When the news comes out, it will be hard to tell who will win or lose,¡± Qin Muye knew that the breakdown in talks with Jiang Tianjun meant that the True Dragon Emperor had his eye on that tough nut to crack. Tough as it might be, cracking it could bring about a transformative change for him. ¡°Unworthy creator, tomorrow I will have the oddities sent over. You must give me results within three days.¡± The True Dragon Emperor spoke with indifference, sweeping his long sleeves and standing up to leave immediately. ¡°...¡± Qin Muye was at a loss for words, well, this was a complete role reversal. This was his territory, after all.@@@@ Chapter 148: 150: Let the Situation Get Messy Chapter 148: Chapter 150: Let the Situation Get Messy [Additional update garbled, will recover by 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Sigh, if only the Floating City were complete, I¡¯d definitely be ranting in the chat channel right now too,¡± Qin Muye said with some regret. ¡°The feudal imperial system is truly harmful,¡± Qin Muye sighed. ¡°It¡¯s just unknown how the True Dragon Emperor will decide next.¡± ¡°Thinking about it, the True Dragon Emperor must hate me enough to itch his teeth, right?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but think. He wasn¡¯t impressed by those of the fourth or fifth rank. What he really wanted was the sixth rank. In a one-on-one situation, aside from the True Dragon Emperor, other sixth-rank lords were really no match for him; it¡¯s just that their defenses were a bit too tight. After all, the major trends were not in his favor now. Despite his constant sarcastic remarks about the True Dragon Emperor in the chat channel, he actually hoped the emperor would continue to endure, and then... he would raid their home. And believe it or not, the True Dragon Emperor was indeed very angry but hadn¡¯t acted rashly. If he had been strong enough, he wouldn¡¯t have minded these provocations, but although he was powerful now, he wasn¡¯t powerful enough to suppress everyone. But currently, it seemed he wasn¡¯t going to act against him, considering he was weaker. However, he wasn¡¯t the one involved but rather the amused spectator, happily focusing on studying the three oceanic ships and the Ocean Divine Authority System. Unless one day he became strong enough, he would mostly earn more through trading. Reliance on looting wasn¡¯t sustainable. Even when harvesting leeks, one needed to be mindful of the method. Cutting them off at the roots might seem profitable in the short term but would leave numerous holes. But selling arms was faster money than looting. Robbery was a one-off, but trading was a steady stream of income, and more profitable. But now an opportunity had arisen as internal chaos indicated a split. Of course, even if he guessed wrong, it didn¡¯t really matter since he could just flee, and that was the real reason he felt fearless. Eventually, a divided army among the lords would even out the shares, and even if not catching up to the True Dragon Emperor, they would still make him hesitant to act. The ones who looked most upset upon hearing the news of the breakdown in negotiations with Jiang Tianjun were Wang Junzi and the Demon Subduing Eccentric. They had thought it was just a rumor but were shocked to find it was true. After taking them down... then kill the True Dragon Emperor. For others, reaching the seventh rank might not be urgent, but for the True Dragon Emperor, who was all set but lacking only a final push, it definitely wasn¡¯t acceptable to give up. From Qin Muye¡¯s point of view, as long as no one made a foolish move, the True Dragon Emperor was definitely going to have to make sacrifices. Jiang Tianjun from next door also watched the excitement, occasionally popping up to taunt the True Dragon Emperor a couple of times. Otherwise, without a way out, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t dare to proceed like this. If it wasn¡¯t for the True Dragon Emperor acting without principle, only thinking of having people act as his loyal dogs, even providing their own dog food, Qin Muye might not mind helping him out, as they were lords of the same server after all. If the outcome was clear, it might have been let go, but now, with the situation unclear, no one knew who would win. Speaking of who was more desperate, it was definitely the natives, as the lords could flee, but how could these natives run? Once defeated, they would become nourishment for that mysterious world. One on one, they genuinely couldn¡¯t defeat Jiang Tianjun, but they weren¡¯t exactly one on one; they brought along all the sixth-tier champions, against whom even Jiang Tianjun, let alone the True Dragon Emperor, could not stand. Thinking about this, Qin Muye felt his sense of security disappear and his pressure rise. As a result, this long-silent chat channel finally became active, with its sole purpose being to unite in attacking Jiang Tianjun, led by the True Dragon Emperor. Thus, negotiations might start again, but Qin Muye¡¯s appetite was bigger, he wanted not just Wang Junzi and the demon-slaying layman but all the sixth-tier lords from the Magic Continent. Thus, many kings and nobles had also moved to the Mysterious Village server, those who disliked the True Dragon Emperor or were pessimistic about the Magic Continent. The strategy employed was to compel with the trend. The natives also knew that the lords could escape; the Server Transfer Token was hardly a secret, almost every lord possessed one. Qin Muye earned far more by trading in arms. Moreover, if randomly assigned to a doomsday-like server, it would mean a huge loss. Among these six servers, only the Rich Ocean and Magic Continent had stable commercial systems. As for the remaining four servers, merely surviving was challenging, let alone conducting business, which probably only left them the option to plunder. The past few days had indeed been unpredictable, leading to Qin Muye¡¯s arms trade... becoming exceedingly booming. If Jiang Tianjun came, who knew whether Qin Muye would turn hostile. If he had the power to dominate the era, why would he negotiate with Jiang Tianjun? He would have crushed his opponent and taken everything by force, rather than relying on negotiations. Previously, it was due to the face of the True Dragon Emperor that other lords hadn¡¯t intervened in their conflict, but now with the changing circumstances, naturally, they planned to get involved. No matter how the situation developed, it was disadvantageous for the True Dragon Emperor. But the True Dragon Emperor was ruthless enough, not reciprocating a word; although he said he would come to Qin Muye for results in three days, this incident showed he had no intention of dealing with Qin Muye, so he naturally didn¡¯t come. As for letting Jiang Tianjun give up and leave? That was even less likely, as Jiang saw the internal turmoil of the Magic Continent and wanted to take advantage of the situation. As for not acting? The only outcome would be to flee, but by acting, he still could stay on the Magic Continent, not because he was particularly fond of the Magic Continent but because he had a steady income there. Although he could return through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel if he moved elsewhere, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to exploit thereafter. Leaving was not an option; if the True Dragon Emperor really lost his mind and agreed to his terms, after eliminating all sixth-tier lords and inheriting all resources, his strength would certainly inflate. Then, why leave? He could simply let the Mysterious Village server consume the Magic Continent Server and then advance to the seventh tier. Chapter 149: 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event - Return of the Ancient God Chapter 149: Chapter 151: World Upgrade Conclusion and Long-term Event ¨C Return of the Ancient God [Additional update error, restoration at 3:50 AM, if unsuccessful, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] As for the reason why a failed event had been time-limited, Qin Muye speculated that if the event couldn¡¯t be completed, it would be Doomsday. As long as everyone is trash, who can achieve the World Promotion, aren¡¯t they all just muddling along, waiting to die¡ªoh wait, that¡¯s not right, they should be pitting their wits against the natives. But then Qin Muye thought again, if everyone in the whole server, all 1000 people, were just ordinary folks, they would have died during the Adaptation Period and wouldn¡¯t have lived this long, nor would they have the capability to initiate a World Rank Up event. If that were the case, it could only mean one thing: there was a traitor among the allies. The True Dragon Emperor was the first to make a move, instantly tying up Jiang Tianjun. The other Lords from the Magic Continent, like Wang Junzi and those who banish demons of Rank 6, also took action. This ambush resulted in Jiang Tianjun not even having enough time to use his Server Transfer Token to escape, which shows he truly fell into a trap and was restricted. Well, the fight has already started. After a huge noise, Qin Muye scratched his head and didn¡¯t take it to heart. A True Dragon Emperor was already a tough match, let alone others. That means, if Qin Muye continues on this Magic Continent Server, he will inevitably deal with various geniuses in the future. Kids care about right and wrong; adults look at interests. Under such coercion, it seemed that the True Dragon Emperor was faltering, but actually, it formed an encirclement. In these six servers, everyone had ambitions, which is why they initiated the event. Thinking about it was quite amusing. A sudden disturbance arose, and Qin Muye watched as Jiang Tianjun, previously ranked second on the leaderboard, disappeared, and the whole world began to undergo drastic changes. Why would he court death when he¡¯s such a small fry, who would surely be beaten to death on the spot? Although the exchange price was steep, Qin Muye knew it was an opportunity. Even though he became last on the leaderboard, his rank also advanced two positions since a Rank 5 and Rank 6 Lord had died this morning, presumably instantly killed by Jiang Tianjun. Even the Rank 4 and Rank 5 Lords went over, though they were just making up the numbers, but Qin Muye didn¡¯t follow along. Divine Artifacts for heroes or territories were visibly impactful, like a bug-level boost¡ªfor instance, the Mage¡¯s Ring could turn a mage hero into a zero-cost artillery mage, while Magic Source was a potent source of magic, and so on. With such enormous benefits, whoever dared to leak it would probably have to be killed before Jiang Tianjun. Qin Muye¡¯s eyes were nearly popping out; this item didn¡¯t sound like anything good. Suddenly, Qin Muye found himself as the last on the leaderboard, meaning the two Rank 4 Lords behind him were done for. Qin Muye realized, couldn¡¯t he just switch to a crappier server? Qin Muye didn¡¯t know what method they used to restrict Jiang Tianjun¡¯s departure, but he figured he also had to get ready. Actually, the fight had not surprised Qin Muye; it was inevitable that they would act eventually, but who would and how they would, Qin Muye hadn¡¯t predicted. [4th to 10th place: Choice of 10 Advanced Treasures] [3rd place: Divine Artifact: Egg of All Things] [2nd place: Divine Artifact: Corrupted World] [1st place: Mythical Bloodline: Ancient God] [Current World Rank: 7] [This long-term event launches a points leaderboard, basing rankings on final accumulated points, and begins the special exchange of items in the points shop] [The winner this time is: Magic Continent from server 9527] [This event will accumulate points through killing Ancient God¡¯s Minions, purifying Ancient God Erosion Level, and clearing Ancient God Relics, continuing until the Ancient God Revival or the Ancient Gods fall back into silence] [6. Explore further on your own] [5. Remove native Level Limit] [4. Launch long-term event: Ancient God Revival] [3. Remove special exchanges in the points shop] [2. Lord and Territory Rank limits raised to Rank 7] [Server 1318¡¯s Mysterious Village eliminated from race] [1. Server¡¯s Territory area expanded by a hundredfold, resources increased by a hundredfold] ¡°I can only say that those who reach the first tier aren¡¯t ordinary people; it¡¯s just that I have encountered quite a few.¡± ¡°I understand winning, but what the heck is this Ancient God Revival?¡± ¡°Also not right¡ªunder these circumstances, how many could survive?¡± ¡°I¡¯m even doubting the eccentric, mocking remarks on the chat channels these days were all an act,¡± Qin Muye shook his head, somewhat bizarrely. ¡°Although it was a bit tricky, at least it also held back the thoughts of other Lords from internal strife.¡± ¡°Is it because the World Rank increased, that led to the revival of the originally unrecoverable Ancient Gods?¡± Qin Muye opened the event details and the idea of fleeing grew stronger. ¡°Just kill them all, better if they wipe each other out, but okay, that¡¯s not likely; Jiang Tianjun is doomed, and I said, not even Jesus can save him!¡± ¡°Looks like it really is time to commit fully; apart from anything else, if I could trade the Divine Artifact and then make a run for it, many things would simplify.¡± ¡°Cheaters meeting cheaters,¡± Qin Muye increasingly felt this group of divine game participants were not simple characters. ¡°In the time I have been complaining, two Lords are already gone...¡± ¡°Compared to interests, these were just trivial matters,¡± Qin Muye knew the Lords are often outwardly cordial but inwardly discordant, occasionally straightforwardly facing off, so unless there¡¯s sufficient interest, don¡¯t expect them to come together. ¡°Damn, I don¡¯t want to play with these cheaters; I just want to sell some military hardware and build my Floating City...¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized he was being pushed along, the kind where falling behind meant death. Chapter 150: 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier Servers Chapter 150: Chapter 152: The Craze for Developing 7th Tier Servers [Additional garbled text, recovery at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory, long press the chapter, and redownload] ¡°However, this level 7 difficulty doesn¡¯t seem small.¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯ll take away the super-space-time transmission channel first and use it to explore the instance. Currently, we won¡¯t need the Mysterious Lock, so let the Spirit Monsters wait in the Supplies Warehouse. Who knows, maybe they can loot some good stuff,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Alright, we need to resolve this matter as soon as possible; otherwise, it¡¯ll be troublesome if an Ancient God¡¯s Minion pops out one day.¡± Qin Muye urged Black Hand to handle it promptly. ¡°Black Hand, let the dove scout around the area. The Corruption Element has drifted in, which means there must be remnants of an Ancient God nearby,¡± Qin Muye ordered. ¡°It looks quite calm, but...¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll arrange that immediately,¡± Black Hand responded energetically, prepared to navigate a new world. Carrying the super-space-time transmission channel was naturally for recording coordinates, just like in the Horror Universe. ¡°Yes, Master, but are you sure you want to go out?¡± Black Hand hesitated before adding, ¡°It¡¯s so dangerous, perhaps we shouldn¡¯t go and just use the Crimson Hell to annihilate them.¡± ¡°I hope we get a normal instance, not randomly thrown into a plot-heavy one.¡± ¡°If found, don¡¯t handle it. I¡¯ll go there myself.¡± ¡°These Ancient Gods seem quite powerful. They can revive, or even return, after death. A level 6 world can¡¯t bear it; only level 7 suffices.¡± ¡°I have a feeling that this might really be an apocalyptic disaster,¡± Qin Muye said, his expression somewhat strange. [1st Place: True Dragon Emperor, Territory: Holy Dragon Nest, Overall Strength: Level 6 Champion] [2nd Place: Demon-Subduing Layman, Territory: Sin Temple, Overall Strength: Level 6 Champion] [3rd Place: Wang Junzi, Territory: Netherworld Divine Temple, Overall Strength: Level 6 Champion] [4th Place: Qingyun Hunter, Territory: Monster Maze, Overall Strength: Level 6 Champion] [5th Place: Feiyun, Territory: Wisdom Oak, Overall Strength: Level 5 Champion] [6th Place: ***, Territory: Mage Tower, Overall Strength: Level 4 Champion] There¡¯s no rush to improve a level 5 territory, but it¡¯s best to complete the title mission soon; otherwise, the longer it drags on, the more difficult it will become. Standing behind him are the Wisdom Tree, the Elf Clan, and various other Alien Clans. Their strength must also have been limited; otherwise, they would also be level 6 champions. Qin Muye¡¯s various after-sale services were targeted at the natives; for the lords, everything went directly into the inventory¡ªwho needed maintenance and upkeep? Qin Muye rolled his eyes: ¡°Stop talking nonsense; I want to research the power of the Ancient Gods.¡± Qin Muye surveyed his domain; he could clearly see some Elemental Clumps. These clumps were not made of normal elements, but were those corrupted by the Ancient Gods, which, after drifting into his territory, were decomposed and assimilated by the Red Prison Element, eventually forming the clumps. Qin Muye thought it over and decided it was best for him to take personal action; who knew what the situation was with this Erosion Level. The first step was the records about the Ancient Gods, which, even among the books purchased from various powers, only mentioned them in snippets and phrases. The Divines seemed to know something but kept their silence, deeply avoiding the topic. Although they disliked Qin Muye¡¯s attitude, his military arms were indeed effective, so they had to ignore him. With interests at stake, enduring some discomfort was acceptable. His two generals, Demon Blood and Evil Tongue, were sent to the Horror Universe, leading thirty thousand elite Spirit Monsters to campaign through various hells. He too was quite envious. He ranked last; the one above him, Feiyun, was a fifth-tier champion, but based on the intelligence he analyzed, Feiyun seemed to be a puppet of the natives. He hated scenario instances since he aimed for ratings above S. Such instances tested acting and psychological endurance, which posed a significant challenge for him. It now appeared that the Revival of the Ancient Gods was a gradual process, likely related to the so-called Ancient God Erosion. If it weren¡¯t around his territory, Qin Muye would have let it take its course; after all, compared to clearing the Ancient God Erosion, he preferred dealing with the Ancient God¡¯s Minions and Ancient God Relics. This matter was unknown to others, but as the Magic Continent advanced a tier, the energy concentrations of Elements and Magic Power increased, thus also enhancing the killing power of the Crimson System¡¯s arms and significantly reducing production costs. The True Dragon Emperor didn¡¯t mind these trifles and had no thoughts of revenge; pioneering was about quick steps, and he too had competitors. The area and resources of the entire Magic Continent had increased a hundredfold, and no one was interested in causing trouble with Qin Muye; instead, Qin Muye¡¯s arms business ignited once again. However, such a matter was beyond the capabilities of Qin Muye alone, and others probably didn¡¯t want to resolve it. Compared to removing Ancient God Erosion for extra Points and special materials, other lords were likely more keen to clear Ancient God Relics and defeat Ancient God¡¯s Minions. Only when the Erosion reached a particular level would the Ancient God¡¯s Minions and Ancient God Relics appear, and now was the prime time to complete this task. By clearing the Erosion, not only could a large amount of Points be earned, but it would also prevent the scenario of the Ancient God Revival. As for whether Jiang Tianjun was dead or had escaped, Qin Muye was unsure, and the natives were unclear as well; probably only the other five lords knew. As for Qingyun Hunter, it was said he was of Hunter origin, and unlike everyone else, he had survived in the Underworld by sheer perseverance amid monsters. Regarding the long-term event of the Ancient God Revival, he was initially cautious for two days, but since there were no issues either with the so-called Ancient God¡¯s Minions or the Ancient God Erosion, he naturally prioritized pioneering and staking territories, which was crucial for a lord. Since the Magic Continent was elevated to a seventh-tier server, Qin Muye noticed that the aftermath radiation time of Crimson Hell seemed to have shortened by about one percent, perhaps due to the world itself. Chapter 151: 153: Fairy Tale Story - I am CEO Wang, Not Prince Wang Chapter 151: Chapter 153: Fairy Tale Story ¨C I am CEO Wang, Not Prince Wang [Extra gibberish, recovery at 3:50 AM. If you can¡¯t recover, hold down on the chapter title in the directory to re-download] As for how to become one? Of course, by taking it down directly. What else could it be? It¡¯s not like you can just marry a Princess, there couldn¡¯t possibly be so many princesses... well, okay, in fairy tales there actually are. But the white horse was just staring dumbly, completely clueless about what Qin Muye meant, and instead lowered its head to graze. This also meant that Qin Muye had two choices. At the moment, it all depended on luck, but his luck didn¡¯t seem to be all that great, as one could tell by his avoidance of opening Treasure Boxes. Now he had three dogs on his head, and they were not the small variety. The old woman, who was going on and on about how there were gold, silver, and bronze Gold Coins underneath, couldn¡¯t help but pause in her speech. Shouldn¡¯t this kid be excited and eager to go down after hearing her? Why is he asking about her grandmother? Qin Muye didn¡¯t hear everything the old woman said, but when he heard the term ¡°Fire starter,¡± he seemed to understand what he was supposed to do next. This statement made the old woman pause in surprise. She knew about Princes, but had never heard of a ¡°King General¡± before. Come on, at least provide some logic when tricking him; surely not everyone in fairy tales is so ing a King of a Kingdom isn¡¯t hard; what¡¯s difficult is going through a complete fairy tale. For instance, how do you go through a whole story without mooching off the Princess? That takes some skill. The Witch looked up at the tree¡ªyes, it was hollow in the middle, but it was also unquestionably high. Even a reasonably sized fellow would have trouble climbing it, let alone her grandmother. In most fairy tales, there¡¯s a common pattern: marry the Princess! He¡¯s the main character, the central figure for sure. He can¡¯t just become the anti-villain, can he? That wouldn¡¯t make for a complete tale. Would you have the bad guy play the Prince and marry the Princess? That¡¯s nonsense. He¡¯s the main character but doesn¡¯t have the Main Character Aura. Soldiers might be able to get their hands on a Fire starter, but he might not be so lucky. He¡¯s King General, not Complain General or Brat General. He thought, all he had to do was find the biggest Kingdom and become the King, simple as that. He didn¡¯t want to marry a Princess. Being single is great, and he also felt he might just be fated to be alone. The last time he wanted a wife, it led to a deathmatch on server 6. The time before that was even worse, as the world got smashed by a Meteorite, which is why he ended up in ¡°Lord Era.¡± So, for the moment, it was quite awkward. So he thought if he even considered it again, who knows what would happen to the fairy tale world. Although he always felt that something was a bit off. After some thought, Qin Muye decided to take the path less traveled. The main road was safer, but what if he encountered a hero saving the beauty? [You have used a Random Dungeon Scroll, this time the instance world is: 8916 Fairy Tale] [You have received the Main Character Identity] [You have received a temporary skill: White Horse Prince] [This time, evaluations will be provided based on the completeness of your story and the kingdom rank, which will affect the final reward] [White Horse Prince: Not only Monk Tang rides a white horse, but also princes, and of course, you could also become King.] ¡°Good afternoon, I¡¯m in luck, you must be a prince,¡± said the old hag¡¯s voice, reminiscent of a night owl. ¡°This fairy tale should be alright, shouldn¡¯t it?¡± Honestly, his understanding was still quite vague, but it should be correct. ¡°This tree is hollow, the last time my grandmother came by, she dropped an old lighter inside...¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you choose?¡± Qin Muye looked at the white horse. It was, by all accounts, his mount, and him being new to all this, he hadn¡¯t yet decided whether he wanted to be a prince or a king. ¡°It was when my grandmother was young,¡± the witch hurriedly explained. ¡°God damn White Horse King, I¡¯m not some wealthy bachelor, how could I... oh, the combined ages from my past lives do indeed qualify me for the King level,¡± Qin Muye had wanted to retort, but then he realized, age-wise, he was indeed there. ¡°Please wait, there¡¯s a little problem with what you said, that is how did your grandmother drop the lighter down the tree? If she¡¯s still alive today and not yet mounted on the wall, that would mean she¡¯s quite aged and not capable of climbing up and down, isn¡¯t that a bit against normal logic?¡± ¡°Hello, elder, I am a prince, but currently in the process of becoming a King,¡± Qin Muye said very politely. ¡°I¡¯m very grateful for that, handsome King...¡± ¡°Elder, isn¡¯t it possible that we just get a new one? From the time your grandmother was young until now, it must have been a hundred years, right? You could have spent that time finding a kind soul to sponsor a better lighter, why insist on the old one?¡± Qin Muye earnestly urged. ¡°The skill is a bit vague, but it should be a trap. As for the kingdom I¡¯m supposed to inherit, I have absolutely no memory, so how did I get this prince identity? Or is my white horse actually the prince?¡± ¡°I have some memory, I¡¯m a King... no, a prince, and even come with a white horse mount, though I can¡¯t ride.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s put the illogical aside, you say there¡¯s a terrifying three-headed dog down there, if I go down, wouldn¡¯t I just be signing my own death warrant?¡± Qin Muye spoke up, he faintly remembered that the old witch had given something to the soldiers in order to successfully retrieve the lighter. ¡°Alright, elder, you say,¡± Qin Muye showed the enthusiasm of a nai?ve young man, his expression filled with excitement as if it was rare for someone to agree with him. ¡°Hmm, a bit of intelligence, but just a bit. It seems this skill is meant to make it obvious at a glance that I¡¯m a prince, but it requires cooperation with the white horse.¡± ¡°Fuck, why isn¡¯t there a corresponding story about not marrying a princess.¡± Qin Muye¡¯s face fell. As for fairy tales, he actually had mostly forgotten them, except for Snow White. From Los Angeles to Miami, every drug dealer said her stuff was whiter than snow and her heart blacker than ebony. ¡°Sigh, I¡¯ll take the side path. I¡¯ve thought about it and I¡¯d rather not be a prince, becoming a King suits me better.¡± Qin Muye felt that being a prince was really not quite right for him, being a King was more suitable. Chapter 152: 154: The Story of the Fire Starter Box Chapter 152: Chapter 154: The Story of the Fire Starter Box [Additional update garbled, 3:50 AM recovery, if unable to recover, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download.] However, when Qin Muye reached out for a copper coin, he found that the thing was a bit dodgy. The previous big dog¡¯s eyes were as big as teacups, and it was understandable that this one was naturally larger.@@@@ If it couldn¡¯t withstand that, the Netherworld would have collapsed, but if it did withstand... what did it have to do with Qin Muye? This soldier wasn¡¯t actually a good man, from breaking his promise to the witch, to reckless spending and letting dogs steal money, and even his key date with the Princess, which was filled with a sense of discomfort and more like abduction, ending with unleashing dogs to kill the King and Queen to ascend the throne. The copper coin was branded with a pattern of a skull and a scythe. That was where the problem lay. Qin Muye was hell-bent on getting that lighter; it might be able to summon three bodyguards whose power could be insufficient, but it didn¡¯t matter; he felt these three dogs had a special bloodline and wanted to study them. In this respect, Qin Muye was quite certain; without the Main Character Aura, one shouldn¡¯t try to emulate the protagonist because it could really lead to death. Using such a killer device just to guard a box of gold? That would be ludicrous, as even using it for transporting goods could earn more than a box of gold. It¡¯s no longer something that can be described as nonsensical; let loose, it would be a weapon of mass destruction. A massive hateful dog so enormous that its eyes were even bigger than Qin Muye watched him, and its eyes were larger than the entire door. If it wasn¡¯t special, what would it eat and drink here? A normal dog would have starved to death long ago. Before the dog could make the next move, its entire body was sealed by a Crimson Crystal. He guessed that the lighter must be in the last room. He didn¡¯t immediately look for the three dogs or the lighter; instead, he observed the lamps. So this gave Qin Muye a strong sense of destiny. Take what you can take, but the aftermath could be troublesome. So for now, all he saw was a dog¡¯s eye. Who knows if the soldier was the child of some god? With even the Death God present, why fear other gods? Firstly, he wasn¡¯t a soldier and lacked that Main Character Aura, so if he really charged in, he was more likely to get bitten by the dogs instead of being able to stare them down and put them on a blue-checkered apron like the soldier did. If this were an ordinary world, seizing the chance would mean seizing it, but this is a fairy tale, which means everything is predestined. If he hadn¡¯t truly seen it himself, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t have understood just how impactful the thing could be. If Qin Muye didn¡¯t have some skills, he would already be buried in the dog¡¯s massive, gaping maw by now. Such a comparison made clear just how massive the dog was. After carefully observing for a while, Qin Muye finally pushed open the first door and saw a big dog with eyes as large as teacups watching him warily. Then, Qin Muye remembered something: the dog in the third room had eyes as large as a round tower, not even the neighboring attacking Giants could withstand that bite. Opening the Treasure Box, silver coins, Death God Pattern. At this time, he had come down and was now in a large underground corridor, brightly lit. But he discovered nothing, as though everything was as it should be. However, seeing that Qin Muye had left the room without taking the copper coins from the Treasure Box, it naturally went back to continue its vigil. For example, in the Fairy Tale of the fire starter, he remembered that the Princess in this story was locked up in the Copper Palace, and the reason was a prediction that said she would marry an ordinary Soldier. The remaining copper coins inside the Treasure Box were the same, all changing before his very eyes. [Attribute] [Blue Checkered Apron] [Placing creatures of Rank 5 or lower on the Blue Checkered Apron will render them immobile] [Rank: Advanced] ¡°What a pity, I was actually looking forward to using a hammer to see if the Death God could withstand it,¡± Qin Muye said with some regret. ¡°What is this thing made of? Let¡¯s not even talk about the lighting effect; why can it last so long?¡± Qin Muye¡¯s pupils turned into Crimson Crystals, continuously observing the entire underground corridor. ¡°This dog doesn¡¯t seem like a normal dog? Does it look more like it has a special bloodline?¡± ¡°Tsk, an interesting world view.¡± ¡°Tsk, just as I thought.¡± ¡°A fairy tale story has caused so many ripples under illogical circumstances.¡± ¡°So... how did the Soldier manage to carry this thing onto the Blue Checkered Apron? More importantly, can this thing really restrain the dog?¡± ¡°The Death God?¡± ¡°The Soldier isn¡¯t a good person, and neither is the Witch, tsk, I want to be a good person,¡± Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly as he pushed open the door to the third room. ¡°You, be a statue for a while, don¡¯t disturb me.¡± ¡°What exactly is the identity of that Soldier?¡± Qin Muye¡¯s heart grew heavier. ¡°That fast? Looks like it¡¯s jumping through space,¡± Qin Muye¡¯s expression became serious as he noticed that one second the dog was on the Treasure Box and the next it was already by his side, mouth wide open, biting down. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not get too caught up in fairy tales.¡± ¡°Have you eaten? If not, take my punch.¡± ¡°...¡± ¡®Fairy tales really aren¡¯t logical...¡¯ ¡®And there¡¯s also this Blue Checkered Apron, even the big dog¡¯s paws are not enough, and that old Witch still asked me to carry the dog onto it, that¡¯s just making things difficult.¡¯ Chapter 153: 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure Chest Chapter 153: Chapter 155: Three Dogs and the Treasure Chest [Additional messy code, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and re-download it.] ¡°It¡¯s kind of like throwing pearls to swine; my level won¡¯t increase quickly, but I should be fine using it as a bodyguard and handling some chores.¡± ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t know that,¡± replied Gold Coin Dog immediately to Qin Muye. ¡°Wait, I¡¯ve turned into a Prince Charming now. What if I meet Snow White later?¡± ¡°Of course, my master,¡± declared the Gold Coin Dog, his voice like thunder, causing the whole room to seem a bit unstable. ¡°Got what we came for, time to head out.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Qin Muye said as he took the lighter back and emotionlessly watched the now obedient and respectful Gold Coin Dog. ¡°Plus, I think, Snow White is kind of lame. Wouldn¡¯t choosing the evil queen be better? I could directly seize a kingdom. Then Snow White would have to call me ¡®daddy.¡¯ And even if she found a prince, I¡¯d be the father-figure, and I could use the relationship to make the prince¡¯s kingdom mine too.¡± ¡°Damn~ Her title is Snow White, goddamnit, not Cocaine Princess. Where has my fairytale gone?¡± Qin Muye suddenly recalled that this Snow White wasn¡¯t dealing in Los Angeles or Miami, she didn¡¯t have seven assassins, nor did she send her stepmother to take the blame; her story merely involved making her stepmother dance in red-hot iron shoes until she died. ¡°Barrier or sealing, it seems the most precious things here must be the three boxes of currency.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity there¡¯s a limit.¡± ¡°That Prince Charming isn¡¯t much good either, probably a necrophiliac,¡± Qin Muye quipped. ¡°Can you talk?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Are you loyal to me or the lighter?¡± Qin Muye posed the critical question. ¡°Tell me about the origins of this thing,¡± Qin Muye said, holding the old lighter. ¡°I like fairy tales.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, master,¡± said the Gold Coin Dog. ¡°Ever since I was born, my sole purpose has been to guard this box of gold coins and obey my master¡¯s commands.¡± ¡°Now, a serious issue lies before me¡ªhow do I get in there?¡±@@@@ ¡°Tsk, indeed a powerful weapon, but this first Copper Coin Dog¡¯s strength is a bit lacking, even below my rank.¡± ¡°Thinking about it, these two princesses seem pretty fierce too.¡± [Rank: Advanced] [The second rub will summon a Silver Coin Dog to serve you, whose overall strength is equal to your rank (minimum Second Rank, maximum Fifth Rank)] [The third rub will summon a Gold Coin Dog to serve you, whose overall strength is higher than yours by one rank (minimum Second Rank, maximum Fifth Rank)] [The first rub will summon a Copper Coin Dog to serve you, whose overall strength is one rank lower than yours (minimum Second Rank, maximum Fifth Rank)] [Old Lighter] That¡¯s good enough. To be honest, these dogs are rather superfluous for Qin Muye¡¯s territory. So even if people die, they might revive just because of a tear, it¡¯s not unheard of ¨C didn¡¯t the fairytale princess connect with the prince because of an apple? So now Qin Muye values more the control the fire starter exerts over these three dogs and their special characteristics. He also realized that he is now the Prince Charming, though he really wanted to be the King Boss, but the skill only dug a hole, retaining ¡°Prince¡± as the title, not ¡°King Boss.¡± He also wanted to turn these dogs into crystal statues with the Red Prison Element, but the problem is these dogs are too far beyond the specifications, it might not work. He also considered exploiting a bug, using the identity of the fire starter¡¯s owner to fetch currency, but then thought, what if there¡¯s a logical conflict and things get super awkward? He vaguely remembered that these dogs could speak. Tian Qi should make things much more relaxed; despite their size, their strength caps at a level 5, no more than that. Suddenly, a flash of Spiritual Light sparked in Qin Muye¡¯s mind. One would think too, Horror Universe still maintained logic, what logic do fairytales need? The effect is quite good; the layer of crystal over the eyes is about to be peeled off. Otherwise, if it affected the final evaluation, wouldn¡¯t that be awkward? He¡¯s really hoping to snag some Special Building Blueprints. Luckily Qin Muye isn¡¯t reliant on these three dogs; he figured Demon Blood should be able to kill the Gold Coin Dog. A layer of Crimson crystals kept covering the dog¡¯s eyes, followed by a horrific bark. The dog blocking the door was also retreating, visibly in severe pain. After all, what a soldier can take, he isn¡¯t necessarily able to handle. This third dog is really big, its eyes blocking the door, so he couldn¡¯t enter; he did punch the dog¡¯s eyes, but it was like punching a steel plate, the other party was fine, but Qin Muye was in significant pain. The room is truly large; he also got a clear view of the full appearance of this third dog it¡¯s really huge and genuinely strong. But as its eyes were covered with crystallizing pain attacking its pain nerves, it had no time to bother with Qin Muye and kept scratching its eyes with paws instead. This statement caused the Gold Coin Dog to hesitate for a moment, then it said, ¡°Loyal to you, Master.¡± The greatest value here is the fire starter; next is the variable gold coins. As for the three dogs, they are merely derivatives of the fire starter. With it, one can summon and control the three dogs, so it naturally doesn¡¯t matter. This is the core logic, so Qin Muye¡¯s interest in the Gold, Silver, and Copper Coin Dogs immediately dropped significantly. This time¡¯s task difficulty clearly surpassed the last one in the Horror Universe, probably with a higher World Energy Level. The more he thought about it, the more he realized fairytales are only suitable as stories; if they became reality, they would be as bizarre as they could get. If he really became the King Boss, he would have it easier, even if fairytales don¡¯t have KTV, it doesn¡¯t mean he can¡¯t act like a playboy. But now, even if it¡¯s taken off, it¡¯s too late, Qin Muye has already got the fire starter. The sequence of duties sufficiently displays how useful yet tricky this thing is. Chapter 154: 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of Thanatos Chapter 154: Chapter 156: The Treasury of the Death God, The Descent of Thanatos [Additional update garbled, restored by 3:50. If it can¡¯t be restored, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] ¡®If it¡¯s not Hades¡¯ seed, it¡¯s Zeus¡¯s seed. Even Poseidon doesn¡¯t have the clout to make Death God Thanatos show favor.¡¯ ¡®Wait a minute, does that mean I could extract the Titan Giant bloodline from those three dogs made of gold, silver, and copper?¡¯ Qin Muye suddenly found such an oversight. ¡®In the heat of the moment just now, I vaguely remembered Thanatos, the Death God and Sleep God brothers, they seem to be the Night Goddess¡¯s sons? They also come from no less extraordinary origins.¡¯ ¡®Definitely possessing strength above level 7.¡¯ Qin Muye¡¯s Reconnaissance Skill couldn¡¯t even determine the name, proving that there was a huge gap in strength between him and the other party. ¡®Whether it¡¯s the Horror Universe or fairy tales, do they all have intricate connections with my past life?¡¯ ¡®This damned world, it¡¯s too tricky. I run into such crappy situations right from the start.¡¯ ¡°But he¡¯s just an ordinary prince, after all. When I... slowly explain things to the handsome General Wang.¡± ¡°There was a slight mishap, that dog wanted to acknowledge me as its elder brother, but I didn¡¯t want that, to avoid being called ¡®Dog Elder Brother¡¯ later. So, I came out to get some air.¡± Qin Muye glanced at his white horse¡ªit was still there. He was just worried about losing his white horse, as that would completely strip him of his, pah, princely demeanor. ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll make another trip down later to fetch it for the elderly lady, but... ¡± Qin Muye looked the old witch up and down, making the latter¡¯s hair stand on end with his gaze. ¡°Hehe, could General Wang please hand over the old lighter to me? I don¡¯t want a single Gold Coin from below,¡± the witch said with a strange laugh, her voice unpleasant. ¡°Since they¡¯re dogs used by the Death God to guard the treasury, why did you dare to take them?¡± Qin Muye retorted, finding the old witch quite bold. ¡°Bad luck.¡± ¡°You see, I¡¯m a person who respects the old and loves the young. Even if you don¡¯t tell me, I won¡¯t do anything to you,¡± Qin Muye reined in the Crimson Hell Attribute emanating from his body and continued, ¡°As the saying goes, ¡®Having an elder at home is like having a treasure.¡¯ If you don¡¯t tell me, I won¡¯t do anything to you. The worst I might do is let you know what a ¡®heart¡¯s treasure¡¯ really is!¡± ¡°Handsome General Wang, have you found the old lighter I¡¯ve been looking for?¡± the witch hastily asked. ¡°Speak.¡± Seeing the witch¡¯s expression, Qin Muye casually leaned against the copper coin dog and prompted her nonchalantly. ¡°I¡¯d like to ask about some things, like who built the corridor below, why the currency in the treasure chests has the Death God Pattern, and what¡¯s the deal with those three dogs,¡± Qin Muye spoke leisurely. ¡°Handsome General Wang, if possible, could you give the old lighter to me first? I¡¯m just a poor old woman who lost her lighter. If you give it to me, I promise to reveal everything I know,¡± the witch said with a pained look, betting that Qin Muye didn¡¯t know the efficacy of the old lighter. ¡°This is a treasure vault of Death God Thanatos. Born from the bloodline and wealth of Cerberus, the hellhound offspring of Typhon and Echidna, Thanatos created three magical creatures. Out of fear they would wander off, he used the lighter to confine these three treasure hounds.¡± ¡°Good luck!¡± Qin Muye said softly, then mounted his white horse and prepared to leave. Poseidon and Thanatos are unrelated. But on second thought, it seems that Titan bloodlines aren¡¯t exactly rare in Greek mythology. Not only humans have them, but monsters can have them too. It¡¯s just that purebloods might be harder to find. Death God!!! Death God Thanatos watched Qin Muye departing in the distance, but ultimately did not follow, as the man¡¯s time to die had not yet come. So, when she was bamboozling that soldier, the Death God might have been standing somewhere watching her. His pupils were coated with a layer of crimson crystals, through which he saw a blurry figure standing under a big tree, a black robe obscuring the face, holding a huge scythe in a skeleton hand. He was utterly powerless, but that didn¡¯t mean his magic was powerless as well. In her pupils, reflected a clear figure, holding a scythe and steadily walking towards her. Thanatos and Echidna he wasn¡¯t very familiar with, but Typhon and Cerberus he remembered well, one was the Storm Titan of Greece, son of Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, and the latter was the infamous hellhound with three heads. Listening to Qin Muye¡¯s amiable words, the old witch felt a shiver run through her heart; she felt certain heart treasure was definitely not a good thing. The copper coin dog was summoned from the void by him, and upon seeing this, the witch¡¯s expression involuntarily changed. The witch was completely befuddled by Qin Muye¡¯s idiosyncratic sayings, and couldn¡¯t quite grasp their meaning at the moment. The next second, the person lost all signs of life and fell stiffly to the ground. Seems normal enough, the other party probably doesn¡¯t care about such petty things. Heart treasure, referring to embracing the other person¡¯s heart and head together, whether shoving the head into the heart or the heart into the head, that didn¡¯t matter, as long as they could be embraced together. If it weren¡¯t found by now, it probably would have ended up in the dog¡¯s stomach, but if it was found, then what¡¯s this situation? It was not impossible, after all, Typhon had appeared. It was meeting him, if going by the original story, that truly heralded the looming death of the old witch. This can¡¯t be an encounter with a madman. As this thought was uttered, it led straight to a chillingly terrifying conclusion. The old witch had intended to take action, but suddenly, she noticed layers of crimson radiance emerging from Qin Muye¡¯s body, mingled with frightening power. If they really got into a fight, she was afraid she would drop dead on the spot. The old witch was only at an intermediate level, as seen by Qin Muye¡¯s using Intermediate Reconnaissance Skill; her Attribute was average, probably a common Profession, still far too inferior to him. That made him hesitate. Was this finding it or not finding it? As for the gold, silver, and copper coin dogs, letting the other party command them for a while was fine, the life of a mortal was but a moment to him, it wouldn¡¯t be too late to retrieve them when the time came to collect the mortal¡¯s soul. Chapter 155: 157: Aladdins Uncle Meets the Lettuce Girl Chapter 155: Chapter 157: Aladdin¡¯s Uncle Meets the Lettuce Girl [Additional update scrambled, will restore by 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and re-download.] After half a day¡¯s journey, I finally left that small road behind. As for the main storyline? That could wait for another day. And what about the Lettuce Lady? She could fall in love with whomever, wherever she wanted¡ªshe didn¡¯t hold a candle to the excitement of wizards and witches. However, I managed to hold back in the end. Currently, I had an old flint, which ensured my safety, so there was no need to beckon the Spirit Monsters. I wasn¡¯t lacking anything. Just as I was pondering where to go next, I heard someone calling me from behind. The smile on the caller¡¯s face gave me the creepy illusion that they might sweep me away as well, sending a shiver down my spine. Are all characters in fairy tales scavengers? Why were they all after old stuff? There was the old flint I carried and the oil lamp the other party wanted. Is this what a real wizard looks like? Why did every sound seem to instigate such a bizarre transformation in them? Upon reflection, I was genuinely tempted. This kind of person was a real treasure, far better than any princess. Now, with the Lettuce Lady serving as motivation, the wizard¡¯s pace quickened significantly, and the two of us soon spotted the manor situated deep in the forest and the exceedingly conspicuous tall tower. Besides, most wizards in fairy tales aren¡¯t exactly the good guys; they are pretty much synonymous with villains. If he were wearing all white, Qin Muye might understand, but all black? Definitely dubious. Since I lacked equestrian skills, plus this white horse was a total rip-off, galloping madly the moment I got on, utterly uncontrollable. An entity resembling a Sea Monster appeared in the forest¡ªwhat a load of nonsense. Luckily, I lacked the Main Character Aura. Whether or not I¡¯d meet those princesses was a whole other story, so I could collect Treasures without worry. I wouldn¡¯t need to fret about a princess falling into my arms one day. Compared to princesses, I preferred the villains in every story, like the Magician uncle from Aladdin¡¯s lamp tale, or the Witch from the Lettuce Lady¡¯s story. If it hadn¡¯t been for the Death God Thanatos arriving so swiftly back then, I would have gotten that old Witch from the flint story for my collection. Upon hearing these words, a gleam flashed in the wizard¡¯s eyes, ¡°This... is truly wonderful, I will definitely help you catch that Witch.¡± The change in Qin Muye¡¯s expression made the wizard worry that he might have some strange quirks. The Lettuce Lady was worthless to him; he thought the Witch was more suitable. Eventually, he¡¯d bind and lock her in the cellar, slowly extracting her knowledge through interrogation. For this, he was full of regret. He led the way, guiding Qin Muye towards the Witch¡¯s manor. Having dealt with many Princes who were privately disparaged, it was still the first time he had met someone like Qin Muye who was openly scornful, leaving him with a sense of disorientation. I already had a princess from the flint incident, so if I were to get the Divine Lamp, wouldn¡¯t that mean another princess on my back? I suspected the song was sung by the Lettuce Lady. Who else would sing in the deep woods for no reason? From the changing psychology of the other, this wasn¡¯t a momentary thing; he had genuinely fallen for the other party. At these words, the wizard was shocked. He had thought the other party was a proper prince with a noble appearance, but he hadn¡¯t expected him to have such thoughts. It wasn¡¯t just the wizard who was affected; Qin Muye had felt it too. However, he was protected by a Magic Shield, so he only heard the voice and was unaffected. But in the end, he still said with a stiff smile, ¡°As beautiful as a flower, as if a rose in the midst of winter.¡± The wizard actually didn¡¯t want her very much, but after hearing the Lettuce Lady¡¯s singing, he seemed enchanted. Now, if Qin Muye offered to exchange the Lettuce Lady for the Divine Lamp, the wizard might agree. He had originally planned to enter the city and find his nephew, to have him retrieve it. However, on the way, he was captivated by this prince and subconsciously thought he should cooperate with him. ¡°Respected Prince, I have been waiting here for a long time.¡± A mysterious person in a black robe suddenly appeared. ¡°This... Mr. Wizard, do you need something?¡± Qin Muye sighed. This prince¡¯s charm was simply too potent to conceal wherever he went. ¡°This... alright, today then, Prince, come with me.¡± The wizard grit his teeth¡ªhe noticed Qin Muye¡¯s look was off. If he refused, the other party might take action against him. ¡°To the south of here, there is a beautiful maiden imprisoned by a witch atop a high tower. If you were to rescue her, Prince, you would surely capture her heart,¡± said the wizard with a beguiling tone. ¡°How about you put in a bit more effort, and I¡¯ll also give you the Lettuce Lady,¡± said Qin Muye in an even tone. ¡°I would like to ask a favor of you...¡± the wizard spoke. ¡°I hate this world.¡± Qin Muye rode his white horse and felt a bit sore in the saddle from the horse¡¯s jolting. ¡°Oh, no help, I¡¯m busy.¡± Upon this, Qin Muye flatly refused. If the other party had called him ¡®Boss Wang,¡¯ he might have agreed, but alas, he didn¡¯t say it. ¡°You damn cat, stop getting lost in it, hurry up...¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, I hope you can live up to your word.¡± Qin Muye doubted he was in any position to capture a witch. ¡°What does that witch look like?¡± Qin Muye asked tentatively. ¡°No problem, Prince, but that witch is tough to deal with, I need some time to prepare. Tomorrow at this time we...¡± ¡°No problem, but as for the witch, we will need Mr. Wizard¡¯s help to deal with her. I can help you find the lamp you want,¡± Qin Muye said with a smile. ¡°Good, good, I just want an old lamp, all else goes to you, Prince, including the witch,¡± the wizard mumbled. ¡°No, it has to be today, what if you ran away? I¡¯m still looking forward to doing something strange with that witch.¡± Qin Muye immediately interrupted him. ¡°...¡± ¡®But this is a forest, where does a Sea Monster come from? The habitat is all wrong.¡¯ ¡®Either the Lettuce Lady¡¯s parents have issues, or the witch planted something wrong with these lettuces.¡¯ Qin Muye thought about this. ¡®A Sea Monster? ¡®And it has the power to bewitch, tsk, look at the wizard, so enchanted he can barely find north.¡¯ Qin Muye noted another trait. Chapter 156: 158: You Call This a Winter Rose? Chapter 156: Chapter 158: You Call This a Winter Rose? [Additional update ¨C garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Wait a second, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve triggered the ¡®White Horse Prince¡¯ skill.¡± ¡°Is it like destiny?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hopeless, looking at that expression, he¡¯s completely lost his mind.¡± Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless; he even wanted to remind the other party that his role was the villain, not the main character. ¡°So, why did Death God Thanatos spare me in the first place?¡± ¡°This witch is no ordinary one.¡± ¡°This feels a bit discordant...¡± ¡°???¡± Qin Muye was utterly confused. ¡°Perhaps only the witch knows how to enter the high tower,¡± Qin Muye bluntly said. ¡°Then let¡¯s set up an ambush, and when the time comes, we¡¯ll catch her off guard and torture the method of entering the high tower out of her,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°You¡¯re middle-aged now, can¡¯t you be a little more cautious?¡± Qin Muye felt this guy was genuinely ill. You can¡¯t even get up there, so how can you save anyone? ¡°A witch? She only comes back at night, and isn¡¯t in the manor during the day,¡± the wizard said. ¡°Prince, we need to hide quickly, the witch is coming,¡± the wizard hurriedly said, his temperament greatly altered in his quest to get the Lettuce Lady. ¡°Your Highness, we must act quickly. My beloved Lettuce Lady must be suffering terrible torment at the hands of that damned witch,¡± the wizard said. ¡°Thinking about my beloved Lettuce Lady in the hands of the witch makes my heart feel like it¡¯s being boiled in a pot of hot soup.¡± ¡°Get ready, we¡¯re about to make a move,¡± Qin Muye whispered. ¡°Respected Prince, we must rescue the beautiful lady from the high tower as soon as possible,¡± the wizard said anxiously. Like the old witch in the tinderbox, she did not have divine bloodline, signifying no backing, so Death God Thanatos harvested her, while the soldier in the original story was different, having a divine bloodline meant he had backing, and despite taking Death God¡¯s money and even a dog, he managed to reach the peak of life. Like Lettuce Lady¡¯s singing voice, a normal prince wouldn¡¯t be accompanied by a wizard, nor would he think about locking a witch in the basement. But so far, it seems that the Greek gods have not directly interfered with the world, unlike traditional Greek myths which are all over the place. Perhaps he hasn¡¯t encountered them yet. But thinking about it is somewhat exciting; this world seems to not only possess fairy tale stories but also incorporates Greek mythology in it. After nearly an hour, a golden braid once again dangled from the high tower. And looking at his situation, he probably has thrown even the Divine Lamp out of his mind. First was the appearance: absolutely ugly. Then came behavior: definitely evil. This made the entire world seem very dangerous. His thoughts were simple: So you really thought you could freeload, huh? Deals were made to capture the Witch first, but unexpectedly you wanted the Lettuce girl first? He glanced at the broom hovering in midair, utterly bewildered. He was the protagonist, typically meant to encounter many relevant events. It was just that lacking the Main Character Aura meant events wouldn¡¯t follow the script. Now, he had grasped the Wizard¡¯s mindset, but honestly, it was truly bizarre that the Wizard couldn¡¯t fly; probably due to being a dud product. In fairytales, most heroines were beauty-conscious. The Wizard¡¯s analogy was quite subtle, with a hint of a sycophant¡¯s demeanor. The Wizard became increasingly excited, almost desperate to climb the tower and rescue the Lettuce girl, but after sneaking around the tower, he found no entrance, which made him even more agitated. Clearly, the Wizard had been planning this for a long time, but his purpose had also changed, from originally wanting the Divine Lamp to now desiring the Lettuce girl. Thinking about it, it was a little absurd; he really didn¡¯t expect two fairytale stories intersecting could lead to such nonsensical changes. If not for the oddity in her singing voice, Qin Muye would have thought his Prince Charming Skill was functioning normally. The Wizard nearby was clearly excited, under the circumstances, probably having even decided what to name their future offspring. This was to contrast the story¡¯s protagonist¡¯s handsomeness and righteousness. The original was Qi System Magic, completely incompatible with him, just like the Magic Eye. If he were to truly use the Qi System method to fly with Flying Magic, he wouldn¡¯t lift off but could be buried in the ground. From a distance, he saw a figure riding a broom under the moonlight. In Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, this world was not one of magic or witchcraft, but a world of gods; only those with Divine Bloodline mattered. Something didn¡¯t seem quite right. These Wizards and Witches seemed more like ordinary people who had mastered some special abilities and were thus cursed. The Wizard had been observing this place for so long without hearing Lettuce girl sing. It was merely bad luck, while Qin Muye had the Prince Charming Skill and triggered it upon arrival. He saw long hair tumbling down from the tower, and the Witch clambered up, though with some difficulty, looking very odd. But he quickly dismissed the matter. It was something to be discussed later. Qin Muye was puzzled though, how had he not been enchanted by the singing of Lettuce girl before? As for the Witch inside? That was another matter entirely; everyone was so charmed they probably couldn¡¯t think too deeply about anything. Chapter 157: 159: Two Fairy Tales...Collapsed Chapter 157: Chapter 159: Two Fairy Tales...Collapsed [Additional update notice, recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, open the directory, press and hold this chapter to re-download.] ¡®From the singing to the appearance, it¡¯s truly enchanting, giving me an urge to dissect it and find out the principle behind it.¡¯ ¡®As for value, now it¡¯s Lettuce Girl over Witch over Wizard.¡¯ ¡°...¡± ¡°Otherwise, would it offend the gods? No worries, you¡¯re next, and if worst comes to worst, I¡¯ll just run away, and you two will definitely be in trouble,¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t care at all. ¡°Enough chatter, just spit it out. If you don¡¯t talk soon, this branding iron will indeed get hot,¡± Qin Muye said while eyeing the Lettuce Girl, holding a branding iron, seemingly pondering where to start. ¡°Good, I like your sensible attitude. If you have any complaints, just speak them out loud. Later, I¡¯ll explain them to your corpse,¡± Qin Muye was still very measured in his actions. ¡°Ahem, let me introduce myself. I am the Prince Charming; my horse is tied outside.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anything. I can use these torture devices one by one... on Lettuce.¡± ¡°No need for your self-introductions either. Since everyone¡¯s entered the basement, names are no longer important. Just use codenames, Wizard No.1, Witch No.1, Lettuce. I think everyone agrees, right?¡± ¡°For a prince, how can you be so despicable and shameless? This is a disgrace,¡± the Wizard cursed. ¡°Clean this up and, by the way, hang these three up.¡±@@@@ ¡°Go get the person from the high tower for me,¡± Qin Muye ordered. ¡°Speak up, you¡¯re not really waiting to experience this hot iron, are you?¡± Qin Muye asked, lounging and looking at the branding iron. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard that enchantment could decrease your intelligence...¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll talk, just don¡¯t do anything, I...¡± ¡°If the next thing you say isn¡¯t what I want to hear, then calm down by listening to Lettuce¡¯s screams,¡± Qin Muye said, then promptly hung up the Lettuce Girl. ¡°Now, bring your hair and follow me. I¡¯ve wasted enough time sitting with a fool for most of the day; what a waste of my time,¡± Qin Muye complained, then motioned for the copper coin dog to bring the pair of fused ruby statues. ¡°This place is mine now, do you have any objections?¡± Qin Muye asked very kindly. After all, the fight was indeed quite unsightly. But Qin Muye was the first to speak, ¡°Now starting with you, tell me all your Magic Witchcraft knowledge, as well as about the lamp you want, and whatever you know.¡± However, the voice came quickly and calmed down just as fast. But in reality, from the Wizard¡¯s words, he had learned something significant: the Divine Lamp had imprisoned a True God, and whoever possesses the lamp could make this True God their servant. So, Qin Muye speculated that the identity of the Lettuce Girl was not ordinary, plus he suspected there might be Sea Monster bloodline involved. So essentially, the wizard was just bamboozling Qin Muye to come here to retrieve the ring, but where was this ring? He didn¡¯t know if there were Enchanting Demons in this fairy tale world, but the aura certainly wasn¡¯t something ordinary people could withstand. He knew Flying Magic all right, but there was no need to go in person; why not send the dog, which could perform spatial jumps? For now, the principle behind it remained unknown. He felt that the Lettuce Girl came from no ordinary background and might possess some special bloodline. Upon hearing Qin Muye¡¯s words, the Lettuce Girl¡¯s eyes widened. After listening, Qin Muye furrowed his brows. These magic witchcrafts were really subpar, for him they were basically at the same level as the National Martial Arts he had obtained from Wen Country. The copper coin dog barked once and then lunged forward, vanishing from Qin Muye¡¯s sight, followed by a woman¡¯s screams and a commotion from the tower. Seeing this, the Lettuce Girl could not help but cover her mouth in surprise, her body involuntarily shrinking back. The prince in the Lettuce Girl¡¯s story was a counterfeit product, while the villain wizard in Aladdin¡¯s lamp had turned into a sycophant; this had really messed things up for him. The Lettuce Girl shook her head, not daring to lie. Upon seeing this scene, the wizard immediately explained the origin of his various magic witchcrafts and the lamp. As for monsters in Greek mythology, actually tracing back all leads to the Titan Bloodline. Calling them monsters doesn¡¯t quite fit; they¡¯re more like Divine Descendants, especially since there¡¯s no reproductive isolation. After all, Typhon and Echidna could give birth to a bunch of different-looking offspring. So, the Lettuce Girl¡¯s situation is actually quite normal. If it were a modern, peaceful era, indeed he could make a living, but in any world Qin Muye was in, clearly, he couldn¡¯t make a living; he couldn¡¯t even get a meal here. Speaking of looks, she was pretty and carried a unique alluring quality, feeling much like facing an Enchanting Demon. It was just like Aladdin... After searching, he indeed found the basement. Opening it, he discovered many torture instruments and various dried bloodstains. This was purely a bout between a middle-aged man with a weak constitution and a woman in her sixties. This world was ultimately a world of the Titan Divine Race; nothing could compare to the bloodline of the gods. Here, there was only an item to unlock the treasury, a special ring, and opening the treasury to retrieve the Divine Lamp required a specific person. This True God possessed Divine Power and could fulfill any wishes. The witch knew the inside story, and judging by her demeanor, she seemed to value the Lettuce more than herself. As for the ring, he would have to come back for it after facing setbacks, because of Qin Muye¡¯s Prince Skill, the wizard wouldn¡¯t be enchanted. In short, the story of the Lettuce Girl and Aladdin¡¯s lamp had fallen apart. As for the Divine Lamp, it was indeed a wondrous object. He knew it was for making wishes, and he had always thought there were only three wishes. As for the magic? Qin Muye hadn¡¯t seen anything, and although there was indeed magic set up around, the wizard didn¡¯t activate it; as soon as the witch came down, he rushed out. Chapter 158: 160: Lettuce Girl - How Should I Calculate My Generation? Chapter 158: Chapter 160: Lettuce Girl ¨C How Should I Calculate My Generation? [Additional chaotic information, recovering at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] ¡°Ah, no, that¡¯s not right. Your grandma is Gaia and your grandmother is also Gaia, which makes it a bit hard to distinguish.¡± ¡°Of course, you can relax a bit, after all, with your identity being what it is, you are essentially of the same generation as Zeus, the king of the gods. Just think about that.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, Lettuce, theoretically, you and my three dogs are first cousins. They have the blood of Cerberus flowing through them, which means their grandmother is Gaia, and your grandmother is also Gaia.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s just drop it.¡± Qin Muye also felt he was a bit too loose-lipped, and if this really got out, he would definitely be hunted down. ¡°So, what do you three think?¡± Qin Muye wondered if he should stir things up a bit since Lettuce girl¡¯s fairy tale is completely ruined anyway. ¡°So, Titans have two forms, one is the Gods, and the other is the Divine misfortunes.¡± ¡°Miss Lettuce, do you want a husband? If you do, just say the word, and I¡¯ll find someone suitable for you,¡± Qin Muye said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s unclear whether the Titan bloodline is stronger in Lettuce or in these three dogs of mine.¡± ¡°A Sea Monster Siren, a Wizard, and a Witch, what a rich harvest,¡± Qin Muye said smugly. ¡°Respected Prince, please stop talking. If you go on, we might really lose our lives,¡± the Witch cried out in desperation. [Rank: Advanced] [Immune to all attacks below Tier 5] [Attribute] [Copper Ring] Tier 5 probably represents the limit of ¡®Advanced¡¯; above that, Tier 6 begins to correspond to the level of Divine Artifacts. Aladdin was actually quite a decent man, at least more normal than that necrophiliac prince from the Snow White story. After all, he remembered that at the end of the story, Aladdin¡¯s fate was to become a wise king. After all, Typhon was somewhat similar. After all, Zeus was the type of god who wouldn¡¯t spare his own daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and so forth. You could say the private lives of the other gods were probably much the same. Of course, if the other party really heard this, he would have been buried underground by now, instead of still standing here chatting with them. But chaos aside, Qin Muye was grateful he looked ordinary and wasn¡¯t too handsome, or else if he were more handsome he might have caught their attention, for these Greek gods didn¡¯t discriminate between men and women. From what he could see, his nature wasn¡¯t bad either. From what the Witch told him, Qin Muye learned quite a bit. Eventually, he realized that Zeus and Cerberus were gods of the same generation. After pondering for a while, Qin Muye thought, why not... pair Aladdin with Miss Lettuce? As for the original Princess, it didn¡¯t matter anymore since she was a Princess, definitely liked by many, one less Aladdin wouldn¡¯t matter. So, now another problem was born, how to persuade Lettuce and deal with the Wizard and Witch. So, in theory, the background was huge, only because the people of his generation were just too many, for instance, Hell¡¯s three-headed dog Cerberus also counted as a nephew to River God Acheron. So, where exactly did the problem occur that caused a genetic mutation? Listening to Qin Muye describing these taboo-like words, the Wizard and Witch were on the verge of breaking down, while Lettuce looked dazed, as if her worldviews had been thoroughly washed clean in just one night. Greek mythology has always been chaotic, whether it¡¯s about gods or family relations. Luckily, there weren¡¯t many people here. As for those gods hearing about it? He wasn¡¯t worried, probably only Earth Mother Goddess Gaia could hear, but the other gods, forget it. Lucky that they¡¯re living inland. If they were by the sea, they might end up taking the role of the mermaid princess in a Little Mermaid story. Because their origins were different. The Harpy is Harpy, a son of Sea God Tao Mas and Ocean Goddess Electra. This went from Earth Mother Goddess up to the King of Gods, continuing like this could really lead to trouble. These words actually pulled Lettuce out of her daze, completely confounded, while the sycophantic Wizard was different, almost ready to fight Qin Muye upon hearing them. This is the difference between the two. These two were among the few not chaotic. If the gods knew about this, their fate would definitely be worse than death, and even they would be implicated. If they really started killing, Qin Muye guessed he too might end up being killed. It was precisely because of their pure bloodline that they hid the appearance of having a bird-body and human-head, but even so, they inherited the characteristics of the Sea Monster Siren, looking beautiful and having a lovely voice, that terrifying charming ability made the Wizard frenetic. But now that they had let people go, things probably wouldn¡¯t be the same as if nothing had happened before. After all, the gods of Greece were more like incarnations of various desires, with only a few normal people. He knew nothing about River God Acheron, so naturally, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t rely on others for safety. As for Aladdin¡¯s father, the chance of him faking his death was not small. As for which Divine it was, Qin Muye wasn¡¯t clear. As for offending River God Acheron, Qin Muye actually wasn¡¯t too worried. If the other party really wanted to find him, they would have done so earlier. As for Lettuce, she would definitely face the same fate, but due to the complexity of the other party¡¯s identity, Qin Muye was not good at making a decisive move. As for Miss Lettuce, Qin Muye had also figured out her origin. Zeus is Gaia¡¯s grandson, and Cerberus is also Gaia¡¯s grandson. It¡¯s not like I can call you brother, and you call me dad. Chapter 159: 161: Bloodline Potion Chapter 159: Chapter 161: Bloodline Potion ¡°` [Additional scrambled text, to be restored by 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and re-download it.] Creatures like the Siren or Cerberus probably can¡¯t be extracted, as their bloodlines have likely been twisted already. As for slicing? That would be foolish, why turn sustainable development into a one-off profit? Qin Muye needs money, but he¡¯s not a fool. To chase quick cash and lose more significant long-term benefits would be missing the forest for the trees. The Hell Three-headed Dog¡¤Cerberus is a no-go because the gold, silver, and bronze dogs are of a second-generation bloodline. It¡¯s also fortunate that they were personally crafted by the Death God Thanatos and not bred, so the missing 5% was used to form their bodies, which is enough. Still, the Night Goddess is a bit chaotic¡ªher husband is her brother, the Dark God Erebos. But with just a little thought, Qin Muye realizes something: This fairy tale world might not be a good trading ground but could serve as a source for his bloodline supplies. It may not necessarily be Typhon¡¯s fault, after all, even River God Akelos himself came up with the Sea Demon¡¤Siren. This is a Primordial God. According to the Primordial Stream, these beings are akin to the Three Pure Ones of Greek mythology. This is a sheer blasphemy of the gods. There are also characters like Aladdin, Snow White, and so on. Proceeding this way makes future trade more difficult. The reason is simple, the system and powers of the whole world are unlikely to match his trade. Meaning, he needs to find people, as extracting from monsters is more troublesome. It¡¯s like Qin Muye found a little girl with Pangu¡¯s bloodline and three dogs in the Primordial Era, and there¡¯s also a chance to restore Pangu¡¯s bloodline from them. Wizard, upon hearing this, couldn¡¯t help but shudder. Qin Muye¡¯s last inquiry put him through quite the ordeal. The lettuce girl was incredibly resistant, while the wizard was cursing and swearing. The lettuce girl is an exceptional source of bloodline he stumbled upon, truly a goose that lays golden eggs. The lettuce girl is nai?ve to the ways of the world and oblivious to this, but she also realized the significance of the blood Qin Muye drew from her, at least from the expressions on the faces of wizard and witch. Fairy tales, after all, are meant to be bizarre. That¡¯s why Qin Muye isn¡¯t keen on mingling with the gods, especially since Hera is easily jealous. What if she becomes envious of him? Therefore, theoretically, if Qin Muye delves deep enough, he may be able to extract the bloodline of Chaos Chaos from the lettuce girl and the three dogs.@@@@ Of the four bloodline bottles, the one from the lettuce girl looks like it has ripples fluttering within, while the remaining three are the same, entwining like hell and evil beasts. Then he opened a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, and several Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters poured in. For this world, Qin Muye also found a new business opportunity, so he needed people to cooperate. But in reality, how could that be possible? Qin Muye cherished this treasure too much to let it go. Not only could it serve as a source of wealth, but he might even extract the bloodlines of the gods or even the blood of Chaos Chaos from it. How could he possibly torture or experiment on it without the utmost care, for fear it might be damaged? But soon, Qin Muye realized another question: does Death God Thanatos count among the gods or as a divine abomination? After dealing with the money source that was the lettuce girl, Qin Muye turned his attention to the wizard and witch, pondered for a moment, and then casually killed them. Besides having decent combat power, he could perfectly combine Biological Weapons technology to create the best bed companions, ensuring that those princes and nobles would be so captivated they wouldn¡¯t want to leave their beds. Moreover, the rulers of this world are not these kings, but the gods of Olympus. Qin Muye does not believe the gods would trade with him. It is more likely they would just take action. You can completely trust the Greek gods¡¯ bottom line; it might not be as flexible as Qin Muye¡¯s, but it¡¯s probably not much different. However, the ultimate origin should be Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, unless it¡¯s like Death God Thanatos and Sleep God Hypnos whose mother is the Night Goddess Nyx. She ranks high, at the same level as Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, both born from Chaos Chaos. Regrettably, he did not extract any bloodline related to the gods. [Bloodline Potion: Sea Demon¡¤Siren] [Bloodline Potion: Hell Three-headed Dog¡¤Cerberus] [Bloodline Concentration: Perfect] [Bloodline Concentration: Extremely High] [After consumption, one can obtain a 95% concentration of Hell Three-headed Dog Cerberus bloodline] [After consumption, one can obtain a 100% concentration of Sea Monster Siren bloodline] ¡°Tsk, that¡¯s really a pity,¡± said Qin Muye upon seeing this, naturally not insisting anymore. ¡°You two are clearly related, and theoretically, the bloodline is not that far off, so why is there such a big difference?¡± ¡°No thoughts, huh? That¡¯s great, I¡¯m planning to leave soon. How did the Aladdin I introduced to you last time fare?¡± Qin Muye asked the lettuce girl with a smile. ¡°Come, take this lettuce girl back, pamper her with good food and drink, she¡¯s going to be our major financier in the future, so don¡¯t be negligent,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Alright, does anyone have any more thoughts?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡®Forget it, if I get Aladdin¡¯s lamp, I can directly study the True God inside the lamp, but the term ¡°True God¡± seems a bit strange?¡¯ ... ... Chapter 160: 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father! Chapter 160: Chapter 162: Aladdin, I am very close friends with your father! [The update is garbled, will recover at 3:50. If recovery is not possible, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] ¡°Mustafa is most likely Zeus!¡± Qin Muye firmly believed in his heart. ¡°Aladdin, hurry up and thank His Highness the Prince,¡± the woman urged quickly. ¡°The treasure is probably located here. Initially, I had a magician set traps, which only Brother Mustafa could safely retrieve. But now that Brother Mustafa has already gone to the Netherworld, it might be a bit troublesome for Aladdin. Gold, silver, jewels, and the like can only be obtained after one turns 20.¡± ¡°After all, this treasury was initially set so that only Brother Mustafa and his progeny could enter. I can¡¯t enter either, unless Brother Mustafa truly breaks the appointment, only then I would have the right to reclaim this treasury.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush; I actually have another matter. Initially, I and Brother Mustafa had agreed on something concerning whether I can inherit the throne, so I will still need your help, Aladdin. If I succeed in inheriting the throne, I will fulfill our agreement.¡± ¡°But rest assured, aside from the gold, silver, jewels, and various treasures which cannot be touched, you can first pick some fruits and gemstones scattered under the fruit trees. There are no restrictions on these items, and picking them little by little is enough until Aladdin comes of age.¡± ¡°Initially, I used a treasury filled with gold, silver, and jewels as compensation to have Brother Mustafa safeguard an oil lamp for our city-state, a symbol left by my great-grandfather, intended to aid me in inheriting the throne. Fearing it might be stolen by others, I entrusted it to Brother Mustafa.¡± ¡°Of course, you can also take some of the fruit from the fruit trees and the gemstones scattered on the ground as your wealth.¡± ¡°Moreover, upon entering, you still need to call out Brother Mustafa¡¯s name along with his grandfather¡¯s and father¡¯s names to ensure the magic traps do not mistakenly harm you.¡± ¡°The lady is too polite. Brother Mustafa and I had a quite good relationship, alas... it¡¯s a pity, I wonder how long has Brother been in the Netherworld?¡± Qin Muye continued to probe. ¡°Indeed, as handsome as Brother Mustafa, truly a fine young man.¡± Qin Muye sized up Aladdin and then continued, ¡°Your mother said you are too mischievous. Spend this time learning from me, if you are willing?¡± ¡°No problem, Your Highness the Prince. I will definitely bring that oil lamp to you,¡± Aladdin replied eagerly, finally seeing a solution to this matter. ¡°No, no, over these years we have never sold the oil lamp,¡± the woman recalled hurriedly, fearing Qin Muye might change his face. ¡°Did Brother Mustafa leave any offspring? If possible, I would like him to study with me for some time, to have a good future rather than just being a tailor like Brother Mustafa,¡± Qin Muye considered his words carefully. ¡°Mustafa has been to the Netherworld for five years now, even Aladdin has grown up,¡± the woman remarked without doubt, feeling emotional. ¡°That is good, good; madam, do not panic, I trust Brother Mustafa and you.¡± ¡°Excuse me, is this the tailor Mustafa¡¯s place?¡± Qin Muye looked at the rundown tailor shop, knowing from the wizard that Mustafa had already died. ¡°If it¡¯s not here, then perhaps it was placed into the treasure by Brother Mustafa because he could freely enter and take items from the treasure. Perhaps he put it in fearing it could get lost, and if it¡¯s convenient, Aladdin, could you help me retrieve it?¡± Qin Muye did not first look at the oil lamp, but instead spoke. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye actually breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing this, Qin Muye¡¯s expression also changed, ¡°How could this be possible, I didn¡¯t think I would still be a step too late.¡± Suddenly, Qin Muye changed the topic, which caught them somewhat off guard. Qin Muye¡¯s last sentence carried a threat. If it had been earlier, a certain old oil lamp in the treasury might have aroused his suspicion, but after Qin Muye¡¯s string of nonsensical bamboozling, Aladdin had little doubt and was instead wholeheartedly helping Qin Muye, as in his eyes if he broke the promise, the treasure would no longer be his. Talking nonsense, Qin Muye was a professional at that. He gave his acting a nine out of ten, the remaining 91 points were for lack of power, if he had power, he wouldn¡¯t need to act. He knew, to get the Divine Lamp from the treasury, only Aladdin could do it, no one else could, thus he had this excuse. Hearing this sorrowful tone, the woman didn¡¯t think much of it, instead, she found herself blaming her deceased husband, who despite knowing a prince, still let her live in such poverty and hardship, ultimately working herself to death. In the bustling city-state, Qin Muye led a white horse, everyone who saw him knew at first glance that he was a prince. Clearly, they must have heard some news, which is why they had hurried back. It was none other than the Divine Lamp named after Aladdin. A woman came out, looking weary, and was a bit surprised when she saw Qin Muye, ¡°Honorable prince, my husband Mustafa has already returned to the Netherworld.¡± Thinking that they were about to live a wealthy life, both were involuntarily thrilled. At this moment, the two also panicked a bit because they felt the treasure belonged to them due to Mustafa¡¯s agreement with the prince, but now they had broken the agreement, could the treasure still be theirs? This sentence disrupted their daydreams, and their expressions involuntarily changed. This left Aladdin somewhat dumbfounded, what was this situation? These words did not trouble Aladdin and the woman, instead, they felt happy, as this meant that no one could get the treasure that belonged to them now. But their joy was short-lived when they suddenly heard Qin Muye¡¯s voice, ¡°Madam, there is not the oil lamp I need here, this...¡± Chapter 161: 163: King Sisyphus of Corinth Chapter 161: Chapter 163: King Sisyphus of Corinth [Additional update error, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover please open the directory and press and hold the chapter to re-download] In the end, Aladdin became the king of the city-state representing the belief in the gods. Though Zeus was quite the playboy, he was absolutely not inferior in the art of power, and even the True Dragon Emperor might not surpass Zeus. The gods¡¯ strength might be categorized, but their capabilities were indeed the full version, and coupled with the Fairy Tale World, all kinds of heaven-defying abilities could appear, be it resurrection or various treasures, which were basically as common as weeds here. However, making such connections always had its benefits, after all, this person might be a secret child of Hades, and Queen of the Underworld Persephone was not as jealous as Queen of Heaven Hera. He didn¡¯t know if there were ancient eastern countries in this world, nor could he travel that far, but he guessed there probably weren¡¯t because this world likely only contained Western fairy tales mixed with Greek mythology, and did not include the various stories of the East. This city-state was called Corinth City State, and its builder, well, was none other than King Sisyphus, making it a comparatively young city-state. At that time, Aladdin had already obtained Aladdin¡¯s lamp, but his ambitions weren¡¯t great then; he merely relied on the lamp to provide food, which he then sold on silver platters for a living. A group of lightly dressed maids poured wine for Qin Muye, who naturally drained his cup at once, although the alcohol didn¡¯t affect him at all; his magic power cleaned it all up.@@@@ After a heated exchange, the banquet finally came to an end. It was indeed meeting Princess Bedel that suddenly expanded his horizons. If he were a wizard he definitely wouldn¡¯t say, but the wizard at that time had turned into a devoted follower of the lettuce lady; attacking him might not make him talk, but if it involved the lettuce lady, not to mention the situation with the lamp, even the color of his underwear would be honestly revealed. Sisyphus couldn¡¯t help but laugh at this thought, the topic was indeed awkward; as a king, it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to comment, but he understood well enough in his heart. In Greek mythology, let alone divine beings, it¡¯s uncertain if even ordinary people have connections with divine beings, let alone him who actually married a divine being; perhaps Zeus was even his brother-in-law. Sisyphus didn¡¯t probe too deeply, but nodded his head, ¡°Indeed, no wonder I¡¯ve only heard of it but never seen it, Prince Qin, how does my Kingdom of Corinth compare with your kingdom?¡± He had even told Aladdin the spell needed to open the treasure, which he had extracted from the wizard. He suspected that this city-state might have offended Zeus. He didn¡¯t like drinking, as alcohol impaired his thinking. Who knows which child of the gods will replicate such a legend next, although Hades may be less prominent than Zeus, his influence was not necessarily lesser, as Hades was the lord of the Netherworld, and even the Death Gods were his subordinates. Who could truly be unafraid of death? There were many Divine Descendants, but only a few were prominent. Qin Muye naturally had to accept the invitation, he was still keen to meet King Sisyphus, whose daughter was Princess Bedel Sisyphus who had married Aladdin. But that all depends on how much the Gods favor their illegitimate children; Hercules received treatment not just anyone could compare with. Admitting defeat when defeated is quite normal; he wasn¡¯t a fantasy novel protagonist who could just shout ¡°Break!¡± and defeat higher level enemies. Besides, he couldn¡¯t anyway, being only a 3rd tier while the opponent was a 6th tier, unless Tian Qi came to help, otherwise it was really uncertain if he could win. At this time, Qin Muye was invited by the city-state¡¯s king to a banquet, after all, being a prince, the other party couldn¡¯t neglect him. Aside from him, his Queen was also present. But currently, they still had to drink, as one must bow their head under another¡¯s roof. Like in the center of the pool, a particular male statue wearing nothing, quite well-built indeed. Treasure vaults, treasures, they were everywhere, whether it was Alibaba and the Forty Thieves or this occasion¡¯s Aladdin¡¯s lamp, such was the case. Aladdin is just a transliteration. If you consider its real meaning, it should represent a noble belief. When Aladdin went to retrieve the Divine Lamp, Qin Muye didn¡¯t follow; instead, he sent three Evangelical Spirit Monsters to tail him in case of any trouble. ¡°Naturally, King Sisyphus, your kingdom is powerful,¡± Qin Muye spoke the truth¡ªyou wife is a Divine after all, how could he compare? ¡°The great King of all Gods also has only Queen of Heaven Hera as his wife,¡± Moluo Po said meaningfully, implying the existence of illegitimate children. ¡°Let¡¯s send a generous gift over, no need to mention his status, as the other¡¯s nobility is beyond doubt,¡± Moluo Po defined the nature of the gesture. ¡°Please have a seat, Prince Qin. I heard that the East possesses silks soft as baby¡¯s skin and exceedingly beautiful porcelain?¡± Sisyphus said. ¡°You mean he might be a son of Hades? But Hades isn¡¯t...¡± Sisyphus asked, somewhat puzzled. ¡°Greetings to King Sisyphus. I come from the East, I am Qin,¡± Qin Muye said respectfully. The Divine was 6th tier, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t beat him, so he had to admit defeat. ¡°Hahaha, Prince Qin is indeed straightforward. Here, have some of Corinth Kingdom¡¯s delicious wine,¡± Sisyphus naturally was pleased; everyone likes being flattered and also wants others to acknowledge their greater strength. ¡°Your Majesty the King, his background is not ordinary. I could smell Netherworld and Hades on him,¡± Queen Moluo Po said solemnly. ¡°Hmm, okay.¡± Sisyphus naturally had no objection to this arrangement; who knew if Hades could grant divinity to this illegitimate child? The last one to receive such treatment was Zeus¡¯s son Hercules, the renowned Sagittarius and Great Strength. ¡°Thank you for your hospitality, King Sisyphus. When I have time in the future, I¡¯ll come again to chat about pleasures and delights with you...¡± Qin Muye said, sticking out his tongue. ¡°???¡± ¡®Tch, the humiliation of two women¡¯s chest muscles being overshadowed by a man¡¯s. It¡¯s truly a disgrace.¡¯ ¡®And the name Sisyphus, why does it sound somewhat familiar?¡¯ Chapter 162: 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of Pleiades Chapter 162: Chapter 164: A Generous Gift from the Goddess of the Fifth Companion Star of Pleiades [Extra update scrambled, will restore at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Damn, I had a feeling that King Sisyphus was about to fall on hard times! This might really be true!¡± ¡°If all else fails, just take another look.¡± Qin Muye would never give up the Divine Lamp unless it was truly useless to him. ¡°Fairy tales mixed with mythologies are not at all fairy tale-like...¡± ¡°No one came looking for you, Prince Qin,¡± a servant said respectfully. This was a direct order from Sisyphus himself, naturally to be handled with care. Just by virtue of his princely status alone, he was not someone just anyone could handle. ¡°In addition, the great King Sisyphus has also provided you, Prince Qin, with a hundred guards, all of whom are the strongest warriors of Corinth Kingdom, brave enough to charge even at a Chimera,¡± said a nobleman of the court as a hundred soldiers in armor, equipped with spears and shields, stepped forward. ¡°Hmm, good,¡± Qin Muye was sure that Aladdin hadn¡¯t returned yet, but then again, Aladdin couldn¡¯t have returned so quickly; even if he were fast, it would take about three days. ¡°A gift? King Sisyphus is truly too kind. I don¡¯t really have anything to gift in return,¡± Qin Muye was also startled; he hadn¡¯t expected Sisyphus to send him a gift. Could it be because he had enjoyed their drink together yesterday? ¡°You may not know, our Queen Moluo Po is also one of the gods, one of the seven Companion Star Gods of the Hunting Goddess Artemis among the twelve main gods. She governs the five stars of Subaru and is the daughter of the Sea Goddess Thetis and the Ocean God Oceanus.¡± ¡°Prince Qin, His Majesty has arranged some gifts for you, and I ask that you please review them,¡± the servant said cautiously. ¡°Give my thanks to King Sisyphus. I hadn¡¯t expected that a prince of Corinth would be a Divine, which truly flatters me,¡± Qin Muye said as he gently rubbed the Ocean Pearl that he had received. ¡°This is an Ocean Pearl, sculpted personally by Prince Glaucus of the Ocean. Just by wearing this pearl, the ocean will never harm you,¡± said the nobleman holding the pearl. ¡°Let¡¯s go, take me to see them.¡± ¡°Did anyone come looking for me yesterday?¡± Qin Muye asked during a break in his ablutions. [Rank: High] [Ocean Pearl] [Immune to Water System Magic of level 5 and below] [Attribute] [Underwater Breathing] Aladdin was no doubt smart but quite naive as well, just a child, not some important figure. After all, it¡¯s only a civilization akin to Ancient Greece; however magnificent, how much more can it be? If it were a Magic Civilization, it might have impressed Qin Muye, but as for this world, the magic is poor, the true power lies with the divine forces, and bloodline is the greatest monopoly...Well, actually, the monopoly isn¡¯t that extensive. He certainly held a position of great power and authority. So there must be some misunderstanding here, otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t make sense for them to be gifting him. He didn¡¯t trust others, especially since he was a visitor from an Exotic Realm, and he didn¡¯t quite mesh with the locals here. He himself hadn¡¯t even dealt with a kingdom yet, let alone have the time to help others. Thetis was Oceanus¡¯s sister and wife, the old tradition, and above her was the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia. Listening to the introductions by the court nobles, Qin Muye had become numb; it seemed everyone here had such peculiar backgrounds. If he was really lucky and born directly into a monster womb, he¡¯d be straight in a Divine lineage. He wouldn¡¯t need to worry too much then; he could just call Typhon ¡°grandfather,¡± and there would definitely be no problem. You see, Queen Moluo Po is of pure blood, both her parents being one of the twelve Titans. Going up further, her grandfather is the first Divine King Uranos, and her grandmother is the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia. If used correctly, Qin Muye could indeed extract the bloodline of Chaos Chaos. That means this was his closest shortcut opportunity. It¡¯s no wonder he had left such a powerful weapon for Aladdin, to ensure that when taking over the Corinth Kingdom in the future, he could do so more smoothly. With a True God Servant by his side, these people would have to be completely submissive unless they wanted to tear face. If they did dare, even Zeus would probably die laughing. Fortunate that these myths of ancient Greek gods hadn¡¯t been exaggerated beyond measure, which gave Qin Muye an opportunity. When the attendant on the side woke, he hurried over to tend to him. Qin Muye casually waved his hand, signaling it was not necessary, and the attendants dared not make another move. Therefore, he was adamant on getting it. Of course, there were other situations, like limiting its user to Aladdin alone, making it unusable by others¡ªsuch a possibility was not out of the question. In the original story, Aladdin had the Divine Lamp, and many things went remarkably smooth for him. But without the help of the Divine Lamp, even just the intrigue alone could destroy Aladdin. After a stern refusal, the court nobles still somewhat embarrassedly took the gold, silver, jewels, and warriors back. The gift was indeed generous, the gold and silver were secondary, but those one hundred warriors were true warriors, strong, at least at the fourth Rank, favored by the Divine. They were the direct lineage of Queen Moluo Po and probably the trump card of the Corinth Kingdom. The distance was not short, but clearly, Aladdin didn¡¯t receive the same treatment as Hercules, the god of great strength. The most precious in this bunch was this Ocean Pearl, other mundane items were too troublesome to carry, even though Sisyphus provided a bodyguard service, but he didn¡¯t need it. This area might be the private land of the Ocean God Oceanus, otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have encountered his son, daughter, and son-in-law one after another. Currently, though, the difficulty seemed significant. Tian Qi might be able to defeat Moluo Po or even capture her, but escaping afterward would be an issue. But if the Divine Lamp was taken by him, what would Aladdin do? He certainly didn¡¯t have the ability to marry a princess and reach the peak of life. Zeus, everyone who heard the name knew, was the sort of person whose wrongdoings couldn¡¯t be washed away. Chapter 163: 165: Divine Artifact - Aladdins Lamp Chapter 163: Chapter 165: Divine Artifact ¨C Aladdin¡¯s Lamp ¡°Aladdin, you¡¯ve finally returned. Did you encounter any problems on the way?¡± Qin Muye asked with some concern. Aladdin wiped the sweat from his forehead. His round trip had taken three days, but fortunately, he had not encountered any danger along the way. ¡°Thanks to your blessing, Prince, I had no problems. Here is the lamp you requested. I brought it out from the treasury, and indeed, my father had placed it there,¡± Aladdin said, breathing a sigh of relief. With that, the treasure was his. This time, he had made a considerable haul, picking up a bag full of gemstones and some beautiful fruits. With these items, he and his family would be able to live comfortably. [Aladdin¡¯s Lamp] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Attribute] [Summon a Lamp God who masters the Prayer Technique to serve you, the effect of the Lamp God¡¯s Prayer Technique depends on your rank.] ¡®Holy crap, a Divine Artifact?¡¯ Qin Muye hadn¡¯t expected it to actually be a Divine Artifact. What was Zeus thinking, giving such a thing to Aladdin to mess with Sisyphus? The Prayer Technique was basically a wish machine. In Qin Muye¡¯s hands, it could only exert the power of a third-rank, but in Aladdin¡¯s hands, it was not necessarily limited to that. Behind Aladdin stood Zeus, the King of Gods. Qin Muye guessed that at the very least it would start at eighth rank, with no upper limit. Didn¡¯t you see that the lamp was named after Aladdin? That indicated it was directly his. ¡°Thank you, Aladdin. You are truly my benefactor. Perhaps it wasn¡¯t a good thing for you to learn from me. I think I should introduce you to the Princess of Corinth, the beautiful Princess Bedel,¡± Qin Muye said thoughtfully.@@@@ Upon hearing this, Aladdin was also visibly shaken. He hadn¡¯t expected Qin Muye to say such a thing. ¡°Three days ago, when you went to retrieve the treasure and the lamp from the treasury, the King of Sisyphus had invited me to a banquet. Although I haven¡¯t met Princess Bedel, I have also learned from the King of Sisyphus¡¯s mouth about the princess¡¯s beauty; she is truly a match for a fine young man like you!¡± Qin Muye said, patting Aladdin on the shoulder. Aladdin was nearly stunned by this unexpected surprise, but he soon regained his composure. ¡°But Princess Bedel is so noble, I am merely a tailor¡¯s son, not worthy of her, and the King of Sisyphus would never agree to this,¡± Aladdin remained calm and not swayed by Qin Muye¡¯s words. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem. I¡¯ll introduce you, but you need to offer these gemstones and treasures to the King of Sisyphus as a gift when you meet him. I think you can afford that much, right?¡± Qin Muye said. Without significant power, even Zeus might not have been able to protect Aladdin; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have needed to live in such poverty for so many years... well, Zeus has always been like this, caring only about the process, not the outcome; many of his illegitimate children also live quite miserably. Thus, Qin Muye had reason to believe that the unlucky soldier was also a child of Zeus. ¡®Wait a minute... seems like a bug here?¡¯ Qin Muye realized, if that soldier also came to Corinth Kingdom, to whom would Princess Bedel belong? After all, in the original stories of both characters, they both married the princess, and the fate of the king seems... not so great. But for now, it seems Aladdin has a better chance of winning as his Divine Lamp is a Divine Artifact Level Treasure, while the soldier¡¯s lighter is merely an Advanced Treasure. This disparity just became apparent. Qin Muye guessed that the soldier was probably Aladdin¡¯s backup plan. If Aladdin truly failed, then the soldier would step in and reveal his true colors. ¡°Alright, you get ready first, clean up and go buy some decent clothes,¡± Qin Muye said, pulling out plenty of Gold Coins: ¡°Don¡¯t use your gemstones and curiosities, use these Gold Coins.¡± ¡°Remember, first impressions are very important.¡± Hearing this, Aladdin was incredibly touched. ¡°Thank you, uncle, I will definitely succeed!!!¡± Aladdin felt like Qin Muye was his own kin; otherwise, who else would help him like this? So he didn¡¯t even call him ¡®Your Highness¡¯ anymore, directly addressing him as uncle, as Qin Muye had mentioned that he and his father were close friends, and he couldn¡¯t disrespect him by using the wrong familial term. This made Qin Muye a bit nervous¡ªwhat if he met Zeus and could he call him brother just because he called him ¡®uncle¡¯? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will make sure you¡¯re settled before I leave. Go take care of things, and I¡¯ll go loosen up some connections for you,¡± Qin Muye felt he had to leave quickly before Aladdin could say something else. After all, he was unsure if Zeus was watching him. He might not act now, but who knew about the future? After speaking, Qin Muye hurriedly left Aladdin¡¯s home for the royal palace. As for using the Divine Lamp right away? He didn¡¯t look like a fool; keeping it in the inventory was safer than any other place. He¡¯d prefer to let Zeus contend with ¡®Lord Era.¡¯ If it really came to a contest... he would definitely cower. It¡¯s not like he could stubbornly pretend otherwise, he didn¡¯t want to end up dead, he just wanted to survive. But this possibility was not high. Zeus surely wasn¡¯t a match for ¡®Lord Era.¡¯ Even the King of Hell Leviathan from the Horror Universe wasn¡¯t enough; these two might be evenly matched, or perhaps Zeus had a slight edge. Using the Divine Lamp would at least have to wait until Qin Muye returned to Magic Continent; it was safer that way. Otherwise, he might rub the Divine Lamp and instead of summoning the Lamp God, Zeus might appear. Chapter 164: 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree Goddess Chapter 164: Chapter 166: The Son of Hades and the Poplar Tree Goddess ¡°Prince Qin, His Majesty the King and the Queen have been waiting for you for a long time,¡± a servant said respectfully. Qin Muye paused in his tracks, waiting for a long time? Wouldn¡¯t it be that once he went in and signaled by smashing a cup, then eight hundred axemen would rush out and chop him into mincemeat? Such occurrences were not rare in both ancient and modern times, domestically or abroad. But he quickly realized, why would anyone chop him up for no reason? He had not affected the regime of the Corinth Kingdom, so he was scaring himself. When he entered the palace, the situation seemed a bit abnormal. Aside from Sisyphus and Moluo Po, there was a bearded middle-aged man, and the three were engaged in conversation. From their expressions, however, it seemed that Sisyphus and Moluo Po held this middle-aged man in high esteem. The middle-aged man was handsome and robust, appearing very strong. When Qin Muye entered, the man¡¯s eyes also focused on him for an instant. Before Qin Muye could speak, the other party took the initiative. ¡°Why do you have the aura of Hades about you?¡± The man¡¯s voice was calm as if asking about an ordinary matter. But Qin Muye was completely baffled. The aura of Hades? How could that be? If it were the aura of the Netherworld... that was impossible, too. How many decent people could have entered the Netherworld and still managed to return? Did they think he was Sun Wukong, able to head down there and erase his name from the life and death ledger? Someone like him would probably never make it back up. ¡®Wait a second... Hades? It couldn¡¯t be the Lord of Hell, could it? Damn!!!¡¯ Qin Muye felt like he might have discovered some blind spots. Could it be because of his identity as the Lord of Hell that Death had spared him, and the Companion Star God Moluo Po had given him a generous gift, while Zeus hesitated to take action against him? So, the man in front of him, could it be Zeus? After all, Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon all had big beards. Although they might look different, the template was surely the same¡ªone of great beardly virtue. Thinking of this, Qin Muye genuinely started to panic. Fortunately, it seemed that the man had no intention of making a move, and there was still room to maneuver. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Qin Muye provided a high-quality answer. He would insist on not being aware of anything. If there were any problems, he would just run away. Forget the mission and the rewards. Having a Divine Lamp was compensation enough. No matter how precious the instance rewards were, could they compare to the value of his life? He had not anticipated that being the Lord of Hell would both save and doom him. If he hadn¡¯t possessed the Talent of the Lord of Hell, he would have probably been taken by the Death God long ago, saving him once. ¡°Who is your mother, and why have you come here? Speak!¡±@@@@ A terrifying pressure suddenly erupted, causing the Magic Shield around Qin Muye to tremble, seemingly unable to hold much longer. This time, Qin Muye was truly overwhelmed. ¡®Now that Hades is involved, what will happen to Aladdin? I hope he hasn¡¯t really bitten the dust.¡¯ As for actually doing something, Qin Muye was afraid of being exposed!!! The reason was simple, just look at their appearances. In front of his robust Western face, Qin Muye was just an average Eastern scholar, even their ethnicities didn¡¯t match. Anyone with a normal brain wouldn¡¯t associate him with Hades. ¡°My child, I know you are depressed and weakened because your mother couldn¡¯t receive the nourishment of the ocean in the Netherworld and eventually passed away, but she was my true love. I even made the poplar tree she transformed into after death the symbol and the Holy Tree of Hades. You...¡± Listening to this, he felt like there must be something wrong with Hades¡¯ brain. ¡°Lord Hades, haven¡¯t you noticed that there isn¡¯t a single similarity between us?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but interrupt Hades¡¯ sentimental spiel. In front of Hades, the traditional heavyweight of Ancient Greece, Qin Muye¡¯s head wasn¡¯t even as big as Hades¡¯ pectoral muscles. If it weren¡¯t inappropriate, Qin Muye would have also liked to go along with it because this was, after all, a big backer to cling to, even though it might place him in an awkward position. But apart from Hades being the King of Netherworld, his mother¡¯s family was also powerful, and he could call any god a relative. In fact, if someone were after him, he would have family in both the land and sea. But the potential trouble was huge. Qin Muye¡¯s memories were not extensive; who knew whether his identity as the White Horse Prince was real or fake. If it were just a pitfall inserted into the ¡°Lord Era¡± game, acknowledging it might just lead to a trap. ¡°Sigh, you have inherited your mother¡¯s frailty, perhaps because she spent many years in the Netherworld,¡± Hades said. ¡°...¡± Is that the reason for being frail? It¡¯s an issue of ethnicity and skin color, for goodness¡¯ sake. Hades looked at Qin Muye¡¯s expression, seemingly surprised. ¡°You don¡¯t believe it?¡± Qin Muye nodded. Did he really think he could take advantage of him? ¡°Your parents from the Eastern Kingdom are not your birth parents; they are merely your foster parents. They found you by the river while hunting. Since they had no descendants, they decided to raise you as their own.¡± ¡°And that river is connected to the Nether River. Liu Ke gave birth to you by the Nether River, and you drifted away with the current, which is how you were found. Fortunately, you possessed my Divine Power, which is why you didn¡¯t sink into the river, weren¡¯t swept away by the Nether River, and obtained this great Power.¡± No, don¡¯t talk nonsense. All his power came from his own efforts. But then it dawned on him; despite the detailed nature of this identity, did he really have a Kingdom to inherit? Then why bother with anything else? Just find out the Kingdom¡¯s address and head straight home. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, although your foster parents have passed away and your Kingdom has been destroyed, I will take proper care of your foster parents¡¯ remains.¡± Well... so much for the dream of inheriting the Kingdom. As expected, he could only count on his own efforts. As for dealing with Hades, the benefits were great, but the risks were downright substantial. If exposed, he might really be finished. Chapter 165: 167: How Did I Become Dionysus? Chapter 165: Chapter 167: How Did I Become Dionysus? The exchange ended quickly, but it seemed the matter was far from over. Qin Muye denied having the bloodline of Hades, which was also the truth. But Hades disagreed, feeling that Qin Muye should not remain in the Mortal World, but rather accompany him back to the Netherworld. After all, the Mortal World was too dangerous for him. Unlike Poseidon and Zeus, Hades had no offspring, so theoretically, if Qin Muye agreed, he would become the legitimate heir to the King of the Netherworld. And Queen Persephone, presumably, would hold her nose and acknowledge him, since she too had no issue. ¡°Lord Hades, why are you so certain that I am your progeny? There is no similarity between us, neither in appearance nor bloodline,¡± Qin Muye said calmly. Hades seemed to have sensed something, so after Qin Muye left, he followed close by Qin Muye¡¯s side. ¡°Dionysus, appearance is not the measure of bloodline, divine power is.¡± ¡°If appearance were to be the criterion for bloodline, then how would Typhon recognize his offspring?¡± ¡°Come back with me to the Netherworld, and I will make you one of the members of Mount Olympus, perhaps even one of the chief gods.¡± Qin Muye realized where he heard the name Dionysus before¡ªit sounded familiar, like the god of wine in Ancient Greek legend, Dionysus and Dionysus indeed are pronounced the same... But he remembered that this god of wine was supposedly a son of Zeus. And by the looks of it, Hades was dead set on taking him. This was starting to feel dangerous. ¡°Cough, Lord Hades, have you considered something? Implying that the god of wine, Dionysus, is me, might not be such a good idea,¡± Qin Muye spoke up. ¡°God of Wine?¡± Hades asked strangely: ¡°Dionysus, how did you know the divine role I¡¯ve arranged for you is the god of wine and revelry?¡± Qin Muye felt twisted¡ªaccording to his memory, the god of wine¡¯s father was Zeus and his mother was Semele, a mortal. How did this end up over his head? What¡¯s more important is that if his identity were indeed such, wouldn¡¯t that be a disaster? ¡°Of course, if you don¡¯t like the name Dionysus, you can choose Zagros¡ªI will arrange the position of the nocturnal shepherd god for you,¡± Hades said generously. He always felt these two gods might be the unlucky ones. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have fallen to him out of the blue. The reason was simple¡ªif he carried the Main Character Aura, he would undoubtedly believe it, but the problem was that he did not have the Main Character Aura; rather, he was saddled with the main character¡¯s troubles. Such chances that came knocking couldn¡¯t be trusted so easily, or he would definitely die a terrible death. ¡°But I am not your progeny. Would you consider finding a way to verify our bloodline relationship to make sure?¡± Qin Muye suggested. He spoke so naturally to buy time, looking to see if he could complete his task and escape. Although Hades showed no sign, his power was at least a level 8 from the start, only somewhat restricted due to the restoration of Ancient Greek myths. But it was exactly because of this restoration that, despite certain limitations, his authority became even more terrifying. At this point, it seemed he had truly replaced the white horse prince, and Lord Era was just too powerful; even Hades couldn¡¯t tell him apart from the original. It was even possible that his current appearance was that of the original, but he didn¡¯t have the Divine Race bloodline. If he really had one, he would have dissected himself several times by now to extract it. So without the bloodline, that was the biggest flaw, and if he did have it, he wouldn¡¯t mind being the son of Hades at all. He had the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, and if anyone in the Magic Continent or any other instance dared to confront him, he could simply call on King and Queen of the Underworld. More shamelessly, he could even claim to be the grandson of Gaia and then just bulldoze through the instances. As long as he climbed up the familial ladder, he could call Creator God Chaos Chaos his great-grandfather. ¡®If possible... I wouldn¡¯t mind adding a bit of the Titan Divine Race bloodline.¡¯ Although his identity was that of a love child of Hades and Liu Ke, it was one that spanned three generations of the Titan Divine Race, even Typhon could be claimed as a relative. ¡®If I play my cards right and truly become part of the Titan Divine Race, would going into instances be like family reunions?¡¯ At this moment, Qin Muye also realized something¡ªhe had to dig deeper into his own identity. He suspected that his previous world¡¯s Priest identity might also harbor hidden benefits, a pity he hadn¡¯t unearthed them before being thrust into the role of the King of Hell. Qin Muye knew that with his current strength, fully exploiting the benefits of a world was still beyond him. Like the Horror Universe, had he really seen a whole world? Not necessarily¡ªit was at best a provincial agency. Beyond the human planet lay a vast cosmos. The benefits he gained in the Horror Universe were but a drop in the ocean. The Titan Divine Race was really chaotic, and he worried he might be dragged into their mess one day. Plus, being Hades was somewhat awkward, for though he had power, he lived in the Netherworld. ¡®Forget it, first I¡¯ll try to get close to Hades, and if successful, at least my safety is guaranteed.¡¯ Now that Hades had recognized him, refusal was futile. It was better to take this opportunity to see if he could get this situation confirmed. With a powerful ally to hold onto, he certainly wasn¡¯t going to let go. ¡°That¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll give you three days to familiarize yourself with matters of the Mortal World, then I¡¯ll fetch you back to the Netherworld,¡± Hades said, though his words seemed not meant for Qin Muye but for some other god to hear. Qin Muye was relieved, and naturally, Hades was pleased as well. So a day or two here or there didn¡¯t really matter, and he was indifferent about it. But he was still worried that Zeus or Hera might pull some tricks, so he gave a warning. ¡°Then, thank you very much, Lord Hades,¡± Qin Muye said. As for calling him dad, that was something he really couldn¡¯t do, after all, he was a fake, not the real deal. To be honest, Hades was just a stranger to him. Chapter 166: 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinion Chapter 166: Chapter 168: As for seniority, everyone has their own opinion ¡°Aladdin, about the princess... it seems that might fall through. I have to go to the Netherworld in three days, sigh,¡± Qin Muye stated with a furrowed brow and a distressed expression. He hadn¡¯t even completed his main tasks yet, and experiencing a fairytale was one thing, but how was he supposed to become a king of a kingdom? Aladdin¡¯s face was filled with terror, ¡°Aren¡¯t you alive and well? Why do you suddenly have to go to the Netherworld?¡± ¡°Uncle, is it because you went to propose to the princess for me?¡± Aladdin asked sorrowfully. Qin Muye nodded, ¡°Pretty much...¡± If he hadn¡¯t gone to ask for Aladdin, he wouldn¡¯t have run into Hades face to face, nor would he have suddenly gained a ¡°father.¡± ¡°Then... what should we do? Can¡¯t we use the treasures in the treasury to exchange for you not going to the Netherworld?¡± Aladdin said with a sobbing tone. Qin Muye fell silent for a moment, feeling that the young man¡¯s sincerity made it hard for him to refuse. ¡°Just from what you said, I should also take you to meet King Sisyphus, perhaps you could directly marry the princess,¡± Qin Muye asserted with determination. If this young man hadn¡¯t spoken those words, Qin Muye would have definitely thought of an excuse to back out, but this young man was a good person. ¡°What, won¡¯t that anger King Sisyphus? Maybe, uncle, you should leave quickly,¡± Aladdin said. ¡°No, it won¡¯t. We are relatives,¡± Qin Muye said with some melancholy. He had just stepped out the door and already had to rely on familial connections, oh... Aladdin was technically in the same generation as the ¡°Prince Charming¡± related to his original self, which was rather amusing. ¡°Relatives?¡± Aladdin couldn¡¯t wrap his head around how they had suddenly become relatives. ¡°Don¡¯t ask too much, just follow me.¡± Qin Muye brought Aladdin back to the palace, and both Sisyphus and Moluo Po were somewhat puzzled. After Qin Muye briefly introduced Aladdin¡¯s situation, the expressions of the two became solemn; this couldn¡¯t possibly be a coincidence. ¡°So, you want my daughter to marry this young man, Aladdin?¡± Moluo Po spoke. ¡°That¡¯s the idea, if you can activate the Zeus Divine Power within Aladdin, perhaps Corinth could have another demigod not unlike Hercules,¡± Qin Muye said. Though Zeus was reckless and callous, his bloodline was indeed formidable. Currently, Aladdin hadn¡¯t awakened any divine power, so he was just a mortal. Qin Muye found that the Titan Divine Race had no intention of keeping their bloodline a secret; instead, they spread it far and wide, leading to those with Titan bloodline being found just about everywhere. Of course, to upset Zeus a bit, the previous generation of Titan Divines would certainly not be stingy, and from this, it was evident that Zeus was already quietly preparing to move against the Ocean God, Oceanus. Therefore, it was naturally impossible to sit back and wait for nothing; there must be a method of retaliation in plan. ¡°I will not be involved in this matter, nor is it convenient for me to be. In two days, I¡¯ll be heading to the Netherworld,¡± Qin Muye stated bluntly. Sisyphus and Moluo Po were not surprised by Qin Muye¡¯s imminent departure to the Netherworld; they had known all along that Hades would not let his offspring wander the Mortal World without becoming Divine. What they actually found quite strange was why Qin Muye wasn¡¯t born Divine, but was merely mortal. One would think that, whether it was Hades or Liu Ke, the Ocean Goddess, being of the Titan Divine Race, their offspring would naturally be Divine and hold innate authority. But on reconsideration, since the other had been immersed in the Nether River right after birth, perhaps that was precisely what eliminated their divine power; however, the authority did not disappear and seemed to have merged with the Netherworld, birthing a new authority altogether. It only appeared that they had not fully mastered it yet. These were matters they felt embarrassed to ask about, after all, his misfortune was enough already¡ªmentioning it would seem like a lack of tact. ¡°Alright, then. May the wind be in your favor on your journey, and feel free to visit the Corinth Kingdom sometime. We will host you with our finest banquet, Dionysus,¡± Moluo Po said. In Moluo Po¡¯s eyes, Qin Muye should be aligned with their faction and not close to Zeus, which is why she made the invitation. ¡°...¡± Qin Muye felt his heart pound; how had this name of Dionysus come to be attached to him? Currently, Dionysus had not yet been born, and it seemed that Hades had intentionally spread this name. This was asking for trouble. He pondered that if, after three days, he didn¡¯t want to follow them to the Netherworld, others in this world would have to call him Dionysus. This was pushing ahead at a forced pace. ¡°Well, I hope I can make it out...¡± Qin Muye spoke slowly. Aladdin, standing beside him, seemed to realize that Qin Muye¡¯s journey to the Netherworld wasn¡¯t so simple; did it feel more like going home? If not, Sisyphus and Moluo Po wouldn¡¯t be talking in such a manner, letting Qin Muye come back from the Netherworld¡ªmore importantly, why even his name had changed? Although Aladdin was full of doubts, he knew it wasn¡¯t the time to ask, so he kept his questions to himself. ¡°So, what do you plan to do in these two days, Dionysus? Stay in the Corinth Kingdom and I¡¯ll show you around, or do you plan to meet some other people?¡± Sisyphus asked. Qin Muye thought for a moment; the three days were just a pretense, and he didn¡¯t really know anyone. ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble King Sisyphus. I would like to witness the grandeur of the Corinth Kingdom,¡± Qin Muye said, being complimentary. Though called a kingdom, it was really just a city-state, and most city-states called themselves kingdoms. However, there was a difference between one city-state and another; the Corinth Kingdom could be considered among the top tier, given its profound background, not something ordinary kingdoms could match. Chapter 167: 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the Goddess Chapter 167: Chapter 169: Zeus Transformed into a Giant Eagle and the Goddess The next day, Sisyphus and Qin Muye were looking at the scenery on the city wall, chatting sporadically. Before, Sisyphus maintained the demeanor of a king, but now he was chatting with Qin Muye like an elder, even imparting some administrative and power tactics experience to him. However, Qin Muye was not interested in that, instead, he was more intrigued by the books in his hands. These were the treasured collections of the Corinthian Kingdom, containing much of its history. They were quite challenging to read, resembling poetry; therefore, they were also referred to as epics, the poetry of history. Because they focused more on poetry, they were filled with abundant glorification and flowery rhetoric, resembling a celebration rather than an actual recording of history. As a result, reading them gave Qin Muye quite a headache. Sisyphus occasionally offered a few explanations, after all, he was a renowned philosopher, and his knowledge was vast. Otherwise, how could he have married the goddess Moluo Po? Therefore, he handled Qin Muye¡¯s questions with ease. As they were talking, suddenly the cry of an eagle was heard, and they saw a giant eagle perching on a distant rock with a white-clothed maiden in its grasp. Upon seeing this, Sisyphus immediately pulled Qin Muye aside to hide, lest they were discovered by the giant eagle. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Qin Muye thought the giant eagle was preparing to feast, so he feared they might be affected. But Sisyphus¡¯s face was solemn, ¡°It¡¯s Zeus!¡± ¡°???¡± Qin Muye was puzzled¡ªthe giant eagle was Zeus? ¡°I don¡¯t know which goddess he has abducted this time, but he¡¯s probably busy,¡± Sisyphus explained. Carefully peeking, Qin Muye saw, indeed, they were busy, and it broadened his horizons. Zeus wasn¡¯t reverting to his divine form; instead, he was in eagle form while ¡°busy.¡± Luckily the maiden was a goddess, strong enough to withstand such a calamity. Qin Muye never imagined this, but on thinking about it, Zeus had done a fair share of similar acts, turning into a bull and a swan to commit such deeds. An eagle was hardly a feat in comparison. ¡°I have a small question,¡± Qin Muye asked with some puzzlement. ¡°As the King of Gods... why hasn¡¯t he discovered us being so close to him?¡± With Zeus¡¯s strength, even if he didn¡¯t have things like mental scanning abilities, his powerful senses should have allowed him to detect them hiding here, and more importantly, the rock where the deity perched wasn¡¯t far from Corinth, but that didn¡¯t mean they shouldn¡¯t be visible. ¡°Why would he discover us? The Corinthian Kingdom is under divine protection. Zeus could destroy Corinth but not invade it.¡± ¡°Moreover, Zeus has always been a philanderer, and when lust strikes, he does not care about the location.¡± ¡°What¡¯s more important is, why would he bother about us?¡± Sisyphus added. In any story, Hades, the Lord of Hell, is generally given the role of a villain, not a righteous one. Now that he¡¯s mixed up with Hades, he¡¯s definitely taking on the role of a villain, not to mention his desire to make connections with former ministers like Typhon and Gaia... ¡®If I keep going down this path, should I worry about some hero popping up one day and killing me?¡¯ He had done quite a few unscrupulous things, and the Spirit Monsters under him had done even more, most of which were at his command; not being the villain would be against all reason. The thought made his face almost turn green, but he soon adjusted. ¡°So, what are you planning to do next? Are you going to tell River God Asopus straight up that it was Zeus who took her?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°I need to think about it, after all, this is about offending Zeus,¡± Sisyphus said. There are pros and cons to the situation, and if one is not careful, they could end up being blatantly retaliated against by Zeus. Everyone knows Zeus is lecherous, and there aren¡¯t many who dare to target him in this respect anymore. But looking at River God Asopus, Sisyphus¡¯s eyes flickered with a certain idea. Qin Muye bit back his words. He wanted to suggest just letting it go, because it was too dangerous, but in the end, he didn¡¯t speak up. The other party must have some plan, and it wouldn¡¯t be good for him to interject. River God Asopus was someone Qin Muye didn¡¯t actually know, but given the local area, he could probably establish some connections. From Sisyphus¡¯s words, Qin Muye understood that the River God would probably not rest until he found his daughter. Naturally, Qin Muye had no thoughts of persuading him. It¡¯s not one¡¯s place to preach goodness when not in another¡¯s shoes. If the same misfortune had befallen Qin Muye, he wouldn¡¯t have given up either. But Zeus... ¡°Sigh, never mind, I won¡¯t disturb you any longer, Sisyphus. It seems like you have your plan. I¡¯ll be taking my leave,¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t want to get involved. While he felt sympathy, the risk was far too great. Facing an overzealous Zeus, ten lives wouldn¡¯t be enough to squander. He had Hades as a protective talisman, but just because Zeus wouldn¡¯t kill him didn¡¯t mean he couldn¡¯t torment him. At this moment, it was better to keep a low profile to avoid bringing trouble upon himself. Thus, the saying goes: ¡°Each should sweep the snow from his own doorstep and not worry about the frost on his neighbor¡¯s roof.¡± After Qin Muye left, his mind felt somewhat uneasy. ¡®I¡¯m not strong enough... If my territory were strong enough, I wouldn¡¯t have to care about Zeus, let alone Chaos Chaos.¡¯ Upon returning, he naturally found a place to continue reading. What else could he do? This matter made him want to run away. Indeed, his Mage Tower was the safest place; stepping out to enjoy the scenery and spring air, and still encountering such troubles¡ªif it weren¡¯t for the fact that this world wasn¡¯t suitable for summoning Spirit Monsters, he would have found a place to lie low and stay still. Chapter 168: 170: When the Death God Comes to Take People Chapter 168: Chapter 170: When the Death God Comes to Take People Three days had passed in a flash, and Qin Muye was preparing to head to the Netherworld. He would miss Aladdin and Bedel¡¯s wedding. As for Sisyphus, he eventually disclosed Afeiya¡¯s whereabouts to the River God Asopus, and in exchange, secured a never-drying spring for the Corinth Kingdom. Qin Muye estimated that it must be of Divine Artifact Level. Yet, these matters had little to do with Qin Muye because the Death God had come to fetch him. The figure extended a skeleton hand. Qin Muye sneered, naturally understanding the implication; it was simply to ask for his old lighter. Casually passing the old lighter, Death God Thanatos was very satisfied and proceeded to lead him to the Netherworld. They traveled through endless darkness and arrived at the Gate of Hell. Qin Muye knew this darkness was also a divine being, Erebos, the brother and husband of the Night Goddess Nyx. As to whether he was the father of the Death God and the Sleep God, that remained unclear, as the poems he had accessed did not record this fact. At the gate, a massive three-headed dog was guarding the door; this was not only the Gate of Hell but also the garden of the Queen of the Underworld Persephone, planted with numerous white poplar trees and barren coconut trees. Qin Muye felt indifferent about coconut trees, but regarding white poplar trees, he wondered if Queen Persephone had ever thought of uprooting them all. This wasn¡¯t because Hades wanted to please Qin Muye by planting these trees; since white poplar trees were representative of Hades himself, it was natural to have them here. But as the legitimate wife, seeing the symbol of her lover thriving in her own garden named after her, and now also having to foster his son, surely it must have cured her of any low blood pressure.@@@@ Thanatos led Qin Muye onward, reaching the River of Pain. Caron, the River God of the Underworld, had been waiting there for a long time. By then, Qin Muye also noticed something ¨C upon entering the Netherworld, Thanatos transformed from a black-robed skeleton into a handsome young man with silver hair, wielding a long sword, and sporting a pair of dark wings, looking quite extraordinary. ¡°...¡± He realized these Titan Divine beings were all about appearances. Reflecting on the ordeal of the Fire God Hephaestus made it clear. Caron also had a robust style, with the standard large beard. Maybe in Qin Muye¡¯s presence, as a connected person, he appeared this way; had it been another soul brought by Thanatos, perhaps he would show a terrifying and fierce visage. Perhaps because they were now insiders, they seemed a bit more casual. [Consumption results in 1% concentration of the Titan Divine ¨C Divine King Zeus bloodline] If it were just the Titan Divine Race¡¯s bloodline, Qin Muye would have used it, but with the prefix ¡®Divine King Zeus,¡¯ he had to be extra cautious. In the Netherworld, using it wouldn¡¯t it imply Zeus cuckolding Hades? Was he seeking death? More importantly, possessing Zeus¡¯s bloodline might just put him under Queen of Heaven Hera¡¯s radar, so... it might be better to refine and purify it before selling it. Since his base is now in the Netherworld, naturally, he had to find a way to obtain Hades¡¯s bloodline. In fact, Qin Muye was also considering a sly move: if he could gain not only Hades¡¯s bloodline but also add the bloodline of Queen of the Underworld Persephone, the position of Crown Prince of the Netherworld would definitely be secured. As for whether Hades and Persephone would be bewildered, that was not for Qin Muye to worry about. From being the lover¡¯s son to becoming her own son, more importantly, she has never given birth, Persephone would definitely be baffled beyond belief. But even in bafflement, they would probably accept it, as bloodlines can¡¯t be faked, and this world doesn¡¯t seem to have myths and legends about swapping bloodline types. No need to worry about the authenticity of the bloodline, as long as it¡¯s extracted and backed by the ¡®Lord Era,¡¯ it¡¯s definitely not a big problem. This way, the counterfeit would become legitimate. This very idea was why Qin Muye had come to the Netherworld in the first place. If successful, all of Netherworld would be his backyard. With the support of Hades and the Queen of the Underworld, his development would be much better than having the support of the three forces in the Horror Universe. As for the task... let¡¯s push it off again. If his scheme really succeeds, it won¡¯t be a big deal, but if he can¡¯t complete it, then naturally, he¡¯d have to flee. The task is irrelevant; he could directly use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to return to the Magic Continent. Task failed, subsequent world benefits disappear. Qin Muye didn¡¯t want to gamble like this, but now he was already at a point of no return and had to go all in. Charon took him across the Nether River, to the Elysian Fields, also known as the land of the everlasting flowers. ¡°There are two paths here, one leading to the Place of Suffering Tartarus and Elysium, the place of happiness, but you can¡¯t take either, you need to go through the middle, where the palace of Hades and the Queen of the Underworld is located.¡± ¡°Of course, even if you lose your way, the Judge of Netherworld will remind you,¡± Charon thoughtfully reminded Qin Muye. ¡°Thanks, but too bad I don¡¯t have any Gold Coins,¡± Qin Muye mentioned, remembering that Charon charged Gold Coins to ferry the living. ¡°Once you cross the Nether River, you¡¯re no longer considered living,¡± Charon said meaningfully. ¡°???¡± Qin Muye was utterly baffled. Could crossing the river make him dead? He wanted to ask more, but Charon had already rowed the boat away, and he never got a chance to ask. He checked himself; still alive. Why then, wasn¡¯t it necessary? Chapter 169: 171: The Meaning of Godhood - Food Fermenting in the Darkness Chapter 169: Chapter 171: The Meaning of Godhood ¨C Food Fermenting in the Darkness Wandering through the land of everlasting flowers, Qin Muye caught sight of the palace where Hades and the Queen of the Underworld resided; the Nymphs of the Netherworld busied themselves with their respective duties. Nymphs, also known as fairies or lesser goddesses, are the attendants or subordinates of the gods, specifically serving them, and each of them is fair-skinned and beautiful. It makes sense, being chosen by the Titan Divine Race as attendants, beauty is undoubtedly an important criterion; after all... this group of Titan Divine Race is truly chaotic. Guided by the Nymphs of the Netherworld, Qin Muye entered the palace; Hades and Persephone had been waiting for a long time already. ¡°You¡¯ve arrived, Dionysus, this is your mother, Persephone,¡± Hades said loudly. ¡°I pay my respects to Hades, Queen of the Underworld,¡± Qin Muye spoke hesitantly. This statement inevitably made the atmosphere tense. ¡°Hmm, take a seat,¡± Persephone eventually spoke, easing the mood. Qin Muye had inquired beforehand; Persephone was not a gentle soul, her demeanor when a Seed Goddess was one of pure innocence, but as the Queen of the Underworld, her personality turned cold and ruthless, and she possessed immense power. She could command various ghosts and demons throughout the Netherworld and would mercilessly drag the deceased into the dark depths below. The tombs were colloquially known as Persephone¡¯s chambers. All of these described the Queen¡¯s methods and temperament. Of course, what¡¯s more important is that the Queen¡¯s father... is Zeus. Pondering the absurdity, Hades kidnapped his own niece to be his wife, but that wasn¡¯t even the most preposterous part; the most ridiculous fact was Zeus... had his sights on his own daughter, and it seemed... he pursued her. He vaguely remembered that Hades might have had no offspring, but the Queen of the Underworld did; whether they were Hades¡¯ or Zeus¡¯, it was unclear, though it seemed nothing had transpired just yet. What a messy family. So, theoretically, the Queen of the Underworld and Qin Muye, in his previous incarnation as the white horse prince, were first cousins, and now an additional layer had been added with her being a potential stepmother. ¡°Thank you, Queen of the Underworld,¡± Qin Muye sat down, not saying anything else; given the atmosphere, what would be the point? After all, an illegitimate child meeting the main wife, especially when that main wife shares rule over the Netherworld with Hades, starting a dispute would only become a spectacle. ¡°Cough, since you have returned, it¡¯s time to start learning to deal with the affairs of the Netherworld... wait,¡± Hades began, seemingly preparing the Crown Prince to oversee the realm. But Qin Muye interrupted, ¡°Your Majesty Hades, that might not be a good idea; I¡¯m new here and don¡¯t know anything, so let¡¯s forget political affairs.¡± The Queen of the Underworld was expressionless, for her, the power of the Netherworld was her scepter, and as long as she remained the Queen, she would never lose that power; she also didn¡¯t care much for it. The Elysian Fields, also known as a place of happiness, could be considered heaven, albeit within the Netherworld. Souls of the dead without sin would be assigned there to lead a carefree and joyful existence. However, Qin Muye felt that it would not be easy for the average person to reach this place, especially not knowing the criteria for the Judge of Netherworld¡¯s definition of sin. And if deemed guilty, one would naturally be sent to the Place of Suffering, Tartarus. It had to be said that Death God Thanatos was truly the model of hard work, as he was tasked with guiding the souls of the deceased everywhere. ¡°Thank you, Your Majesty Hades,¡± Qin Muye said. As for the bloodline samples he needed, Qin Muye did not request them. Once he asked, it would create a flaw in his story, especially since he needed not only Hades¡¯s but also Persephone¡¯s. Getting them should not be difficult, but the effectiveness would not meet his expectations, and it might lead to suspicions regarding bloodline transference. Yet, he had a solution. The Super Space-Time Transmission Channel was incredibly useful; with proper application, it could serve as a means of obtaining samples. For example, by opening a tiny channel directly to a strand of Hades¡¯s hair and instantly closing it, he could achieve the effect of snipping it off, and thus obtain what he needed. The risk was significant, but the method was sound. The Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, although a Divine Artifact and certainly among the top-tier ones¡ªsurpassing even the likes of the Magic Source and Harvest Horn. Apart from this Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, there are no other Divine Artifacts that can easily open channels to other worlds. When used correctly, spatial objects can be incredibly destructive weapons. In fact, Qin Muye could even use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to instantly kill his enemies, but the artifact was too precious to risk exposure for a single use, hence, he had not utilized it yet. Like teleporting an enemy and shutting it halfway through the process¡ªpart of the enemy would be left on Qin Muye¡¯s side, while the other half would have been sent to the designated location. Even if they did not die, recovery wouldn¡¯t be an easy task. By employing this technique, Qin Muye managed to obtain bloodline samples from both Hades and Persephone. It didn¡¯t have to be hair or flesh; even skin flakes would suffice. These two were at least level 8 entities, with formidable strength. On the same level as Zeus, Queen of the Underworld Persephone might be slightly inferior but not by much. Therefore, Qin Muye deduced that Gods such as Athena and Apollo on Mount Olympus were also level 8, while Zeus likely possessed around level 9 strength. Of course, that estimation could be off; if he truly was at level 9, he probably would have directly suppressed any resistance. After an awkward chat of nearly ten more minutes, even Hades seemed unable to bear it any longer and finally had no choice but to arrange a Nymph from the Netherworld to guide Qin Muye on his way. The atmosphere was palpably tense. Qin Muye remained silent, while Persephone wore a cold expression. Their sporadic exchanges made the awkwardness visible to the naked eye. It could only be said that Persephone¡¯s refraining from throwing tantrums and making things difficult was a considerable courtesy to Hades. If it had been Hera, Qin Muye would have been dead the moment he stepped out the door, and his death might have been made amusingly interesting. Chapter 170: 172: Son of the Underworldè·¯Dionysus Chapter 170: Chapter 172: Son of the Underworld¡¤Dionysus [Bloodline Potion: Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Hades] [Bloodline Concentration: Low] [After consumption, you can obtain a bloodline concentration of 11% of the Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Hades] ... [Bloodline Potion: Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Queen of the Underworld Persephone] [Bloodline Concentration: Low] [After consumption, you can obtain a bloodline concentration of 13% of the Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Queen of the Underworld Persephone] Qin Muye looked at the two bottles of bloodline potions in his hands, and well, the concentration seemed a bit low. He had originally thought that the samples taken from the two gods would enable the creation of bloodline potions with perfect concentration, but was puzzled to find out they only had a concentration of just over 10%. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t be used, but if used, the Titan bloodline would need to be further completed. According to his original plan, he intended to just use these two bloodlines, but now, they seemed insufficient. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just about truly infusing two bloodlines, they also needed to be further harmonized to form an embryo for transplantation, which would then make Qin Muye recognized as the offspring of Hades and Persephone. It was like turning something fake into something real. ¡®Currently, it¡¯s impossible to extract further, which is a bit awkward.¡¯ ¡®Is it due to the inherent issues with the Titan Divine Race? If so, does that mean my plan to sell Zeus bloodline potions could fall through?¡¯@@@@ For Qin Muye, a low bloodline concentration wasn¡¯t a problem. The bloodlines of Hades and Persephone were only transitional for him; what he really wanted was the bloodline of Chaos Chaos, the creator god from Ancient Greek mythology, or slightly less ideally, Earth Mother Goddess Gaia or the Hell Abyss Divine Tower Tartarus. If it really came to it, even the Night Goddess Nyx or Dark God Erebos and others would do. If things got tough, he¡¯d even settle for God King Cronos of the second generation. He already had a foundation, which were these two bottles of bloodline potion. Counting back, Hades was of the third Titan generation, while Persephone was of the fourth. As long as his genetic technology and bloodline knowledge continued to deepen, Qin Muye would sooner or later be able to bring forth an ancestor. Although the private lives of the Titan Divine Race were a bit messy, that mess could be good; at least the pure blood of the Titan Divine Race could effectively regress. Sooner or later, Qin Muye would be able to use this to his advantage and regress the bloodline to retrieve that of the first generation Titan or even Chaos Chaos. He had backed up ten bottles of the bloodlines from Hades and Persephone, and by injecting them into himself, if desired, he could fully extract his own blood later on. After blending the two potions, Qin Muye obtained a new bloodline potion. [Bloodline Potion: Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Son of Hades Dionysus] [Bloodline Concentration: Medium] [After consumption, you can obtain a bloodline concentration of 31% of the Titan Divine Race ¡¤ Son of Hades Dionysus] After all, he was accustomed to being weak; suddenly becoming strong was not something he was used to. When he left his makeshift laboratory, all the deceased and the Undead in the blissful Elysium sensed a chilling aura and shuddered all over. Even the Nymph of the Netherworld nearby seemed to have encountered a great horror, trembling continuously. ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Qin Muye felt puzzled, not understanding what was happening. ¡°The aura emanating from you resembles that of His Majesty Hades,¡± the Nymph of the Netherworld said tremulously. Before Qin Muye could react, he saw a crimson hue slowly emerging around him, and the ground seemed to be frosted, but it wasn¡¯t white frost. Instead, it was a thin layer of crimson powder. ¡®The Crimson Ancestor, the King of Hell, and the Titan Bloodline in me have interconnected, creating something akin to a domain?¡¯ ¡®Fuck, I¡¯m still adapting. How am I supposed to control this thing?¡¯ Qin Muye was a bit pissed, for him it was instinctive, like breathing. If he consciously tried to control it, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but one can¡¯t just stop breathing... wait a minute, he seemed to be able to live without breathing now. If this kept up, he would end up becoming non-human. For now, he still looked more or less human, but who knows what future research might bring. ¡°Fine, I understand. Go and inform His Majesty Hades. Tell him I¡¯ve succeeded, but there¡¯s a small problem that needs his cleanup,¡± Qin Muye instructed. Now that the Bloodline had overtaken him, his faux status had naturally become real, making many things much more convenient. For example, taking the Netherworld, his base, to a new level. As long as he maintained control over the Netherworld under the identity of Hades¡¯ son, the reward for this mission was essentially insignificant. Should the Netherworld rise, it would mean controlling a third of this fairy tale-like world. More importantly, he would have the backing of powerful military forces. If anyone attacked him, he could simply call on Hades and the Queen of the Underworld to bail him out; at the very least, they could save his life. He had even thought it through: produce directly in the Netherworld, then feed those resources back to his territory before raiding the Horror Universe. As for other worlds, well, that would come later. ¡°Yes, Your Highness Dionysus,¡± said the Nymph of the Netherworld, leaving shakily and only calming down after a considerable distance. Seeing this, Qin Muye didn¡¯t say anything; instead, he started trying to gather the power that he had been unconsciously emitting. ¡®The Lord of Hell and the Crimson Ancestor hadn¡¯t responded before, perhaps because they lacked outlets for release.¡¯ ¡®Through the child of the Nether in the Titan Bloodline and the son of Hades-like suppressive ability, the true fangs of the two talents have been revealed.¡¯ ¡®Too bad, it¡¯s still lacking a bit. If I were in the Horror Universe, maybe I could summon Hell?¡¯ ¡®Is it because of crossing dimensions? I wonder if the title King of the Rubies could interact and complete my cross-dimensional summoning of Hell.¡¯ Feeling the power within himself, it was a metamorphosis, but not the sole one. The stronger his power, the more experiments and projects he conceptualized in his mind, leading to a busier life. Chapter 171: 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by This Chapter 171: Chapter 173: Anyone Would Be Bewildered by This It was still the palace where Hades and Persephone resided, but this time the situation had become even more bizarre. Qin Muye sat silently as Hades looked at Qin Muye and Persephone with a face full of horror, while Persephone appeared utterly bewildered. The original scenario was that of an illegitimate child and the legitimate wife, but now the problem had grown significantly¡ª the illegitimate child had turned into a legitimate son, but the legitimate wife did not know when she had given birth to this child. And Hades had mistaken his legitimate son for an illegitimate one, nearly causing chaos.@@@@ ¡°Is there a problem? Did I activate the wrong Titan Bloodline?¡± Qin Muye asked knowingly. ¡°Well, there¡¯s one thing¡ªyour mother might not be Liu Ke,¡± Hades said. Qin Muye nodded, ¡°You see, I told you that you were mistaken, we definitely have no...¡± ¡°Your mother is me,¡± Persephone interrupted Qin Muye¡¯s words, ¡°You possess the Eleusinian Mysteries within you, perhaps due to your bloodline being washed over, so it is incomplete.¡± ¡°Besides, I also feel my blood flowing in you, so... you are not the offspring of Liu Ke, but rather, you are the offspring of King Hades and me.¡± Persephone quickly rid herself of her bewildered expression; this was absurd. ¡°So... what exactly are the Eleusinian Mysteries?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°???¡± Hades was utterly puzzled, now isn¡¯t the time to be discussing the Eleusinian Mysteries, why did you switch to that topic? ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that right now, but I don¡¯t remember ever bearing you,¡± Persephone said, staring at Qin Muye. ¡°Maybe, you should go ask King Hades?¡± Qin Muye said frustratedly. This certainly couldn¡¯t be said to be a bloodline he created himself; that would be inappropriate. So the blame was definitely shifted to Hades, for as far as the matter was concerned, it was handled by Hades and had nothing to do with Qin Muye. He wasn¡¯t Zeus, after all, why would he deal with this kind of matter, although there were many doubts, but the fact is that the bloodline was real, this could cover all the doubts. Moreover, the person involved, namely the former counterpart of Qin Muye, the White Horse Prince, had drifted along the Nether River, surviving through it all was remarkable enough. Much could no longer be verified. ¡°Could it have been Zeus who tampered with it?¡± Hades said solemnly. No matter what the situation, Hades didn¡¯t want to take the blame and could only shift it to Zeus. Persephone¡¯s expression grew serious, ¡°He must explain this matter.¡± If it were any other divine being, they might not necessarily be capable of such a feat, but Zeus truly was. If he hadn¡¯t been able to change into the Bloodline of Dionysus, the son of the Netherworld, he might have chosen Dionysus because of Queen of the Underworld Persephone, but now things were different; he had much more freedom to choose. Hades and the Queen of the Underworld looked at each other and ultimately respected Qin Muye¡¯s choice. ¡°Very well, I hope you can restore your own divine rank, Dionysus,¡± Hades said. ¡°You¡¯re still going to live in Elysium, right? If you need anything, you can come directly to me, and I¡¯ll try to accommodate your requests,¡± said Queen of the Underworld Persephone, not Hades, since naturally, she was trying to repair the relationship. Previously, he was a bastard, so there had been no intention to show Qin Muye a good face, but now the scenario had suddenly changed to him being her own son, making the previous treatment quite an embarrassing matter. ¡°I won¡¯t go to Elysium anymore. I think the Netherworld is too poor, the rules need changing, or else we will always be oppressed by Zeus and Poseidon,¡± Qin Muye stated bluntly in the palace of the Netherworld Dominator, where even the King of the Gods couldn¡¯t peep. The pair quickly imagined what he implied, although Qin Muye hadn¡¯t said anything, he was clearly resentful toward Zeus, but the opposite party was too powerful to handle easily. ¡°Dionysus, you must understand, this is no simple matter. Even though I am Hades, there are very powerful divine entities in the Netherworld besides me, like the Judge who weighs the sins of the dead, a progeny of Zeus,¡± he explained. ¡°Makaria, the goddess in charge of rest, is the daughter of Hercules; Charon, Thanatos, Hypnos, and others are progeny of Night Goddess Nyx.¡± ¡°The Titan Goddess Hecate representing roads, gateways, the underworld, the night, ghosts, and magic witchcraft.¡± ¡°Zeus¡¯s daughter, the goddess of the River of Hate and the goddess of Oaths, Styx.¡± ¡°They won¡¯t oppose me, but they will oppose you,¡± Hades simply explained the situation in the Netherworld. This made Qin Muye¡¯s heart sink halfway; the Netherworld wasn¡¯t just infiltrated, it was utterly unguarded. The Netherworld was a huge pitfall; how was he to proceed? He had thought it would be easy to grasp. ¡°Similarly, the subjects of Zeus and Poseidon are the same; you need not worry about the Netherworld gods opposing us,¡± Hades continued, seemingly understanding Qin Muye¡¯s thoughts and further clarified. ¡°Relying on persuasion won¡¯t be reliable; we need to bind these beings of the Titan Divine Race with tangible benefits,¡± Qin Muye declared. Qin Muye knew the Netherworld was home to quite a few significant figures, not just the Night Goddess, the Dark God, and gods of the Abyss, but also the former Divine King Cronos was there as well. ¡°Benefits?¡± Hades was taken aback. What benefits could possibly hold them? The Titan Divine Race could live forever without aging; as long as they weren¡¯t killed, they possessed endless lifespans. ¡°Wealth, beauty, power won¡¯t work; the Titan Divine Race would wreak havoc on the world,¡± Qin Muye said, making Hades quite uncomfortable, especially since the palace was loaded with members of the Titan Divine Race. ¡°If nothing else works, we might have to resort to entertainment,¡± Qin Muye pondered and decided not to engage the Netherworld¡¯s Titan Divine Race in wealth just yet; first, he needed to corrupt their spirits. Seeing as they enjoyed pleasures, Qin Muye planned to start from there. Then utilizing biotechnology to create attractive men, women, and various bizarre XP modes, it would suffice to whisper in their ears when the time came. Chapter 172: 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... Arrogant Chapter 172: Chapter 174: It Seems Your Plan is a Bit... Arrogant ¡°I never realized it before, but now I find Artificial Humans truly awkward. Can the bloodline of the Titan Divine Race really refine my sense of aesthetics?¡± Although this Artificial Human beauty, even judged by Qin Muye¡¯s aesthetic standards¡ªwhich had been tormented by the four evil techniques¡ªwas basically a face that could garner a barrage of rockets just by calling someone ¡®brother¡¯, she now seemed off to him, almost like a counterfeit. ¡°Did my artistic senses get enhanced? This is just holding me back.¡± He casually destroyed the Artificial Human. He definitely hadn¡¯t felt this way before, but now he did, and it was surely the mischief of the innate inclinations inherent in the Titan Divine Race¡¯s bloodline. So, these biotechnologically adjusted beauties and hunks probably won¡¯t catch the eyes of the divines¡ªthe originals are preferred, not the modified ones. Even someone with low standards like Qin Muye can¡¯t stand it, let alone these divines. He scratched his head, without these gimmicks, he couldn¡¯t just give money¡ªthat needed to be spendable. Plus, he was short on money too. If he wasn¡¯t, why would he come here to be Hades¡¯ son? He could make Hades call him ¡®Dad¡¯.@@@@ ¡°Dionysus, how¡¯s it going?¡± It seemed like she heard some noise, so the Queen of the Underworld, Persephone, came over and also saw a mess. ¡°It¡¯s okay if it failed; we can still think of other methods.¡± She comforted him. ¡°The seduction plan failed. My Artificial Humans might fool mortals, but to the divines, they just feel entirely off; after all, they are not naturally born but merely assembled.¡± ¡°Wealth... I don¡¯t have any myself, so let¡¯s forget that. Tying interests will probably have to wait.¡± Qin Muye leisurely cleaned up his laboratory, which wasn¡¯t located in the Elysian Fields but directly in the Netherworld Palace. ¡°I think we¡¯re fine as is, don¡¯t you think so?¡± Persephone spoke up. She never understood Qin Muye¡¯s urgency. Qin Muye rolled his eyes. She might not be in a hurry, but he still had an Ancient God to revive on his side, and he wasn¡¯t sure if he could handle it. ¡°A man with no foresight will surely have immediate worries. Many issues are far more complex than what you, Your Majesty Queen of the Underworld, imagine,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Why don¡¯t you want to call me ¡®mother¡¯?¡± Persephone felt Qin Muye still hadn¡¯t let go. ¡°That involves some rather strange settings, let¡¯s not talk about that. Do we have any rights to mobilize the souls of the dead? If there¡¯s any wear and tear during the summoning, won¡¯t that get us in trouble?¡± Qin Muye swiftly changed the subject. ¡°How many do you need? If the number is too large, it might displease Zeus,¡± Persephone said, as this wasn¡¯t a big deal for her. ¡°Just displeased? Nothing else?¡± It was tough enough to manage a 24/7 bone-breaking labor factory using the souls of the dead; not being able to source local materials just made it harder. He didn¡¯t exactly lack a processing factory, rather, he was interested in the resources. After all, the amount of Skeleton Soldiers he managed round-the-clock, year-round was substantial; a few extra workers wouldn¡¯t make much difference. In this world, stealth logging and mining were not easy jobs, with countless Divine beings each having their own territories and boundaries. However, the Netherworld was severely lacking in this department, not many Divine beings around. The majority of the area was rugged badlands, with Divine beings in scarce numbers, yet each of them was a top-tier figure. They might be a part of the world¡¯s order, struggling financially, but their authority was immensely powerful nonetheless. If it were a nice place, Hades wouldn¡¯t always be thinking of reclaiming it; neither would Poseidon and Zeus leave such a good place to others. ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll need to tread more carefully,¡± Qin Muye pondered and finally thought of the Horror Universe as a potential problem area, using this fairy tale world like a strong leg for support. ¡°It seems your plan is a bit...brazen,¡± Persephone paused, and then squeezed out the word ¡®brazen.¡¯ Previously, Qin Muye had mentioned that if his plan were implemented, he would get chopped by Gaia Mother Goddess, and perhaps it was said in jest, but it definitely wasn¡¯t a simple plan. ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s not brazen at all after the cutbacks, and there¡¯s one more thing, I need to figure out a way to explain,¡± Qin Muye mused over how to explain positioning a statue of either the Queen of the Underworld or Hades in his territory as a guardian, but that was a tricky thing to explain. So, he must concoct a good story, as getting caught would probably lead to trouble. Moreover, he also needed to explain the matter of world-hopping in the future, as he couldn¡¯t say he¡¯d stay in this world forever; his core was the territory, not the fairy tale Netherworld. However, the good thing was that his current identity was genuine. If it were an ordinary person, the skill and identity brought by the valiant prince would be a one-off, unable to return. But Qin Muye was different, he could come back, so in effect, he had already replaced this valiant prince. Together with the corroborating Bloodline and other evidence, there was nothing to nitpick. Therefore, all he needed was to tweak the sequence a little. Loopholes were definitely there, but the truth was always more stable than lies. As for revealing himself as the Lord? To put it bluntly, it was only a matter of time and couldn¡¯t be hidden for too long, especially since time would synchronize between the two worlds upon his next visit. So, hiding it was impossible; therefore, it had to be made public, which was advantageous as encountering danger meant he could momentarily open a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel directly in the Netherworld Palace for assistance. Furthermore, if he could increase the favorability of other Titan Divine Race members later, and if he couldn¡¯t beat an enemy, he could call from siblings to grandparents to save the day. Chapter 173: 175: Starting a Factory in the Netherworld Chapter 173: Chapter 175: Starting a Factory in the Netherworld [Additional update garbled, restored by 3:50 am. If unable to restore, open the directory and long press the chapter to redowpared to suffering torment and atonement in the Place of Suffering, Tartarus, working on an assembly line screwing in bolts is truly bliss.¡± ¡°It seems that this world no longer requires Spirit Monsters to come over, and I¡¯m in luck too; among the souls of the dead, there are quite a few talents.¡± ¡°Of course, wouldn¡¯t it be better if we could attract other Titans and tie them to our chariot for conquest in other worlds?¡± ¡°Okay, then I shall take my leave now,¡± Qin Muye said and left. ¡°Alright, Dionysus, what do you want me to do?¡± Hades sighed and spoke. ¡°That is, when there¡¯s an enemy we can¡¯t defeat, then we¡¯ll have to trouble Your Majesty Hades to take action,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Just that?¡± Hades was somewhat bemused. ¡°Yes, I originally thought Dionysus had no need for power, but now I realize that power to him is merely an accessory, he wants more.¡± ¡°You can help him, he is our progeny, our only progeny!¡± Persephone spoke with a grave tone. ¡°You mean to say, you were chosen by a supreme being to participate in a game during your Titan Bloodline awakening, and that you own a territory in another world, but can come back because of a Divine Artifact? However, you¡¯re still not out of danger yet.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t he need mines, Wood, and such resources? I will discuss this with Gaia Mother Goddess, and if we have Gaia Mother Goddess¡¯s support, everything will be simple.¡± ¡°Especially those few from the Netherworld, if we can get Gaia Mother Goddess, Typhon, and others, if Hades Your Majesty could convince the King of Gods not to hog everything for himself, wouldn¡¯t many more worlds become a much bigger piece of the pie?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t my going against the grain prove that I¡¯m a special Titan?¡± Qin Muye retorted. ¡°I understand, but one needs sufficient foundation, at least the entire Netherworld as behind them, but he is currently recovering, just... it¡¯s not that easy,¡± Hades said. ¡°Or maybe I can show you the brain...¡± Hades added, dumbfounded. Take Yahweh, for instance; he holds very little affection for his creations, he drove out Adam and Eve, forced Lucifer to flee and change his profession, and so forth¡ªhis methods are quite ruthless. But he soon calmed down, ¡°I¡¯ll do my best, but the division of interests isn¡¯t so easy, even if you say you control the initiative, the greed of Titans is beyond your imagination.¡± If it really came down to it, Qin Muye would have fled long ago. Unless it¡¯s Dante¡¯s ¡°Divine Comedy¡± next door, but Dante and ¡°The Divine Comedy¡± clearly have nothing to do with Ancient Greek mythology, otherwise it would be possible to replace Hades with Satan or Lucifer. The differences between myths crafted the diversity among gods. He even managed to create computers and televisions. All that was left was a complete fairy tale, which was a bit problematic since no fairy tale could really take place in the Netherworld. All things have two sides; one naturally uses derogatory terms when targeting an enemy. Therefore, Hades could only sift through options first. It was common knowledge that the Titan Divine Race indulged in luxury, and the innovations that Qin Muye introduced were very much in line with this hedonistic principle. Right now, he was in a villain mode, strengthened tenfold by the darkness, always at risk of an unknown Hero arising from some nook, seeking justice against him. He was no fool. Powerful as he already was, owning a third of the world, Qin Muye could bring him even more. The Titan Divine Race still had family bonds, but these two were different; he was likely to end up a devil if he looked to them for support. The torments in Tartarus, the Place of Suffering, did justice to the name. Qin Muye had never experienced it himself, but he had seen it. The kingdom affair was already settled. He could write his own destiny, since he now held the title of son of Hades, and simply drawing a circle on some land was enough to claim it as his own kingdom. Appear a bit more innocent, and the villainy grows tenfold. Otherwise, how could his power and influence increase so quickly? Speaking of combat, he was indeed no easy opponent. After all, he had fought along with Zeus and Poseidon to overthrow the previous God King Cronos. Despite being Hades, he was quite fierce in battle. One must understand that in the narrative, Yahweh is omniscient and omnipotent, which means the opposite party already knew the outcome and yet chose not to intervene, opting for nonchalance instead. It was just that Qin Muye was unaware of Hades¡¯ thoughts, otherwise, he would have said that this had nothing to do with style, but was simply a transition from Ancient Greek society to a modern one. Thanks to Qin Muye¡¯s own incredible abilities, the entire Netherworld Palace had already become almost modernized, with arrangements for electricity, hydropower in place, and installations like electric lights and running water. In the Netherworld, he was the supreme being. Not even the God of War was likely a match for him. And all these changes to his Netherworld Palace had happened in just three days... To Qin Muye, these were the perfect workers, willing to leave Tartarus, the Place of Suffering. Not just to work on assembly lines; they could be banquet servers if they wanted. If Qin Muye were part of Chinese mythology, he would likely be laden with wicked deeds, possibly already targeted by some great entity for demon extermination. If one really thinks about it, the Titan gods of Olympus were more human-like, filled with desires and emotions. He was fully aware of what he was doing and had never considered whitewashing his deeds. Chapter 174: 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp God Chapter 174: Chapter 176: Make a Wish? The Kind That Crashes the Lamp God [Extra updates garbled, restoration at 3:50, if not restored open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] You never know when something might appear that is both his own great-nephew and his own brother. It directly leads to severe doubts about one¡¯s own seniority. For some reason, Hades had been quiet lately, and she suspected it was because of Zeus. He had been afraid to bring it up, but if it was this Witchcraft Goddess, she might know something. If you really thought the other person was a mage, you would probably get punched into oblivion. This Witchcraft Goddess was at least a 8-rank, probably the same rank as Hades; her strength was unclear, but she definitely could fight. This Titan Goddess represented roads, portals, Netherworld, night, ghosts, and Magic Witchcraft, and was a pioneer in the field of Magic Witchcraft among the Titans. Qin Muye learned this from Hecate, who was rather close to him. When this wish came out, the Lamp God was somewhat baffled and had a bad feeling. In her eyes, Qin Muye was considered his junior, although she was a Titan Divine from the previous generation, but not all Titans were loyal to the previous Divine King Cronos. Besides, if it wasn¡¯t inappropriate, he would have liked to be a profligate second-generation in the Netherworld. He actually wanted to meet the second-generation Divine King Cronos, who had strong combat power, but the thought of possibly being smashed into a meat pie made him decide to meet this Witchcraft Goddess, Hecate, first. As logical problems arose, the Lamp God began to shatter, and a large amount of lamp oil began to leak from the surface of the Divine Lamp. He¡¯s really pathetic, even the magic used by this Witchcraft Goddess looked ridiculous to Qin Muye, it could hardly be described as magic, it was more like Divine Arts. Then he couldn¡¯t understand anymore... Then he tried to delve deeper into the conversation about seniority with Hecate, and almost drove her crazy. Qin Muye pondered, ¡°I need you to grant me three wishes.¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized, the magic of this world... it¡¯s hard to describe. Just as Qin Muye finished speaking, the Lamp God began to show a large number of cracks, and from these cracks drifted wisps of blue energy. Qin Muye¡¯s first wish left Hecate somewhat perplexed. Was this really a wish? Qin Muye expressed, me a 3-rank compared to a bunch of you 6-rank Titian Divines? Nonsense. ¡°I have already blessed the Lamp God with Magic for you anew. Next time, if you torment the Lamp God with these nonsensical wishes, he will automatically ignore this type of wish.¡± ¡°My bloodline was only reactivated not long ago, naturally, it is very weak. Moreover, I have endured the erosion of the Nether River, so having vulnerabilities is quite normal,¡± Qin Muye shamelessly said. What of it if he is weak? His weakness was justified. ¡°Have you heard of Pandora?¡± ¡°So, what is the principle here?¡± Qin Muye looked at the Magic in Hecate Goddess¡¯s hand somewhat puzzled. ¡°So, do you need me to bless you with something? On the aspect of Magic Witchcraft,¡± Hecate said. ¡°So, you know how this thing is made?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Honestly, immunity to magic is normal for Titans,¡± Hecate diplomatically mentioned. ¡°Yes, master, you say,¡± the Lamp God declared, indicating it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to handle not just three, but even thirty wishes. ¡°Do you have a problem with your brain?¡± Hecate steadied the Lamp God with a stable hand, helped him overcome his logical problems, and also repaired the Divine Lamp for Qin Muye. ¡°Are you suggesting that the Lamp God in here is another Divine creation like Pandora?¡± Of course, Qin Muye hadn¡¯t considered that there was a Pandora inside, but rather thought that this Lamp God resembled Pandora. ¡°Then how about I give it a try?¡± Qin Muye was a bit excited; with Hecate here, and being in the Netherworld, he didn¡¯t worry about Zeus messing around. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t expect this Lamp God to be so susceptible to disaster. His brain must be the problem,¡± Qin Muye said speechlessly. ¡°No problem then,¡± Qin Muye looked at the Lamp God and asked. ¡°No mistake, but this Lamp God is no match for Pandora; Pandora¡¯s beauty could be described as terrifying,¡± Hecate said. ¡°Good, my third wish is to ignore my first wish.¡± ¡°Well, this thing isn¡¯t something I can study now,¡± Qin Muye said with a bit of a headache. He was speaking to the Witchcraft Goddess, but she was more about using her authority. ¡°My first wish is the opposite of my second wish.¡± ¡°My second wish is not to fulfill my third wish.¡± ¡°Dionysus, your bloodline is simply too weak; you are probably the weakest Titan I have ever seen,¡± Hecate said bluntly. ¡°Of course, no problem, respected master,¡± the Lamp God still braced himself to respond. ¡°No need for blessings, just look at this thing for me; I got it from a descendant of an unspeakably powerful King of Gods,¡± Qin Muye said, taking out the Divine Lamp. ¡°No...even with potent wishing powers, it cannot withstand the disaster of your three wishes,¡± Hecate was also astonished, having lived for so many years, this was the first time she had seen wishes being used in such a manner. ¡°...¡± Chapter 175: 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodingers Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a Topic Chapter 175: Chapter 177: Perpetual Motion Machine, Schrodinger¡¯s Cat, Demon Tuning Fork, Choose a Topic [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50am, if unable to recover please open the directory and long-press to redownload the chapter] ¡°With Gaia and Zeus in this situation, it seems a bit unlikely to get along well with a grandchild, right?¡± ¡°...¡± Qin Muye felt this thing just didn¡¯t cut it. ¡°???¡± Qin Muye, with a face full of confusion, wondered why this was impossible. You, a non-scientific Lamp God, create something scientific, so why can¡¯t you manage this? Isn¡¯t that a bit unscientific? ¡°Sorry, Master, I refuse to fulfill this wish.¡± The Lamp God¡¯s aura flickered uncertainly, nearly collapsing, but then the failsafe left by the Hecate Goddess took effect, allowing the Lamp God to quickly return to normal. ¡°Sorry, Master, this wish cannot be fulfilled for the time being,¡± the Lamp God said. ¡°Don¡¯t make wishes that would cause me to collapse, the Witchcraft Goddess of the night isn¡¯t here right now, and if I were to collapse, you might not be able to find someone to repair me.¡± ¡°The Earth Mother Goddess is here, we should discuss your affairs,¡± Hades said with a solemn expression, putting away his smile. ¡°When the time comes, we can try connecting the Lamp God to the reserve magic power of the Magic Pool. That would be interesting.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, helping me make a tuning fork is very simple.¡± ¡°Forget it, from your situation, magic is a complex field of knowledge and doesn¡¯t suit me,¡± Hades said. ¡°Fine, enjoy yourself. What brings you to me all of a sudden?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°The good news is this thing can buff attributes, but the bad news is it isn¡¯t very durable.¡± ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you...¡± ¡°Cough, may I make a wish?¡± asked Qin Muye. ¡°No problem, I...¡± Qin Muye had just begun to speak when the Lamp God interrupted again. ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll make sure it¡¯s a reasonable request. Give me the knowledge related to the Perpetual Motion Machine,¡± said Qin Muye without hesitation. ¡°Magic power? Is that what you just learned from the Hecate Goddess?¡± Hades walked in and casually asked. ¡°Then can you create things out of thin air?¡± Qin Muye finally reacted and asked. ¡°Can... I suppose.¡± If it was before, the Lamp God would have confidently said no problem, but now he couldn¡¯t, who knew what Qin Muye might ask him to create. ¡°Oh no, do you want to learn? I can teach you,¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t mind being overheard. He knew Hades and Persephone were aware of the situation in his domain and had offered a lot of help. ¡°Let¡¯s not trouble you further, just increase my intelligence,¡± Qin Muye said with some resignation; it seemed nothing was working with this Lamp God. ¡°Typhon is dead, you know that, right?¡± Hades said. ¡°The great King of the Gods is enjoying himself every day, so what¡¯s wrong with me enjoying myself a bit too?¡± Hades retorted stubbornly. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d actually be able to find the Earth Mother Goddess, but are you sure she¡¯ll cooperate with us?¡± Qin Muye was a bit puzzled. Seeing this sentence, Qin Muye¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Come on, repeat that wish you just made.¡± Qin Muye nodded, ¡°You do seem quite busy, busy watching dramas and playing games. To be honest, you don¡¯t really resemble a Netherworld King.¡± Qin Muye suspected it was because his own rank was too low, which was why the Lamp God couldn¡¯t do it. Qin Muye suspected he might also become sinister and fierce... oh no, wait, that¡¯s a description for being handsome. He should be gloomy, after all, he¡¯s ordinary-looking and on the villain¡¯s side; he couldn¡¯t possibly be glamorized. Qin Muye waved his hand, ¡°Off you go, get some good rest. I¡¯ve got lots of wishes here that need your help to fulfill.¡± Qin Muye realized it was his lack of rank, and then he discovered that the Lamp God seemed to be able to increase other attributes, right... As Qin Muye spoke, he drew a tuning fork on the blueprint. It looked fine at a glance, but a closer look revealed a significant problem. And then there was no more after that. Zeus¡¯s life was not yet over; he struck Typhon to ashes with lightning, and with the brave Hercules helping, the rebellion was swiftly quelled. No one dared to challenge Zeus¡¯s rule after that. The cracks on his body had disappeared. Hecate must have healed him, but the Lamp God¡¯s look at Qin Muye... was a bit off. The Divine Lamp, granting wishes isn¡¯t something he could do. He could perfectly serve as a wish-granting RBQ for their territories, granting every Spirit Monster a turn to enhance an attribute. Perhaps a little less, but a mosquito¡¯s leg is still flesh. Numerous reminders kept popping up, his various attributes skyrocketing, and they were the permanent kind. The two of them couldn¡¯t possibly follow Qin Muye to guard his domain; they¡¯d spend most of their time in the Netherworld. Therefore, they brought him a lot of Treasures, and Persephone, the former goddess of seeds and grains, brought him an abundance of miraculous crop seeds. Food was definitely not a worry, and they could be used for attack, defense, and so on. He pondered for a bit and decided to lower the difficulty. On one end, it appeared to have three cylindrical bases, yet at the other end, it inexplicably only had two rectangular corners. The Titan Divine Race didn¡¯t practice any Cultivation Techniques or Realms. They relied more on their strong physiques and inherent Divine Authority, which means they were naturally powerful. In fairy tales, anything can happen. One doesn¡¯t visit a temple for no reason; the other party wouldn¡¯t have the time to spare to find him. Although it was just two steps away, he would only look for Qin Muye if there were really a matter. Because this shape was quite contradictory, being both trident-shaped and U-shaped, it created a special sense of visual confusion. A Perpetual Motion Machine, ah, or rather, Knowledge. With this Knowledge, he would have infinite Magic Power. The Magic Source, this Divine Artifact, is nothing in comparison; it can¡¯t last forever. This move was quite Underworld-like, and then Qin Muye also recalled something. Gaia, from the perspective of bloodline, was his grandmother? And the direct type at that. It was a ¡°shared line¡± spatial contradiction figure. Of course, he knew about it. Back when Typhon brought chaos to the divine beings on Mount Olympus, when he made a mess and even cut the tendons of Zeus¡¯s hands and feet. Normal people wish for wealth, beauty, and power, among other things, but his request almost chilled him to the bone. It was truly peculiar. All he could say was that he had latched onto a powerful thigh; resources were not something to worry about anymore. It could only be used as a status-increasing moving BUFF for now. Zeus was Gaia¡¯s grandson, who fought for his uncle¡¯s position, but grandmother was unhappy, so she birthed an uncle to fight her grandson. Chapter 176: 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother Goddess Chapter 176: Chapter 178: Gratitude for the Divine King Bodyguard Gifted by the Gaia Mother Goddess [Additional garbled text, restoration at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] ¡®Fuck! An escort by the Second Generation Divine King.¡¯ ¡°...¡± ¡°...¡± Qin Muye really wanted to ask if the other was incapable of understanding human speech. Could his abilities really suppress a Divine King? Did he think he was Long Aotian who just needed to utter a few words and give a fierce shake of his tiger body for the Second Generation Divine King to bow his head and submit... ¡°More importantly, I need to have the means or authority to subdue or even kill them.¡± ¡°I have seen the Earth Mother Goddess.¡± Qin Muye said respectfully. ¡°It seems we have a new and unique Titan here. Was it the experiences from that supreme game that gave you such a distinct character?¡± ¡°Cough, Earth Mother Goddess, I¡¯m too frail to handle Cronus. If he goes berserk, do you think it would be more appropriate for me to become a pancake or a meat spread?¡± Qin Muye tactfully said. ¡°Hades has already told me that you¡¯re a good child,¡± Gaia¡¯s tone was very gentle, and then she continued, ¡°I will persuade Cronus to accompany you to your territory to ensure your safety.¡± ¡°I have agreed to your terms. I initially thought the Fourth Generation Divine King would be a descendant of Zeus, but I never expected it to be a descendant of Hades.¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy...¡± What could Qin Muye do about it? You¡¯re the grand Earth Mother Goddess with connections to the Third Generation God King. If you say it¡¯s okay, then it¡¯s okay. ¡°If there was a divine being who could suppress Cronus, would you agree then?¡± Gaia asked. ¡°Three, at least three, and they also need a good enough reputation. Otherwise, I won¡¯t agree to your conditions. Moreover, they must be under my jurisdiction and follow my orders, not act independently and undermine my sovereignty.¡± ¡°He is your grandfather, he will protect your territory and expand your domain. You will be the Fourth Generation Divine King,¡± Gaia immediately said. ¡°I don¡¯t want Cronus, he¡¯s too unstable.¡± ¡°My power is limited, and I can¡¯t suppress Cronus, so for me, having Cronus guard my territory is not a benefit, but a demand and condition.¡± ¡°I will calm him down and even make him serve you, but there¡¯s a condition.¡± Gaia Mother Goddess spoke firmly as well. ¡°I believe in the feelings between blood relatives, but not in the promises of a ruler,¡± Qin Muye retorted without hesitation. ¡°I know the Earth Mother Goddess wants to use me to expand the land for the Titan Divine Race and even restore Cronus, but that has no benefits for me. I could just leave you to play by yourselves.¡± ¡°Just because I have the blood of the Titan Divine Race running through my veins doesn¡¯t mean I will identify with a bunch of absurd relatives. They are filled with desire and uncontrollable pleasures. In my eyes, they are nothing but a bunch of trash; even great power will only turn into cruel rule.¡± ¡°These are my absolute conditions; otherwise, we can just part ways.¡± The progress was going smoothly so far, and as long as Cronos¡¯s reputation and character issues were resolved, it was a win-win result. Qin Muye felt that if he really agreed, he did not know if he would be the fourth-generation God King, but he was sure that the second-generation God King would take him out first, and even if he survived, Zeus would let him experience what it was like to be struck by lightning. Qin Muye shook his head, ¡°Demands can be made and negotiated, but I do not trust Cronos, what he has done is clear to everyone present, blood ties and emotions cannot restrain his ambition.¡± Qin Muye had more than one trick up his sleeve, he could use the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to send the Titans back to the world of fairy tales, or he could abandon the world after leveraging it as a stepping stone. Qin Muye gave a speechless look, him, with his power, becoming the Divine King? Unless they directly crowned him, he doubted he could even reach the foot of Mount Olympus. Qin Muye knew that this woman was Gaia, his own great grandmother... as well as Persephone¡¯s great grandmother. The person followed along, out of reach of the high heavens and far from the Emperor, what if something happened to Qin Muye. If there really was a second-generation God King to bolster the scene, Qin Muye could indeed become the strongest force on the Magic Continent, but the problem is that every God King is a pitfall, absolutely not to be fallen into. Maybe not insane, but definitely neurotic. Even Chaos Chaos could not pursue the answer. Although Gaia had her own motives, it was true that the second-generation God King Cronos was very suitable to be Qin Muye¡¯s bodyguard. Therefore, Qin Muye¡¯s importance was exceptional, as for replacement? That was unlikely, considering that the Supreme Being described by the other was undetectable even by Gaia, the Earth Mother Goddess. So this prophecy was not very reliable either, as for Metis, the Wisdom Goddess... she was currently still in Zeus¡¯s head, advising him, presumably that turned every one of Zeus¡¯s tasks into more than a single-person affair, even playing out a scenario of willful ignorance; one had to admit, Zeus knew how to play the game. He was a figurehead at present, a mere idler, so it was better to be cautious. Upon reflection, it was impossible, for one to become a Divine King, they must surely possess both military might and strategic acumen. Choosing Cronos over Typhon, the second-generation Divine King, was not preferable, at least Typhon obeyed Gaia¡¯s words and took his monstrous sons up Mount Olympus, although that ended with Typhon¡¯s downfall. If this was the extent of Gaia¡¯s sincerity, then it would be better not to discuss further, Qin Muye was better off mixing with Hades, at least for now Hades seemed quite fond of him. If there were no alternative plans, he would not dare to be so reckless. Besides, the existence of a fourth-generation God King was another matter altogether. Gaia fell silent at these words, for what Qin Muye said was indeed true. Qin Muye had learned of these matters from Hecate, this highly independent goddess knew a great deal of gossip. As for the first-generation Divine King, he still hangs in the sky. Chapter 177: 179: The Missing Death God Chapter 177: Chapter 179: The Missing Death God [Additional garbled code, will restore at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡®For the time being, building relationships isn¡¯t too bad, at least there¡¯s no problem with chit-chatting.¡¯ ¡®Hisss~ I suddenly remembered that my cousin or whatever she is, that lettuce girl, seems to still be soaking in a culture dish.¡¯ ¡®Forget it, it doesn¡¯t matter. The River God probably doesn¡¯t care about losing a daughter. If he did, why would he keep her in a tower, afraid that she won¡¯t attract Zeus?¡¯ ¡°...¡± Sleep God Hypnos¡¯s forehead veins were about to burst. How could Zeus possibly be coveting Death God Thanatos? That¡¯s nonsense...cough, but upon thinking about it carefully, he realized that he indeed had no basis for confidence. ¡°Dionysus, have you seen my brother?¡± a voice came. ¡°Is Lord Hades around? I would like to report something about my brother,¡± Sleep God Hypnos asked. ¡°Your bro? Why are you asking me about him? I haven¡¯t left my house in days, was just thinking of checking my factory,¡± Qin Muye commented. ¡°Missing? That can¡¯t be right. With Thanatos¡¯s looks, it would be brave of any respectable person not to run away at the sight of him. Could it be that Zeus took him to enroll as an adult?¡± Qin Muye said, somewhat surprised. ¡°Hisss~ Zeus really isn¡¯t even averse to men!!! Terrifying, truly terrifying.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath, expecting Sleep God Hypnos to explain that Zeus wouldn¡¯t be interested in men, but the reason Thanatos wasn¡¯t up Zeus¡¯s alley wasn¡¯t about gender, but because of his duties. ¡°My brother has been missing for several days now, and many of the deceased in the Mortal World have been lingering, so I¡¯d like you to please find my brother as soon as possible,¡± Sleep God Hypnos said earnestly. ¡°Inspect the factory and then visit the Mortal World to see if I can mooch a bit,¡± Qin Muye felt he had stayed long enough and it was about time to return. ¡°Even though the King of Gods enjoys pleasures, he wouldn¡¯t lay a hand on my brother because he knows the importance of death. Due to my brother¡¯s disappearance, there have been no deaths in the Mortal World for a long time,¡± Sleep God Hypnos said. The bloodlines of the Titan Divine Race were already complicated enough, and if the bloodline of an Ancient God were added in, who knows if one would turn into evil spirits. After all, Death God Thanatos did have the appearance of a beautiful young man; it was not impossible for such a thing to happen. But he didn¡¯t just consider appearances; the entire Netherworld was actually intricate and complex, with many Netherworld Gods being Zeus¡¯s children, such as Hate Styx, Judge of Netherworld, and others. However, if he were born with it, he would not be at the 3rd level, but at the 6th and also a Divine with an inherent authority. When he returns, he could just open a door and toss it back into the Netherworld; it was only a day in total. Even if it swelled up, a couple of days rest would be enough to recover, and it wasn¡¯t like it sat there for a month. Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, Night Witchcraft Goddess Hecate, even Hate Styx, and the brothers Death God and Sleep God among many other Netherworld Titan Divines also wanted a modernized palace service. Qin Muye thought it wasn¡¯t a big deal, so he symbolically made a 10000% profit selling to each of them. At that time, Qin Muye understood that this guy was getting a free ride and retiring; no wonder then. Incidentally, Styx was not only the goddess of hate but also the goddess of oaths; oaths are generally sworn by her name, and she was also the daughter of Zeus. The Hate Titan Styx harbored no anger towards heaven and earth but was simply the River God of that particular stretch of the Nether River denoted as the river of hate. Death God Thanatos was good-looking, and it was quite normal for Zeus to fancy him. It seemed unlikely that he could be sent back now; it was probably too late to extract him. Although he had already operated on himself, it didn¡¯t mean he wanted to become some grotesquely shaped thing. Therefore, the factory was frantically processing and adding updates. It wasn¡¯t that there was a lack of hands; the Place of Suffering was filled with souls eager to come out, but Qin Muye was too busy to manage, so the production scale couldn¡¯t keep up. Therefore, a peaceful relationship could still be just a facade. So, mixing in a fairy tale should suffice; he estimated at least a guaranteed S-rank Evaluation this time. He was confident in this, with his Kingdom¡¯s territory, although sparsely populated, being truly vast. He had included everything except the realms of Netherworld Gods. The two brothers were essentially responsible for a one-stop service for transport, jointly managing the process of souls entering the Netherworld. He feared becoming a tentacle monster. He was not a legitimate member of the Titan Divine Race, having self-engineered his status. It was fine for now, but what if he blew his cover later? The Titan Divine Race¡¯s bloodline might be good, but no matter how good, it wasn¡¯t innate, and if it were, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t feel such aversion to it. There weren¡¯t that many good things under heaven; anyway, he didn¡¯t believe in them and trusted more in his own magical modifications. Though they might not measure up, they were his own creations, from research to experimentation. He knew every data point by heart, so even if problems arose, he¡¯d know exactly where. Only by demonstrating mutual value could they cooperate longer, and he¡¯d be more smooth-sailing when burning bridges afterwards. If he were the Sea King, wouldn¡¯t that mean he could raise fish? It¡¯s possible that none of the three successive Divine Kings were up to any good. The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. What should he do if Death God Thanatos really was bound by Zeus to do strange things? Besides, he wasn¡¯t strictly limited to Titan Divine Race; his bloodline, if it were to further evolve, would more likely rely on developing the talents of the Crimson Ancestor and the Lord of Hell. Suddenly, the Sleep God Hypnos with wings appeared, his great beard confusing Qin Muye into thinking Sleep God Hypnos was the brother of Death God Thanatos. However, Poseidon wasn¡¯t just the ruler of the sea; he was also known as the god of horses. As for the revival of the Ancient God... he felt it was better to skip it. The sound of Ancient God Bloodline hinted at trouble. The remaining two Divine Artifacts were named Corrupted World and Egg of All Things, which even by their names, didn¡¯t sound right. Rather, he¡¯d accumulate Points and research Ancient Gods. Ever since Gaia left, Qin Muye had been holing up in the Netherworld King Palace, experimenting and perfecting the Floating City, never stepping out. Chapter 178: 180: The Deceased is River God Asopus Chapter 178: Chapter 180: The Deceased is River God Asopus [Additional update scrambled, recovery by 3:50, if unable to recover please long press this chapter in the directory to re-download] As for saying that the corpse was Death God Thanatos, that¡¯s even more impossible. Zeus, even if he were capriciously inclined, would never do such an absurd thing. As for the idea that Sisyphus forced Death God Thanatos to tie up the other party, could that be possible? With Sisyphus¡¯s feeble build, a heavy punch would be enough to confuse him, let alone forcing the Death God to play such games. But he also didn¡¯t think Sisyphus would set him up ¡ª now he was quite formidable, and he definitely made sure Sisyphus learned what a heavy punch really was. Just as he relayed the news, Sisyphus hurried over. This clearly looked like a situation where someone knew a silencing was in order, so why rush into it? If this weren¡¯t serious, he could, as well, recite his name backward. Then, Zeus arranged for Death God Thanatos to take him away to the Place of Suffering for a good one hundred and eighty years. Once the Death God ceased ushering the deceased, chaos would reign in the mortal world. Speaking of thunder, one simply can¡¯t forget the king of all gods, for he alone wielded the thunderbolt. Had it not been for the Death God¡¯s disappearance, he wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to chat with the other Netherworld Gods. Now it seemed, Zeus was truly determined to make a move. Sisyphus explained at length, about how he reported Zeus¡¯s abduction of River God Asopus¡¯s daughter to Asopus, and how Zeus came to know of it. Hearing this, Sisyphus¡¯s face changed, ¡°River God Asopus is dead? How dare Zeus lay his hands, no wonder Asopus¡¯s river stopped flowing recently!¡± Thanatos, seeing Qin Muye, was quite excited and wriggled his body, signaling to hurry and untie him. He always felt something was off. He was brought back by Sleep God Hypnos, under normal circumstances, it should have been Thanatos, but since the Death God was missing, only the Sleep God could help. Why cause trouble and get involved when it¡¯s none of his concern? He saw Death God Thanatos chained on the ground, those chains being Thanatos¡¯s own that were normally used to bind the departed, now bound around himself. So this made him realize one thing, never marry into the Titan Divine Race. Thus... Qin Muye decided to ignore the charred corpse.@@@@ Although the analogy was a bit strange, the other¡¯s expression was indeed so. Death God glanced at Sisyphus and nodded slowly, then dissipated. The Death God soon recovered, he wasn¡¯t the handsome youth as he was in the Netherworld, but a robe-covered skeleton figure. The piece of rock not far away was familiar to him; it was there that Zeus, transformed into a mighty eagle, had his way with the daughter of River God Asopus under broad daylight, which Qin Muye and Sisyphus had once watched. ¡°How come there¡¯s a charred corpse here, seems a bit familiar?¡± ¡°This wave will at least make Zeus lose a blood fortune.¡± ¡°This seems to be near the Corinth Kingdom, might as well go see what Aladdin is up to.¡± Qin Muye discerned the direction and quickly figured out where they were. ¡°Find Moluo Po, have her find a way to contact Sea Goddess Thetis and Ocean God Oceanus, tell them Zeus took Afeiya and killed Asopus; getting the Gaia Mother Goddess involved would be best, the bigger the trouble, the safer you¡¯ll be.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Muye asked the secretive Sisyphus. ¡°Hypnos told me you had disappeared; I thought you had been captured by Zeus, turns out you had tied yourself up. How did you manage that?¡± Qin Muye exclaimed, shocked. ¡°Sisyphus, this is an opportunity, Zeus is in the wrong and hasn¡¯t dragged you into the Netherworld yet, so there¡¯s still a chance to turn things around.¡± ¡°Damn!!!¡± ¡°After notifying them, come to the Netherworld with me, don¡¯t be unhappy. This time you¡¯ve offended Death God Thanatos, and if Zeus really gets furiously embarrassed, you might die even more miserably, so pass the ruling to Aladdin and then come take refuge with me in the Netherworld.¡± ¡°Lord Thanatos, let me take Sisyphus to the Netherworld, the Mortal World has been in chaos these days you¡¯ve been missing, and you need to handle it quickly, there¡¯s no delay,¡± Qin Muye thought for a moment and said. ¡°So, this Titan corpse, is it River God Asopus?¡± Qin Muye connected the dots, remembering the Titan body struck by lightning. ¡°Who did this, acting so boldly?¡± ¡°The air in the Mortal World is comforting; the Netherworld really isn¡¯t a place for people, life should be compared.¡± ¡°You¡¯re playing around this much, does Queen Moluo Po know?¡± Before this, Qin Muye thought he had seen big events, but now he realized he hadn¡¯t really seen anything. ¡°That¡¯s good, come here, I have something to show you,¡± Sisyphus said upon hearing Qin Muye¡¯s words. ¡°And Afeiya? Do you know where she is?¡± Qin Muye asked in return, referring to River God Asopus¡¯s daughter. ¡°Cough, I don¡¯t know about your relationship with Death God Thanatos,¡± Sisyphus asked. ¡°It¡¯s okay, what¡¯s up? He¡¯s always busy working, we don¡¯t chat much,¡± Qin Muye answered truthfully, and that was indeed the case. ¡°Dionysus, it¡¯s not what you think, it¡¯s like this...¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like it was burned, rather more like it was struck by lightning.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, Asopus went after it alone, I didn¡¯t follow; I was dealing with that never-drying fountain at the time,¡± Sisyphus said. ¡°It wasn¡¯t the Death God himself who did the tying, it was me,¡± Sisyphus said somewhat awkwardly. ¡°???¡± Qin Muye was bewildered: ¡°What strange thing are you planning to share with me?¡± ¡®It couldn¡¯t be that Zeus was seen forcing himself on the Death God and got silenced for it, could it? Surely it¡¯s not that coincidental.¡¯ Chapter 179: 181: There Must Be Something Fishy Chapter 179: Chapter 181: There Must Be Something Fishy [Additional gobbledygook, will restore at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°...¡±Are you really that sincere? Qin Muye just casually said, ¡°With Zeus around, do you think it¡¯s likely there¡¯s nothing suspicious going on?¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough. You should stay in the Netherworld for the time being. If you¡¯re unlucky and get caught up in some trouble, you might even lose your life,¡± Hades said. ¡°Maybe.¡± Qin Muye expressed his disbelief in destiny. If he really believed in destiny, he would have been gone long ago. ¡°It could be destiny,¡± Hades said, his gaze deep. ¡°Your Majesty, King of the Netherworld, I feel there must be something fishy about this,¡± Qin Muye replied. ¡°Oh? Where¡¯s the fishiness?¡± Hades¡¯ expression shifted as he asked immediately. ¡°Just lock them up for now; we can talk about it after we see what happens next,¡± Hades said, unable to see through the situation himself. Although the news had yet to arrive, he understood from Qin Muye¡¯s description that this matter was definitely not trivial¡ªall the trouble involved the offspring of the Ocean God Oceanus. ¡°What do you think about this issue?¡± Hades asked. The local civilization really doesn¡¯t hold much value. Unless, like this time, when compelled, he had to impersonate the offspring of Hades and Persephone; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t normally take such a gamble. After all, it¡¯s not about who can¡¯t afford to gamble; it¡¯s about who can afford to lose. After crossing the Nether River, Qin Muye, accompanied by Sisyphus, went straight to the Netherworld King Palace to see Hades. And it¡¯s not about showing off or slapping faces while battling through heaven and earth. Moreover, the workload has increased. After all, this was several days¡¯ worth of work piled up. When Qin Muye returned, he took Charon¡¯s boat¡ªthe two of them were bickering. It¡¯s no longer just about working overtime; now one person has to do the work of several people. And the Horror Universe must not be revealed to the Titan Divine Race for the time being¡ªany leak of his identity would reveal flaws. Furthermore, he also discovered that his compatibility with this thing was only about 20%. The strength of the Titan Divine Race consisted of two parts: their innate strength and the Divine Authority they possessed. This is what makes a complete Titan Divine Race; Qin Muye¡¯s version could only be considered a crude imitation. And now, with Aladdin¡¯s lamp in hand, it seems unnecessary for Qin Muye to gather resources through the three local powers of the Horror Universe anymore. And Sisyphus is also quite unlucky. At present, his connections are established. After all, he¡¯s related by marriage to Hades now, and with what Qin Muye is bringing, he¡¯s definitely going to suffer, but it¡¯ll certainly be to a lesser degree. In any case, as long as the blame is pinned on Zeus, there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues. Or better yet, just obliterate all of Hell... Okay, that¡¯s unrealistic; he doesn¡¯t have the power to accomplish that. He knew that he should have corresponding Divine Authority; it just wasn¡¯t in this fairy tale world, but rather in the Hell of the Horror Universe. After hearing Qin Muye¡¯s description, Hades also fell silent, as this matter, in essence, was still caused by Zeus¡¯s lechery. He could take his time in the fairy tale story, anyway, no matter how long he stayed, it would only be 24 hours when he returned to his territory. He could completely make a wish; while the Lamp God might not be able to create something out of nothing, if he wished for the Lamp God to collect the resources he needed, wouldn¡¯t that work? The only interests were probably Hell and extraterrestrial civilizations. Sisyphus was taken away to be imprisoned, his treatment would probably be a bit better. First it was the River God Asopus, then his son-in-law Sisyphus, if they kept pressing against a Titan, and if there was no response then, things would get interesting. Otherwise, how could it be said, to just kick Sisyphus out to take a beating? If the Ocean God Oceanus truly won and even came down to rescue him, he¡¯d probably be able to return to the land of the living and assume the position of Supreme Emperor. Sisyphus at his side didn¡¯t dare say a word; he felt that he might not have offended just the Death God, but the entire pantheon of Netherworld Gods. Therefore, Qin Muye decided that he had to wait at least until he completed the task with the title ¡®King of the Ruby¡¯ before he could expose himself. Originally, he was planning to return to his own Hell in the Horror Universe for further Bloodline transformation once he reached the 50% limit of Bloodline Concentration. Before that, the paper data and design had already been completed, now it was just lacking a field inspection. When he bound the Death God, he offended not just Zeus, but the Netherworld Gods as well. If this really didn¡¯t get settled, then the Ocean God Oceanus might not even be able to protect his progeny afterwards. This also ended Qin Muye¡¯s idea of directly reverting to the bloodline of Creator God Chaos Chaos. It was just that in this world, he couldn¡¯t level up and research some projects related to himself, and a lot of research couldn¡¯t be monetized either. Otherwise, why would he want to return if not to convert his gains during this period into actual power? However accurate the paper data might be, it wasn¡¯t as relevant as the actual data. As for continuing the research, he was actually nearing a bottleneck now, for a simple reason: he only had paper data without experimental data, which wasn¡¯t much different from armchair strategizing. As for the subsequent value of the Horror Universe, to be honest, there wasn¡¯t much left. If he could obtain all the benefits at once, why wait for a trickle? After all, the total benefit was just that, and not that significant. As for the Titan Bloodline, he had made quite a few improvements, it was the only project making progress. If Zeus couldn¡¯t do it... then perhaps Poseidon, since this time it also involved the Ocean, and if that still didn¡¯t work, then add Hades to the mix, as the three brothers were of that sort anyway. Chapter 180: 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher - Sisyphus Chapter 180: Chapter 182: The Eternal Stone Pusher ¨C Sisyphus [Additional update garbled, restored at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory, press, and hold the chapter to redownload.] ¡°? ? ?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized, pushing to the top of the mountain would end it, but if he could never push it up, that would be a serious torment. ¡°Sisyphus¡¯s punishment has already been decreed,¡± Hades announced as he entered Qin Muye¡¯s laboratory. ¡°Did Oceanus just stand by and watch?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°What¡¯s happening, how is my mission already complete?¡± Before Qin Muye could react, he had already left. ¡°He is punished to push a boulder to the top of a mountain, and as soon as he¡¯s successful, his punishment will be over,¡± Hades explained. ¡°He will never be able to push the boulder to the top,¡± Hades said. ¡°Is Sisyphus also just a fairy tale?¡± ¡°You can go and see for yourself if you like, on the mountain to the north, where the daughter of Oceanus, the Companion Star God Moluo Po, is also present,¡± Hades hinted before he departed. ¡°Isn¡¯t this punishment a bit too light?¡± Qin Muye asked, somewhat perplexed. ¡°This is really...¡± Qin Muye fell silent. The relationship between the Titan Divine Race and himself was one of use; under non-interest-based circumstances, all was well, but when it came to interests, it could be entirely different. For example, God King Uranos, the first-generation God, now calmly hung at the highest point of the world, immobile and dispersed into the sky. Poseidon only made tentative moves and worked covertly without daring to show his face outright. Unlucky, it seemed, was only the Ocean God Oceanus. However, among the gods, there was not a hint of tranquility; constant disputes between Ocean God Oceanus and Zeus kept flaring up, with Poseidon also getting involved. It wasn¡¯t just a form of imprisonment, but also a way to wear down his spirit; even if he eventually succeeded, he¡¯d return a broken man. Unless Qin Muye had Zeus¡¯s bloodline, but Hades thought this utter impossibility, having tested it himself, only finding his and Persephone¡¯s bloodline. During that period, he also visited Elysium, with Cronus imprisoned there; the scene was tranquil. Besides this second-generation God King, Gaia was also present, seemingly communicating something with Cronus. And they didn¡¯t think Zeus would lose. He bore the cursed destiny of a Divine King, meaning that no one but his sons/daughters could overthrow Zeus¡¯s rule. Without a doubt, Gaia must have devised a plan with the second-generation God King Cronus, currently settling his ambition and instability. More importantly, his pushing of the boulder in the Netherworld signified separation from life and death; when the punishment ended, perhaps even the Corinth Kingdom would have been annihilated. Hades shook his head and remained silent.@@@@ He was dragged into this, forced to take action, becoming a knife used by the other gods to test Zeus¡¯s mental state. What he did was to use others for his benefit, to burn bridges after crossing, to mercilessly annihilate. The punishment of Sisyphus was decreed by Zeus, which meant that the matter between Zeus and Oceanus had ended. It was obvious that Zeus had won without even thinking about it. The situation seemed to escalate, almost feeling like it would erupt into conflict, but Qin Muye felt there was a sense of bluffing. If it were simply offending Zeus, there might have been room for leniency, but Sisyphus had bound the Death God. There was no room for leniency; he had to shoulder it himself. It was unclear where his source of information came from, yet he knew even this. Ambition is fine, but it needs to be directed in the right place, not starting by duping Qin Muye. Gaia wouldn¡¯t allow that either, having too many offspring for her own good. Since he had truly experienced it all from start to finish, and even intervened, he was naturally judged as having completed the task. Because this world belonged to him and his two brothers, not to the remnants of the old regime. They could turn a blind eye to Zeus taking a fall, even covertly give him a push, but definitely wouldn¡¯t watch Zeus be killed by those from the former reign. The reason was simple: Poseidon had joined Oceanus in conspiring against Zeus because their interests aligned. What¡¯s the difference between lifting him high and letting him down gently? Although Sisyphus was a mortal, as Moluo Po¡¯s husband and the son-in-law of Oceanus, he enjoyed many privileges and could handle pushing the boulder without any problem. As Hades¡¯ sister-in-law, Moluo Po certainly had some small privileges. What if Cronus had an outburst during the visit? This second-generation Divine King seemed to have calmed down considerably after his time in the Place of Suffering, Tartarus, perhaps due to abdicating the throne of Divine King. This time, it was just too abrupt. How could such a fight actually break out? Oceanus wouldn¡¯t dare, not even with ten times the courage; it was more about saving face for Zeus and fighting for enough benefits. If the world were handed over to these Titans, what resources would Qin Muye have left to earn? He¡¯d be merely making the wedding dress for someone else. Did they really think a couple of bodyguards would suffice? Just as Qin Muye was about to turn and leave, he discovered his main quest... was completed. He was left with no choice unless he shamelessly disregarded the matter entirely. However, if he did that, the loss could be even greater. It wasn¡¯t about supporting Zeus, but conspiring with Oceanus to undermine Zeus. But he couldn¡¯t stay for long; Gods not of the Netherworld weaken gradually during extended stays there, unless they are powerful deities. Generally, Gods don¡¯t linger in the Netherworld. As for Gaia¡¯s claim that Qin Muye could do it? No one took that seriously, not even Hades, who knew it was just Gaia¡¯s way of trying to win him over. You have to take responsibility for your own actions. At most, Qin Muye could offer Hades and his wife a better world to rule as Divine King and Queen in the future. Anything else would only be a matter of exchanging interests. Chapter 181: 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact è·¯ Dragon Kings Divine Power Chapter 181: Chapter 183: SSS Grade Evaluation, Divine Artifact ¡¤ Dragon King¡¯s Divine Power [Extra garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download] As a Lord, he desired many things, not just a single reward. Catching up with the True Dragon Emperor and the others was just around the corner, after all, he could now be considered as someone who had triggered cheats, and it was the kind that kept getting bigger. The main thing was the compatibility; if it weren¡¯t for the fact that Learning Ability and Academic Research were a natural match, he might not have been able to reach the point where he is now. At least, there was no problem with self-preservation. As long as his bloodline reconstruction was complete, he could stand there clad in treasures, and those of the same rank might not be able to break his defense, directly stepping into heaven in one move. The previous Lord of Hell was a case in point, but it might also be an exception. This was truly very powerful, powerful to the extreme. This Talent meant that after he came into contact with the knowledge or laws of a certain thing, he could deduce the knowledge or laws of similar things. This was not an impossible task, and Qin Muye had confidence in himself, especially after possessing the Lord Talent of Cross-reference. This was a process he had to go through. A Titan Bloodline of the first generation, which included the likes of the Twelve Titans, etc. If Qin Muye had obtained this Divine Artifact during the 30-day Adaptation Period, he would have dared to charge into battle. His Talent had ascended. Unfortunately, his mastery and understanding of Crimson and Hell had not increased along with it and were still at the Expert Level. He wanted to see if upgrading a level could make his Magic Divine Arrow cost zero. He simply ignored the Profession of the Spirit Monster Master, and even disregarded the effects that followed, instead focusing on the Scholar¡¯s Lord Talent. His previous frail body truly couldn¡¯t fit into it, but now that he had the Titan Bloodline, he naturally could manage it. He was not only in control of the sky but also the ocean, the Mortal World, the Netherworld. In other words, all the rights of the whole world were concentrated in his hands, just like the first-generation Divine King Uranos, and not divided into three parts like Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. In his hands, he possessed the data of the Bloodline Potions for Hades, the Queen of the Underworld, and the Divine King. The Divine King was, of course, Zeus, whom he had extracted from Aladdin, with a Bloodline Concentration of only 1%, but that was sufficient. He favored Cross-reference and Strong Memory Recall, and in the end, he chose the Professional Lord Talent of Cross-reference. Without hesitation, he exchanged for it and combined it into the Divine Artifact Dragon King Divine Power. His territory was now starting to feed back to him, which meant enhancing his personal Power. If he reconstructed his Bloodline, perhaps he would be able to find impressively good Talents in this batch of self-selected Talents, rather than just ordinary ones. If he received an SS Evaluation, he should get a second-generation Titan Bloodline, which would be the Titan Divine Race like Zeus. If possible, he also wanted to add another piece of Cursed Armor. Although wearing two sets of Armor on top of a Mage¡¯s Robe seemed a bit strange, Qin Muye could handle it.@@@@ After pondering for a while, Qin Muye chose the Bloodline of the second-generation God King Cronos. Compared to the third-generation God King Zeus, his Divine Authority was more concentrated. Qin Muye looked at a long list of Talents, all related to the Scholar and the Spirit Monster Master. Qin Muye glanced at the Cronos Bloodline; it was a drop of blood that he could use just by chanting silently, turning his Child of the Nether¡¤Dionysus Bloodline into the Divine King¡¤Cronos Bloodline. The Dragon King Divine Power Armor had no fancy special effects, only additional Attributes. After putting it on, Qin Muye felt a surge in his Power. Grinding levels by slaying monsters? There was no need for such hassle. It was a pity that he missed the Talent Ascension because of the judgment. After he completed the Advancement quest, Talent Ascension happened immediately, and he couldn¡¯t be faster than the quest distribution of ¡°Lord Era¡±. [Spirit Monster Commander: All Spirit Monsters under your command have their Attack Power increased by 30%, and Defensive Power by 30%] [Spirit Monster Trainer: The recruitment quantity of Spirit Monsters under your command is increased by 30%, and recruitment costs are reduced by 30%] [Spirit Monster Leader: All Spirit Monsters under your command gain +3 to Spirit Morale and 30% increase in Life Value] [Based on your evaluation, you obtain the following rewards] [Attack Power +100%] [Attack Power + (Territory Rank ¡Á 100%)] [Defensive Power +100%] [Defensive Power + (Territory Rank ¡Á 100%)] [Lord of Hell: You ruled over a Different Plane of Hell, Hell Power Rank +3, and Hell Power Adaptability in your territory +3] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Ocean God¡¤Oceanus] [Cross-reference: Each level of Knowledge +1] [Agile Talent: 1 point of Knowledge Attribute grants 11 points of Magic Value] [9. Talent Ascension Scroll ¡Á3] [8. Troop Upgrade Voucher (Champion Level) ¡Á10] [7. Gold Coin ¡Á50,000,000] [6. Self-Selected Lord Talent ¡Á3] [5. Self-Selected Advanced Treasure ¡Á10] [4. Two types of Ordinary Resources ¡Á1,000,000 units] [3. Self-Selected Rare Building Blueprints ¡Á3] [2. Four types of Special Resources ¡Á500,000 units] [1. Self-Selected Special Building Blueprints ¡Á3] [10. Self-Selected First-Generation Titan Divine Race Bloodline ¡Á1] [...] [...] [...] ¡°I¡¯ll choose the Bloodline and Lord Talent myself. Keep the Talent Ascension Scrolls, and leave one slot for Treasures, and all these Self-Selected Building Blueprints and Champion Troop Scrolls to Black Hand to handle.¡± ¡°Does that mean there¡¯s another evaluation above the SSS ranking?¡± ¡°Crimson, Hell, Titan, I hope they can give me a surprise.¡± ¡°No wonder the True Dragon Emperor is so strong, any added set of Armor would explode the base Attributes.¡± ¡°It seems that deities like God King Uranos, Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, Night Goddess Nyx, and other Titans, although they are from the Titan Divine Race, do not seem to be categorized as First-Generation Titans, but rather as original gods?¡± ¡°It¡¯s no surprise, made up of nine pieces of Advanced Treasures; the most components used and thus powerful values resulting from the synthesis are to be expected.¡± Chapter 182: 184: BOSS Template - Human Race Bloodline Chapter 182: Chapter 184: BOSS Template ¨C Human Race Bloodline [Extra update error code, restoration at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press the chapter to re-download.] His sudden departure was also accompanied by a message, which would automatically be sent to Hades when the time came. As for the world of fairy tales, he hadn¡¯t returned there either. This matter was not urgent; for the Titan Divine Race, there was little difference between a day and a year. However, Qin Muye felt that he couldn¡¯t call them the Titan Divine Race anymore, for he had made too many changes. Once completed, the Titan bloodline would likely transform into one uniquely developed by Qin Muye himself. If it were part of the Rich Ocean and its Ocean Divine Authority System, it would certainly be useful. But since he wasn¡¯t following that Divine Authority System, it wasn¡¯t of much use to him. As this was a development of his own design, he naturally had to consider his own user experience. He couldn¡¯t let himself endure unnecessary suffering. In the Ruby Hell, Qin Muye successfully activated the Divine Authority, but unlike the typical members of the Titan Divine Race, his authority was limited to this hell; it was useless outside of it, which was quite disappointing. The reason was simple: the Divine King bloodline wasn¡¯t his own, while the Son of the Nether was different, being a combination of both Hades and the Queen of the Underworld¡¯s bloodlines, meaning that he himself also held a corresponding place within it. Useful, but not entirely. Normally, people would definitely use the Divine King bloodline as a foundation, but Qin Muye didn¡¯t. Instead, he used the Son of the Nether bloodline as his base, resulting in an overwhelming expansion. In other words, Ruby Hell had become a part of him.@@@@ It wasn¡¯t without a solution, though; he could simply attack a large hell, which would expand the area quickly, but the cost was significantly higher. His size hadn¡¯t changed much; it was mainly his physical and mental structures that had undergone changes. So, he dealt with it all; the energy within him had long since ceased to resemble its original magic form. It seemed that because the authority of the second-generation Divine King Cronos was too vast, such situations occurred, like the Lord Talents of Sky Dominator, Netherworld Dominator, Ocean Dominator, all of which looked very appealing to him, but he decided to skip them. Now that the entire hell was sealed off, Qin Muye had stayed here for over a month, continuously analyzing and reconstructing the bloodline of the second-generation Divine King Cronos. He allowed the Divine King bloodline to fill the remaining 50% of his Bloodline Concentration, integrating it into his body. Then, based on his own Crimson Ancestor and Lord of Hell talents, he refined it, creating a new Titan Divine Race bloodline unique to himself. All the talents were related to survival; he coveted other talents too, but compared to his own life, they seemed less important. After careful consideration, Qin Muye chose three Lord Talents in the end. Qin Muye took a deep breath; the difficulty was considerable, possibly also due to his unique approach to reverse reconstruction. [Unknown Bloodline] [You have injected a Reconstruction Potion, your Child of Netherworld¡¤Dionysus Bloodline has changed.] [You have obtained an Unknown Bloodline.] [Demon God Authority: All resource production within your territory is increased by 500%.] [Every Rank of Knowledge +100] [Every Rank of Regeneration +100] [Every Rank of Element Resistance +100 points] [Every Rank of Power +100] [Every Rank of Attack Power +100] [Every Rank of Defensive Power +100] [Reincarnation: Every death and rebirth in Hell increases all Attributes by 1% and reduces the weakness time by 1%.] [Clan Favor: All troops/heroes under your command, Life Value Limit increased by 50%, Magic Value Limit increased by 50%, Attack Power increased by 50%, Defense increased by 50%, Power increased by 50%, Defense increased by 50%, adaptability to Hell and Crimson, and Rank +1.] [Hell Rebirth: When Life Value is above 10%, no attack can kill you instantaneously, it can only drop to a minimum of 1% Life Value, and if Life Value reaches 0, you will be reborn in your Hell and fall into a weak state for (Rank x 10) days. If Hell is not in the same server, you cannot be reborn in Hell.] [Hell Projection: When encountering enemies, a projection of the Clan in Hell will be projected to assist you in combat, the projection¡¯s strength is 10% of the real body.] [Unbearable to Look: Immune to scouting techniques such as Reconnaissance Skill; enemies observing you for a long time will randomly receive one layer of Crimson Invasion, Hellish Fire, or Divine Curse, up to a maximum of 100 layers.] ¡°Finally, it¡¯s completed. It truly lives up to the Bloodline of a second-generation Divine King...¡± ¡°Tsk, with the capabilities I possess now, I could easily play the role of a boss. Too bad I¡¯m a homebody who doesn¡¯t want to make trouble; I¡¯ll leave the trouble-making to the Spirit Monsters under my command.¡± ¡°Regrettably, I can only choose three.¡± Qin Muye felt quite sorry about this; had he been able to select all the corresponding Self-selected Lord Talents, he could have ascended to heaven in one step. ¡°Let¡¯s name it... Magic Power.¡± Qin Muye felt that after obtaining the Human Race Bloodline, he had already switched to a boss template. It was just unfortunate that this Bloodline came with many inbuilt Talents, otherwise he could have Ascended them too. ¡°Next is the exciting time for Talent Ascension.¡± ¡°Once the Floating City is established, I can begin to research these Talents on me.¡± Qin Muye was also quite curious about the principles of these Talents; one thing was certain, the Talents affected his own body and did not arise out of thin air. Chapter 183: 185: Talent - Simulator, Talent - Insight into Everything Chapter 183: Chapter 185: Talent ¨C Simulator, Talent ¨C Insight into Everything [Additional update error; restoration at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ... ¡°The development of Ailache¡¯s wasteland reclamation seems a bit slow, go and lend a hand,¡± said the demon-hunting layman slowly. ¡°Thank you, my Lord,¡± the devil hero¡¯s eyes gleamed with a hint of sharpness. For him, power struggles were trivial; what mattered was the delegation of powers to him. ¡°Are Ancient Gods really that powerful?¡± the True Dragon Emperor murmured to himself. ¡°Perhaps... If I kill Wang Junzi and the demon-hunting layman, and then take over their territories, will I then have enough strength?¡± Zhu Ming¡¯s expression was gloomy. ¡°What a pity, without enough instance scrolls. If I had them and received another X-level evaluation reward, maybe I could break the stalemate.¡± ¡°If only that Lord of the Red Wind Territory would serve me, my Ministry of Industry is still in need of a Chief of Staff,¡± Zhu Ming sighed. ¡°Wang Junzi¡¯s tenfold amplification has been exposed; it really suits the Undead Clan best, but I wonder what the demon-hunting layman¡¯s initial talent is.¡± He had fought these two in the simulator countless times, but never once had he identified their talents. ¡°Fortunately, there¡¯s still a year¡¯s time; I still have a chance,¡± Zhu Ming hadn¡¯t given up, a year was indeed enough. ¡°This really is a good thing, too bad it¡¯s the last one. Well, let¡¯s get stronger after passing and obtaining X-level rewards; something about the Ancient God Revival seems a bit off.¡± [Your talent Ancient God Resistance (Blue) has been upgraded to Ancient God Resistance (Purple).] [You have died.] [A powerful demon is beguiling you into devolving power through seduction.] 7th Rank servers could still hold on, only facing a desperate situation with the dual onslaught of the Ancient Gods, while 6th Rank servers simply couldn¡¯t withstand it. There is an X-rating above the SSS-rating. An X-rating doesn¡¯t just have ten rewards like the SSS-rating, but earns all the rewards. Below X-rating, you get a random pick of ten rewards, which means you¡¯re guaranteed to have things like Reclassification Certificates, Profession Expansion Slots, Building Blueprints, Resources, and so on. The X-rating is the final evaluation. There¡¯s nothing beyond it; and he could get this X-rating through the simulator¡¯s talent for instance scrolls, otherwise, how could he achieve it. And he could still banter with a group of devils who might stab him in the back at any moment and suppress these demons with a counter move. But no matter, he guessed that once the servers reached the 8th Rank, the enemy¡¯s self-destruction wouldn¡¯t work anymore. Then it would be his turn to see what they would do. Not only could he know the thoughts and potential of others, but he could also be alerted to various opportunities and clearly understand the crises facing him. Even though he tended to die easily during simulations in the past, he guessed it was because the heavens envied his Simulator Talent, hence the high mortality rate within the simulations. Fortunately, he rapidly grew stronger and turned the tables on those dangers by using the Simulator and the simulation-derived Talents he acquired. He didn¡¯t care about the loyalty of these two races, only about their value and benefits. His Holy Dragon Nest was obtained through multiple simulations from the very beginning. He hadn¡¯t expected neither Jiang Tianjun¡¯s background nor the Sea Dragon King¡¯s could help him advance to Rank 7, let alone resist the Ancient Gods when they revived later on. He is currently still at Rank 6, but once he ascends to Rank 7, he will definitely succeed. Originally named Zhu Ming, he was the Emperor of the Great Yan. After the world¡¯s destruction, he came to the Magic Continent and became a Lord. Then, he awoke a Talent named Simulator, which allowed him to continuously simulate the future, gain the upper hand, and acquire corresponding Talents as supplements. Talents are categorized into seven ranks: white, green, blue, purple, orange, red, and glittering gold. He gradually rose by recruiting demons and, using a combination of cunning and personal strength, he suppressed the Demon Clan. This devil hero before him desired power, so he gave it, but whether he could grasp it depended on his own skills. Let them struggle, the fiercer the fight, the more stable his territory. Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t possibly allow Qin Muye to run wild outside. If it wasn¡¯t for the Demon Clan¡¯s penchant for backstabbing, they could be a powerful troop type. This means he could only simulate twice a day. It was for this reason that upon arriving in the Magic Continent, he gained Sin Temple, a top territory, through text prompts from his Insight into All Things Talent. Initially, he indeed found it tricky to deal with the two rebels, Jiang Tianjun and the Sea Dragon King, even dying many times due to divine jealousy. But, with continuous simulations through the Simulator, the birth of corresponding simulation Talents, and the constant refinement of preemptive plans, he eventually killed both of them without the other Lords even noticing. With the text prompts from Insight into All Things, the demonslaying layman easily balanced the entire territory and continuously enhanced his own strength amid the competition. With the Simulator at his disposal, he underwent dozens of simulations before finding a perfect assassination plan. This area is also the source of troops and heroes for the demonslaying layman. He had long since subdued and developed the region, turning the entire Purgatory into his own backyard. The True Dragon Emperor looked at the blood-red words ¡°You Died¡± that appeared before him through his Simulator Talent, and his expression was very unpleasant. However, these Simulator Talent upgrades could not be evolved through refinement but only through simulation. As for others, he didn¡¯t really take them seriously. Beneath the Sin Temple, there¡¯s an entrance to Purgatory. Of course, this was not the Hell of the Horror World that Qin Muye knew, but a special space similar to the Underworld, teeming with the Demon and Devil races. ¡°` Chapter 184: 186: Talentè·¯Life Script, Talentè·¯Unrivaled Soldiers Chapter 184: Chapter 186: Talent¡¤Life Script, Talent¡¤Unrivaled Soldiers [Additional messy code, 3:50 recovery, if it cannot be recovered, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download] As a reincarnator, he had experienced the great terror of the Ancient God Revival in his past life. However, at this time in his previous life, he wasn¡¯t a Rank 5 Lord but, like Qin Muye, was merely Rank 4, and utterly lacked any resistance, subsequently using the Server Transfer Token to leave. The basic Elf Archer evolved into a strong Elf Archer and then progressed to an Elf Divine Archer, and after that, a Phantom Shooter, among others. His Monster Maze Territory wasn¡¯t just any ordinary territory, but more like a Duel Arena, and moreover, the species from the Underworld were known for their sly and ruthless nature, with a Loyalty of at most 70 unless they were tragic main or secondary characters he had subjugated, who could then reach a steadfast Loyalty of 100. Being the main character was not easy; he only knew the trajectory of life, lacking the corresponding capabilities. Other characters in the scripts could even snatch away opportunities from him, let alone himself. This was just the trajectory of life and didn¡¯t mean it would necessarily follow the script. As for him being a puppet of the native inhabitants? That was not the case; rather, he had seized control over the Elf forces and exhibited behavior that bewildered the outside world. He just hadn¡¯t anticipated that leaving would invalidate his status as an Angel Envoy, perhaps due to being among the first batch. It was just that the consumption was a bit too great. For example, converting a Troop building capable of recruiting Elf Divine Archers into one that could recruit Phantom Shooters required five Elf Divine Archer Troop buildings, but he lacked the corresponding blueprints and could only synthesize from the basic Elf Archer Troop buildings. In this life, he covertly helped the True Dragon Emperor slay Jiang Tianjun, Sea Dragon King, and other Rank 6 Lords, significantly enriching the opponent¡¯s resources. Although this seemed somewhat like aiding the enemy, by contrast, if the True Dragon Emperor was confident in defeating the Ancient Gods, he could gain much more. This was better than the Demon Clan and Demon Clan of the Demon-Hunting Ascetic, these two species might submit outwardly but would never truly serve you and might even sabotage on purpose out of their nature. The five Angel Envoy roles were limited; there were only five in total, and he didn¡¯t believe others were eligible to snatch them. Even if they were eligible, they would be taken away upon death. This change shocked him, and this was even without activation, which also meant he had already been drawn into it. Bai Qingyun, robust as a muscular man, maintained his usual composure; he was known in the rankings as Qingyun Hunter. Because he knew, the Ancient God¡¯s assault on Lords was worst against the strongest, meaning the more powerful a Lord¡¯s force, the higher their priority for being targeted. Therefore, he also chose his targets selectively¡ªusually seizing opportunities before subduing others, using the main character¡¯s chances to enhance his own capabilities was the key. As long as he was strong himself, loyalty issues would be easily resolved. Due to the belief in survival of the fittest and respect for the strong, as long as he was stronger than these native inhabitants of the Underworld, they would not dare to rebel. Hence, one shouldn¡¯t expect to be looked after by a Main Character Aura after becoming the main character. He had tried it before; to truly regard oneself as the main character was a path to death. Now that his strength had increased, even the Lords ranked above him in the rankings were unlikely to kill him, but he could not afford to be careless. Then the second batch of Angel Envoy qualifications released proved to be much inferior to the first batch and also lacked the restriction of becoming invalid once leaving the world. If the Underworld characters were to adopt normal moral standards, most of them would actually be villainous, which was a major headache for him. Of course, he did not want to have a fierce clash with the Ancient God; if he could avert it, that would be for the best. But precisely because of this, whether it was the Underworld, the Demon Clan, or the Demon Clan, they were extremely excellent in terms of combat power and scheming, because those who weren¡¯t had already died. But when it came to subduing others on the surface, the results were very minimal. After all, surface races wouldn¡¯t come to live in the Underworld for long periods since the environment was unsuitable; who wants to live in darkness, where at best it is just dim, unless it is truly a debt of a life-saving grace that cannot be repaid. Unlike the Underworld races, who, if you beat them until they hurt, would willingly become subservient, yet there are also risks as one must not show signs of fatigue, otherwise, they might bite back. He was not afraid of Troop Ranks at all because he could synthesize Rank 6 troop buildings but just couldn¡¯t recruit any. Once the Ancient God attacked, he would immediately advance to Rank 6 and then follow it up by summoning Rank 6 troops, catching the opponent off guard. Bai Qingyun glanced at the ranking board. He did not know the opponent¡¯s Talent or Profession, but their strength was definitely formidable. As for Rank 7, forget it. In his past life, he had been a Rank 9 Lord, so naturally, he knew how difficult it was to advance from Rank 6 to Rank 7. It had trapped him for a full three years before he ascended to Rank 7. ¡°Lord Era¡± was not just about the Human Clan, there were lords from other races too, but generally, people did not have the qualifications to contend with these myriad races, only those who had obtained the Angel Envoy qualification could. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s in my hands, now all the opportunities of this ¡®Heavenly Destiny Mage¡¯ protagonist belong to me, and next, it¡¯s time to subdue this protagonist.¡± ¡°True Dragon Emperor... truly powerful.¡± ¡°Angel Envoy qualification? I still don¡¯t know what it¡¯s for. Initially, only five were issued, and those who obtained them must be the five of us on the leaderboard.¡± ¡°Moreover, this thing even changed my script.¡± ¡°But what¡¯s with this Red Wind Lord? I don¡¯t remember such a person from my past life. Could it be because of the butterfly effect I caused?¡± Yang Feiyun was a bit puzzled; he remembered clearly that such a person did not exist in his past life, as he himself was the one rank at the bottom, a fact he remembered very clearly. ¡®I hope this time you can stop the Ancient God, otherwise... I might have to leave the Magic Continent.¡¯ ... Chapter 185: 187: Hellè·¯Transylvania City Chapter 185: Chapter 187: Hell¡¤Transylvania City [Additional garbled text, will recover at 3:50, if unable to recover please long-press the chapter in the table of contents to re-download] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye was bewildered. ¡°At Rank 6, we can fight!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about going to find Gaia or God King Cronus, I remember that.¡± ¡°From the data obtained from the Hell Church and the Church Court, a complete city is about three times the size of our territory.¡± Demon Blood knew that Qin Muye was interested. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, even if I can¡¯t hold on and die, you guys just need to carry Hell and retreat. Bite as much as you can.¡± ¡°Vlad III is very powerful, at least Rank 6! Overall, he ranks between 30,000 and 35,000 in the global Hell rankings, and most of his strength is concentrated on Vlad III himself.¡± ¡°The cost reduction for recruiting Spirit Monster Trainers seems to have reached its limit, supposed to be 60% after three times, but this is only 50%.¡± ¡°Too bad, the cost reductions for recruitment don¡¯t stack.¡± Qin Muye had more than one Talent that reduced the cost of recruiting Spirit Monsters. Tian Qi¡¯s Evangelist could also halve the recruitment cost, which is actually half of a half, not half plus a half. ¡°Is the Lord of Hell called Dracula?¡± Qin Muye asked abruptly. ¡°You can rest assured that I will hold off the opponent. You guys only need to focus on attacking,¡± said Qin Muye. ¡°The Stone Statue Ghost Armor can still be further improved, and Demon Statue Level Mecha can also be developed. As for the Titan Level Giant Structures, we¡¯ll talk about that later.¡± ¡°What about power? Can we take it down?¡± Qin Muye asked.@@@@ ¡°Tell me!¡± Qin Muye slowed down the work in his hands; he was actually very curious too. ¡°The Villelis Family is not ordinary, they come from a Hell called Transylvania City. The Lord of Hell there is called Vlad III, they...¡± ¡°Did I forget something?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized that he clearly remembered when he came back from the fairytale world. ¡°My Learning Ability and Academic Research Talents are getting stronger and stronger. 3000% Experience, that¡¯s outrageous. 1 point of Experience can turn into 3000 points, there¡¯s no such thing as conservation of energy.¡± ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be anything urgent, no significant harm done.¡± Qin Muye cleaned up, ready to return to the Magic Continent. ¡°This...could this be too dangerous?¡± Demon Blood was somewhat hesitant. ¡°This Hell is quite special; besides Vlad III, there are only three Vampire Brides and a small number of enslaved Werewolves. The rest are normal humans and plants and animals made into blood slaves.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really interesting. How big is this Hell of Transylvania City?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve found some information related to your former incarnate, Priest Andrew,¡± said Demon Blood hurriedly. While Demon Blood was giving an Introduction, Qin Muye suddenly felt like he had heard this bizarre setting somewhere before? Demon Blood really had done his homework well, and thankfully, since the Villelis Family, descendants of Vlad III, had broken away from Hell, they were able to obtain ample information. Otherwise, neither the Hell Church nor the Church Court would have gotten this knowledge so easily. Qin Muye made a rough estimate: if he transferred half of the Spirit Monsters and went to Hell himself to take direct action, the odds of winning were 90%. After learning from the precedent of the white horse prince, Qin Muye also had Demon Blood and others keep an eye on this Father Andrew Villeries¡¯ identity. Now, he was the strongest person within his territory, and having supplemented his deficiencies with the Human Race Bloodline, he no longer needed protection. Although he couldn¡¯t use it now, it didn¡¯t mean he wouldn¡¯t be able to use it in the future. With his Talent Ascension and the large correction for the Knowledge Attribute, Qin Muye keenly felt the earth-shattering changes within himself. So reaching beyond Rank 2 really wasn¡¯t a difficult task. He figured out that the Lord of Hell¡¯s Power originated from Hell, at most altering Hell to his own shape to play as he wished, unlike Qin Muye who subverted the norm and directly made Hell a part of himself, becoming one with Hell in an even more fiendish way. Though not competent in combat, stalling and getting beaten up were things he could do. As long as the opponent¡¯s Hell was devoured by his own, victory wasn¡¯t something to worry about. A Hell of the scale of Transylvania City, multiplied by three, would be enough to close the deal perfectly. Usually, a battle between Hells starts with killing the Lord of Hell, but Qin Muye¡¯s Hell was not a typical Hell. It had incorporated the supreme authorities of the Titan Divine Race and the Crimson Ancestor. In other words, while other Hells came without cheats, he had one. Future matters would be left for the future. If the purification and ascension continued, he might even reduce the weakness period and gain more attributes. That¡¯s why he wanted to complete the title quest and build the Floating City as soon as possible. The Floating City¡¯s power system was already completed, leaving no problems with the energy supply, allowing it to fly even in magic-devoid environments. With this Talent, Qin Muye didn¡¯t have to grind. Staying in his territory and relying on the supply from the Magic Pool was enough. Besides, if all else failed, he had a backup plan¡ªcall on Hades and the Queen of the Underworld. When the time came, not just Vlad III, even Leviathan would be hammered to death. At that moment, he came to understand one thing, that there were indeed limits to Talent. Otherwise, if the recruitment cost really could be reduced to 100%, wouldn¡¯t it be possible to recruit for free? Just by hearing, it sounded like a city, definitely not a small one. How did Dracula get involved again? He finally snapped back to reality, understanding why Father Andrew sought redemption¡ªturns out his ancestor was a Lord of Hell, his own blood infused with the Hell Bloodline. Just as he was preparing to leave, Demon Blood hurriedly rushed back to the Ruby Hell. His innate Talent seemed to have quite an affinity with Talent Ascension. Recently, he had been too busy with many things, causing many non-essential details to be pushed into the corners of his memory. ¡°` Chapter 186: 188: You Have Confidence? But I Dont Chapter 186: Chapter 188: You Have Confidence? But I Don¡¯t [Extra code, will recover by 3:50. If it fails to recover, open the directory, long-press this chapter and redownload.] As for the Hell Church, the Church Court, and even the Empire, they merely sent symbolic military help, seemingly to test Qin Muye¡¯s strength. Even so, they had never considered withdrawing; if they left now, who knows whether the Crimson Ruby King would immediately turn them into gemstone statues. One could only say if acting were real, he would willingly admit defeat. The Human Race Bloodline was entirely under his control, not merely semi-digitized as shown in the ¡°Lord Era¡±; this was the advantage of his own development, and he understood all data and abilities clearly. If he were to contend with the Lord of Hell in a human manner, death would probably be the best outcome. These experiences were bloody lessons summarized by his ancestors, each of which was memorable. Taking so many Spirit Monsters would be inconvenient; he had the Lord Summon skill, which he could use later for a direct conscription of Spirit Monsters upon infiltration. This time he was the MT, mainly to hold onto Vlad III¡¯s hatred, and then the other Spirit Monsters would assist the Crimson Ruby Hell to devour Transylvania City. This one must be sick...¡ÁN This caused the cardinal to be taken aback, cursing internally, as he had not expected that Qin Muye would be unsure. The ink isn¡¯t even dry yet, and you¡¯re already dreaming. Then there¡¯s ¡°Unbearable to Look,¡± which, although passive, wouldn¡¯t activate if he restrained it. Therefore, despite finding Qin Muye objectionable, they dared not pick faults or contradict him. It¡¯s just boasting. Were they not aware of the King of Hell¡¯s strength? If there were an issue, they¡¯d retreat at the first opportunity; it was merely for a show. They never attempted to guess the thoughts of the Lord of Hell with human reasoning. Everyone was cursing internally; these Lords of Hell were indeed unpredictable. Although it was a bit deceiving, Qin Muye maintained quality and did not dilute his dealings, as the transactions were made hand-to-hand and were not coerced. Grass (a kind of plant) *N However, after becoming stronger, he could vaguely perceive the emotional and psychological changes in others. To him, this cardinal appeared majestic, but he also sensed the insincerity in the other¡¯s words. After all, they could not even be considered allies, merely trading partners. Death was just that. After all, from the recent combat achievements and various promotions, they believed Qin Muye to be very powerful; otherwise, they would not have possibly lured him to face Vlad III. Qin Muye definitely had control, and even a follow-up plan, but why should he share that? Did they really think he was merely along for the experience, to endure and add to his credentials? The 100-layer limit referred to his unconscious limit, not when he took action. ¡°It¡¯s just that I am a bit special, even if I die, I will be resurrected, so I am not afraid of death,¡± Qin Muye said, and immediately, everyone who had dismissed their concerns due to the low mood perked up again. ¡°I thought as much. Where else could you have gotten so much information? You deliberately disclosed it to make me face that Vlad III,¡± Qin Muye said to the cardinal, his tone teasing. ¡°Oh, then you guessed wrong. I just like to joke,¡± Qin Muye said with a malicious smile. ¡°You must be joking. If you were not confident, how could you dare to go alone to Transylvania City?¡± The cardinal forced a smile at this point. ¡°Rest assured, this time I am sending elite troops, guaranteed to take down Vlad III. Under the rule of the King of Hell, there aren¡¯t many evil spirits and demons,¡± the cardinal said, though he had no faith in Qin Muye¡¯s words at all. They were just puffing each other up. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are confident. I am sure the cardinal must have brought out secret weapons, especially since even I am not confident,¡± Qin Muye said teasingly. ¡°Do I look like someone who enjoys making jokes?¡± Qin Muye said sternly. ¡°This is wonderful,¡± the cardinal muttered curses under his breath, but he was also relieved. ¡°Demon crystals are not a problem. If we collaborate successfully this time, sharing the demon crystal production technology with you is not out of the question,¡± Qin Muye said languidly. ¡°Whether it¡¯s generous or not is one thing, achieving the goal is yours. If this fails, then we might have to talk again later,¡± Qin Muye said nonchalantly. ¡°Even the King of Rubies was tempted, of course, because the production of demon crystals is just too low,¡± the cardinal said, not minding Qin Muye¡¯s sarcasm, and instead spoke like a good friend. ¡°Your Majesty, the King of Rubies, you are indeed very generous,¡± the cardinal said, his eyes brightening, although he was unsure, the offer was too tempting. ¡°No...not like...¡± the cardinal felt like crying now. Chapter 187: 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a Sharp Sword being unsheathed? Chapter 187: Chapter 189: Have you ever heard the sound of a ¡®Sharp Sword¡¯ being unsheathed? [Additional content scrambled, will restore at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Sorry, it¡¯s my first time using my true form, and I¡¯m still in my juvenile phase, so I¡¯m a bit small. Please forgive me,¡± ¡°Unknown Lord of Hell, you¡¯ve overstepped your bounds.¡± The Blood River trembled as Vlad III¡¯s voice, laden with a corrupt aura, pierced through the air, racing towards Qin Muye. ¡°Vlad III, have you ever heard the sound of a sword being drawn?¡± Qin Muye said something seemingly nonsensical before his colossal Titan form lunged forward.@@@@ ¡°Master Vlad, stop scraping already, why don¡¯t you try cutting down the middle instead?¡± Qin Muye rolled his eyes at the nonsensical sight. It was broad daylight, and theoretically, the moon should have been on the other side of the globe, yet it was forcibly dragged out for him. ¡°Your Majesty, the Ruby King, the seal of Transylvania City has been broken. Please enter quickly. Vlad III has noticed, and I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s now carrying...¡± The red-robed archbishop hadn¡¯t finished speaking when a middle-aged man in a red and black tailcoat stepped out of the Hell entrance seal. ¡°You...¡± ¡°You¡¯re too weak,¡± Qin Muye cut in, preempting Vlad III¡¯s astonishment. ¡°First, I need to correct you; natural gemstones aren¡¯t beautiful. Only polished gemstones are truly precious,¡± Qin Muye said, as the aura of his bloodline continuously bloomed, with crimson crystals and a terrifying pressure emerging around him. ¡°The speed is fine, but the power is still lacking a bit,¡± Qin Muye said languidly. ¡°Forget it, stop scraping; I think you might not be able to do it anymore.¡± ¡°Tsk, the power of self-destruction is kind of frightening, isn¡¯t it? I haven¡¯t even gone full self-destruct yet. If I did, wouldn¡¯t that be even more terrifying?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but marvel. ¡°This is really... wait, what about those who were supposed to lead the way?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized, his move Crimson Hell self-destruct was indeed satisfying, but the power was truly immense, and it was an indiscriminate attack. ¡°What a beautiful work of art!¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but sigh. He had planned to come over as a punching bag to bide time, but he never expected... he was too strong and even managed to fight against higher-level adversaries. But it didn¡¯t matter, the Magic Shield was only of Ordinary Level, and Qin Muye could adjust it easily. But Qin Muye was someone with a domain, and the mixed domain power of Crimson, Hell, and Titan erupted, causing the Blood River to be constantly tainted and eroded in his unbearable-to-look presence. When everything had calmed down, Qin Muye¡¯s Titan form crouched down and poked the blood-colored river on the ground that was no longer moving. The other party was Vlad III. The first time Qin Muye saw him, he could tell he was an elegant noble. And when Vlad III saw Qin Muye, his expression brightened, ¡°A perfect body, as precious as a natural gemstone.¡± The red-robed archbishop and the three factions were also secretly complaining. They had planned to trigger the battle after entering Transylvania City to avoid any problems. The pain had healed before he even felt it, probably because his body¡¯s constitution and regenerative capabilities were too strong. In the next instant, Qin Muye¡¯s body swelled continuously, and he was surrounded by leaping crimson crystals like thunder. He not only freed all his abilities and Talents, but he also transformed into a Titan Giant God. In the next moment, countless Crimson Thunders erupted, ravaging nearly a kilometer in range. The crimson crystals covered Qin Muye¡¯s body, forming a Divine Armor. With a reach of his hand, a streak of Crimson Thunder appeared. In the Blood River, the body, which was blown to bits and even covered by various terrifying radioactive contamination, had its tattered tailcoat turned into strips of cloth. Amidst the Blood River, a figure resembling a Water Element made of blood surfaced, with bat wings unfolded behind. The stench of blood was so strong that Qin Muye felt nauseous, but thankfully, he had good composure and did not vomit¡ªotherwise, it might have been enough to turn Vlad III green with envy. Bloodflowers, waves, thunder, red mist, crystals. The tail of the tailcoat was struck by the thunder. In the next moment, a large number of crimson crystals crawled up the opponent¡¯s body. After a loud boom, Qin Muye staggered, his face adorned with five bloody marks deep enough to see bone, but they healed in an instant. So, everyone else could only carefully retreat to avoid being affected by the clash of these two. In that brief moment, a splendid explosion burst forth from around Qin Muye, spreading a terrible calamity. Well, Vlad III might be a high-attack agile fighter, while Qin Muye was a high-health tank, and with an extra-long shield¡ªhe could only end up scratching the surface, it seems. His own synthesis of the Human Race Bloodline was indeed powerful enough. The battle seemed ready to ignite at any moment. Standing nearby, the red-garbed Archbishop felt his hairs stand on end. It seemed the Lord of Hell was indeed no ordinary being. This ability was inherent in his bloodline. Even if no data manifested, would he lose it? Of course not. Just as he finished adjusting, he saw a black and crimson shadow moving at an extremely fast pace around him, scratching wildly. A large amount of red blood seeped from the ground, covering a vast stretch of land. Wails of agony from Evil Spirits reached out their bodies¡ªeven the sun in the sky was pressed down, turning into a crimson moon. The entire sky and earth thrummed with violent ripples of shock. Yet, although Vlad III was weaker than a 6th-rank Lord, he still had the power to resist. Bats danced around, and blood began to rise into rivers, washing away the thunder. In just an instant, a hundred-meter tall Titan Divine figure emerged. Cutting through to the heavens, a mushroom cloud blossomed in the world while large swathes of crimson pollution, Hell Power, and Titan Divine Power swept hundreds of miles around. As for Magic Shields, they indeed couldn¡¯t block the opponent, whose claws possessed the Power of Demonic Destruction. As for self-destructing, it was nothing more than dying together with someone else. But now Qin Muye had a longer Life Value, so even if he self-destructed, he could survive, and what¡¯s more, he had a lightning-fast recovery rate. In another two or three minutes, he could probably self-destruct again. Chapter 188: 190: Multiple Versions of Dracula Chapter 188: Chapter 190: Multiple Versions of Dracula [Increased garble at 3:50, restored, if unable to restore, press and hold this chapter in the directory to redownload] In the end, he gave up on the idea. For him, occasional action was fine, but what did constant fighting amount to? As for Transylvania City, it had been devoured by his Hell. Vlad III was also done for, and the radiation pollution from his self-destruction was conveniently disposed of. Regarding the eldest son and daughter of the Villelis family, and a certain Demon Hunter Van Helsing, Qin Muye was a nice guy. He drew a large tube of blood from each and then threw them out, not caring whether they turned to the Church Court or the Hell Church, as long as they stayed off his turf. As for preventing God King Cronus from coming over? That was doubtful. As for whether he was Count Dracula, he wasn¡¯t sure, since according to the records of the Hell Church and the Church Court, besides this Vlad III Dracula, there was also Impaler Dracula and Grand Duke Dracula of Wallachia¡ªversions were plentiful. Worried about someone stealing them? He just didn¡¯t know which Titan Divine he would choose to limit the second-generation God King Cronus. Previously, he hadn¡¯t noticed because every Hell he devoured was insignificant and not worth mentioning, but this time it was a major one, and feeling stuffed was certain. There were various Hell entrances densely distributed all over the planet; even Qin Muye felt powerless. If it were really up to him to handle it, he could probably only cover it with artillery fire and carpet bombing. If all the Hells on the planet were unsealed, the entire universe would likely be doomed. This caused Qin Muye to fall into self-doubt. As for souls, zombies, and mutant beasts actually had none; especially zombies, they were just rotten flesh, even these little things couldn¡¯t compare, yet they could still run and jump, and even develop intelligence to a certain extent. Aside from a Vlad the Third statue, there were also various murderers, evil spirits, demons, etc., all hanging on the walls, generally kept there for Qin Muye¡¯s experimentation; pity that he had too many projects on his hands, so these things just remained hanging there for the time being. This world is the Horror Universe. God may or may not exist, but Cain and Dracula certainly did; he had slaughtered one Dracula Villelis. Not to exploit and squeeze to death would be a waste of his risk-taking amidst bombings; he bore the risks, so naturally, he took as many benefits as possible¡ªit would be absurd not to consider profit after bearing risks and costs. He found problems with all three items. Because they had no souls, they simply couldn¡¯t be hatched. Thus, Qin Muye was worried about human fertility, with the death rate remaining high; a family would need to have about ten children for one to survive. Everyone played so recklessly; it was like handling time bombs. Luckily, he could send the bombs back before they exploded, otherwise, he truly wouldn¡¯t dare to take them in. With his Life Value, Shield Value, and various forms of mitigation, no one would believe if you said he wasn¡¯t the villain behind the scenes. In the Horror Universe, these things were really not rare; you could catch plenty just around Hell. After accepting Vlad III¡¯s legacy and widows, Qin Muye thought about whether he should find a place to test his strength. Basically, all the gods of the Netherworld couldn¡¯t leave... Oh, the Night Witchcraft Goddess Hecate could, since she was free enough to roam around and listen to gossips, but Qin Muye wasn¡¯t keen on having her; although their conversation matched well, she wasn¡¯t suitable to guard the house. Well... actually, Vlad III and his vampire brides were all infertile for a simple reason: all four of them were corpses. Their reanimation was normal, but having children wasn¡¯t possible; the corresponding functions existed, but they were dead, whether it was Vlad III¡¯s or the vampire brides¡¯. Well, there aren¡¯t many in the Titan Divine Race who aren¡¯t lustful... The kind of chill that even a bilayer shield couldn¡¯t clean up properly. Then Qin Muye¡¯s mind began to think about how to exploit the upcoming second generation Divine King. If not to exploit them, then what? Did they think they were here to reign as great kings? Qin worked 24 hours non-stop without rest, and yet they wanted to come and enjoy luxuries? Wishful thinking. Of course, there were gains: three vampire brides, thirty-one werewolves, some blood slaves, a Demon Hunter who claimed to be Van Helsing, and one eldest son and daughter each from the Villelis Family. But Qin Muye didn¡¯t care much. Let it digest; he didn¡¯t need to lift a finger. The Lord of Hell of Transylvania City was already done for, and there was nearly no chance of a counter-killing. Although both the Hell Church and the Church Court also cleaned up, they could only do their best. The numbers were simply too great¡ªso overwhelming that they were at their wit¡¯s ends. But actually, there weren¡¯t many Draculas¡ªthe true multitude should be the Book of Death. There weren¡¯t a hundred Lords of Hell by that name, but there were at least eighty. Not to mention, he could fight a 6th-tier native but definitely not a 6th-tier Lord. As for the 7th-tier, he couldn¡¯t beat even the natives. After all, he had a perception of his own bloodline but very little understanding of his actual strength. ¡°Forget it, it doesn¡¯t matter...¡± ¡°Let Demon Blood and Sinister Speech handle the affairs of the Horror Universe. Just send some snacks every time; little by little adds up. When the next digestion is unpredictable, randomly pick some unfortunate soul to serve as nourishment.¡± ¡°Once I get back, I¡¯ll settle the business with the Titan Divine Race and then focus on dealing with the Ancient God Revival and various experimental projects.¡± ¡°Indeed, the error isn¡¯t with Vlad III and his vampire brides.¡± ¡°But Hell has changed so much, it seems to need some time to digest, feeling like... it¡¯s overeaten?¡± ¡°Ah, what an ordeal.¡± ¡°Ah, this sudden rise to power has even got me feeling a bit dizzy,¡± Qin Muye said somewhat melancholically. Chapter 189: 191: Gaias Blessing è·¯ Earth Protection Chapter 189: Chapter 191: Gaia¡¯s Blessing ¡¤ Earth Protection [The following garbled text, scheduled to be restored by 3:50, can be re-downloaded by long-pressing the chapter in the directory if it¡¯s not restored.] These words were very realistic, and the expressions of Sea Goddess Thetis and Ocean God Oceanus changed slightly, though they didn¡¯t say much. Speaking of Earth Protection blessing, it has its limits, but it also has a guaranteed minimum. For instance, the unconditional thing they could do was command them to sleep and then send them back while they were not paying attention. The next moment, they appeared in Qin Muye¡¯s underground Supplies Warehouse. The four Titans looked at each other and nodded, ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll do my best to help you, Dionysus.¡± Surprise showed on their faces. This was too absurd. It was agreed to provide for Dionysus, but now you¡¯re going straight for the Divine King? Qin Muye spat out the words, anyway, the other party did not know the truth. Qin Muye simply said he was worried that the four Titans would make trouble. For now, they would observe and see what the situation was before taking on too much, considering they were new to this place. Within the Netherworld Palace, Hades saw Qin Muye come in. Currently, Cronus seemed very calm and didn¡¯t show any signs of restlessness, indicating Gaia must have imposed quite severe restraints. Upon seeing this, Hades¡¯s eyes hardened, ¡°Sky, earth, Netherworld, ocean... this....¡± Hades quickly had someone notify Gaia, and she quickly arrived, bringing people with her within about ten minutes. Gaia introduced them to Qin Muye one by one. Instead, the second-generation Divine King Cronus and Queen of Heaven Rhea eyed Qin Muye strangely, because they both sensed the breath of Cronus¡¯s Bloodline from him, and even Gaia noticed it. They then realized that their connection to the Divine Authority was disrupted, though not completely severed, as it still existed. They then released the powerful pressure of their Human Race Bloodline. Hades, with a dark expression, didn¡¯t quite understand but got the meaning. It meant that Qin Muye¡¯s Bloodline had merged with that of the second-generation Divine King, an act akin to a son turning into a father. ¡°How did you manage that?¡± Hades asked eagerly. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible... that Hades is your son?¡± Qin Muye counter-asked. ¡°I will have my Spirit Monsters take care of the following matters. If there¡¯s any issue, come find me directly on the third floor of the Mage Tower; I should usually be there.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good, let¡¯s go.¡± Saying that, Qin Muye activated the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel and took the four Titans with him, leaving the fairytale world. ¡°Mother Goddess, that¡¯s a bit underhanded. Besides Queen of Heaven Rhea, the other two must be seeking refuge with me, correct?¡± Qin Muye calmly stated, clearly indicating that Sea Goddess Thetis and Ocean God Oceanus must have offended Zeus, hence they needed to flee. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mother Goddess, once I am prosperous, I¡¯ll make sure to arrange a world for them. It¡¯s just that I currently have too few worlds at my disposal and can only temporarily resettle them within my territory. I also hope these four don¡¯t intentionally oppose me. Let¡¯s consider this ¡®gifts before soldiers,''¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Generosity becomes you, Mother Goddess!¡± Qin Muye looked at the compromised Earth Protection blessing and guessed it was modified later on, and moreover, it was restricted to only these four Titan Divine Race members and was ineffective for other Titans. ¡°No need to introduce Cronus, you have already met. This here is Rhea, the second-generation Queen of Heaven.¡± ¡°Cronus will uphold the agreement,¡± Gaia said, assuming Qin Muye was worried about the second-generation God King Cronus. ¡°Too bad, the bloodline enhancement reward for the first-generation God King Uranos wasn¡¯t opened. Otherwise, I might have become even stronger.¡± ¡°Pleased to meet you, Mother Goddess Gaia. Could you perhaps introduce these individuals? After all, we will have to get along in the future,¡± Qin Muye said with a smile. ¡°Alright, I actually used a reward from ¡®Lord Era¡¯ to purify my bloodline and even achieved ancestry reversal, so that¡¯s why this has happened,¡± Qin Muye explained. ¡°Enough of this, the Mother Goddess is getting anxious. After all, you disappeared for two months; she feared you had absconded,¡± Hades said. ¡°What¡¯s more important is that there are Divine beings in the world where my territory is located. Their power is average, but don¡¯t go stirring up trouble because, apart from the race-specific Divine beings, there¡¯s also something known as Ancient Gods who are currently reviving. Their power is not to be underestimated ¨C they can destroy a world.¡± ¡°And what¡¯s even more crucial, how am I supposed to restrain them? Although these individuals are my elders, I don¡¯t think they would care too much about familial relationships. After all, the daughters-in-law of the Sea Goddess and Ocean God are being punished in the Netherworld right now, and I haven¡¯t seen them lift a finger to rescue them, let alone for me, a distant nephew.¡± ¡°Dionysus, you¡¯re finally back,¡± Gaia sighed a breath of relief. The period in which Qin Muye had disappeared without a trace had given her quite a scare. ¡°Dionysus, why do you carry my bloodline on you?¡± the second-generation God King Cronus asked hesitantly after leaving. ¡°Not just that, look, I have this too, it¡¯s just the color is a bit off,¡± Qin Muye said as his hand crackled with thunder, though it lacked the might it had in the Horror Universe without the boost from Hell. ¡°...¡± Cronus was at a loss for words upon hearing Qin Muye. ¡°...¡± Hades expressed his disinterest, knowing well that bloodline powers couldn¡¯t be stacked. Chapter 190: 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing Machine Chapter 190: Chapter 192: The Birth of the Year-round Lamp God Wishing Machine@@@@ [Additional messy code restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press on this chapter, and redownload it.] ¡°According to this pace, it would take at least a year to complete the construction.¡± ¡°Alright, stop dreaming. Next, you¡¯ll need to make a large-scale wish. Also, help me guard the Supplies Warehouse. Besides my Spirit Monster subordinates, no one else is allowed in,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°So, how does it feel?¡± Qin Muye asked after tightening the screws. ¡°I just don¡¯t know whether the nature of my territory can change from the Mage Tower to a Floating City after it transforms into a Floating City.¡± Qin Muye also pondered this, thinking that the promotion requirements might change if it really transformed. ¡°No wonder I earned some extra points, but there was no follow-up.¡± Qin Muye thought about it but eventually decided not to bother further. ¡°If it hurts, just yell. I can¡¯t control the input of Magic Power very well, so don¡¯t overdo it.¡± ¡°Yes, master, I will definitely follow your instructions,¡± the Lamp God naturally obeyed Qin Muye¡¯s orders. ¡°Let it be, let¡¯s perfect the Magic Net first; that¡¯s the priority. Communication has always been our weak point. This time it must be completed; at least the Magic Network must be established. Updating the Magic Net on Spirit Monsters will be troublesome later on.¡± ¡°Great master, I¡¯m experiencing a sensation I¡¯ve never felt before,¡± a hint of intoxication reflected in the Lamp God¡¯s expression. ¡°I remember the Dove handled the matter of the Ancient God Revival before?¡± Qin Muye suddenly recalled this and found the corresponding report immediately. For instance, Qin Muye could make simple wishes to the Lamp God, but he didn¡¯t plan to do so as it might cause the entire territory to become dependent, and it was more about buffing Attributes and dealing with miscellaneous items. After all, the Prayer Technique also has its consumption, even though Aladdin¡¯s lamp is a Divine Artifact. The design is not merely about internal originality; even the exterior looks vastly different from the original, hardly resembling the old Floating City at all. However, Qin Muye didn¡¯t mind; as long as the Floating City was completed, even if the world threw a GG, it wouldn¡¯t matter to him; he could just run away. Not only does it involve energy and materials, but building a Floating City is also technically demanding, requiring knowledge of civil engineering and various magics and sciences. Just training these skilled workers took a substantial amount of time. It wasn¡¯t possible to truly follow the Information Technology model; many aspects were conflicting and required Qin Muye to personally adapt them to suit his abilities. Upon checking, it had been resolved by Dove; it was just Ancient God Erosion. Eating well, drinking well, living well, wouldn¡¯t that lead to addiction? Initially, because the energy was abundant, the conversion of Champion Level Spirit Monsters changed from one in ten days to two, and this was to avoid impacting the construction of the Floating City; otherwise, it could reach four a day. The four Titans were honest, and Qin Muye was considerably relieved. So, just in two days, there was a feeling of nurturing something useless, but it might also be because he was concealing his capabilities... Thus, the correct usage should be to fix it as an assistant for enhancing attributes, even if there were limitations, but it was still better than nothing. He had tasted the food from the fairy-tale world, and the flavors were hard to describe; even the spices were not well-developed compared to those in Qin Muye¡¯s territory. He indeed had the Horror Universe and fairy-tale world as backups. He sought knowledge, not a perpetual motion machine. The Supplies Warehouse was the core of Qin Muye¡¯s territory, others besides Spirit Monsters simply couldn¡¯t enter. Now, the ownership of Aladdin¡¯s lamp belonged to Qin Muye, naturally, it obeyed his commands. Limiting the construction of the Floating City was not just about efficiency but also about materials. Although construction had begun, there were still many resource gaps, and his pursuit of perfection in the Floating City meant standards couldn¡¯t be lowered. It wasn¡¯t ruled out that some lords might nurture enemies within their ranks to create an Ancient God¡¯s Minions to farm treasure boxes. A year was a long time for Qin Muye; he wished he could complete it in two days, but regrettably, he was not strong enough. With the military trade in his territory, obtaining a Reclassification Certificate or anything challenging, rare or epic was not an issue; how could ordinary Reclassification Certificates be unavailable? The constant emergence of heroes made it impossible to fulfill the advancement conditions. This difficulty was indeed substantial... This Ancient God had issues, but without sufficient samples, and the accompanying reports also contained relevant intelligence, the indigenous forces and other lords hadn¡¯t encountered many events related to the Ancient God Revival. Most of these Titans are hedonists, so there was a sense of indulgence in their ease. This time, Qin Muyan intended to make the Lamp God in Aladdin¡¯s lamp into a wishing machine, because, to put it bluntly, it was too disappointing, as relying solely on the Lamp God, mass wishing couldn¡¯t be achieved. Even if the conditions were satisfied, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t seek advancement, since he still had the title tasks to complete. As for a more sophisticated internet, the difficulty was significant, and Qin Muye needed to enhance it based on a local area network, as it wasn¡¯t a real network but a form of specialized connection magic. Intelligent Magic¡¤Magic Network currently resembled an unconnected computer that could utilize a flash drive to copy data, but Qin Muye aimed to connect to a local area network. Chapter 191: 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication Network Chapter 191: Chapter 193: The Completion of the Level 3 Magic Network, Communication Network [Additional update error code, restoration at 3:50 AM; if restoration fails, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°I really need more Scholar Professions in my Lord Talents, they are quite useful.¡± Qin Muye invested all his points in Learning and Research, naturally intending to continue in this direction. Even with his current strength, he wouldn¡¯t switch to becoming a warrior; his strength was still reliant on the Human Race Bloodline he had developed himself. ¡°The local area network is sorted, but its range is limited to a radius of only a hundred li. Beyond that, the signal decays until the connection vanishes; there¡¯s still room for improvement.¡± ¡°Stone Statue Ghost Armor also has room for improvement and optimization, so let¡¯s work on that first.¡± ¡°Artificial connections are also possible and currently sufficient.¡± ¡°As for the Demon Statue Level Mechas, I¡¯ll push that back; they¡¯re too resource-intensive to construct.¡± [Your First Rank Intelligent Magic: Magic Network has advanced to Third Rank Intelligent Magic: Magic Network.] After all, communication through the Magic Network directly reaches the spirit and soul, not the physical layer. But no rush for Qin Muye now, the entire Magic Network project can at least wait until the construction of the Floating City is completed before kicking off, it¡¯s sufficient for now. Of course, Qin Muye has the highest access rights anyway, allowing him to receive messages on all sub-channels, though he would block them out. Additionally, Qin Muye planned to use this as a core to develop Magic Slots. After dealing with the Magic Network, Qin Muye dived into the next phase of experimental development. Of course, in terms of communication, Qin Muye also opened the main channel and sub-channels; the main channel is for issuing important notices and generally doesn¡¯t send messages, whereas the sub-channels are for work communication when assigning tasks or for personal chats, etc. Once this local network integrates all Spirit Monsters, there¡¯ll be no need to update them face-to-face in the future¡ªjust upload directly to the Magic Network and they¡¯ll update automatically. For Demon Statue Level Mechas, Qin Muye estimated that they should be at least kilometer-scale; he couldn¡¯t be so frugal as to only construct hundred-meter-scale ones, right? And later, the Floating City will also need to integrate the Magic Network, combining it with the entire Floating City, the Mysterious Lock Barrier, and so on, to form a vast data network. And the DND-like Magic Slots are quite special. They don¡¯t rely on the mana bar for casting spells, but rather involve choosing spells each day and then releasing them. They can also perform a certain degree of Magic Transmission, which means that if one runs out of mana, they can borrow directly through the Magic Network from other Spirit Monsters to replenish their Magic Power, though this is subject to distance and transmission limits. On one hand, the efficiency might be a bit slower, and on the other, the amount of Magic Power transmitted is also limited¡ªthis can be modified later. Knowing that a Titan Level being is colossal, measuring in the tens to hundreds of thousands of meters, of course, that was a matter for the future, as he currently lacked the resources to build one. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t do research alone, but the efficiency was too slow. By the time Qin Muye completed the corresponding research, the other party might still be at the starting stage, so it was better to have them assist Qin Muye instead. Generally speaking, whether it¡¯s him or Spirit Monsters, they are blue-bar Mages who can cast magic as long as they have mana. If the Floating City were to be attacked, the corresponding large server would also be damaged, and more importantly, there were compatibility issues. In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and Qin Muye had finally succeeded. It wasn¡¯t easy since it involved multiple technologies and fields, which is why it took three days. Therefore, he could only choose something that would not leave the Floating City. Since the energy in his Floating City was rather patchy, it wasn¡¯t scientific to have every Spirit Monster fitted with an Energy Converter, so it was better to create a large server to perform unified conversion. Afterwards, even if the Spirit Monsters ran out of Magic Value, they could still use the spells from the Magic Slots. Because of this, Qin Muye had Black Hand stop training experimental assistants for him. It was better to invest them in his territory instead, and he could handle the research aspect, which had been greatly improved due to his Learning Ability and Academic Research stemming from his two Lord Talents. With the Magic Network in place, communication issues were resolved for the time being, at least not relying on shouting any longer. Furthermore, once the server was established, he could work online, store various kinds of data, and even provide online teaching, making it much less troublesome for Qin Muye to teach various Skills and techniques. With the Skill of scholarship, it would be possible to teach all Heroes and Spirit Monsters en masse without having to go to the training ground or gather together. Plus, they could listen more attentively and study more seriously. Furthermore, with the Lord Talent called Cross-reference, Qin Muye¡¯s learning and research abilities were almost like cheating. The essence of the magic from the Magic Slots essentially went through the account of the Floating City via the Magic Network, so there was no consumption, and even the release didn¡¯t need to be too cumbersome¡ªit could be released directly from the Magic Network. These matters were supposed to be taken care of by the Heroes under his command, not by him. This was just the first phase; subsequent developments included server development, advanced energy transmission, remote magic release, and other various derivative abilities. It was merely like creating a new folder. As long as the Magic Network was connected to the energy sector of the Floating City and then fixed magic was performed, later on, it could be directly released through the server known as the Magic Slot. As long as all the Spirit Monsters were connected to each other, a Magic Network with multiple layers of verification including spirit, magic power, bloodline, and more would form. Access required specific permissions and multiple verifications before the Magic Network could be used. As for the updated Magic Network, there was no need for the Spirit Monsters to go to the factory for upgrades; a copy of the program could simply be installed and updated automatically in the Magic Network of the Spirit Monsters. As for using himself as a server, he had considered it, but there were many complications. First off, although he was mostly homebound, he might have to leave someday. If he left, the computational power of the entire Floating City¡¯s Magic Network would drop, leading to a shortage in logic and then a decrease in various efficiencies. Intelligent Magic may have only this one spell of the Magic Network, but it has strong compatibility and potential. Chapter 192: 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return? Chapter 192: Chapter 194: Ancient God Relics, Birth or Return? [Extra update gibberish, will restore at 3:50. If it cannot be restored, open the directory and press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°No killing allowed?¡± Qin Muye looked at the scene, his expression somewhat strange. ¡°We need to resolve this quickly, or it will affect the construction of the Floating City,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°And where is this place?¡± Qin Muye looked around. He discovered that the interior of the Ancient God Relics was not like the instance from before but an entirely new world. ¡°Send me your location; I¡¯ll come over and have a look,¡± Qin Muye immediately decided. ¡°No, there¡¯s some kind of pollution emanating from the surroundings of the Relic that causes us to lose Life Value as soon as we enter. Even with the Elemental Shield, we can¡¯t effectively go deep,¡± White Dove replied. ¡°You all head back first. I¡¯ll call you over after I investigate the situation,¡± Qin Muye said, sending White Dove and the others back and only kept Tian Qi by his side. ¡°Have you entered to investigate?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Tian Qi, make sure your disguise is good. Let¡¯s not startle the snake by hitting the grass; it¡¯s a good opportunity to see what this Ancient God in Orange Village is all about.¡± Simply charging in is indeed simple, but that doesn¡¯t mean adequate information can be obtained. ¡°Let me scout ahead for you, Master. This matter...¡± White Dove began. ¡°I know, the origin of the Ancient God Relics is not ordinary,¡± Qin Muye said, his expression grave. ¡°Wait a minute, no rush. The Ancient God Relics have not fully stabilized yet. It¡¯s not too late to act after they are stable,¡± Qin Muye cut White Dove off. ¡°Master, a newly emerged Ancient God Relic has been discovered. It seems that it¡¯s not exactly born, but more like it¡¯s ¡®returning¡¯.¡±@@@@ ¡°Master, the situation is very wrong. The Ancient God Relics are constantly eroding and the Erosion Level cannot be eliminated,¡± White Dove hurriedly said. ¡°Let¡¯s go together and see what exactly is going on.¡± [Instance Mission: Stop the Ancient God Sacrifice in Orange Village and kill all of the Ancient God¡¯s Minions.] [Reward: Points ¡Á100,000, 3 kinds of Basic Resources each 100,000, 4 kinds of Special Resources each 50,000, Ancient God Treasure Box ¡Á1] [Please note: Killing the natives is strictly prohibited, or the mission will be deemed a failure, and the Ancient God Relics will fully revive.] [Enter the instance? Yes/No] [One-time instance¡¤Ancient God Relics] The reason why White Dove and other Spirit Monsters were losing Life Value is also because of this. Starting from the hollow as the center, it radiated nearly a hundred meters and then gradually weakened. White Dove was a Cavalry, and its exclusive Troop was naturally Cavalry as well. Without a mount, their form was similar to Centaurs, covered with heavy armor, which made them Heavy Cavalry. There¡¯s no need to worry about stamina issues since they have been modified. Moreover, in Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, the Ancient God Relics seemed to have just appeared, so they were not stable, which is why they were exhibiting this sucking behavior. The situation was serious, but the impact on him was minor. It had been almost three months before the first Ancient God Relic appeared, and he hadn¡¯t been targeted heavily. Therefore, Qin Muye planned to personally check out what this Ancient God Relic was all about, along with the so-called contamination. So now, Qin Muye had two paths before him: one was to send the dove, and the other was to take everyone with him into the instance. He tried, and was indeed able to conscript them once more. He had thought that a certain Erosion Level was necessary, but it turns out there wasn¡¯t a direct correlation. Even if he couldn¡¯t win the fight, he could always escape. He was certain that if the Ancient God Revival activity failed to restart the Doomsday Bell, the Magic Continent Server, which was originally of Military Level 7, would likely fall back to Rank 6. This wouldn¡¯t be a fall in size, but in World Energy Level. Tian Qi naturally had no say in it; as a bodyguard, he wouldn¡¯t be leading any charges. One must plan for defeat before considering victory. As it stabilizes, the Ancient God Relic¡¯s sucking effect gradually fades. As it has just come into being, the contamination isn¡¯t significant. In his eyes, the Crimson Crystal emerged, the Crimson Pupil Magic he¡¯d refined countless times always kept pace with his growth. In other words, the so-called Ancient God Relic is a forward base and arsenal of the Ancient God; if not cleared in time, it will definitely become a significant hidden danger. In other words, they now only have one path to take, which is to enter Orange Village. It¡¯s not something to be overly concerned about. Besides, Qin Muye is not worried about the natives attacking him. His strength is now considerable. He is no longer the weakling who could be easily killed by just anyone, which is why he isn¡¯t concerned about being attacked, and it might just be Qin Muye who surrounds them. The Magic Energy Fighter came to a halt, and the dove came up to meet him. This could indeed have an impact, as the activities of the Ancient God Relic could lead to a decline in the concentration of Elements and Magic Power; for Qin Muye, this energy is part of reducing costs. This seems not to be as simple as it looks. The pollution emitted from these Erosion Levels, if accumulated too much, would give birth to Ancient God¡¯s Minions. This made Qin Muye cautious. If he were to look at it, it¡¯s just an instance after all; how could it allow the Lords to take action? He surely can¡¯t actually walk there, right? He also has the Magic Energy Fighter, and naturally, he has a pilot. Only to be blocked by an invisible wall of air, the small village called Orange Village is not far away. To know the enemy and know oneself is to be undefeated in a hundred battles, so he plans to study it further before proceeding. Chapter 193: 195: Orange Village, Feast and Sacrifice Chapter 193: Chapter 195: Orange Village, Feast and Sacrifice [Additional update error code, 3:50 am restoration, if unable to restore, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download] ¡®Perhaps it involves some operational mechanism of the Ancient God Relics?¡¯ ¡®It seems we¡¯ll have to wait until the Orange Feast to catch the Ancient God¡¯s Minions off guard. Trying to capture a live one without making them desperate is quite a hassle.¡¯ ¡®It would be great if we could capture a minion of the Ancient God alive.¡¯ Qin Muye thought to himself, as he was quite curious about them. ¡°Village Chief, you really are a good person, no worries. Did you forget that I am a mage? A place to stay is a trivial matter for me,¡± Qin Muye said with a beaming smile. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m just passing through and don¡¯t plan to stay too long.¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t reveal his origins. ¡°Hello, you must be the chief of this village, I am a mage from the Silver Star Alliance on a journey,¡± Qin Muye went straight to the point. ¡°Are you a mage, sir?¡± An older man dressed slightly better hurried over and inquired. ¡°So, Village Chief, please make sure to let me attend.¡± ¡°I know, I¡¯m just not sure if the Village Chief is a minion of the Ancient God or an informed individual.¡± Qin Muye also replied to Tian Qi in the Magic Network. ¡°Master, there¡¯s something off about this Village Chief,¡± Tian Qi reminded Qin Muye through the Magic Network. Normally, Qin Muye would express his regrets, but he didn¡¯t follow the usual script, ¡°A feast? That¡¯s wonderful! Since I¡¯ve come across it, I don¡¯t mind delaying my journey for a few days. For me, a rustic feast is just like a divine delicacy bestowed by the gods.¡± But whichever the case, it didn¡¯t matter anymore; the main thing was that he was staying.@@@@ Unless Qin Muye conscripted the Spirit Monsters, he couldn¡¯t possibly explore it all by himself. The villagers were of level 1 strength, and as for the minions of the Ancient God, he wasn¡¯t sure about them yet; they were probably hidden somewhere, like a basement or an underground cave. The Village Chief looked somewhat embarrassed, ¡°Sorry, I have never heard of the Silver Star Alliance. Maybe the nobles in the city are aware of it, but are you passing through our Orange Village, Mage Sir?¡± The Village Chief also sighed in relief, ¡°That¡¯s really too bad, our annual Orange Feast is about to start. You¡¯re going to miss it.¡± Most of them were ordinary civilians, but from Qin Muye¡¯s observations, even though they produced oranges, it didn¡¯t mean that was all they cultivated; rather, oranges constituted a higher proportion of their agricultural activities, making it their livelihood. Of course, besides the minions of the Ancient God, he was also curious about the Ancient God Relics. The other party¡¯s comment was just polite, he figured Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t stay, after all, Orange Village isn¡¯t some major village, and the so-called Orange Feast was just an event for an ordinary day. After circling around, he discovered no substantive breakthrough; even Tian Qi was the same. Orange Village looked like a typical village, and had he not entered an instance but a regular village instead, he might not have noticed anything wrong. Even the Reconnaissance Skill couldn¡¯t reveal anything, which was strange indeed. Firstly, though Orange Village may not be a large settlement, an event of this magnitude would definitely attract many visitors from other villages for sightseeing or leisure, but up to now, not a single outsider had entered. Not even villagers from Orange Village had left¡ªit was as if the concept of leaving the village didn¡¯t exist. This indicated that it was still part of the Magic Continent. Whether Ancient God¡¯s Minions or well-informed benevolent individuals, all would want him to leave. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that, in this instance, regardless of how long he spent inside, the time upon exiting was always 24 hours, he could have accomplished much more. That is to say, beyond the air wall was the very place Qin Muye had arrived from, and not the so-called roads or other towns and villages. Usually, either children or attractive women would come over to provide clues, but Qin Muye had no such luck; if he could find clues on his own, great, otherwise, he¡¯d have to wait. Because this was a part of the Magic Continent Server, the flow of time was consistent. One thing he was certain of was that the Ancient God Sacrifice was most likely the evening¡¯s orange feast; it was just too obvious. The village looked clean and without issue, yet it was precisely this absence of problems that was the greatest problem. At this point, the Village Chief was bewildered, ¡°How could you just agree to this?¡± There was a probing tone to these words, as if searching for Qin Muye¡¯s origins. Could this be possible? No, it couldn¡¯t. It was just that the way it was displayed was different. Inside, the feast was being prepared, and should it proceed without interruption and succeed, Qin Muye didn¡¯t know what the consequences would be, but they would definitely not be good. But now wasn¡¯t the right time. He would wait until more people gathered, then take them all down in one fell swoop. As for any leftovers, he would conduct a methodical search. As long as Qin Muye was not out of his mind, he could pin this matter down. The origin of Orange Village¡¯s name was partly due to its abundance of oranges, and partly because the cultureless naturally named the village after their local specialty. It couldn¡¯t possibly be held because of him, for he didn¡¯t believe he commanded such great influence. Leaving was out of the question; he still had business to take care of. Ultimately, the Village Chief said reluctantly, ¡°Alright, Mage, the orange feast will occur this evening. I hope you can arrive on time at the central square of the village and may you find the sweetest orange there.¡± In the end, still managing a forced smile, ¡°That¡¯s wonderful. However, our village does not have enough lodging. If you leave now and keep walking, you will soon reach the town where you can find a warm place to stay.¡± Chapter 194: 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant? Chapter 194: Chapter 196: Is this thing an animal or a plant? ¡°` [Additional chaotic code, recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°Not talking? Or do you think there¡¯s nothing wrong with you? Then don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless¡ªI¡¯ll have each of you cut an artery to gain some perspective,¡± Qin Muye said immediately. ¡°Wait, wait, you can¡¯t do that. If you do, you¡¯ll anger the Orange God, and He will send down His wrathful fire to burn the whole world,¡± the Village Chief, although ignorant of what a major artery was, could tell by the sight of each hulking Spirit Monster approaching with a knife exactly what was about to happen, and so could only shout loudly. ¡°The Divine Envoy of the Orange God comes at a fixed time each year to collect offerings, which is during the Feast of Oranges, where we need to provide the sweetest oranges to the Divine Envoy,¡± he explained. ¡°Such a tenacious life force, though I wonder if your consciousness is still intact,¡± Qin Muye thought to himself that this could be something valuable for research, so why not take it back with him? ¡°The Orange God is a great Divine, who only asks for our offerings once a year and in turn, makes our oranges big and sweet,¡± he continued. ¡°Looks just like a person made out of oranges,¡± Qin Muye gave a signal to someone by his side, motioning them to interrogate the villagers about the Orange God. ¡°It¡¯s gone, really gone,¡± the Village Chief said. ¡°Gone?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°You must stop immediately and calm the Divine Envoy beneath the plaza with orange juice, otherwise He will awaken, and then none of us will live!!!¡± ¡°You ruined the sacrifice to the god.¡± Although the Village Chief had transformed into an orangutan, he seemed not to have lost his sanity, and the other villagers seemed to take it in stride as something usual. ¡°Tie them all up, get rid of the oranges,¡± Qin Muye said leisurely. ¡°So, the minions of the Ancient God are orangutan oranges?¡± Qin Muye was momentarily doubtful about his own life choices. ¡°So, do you count as animal or plant?¡± Qin Muye wasn¡¯t taking the Village Chief¡¯s words seriously, instead he found the structure of his body quite interesting. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you, I¡¯ll tell you, but it¡¯s a secret about the Orange God, and I can¡¯t tell anyone else. I can only tell you,¡± the Village Chief hurriedly said. ¡°Interesting, this must be your true form, and the rest are probably just derived from a standard template,¡± Qin Muye confidently yanked out the fleshly orange, and the next moment, the previously huge body began to shrink, turning into something resembling dried orange flesh. ¡°Is there something you want to say?¡± Qin Muye asked calmly. ¡°I¡¯ll give you one more chance. If you continue to give me half-truths, I¡¯ll bury you halfway into the ground; your lower half exposed, and your upper half buried,¡± Qin Muye threatened. ¡°It¡¯s that important, huh? Well, I¡¯d rather not hear it. Take him out,¡± Qin Muye said, and without hesitation, he drew his twin pistols and opened fire, ready to finish off the other party then and there. ¡°Master, all the villagers have been captured, not a single one escaped,¡± the pigeon reported. For instance... the oranges tasted oddly of rot. The rich scent of oranges gradually dispersed, pleasing to the senses, and much better than the previous putrid smell. The other villagers clearly knew something, and they were to be questioned separately to prevent collusion. Qin Muye nodded, ¡°Come on, if any of you have a problem, step forward, or else I¡¯ll just have to bleed you one by one.¡± The dreadful scene Qin Muye had imagined did not appear; instead, it was a harmonious sight of large quantities of oranges piled up in the square, large and small, with quite a few apparently broken due to compression, seeping out orange juice. Qin Muye thought about it and immediately initiated a Lord Summon, with Spirit Monsters led by the Dove and Tie Gu instantly descending, and a dense swarm of Spirit Monsters also appeared, completely surrounding the entire square. Qin Muye also realized that this one was indeed cunning. It seemed like a threat, but in reality, it was merely exposing the information that Qin Muye wanted. The so-called Divine Envoy of the Orange was gone, wasn¡¯t that a surprise? So the missions under ¡°Lord Era¡± weren¡¯t that rigid. The point was just to keep some breath in you, to avoid killing you. That¡¯s all. So which one to choose, the mission reward or the Ancient God¡¯s Minions? He wasn¡¯t a fool, what if he walked over and the other side suddenly transformed and lashed out at him? He had high defenses and didn¡¯t mind taking a hit, but it didn¡¯t mean he liked pain. Naturally, his words had the Spirit Monsters go check, and the investigating Spirit Monster quickly confirmed, ¡°Master, there is no Divine Envoy of the Orange under the square.¡± If it hadn¡¯t been inappropriate, Qin Muye would have just thrown this one into the prison, where there would naturally be Spirit Monster Heroes skilled in interrogation and punishment to take over. It was only because of his strength that he could ignore these things. Otherwise, someone else might have been hijacked at this point. Night, in Orange Village. In an instant, the previously joyful and excited atmosphere came to an abrupt halt, as if someone had choked it. One by one, the Spirit Monsters walked over, ready to enlighten each person a little. The villagers looked at each other, wondering what constituted having a problem. At first glance, everything seemed normal, but as the atmosphere grew more intense, Qin Muye also noticed something was off. The grandeur really wasn¡¯t cutting it. He had thought it was some kind of terrifying creature. Apart from being covered in head tumors, it was just an oversized orangutan, with the damn scent of oranges. This situation also made the Village Chief¡¯s breath hitch. Given the current situation, it was impossible to end things amicably. Normally, the process would be getting one¡¯s head blown off, but the Village Chief obviously had issues. As soon as he saw the guns for the infection, his body swelled up crazily, like a giant orangutan. But unlike the ordinary ones, his body was covered in tumors, and on closer inspection, Qin Muye realized they were all human heads. Only these heads were soft and floppy, like boneless chunks of meat. As for the Village Chief, there was no rush to interrogate him. Better to let Qin Muye study him first. Currently, the ritual was stopped, and the minion of the Ancient God was also captured. Chapter 195: 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving Skeletons Chapter 195: Chapter 197: Deceased Villagers, Surviving Skeletons [Additional update error, will recover by 3:50, if recovery fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] ¡°Drive all the villagers out of the Ancient God Relics and deal with all the corpses,¡± Qin Muye ordered. ¡°Can¡¯t leave? Interesting, is it because they can¡¯t adapt to the environment?¡± Qin Muye immediately thought of environmental reasons. ¡°Stop searching, just capture everyone and bring them back; it seems like there¡¯s nothing of value left here,¡± he ordered. ¡°Exactly, the probability is significant, or else such a coincidence wouldn¡¯t occur, but we¡¯ll have to wait for the comparison to confirm the specifics,¡± Tian Qi commented. ¡°No problem? Then it seems like the issue must be with the Ancient God Relics themselves, which again brings us to the question of what the Ancient God Relics are really about...¡± ¡°Are you suggesting that the villagers of Orange Village had already died?¡± Qin Muye frowned. ¡°Try taking this flesh orange out of the Ancient God Relics,¡± Qin Muye handed over the core of the Village Chief, which was a flesh orange, to Tian Qi. ¡°We¡¯ve found the source, and it¡¯s truly not an easy difficulty,¡± he noted. ¡°Find the core of the Ancient God Relics; I really want to see what this thing¡¯s transformation process is all about,¡± Qin Muye ordered immediately. ¡°Why does this feel like a troop building de?ja? vu?¡± ¡°Master, we can¡¯t send them away; these villagers will turn into a pool of orange juice and orange pulp once they leave the Ancient God Relics,¡± Dove hurriedly came over to report, and the remaining villagers¡¯ deportation plan was also temporarily halted. ¡°Master, I have discovered something¡ªthe number of skeletons dug up under the square matches the number of Orange Village villagers; we are currently comparing to see if they are the same,¡± Tian Qi came over to report. ¡°Master, the flesh orange is intact and hasn¡¯t turned into orange juice,¡± Tian Qi said. ¡°Transformation ritual, so that¡¯s how it is,¡± Qin Muye reviewed the numerous villagers¡¯ statements. [Instance mission: Stop Orange Village from conducting the Ancient God Sacrifice and kill all of the Ancient God¡¯s Minions. Failure] [Note: Instance mission unfinished, if you leave the instance now, this round will result in a failure with no rewards] Comparing isn¡¯t difficult, but the number of Spirit Monsters isn¡¯t small. And as the ceremony is conducted more often and the number of villagers transformed increases, these Ancient God¡¯s Minions become stronger. After handling the situation, Qin Muye deported all the Spirit Monsters and prepared to return to the Ancient God Relics through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. But precisely because of this, the villagers didn¡¯t know much. By the time that comes, the Ancient God Relics will fully activate and transform into an armory. After thinking it over, Qin Muye decided not to take the mission reward; instead, he was more tempted by the technology of the Ancient God¡¯s Minions. The so-called Orange Feast or Ancient God Sacrifice actually had another meaning¡ªit was a transformation ceremony. He had disposed of all the villagers and the remains, effectively dismantling all the load-bearing walls and main pillars of the Ancient God Relics, even taking the source and consequently causing its collapse. He had thought the sacrifice ceremony was tonight¡¯s Orange Feast, but it actually wasn¡¯t. It extended to the transformation process of all villagers; today was only the first day. Tian Qi, holding the flesh orange, passed through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. It took him about a minute before he returned. Tian Qi¡¯s strength was just slightly weaker than Qin Muye¡¯s, so handling this was no problem. The only difference was in facing a higher or lower number of Ancient God¡¯s Minions. As of now, the Orange Feast had already taken place once, and the first to be transformed was naturally the Village Chief. The efficiency was indeed fast. As the villagers and the remains were dealt with, mysterious changes occurred in the entire Orange Village. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t possibly be like this. The later they dealt with the Ancient God Relics, the more difficult it would become subsequently because the Ancient God Relics itself fed on the world to gain energy. Even if the Crimson Ape seemed absurd, its strength would not be underestimated once fully developed. Lucky that these weren¡¯t normal oranges, or they would certainly have exploded by now. Which meant he couldn¡¯t use them. Therefore, no matter which day he came, he would encounter the Orange Feast because there was only this day. With this as evidence, Qin Muye understood that it was a passive transformation meant to adapt to the external environment. The previously shriveled flesh orange, upon sensing the change of person, began preparing to invade the body again. However, Tian Qi was not an easy opponent either. He directly squeezed it in his palm with strong force, almost deforming it. The Ancient God Relics, originally like a giant void, began to collapse as if they had lost their support, vanishing in an instant. The reason was simple. He had dealt with the Ancient God Relics by removing the base of the cauldron. He had only seen this situation with three deities in the Sea God¡¯s Temple; one was the Lotus Man from the Vegetable People, and the other was the Crimson Ape from the fruits. The real core was the flesh orange in his hand, not the Ancient God Relics itself. Normally, as long as the instance mission was not completed, even if it was a one-time instance, it would exist, but now it had disappeared. Normally, just killing the Village Chief who had been transformed into an Ancient God¡¯s Minion would actually stop the ritual because all the Ancient God¡¯s Minions were copies of the Village Chief¡¯s Crimson Ape. It started from at least level 5, but for now, it¡¯s quite weak, just level 1, and the strongest being the Village Chief transformed into an Ancient God¡¯s Minion, currently at level 2, since it had just begun and the strength was weak. In terms of the villagers¡¯ testimonies, they actually didn¡¯t know much. Or rather, they barely had any memories, only having memories of yesterday and some common knowledge about the Orange Feast, nothing more. Chapter 196: 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years Ago Chapter 196: Chapter 198: Relic, Fragments of Time from Thousands of Years Ago [Additional update, encryption, will be restored by 3:50. If restoration fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°However, Ancient Gods can still be studied. For me, they constitute a significant foundation. Even if I don¡¯t become an Ancient God, I can use their strengths to compensate for my weaknesses and continue to perfect my Human Race Bloodline.¡± ¡°Aside from the followers and a small portion of forces under the Divine, most forces seem to tacitly allow their growth.¡± ¡°Most are handled by the Lords. The native forces seem to be waiting for something and haven¡¯t taken action. Moreover, some cults formed by followers of the Ancient Gods and ambitious individuals are expanding aggressively. Rumor has it that they¡¯ve received the Ancient God¡¯s blessings and their strength has increased.¡± ¡°Hmm, just raise the price for those second-hand dealers as a warning. If they don¡¯t heed the warning, then deal with them,¡± Qin Muye said with an indifferent tone. ¡°Has the erosion by the Ancient Gods been ongoing?¡± ¡°The Ancient Gods are coming fiercely. The native forces are dragging their feet and causing a mess, and the Lords are too busy to care for themselves. They have to reclaim wild lands and clear out remnants of the Ancient Gods. It¡¯s really tough.¡± ¡°Seems like the Ancient God Relics are remnants of the forces eroded by the Ancient Gods in the past, and the Ancient God¡¯s Minions are the followers transformed by them,¡± Qin Muye squinted his eyes, seeing the Ancient God Relics more like fragments of time. ¡°Anything else?¡± Qin Muye inquired. ¡°It¡¯s just that I¡¯m not sure if these Ancient Gods would recognize my identity.¡± He felt that, as a juvenile Titan, a juvenile Ancient God, and a juvenile Lord of Hell, he ought to be able to claim some familial connection. ¡°Oh, right, the minds of those followers of the Ancient Gods don¡¯t seem too sharp. Their behaviors are not only chaotic and disordered but also arrogant and conceited. There have been followers of the Ancient Gods who have boldly declared that they want to make the True Dragon Emperor a sacrifice.¡± ¡°Oh, if a true Ancient God revival happens, I guess everyone will flee to another server. Who would stay and wait for death...¡± ¡°From this perspective, this Ancient God might be the progenitor of a certain type of energy, like an Element God rather than a current racial god?¡± ¡°Yes, I will give them a proper warning,¡± Black Hand said with an unchanged expression but internally calculating how to wring more value from these fools. ¡°Forget about those fools,¡± Qin Muye felt confident in his position. He hadn¡¯t gained any benefits and naturally didn¡¯t want to play the savior for the so-called greater good. If the natives didn¡¯t care, why should he, an outsider Lord, help save their world? That would be nonsense. ¡°Not only am I a Titan Embryo, but also an Ancient God Embryo?¡± Qin Muye felt a headache coming on. ¡°That¡¯s unlikely... If it were something like the progenitor of Magic Power, then who could resist?¡± ¡°Many are reselling our munitions to the followers of the Ancient Gods, making a hefty profit,¡± Black Hand pondered before speaking. ¡°With this development, doesn¡¯t it mean that the first three rewards are traps?¡± ¡°Master, the origins of Orange Village have been found,¡± Black Hand transmitted a piece of intelligence through the Magic Network to Qin Muye. ¡°I always feel... this thing seems somewhat familiar?¡± Qin Muye looked at the core element extracted from the fleshly orange that could be called Ancient God¡¯s Power. Qin Muye suddenly realized there could be a trap, but could the Ancient God actually run to another server to settle scores with them? Qin Muye even speculated that before this, the Magic Continent may not have been Rank 6, but rather, it had a higher rank which fell due to the Ancient God¡¯s siphoning, and after the death of the Ancient God, the Rank 6 server couldn¡¯t support its revival, thus it had to engage in sneaky tactics. Although his bloodline was a bit mixed, it was still called the Human Race Bloodline, but at least he had the identity of the Crimson Ancestor, an Ancient God. Naturally, this information leaked out, which could be considered the natives¡¯ infiltration into the Lord¡¯s affairs. His Human Race Bloodline held immense growth potential and space, especially since this Ancient God and his Crimson Ancestor ability bore striking similarities, which could be leveraged to further unearth his potential. Of course, he had something related to the Ancient God, which was the Crimson Ancestor ability he obtained after absorbing the Crimson Source into his body. He wouldn¡¯t make any money from it, and it would only strengthen the Ancient God faction¡¯s power; it was simply a lose-lose situation. As the Crimson Ancestor, he naturally knew the power that this identity held. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye was also speechless, knowing without thinking that the idiot was likely already dead. It was as if they were two of the same species but not the same individual. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact the Lords lacked the power of resurrection, otherwise, they would definitely be fourth-disaster-level players. If not for the exceptionally sweet and juicy oranges, there would be little mention of it, hence it¡¯s referred to as intelligence, but in reality, there¡¯s a lack of detailed information due to limited space. If the Ancient God hadn¡¯t resurrected, that would be one thing, but if it had, both the bloodline and the two Divine Artifacts would seem to belong to the Ancient God. Therefore, even if the server were to be destroyed, he could still make use of the Server Transfer Token to leave the Magic Continent server with ease, and the natives? That¡¯s none of his concern. Because the Magic Continent server is only Rank 7, there wouldn¡¯t be a chance of resurrection if it were really Rank 9. Besides, his territory has the second-generation Divine King, Sea Goddess, and Ocean God, all Titan Divine Race beings starting from Rank 8. Even without the power of Divine Authority reducing their strength significantly, they¡¯re still beings of Rank 8. Orange Village was a small village from thousands of years ago that was wiped out due to an accident. This intelligence really wasn¡¯t easy to gather; it took nearly three days to find. This thing... Qin Muye also had it; the Magic Power in his body was somewhat similar to it. These three elements¡ªCrimson, Hell, and Titan¡ªall contributed equally to his strength; otherwise, it would result in one overpowering the other rather than a complete fusion like now. This time, due to the fusion with another server leading to an advancement to Rank 7, it prompted these restless Ancient Gods to directly show their hostility. If he really went after them, who knows when it would be; perhaps by then, these Lords will have developed to Ranks 7, 8, or 9, making it uncertain who would be settling scores with whom. As for what kind of certainty they had, it was probably those who had already got in touch with the Ancient God faction and even thought they could control the situation. Chapter 197: 199: Infection, Faith, Minions - The 3 Stages of the Ancient God Chapter 197: Chapter 199: Infection, Faith, Minions ¨C The 3 Stages of the Ancient God [This message is a placeholder, 3:50 recovery, if unable to recover please open the directory, long press this chapter and redownload] ¡°But why is it so difficult to acquire a Garden Elf? Have they gone extinct? Why haven¡¯t I been able to buy one yet?¡± Qin Muye sighed. Even if he couldn¡¯t get a Garden Elf, he could at least change the building blueprints. ¡°Most likely, all the Transcendents have already been eroded by the Ancient God,¡± Qin Muye pondered this matter, but the problem was that even if it was discovered, there was no solution. ¡°So there is still a chance, I can develop the corresponding vaccine, not to mention, at least save the other Lords, otherwise, I really have to flee.¡± ¡°First, make the vaccine, and then test the market situation. If it works, perhaps the amount of resources needed by Floating City will be greatly reduced.¡± ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t kill this Ancient God¡¯s Minion, but brought it out of the Ancient God Relics.¡± Qin Muye was very relieved as he looked at the blood orange in his hands, which was the final form after symbiosis was achieved. ¡°The sample came too late. If it had arrived two months earlier, it wouldn¡¯t have been so troublesome, and it probably would have reached the mid to late transition of the First Stage by now.¡± Qin Muye, who knew how fiercely the Ancient God was coming, thought it was just a regular instance event, monster siege event, and collection event. ¡°The number of Elemental Clumps is increasing, and the power of the Ancient God has grown by nearly thirty percent,¡± Qin Muye observed the Elemental Clumps floating in the sky. ¡°Does this mean high-end combat power is going to be wasted?¡± ¡°This time, I must make a killing.¡± However, if he had been given those two months earlier, he would not have been free, as he was still perfecting his Human Race Bloodline and couldn¡¯t have cared less about these matters. The Transcendents who absorbed these elements were essentially inviting the Ancient God¡¯s Favored into themselves to achieve symbiosis, forming an alternative life form. The initial influence was mental and relatively minor, but as time passed, it increasingly expanded to their thoughts and even their souls. From the power of the Ancient God, Qin Muye understood the source of these Elemental Clumps. Of course, this vaccine is not free, naturally, there is a charge. At this stage, Qin Muye had no other option, and could not save everyone. The Second Stage is being a follower, where the souls are eroded. Qin Muye¡¯s pre-designed vaccine had already failed since the disease had manifested, and a corresponding special medicine was needed, but Qin Muye¡¯s Ancient God Vaccine was still in a new folder, let alone the corresponding Ancient God Special Medicine. He was not a saint; such tasks should be left to saints. What he needed to do was to ensure his domain could escape any calamity by properly building and fortifying the Floating City, not indulging in philanthropy. If he were to indulge, the natives would just consider him a fool, not a truly good person. Now, Qin Muye didn¡¯t insist on much. Whether he could purchase a Garden Elf or not didn¡¯t matter anymore since the Spirit Monster had evolved beyond its original species. It still couldn¡¯t be considered a mutual symbiosis, just early-stage infection. Perhaps some followers of the Ancient God had achieved symbiosis, but most probably hadn¡¯t. It was fortunate this world was the Magic Continent, a world dominated by Extraordinary Power and respect for the strong. Obtaining experimental subjects wasn¡¯t difficult; he could simply buy them. It didn¡¯t matter if they were of the Human Clan, but Dragons... Oh, that would be a bit challenging. Their numbers were already low, and their large size made poaching difficult. It was for this reason that so many traitors appeared within native forces, and various powers, royals, and nobles either kept silent or even secretly supported followers of the Ancient God, becoming followers themselves. Normally, the Power of the Ancient God eroded Corruption Elements and Magic Power, just like dropping ink into a basin of water. While it seemed to pollute the water, the ink itself was also diluted by the water. This meant that elements and Magic Power could give birth to a self-sustaining, special life system, such as the Ancient God¡¯s Favored. Because the influence the Power of the Ancient God brought to elements and Magic Power was merely a form of new evolution, nothing would happen if one did not absorb them. The natives¡¯ attitude toward him, Qin Muye was well aware of it. Otherwise, what was his intelligence department even for? If the native forces had their way and a chance to kill him arose, they surely would not hesitate. In addition, his research on the Power of the Ancient God within the flesh and blood oranges had revealed the influence of Ancient God¡¯s Power on the mental and spiritual aspects, epitomizing the saying ¡®influences meticulously without sound.¡¯ Besides, he was an arms dealer notorious for his sins. Whether high-ranking officials or commoners, everyone perceived him as brutally fierce. It was somewhat better for Warrior types; although they mostly relied on Magic Power, it didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t fight without it. But it was the Magicians that were most susceptible, and the ones most easily affected. This was probably due to the principle of like repels like. This was also something Qin Muye had only recently discovered. Before, Elemental Clumps weren¡¯t abundant, perhaps floating in every few days, but since the birth of the Ancient God Relic, their number had significantly increased. As long as the market conditions remained, then, given Qin Muye¡¯s unscrupulous nature, he would certainly charge a fee. This was a big sale with special medicines to follow. As for his domain¡¯s issues, he could change those himself, transforming the Mage Tower into a Floating City or even a Dyson Sphere. Despite a poor start, Qin Muye had forcibly carved out his own path. As for other Lords possibly having countermeasures, it didn¡¯t matter. He would initially produce a batch. If the Lords didn¡¯t want them, he¡¯d sell to the native forces. He refused to believe that no one would take notice. Chapter 198: 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All Parties Chapter 198: Chapter 200: Announcing the Results, Movements from All Parties@@@@ [Additional garbled code, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press the chapter, and re-download.] As a Reincarnator, he was naturally aware of the terror of Ancient God Erosion, and he had always been making preparations. Initially, he did manage to fend it off, but as the erosion and revival of the Ancient Gods continued to intensify, his territory was about to be overwhelmed. Zhu Ming¡¯s expression fluctuated between gloom and clarity¡ªhe also hadn¡¯t expected the Ancient Gods to be so cunning. Zhu Ming, looking at the messages from Qin Muye in the chat channel, couldn¡¯t help but fall into deep thought. As for defeating the other party or capturing them? Zhu Ming was domineering but not without tolerance. For such talent, it was enough for him to set aside his domineering manner, otherwise, relying on domination alone, he couldn¡¯t maintain such a vast empire of territories. Under normal circumstances, if the development and progress followed the same pattern as his previous life, then in another two months, Yang Feiyun would use a Server Transfer Token to take his Elves and leave the Magic Continent Server. This brought him a sigh of relief, but soon he realized something¡ªthat aside from him, his troops and heroes also needed the Ancient God Vaccine. In Zhu Ming¡¯s eyes, since Qin Muye had already developed the stage 1 vaccine, stages 2 and 3 must also be underway. If he could promote the Ancient God Vaccine widely, perhaps he could change the outcome of his own downfall. As a gesture of good faith, Qin Muye had marked the auction with a starting bid of 1 Gold Coin each, meaning anyone interested could buy, but the price would be negotiated offline. Because, in addition to the Attributes given by ¡°Lord Era,¡± he also had prompts from the Insight into All Things. It wasn¡¯t that his Ancient God Resistance couldn¡¯t hold up, but that he had absorbed too much. After all, he wanted to grow stronger, and the amount of Elements and Magic Power he absorbed daily was substantial¡ªmore than what ordinary Divine beings would take in. Keep in mind that every Lord has at least millions of troops under their command, and on top of that, they have to plan for their subjects. So this was no small expenditure. When it comes to detecting the erosion by Ancient God¡¯s Power, it is definitely only the Insight into All Things, a skill that offers text prompts, that could do so. Yang Feiyun looked at the Ancient God Vaccine in front of him with a look of horror. Thinking of this, the skill¡¯s user couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit of schadenfreude. The purpose was to find a solution, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be so easily resolved. He wasn¡¯t a fool, and his interactions with others were mostly limited to transactions and mutual benefits. His eyes glistened with excitement¡ªafter the initial shock, he was naturally overjoyed. Just a minor change had led to a twist in what would have been the inevitable revival of the Ancient Gods. Most of his troops were from the Demon Clan, and their numbers weren¡¯t that large¡ªonly about one and half million. Although it was a substantial amount of Resources to spend, with the profits from pioneering new territories, filling this gap was no big deal. He didn¡¯t have as much knowledge as Qin Muye, but through the text prompts from the Insight into All Things talent, he had detected something was amiss. However, by the time he realized it, it was already too late¡ªhis body¡¯s Magic Power had long been tainted by the Ancient Gods, so much so that even pioneering was delayed. He couldn¡¯t compare to the top four in the rankings, so his profits from pioneering weren¡¯t as substantial. Moreover, he intentionally concealed and suppressed himself, so his gains were definitely less. ¡°Attribute¡± ¡°Reduce 90% of Phase 1 Ancient God Erosion¡± ¡°Ancient God Vaccine¡Á1¡± ¡°Rank: Rank 5¡± ¡°97% clearance of Phase 1 Ancient God Corruption¡± ¡°100% immunity to Phase 1 Ancient God Mutation¡± ¡°The Ancient God Vaccine is actually for Phase 1. As expected, there are two more phases. The Lord of Red Wind Territory is a true talent. I must find a way to bring him under my command,¡± he said. ¡°In my past life, it wasn¡¯t until the later stages that the Demon Queller summarized the three phases of the Ancient God. In this life, the surviving Lord of Red Wind Territory has summarized it in advance. How unpredictable life is. If this Lord had not died in my past life, perhaps the true revival of the Ancient Gods wouldn¡¯t have occurred.¡± ¡°In my past life... there was no such thing. It¡¯s indeed because of me that the world has changed its course.¡± ¡°No wonder he could run the military fire business across the entire Magic Continent. He really predicted everything.¡± ¡°Summon someone, go to Red Wind Territory, and discuss the matter of the Ancient God Vaccine with its Lord,¡± Zhu Ming ordered. ¡°Regretfully, I can¡¯t mention this act of kindness. Otherwise, I might have been able to ask for a discount. The Crimson System of military supplies is indeed useful,¡± Yang Feiyun joked with a self-mocking laugh, not taking the so-called act of kindness seriously. ¡°It seems I need to find an eloquent Demon to send. Otherwise, we really won¡¯t be able to outbid the others.¡± ¡°Hu~¡± He took a deep breath and felt as if his entire body had been freed from some kind of shackle. He could even sense an odor in the surrounding elements and magic power that he found repulsive. ¡°The Lord of Red Wind Territory is no simple character, no wonder he could survive with the power of Rank 4,¡± the Demon Queller¡¯s impression of Qin Muye remained that of an arms dealer. ¡°The power of the Ancient God was undetected even by me; no wonder I keep dying in every simulation. If I absorb the Ancient God¡¯s Power for an extended period, I would probably become corrupted too. I didn¡¯t expect that even my Talent of Ancient God Resistance couldn¡¯t withstand it.¡± ¡°Ancient God Corruption in three phases? And there¡¯s a vaccine that can resist the Ancient God Erosion; why hasn¡¯t this ever appeared in the Simulator? Is it because I didn¡¯t progress according to the simulator¡¯s scenarios, which led to the emergence of the vaccine?¡± ¡°But this time, there might be a chance to defeat the Ancient Gods.¡± ¡°However, this is no trifling expenditure. I¡¯m afraid all the profit I¡¯ve made from pioneering will have to go to the Lord of Red Wind Territory,¡± Yang Feiyun couldn¡¯t help feeling somewhat helpless. ... ... ¡°` Chapter 199: 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat Up Chapter 199: Chapter 201: Randomly Selecting a Lord of Hell to Beat Up [Temporary Extra Code, resumes at 3:50. If it fails to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Phase 1 was barely suppressed, but the special medicine for Phase 2 still needs to be made.¡± ¡°However, one must be cautious with the language used when communicating with Cronus and the others, lest they detect any flaws.¡± ¡°But I can¡¯t guarantee when I will have it, as the instance scrolls are too hard to obtain.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, random instance scroll, I don¡¯t know where it will randomly take me,¡± Qin Muye said, spreading his hands. ¡°Next, I need to enter the task world, I will need everyone¡¯s help afterwards. If I complete the task, that world will be left to you all. Of course, if you are not satisfied, you can wait for the next world.¡± ¡°No rush for the special medicine, considering the Ruby Hell should have mostly digested it by now, it¡¯s a good time to find another lucky Lord of Hell to devour.¡± ¡°After this batch of earnings, resources in Floating City are no longer an issue, what remains is construction.¡± ¡°Everyone, I have good news,¡± Qin Muye began, ¡°I have found a New World, but first I need to complete the corresponding world task.¡± After all, this is another world. But thanks to this affair, Qin Muye selling the Ancient God Vaccine let him earn quite a bit of resources, these lords made a good profit pioneering, and just like that, Qin Muye was indirectly pioneering as well. Unless it¡¯s a specific environment that allows rejuvenation, or a specific Lord Profession, Skill, or Talent that allows rejuvenation of the Undead, Wang Junzi had this capability, but it¡¯s uncertain whether it pertains to Lord Talent or Profession. But the method will have to be changed. But the power is probably not something Qin Muye can deal with. After placing the four Titans in this world, then using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to briefly connect the two realms to bind interests with Gaia. As for Skeleton Soldiers, Qin Muye felt they are somewhat obsolete. Once Floating City is built, he could try using Puppet-Type laborers, which are modified from gargoyles. And Cronus was thinking that he was finally about to regain his rights, even if it meant switching worlds. And then they will be directly placed in the Horror Universe to develop themselves. With the Horror Universe as a showcase, Qin Muye will be able to continue scamming resources from fairy tales. And the Titan Divine Race, in fact, fell into the same pitfalls as the Ming Dynasty, which is having too many clansmen, one of the absolute factors in the collapse of the Ming Dynasty was raising too many imperial offspring. More importantly, not to let the Titans stay in his territory, to prevent accidents. If there is real danger, one can also use the Super-Space Transmission Channel to pull people directly. The temporary storage in his territory was because the Horror Universe was not good to expose at that time, and now that it¡¯s suitable, naturally it needs to be moved. The Titan Divine Race in fairy tales was similar, naturally promiscuous, with numerous offspring, both pureblood and mixed. To construct this Floating City, a considerable number of Rank 1 Skeleton Soldiers under his command had died, causing Qin Muye significant distress. Although the Skeleton Soldiers could work nonstop like 007, they wore down over time. More importantly, they couldn¡¯t regenerate health and could only watch as the opponent bled out. Once the blood was gone, they died with a snap. Otherwise, how could they withstand the calamity brought by this powerful Titan Divine Race? Otherwise, one might really think they had invited an ancestor back. If he hadn¡¯t dodged quickly, he would have been splashed with filth like the other lords, a thought he found extremely unlucky. Luckily for Qin Muye, he had always treated the Skeleton Soldiers as laborers; their deaths were of little concern to him. If necessary, he could always gather more later. Once the Floating City was completed, he was preparing to upgrade his Territory Rank. If the title task wasn¡¯t completed by then, the difficulty would increase tenfold. Gauging the current rate of change, even if the Ancient God Vaccine was administered, problems would emerge over time, since the power of the Ancient Gods also possesses a virus-like mutability. Even Qin Muye couldn¡¯t be sure if it might suddenly escalate to Stage 2. In the Horror Universe as well, the help of the Titan Divine Race was needed. After all, entering the cosmic realm was inseparable from these Titans. At this moment, God King Cronos finally spoke, ¡°What kind of world is it?¡± In comparison, three to four generations were nothing for the Titan Divine Race with their near-immortal lifespans. After a hundred or so generations, the Titan Divine Race progeny would be everywhere. The Ancient God Revival event this time wasn¡¯t led by ¡°Lord Era,¡± it just coincidentally turned all lords into troublemakers. Strictly speaking, obtaining resources from a fairytale story world was much easier than from the Horror Universe because, after all, it¡¯s mythology; many things don¡¯t need to adhere to logic. This time the title quest could serve as an instance quest, getting these four Titan Divines to help testify. Moreover, nowadays, they¡¯re indulging in food and entertainment daily within his territory, so it was about time they contributed. Previously, Qin Muye didn¡¯t let the Titan Divines know about his Horror Universe because the hell within it was somewhat unique, which could make Hades suspicious of his identity, especially given the mix-ups involving the identity of the Lord of Hell, the authority of Hades, and the White Prince incident. Previously, Qin Muye had promised to give them a world. He had decided to offer them the Horror Universe. Sweet talk might work on the weak, but for the strong, tangible benefits were needed to better secure their cooperation. Qin Muye, however, worried that a single planet in the Horror Universe might not satisfy the Titan Divine Race, as the fairytale story world was not smaller than the Horror Universe. Just finding a territory approximately twice the size of the original Transylvania City Hell, about six times larger than his own territory, would suffice. As for power? He had certainly considered it, but due to the indulgences and commands of Gaia, he had no choice but to shelve these considerations for now. Mainly used for hard labor, supply lines, cleaning, and other similar tasks. Chapter 200: 202: Its Decided, Its You, Fire Hell Abyss Chapter 200: Chapter 202: It¡¯s Decided, It¡¯s You, Fire Hell Abyss [Extra update error code, restoration at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.]@@@@ ¡°...¡± Qin Muye was also rendered speechless. Alright then, aren¡¯t you afraid of causing trouble by doing things this way? ¡°However, according to what the Hell Church¡¯s Leviathan once revealed, God is the source of everything, whether it be them or us.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, it just appeared suddenly. Though it seems to be related to some local folklore, it¡¯s not particularly relevant.¡± ¡°Based on intelligence collected by the Church Court, God and his Eden Garden were the first ones along with the Lord of Hell and Hell. There are rumors that humans were one of his creations. It¡¯s just that God has been sleeping, and the gates to Eden Garden Hell have only been opened once since the dawn of human civilization.¡± ¡°Alright, I hope to get an answer from you one day.¡± Qin Muye shrugged, as if to say keep at it. ¡°Your Excellency, the King of the Ruby, which Hell are you planning to tackle this time?¡± The speaker was a priest from the Church Court. ¡°Fire Lake Hell is on the second layer. It not only houses Satan¡¯s palace but is also home to a host of devils. These devils are driven by Satan to go to the first layer and collect the souls of ordinary people to offer him.¡± ¡°Fire Lake devils? But I still want to ask, does God really exist?¡± Qin Muye retorted. ¡°The Fire Hell Abyss, where the Lord of Hell is the Fire Lake Devil Satan, is said to be God¡¯s adversary. He¡¯s extremely powerful. It¡¯s rumored that Vlad III of Transylvania City Hell was seduced and brought to power by this Satan, which made him become the Lord of Hell,¡± said the priest from the Church Court. ¡°The Fire Hell Abyss is not similar to the Abyss Hell. Rather, it has a two-layer structure. The first layer is filled with souls nurtured by Satan, much like the blood slaves in the Transylvania City Hell. The difference is these are all ordinary people, and they make up 80% of the area.¡± ¡°The Pope once said that God is omnipotent,¡± added the Church Court priest, following up on Qin Muye¡¯s statement. ¡°The devils tempt human hearts, causing the righteous and kind to fall from grace. This scene is Satan¡¯s favorite part. Moreover, the souls of these people are of very high quality, bringing not just spiritual pleasure to Satan but also serving as a delicacy for him to savor.¡± ¡°The place doesn¡¯t matter, but it has to be at least three times the size of Transylvania City Hell,¡± he said nonchalantly. He didn¡¯t care which Hell it was; he just needed a Hell with a large area. ¡°Besides these angelic types of Hell, how did the other Hells come into being?¡± Qin Muye was curious about this. ¡°That was when the angels rebelled, and a multitude of Hells and Lords of Hell were born. It was also at that time the Church Court was established.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± The Church Court priest had no choice but to go along with Qin Muye¡¯s response. He was just an ordinary priest; devoid of magic power, let alone Hell Power, being sent to guide the way this time was akin to being sent to the slaughter. ¡°So, you must be careful, Your Excellency, the King of the Ruby. Satan possesses not only immense strength but also the ability to bewitch the hearts of men.¡± The Church Priest¡¯s face remained expressionless, ¡°Your Excellency, the Ruby King, are you suggesting you would enter by yourself when the time comes?¡± However, the Church Priest ignored Qin Muye¡¯s quibbling and proceeded to say, ¡°Let me give you a brief introduction to the Fire Hell Abyss.¡± What Qin Muye wanted to know more was whether there truly was a God, which was very important. Qin Muye being able to seal numerous hell entrances had always been a core concern for the Hell Church and the Church Court, and they all wanted to figure out the means, but there had never been any clue. Indeed, if it were possible to eliminate Satan and his hell, it would be a good thing. Let¡¯s set aside Satan¡¯s matter for now, as this world has more than one Satan, but the chosen Lord of Hell is just one of the Satans. The Priest spoke simply, and then strangely glanced at Qin Muye. As the conversation between the two deepened, the Church Priest gradually relaxed his tense nerves. He had every reason to suspect that the existence behind the Church was the God of Eden Garden. Upon hearing this, the Church Priest¡¯s expression grew stern. The request was simple, but it also indicated one thing: the Ruby King had grown even stronger. Listening to this, Qin Muye¡¯s eyebrows raised a notch as well, thinking this Fire Lake demon really knew how to play. If it weren¡¯t impossible, he would¡¯ve taken action long ago. Because of Qin Muye¡¯s infamous reputation as the Lord of Hell and the fact that everyone who followed him last time ended up dead, it resulted in the priest¡¯s despondent expression. Not all Kings of Hell are immobile like the Book of Death; for example, Vlad III had already sensed it when the other party began to open the seal, perhaps even waiting at the door for the seal to be undone. The priest wore a bitter expression; the last time he accompanied the Red Cardinal of the Hell Church in the campaign against hell, they were all lost. The marks from the clash of the two Lords of Hell still exist, leaving hundreds of kilometers barren, and even though Qin Muye cleared the aftermath, the land remains desolate. This Church Priest did not hide anything, but revealed all the secrets he knew, as keeping them hidden was pointless. Under normal circumstances, Qin Muye indeed would have been unable to obtain the sovereignty of hell; without its Lord of Hell, a hell would collapse. But if it were Qin Muye, he would play the same game. If he had nothing else to do, he couldn¡¯t just idle around, could he? As for the Demon Crystals, that was a different matter. They wanted not only the crystals but also to seal Qin Muye. Chapter 201: 203: Devil of Fire Lake è·¯ Satan Chapter 201: Chapter 203: Devil of Fire Lake ¡¤ Satan [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] ¡®Once it¡¯s digested, Hell can be moved to the Magic Continent as a part of Mysterious Lock, greatly enhancing its security.¡¯ ¡°Dionysus, the environment here is not friendly.¡± The second-generation Divine King Cronos frowned as he looked around. ¡°Hmm, it seems that you were telling the truth, Dionysus. It really is a whole new world once we leave here,¡± said the second-generation Divine King Cronos. ¡°Perhaps we can cooperate. As long as we obtain the method to come and go from his hands, there¡¯s no need to fight to the death. It would be a win-win situation.¡± Satan was not aware of Qin Muye¡¯s relationship with the Titan Divine Race, so he thought of seducing him first. ¡°Hand over the method to bypass the civilizational sealing, and I will allow you to become a Little Devil in the Fire Lake,¡± said Satan in a chilling tone. ¡°Two beers, please.¡± ¡°You are very bold to dare enter my Hell,¡± said the middle-aged man with a lofty tone, seemingly an innate demeanor rather than acquired. ¡°Mr. Satan, I am very interested in your Hell and would like you to cede it to me,¡± also said Qin Muye. ¡°Rest assured, Your Divine Majesty, this is just a subsidiary space. I¡¯m doing a mission here. Once you help me kill this Satan, we can break free.¡± ¡°Negotiations don¡¯t work like that. I may ask for the moon and you may counteroffer from the ground, but there should still be some decorum,¡± Qin Muye replied confidently. After all, they all belong to the lineage of Creator Gods. Beings like Lucifer, Satan have multiple versions as Lords of Hell, while God has only one version, which is telling. Not only is he at a disadvantage in strength, but also in number. Even with the support of Hell, he has no advantage and would only delay his demise. The title mission is not yet complete. He had to wait until his Ruby Hell completely devoured and digested the Fire Hell Abyss. For now, it could only be considered captured, not yet fully converted into his Hell territory. Leveraging a higher-level account to boost a lower-level one is simply faster and more direct. Though the Ocean God and Sea Goddess didn¡¯t use their full strength, no one wants a place entirely aflame. The current situation couldn¡¯t even compare to the Netherworld. But the battle-hardened God King Cronos was the first to strike, his mighty Titan body completely disregarding the Purgatory Fire Lake and instantaneously expanded, transforming into an immensely tall Titan form. But now four against one, these Lords of Hell stood no chance. After all, there¡¯s a difference between fighting solo against an equal and being mobbed by a group of equals. Then, Qin Muye naturally controlled his Ruby Hell to float over, beginning to take control of this Fire Hell Abyss. And they don¡¯t even take baths... Four figures appeared beside him, seawater rose and extinguished the Purgatory Fire, forcibly carving out a refreshing zone. He randomly entered a tavern and sat down, describing the town¡¯s hygiene simply as messy, including life itself. He guessed only the Nobles had it somewhat better, while the lives of commoners at the bottom could only be described as struggling. As God King Cronos delivered a powerful punch, the Satan of the Fire Lake was turned into a mist of fire and was instantly killed. Thus, it would also take some time ¡ª conservatively estimated... about ten days. He didn¡¯t touch the beer, instead, he was waiting for someone. Had he fought tooth and nail just to open a sub-domain? If he really wanted a sub-domain, why go through such trouble when he could simply build one directly? He had arrived through a Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. Besides, this Hell was truly vast, at least six times the size of his domain. He couldn¡¯t comprehend why these four immensely strong Lords of Hell would be pressured by a weaker Lord of Hell. It made no sense, and now his Fire Hell Abyss seemed like any Lord of Hell could enter, making him question the effectiveness of God¡¯s divine sealing. The physical strength of the Titans was incredibly potent, an exceptional trait; it was just that their corresponding authority couldn¡¯t be fully exerted. Otherwise, the Satan of the Fire Lake would have been killed long ago. Queen of Heaven Rhea followed closely behind and took action. This combined force of the Divine King and Queen directly subdued the Satan of the Fire Lake, leaving him no chance to fight back. Upon completing the mission, it was certain he would have to take Hell with him; he couldn¡¯t possibly leave it in the Horror Universe, where there were no advantages to be had. Otherwise, Satan wouldn¡¯t have wanted to leave either. The originally scorching Fire Hell Abyss was covered by a vast ocean, and the Fire Lake, which had been burning for countless years, was extinguished. In that instant, the previously illusionary civilization crumbled instantly, and the real Purgatory revealed itself before their eyes. This thought flashed through the mind of the Satan of the Fire Lake, who then concentrated on dealing with the attacks from Cronos and Rhea. The place was akin to the Western Middle Ages, the formal variety, not like the Magic Continent where Extraordinary Abilities were common; instead, most there were ordinary people. Every punch that landed on him caused his body to burst open, with copious amounts of fire gushing out. These copper coins were the kind used as currency in the Fire Hell Abyss, above which there were silver coins and Gold Coins, belonging to a unique monetary species. If the seal was so poor, how had he been trapped for so many years... As for the survivors inside... better not to think about it. After the Satan of the Fire Lake had revealed Hell¡¯s true face, those ordinary people had long since fallen into the Fire Lake. As for the God in Eden Garden, Qin Muye guessed it would take Chaos Chaos to come, otherwise even Gaia might not be a match. Chapter 202: 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking Authority Chapter 202: Chapter 204: Restarting the Divine System, Remaking Authority ¡°` [Additional chaotic update at 3:50, restore by opening the table of contents and long-pressing the chapter to re-download if unable to restore] ¡°Ah, I understand,¡± Hades sighed, his ambitions were there, yet he was powerless to implement them. ¡°Alright, Cronus is preparing to convene his siblings to start a new Divine System,¡± Qin Muye explained. ¡°Come back with you, if it¡¯s just one person, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be enough to persuade my mother,¡± Cronus said meaningfully. He was also worried that once Qin Muye left, if he didn¡¯t return, it would be quite problematic. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s do as you say,¡± Cronus, of course, had no objections now.@@@@ ¡°So, are you planning to come back with me, or stay here to lay a foundation?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t there a better world?¡± Divine King Cronus was still a bit dissatisfied, this world really didn¡¯t suit his taste. ¡°Fine, then it will be this world, but I will have all my siblings come to this world to help me,¡± Uranos spoke up. ¡°Then, Dionysus, when will you plan a world for me? After all, I¡¯d also like to be a Divine King,¡± Hades was also intrigued by the idea. ¡°Is everything settled?¡± Hades asked Qin Muye, who hadn¡¯t left. ¡°So you¡¯re saying, I basically have no chance...¡± Hades said in a somber tone. ¡°Colonizing an alternative world is very risky, like the world I offered to Cronus, filled with a myriad of strong beings, and even an existence comparable to Chaos Chaos. Lord of Hell, do you think you can handle that?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Yes, but you, Divine King, surely can¡¯t handle it. If you were as powerful as the primordial Chaos Chaos or your father Uranos, it would be a different story; otherwise, this world is indeed the most suitable. It¡¯s not too dangerous and allows you to rule everything,¡± Qin Muye stated. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem, but it requires the consent of Gaia Mother Goddess. I don¡¯t think Divine King would refuse this,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°This world is really peculiar. People live atop stars, and the world is not peaceful either. In addition to the Fire Lake demon we just killed, there are many similar beings, even gods comparable to Chaos?¡± The second-generation Divine King Cronus furrowed his brow. ¡°This is already quite good, Divine King Cronus. If you think about it, if it were a world similar to our original one, did you really have a chance to rule the world? In this world, all the strong ones are sealed in Hell, giving you a chance to defeat them one by one,¡± Qin Muye explained. Not to mention anything else, if Hades really wanted to leave, the first who wouldn¡¯t let him go would be Zeus and Poseidon. Not to mention, just in terms of population and species, fairy tale story worlds have more than this one. However, when Cronus saw his son, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to him, instead, taking his three Titan companions and leaving the Netherworld King Palace to return to the Island of Bliss. Qin Muye was now also ready to exploit the resources from the fairy tale world, which were no less valuable than those of the Horror Universe, which was also about to descend into chaos. Today, the Horror Universe seems most suitable. As long as God in Eden Garden remains dormant, then with the second-generation Divine Queen, together with the Ocean God and Sea Goddess, they would basically be able to sweep through the entire Horror Universe. Despite the previous Divine System being replaced by the Olympian Divine System, many lower-level aspects are still controlled by the previous generation¡¯s Titan Divine Race. If the second-generation Divine King Cronus manages to succeed, the subsequent events will indeed be interesting. Although the fairy tale world is divided into the sky, earth, ocean, and Netherworld, which are similar to plane-type sectors, unlike the Horror Universe, which is planet-based, this means that civilizations with vitality are even rarer. So, other methods must be considered; after all, with Qin Muye present, there may be the possibility of seizing the throne of Divine King Zeus. So naturally, he plans to return with him. Just because he can¡¯t do it doesn¡¯t mean these 8th Rank Titan Divine Race can¡¯t manage. He essentially has no influence in the Netherworld, as most of the Netherworld Divinities belong to the circle of the original gods under God King Uranos¡¯s command. They also implemented the separation of powers, making it highly unlikely that they will leave, because departure would absolutely lead to the disintegration of the order between life and death. Upon hearing this, Cronus also fell silent; worlds are different from one another. Clearly, he has been persuaded by Qin Muye. Clearly dissatisfied with many aspects of the world. Now that Gaia supports Qin Muye, it also indirectly supports him, even if it¡¯s just verbal support. If Cronus brings his siblings, it will be a huge blow to Zeus, but it could also purify the power system. When it came to this, Hades conceded. They had to resort to a potion to defeat their father, the second-generation Divine King Cronus; they weren¡¯t a match for him in a straight fight. The Lords of Hell in this world are all sealed in Hell but not without strength. Especially since their Hell, like the Titan Divine Race, is a Divine Authority. Arriving in this world, they need to re-establish their Divine Authority to regain the power of their prime. This surprised Hades; he didn¡¯t expect Qin Muye to be so efficient, but on second thought, Zeus was the one who should be worried, not him. This is indeed the case unless they encounter a world like Wen Country from the last time. Otherwise, it¡¯s simply not possible to find a world with no resistance, and even Wen Country has its downside¡ªit is a Magicless World, which the Titans might not cope with well. If he were to go there, he probably wouldn¡¯t have a way to gain the power of a world. It¡¯s not worth creating conflict over small advantages. After all, Qin Muye still wants to rely on these twelve Titans to help him pierce through the cosmos to acquire the technology system of an extraterrestrial civilization. He just wants to lead his siblings to the Horror Universe to restore the Titans¡¯ former glory. As for taking advantage of the chaos to devour a part of Hell and expand his own Ruby Hell, he hasn¡¯t thought about that; being greedy is an easy way to run into trouble. Chapter 203: 205: The Shift in the Native Forces Alignment Chapter 203: Chapter 205: The Shift in the Native Forces¡¯ Alignment He had spent a day in the fairytale world before he returned to the Magic Continent. During this period, he discussed again with Gaia and reconfirmed the selection of his bodyguard. Of course, it wasn¡¯t about placing them in Qin Muye¡¯s territory, but about adopting a shift system with Titans who followed Cronus, the second-generation God King, to the Horror Universe. This was the agreement they had set, meaning that Qin Muye could summon a Titan through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to aid him and, if the enemies were too powerful, all Titans in the Horror Universe were required to come and assist him in battle. Qin Muye, in turn, was responsible for the connection between the two worlds, such as having the duty to open the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to connect the two worlds when the Titan Divine Race faced danger. This was essentially an intrusion of the fairytale story into the Horror Universe, only limited by the consumption of the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, allowing connections only once per hour. The cost was allowing Qin Muye to exploit resources from both the fairytale and Horror Universe to a certain extent. Of course, the exploitation of resources from the Horror Universe could only commence once the Titans¡¯ status had been stabilized. It wasn¡¯t an easy task for Cronus, the second-generation God King, to summon his siblings; it couldn¡¯t be completed in a single day, it would take at least half a month. His siblings constituted a cumbersome and massive system, and Cronus desired not only his siblings but also their offspring, to form a complete system for his governance. Moreover, the migration wouldn¡¯t be completed all at once but would have to go through three to five shifts, and Gaia would bear the costs during this period. Gaia didn¡¯t leave; she herself was the earth of this world. Should she depart, problems would arise with the earth, so she couldn¡¯t leave. Just like Uranos, the Sky God King in the fairytale world; if he were to leave, there would be no sky in the world. Therefore, Qin Muye had to wait for fifteen days to return to the fairytale world to meet Cronus and the Titans. He didn¡¯t have time to waste fifteen days here. In that time, it was better for him to return and perfect the second stage of the special medicine for Ancient God Erosion. Otherwise, what was he to do, idle away the time here? Once back in his territory, he began the research intensely. ¡°I originally thought that the phase one Ancient God Vaccine was mostly for the indigenous people, but unexpectedly, it turned out to have dismal sales there while the Lords couldn¡¯t get enough,¡± Qin Muye found this quite odd, which might mean that the sales for the phase two special medicine would probably be even lower.@@@@ He had his suspicions about this situation, which was that the Ancient God Erosion was more severe in the indigenous people, so they paid no heed to the Ancient God Vaccine. At this rate, should a battle occur, many of the indigenous people would probably die instantaneously. If there were no Lords, the Magic Continent would not have ascended in world rank energy level, and although the Ancient God would not stop eroding, it would only amount to minor nuisances due to worldly limitations. Moreover, there wouldn¡¯t be massive fluctuations in the entire world due to the Lords¡¯ whimsical activities. ¡°Damn... I finally remembered what I had forgotten.¡± Qin Muye vaguely remembered he had forgotten something; originally, he had pushed it to the back of his mind, but suddenly a spiritual light appeared, and he finally remembered. He had intended to return the Lettuce girl to the fairy tale world, after all, she was one of their own people, and he had painfully cut off the business of selling bloodlines, especially with the Ancient God Vaccine and the Ancient God Erosion Response Special Medicine available, which were making more money than the bloodline business. And under the current circumstances, the bloodline business was not appropriate. As a result, Qin Muye only remembered now that the Lettuce girl had been left fermenting in a flask until now, unsure if she was already swollen with fluid. ¡°Damn, I need to find an opportunity to return her. I remember she is the daughter of River God Akelos, which makes her the granddaughter of the Ocean God and the Sea Goddess.¡± ¡°This is too outrageous, these two were staying with me for so long, and now their granddaughter ends up here.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but scoff. Fortunately, Qin Muye remembered, and returning her wouldn¡¯t be a big deal later. During this time, she hadn¡¯t been tormented inhumanely; for Lettuce girl, floating in a flask also meant being in a coma, utterly unaware of the passage of time, almost like just having slept. As for staying, Qin Muye had no intention; keeping her would waste his nourishment liquid. It was better to send her back since her bloodline on her own body wasn¡¯t of any use to him; as Qin Muye had much more complete and superior ones. His was a Titan Bloodline, while Qin Muye¡¯s Human Race Bloodline was of a higher, original Divine tier, on the same level as Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, Dark God Erebos, and Night Goddess Nyx. So, since she was of no use anymore, naturally, he sent her back. Killing her was out of the question; considering the respect for the Ocean God and Sea Goddess, he couldn¡¯t very well slaughter their granddaughter, especially when they probably couldn¡¯t remember all their grandchildren. Qin Muye might have been a bit heartless, but he wasn¡¯t heartless enough to kill the grandchild of his allies, so returning her was the logical choice. ¡°Let the Lettuce girl ferment for another half month. Next time I go to the fairy tale world to pick up people, I¡¯ll take her with me. Since she doesn¡¯t perceive time anyway, it¡¯s all instant.¡± He didn¡¯t have time to make a special trip just for the Lettuce girl; he¡¯d just bring her along the way next time. Qin Muye was a busy man, not about to make a special trip for such a minor matter, definitely not because the resource cost to open a Super-Space Transmission Channel could produce a month¡¯s worth of nourishment liquid for the Lettuce girl. Chapter 204: 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient Gods Power Chapter 204: Chapter 206: The Deepening Erosion of the Ancient God¡¯s Power Time flew by, and half a month had passed, Qin Muye had taken a trip to the fairy tale land, conveniently returning the Lettuce Girl to her grandparents, and in the process, opened a channel between the fairy tale land and the Horror Universe. He transported the second-generation God King Cronus, along with his brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces¡ªthe Titan Divine Race¡ªto the other side. The number was not small, at least close to a thousand, all starting from 6th rank in the Titan Divine Race. Once they entered the Horror Universe, Qin Muye did not bother with them. There were still many who hadn¡¯t come; they could only wait for the next batch. Zeus was furious about this, but regrettably, while he could interfere with their promotion, he couldn¡¯t prevent their resignation. If they really decided to abandon their posts, nothing could be done. They couldn¡¯t just be killed, after all, as that would surely provoke a general outrage. Fortunately for Zeus, Poseidon and others had many offspring, and they hastily promoted a group of demigods to replace those who had left. For this reason, he had a big fight with Gaia Mother Goddess; during that period, it could be said that thunder and lightning were daily occurrences. Therefore, towards Qin Muye, the initiator, the hate was so intense it made their teeth itch, but Qin Muye was not around during that time. When he was present, he was just in the Netherworld King Palace in the Netherworld. Since Hades didn¡¯t get along with Zeus, Zeus did not dare to cross paths. Moreover, with his father, the second-generation God King Cronus, and various uncles there, if he really went looking for trouble, it was more likely that he would get a beating, and if possible, Cronus wouldn¡¯t need to go to the Horror Universe to develop new land¡ªhe could simply kill Zeus and usurp his throne. So, he decisively cowered away. Once Cronus and the other Titan Divine had left, Qin Muye also fled back to the Magic Continent. If Zeus really had the capability to pursue, there was no need to be angry with the second-generation God King Cronus anymore. Meanwhile, Qin Muye had also recalled all forces from the Horror Universe, even bringing Hell back into the Magic Continent. Leaving it there was not reassuring¡ªwhat if Cronus, with no regard for honor, decided to devour his Hell? Qin Muye did not intend to speculate about the thoughts of the ambitious. As for the resource trade... Qin Muye did not believe that the Hell Church, Church Court, and Council Empire¡ªthese three forces¡ªcould survive under the hands of the Titans. It was more likely they would become vassals. Qin Muye wasn¡¯t in the business of making a loss; naturally, the resources lost were compensated by Gaia. Otherwise, if he truly took the hit, he would suffer a great loss. He not only received a huge compensation in resources but also obtained mining rights. In the future, once the twelve Titan Divine had unified, he would also own the mining rights in the Horror Universe. However, that would have to wait till later.@@@@ This promise seemed more like a blank check; when the second-generation God King Cronus took over the Horror Universe, who knew if he would turn hostile. With his temperament, the possibility wasn¡¯t small. Besides, if he really took full control of the Horror Universe, that place might not hold much value for Qin Muye anymore. After all, the only thing useful for him from the Horror Universe was the extraterrestrial civilization. ¡°With Hell, the Floating City¡¯s Mysterious Lock can be further modified. Coupled with the Super-Space Transmission Channel, it should be enough to block most space-based attacks.¡± This included not just the Lords¡¯ heroes and troops, but also some native middle-class personnel belonging to their territories. Even Qin Muye¡¯s odd territory couldn¡¯t do without management staff, let alone other Lords who would have even greater numbers of middle and upper management. Otherwise, how would they manage such vast empires? Qin Muye¡¯s domain could still be called a territory, but the others¡¯ domains could fully be described as empires. Ordinary kingdoms couldn¡¯t compete, not in terms of national power or even land area. In fact, some unfortunate kingdoms were directly enveloped within them, becoming part of the Lords¡¯ territories. ¡°The situation is changing too swiftly, I feel like the world is cooling off.¡± Qin Muye¡¯s plan was simple: to escape. There was no point in a standoff. And giving away the first-stage Ancient God Vaccine for free? Forget it. These native powers were already busily buying up weapons. Even if Qin Muye gave it to them for free, would they use it? Impossible. They would probably scoff and then destroy it all. Those buying up the weapons were likely already in the second phase, the believer stage. The first-stage Ancient God Vaccine had become ineffective. To be saved now, one would need the second-stage Ancient God Special Medicine, which was more problematic to preserve and also costlier. So, they were left to their own devices. The Lords wouldn¡¯t die; everyone had a Server Transfer Token. If things got too tough, they¡¯d just switch servers. It was the natives who were unlucky. If the natives couldn¡¯t even help themselves, why expect Qin Muye, a foreigner, to save them? That was wishful thinking. He wouldn¡¯t just not save them; he was even considering making their situation worse. When he asked for help during the siege by the Wasteland City and Zombie Kingdom¡¯s servers, not a single native power was available. He was one to hold grudges. If they didn¡¯t save him back then, why should he save them now? They were never on the same page. Of course, he would exploit them to death if he could. After all, being nice to these powers would only invite their ridicule, not genuine gratitude. If he fell, they might rejoice even more. ¡°Ancient Gods are truly terrifying. The strength of levels 7 to 8 has been enough to turn the whole world upside down. That¡¯s just because they¡¯re taking advantage of the fact that the Magic Continent only has level 7. In some fairytale story, they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to cause much of a stir,¡± ¡°An instance is stronger than a server; that truly is ridiculous...¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but complain. He didn¡¯t know exactly how powerful the Ancient Gods were, but the Magic Continent¡¯s complete lack of resistance probably stemmed from the world¡¯s low Energy Level. Plus, having just been promoted, most of the top warriors had yet to reach the level cap. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have simply fallen like that. After all, the foundational strength was still there; it couldn¡¯t just decay into this state within a mere six months. It was more about a lack of experience. Chapter 205: 207: Floating City, Take Off! Chapter 205: Chapter 207: Floating City, Take Off! ¡°Activate Energy Unit No.1.¡± ¡°Connect all Magic Network channels.¡± ¡°Mysterious Locks ready...¡± ¡°Floating City, ascend!¡± Following the last command, the massive Floating City roared as it rose into the sky. The enormous Hell transformed into Mysterious Locks enveloped the entire Floating City, shielding it from various external winds and energy forces. Qin Muye maneuvered the entire Floating City away, not only floating it in midair but also utilizing Hell to enter spatial rifts, creating a Different Plane. In other words, unless Qin Muye actively opened it or needed to move, finding his Floating City would be quite a challenge without a profound understanding of space. Even if one found it, entering would be another matter entirely. [Territory: Different Plane Floating City] [Rank: 4] [Advance: 50,000,000 Gold Coins, 5,000,000 units of Minerals, 5,000,000 units of Wood, 500,000 units of gemstones, 500,000 units of Crystals, 500,000 units of Sulfur, 500,000 units of Mercury, 10,000,000 units of Reserve Magic Power] [Construction: Reach 500 types of common buildings (1016/500), 50 types of rare buildings (63/50), and 10 types of special buildings (5/10); Level up all buildings to LV5 (4/5)] [Hero: All heroes reach Level 40 (1/1)] [Resources: Average daily output of ordinary Resources to reach 100,000 (800,000/100,000)] [Requirement: Lord reaches LV40] Qin Muye beheld the vast changes in his territory. Setting aside the transition from a Mage Tower to a Different Plane Floating City, the conditions for advancement had also undergone tremendous changes. The required resources had quintupled, and now included an additional 10 million units of Reserve Magic Power. That wasn¡¯t a problem; the Energy Room was currently generating a hundred million units of reserve energy daily, while daily maintenance alone required ten million units to sustain the enormous Floating City. His Floating City was more than just a city in the sky; it was a Different Plane Floating City, effectively a Plane on its own. Being integrated into the construction of the Floating City meant that expenses were naturally covered by it. ¡°The other changes are manageable, but why are there more types of special buildings now, and the building levels... can¡¯t even be upgraded now?¡± ¡°However, it makes sense when you think about it. As the territory grows stronger, the resources needed for advancement can¡¯t remain unchanged.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but think of the True Dragon Emperor¡¯s Holy Dragon Nest; probably even the advancement difficulty for that didn¡¯t compare to his Different Plane Floating City. Plus, it had the added benefit of earning experience and points. Previously, since his domain couldn¡¯t move, Qin Muye didn¡¯t have much desire, but now he could send his subordinates to engage in operations directly with the Floating City; most lords didn¡¯t have this kind of presence. Qin Muye was now self-sufficient. Even if cut off from all supplies and thrown into a magicless world, he could operate without any harm. After all, he used multiple energy systems, coupled with non-scientific resource buildings; basically, food and drink weren¡¯t a concern anymore. Theoretically, if he found a place to hunker down for a thousand or ten thousand years and then made a comeback... he might get killed on the spot by other lords. If it were a matter of outlasting the native residents, there wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but when it came to a contest of endurance with a lord, it was definitely not worth it. The development speed of a lord was unbelievably fast. From when he arrived in this world to his present state of development, it would have taken the natives the efforts of six generations to reach the same level of power, yet Qin Muye achieved it in less than two years. And lords like the True Dragon Emperor were even more exaggerated, with divinities being trampled under their feet. ¡°At first glance, it seems I can also trample these rank six divinities, even though I¡¯m only rank four, but my domain is strong.¡± A salvo of Alchemy Interstellar Cannons, not to mention the divine, would punch a hole in their Divine Country. Aside from that, there were a variety of weapons like the Crimson Fission Bomb, Hell Fusion Cannon, Anti-Magic Field Areas, spatial displacement cutting, and so on. Once under full firepower coverage, Qin Muye was confident that these divinities wouldn¡¯t last three minutes. If they did survive, then Qin Muye would just cover them for another ten minutes. There were plenty of weapons combining modern technology, Iron Blood Civilization techniques, and magic alchemy. And Qin Muye wasn¡¯t timid about landings, boarding actions, or aerial combat, either. There¡¯s no need to mention the various types of fighters; let¡¯s talk about the Stone Statue Ghost Armor equipped on every Spirit Monster, each a piece of Advanced Treasure with Magic Immunity as a basic feature. Going up to the heavens or diving into water was a minor issue; they could even survive in extreme environments, and with many attribute boosters and adaptabilities, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to charge in the air with the cavalry. Qin Muye had already begun developing Demon Statue Level Mecha as part of the patrol team. Reliance on just Stone Ghost Level Armor for patrols wasn¡¯t enough; after the subsequent development of the Titan Level Giant Structures to guard the Floating City, security would be even higher. ¡°I wonder if I can now confront people like the True Dragon Emperor?¡± ¡°Probably not likely, as although the Dragon Clan troop types are inferior in skills compared to the Spirit Monsters, their Attributes are strong enough to be overwhelming.¡± ¡°And their foundations are much deeper than mine.¡± Qin Muye felt that if he wanted to flee, not one of them could catch him. He had developed a series of spatial functions using the Super-Space Transmission Channels as the core, which could carry his Floating City anywhere. He could even curl up in a spatial fissure and then leap through space, but moving after entering a spatial fissure cost a lot of energy. Thus, he generally did not move through spatial fissures, preferring evasion. However, he probably couldn¡¯t match the direct confrontation capability of the top five in the rankings. Survival was top-notch, whether it be a Different Plane Mysterious Lock or Super-Space Transmission. ¡°Let¡¯s mix up some points first, find some powerful Ancient God¡¯s Minions, and see if we can draw an instance scroll. After that, we¡¯ll hit the instance.¡± For the future, Qin Muye plans to take what he can by force and trade for what he can¡¯t. Relying on trade for resources was too slow. Without the power, he would do so, but with the power, why go through the hassle? The benefits of the long term are very good, but if he could loot all of the long-term benefits in one go, wouldn¡¯t that save him a bunch of time and effort? Chapter 206: 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to Transform Chapter 206: Chapter 208: No One Expected the Mage Tower to Transform@@@@ ¡°The territory can still change?¡± Zhu Ming¡¯s expression was odd. Everyone knew about Qin Muye¡¯s rebuilding of his territory, including the native residents and other lords, especially since Qin Muye hadn¡¯t kept it a secret from anyone. But when it was finally completed, Zhu Ming was shocked. The transformation from an ordinary Mage Tower to a Floating City in a Different Plane was no small feat. He knew of Different Planes and Floating Cities, but combining them was something extraordinary. Zhu Ming was also envious of the considerable Floating City¡¯s capabilities to fly, float, and even perform spatial teleportation. The difference between a movable territory and an immobile one was substantial. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the lord of the Red Wind Territory to be so surprising. Perhaps I could ask him to help in reconstructing?¡± By then, Zhu Ming had realized why the other had been staying within his territory, neither expanding nor developing new territories. It turned out he had been planning a striking move. This time, he indeed surprised everyone. Moreover, the movement speed of this Floating City was faster than the ship-type territories in the Rich Ocean and had fewer restrictions. A ship-type territory could move but only in the ocean, whereas a Floating City could fly anywhere. Where couldn¡¯t it go? If his Holy Dragon Nest territory could do the same, then perhaps he would have a fighting chance when facing the Ancient God Revival? This thought excited Zhu Ming, and even if he couldn¡¯t defeat the Ancient Gods, his territory¡¯s ability to fly would at least make escaping no major problem. For now, he could only communicate with Qin Muye through the chat channel, as the other was using his Floating City to clear out a large number of Ancient God¡¯s Minions and Ancient God Relics among other activities. Thinking about it, it was quite normal, given the convenience it offered. However, just as this thought arose, a new idea emerged. If he really let the other design it, spending a substantial amount of resources wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but the real issue was that his territory¡¯s intelligence could leak. Moreover, if the other left a backdoor in his Floating City, wouldn¡¯t he be at his mercy? ¡°I need to think of a foolproof plan.¡± As for relying on oaths, they were completely unbinding unless guaranteed by the ¡°Lord Era.¡± Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so hesitant. At this point, Zhu Ming had extinguished his thoughts of recruiting Qin Muye. Although the other¡¯s Rank was somewhat lower, he couldn¡¯t be judged by ordinary standards. Zhu Ming had seen the Building blueprints of the Floating City himself; he had seen them several times in the selections but had not exchanged them, as a flying sub-territory was of no use to him. But Qin Muye¡¯s move to make his main territory fly was unheard of. ¡°Although he was always building, it couldn¡¯t possibly be transformed from a Floating City, could it?¡± Floating City, a Rare Level building blueprint, a domain-type building that was a real pain to deal with¡ªnot only did it require a huge amount of resources to build, but more importantly, after building, it needed to be re-developed. It could Advance, but its Reserve Magic Power was insufficient, it could only float in the sky, and moving was out of the question. Every movement consumed a vast amount of Reserve Magic Power, and wasn¡¯t even fast, nothing like the opponent¡¯s Different Plane Floating City that moved as fleet as the wind, utterly unconcerned about the lack of Reserve Magic Power. ¡°It¡¯s quite improbable, perhaps they obtained an Epic Floating City blueprint, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t be perfect.¡± As for self-building, he didn¡¯t have many thoughts, because changing the nature of the domain must be based on self-building. He wanted to animate his Wisdom Oak Territory into a Wisdom Tree Territory and would need quite a bit of self-built items to animate it on this basis; otherwise, even if it were animated, it would just be a tree person, not a territory. ... ¡°Who would have thought that the Lord of Red Wind Territory actually had such a good opportunity? It looks like I need to make his acquaintance and have a look at his Life Script, just in time to snatch some opportunities.¡± Bai Qingyun¡¯s expression flickered, and he also had some regrets. Previously, knowing that this Lord of Red Wind was somewhat extraordinary, he hadn¡¯t taken it too seriously. But after the emergence of the Different Plane Floating City, he realized it too late. ¡°This is definitely a person of great destiny, first obtaining the Crimson military series of resource buildings, then the Ancient God Vaccine and Ancient God Special Medicine, and now this Different Plane Floating City that lets the territory float. There may be even more opportunities in store for him in the future.¡± Qin Muye acted low-key, but every act was significant, just because of his low Rank, so Bai Qingyun had never taken him seriously, thinking what good could come from someone of such a low Rank. But this time, it changed his opinion. If he could obtain it and directly lift his Monster Maze Territory to Ascension, he wouldn¡¯t be confined to the Underworld anymore; wouldn¡¯t the whole world be his for the taking then? Perhaps he could use this Power to completely free himself from his awkward position. But no worries, just wait for an opportunity to check the other party¡¯s life trajectory, perhaps he also has some remarkable Scripts on him as well. He had also intercepted the opportunities of people like True Dragon Emperor and Exorcist, but these people seemed completely unaffected, as if even being intercepted by him, they could still find better things. He envied, was jealous and hated this; he had to fight tooth and nail for opportunities, whereas others were naturally blessed with them, a vastly different treatment from his own. ¡°Find a reason to meet this Lord of Red Wind Territory, just use the Floating City as the reason.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if he¡¯ll meet me. This Lord of Red Wind seems to have left his territory only once during a meeting called by the True Dragon Emperor, and never at other times. He¡¯s really cautious.¡± ¡°If the mountain won¡¯t come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain.¡± ¡°If he won¡¯t come out, I¡¯ll just go and meet him.¡± To intercept the other party¡¯s opportunities, Bai Qingyun was ready to go all out; maybe the opponent¡¯s subsequent opportunities could turn his own fortunes around. Chapter 207: 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally Completed Chapter 207: Chapter 209: Blow up the Instance, the Instance is Naturally Completed ¡°Are Floating Cities really that valuable?¡± Qin Muye looked at the lords in the chat channel asking about Floating City, feeling somewhat puzzled himself. Isn¡¯t it just a territory? Although he had made many changes, the core point was simply its ability to fly. However, the original Floating Cities were indeed a trap. Based on the data on paper, they were really just floating, and achieving the mobility of Qin Muye¡¯s Different Plane Floating City was quite impossible. One issue was energy problems; the other was structural issues. The energy reserves could never reach the billion level like his Floating City, having a million would be decent. And its structure could only make it a sky city; unlike the Different Plane Floating City that was quite solid even without the Exotic Realm Lock, Qin Muye had built it with the strength of an Interstellar Fortress in mind. But correspondingly, the expenses were definitely higher. His Floating City had to be maintained by tens of millions of energy every day, unlike ordinary Floating Cities, which at most needed energy on the hundred thousand level. This was a case of gains and losses. Otherwise, why would Qin Muye focus on creating energy as the first step rather than other steps? ¡°Each of them is thinking of trying out and asking me to build one for them; they¡¯re dreaming quite beautifully,¡± Qin Muye shook his head. He had no intention of helping other lords design and build Floating Cities, as it would be an unrewarding task for him. So he didn¡¯t reply in the chat channel. ¡°I better deal with the Ancient God incident instead, the corruption is far worse than I imagined,¡± Qin Muye said, his expression grave. Previously, it was just data on paper and didn¡¯t give much of a direct impression. But ever since Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City took to the sky, many Ancient God Relics had been cleared. Of course, it was not entering the relics, but through remote bombardment. The massive holes that were the Ancient God Relics were blown up directly. Since various rules of the Adaptation Period had been lifted, dungeons also reflected the reality, meaning there was no need to enter and clear instance dungeons. Qin Muye directly blew up the dungeon. You have to say, this method was quite effective, but the aftermath was a bit severe. After the explosion, a vast number of Ancient God¡¯s Minions would flood out. Then, naturally, came the artillery bombardment. They were all blasted into a mushy mess. Selling firearms and biological weapons at this stage¡ªhow was that different from causing trouble for himself? He had already determined that ninety percent of the native Transcendents had entered the second stage of the Ancient God Erosion, which was the Follower stage. At this point, unless someone was forced to take the Ancient God Special Medicine or took it unwittingly, their allegiance would no longer be with the Magic Continent, but would lean towards the Ancient Gods. In the early stages, there might be some wavering although the bias existed. However, once it reached the midpoint, their thinking became fixed, entirely in favor of the Ancient Gods. Even if they were saved at this stage, significant psychological counseling would be necessary. If it progressed to the later stages, they¡¯d essentially become like Fanatics. While the Ancient God Special Medicine could still treat them, their mindset was fixed¡ªthey¡¯d either need a sanatorium or a basement. At this extreme, only close relatives or friends unwilling to give up on them would attempt a rescue. Casual acquaintances would have long given up and left them to their own devices. ¡°Playing the role of a firefighter won¡¯t do. The bigger the ¡®fire,¡¯ the more troublesome it gets, though earning points this way is quite exhilarating,¡± he lamented. Other Lords were also frantically suppressing the resurgence of the Ancient Gods, but the area affected was simply too vast. Known regions were already starting to erupt gradually, and a vast amount of unexplored territories remained. After advancing, the area of the Magic Continent expanded a hundredfold, and even the True Dragon Emperor couldn¡¯t possibly clear all regions in such a short time. Clearing wasn¡¯t just about fighting¡ªit was over; unlike Qin Muye¡¯s brute approach, the other lords were also building, deploying personnel for development, and so on. The presence of native forces dragging their feet only compounded the difficulty. Not all Lords were as casual as Qin Muye or independent of external powers, and this was why Qin Muye¡¯s early development was so slow, with him still being at Rank 4. Part of the reason was that his Talent simply wasn¡¯t up to par. Wang Junzi¡¯s Talent amplified points a ten-thousandfold; 1 point of Experience was equivalent to 10,000 for him. Even with all his Experience-boosting Talents combined, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t match that. Other Lords¡¯ Talents were certainly stronger. ¡°First, let¡¯s send out the latest observation results. This widespread problem is beyond me to resolve,¡± he decided. Qin Muye shared the newest findings about the power of the Ancient Gods and his conjectures once again on the chat channel. Such matters were better left to those taller to deal with. He wasn¡¯t the tallest one around; there were five who stood taller, and they should be the ones to handle it. In terms of power, Qin Muye truly couldn¡¯t compete with the five lords preceding him. The territories of these five Lords were incredibly vast, already encompassing almost a third of what used to be the Rank 6 server area. Such was the disparity between Rank 6 and Rank 4. Once Qin Muye reached Rank 6, he could also command a territory of comparable size. By then, his Floating City could rightfully be deemed a mini version of the Floating Continent. He anticipated that after advancing to Rank 7, the area would be even larger. As for how extensive it would be, that would have to wait until one of them ascended to Rank 7 to enlighten him. While the server was of Rank 7, there wasn¡¯t a single Lord or Divine at that level. Whether there were Rank 7 Heroes was unknown to him; after all, Heroes didn¡¯t appear on the rankings, and Qin Muye had no interest in probing the secrets of other Lords. ¡°I hope everyone can pull their weight. I really don¡¯t want to switch to a different server,¡± he hoped. If he transferred to a Rank 6 server, things might still be manageable for Qin Muye, but moving to a Rank 7 or higher server would spell trouble, as he might not be able to defeat the native inhabitants. Currently, the Magic Continent Server was relatively united. Even though the Lords were at odds with each other, at least they presented a united front against external threats. Chapter 208: 210: Im Here to Discuss Terms.JPG Chapter 208: Chapter 210: I¡¯m Here to Discuss Terms.JPG ¡°Master, the latest intelligence report indicates that the Lords seem to have given up on expanding their territories and are now further purging internal threats,¡± Black Hand reported to Qin Muye through the Magic Network. At this moment, Qin Muye was standing in front of a mecha, tinkering with it. It¡¯s lucky that he possessed the Human Race Bloodline; otherwise, with his previous frail body, he might not even have the physical strength for it. ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡± Qin Muye stopped his work, holding a partial design drawing for comparison and measurement against the mecha part, and casually asked. ¡°They are quite ruthless, beginning to thoroughly investigate all forces eroded by the Ancient Gods. Once they find any followers inclined towards them, they execute them without mercy,¡± Black Hand said. ¡°Not bad, these tall folks are not bureaucratic,¡± Qin Muye said with a slight sigh of relief. When their own lives were in danger, the Lords didn¡¯t hesitate to act decisively against the natives. Qin Muye took action as well. Wherever his Floating City went, he would strike, cleansing the land with a blast as long as the concentration of the Ancient God¡¯s Power exceeded the standard, regardless of location. After providing his data earlier, Qin Muye considerately listed 999 Ancient God Power Detectors for one Gold Coin each at the auction house. Their primary purpose was to detect the ancient god content in elemental and magic power in the air, to serve as an indicator of the extent of erosion by the ancient gods in that area. That was for external use. Qin Muye used something more high-end, a direct energy detection and analysis device. Not only was its range larger, but it was also more precise and multifunctional, with some added targeting capabilities. With this device, there was no need to worry about whether the enemy was lying in ambush or not; he could just bombard them from afar. ¡°There¡¯s another matter, the Wisdom Tree intends to communicate with you. Would you like to meet?¡± Black Hand asked. ¡°The Wisdom Tree? What does he want with me?¡± Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled. He had met the Wisdom Tree twice before, and both times the Wisdom Tree had acted arrogantly, as if trying to deceive him, hence Qin Muye¡¯s general negative perception of it. ¡°It¡¯s about the Ancient Gods, but he didn¡¯t specify what exactly. However, from the latest intelligence we¡¯ve collected, he seems to be struggling to cope.¡± ¡°The reason is he knows too much, which has led to a quite severe erosion by the ancient gods.¡± Black Hand summarized the intelligence and presented what he thought was the most likely speculation to Qin Muye. ¡°The more you know, the more severe the erosion? These Ancient Gods really have an indescribable vibe...¡± Qin Muye commented. In his view, the Ancient Gods were more or less like dormant large-scale nuclear reactors that were now activating but leaking radiation due to inadequate protection, what they called ¡°erosion.¡± But the idea that more knowledge led to more severe erosion gave him a strange sense of de?ja? vu. Qin Muye casually wiped the dirt from his hands before responding, ¡°Let¡¯s skip the pleasantries. What do you want from me?¡± ¡°This concerns the Ancient God. Do you have a solution?¡± Without further courtesy, the Wisdom Tree went straight to the point. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a solution, but it¡¯s not feasible. You should know about the Ancient God Vaccine and Ancient God Special Medicine I¡¯ve released. The vaccine isn¡¯t likely to be of any use now, but the special medicine still has an effect. As long as everyone takes it, they won¡¯t fully recover but will at least not be affected a second time by the Ancient God.¡± Qin Muye spoke quite casually; everyone knew what to do, but the problem was it couldn¡¯t be done. The Wisdom Tree fell silent for a long time before continuing, ¡°I want you to provide shelter for the Wood Elf race. They will serve you, and all the Wood Elves can become strong Archers, Forest Patrol, and Druids. If you protect them, you will gain a powerful force.¡± ¡°You could just go to Feiyun, ranked fifth. I remember he specializes in elves. I specialize in Spirit Monsters; we¡¯re not walking the same path.¡± Qin Muye refused. To think they¡¯d present him with burdens and act as if they were doing him a favor. Did they think Qin Muye was a fool? ¡°Seems like you won¡¯t last long due to the Ancient God Erosion. Let¡¯s lay our cards on the table. What do you want, and what price are you willing to pay?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t boast about Wood Elves or promise benefits. I want to see real advantages.¡± The Qin Muye of the past might have needed to beat around the bush with others, but not anymore. If they wanted to talk, they had to meet his interests; otherwise, he¡¯d just walk away. He would lose some benefits, but he would also avoid some risks. ¡°Cultivate a Level 7 Hero for the Wood Elves, and I¡¯ll give you all the knowledge in my mind,¡± the Wisdom Tree proposed. Qin Muye didn¡¯t respond immediately, pondering the pros and cons. Level 7, meaning Level 70, wasn¡¯t something easy to achieve. ¡°Find someone else. I can¡¯t do that.¡± He wasn¡¯t accustomed to playing nanny to anyone, and he wasn¡¯t desperate for the knowledge inside the Wisdom Tree¡¯s mind. The other party had clearly reached the third stage of erosion and somehow managed to resist, but this situation wouldn¡¯t last long. ¡°Then heal me, and I will...¡± The Wisdom Tree began once more. But Qin Muye interrupted before it could finish, ¡°These proposals of yours aren¡¯t practical. You¡¯re certainly beyond saving. This is your last chance to make an offer. If we can make a deal, we will; if not, that¡¯s it.¡± If Qin Muye had the ability to heal the Wisdom Tree, he would have already developed a medicine for the third stage. ¡°Create a shelter for the Wood Elves that can avoid the erosion of the Ancient God¡¯s Power. It doesn¡¯t have to be like your Floating City, and ensure that my sanity remains intact until the shelter is complete. We will provide the materials and resources for the construction.¡± The Wisdom Tree¡¯s gaze fixed on Qin Muye through the screen. Qin Muye stood up, ¡°You should have started with that. It¡¯s decided then. I¡¯ll arrange for Spirit Monsters to survey the area. The design and budget will be ready in about two days, and then Spirit Monsters will negotiate with you.¡± ¡°As for your condition, third stage is beyond hope, but suppressing it is still possible, especially since you¡¯re still able to maintain your self-awareness. Who knows, you might save yourself with your willpower.¡± Chapter 209: 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of Races Chapter 209: Chapter 211: The Ancient God in Memories, Mother of Thousands of Races ¡°How long will it take for the wood elf shelter to be completed with the current efficiency?¡± Qin Muye asked in the Magic Network. ¡°Three days will be enough, but the Wisdom Tree might not last that long,¡± Blackhand predicted simply. Qin Muye was only responsible for the design and corresponding resource estimates; other matters were handled by spirit monsters. After all, he couldn¡¯t be expected to personally supervise such trivial matters. ¡°Hmm, I see. When the Wisdom Tree dies, bring its body back to me, I still have a use for it,¡± Qin Muye said. Since it was going to die anyway, it might turn into one of the Ancient God¡¯s Minions due to the invasion of the Ancient God¡¯s Power post-mortem. It would be better to drag it back for study as a sample. The Wisdom Tree also had a rank of 6 and was particularly long-lived, even older than some divine beings. Its body was extremely valuable, so Qin Muye couldn¡¯t possibly let go of it. He wanted both the knowledge in its mind and its physical form. ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Blackhand naturally had no issues. As for the wood elves, they no longer had a say in the matter. The reason was simple: now, the Floating City was hovering right above them. If they dared to resist, a single blast would send them on their way. What about the agreement with the Wisdom Tree? The agreement only mentioned helping to build a shelter capable of resisting the power of the Ancient Gods and ensuring the sanity of the Wisdom Tree until the shelter was completed. It didn¡¯t mention ensuring the safety of the wood elves¡¯ lives¡ªif they knew what was good for them, Blackhand might just grab the tree and leave; if not, even the wood elves themselves couldn¡¯t be saved. Times had changed; even during the Wisdom Tree¡¯s prime, their forces weren¡¯t afraid, let alone now with the Wisdom Tree nearly ready to perish. Qin Muye also pondered whether the Wisdom Tree knew about the Ancient God. He had inquired; the Wisdom Tree was not a divine being and seemed to have existed long ago. It appeared in exceedingly early records, and magic¡¯s genesis and the use of magic power were somewhat intertwined with it. To Qin Muye, it felt like a prophet, and even the emergence of some divine beings couldn¡¯t be separated from the Wisdom Tree. It seemed like a hand pushing the entire Magic Continent forward. Qin Muye didn¡¯t know if this was a coincidence or intentional, but he preferred to assume it was intentional based on the principle of caution. The Wisdom Tree was a fierce entity; it had sent its memory during the construction started by the spirit monsters¡ªa crystal ball-like item that looked quite normal. [Corrupted Wisdom Tree¡¯s Memory] [Rank: High] [Attribute] [Knowledge+1] Although it was a single-use item, it was deemed a treasure by ¡°Lord Era,¡± even though its attribute increase was quite absurd as a high-ranked treasure, adding only one point. ¡°Is this damn thing a Rank 7~8? Rank 9 seems too low; it¡¯s at least on the level of Chaos Chaos and God in Eden Garden,¡± Qin Muye calmed down. He realized why the success of the recent Ancient God Revival was not about destroying the Ancient God but letting it return to silence, to sleep quietly again. The reason was simple. The moment he saw her, Qin Muye knew that it was impossible to destroy this Mother of Races because as long as life existed on the Magic Continent, she would never die. She was the origination of all races in the world. Be it animals or plants, even elements and magic power, she encompassed everything. ¡°Ancient Gods, meaning gods of the ancient days ¡ª truly terrifying,¡± he muttered. ¡°Damn, the Wisdom Tree tricked me!¡± Qin Muye¡¯s expression darkened. Compared to other races, the Wisdom Tree was a direct descendant of the Mother of Races, existing on the Magic Continent since ancient times. ¡°This old trickster wants to trap me; his real intention must be to resurrect his mother. Did he really think he was the ultimate?¡± He knew that his existence was an obstacle to the Mother of Races. Although they currently had the upper hand, it did not mean that there wouldn¡¯t be any accidents. The Lords were too powerful. Coupled with the logistics provided by Qin Muye, the Wisdom Tree considered cutting off their supplies first, then defeating them one by one. An Ancient God¡¯s offspring being corrupted by Ancient God¡¯s Power? Nonsense, most likely the power he released was intentional. ¡°Apart from the Wisdom Tree, the Mother of Races has many direct descendants just waiting for this opportunity to restore ancient glory.¡± A Rank 6 Magic Continent couldn¡¯t bear the return of the Mother of Races from death, but a Rank 7 Magic Continent was sufficient. As long as the Mother of Races revived, the Magic Continent would also grow stronger and expand because of her presence. Initially, the Wisdom Tree was not Rank 6, but as the Magic Continent gradually declined, its own power also fell to Rank 6. However, to welcome the revival of the Mother of Races, the Wisdom Tree and other direct descendants did not advance to Rank 7, since Rank 7 would consume the essence of the Magic Continent, making the revival of the Mother of Races even more difficult. Furthermore, they used various methods to obstruct and delay the Lords¡¯ advancement to Rank 7, but for the Lords, they simply lacked the conditions needed to advance. ¡°So, we were originally enemies with the entire world. No wonder my Ancient God Vaccine and Ancient God Special Medicine have such poor sales in the native forces; the high ranks are all people from the Ancient God. What can I use to fight them?¡± Qin Muye spoke coldly. He didn¡¯t care about their schemes and tricks, as long as they were not used against him. If they wanted to play, they could play however they liked, but if it came to him, they shouldn¡¯t blame him for fighting back fiercely. The era of swallowing grievances had passed. ¡°Shadow, prepare. Slaughter all the Wood Elves and cripple the Wisdom Tree. I want to use its heartwood as a collectible,¡± Qin Muye immediately ordered. When the power was weak, endure and hide; but now with sufficient strength, why allow others to manipulate easily? Chapter 210: 212: Eldest Son - Wisdom Tree Chapter 210: Chapter 212: Eldest Son ¨C Wisdom Tree ¡°` The massacre was imminent, and the Wood Elves had no defense whatsoever; the Spirit Monsters working simply drew weapons from within their Stone Statue Ghost Armor and hacked the surrounding Wood Elves to death on the spot. Heroes of the Spirit Monsters, led by Tian Qi and Demon Blood, advanced towards the Wisdom Tree, casting an interwoven array of magic that took the Wisdom Tree completely by surprise. Seeing this, the Wisdom Tree knew its actions had been exposed. As for whether he had successfully schemed against Qin Muye, he had no idea, as he could not see through the reality inside the Floating City. Nevertheless, he started to fight back... only to get hit by a cannon blast. A large wound appeared on his trunk, oozing sap that began to heal, but the roar of cannon fire and the interspersed laser beams left the Wisdom Tree utterly unable to respond. ¡°A mere group of Spirit Monsters dares to strike at the progeny of the great race¡¯s Mother¡ªfrom the lowly Mage¡¯s creations to those who dare injure the noble firstborn of Kusun!!!¡± The bellowing of the Wisdom Tree sounded like impotent fury; the power of the Ancient God started to boil within him, his once green body turning to ashen grey as his flexible branches began to rigidify, turning into tough, tentacle-like appendages. He was trying to revert to his identity as the son of the Ancient God. Regrettably, it was too late; the Wisdom Tree had overestimated himself and underestimated the strength of the Lords in ¡°Lord Era.¡± Moreover, the enemy was advancing towards Rank 7. Previously with no life-threatening danger, there was no reason to ascend to Rank 7. Now, with his life nearly beaten out of him, he hadn¡¯t expected a mere Rank 4 to possess such strength. Now, he could no longer care that ascending to Rank 7 would consume the essence of the Magic Continent; his priority was to eliminate this peculiarly powerful group of Spirit Monsters. But soon, he realized all the Spirit Monsters had retreated, even the Spirit Monster Heroes besieging him vanished the moment he began advancing towards Rank 7. He wasn¡¯t an idiot¡ªhe knew something was amiss and could not help a sinking feeling in his heart¡ªbut with the arrow already nocked, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue pressing on towards Rank 7. Even though his former power far exceeded Rank 7, he was unlike the Lords who ascended simply by completing tasks. As a native, he suffered numerous disadvantages in this regard. Looking up at the enormous Floating City above him, he could see a terrifying energy gradually filling up. The next moment, a barrage of crimson, gemstone-like projectiles, each spanning a hundred meters and dragging long tails of flame, rained down towards him. A spatial distortion followed immediately, and the Floating City that had been suspended above him instantaneously moved away. ¡°No!!!¡± The missiles hit their target with precision; what seemed like physical movement was actually a treacherous space-targeted deployment. Released one second and arriving in the embrace of the Wisdom Tree before it could react, it had no time to respond. All the missiles exploded, unleashing tremendous force. The barrage was not composed of just one type of missile but mixed with Crimson Fission Bombs, Hell Fusion Cluster Bombs, Element Annihilation Devices, Magic Corrosive Phosphorus Fire Bombs, and various other ammunitions. This item wasn¡¯t a book, but rather a piece of heartwood, which likely came from a Wisdom Tree. Thus, keeping it as a collectible was pointless. It would be better to trade it for something else. Feiyun was part of the Elf Clan and his territory was a tree; as for not being Rank 6, that was none of Qin Muye¡¯s concern. In other words, the other party couldn¡¯t possibly resist the requirements of the Territory Ascension Scroll. Garden Elves and Fire Spirit Monsters were the base offer. These two types of creatures were closely related to Spirit Monsters, which could help Qin Muye with cross-referencing. It would take ages to collect these by himself; it was better to let Feiyun do it for him. As for the trade, the blueprints for these two troop types were the base, without which there was no point in discussing further. Only with these could negotiations proceed. As for anything else, without this foundation, no matter how good the offers were, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t trade. He would rather keep them for his collection than exchange them for other items. For him, there wasn¡¯t really anything urgently needed. And what about Dungeon Scrolls? Even if Feiyun had them, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t exchange for them. He was tempted, yes, but he didn¡¯t have any scrolls to exchange, as most had been used already. ¡°Yes, Master, I will take care of it immediately,¡± Blackhand replied, relieved as he took the heartwood, calculating how to get a good deal in the trade. But Qin Muye¡¯s thoughts were elsewhere: Where were the other offspring of the racial mother? The Wisdom Tree was the eldest son, but not an only son. There had to be other hidden progeny; otherwise, how could the Wisdom Tree alone exert influence across the entire Magic Continent? Moreover, their attributes and talents had to be disguised or hidden; otherwise, if his Reconnaissance Skill couldn¡¯t detect them, how could other lords¡¯ skills fail to notice? Unfortunately, the memories bestowed by the Wisdom Tree were incomplete; the knowledge was complete, though, with nine parts true and one part false, all to obscure the memory of the racial mother within. Providing entirely fabricated knowledge would have been risky, as Qin Muye could have easily discerned the discrepancy, causing unforeseen complications if he decided to take action. One must invest to achieve one¡¯s goals. For the Wisdom Tree, as long as Qin Muye glimpsed the racial mother, he would likely become tainted and turn into a minion of the Ancient Gods. Unfortunately for the Wisdom Tree, however, the bloodline Qin Muye had crafted was fiercely wild, thwarting its plan and entrapping itself instead. The memories of the other offspring of the racial mother were naturally incomplete, stemming from a very ancient time when there were no race gods, only the one Innate God, the racial mother. It was something like a twisted version of the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, except this maternal figure was far stronger than Gaia. All the races of the Magic Continent, including magic power and elements, were born from Her. Before that, elements had life, and so did magic power. This situation arose due to the World Energy Level falling, coupled with the racial mother¡¯s death. ¡°Another thing, find a way to locate the remaining offspring of the racial mother¡ªthey all represent Golden Treasure Chests,¡± Qin Muye instructed Blackhand once more. Such tasks, of course, were for his subordinate Spirit Monsters to handle, while he awaited the results. He couldn¡¯t possibly take action himself¡ªwhere would he find the time? He had a huge list of experiments to attend to. By now, his territory was a complete system with skilled Spirit Monster heroes and exclusive troops in every profession. It was impossible for Qin Muye to investigate every small matter personally. Chapter 211: 213: The Buyer of the Lords Ascension Scroll Chapter 211: Chapter 213: The Buyer of the Lord¡¯s Ascension Scroll [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the catalog and long press the chapter to re-download] As for his original Learning Ability, Academic Research, and Scholar Profession? Bai Qingyun scoffed at these. One added Knowledge and the other extra Experience; he had plenty of such talents. Why didn¡¯t he do it? The reason was simple: he wasn¡¯t as fierce as Qin Muye, nor as strong as the True Dragon Emperor, and he didn¡¯t want to expose his identity as a Reincarnator. As for the chance of intercepting the Black Hand, that was even less reliable because Bai Qingyun discovered that all such opportunities involving the Black Hand were provided by Qin Muye, not found or stolen, indeed the entire territory¡¯s Spirit Monster opportunities were the same, all dependent on Qin Muye alone. As for how Qin Muye managed to win, he was curious but chose not to delve deeper. Every Lord has their own secrets, just like their Professions and Talents. It was just a server after all. For him, abandoning it was no big deal; it wasn¡¯t worth the risk. Did he really think he was there to save the Magic Continent? If he used the Server Transfer Token now, he wouldn¡¯t be able to receive the rewards from this event. If there really were any, Qin Muye would have gotten them long ago with his methods. This series of strong individuals being corrupted and contaminated by the Ancient God, and each striving toward Rank 7, had crumbled despite divine help in his previous life, ultimately forcing them to flee helplessly. This Territory Ascension Scroll¡¤Wisdom Tree seemed tailor-made for him, the difference between the Wisdom Oak and the Wisdom Tree was like night and day. This left Bai Qingyun somewhat dumbfounded, as it was the first time he had encountered such a situation. Why was this Lord of the Red Wind Territory so wealthy? In his view, other Lords might rely on talent, profession, and strength, but this Lord of the Red Wind Territory relied on luck. How else could he have so many great treasures? It surely couldn¡¯t be that he made them himself; that was impossible because he had potential Divine Artisans, Alchemists, and heroic trajectories among his followers. Besides, he wasn¡¯t out to kill but for the opponent¡¯s opportunity. Killing the opponent would only turn an opportunity that could be acquired multiple times into a one-time thing. Who shears a sheep by killing it? Only by continually shearing can one gain enough opportunities. Thinking of all this made Bai Qingyun extremely eager. Once he upgraded his Wisdom Oak to a Wisdom Tree, he was confident he could catch up with the True Dragon Emperor, with the innate difference in territories laid plain before him. Otherwise, there really were no other options, not even the Elf Clan was guaranteed to have some architectural blueprints of Garden Elf troops. Like other people¡¯s territories, their inherent buildings and troop enhancement trees were all quite formidable. Apart from good fortune, they were extremely powerful logistical troops that could play a huge role even in the later stages of a Divine Country of Rank 8. Wasn¡¯t it just to earn some Points and obtain ten chosen Treasures? In his eyes, Qin Muye was merely tangible without any divinity, because it merely changed the nature of things. However, if he used the Territory Ascension Scroll, he would obtain the corresponding legacy building, like Qin Muye¡¯s dried up Magic Pool, due to the poor quality of his territory. Initially, he still felt hopeful about the situation, but as it worsened, the absence of a corrupted Wisdom Tree did not affect the subsequent Revival of the Ancient God, unless he could prematurely kill those ancient powers that would resurrect due to the Ancient God¡¯s Power. Bai Qingyun wanted to remove the shadow between him and Qin Muye. It¡¯s clear that killing was no longer an option, for both the shadow and Qin Muye were under multi-layered protection within the Different Plane of the Floating City, unreachable to him. Rank 6 was a Kingdom, Rank 7 was an Empire, Rank 8 was a Divine Country, and Rank 9 was beyond his knowledge as he only reached Rank 8 in his past life. ¡°As long as the Lord of Red Wind Territory starts doubting the shadow, then I have a chance. Afterward, relying on the content of the Life Script to make friends and gain their trust, meet in a month or two, and this opportunity will roll in.¡± ¡°This Lord of Red Wind Territory has really given me a tough problem,¡± Yang Feiyun couldn¡¯t help but say with a bitter smile. ¡°How can this Lord of Red Wind Territory be so timid, he doesn¡¯t even show his face?¡± Bai Qingyun said with a bit of frustration. ¡°Thinking about it now, the other must have been incredibly lucky at that time, the Talent of the Crimson Ancestor must have been a fluke.¡± ¡°I hope the Elf Divine doesn¡¯t mess around, otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for taking action,¡± Yang Feiyun started recruiting Rank 6 troops; his Rank 6 troop buildings had already been constructed, and now all he needed was to recruit. ¡°Territory Ascension Scroll? How could such a thing appear at this stage, and from the Wisdom Tree? Did this Lord of Red Wind Territory slaughter the Wisdom Tree?¡± Yang Feiyun was utterly confused. ¡°It seems this life has really changed a lot. It¡¯s good the Wisdom Tree is dead; at least it won¡¯t fall in two months.¡± ¡°It seems I still need to advance my Rank. Otherwise, the Elf Divine might not even care to see me,¡± Yang Feiyun¡¯s expression changed, and he decisively began to promote his own Rank and the reward level of his territory, bringing it to Rank 6. ¡°Maybe... I can undermine the trust between the Lord of Red Wind Territory and this Hero, and then it will be easy to capture.¡± ¡°The blueprints for the Fire Spirit Monster are easy to get, but not for the Garden Elf. This thing is only found in legacy buildings unless you seek out the Elf Divine because there are simply no regular blueprints available,¡± ¡°I must find a way around that Hero known as ¡®Shadow,¡¯ who manages the territory.¡± ¡°I must figure out a way to meet them in person. They could give such massive opportunities to their troops, the opportunities on them must be beyond my imagination.¡± ... Chapter 212: 214: Ancient Gods Descendants Hunting Plan Chapter 212: Chapter 214: Ancient God¡¯s Descendants Hunting Plan [Additional update: garbled. Restored by 3:50 am. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°Now that we have a lead on a Rank 5 Spirit Monster, we can optimize the bloodline and further implement Magic Transformation.¡± ¡°There is some sense to it. Such Longevity Species may indeed live that long, but if it¡¯s a case of feigned death, it¡¯s unlikely to be in the Burial Land.¡± ¡°We have to take action, and given the current situation, killing one is profiting one. We¡¯ll start by digging up the grave of the Moonstone Elf Queen. If she¡¯s there, great; if not, we¡¯ll just have to wipe out the Elf Clan.¡± ¡°The action must be swift, precise, and ruthless. We absolutely cannot let other races discover what we¡¯re doing. The situation with the Wisdom Tree must have already fermented by now, but the lack of action indicates the other Ancient God¡¯s Descendants are still watching. Once they break through to Rank 7, we¡¯ll lose our edge.¡± ¡°On the other hand, the luck of the Garden Elf¡¯s garden is a bit tricky to handle, as their luck derives from divinity.¡± ¡°Anyway, now that we have the item, who cares what the situation is? Isn¡¯t this just a Lamp God? Looking at this thing, there¡¯s even one in his warehouse.¡± ¡°Garden Elf, Fire Spirit Monster, and Divine Spirit? How come there¡¯s this thing too...¡± ¡°Is it really that difficult to obtain the troop building blueprints of the Garden Elf?¡± ¡°It¡¯s no big deal without the Elemental Essence, as soon as we construct the Prayer Altar, we¡¯ll be able to recruit Divine Spirits.¡±@@@@ ¡°Thus, the death of the Wisdom Tree may have already startled the snake.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp intake of breath. If they were really pushed to desperation, wouldn¡¯t that lead to a group of Rank 7 Alien Clan powerhouses emerging? ¡°If possible, it seems we could capture a Divine being for experimental purposes...¡± Qin Muye thought about this; after all, he had never researched a race¡¯s god. This was the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the chaos, especially a certain Elf God who had been beaten into seclusion. ¡°It seems the Divine Spirit could be further refined into the Spirit Monster.¡± ¡°Yes, master, I¡¯ll arrange it immediately.¡± Black Hand naturally understood Qin Muye¡¯s meaning; if this Moonstone Queen wasn¡¯t dead, it¡¯s unlikely she would really bury herself. ¡°It¡¯s a sure loss...¡± ¡°There¡¯s still some time before we reach Rank 5. Let¡¯s first perfect the Demon Statue Level Mecha. With this large combat force, at least in the future when facing enemies like the Wisdom Tree with large physiques, we¡¯ll have sufficient killing power instead of relying solely on firepower coverage.¡± ¡°In that case, could the primeval characters of the other races also be offspring of the Race Mother...¡± ¡°Is it possible they are in suspended animation? The Wisdom Tree has lived for so long, as an offspring of the Race Mother, it¡¯s unlikely they have such short lifespans.¡± Black Hand spoke simply, then called up a record, which appeared to have located the burial site of the Moonstone Elf Queen. Qin Muye pondered for a moment, after all, who would want to be buried underground for such a long time? The average person really couldn¡¯t stand it. As Qin Muye resisted this information, his mind also took a quick search on this Elf Queen, this was at least a figure from tens of thousands of years ago. Qin Muye cautioned with a word, he could deal with the sixth tier, but he had no way to cope with the seventh tier. As for asking others for help, he eventually gave up on the idea, as the current situation had become too unclear for him. The might of the mothers of races was becoming increasingly terrifying; a misstep could likely lead to a level eight¡¯s downfall. Qin Muye planned to use the Lamp God as a personal Magic Network assistant, somewhat like artificial intelligence, but it wouldn¡¯t be widely available. Instead, it would serve as a secondary system equipment for Spirit Monsters to assist them in daily combat, work, and so forth. Qin Muye, naturally, chose to save his own skin rather than his impoverished Daoist fellows; since the situation had irrevocably deteriorated, he was ready to flee. If those people were still alive, they might hold positions like Supreme Elders of their race, living in seclusion but remotely controlling everything, possessing immense power. He knew about Divinity, similar to the special bloodline of divine beings. This Garden Elf inherited the divinity of the God of Elves, and that¡¯s why it was able to possess the ability of Luck. With Divinity, Qin Muye figured he could tinker a bit to produce something similar from his own body, for example, the Clan Favor inherent in his Human Race Bloodline, which was an embodiment of divinity. He roughly calculated it, and it was indeed very useful. The only difficulty was how to create a symbiotic problem, first, he lacked Elemental Essence, which made the transformation a bit troublesome. He didn¡¯t plan to actually separate it into two buildings; instead, he thought of integrating them into one. The development of weapons and the reform of firepower cannot stop for a single moment; otherwise, falling behind means taking a beating. Even though a Random Dungeon Scroll wasn¡¯t obtained this time, uncovering a Territory Ascension Scroll was still a big win for him. Otherwise, merely looking at data on paper, Qin Muye would be merely an armchair general with no practical use. Although it gave him plenty of inspiration, without actual data support, no matter how many ideas he had, they were like pie in the sky; tangible transformation was needed. If he weren¡¯t unable to leave now, he would even consider taking the Different Plane Floating City to the Horror Universe to plunder the technology of other alien civilizations. That is to say, if Qin Muye wanted to enhance the luck of Spirit Monsters, he... would need genuine Garden Elves for the experiment. This could also be used as a signal node and a future Spell Slot receiver server. The raw materials were relatively simple, Elemental Essence. Feiyun probably went all out, having ascended to the sixth tier to trouble the God of Elves. The specifics of the situation were unclear to him, but afterwards, the God of Elves shut himself away. It wasn¡¯t really a big secret; many records mention that this Moonstone Elf Queen was the first Elf and led the Elves to establish their current status. The mother of races, this Ancient God, is definitely an existence beyond the ninth tier, not just any ordinary deity; otherwise, she couldn¡¯t have caused such a situation. Chapter 213: 215: The Fall of the Elf Kings Royal Court Chapter 213: Chapter 215: The Fall of the Elf King¡¯s Royal Court [Additional scrambled code, restored at 3:50 am. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press on the chapter, and re-download.] ¡°She couldn¡¯t have escaped, could she...¡± ¡°As expected, it¡¯s a fake grave. The Moonstone Queen isn¡¯t dead,¡± Qin Muye said as he watched the video feed of the Moonstone Queen¡¯s tomb, where inside lay an elf skeleton. However, according to the analysis of the elements and magic power residue on the bones, it was definitely not the Moonstone Queen but merely an ordinary elf. ¡°We¡¯re still doing reverse analysis, which will take some time. The space device you developed, Master, doesn¡¯t involve much in the way of tracking capabilities,¡± explained the Spirit Monster at his side. ¡°Red Wind Lord, how dare you make a move. Aren¡¯t you afraid...¡± ¡°Has the location of the Elf God¡¯s Divine Country been backtracked yet?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, take it easy. These things can¡¯t be hurried. Even if we haven¡¯t found it, it¡¯s not a big deal. There¡¯s more than one way to catch the Elf God,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°She sure ran away fast. We¡¯ll deal with the Moonstone Queen first, and then, we can invite the Elf God over on some trumped-up charges,¡± Qin Muye pondered for a moment, deciding to let the Elf God go for now. ¡°Dead? It¡¯s highly unlikely since the settlement from the ¡®Lord Era¡¯ game hasn¡¯t been announced yet.¡± ¡°Lock onto the source of the energy fluctuations and initiate a Level 2 concentrated firepower strike.¡± ¡°Disguised very well, it must be a fake death,¡± Qin Muye thought for a while and concluded she hadn¡¯t died. ¡°Damn, this is kinda morbid,¡± Qin Muye noticed that the Moonstone Queen had started a desperate struggle, as masses of flesh began to regenerate amidst the barrage of gunfire, with a grotesque face continuously healing from the shrapnel wounds, while countless elemental energies swirled to form a protective line attempting to resist the gunfire. ¡°This is burning through a lot of resources, nearly three million in reserve magic power poured in, and almost 5% of the ammunition stockpile used. War really is all about the money,¡± Qin Muye observed his reserve magic power and various munitions supplies. ¡°Thankfully, I manufacture my own munitions and control the raw materials, but I need to stock up more.¡± ¡°Huh, there seemed to be a spatial fluctuation just now, as if someone was peering through?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit before opening this treasure box. The priority now is to capture the Elf God.¡± [...] [...]@@@@ [You have received a Golden Treasure Chest (Hero).] [A magnificent...] If there¡¯s no settlement in half an hour... then Qin Muye might as well go for a cover strike for an hour. The sounds of indignation were not yet fully uttered before they were drowned out by a series of explosions. The person had already fled, and it was too late to chase, but as the saying goes, ¡®you can run from the monk, but not from the temple.¡¯ When he brings the Floating City for a personal visit later, he¡¯ll ensure they come clean. Time quickly lapsed into twenty minutes, and it seemed that the Moonstone Queen could no longer feign indifference, having not expected Qin Muye to be so ruthlessly indiscriminate in his assault. If all else fails, he could seek out Feiyun. Having recently clashed with the Elf Deity, paying a price for a location or spatial coordinates was not an issue, and it wasn¡¯t a big deal anyway. As the results of the ¡°Lord Era¡± were calculated, Qin Muye also breathed a sigh of relief, with all the firepower ceasing at the same moment. With continuous concentrated fire from the level 2 firepower, the once steadily rising energy fluctuations of the adversary began to grow chaotic. Under the relentless cries of the Moonstone Queen, the massive group of flesh was eventually torn apart and at last, evaporated by high temperatures and eliminated by the elements. So even though he had some threads to follow, actually catching the adversary was not so easy. He had thought it might be one of the Ancient God¡¯s Descendants, but looking at the outcome, he couldn¡¯t help but fall silent. He thought, since the Garden Elf¡¯s luck can¡¯t be separated from the Elf Deity, he should take away everything, otherwise what to do if the Ancient God returns and it leads to death. He didn¡¯t plan to have someone go down and scout. As a Lord with the power of money, he could keep firing for another half an hour to see if this thing could survive. He had the data on paper, but not actual data. His action was sudden and without warning; how could the Elf Clan possibly be prepared for it? It was all to ensure the best means of stockpiling supplies. Currently, he only had level 3 firepower, with the highest level designed to confront 7th tier enemies, operating at full or even overloaded capacity. It was unclear whether it would be enough to defeat Qin Muye. The recent standard bombardment was level 1, mostly using conventional weapons. Otherwise, what could be done? It would be unreasonable to insist on a constant struggle. When facing particularly difficult enemies, like the Moonstone Queen advancing towards the 7th tier, higher-level weapons and equipment must be employed. If there¡¯s no further activity, Qin Muye would then have no choice but to wrap up and leave. If there was truly a hero, they would have already stormed into Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City for a rampage, rather than being beaten until not even energy fluctuations remained. The entire Elf King¡¯s Royal Court had already been turned to ruins after the bombardment, and unless one was an invincible 6th tier within the same realm, it would be impossible to withstand such a massive firepower attack. As for who was being attacked, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t see. Amidst the chaos of various ammunition and the wild surge of energies, explosions, decay, and more, visibility for even a centimeter was a sign that his firepower coverage had been too modest. As for the possible existence of Ancient God¡¯s Descendants in other races, that would be dealt with later. The priority was to boost the overall luck. The family knows its own affairs, and the Spirit Monster was sweating with urgency. Chapter 214: 216: The Divine Dripping with Wealth Chapter 214: Chapter 216: The Divine Dripping with Wealth [Additional content gibberish, recovery at 3:50 AM; if unable to recover, open the table of contents and press and hold the chapter to redownload] Previously, it was through trade, now it¡¯s through robbery; it¡¯s just a change in the way of obtaining resources. Then, gradually render the other party powerless, and when the time comes, not only will I be able to free myself, but I¡¯ll also gain such a powerful Floating City. Just thinking about it is a bit exciting. This Lord Rel Wind even wants Spirit Monsters, not to mention their own Elf Clan¡¯s deity; as long as I surrender, the other party will definitely give me better treatment. This is killing several birds with one stone, and with these actions as cover, it also helps avoid alerting other Ancient Gods that his main target isn¡¯t them but the Divine. This put the God of the Elves in such a frustrating situation, yet he dared not lash out. He could never have imagined how a Tier 4 Blessed Lord had suddenly become so powerful, when he was just an ant that could easily be crushed by him. This God of the Elves is related to the Garden Elves from the Origin Garden, and Qin Muye obviously has to ensure his safety. Otherwise, how can he conduct his research? This couldn¡¯t be possible; although the Magic Continent has magic, it¡¯s not omnipotent. An ear-piercing cutting noise filled the skies, and not far away, the Divine Country of the God of the Elves, as if stripped of its cover, was starkly exposed before Qin Muye. It¡¯s somewhat sad to think about, but no matter, he probably won¡¯t do much to me. After all, I am also the God of the Elves, at least a source of power. I heard that the Blessed Lord likes to recruit the strong, so when the time comes for him to recruit me, I¡¯ll just play hard to get and then agree. He doesn¡¯t believe that two worlds with seemingly similar things would actually be the same, just like the Lamp God in Aladdin¡¯s lamp and the Spirit Monsters on the Magic Continent might look similar but differ fundamentally in power. It seems that because Qin Muye had destroyed the Elf Royal Court, all the Clans and Houses felt as if they were walking on thin ice. The Divine Country of the deities and Hell follow roughly the same pattern, of course, this is only in appearance, and in reality, they are worlds apart. Spirit Monsters can¡¯t grant wishes, but a Lamp God can, even though the Lamp God is somewhat abstract and not all wishes can be fulfilled. It was even once logically overwhelmed by Qin Muye, but nonetheless, it¡¯s a Divine Artifact and certainly stronger than a Spirit Monster. Now with a large business, Spirit Monsters of all types, including financiers, clerks, and the like, are all available. Otherwise, how could Black Hand manage the affairs so orderly? Qin Muye needs various resources for his research, Spirit Monsters need various resources to become stronger, and maintaining the whole Different Plane¡¯s Floating City also requires a lot of resources. After hearing this, Qin Muye pondered for a moment and felt it made some sense. Although Hell had become the Exotic Realm Lock, it still retained its functions. Qin Muye and other Lords are completely different systems. Other Lords might be affected by public opinion, righteousness, and so on, but Qin Muye isn¡¯t. He isn¡¯t an ancient person from a complete feudal society, but rather someone who has gone through nine years of compulsory education and ten years of hard study, a person of two lifetimes.@@@@ As for Qin Muye¡¯s actions, other Lords didn¡¯t take them to heart. They were preoccupied with their issues; how could they have the energy to fuss over Qin Muye¡¯s matters? Opposite him is an Iron Blood Warrior, next door is a Harpy Hero who has been locked up for who knows how long. The counterpart is the God of Elves, who is actually an asexual being. Don¡¯t ask how Qin Muye knows this; he read it in some Mage¡¯s notes. The Silver Star Alliance, uncorrupted by Nobility and power, was once very capable, unlike the Silver Star Alliance of today, which anyone can trample on. The Divine Country of the opponent is also quite unique. It is like a garden filled with a large number of exotic flowers and herbs, as well as various magical creatures. There were those who wanted to use public opinion to forcefully pressure Qin Muye. Unfortunately, Qin Muye was completely isolated from the outside world. Such public opinion couldn¡¯t affect him at all. No matter how much uproar they caused, it was just idle chatter and had no impact on him whatsoever. A large amount of resources were transported into the resource warehouse inside the Floating City. Spirit Monsters were taking inventory and marking, then uploading the records to the Magic Network, where they were accounted for by specialized Spirit Monsters. The treasury was definitely lost, as for the Clan within his Divine Country... oh, no need for prayers now, for he had already seen it¡ªeveryone had been apprehended and locked up in the Prison, apparently captured in one swoop. ¡°Respected God of Elves, recently, the power of the Ancient Gods has been rampant. My master fears for your safety, so he has specifically come to invite you to our Floating City as a guest, incidentally ensuring your safety,¡± Demon Blood said with blood energy swirling around him, emphasizing the word ¡®safety¡¯. It meant that if you come willingly, your safety can be guaranteed; otherwise, it¡¯s not safe for you. ¡°Master, this God of Elves is truly dripping with wealth. It seems that being Divine is akin to a great treasure trove.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go with you,¡± the God of Elves finally caved in. If he didn¡¯t, he feared he would probably die. ¡°I¡¯m worried that if the Divine Country is gone, the God of Elves might die from the shock, or it may affect my subsequent research?¡± Qin Muye thought for a moment but decided not to devour it. He didn¡¯t lack a Divine Country of the God of Elves. ¡°So we¡¯ll replace him with someone else. First, go to the Dwarf Clan and slaughter their feigned-dead Golden King. Later, we¡¯ll use the Divine Country of the God of Dwarves to conduct an experiment,¡± he suggested. ¡°Yes, master,¡± Black Hand had, of course, no objections. After all, the misfortune wasn¡¯t his to bear. ¡°That¡¯s excellent, we will send someone to pick you up immediately,¡± Demon Blood said after finishing his words, the Floating City extended a bridge, forming a long passage placed into the torn gap of the Divine Country. ¡°Space Cutting through the door, don¡¯t care about anything once the door is open, just open fire!¡± ¡°Lord Red Wind¡¯s kindness is much appreciated, but as I supervise the affairs of the Elf Clan, it is inconvenient for me to leave. Please thank Lord Red Wind on my behalf,¡± the God of Elves said, his tone notably strained, indicating his unwillingness to go. ¡°Lord Red Wind, what are you trying to do?¡± The voice was quite stern, although it seemed a bit lacking in vigor. ¡°It¡¯s not bad, but we need to think of a way to dismantle the Divine Country, it doesn¡¯t seem too good to leave it,¡± Qin Muye remarked, casting a glance at the Divine Country that was slowly being emptied, feeling somewhat tempted. ... Chapter 215: 217: Vaguely Revealing a Corner of Ancient Secrets Chapter 215: Chapter 217: Vaguely Revealing a Corner of Ancient Secrets [Additional update scrambled, 3:50 recovery, if unable to recover open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] ¡°It¡¯s edible, but seems somewhat incompatible.¡± ¡°Moreover, there are clear signs of degeneration, it feels as though it was deliberately castrated.¡± ¡°Non-core abilities are good, you see. This means there won¡¯t be too much secrecy and restriction.¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t care about the other¡¯s core abilities, but wanted to optimize the Garden Elves¡¯ Luck ability. ¡°No additional effects, and the conversion rate is too low, probably only a one percent growth rate.¡± ¡°No wonder they are called Ancient Gods, perhaps the Mother of Race¡¯s plunge into Death is inseparable from these Divine beings.¡± ¡°Am I, damn it, caught in some sort of eternal, horrific scheme...¡± Qin Muye muttered, ¡°Probably not, this is the Magic Continent, and such things are unlikely to happen, seeing as they only appear in immortal or fantasy genres.¡± ¡°Interesting structure, but the God of Elves seems not to be a conventional Magic Creature. More like some kind of energy conglomerate, and precisely because of this condition, they have a distinct resistance to the Ancient God¡¯s Power.¡± ¡°Just thinking about the lifespan of Elves, they can hardly be considered heirloom RBQs, after all, they only live for two thousand years at most, and that¡¯s the longest-lived ones, most Elves don¡¯t even reach two thousand years.¡± ¡°This classification doesn¡¯t match, and besides, only the Ancient God¡¯s Descendants, some Longevity Species, have lifespans that last tens of thousands of years.¡± ¡°This mode of combination is rather interesting.¡± ¡°Just look at this state, these Divine beings themselves don¡¯t seem to be aware of their own true situation?¡± Qin Muye was a bit puzzled. ¡°Racial God? Is it because they acquired the authority of the Mother of Race?¡± ¡°Master, let¡¯s head to the Centaur Clan next, they are close by. The other Lords won¡¯t target them, and we can handle them easily,¡± Black Hand suggested. ¡°Low conversion, little growth, it really is too chicken-ribbed.¡± ¡°Finally found it, if we hadn¡¯t, who knows what extraordinary things might have been discovered from the body of the God of Elves.¡± The Treasure Box yielded only some special materials, which Qin Muye wasn¡¯t too impressed with. He initially just wanted to know about the things related to luck inside the body of the God of Elves, but unexpectedly, he found something even more nonsensical. From what he could see, neither the God of Elves nor the Garden Elves put much emphasis on this ability, but this did not prevent Qin Muye from valuing it. After all, he had initially gathered quite a lot of resources using the Spirit Monster¡¯s luck as his startup capital, and he thought it had great potential. As his research deepened, Qin Muye recorded a massive amount of data on the skill ¡®Garden Luck,¡¯ which perhaps should have been called ¡®Divine Luck¡¯ instead. Thus, every move of Qin Muye was under observation by all the Lords, and his uncharacteristic actions naturally attracted attention¡ªfirst he killed the Wisdom Tree, then exterminated the Elf Royal Court and captured the Elf God, and now he was assaulting the Dwarf Clan¡¯s Iron City and exterminated their God. He planned not to open it now but to save it up and see, after researching the Elf God and Garden Fairy, if he could elevate the luck of the Spirit Monsters before using it. Their suspicions were that Qin Muye planned to reap a harvest then escape, especially since most aspects of the Ancient God Revival event were disclosed by him. After some thought, Qin Muye decided to only plunder and not kill the other racial Gods, just keeping them intact. Indeed, the Divine beings¡¯ fervent strike against Ancient Gods, without being affected by the Ancient God¡¯s Power, was because they themselves were weapons against Ancient Gods, though they had been stripped of their blades and left with only the hilts. Thus, they had the will but not the power. This showed that the life of the Divine Country and the Divine beings were interconnected; the destruction of either would lead to the demise of the other. Add to that, where Ancient God Relics littered the land, the initial Ancient God Erosion shot up to 36% and was still rising, increasing almost daily. It all looked like disaster was looming in this event; even the True Dragon Emperor was barely holding on as Points soared recently, which was not a good sign as it signaled an explosive rise in Erosion, Ancient God Relics, and Ancient God¡¯s Minions. Even being a tier 6 entity, though not as powerful as a Lord, still held substantial power. These three major actions gave a rushed feeling. This had made the Exotic Realm Lock even more robust. The Exotic Realm Lock, transformed from Hell, looked similar to a Divine Country, but was entirely different, so one should not expect much from it, being incompatible with Qin Muye¡¯s system. If luck had truly been unparalleled, Qin Muye would have faced bad luck long ago, thus it was evident that the opponent¡¯s luck-based skills were not core skills but merely incidental benefits that ascended alongside the main beneficiary. Just as he was pondering, the Floating City began to jump again. Previously, it hadn¡¯t been so blatantly aggressive, seemingly triggered by Qin Muye¡¯s consecutive actions against the Elves and the Dwarf Clan. It¡¯s a pity for the opponent that their luck isn¡¯t better; otherwise, how could they be captured by Qin Muye and be put on the operating table? As for other things, he wasn¡¯t too fond of them either; who knew what might come out of them. As far as his actions arousing collective anger are concerned, he wasn¡¯t bothered at all, since he found that other Lords seemed to be joining in, their actions not just targeting Alien Clans and Divine beings but also other forces. It¡¯s not like they had their memories and brains cut out, right? Chapter 216: 218: Erosion Level 80%! Chapter 216: Chapter 218: Erosion Level 80%! [Additional chapters with garbled text will be restored by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°From the very start, there was never a chance, otherwise, I would have put in more effort.¡± ¡°Also, prepare to evacuate to the Horror Universe at any moment. Ensure all Spirit Monsters are ready, with no mistakes.¡± Qin Muye added. ¡°No one else has left either, probably to scavenge for events and resources.¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t think the other Lords still wanted to save the world, they were more likely packing up their valuables in preparation to leave. ¡°Yes, master, everything will be arranged properly,¡± Black Hand replied with a solemn expression. He too knew that the Magic Continent was beyond saving, and that the looting operation would need to be suspended. The focus now was on devising a better evacuation strategy. ¡°Hiss¡ªaren¡¯t these tendrils from the Monster Mother?¡± Qin Muye, observing the data sent by Black Hand through the Magic Network, noticed something enormous undulating beneath the soil. Every now and then, pale grey tendrils could be seen rising from the ground, forming enormous ravines before disappearing again. ¡°I plan to conscript all the Spirit Monsters scattered outside back here. Black Hand, arrange for their inspection,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°This is only at 80%. What if it reaches 90%? Wouldn¡¯t the Monster Mother¡¯s body be fully restored?¡± ¡°The Monster Mother¡¯s body is beginning to regain activity,¡± Qin Muye thought. ¡°Master, there seems to be an issue with the ground,¡± Black Hand hurried over with a grave voice. ¡°Ever since the Erosion Level reached 50%, it seems it¡¯s impossible to completely eliminate the influence of the Monster Mother, which grows stronger by the day,¡± Qin Muye said, rather helplessly. The Centaur God, the Cave Dweller God, and a host of other Divines were all plundered. Those who didn¡¯t resist were beaten half to death but left alive, while those who did resist had themselves and their Divine Countries completely destroyed. Furthermore, from Qin Muye¡¯s observations, the higher the Rank, the less likely one could overpower those of higher Ranks. For example, Qin Muye at Rank 4 could take on Rank 6, but the True Dragon Emperor at Rank 6 probably couldn¡¯t overpower Rank 8, although taking down Rank 7 would likely pose no problem. However, he didn¡¯t dwell on the thought too much. If he could plunder, naturally other Lords could too. It couldn¡¯t be that only he had the power to take action, that would be too self-centered. Excluding the possibility of someone like Long Aotian, who might consistently maintain such capability. After all, Qin Muye had not truly witnessed it himself; most of it was conjecture based on his own data. Apart from this, the corresponding races also suffered a great blow. The Royal Capitals where the races resided were leveled, and a massive number of their powerful members died. Based on the data and analysis at hand, it seemed that not even all six Lords combined could match this Monster Mother, not even at Rank 7. But the problem was that all those who came to present themselves were weaklings. Forget about Gold Treasure Chests, there were hardly any Silver Treasure Chests, most were just Bronze Treasure Boxes without even a ¡®Hero¡¯ suffix. There are also differences within the same Rank; take Qin Muye, for instance. If he were at Rank 6, he would be roughly equivalent to another True Dragon Emperor, extremely powerful. Otherwise, without the Elf God sample, it would take Qin Muye much more time and effort to perfect it later on, which was unacceptable to him. Had he known about it earlier, it would be fine, but finding out only after the issue had arisen, the hole had become as big as the sky. There were also quite a few native inhabitants who thought Qin Muye was a soft Tier 4 ¡°persimmon¡± ripe for squeezing. Qin Muye warmly welcomed them, for after all, who wouldn¡¯t like others coming to deliver Points and Treasure Boxes? It was just a server, and now it was battered and bruised. Even if they managed to beat the Ancient God back to Death, it would also make the world their enemy, and more importantly, a large amount of Resources had changed due to the influence of Ancient God¡¯s Power. The Different Plane Floating City taught the native inhabitants with overwhelming firepower what it meant to be tough. They did not dare to provoke the True Dragon Emperor because of his great strength, and now they did not dare to provoke Qin Muye either, which naturally was because he had enough power now. Therefore, the malice towards Lords and Divine Beings was undeniable, but awkwardly, the power of these native forces was just too weak, completely incapable of defeating any Lord. Hence, the top priority now was to thoroughly research the Elf God. The Elf God and his Divine Country were closely related. The Divine Country was now barely holding on due to the high concentration of Ancient God¡¯s Power, and if it collapsed, the Elf God and his followers would all perish along with it. This Magic Continent Server served as a place to farm Points, and everything he could farm was a profit. After the event ended and he claimed 10 pieces of Advanced Treasure of his choice, he could go to the Horror Universe to develop interstellar realms. This caused Qin Muye to miss out, only looting the Treasure Vaults of the racial gods. Moreover, this trade was becoming more and more difficult, because other Lords were also starting to take action¡ªswift, precise, and ruthless, not leaving even a feather for Qin Muye, which made him somewhat helpless for a time. These Spirit Monsters relied on Mimicry to infiltrate various races and native forces to gather various kinds of intelligence. These were tasks done by Qin Muye¡¯s Spirit Monsters. The other Lords were slightly less brutal when they acted, wanting only Resources, unlike Qin Muye, who caused mass slaughter because he aimed to kill the Ancient God¡¯s Descendants. This entire world belonged to the Ancient Gods, and it was unlikely that Qin Muye and his foreign group would win. If he really wanted to fix things, it wasn¡¯t impossible; he could go seek powerful assistance from fairy tale stories, but after calculating, Qin Muye found it to be not worth it. If it were not for the group of Lords, probably only the unfortunate Divine Beings would oppose the Ancient God Revival, because looking at the current situation, the revival of the Ancient Gods seemed to be what most desired¡ªthe upper echelons were the Descendants of Ancient Gods, the middle echelons were the Ancient God¡¯s Minions, and the lower echelons were the followers of the Ancient Gods. But this whole mess had already brought the Erosion Level to 79%, a rapid progression that was unstoppable. As for the limited-time activity after the Ancient God Revival, Qin Muye did not really want to participate. Since it was called a limited-time activity, it could well be a survival mission. Ever since he learned about the affairs related to the Ancient Gods, Qin Muye completely discarded his initial thought of saving the world. As a mature force, having a complete Intelligence System was essential, but under the current circumstances, intelligence wasn¡¯t of much use. They needed to quickly conscript these Spirit Monsters back, lest there be losses later. Chapter 217: 219: The Revival of the Ancient God Chapter 217: Chapter 219: The Revival of the Ancient God [Additional update error, restored at 3:50, if unable to restore, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download] ¡°It¡¯s not a treasure, it¡¯s a rank.¡± Qin Muye figured out the reason immediately. ¡°Well, everyone¡¯s grown from a tree, the origin of this world is really interesting.¡± ¡°The Elf God is gone, alas, I promised to protect him, and yet there he died right before my eyes, which really breaks my heart.¡± Qin Muye looked at the dying Elf God with a pained expression. ¡°How¡¯s the situation in the other Lords¡¯ territories?¡± Qin Muye was actually quite curious about how the other Lords were countering the tentacles of this race¡¯s mother. ¡°The breeding of life?¡± ¡°It seems there¡¯s a corresponding treasure, these Lords really have a considerable foundation.¡± Black Hand transmitted the information through the Magic Network. ¡°To tell the truth, I¡¯m quite reluctant to leave, although these Lords are competing both openly and secretly, they haven¡¯t done so overtly.¡± Qin Muye felt that although they didn¡¯t mesh well, at least they didn¡¯t stab each other in the back when they needed to be united. ¡°If it continues to increase like this, won¡¯t it be fully resurrected in just a couple of days?¡± Qin Muye looked at the erosion level, saying that ¡®erosion level¡¯ was no longer fitting, it could completely be called ¡®resurrection level¡¯ now.@@@@ [True Dragon Emperor: The situation isn¡¯t optimistic, parting on good terms, if fate allows, see you another day] 100% Erosion Level... 90% Erosion Level, tumors fell to the ground, moving with breath-like surprises. 95% Erosion Level, inside the tumors, various races were hatching, new ones, normal ones, out of place with the overall environment. Of course, that¡¯s for now, if the erosion level continues to rise, it might not stay that way. The remaining few also spoke up at this time, there was no need for harsh words now, being from the same world and holding no grudges, it was nothing more than a matter of interests. They should at least wait until they received their rewards to say such things. After all, he is an Elf God, right? Points, after all, are a universal thing, the more the better, and Qin Muye was also farming them, though not as quickly as others because he was passing directly through with his Floating City, ranging from Ancient God followers to minions and even relics, the points varied. Seeing this, Qin Muye also conducted a dissection in tears for an hour, only to find there was no value left. If the Magic Continent was still around, even without recruiting, cooperation would be extremely beneficial. Previously, he had no direct sensation toward Ancient God¡¯s Bloodline, but after the erosion level reached 80% and he witnessed the dominance of the mother of races, Qin Muye understood that this reward of Ancient God¡¯s Bloodline was exceptional, truly a top-tier bloodline, or else it could not rank first. When it comes to the number of Heroes, Qin Muye certainly had many, but not as high a Level as other Lords. Most of his Heroes were from the Life System and Support System, and most of them relied on the experience upgrades provided by the energy-type buildings in his territory. Fortunately, these tentacles were not under control, acting more on instinct and showing no aggressive tendencies toward his territory. None of the Lords had left yet, seemingly waiting for the reward, especially the top three: True Dragon Emperor, demon-subduing scholar, and Wang Junzi. A nameless Fear erupted, and right on time, the event settlement came through¡ªrewards received, and immediately, the top five on the leaderboard disappeared. Having received their rewards, they naturally left. Qin Muye transported the Floating City from Different Plane to the Horror Universe using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. A gigantic, pale gray tree sprouted from the ground, occupying the entire Magic Continent. Eyes on its canopy opened. If he encounters other Elf Gods after server switching, Qin Muye could also host an Elf God Expo. By then, he¡¯d just sit there and collect tickets. One Divine Artifact to see it and another when leaving. Those who couldn¡¯t pay could be hung as exhibits in the expo. Consequently, the tentacles couldn¡¯t affect the Lords¡¯ territories, or perhaps they had already been cleared out. With the assistance of the Magic Network, Magic could be released; otherwise, if he left the territory of the Floating City, the Magic Power would likely become chaotic and transform. There were battle-type Heroes too, but their leveling efficiency had decreased since all were now using high-tech weapons inside the Floating City, greatly reducing the opportunities to face enemies head-on. However, they had not slackened their training but had instead increased the training volume. It wasn¡¯t time to despair and leave yet, so why start stirring emotions? This felt more like a natural disaster than a man-made one, not something ordinary people could resist. True Dragon Emperor might be overbearing, but he hadn¡¯t been harsh with Qin Muye, who knows what could happen on other servers. If it really came to fighting, it would not just be one against ten, but a chaotic massacre across the city. To say there was no value was false, as the bodies of the opponents still had some value and could also be used as collectibles. It was merely a matter of killing wherever he went. As for taking the first place, any discerning eye could see that the rankings were already set. It was less about snatching a rank and more about earning Points. As for fighting a hundred alone, forget about it, unless wearing Stone Statue Ghost Armor. It seems the mother of races planned to reshape the Magic Continent into a world suitable for Itself, which means re-melting earth, water, fire, and wind. Chapter 218: 220: The Doomsday Bell Rings Chapter 218: Chapter 220: The Doomsday Bell Rings [Additional content error message, resumes at 3:50. If unable to resume, open the directory, long press this chapter, and redownload it.] Since gaining power and escaping the curse of the God King, his personality also began to change gradually. Server Transfer Token, buy! As for the humans of Horror World, they are quite perplexed. With the presence of aliens, they might be engineers or from Hell, or even possibly for some other reason. As for the power of the Human Clan, they had already been subdued, whether by the Council Empire or the Hell Church, or even the ancient Church Court. In the face of the absolute military power of the Titan Divine Race, they had no resistance whatsoever. As long as Hell is dealt with, there would virtually be no force within the Horror Universe that could match them.@@@@ Having just Hell was dangerous enough, now with a group of Titan Divine Race holed up, it seemed the entire Cosmic civilizations might not be enough to challenge Earth Planet. The True Dragon Emperor and others had long used the Server Transfer Token and left; in the entire server of Magic Continent there remained only one Lord who hadn¡¯t transferred yet. This was just idle chat. Qin Muye could sense that the Divine Authority had been reborn on him and seemed to have even altered its nature, perhaps due to its merger with the Hell of Horror Universe. In the past, his rule had been ruthless, but that didn¡¯t mean he couldn¡¯t see the benefits. He could clearly see Qin Muye¡¯s value now, capable of traveling to other worlds, if he could take control of it, then the power in his hands might extend to other worlds as well. The civilization of Iron Blood Warriors probably couldn¡¯t reach tier 8, at most fluctuating around tier 7, according to Qin Muye¡¯s assessment based on comprehensive strength rather than individual power. Special Building Blueprints Package, buy! How could he still receive limited-time events? Clearly, he was no longer in Magic Continent. He was also aware of God King Cronos¡¯s cautious thoughts; the other party feared that he might have nowhere else to go and take over their nest, so he asked him this question. Random Dungeon Scroll, buy! Though their technology was not as advanced, their backing was indeed solid. Angel Envoy accreditation? Not buying that, it¡¯s too expensive. Now, the leaderboard was bare except for him, naturally, no one would compete with him for it. Qin Muye felt somewhat conflicted; after all, his situation was quite special. Floating city, Super-Space Transmission Channels, plus survival-oriented limited-time events had not been accounted for. Qin Muye also had an expression that suggested no problems, but he didn¡¯t take it seriously. Everyone knows how to issue checks without cover, it¡¯s not too late to talk when they¡¯re cashed. Qin Muye didn¡¯t keep the other party outside but let him come in. Qin Muye looked at this scene, somewhat astonished; the rewards were genuinely generous. The tens of millions of points were just a small token, not only were there special buildings, but also epic buildings as well as three Divine Artifacts and a self-selected epic Profession, which perfectly suited Qin Muye, who still had one Profession slot left after completing his promotion quest. Qin Muye found the situation a bit odd. Qin Muye had been prepared for the treatment of these three major forces. The humans in fairy tales were originally created by the Titan Divine Race. [Day 5: Self-selected Epic Profession Reclassification Certificate¡Á1] [Day 4: Self-selected Magic Continent exclusive Divine Artifact¡Á1] [Day 3: Self-selected Epic Building Blueprints¡Á1] [Day 2: Self-selected Special Building Blueprints¡Á3] [Day 1: Points¡Á10000000] [This long-term event does not have a leaderboard, Points Store open for special exchanges] [This long-term event: Ancient God Revival ended, starting time-limited event: Doomsday Bell] [This event will offer rewards based on survival duration, open for seven days] ¡°These Iron Blood Warriors seemed to have activated a bunch of parasitic monsters near the pyramid, but what they¡¯re up to, I don¡¯t know. They won¡¯t talk, only emitting cackles, so I had to simply take care of them. Almost opened the gateway to Hell beneath the pyramid.¡± ¡°We¡¯re family, Dionysus, bonded by the same bloodline. Why would I think otherwise?¡± Cronus said unabashedly, playing the emotional card. ¡°Iron Blood Warriors? You mean a group of frail-bodied yet belligerent human-shaped monsters?¡± Cronus said. ¡°Their spaceship was decent, but that¡¯s about it. You should have mentioned earlier, I would have captured them for you.¡± ¡°Forget about it, as long as I get the reward, everything else can wait.¡± ¡°No wonder these limited items sell out the moment they¡¯re listed, everyone¡¯s scrambling for them.¡± ¡°With the revival of Ancient Gods on Magic Continent, I¡¯m lucky I got away fast, or you wouldn¡¯t be seeing me now,¡± Qin Muye joked. ¡°Cough, that would have indeed been a pity.¡± Though Qin Muye said this, he knew it was probably the Iron Blood Elder leading the Iron Blood novices in a rite of passage trial that encountered Cronus and his group, getting killed on the spot and their spaceship destroyed. ¡°Given my situation, this shouldn¡¯t be considered exploiting a bug, right...¡± ¡°What are your plans moving forward?¡± Cronus asked, adopting the demeanor of an elder. ¡°It went smoothly, we killed the King of Hell Leviathan, and I have become the new Lord of Hell. The new Divine System has been established, and most of the underworld has been cleared by us, only some powerful beings remain that need careful planning,¡± Cronus said frankly. ¡°Yes, those aliens whose mouths can split open,¡± Qin Muye added. ¡°Dionysus, are you moving your entire territory over here?¡± Cronus asked impressively. ¡°Wait, could it be because I didn¡¯t use the Server Transfer Token to leave, so ¡®Lord Era¡¯ still considers me a Lord of Magic Continent?¡± ¡°Well, Divine King Your Majesty, whatever you say goes. I don¡¯t have much else over here, how goes your rule?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°No need, strength is fading, Divine King Your Majesty. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not competing with you. I plan to stay here a while longer and collect some knowledge on alien civilizations, then leave after a while,¡± Qin Muye stated. ¡°...¡± Chapter 219: 221: The Iron-blooded Civilizations Mother Star Falls into Dead Silence Chapter 219: Chapter 221: The Iron-blooded Civilization¡¯s Mother Star Falls into Dead Silence [Additional garbled message, will restore at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download] As for being an alien? That¡¯s unlikely. With the aliens¡¯ modest abilities, killing a ship full of Iron Blood Warriors is possible, but to say they could annihilate the Iron-blooded Civilization¡¯s Mother Star, that¡¯s improbable. Even the smartest of beasts can¡¯t triumph over high-tech hunters. The difficulty is not small. Most Divine Artifacts are actually passive in effect, only the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel and the Titan¡¯s Arrow are active Divine Artifacts, which provide a slight opportunity to exploit. This Iron Blood Civilization is not merely thousands of miles away from Earth, but measured in even more distant light-years. How could there possibly be a hint of Hell¡¯s breath here? It¡¯s nonsensical. This Angel Alliance looks like a fine sword, whereas the Titan¡¯s Arrow is quite different, somewhat resembling Zeus¡¯s weapon, the thunderbolt. This made him change his expression involuntarily, The Iron Blood Civilization is gone? To Qin Muye, it felt like some vicious person had used a pair of machetes to slice directly through the South Heavenly Gate without even blinking. Qin Muye no longer considered this level of consumption a concern, with massive amounts of resource buildings piling up. If he couldn¡¯t afford this little resource consumption, then his Floating City would be a bit too wasteful. This is impossible. The Iron Blood Civilization is one of the top civilizations in the cosmos; it can¡¯t just be wiped out so easily. On the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star, the Spirit Monster spoke, then activated the tracking function of the Stone Ghost Armor. Because of the video, Qin Muye didn¡¯t see what attacked the Spirit Monster, but the data fed back from the Stone Ghost Armor showed that not only was the armor damaged, even the Spirit Monster was injured. The strike was powerful, and it was fortunate that the armor was equipped with a 4th Rank Dragon Blood Spirit Monster that had been modified and strengthened. A Spirit Monster wearing the Stone Statue Ghost Armor was directly transported to the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star. Soon, the communication channel was connected, and they saw the state of the capital of the Iron Blood Mother Star through the vision of the Spirit Monster. That is to say, before he arrived in this instance, everyone on the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star had been killed. This is utterly ridiculous. The cost is significant, but the speed is fast. Suddenly, the Spirit Monster sensed something wrong and quickly spoke up. The interstellar coordinates of the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star were also available to Qin Muye, extracted from the Iron Blood Spaceship of the lone wolf previously. He didn¡¯t teleport immediately because he was worried about the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s space defense technology. The Angel Alliance is composed of six Treasures: the Magic Battle Armor, Holy Boots, Angel Necklace, Lion King Shield, Prophet Sword, and Oracle Crown. After several jumps, Qin Muye quickly arrived at the Mother Star of the Iron Blood Civilization. He had expected to see a magnificent sight, but instead, all he observed was desolation. The Attribute looked quite standard, but this thing was actually a Mage¡¯s Divine Artifact. In the Magic Continent, Power is Magic Power, and Knowledge is Magic Value. Add to that, one hundred percent accuracy and return on hit, Qin Muye could go on a killing spree with this thing easily. Qin Muye had not finished speaking when he heard a loud noise from the communication of the Spirit Monster on the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star, followed by the camera shaking violently. Qin Muye felt a vein pop in frustration. Was this cat playing a joke on him? Qin Muye pondered over this matter. It was quite intriguing. Not to mention anything else, if the Titan¡¯s Arrow really became something like the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, a type of core technology, then other Divine Artifacts could also be scheduled for upgrading. Qin Muye looked at the two Divine Artifacts. These were the rewards from the time of the Ancient God Revival, earned for placing sixth and consisting of a combination of ten selected Advanced Treasures. Qin Muye felt that this possibility was not small and, in fact, quite significant.@@@@ [Returns after hitting the enemy] [Leadership Skill Effect +100%] [Attack Power +100%] [Defensive Power +100%] [Level: Divine Artifact] [Level: Divine Artifact] [Troop types don¡¯t suffer morale penalties due to mixed compositions] [100% Accuracy] ¡°Left hand Angel Alliance, right hand Titan¡¯s Arrow¡ªI really did make this dream come true.¡± ¡°Master, there¡¯s a space fluctuation, but it¡¯s very weak and the source is unidentifiable. It might be a survivor,¡± said a Spirit Monster. ¡°Isn¡¯t this against common sense?¡± Qin Muye also felt somewhat WTF¡ªwhose slashing blade could have this effect? ¡°This is clearly the weapon of a commander. Let the black hand distribute it,¡± Qin Muye said, not a greedy person, nor someone who wants everything. ¡°I¡¯m ready to begin the final preparation...¡± ¡°I¡¯m not suited for the Angel Alliance, but the Titan¡¯s Arrow is quite appropriate for me¡ªtruly an artifact for offense.¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening? Why is there the scent of Hell?¡± Qin Muye also hurriedly asked. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°The aura is too faint; it seems to only linger due to an extended stay. Perhaps it¡¯s because this Iron Blood Warrior was so entangled before death that it persisted too long. It will disappear in another ten days or half a month.¡± The Spirit Monster conducted a check, saying faint was merely a way to describe it¡ªin fact, it was barely a trace. ¡°Send someone to check it out,¡± Qin Muye commanded. ¡°Is it possible to pinpoint the location? Maybe...¡± ¡°No abnormalities, death occurred at least one to two years ago,¡± reported the Spirit Monster after rummaging through the corpse of an Iron Blood Warrior. ¡°We could start a project list for later, after I¡¯m done with what I¡¯m currently handling...¡± ¡°It seems we don¡¯t need to anymore, the opponent has already shown themselves,¡± Qin Muye continued, his expression unchanging: ¡°Prepare for support; the enemy is formidable.¡± ¡°The enemy¡¯s strength is estimated to be around Rank 6. How is that possible?¡± ¡°Wait, Hell¡¯s aura is detected!¡± ¡°Unless the Iron Blood Mother Star is courting death themselves by using gene technology to create some monster that has combined Hell Power.¡± ¡°Report, the cause of death was a blade injury¡ªcold weapons,¡± the Spirit Monster replied after checking. Chapter 220: 222: Crystal Lakes Boy Jasons Outer Space Journey Chapter 220: Chapter 222: Crystal Lake¡¯s Boy Jason¡¯s Outer Space Journey [Additional garbled text, restored by 3:50. If restoration fails,long-press the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°The Youngster of Hundred Kills, the murderer Jason...¡± ¡°However, the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star has been gone for nearly a year now, but where did that training spaceship blasted by Cronus a while back come from?¡± ¡°Indeed, a life headed for death has no end.¡± After checking several times to make sure Jason had really died from loss of Hell Power, Qin Muye then took out the other party¡¯s legacy. ¡°Or is it that the Iron Blood Civilization isn¡¯t completely dead, just that their Mother Star has been slaughtered?¡± ¡°Black Hand, arrange for people to collect the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s technological skills.¡± Qin Muye issued the order. ¡°It seems that the Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s tech tree is well-developed. After dealing with Jason, this haul can be said to be quite substantial.¡± ¡°Demon Blood, capture this murderer alive, don¡¯t kill him. The more you kill this creature, the stronger it gets,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Black Hand replied and then left to make arrangements. ¡°Dead? That fits. He was supported by Hell Power to begin with, but it¡¯s not like he left nothing behind.¡± ¡°Tian Qi, Dove, Tie Gu, you all go too. Make sure to capture him for me, don¡¯t be too harsh. Outside, you won¡¯t be able to kill him,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°I hope other extraterrestrial civilizations don¡¯t get too curious and pick up some Hell Monsters or murderers from Earth...¡± ¡°That¡¯s not scientific... oh, wait, this is damn scientific, X form?¡± ¡°This is way too absurd. Is the space plot with Jason happening right now?¡± X form, that¡¯s nano fusion. Instead of dying, however, he caught his own head with tentacles and instantly reattached it. Then the Magic Network immediately applied healing spells like healing and wound treatment, and combined with his own regeneration abilities, he recovered in a flash. From Mage to Warrior, from Archer to Knight, and so on, all were rare professions. With Qin Muye¡¯s modifications, each one became fearless in battle. The value of this lone Iron Blood was indeed low, collected by Qin Muye only out of a semblance of interest, otherwise Jason would have long been turned into a mounted specimen. Great bursts of magical fluctuations erupted, and then they ganged up on the towering figure. But to everyone¡¯s surprise, the Spirit Monsters simply passed through Jason¡¯s body as though he was just a shadow. As a lone wolf, he was an existence that hovered outside of civilization, but that didn¡¯t mean he was without value. At the very least, he held value in terms of battle skills and cosmic survival. His ability to resurrect infinitely was backed by Hell Power. Which Lord of Hell had supported him, Qin Muye didn¡¯t know, but once inside the Different Plane Floating City, that was Qin Muye¡¯s territory, and he too was a Lord of Hell. The Iron Blood Warriors had not only carried out genetic alterations on Jason, but they even integrated nanotechnology, vastly enhancing his combat prowess. Hearing Qin Muye¡¯s words, Demon Blood¡¯s face darkened and, with a wave of his hand, a large number of Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters rushed up and pinned him down. Through the cameras built into the Stone Ghost Armor that Demon Blood and others wore, Qin Muye also saw who had laid hands on Jason. Under the group attack, Jason was immediately hacked into mincemeat, but before Demon Blood could even react, Jason was resurrected once again, his power even more formidable than before. Erasing such a favored one of Hell was no easy feat. After virtualization, the silver armor on Jason¡¯s body began to flow like water under his command, covering him completely and making him look like a Terminator. Otherwise, how could he become a lone wolf? To master knowledge and heritage would mean becoming an Elder. If it weren¡¯t for Qin Muye¡¯s Spirit Monsters having undergone extensive modifications, they might not have been up to the task. Without the modifications, there might have been a chance for victory, but judging from the clash between Jason and Demon Blood, the opponent¡¯s strength was no small matter, fully classifying as an incredibly formidable biological weapon. With one swipe, an Iron Blood Warrior¡¯s high-tech blade formed of nanotechnology severed the head of a Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster on the spot. A figure stood holding a large cleaver, his body adorned with silver iron armor and his face hidden behind a hockey-like mask. A host of Spirit Monsters were once again teleported back, along with Jason, who was pinned down tightly. From this, it could be confirmed that Jason¡¯s Hell had decent strength¡ªhe hadn¡¯t yet been conquered by Cronus. If Cronus had conquered him, Jason would have died without Qin Muye having to lift a finger. Led by Demon Blood, a total of thirty Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters were teleported straight over. The original Jason certainly wasn¡¯t this powerful, but his strength would increase with each death and resurrection. Qin Muye didn¡¯t know how many times this Jason had died, but he was sure there was more than just Hell Power in his body; it was definitely combined with the genetic modifications of the Iron Blood Civilization. Outside the Floating City in the Different Plane, Qin Muye might not have been able to erase the Hell Power from within the other party, but once inside his domain, it was out of the other party¡¯s hands. Qin Muye was considerably formidable within the Floating City on the Different Plane. Science met the non-scientific, and indeed, the non-scientific won. The scientifically advanced Iron Blood Warriors, in the end, were eradicated by the unscientific Jason. Initially, he had intended to have a friendly exchange with the other party, and perhaps obtain a thing or two, but now it was different¡ªthe other party was completely dead, so he had to take action himself, which was a bit troublesome. It was a pity that it was limited to this. Qin Muye¡¯s team could fight numerous battles, and they did not lack such an individual. But the results were disappointing, almost as if there were none at all. Who knew what Jason had experienced to have gained such tremendous strength. As for how to deal with Jason, that really wasn¡¯t a problem at all. If it were outside the Floating City on the Different Plane, indeed he could not be killed, but once inside the Floating City, it was merely a murderer who had been transformed by an alien¡ªstrong, yes, but with limited strength. Overall, it was most probable that the Iron Blood Civilization had simply brought about its own demise. Chapter 221: 223: The Origin of All Things in the Horror Universe Chapter 221: Chapter 223: The Origin of All Things in the Horror Universe [Additional garbled content, set to restore at 3:50. If it can¡¯t be restored, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to download again.] ¡°That¡¯s not right, the timeline doesn¡¯t match. If Hell existed back when humans were still primitive, how did humans survive?¡± ¡°We can ignore the Insect Race for now, their development is quite tricky. But it would be worth visiting both the Engineer and Pioneer Empires, hoping they¡¯re alright.¡± ¡°Wait, let me catch my breath. This seems to have turned into an origin of everything.¡± Qin Muye was quite shaken. ¡°Furthermore, according to the records of the Iron Blood Civilization, there seem to have been other civilizations before human civilization.¡± ¡°As expected, the core of the Horror Universe is Earth Planet, not outer space, with a focus more on monsters than on civilizations.¡± ... ¡°Okay, the search must go on.¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Then that¡¯s even more wrong, you¡¯ve got cause and effect reversed.¡± ¡°Are you messing with me?¡± ¡°God?¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± ¡°Never mind, I¡¯m here for technology, not to search for the origins of life.¡± ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what God looks like, I feel He definitely wouldn¡¯t look like an alien...¡± ¡°Eh~ The origin of life? The Iron Blood Civilization studied that stuff?¡± ¡°It seems there aren¡¯t many civilizations in the universe. The only ones numbered in the records of the Iron Blood Civilization are the Engineer civilization, the Pioneer Empire, and the Arachnis Worm Race.¡± ¡°Master, we have discovered quite a few resources. Should we stay on this planet for a while?¡± Black Hand asked. For example, the Iron Blood Civilization was actually wiped out by Jason, the undying murderer from Crystal Lake. He knew that Jason had been to space and had become even stronger, but he hadn¡¯t expected Jason to advance so early and be much more powerful than in the original story. However, he wouldn¡¯t go there in the short term, at least not until he had time to revamp and upgrade the Floating City with the knowledge he currently had on hand. But that¡¯s a matter for later on. If given the choice of two items, he would surely add the Ocean Hat, but if he can¡¯t choose, then naturally, he would have to opt for the Cursed Armor. Beyond the Iron Blood Civilization, Qin Muye also deemed the technologies of both the Pioneer and Engineer civilizations as absolutely essential to acquire. From this data, it was clear that the Iron Blood Civilization delved deep into the origins of various species and even civilizations, finding the same figure¡¯s presence in all of them. Although he had many Spirit Monsters under his command, they still fell far short compared to a complete society. Initially, Wen Country could have gathered everything within three to five days, whereas his territory would need ten days to half a month. He did want to ask other Spirit Monsters for help, but their efficiency simply couldn¡¯t keep up. Without Qin Muye, the Spirit Monsters in his territory were really nothing more than a group of upstarts, with all their cultural heritage propped up by him. He gained ten million points. It never occurred to him that God and the Eden Garden could possibly have an influence on an alien civilization. The Iron Blood Civilization¡¯s Mother Star had more than one Royal Capital; there were many other cities as well. Qin Muye didn¡¯t care much about the resources; he was more interested in the corresponding knowledge. The Iron Blood Civilization didn¡¯t seem like it had any great moral character; surely searching for the origin of life wasn¡¯t necessary to explain their legitimacy, and it seemed needless. Why bother when one could just fight? Slow and steady wins the race, so he planned to develop here until ready before using the Server Transfer Token to move to other servers. The resources expended didn¡¯t matter at this point; each trip back and forth brought various types of data and literature, and the main issue was the difficulty of collection. This first time would take a bit longer, but subsequent endeavours wouldn¡¯t be too problematic; it was entirely possible to cross-reference, speeding up the learning and realization processes. With ten million points deposited into his account, he glanced at it and then ignored it; at this point, points were just that to him. Therefore, the story didn¡¯t matter anymore; blendings of multiple horror and thriller films didn¡¯t require sticking to the original plot; in fact, it would be problematic if they did. In his memory, the Iron Blood Civilization always had a barbarian image. A civilization resembling an imperial and feudal society that sought its origins was unexpected. This Insect Race was unrelated to the aliens; the Insect Race was their own race, while the aliens were creatures made by the Engineers, a totem belief created in imitation of God, which Qin Muye read from the data on the life origin of the Iron Blood Civilization. It was at this moment he realized that today marked the first day of the limited-time event. Qin Muye had influence over these four interstellar civilizations¡ªIron Blood Warrior, Alien, Pacific Rim, and Galaxy Warriors, among others. So far, only the Iron Blood Warriors and Aliens had made an appearance, and if nothing went wrong, the plots of the remaining two wouldn¡¯t emerge for hundreds or even thousands of years. If he were truly to be tempted, it would have to be at least the epic Profession of his choice, available on the fifth day. At this time, every Spirit Monster in the Different Plane Floating City was incredibly busy, intermittently using Teleportation Magic or the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to transport to various regions of the entire planet. Qin Muye, engrossed in his work, suddenly received a prompt from ¡°Lord Era.¡± But currently, the Horror Universe wasn¡¯t a film universe, and developing corresponding plots was another matter entirely. As for trading, he did want to, but his points were tight, so he could only hold off for now. As for other civilizations, there were others, but none could compare. Following their origins, the Iron Blood Civilizations discovered Earth Planet, where at that time, humans were still living in a savage era, and horrors from Hell were rampant. Maybe the Cursed Armor could, just like Titan¡¯s Arrow and the Super-Space Transmission Channel, be mounted in the Different Plane Floating City as a significant strategic weapon. Chapter 222: 224: Epic Profession - Wise Man Chapter 222: Chapter 224: Epic Profession ¨C Wise Man [Additional garbled text, restoration at 3:50 am. If unable to restore, open the directory, long-press this chapter, and redownload.]@@@@ It¡¯s not that he abstained from eating for fear of choking, Artificial Intelligence capable of autonomous thinking and evolution might not exist, but there were still weak AIs, used to assist with spaceships or some experiments. However, their underlying code was incredibly bloated, as if every possible outcome had been programmed into them. After much thought, Qin Muye simply planned it out and found that the task was indeed difficult. He used to be cautious with himself because he could die, but after he learned that he could resurrect, he became utterly unrestrained with himself. After all, resurrection allowed him to strengthen his attributes, even though the period of weakness was quite unbearable, making him feel limp and flimsy. Relying on his ability to be reborn in his domain, he knew that he could live for three days without a heart, but without a head, it was more troublesome; he could only live for one day. He knew the reason too: it was a desecration of God¡¯s authority. ... With his Wisdom profession, his attributes didn¡¯t change, but the boost from his Talent was real, and at least Qin Muye could feel some kind of change within himself. It was after these modification experiences that he began to entertain the idea of operating on himself. In the crudest way possible, he managed to create a weak AI that was slightly better than an utterly dimwitted one. Of course, this was compared to an actual Intelligent Machine. If compared to Wen Country¡¯s technology, his was incomparably superior. Normally, he didn¡¯t need to wear it; just carrying it with him was sufficient. If the timing hadn¡¯t been so inappropriate, he would have wanted to open himself up to see the changes, especially since his robust life force was enough to allow him to dissect himself and not die. The constitution influenced by the Evil Curse was always a major concern for Qin Muye since most of his Talents and Skills stemmed from death and curses. He couldn¡¯t escape being physically weak because it was an embodiment of his power. If he wanted to further modify himself, he needed to understand the structures and changes in his body. Otherwise, acting in ignorance could be suicidal, right? The technology of the Iron Blood Civilization was not like Wen Country¡¯s first and second-generation reforms, which were mostly between steam and electrical power, and evolved quite slowly. So, it was fine as a learning foundation, but when compared to the Iron Blood Civilization, it was completely outclassed. Only after he learned the knowledge could he discard the redundant parts. He dared to operate on Spirit Monsters because he understood their physical composition, mental state, and many other aspects. This required more than just data on paper; it needed hands-on experience. So, Qin Muye was somewhat exasperated, and he could only deal with it in this way for the time being. After all, he couldn¡¯t die. Thus, whenever he operated on himself, it also took a great deal of effort. So, operating on himself was not a big deal; he had even tried extracting his bloodline for further experiments not long ago. That¡¯s why he was exceedingly meticulous in all aspects. After some deliberation, Qin Muye thought he must come up with a set of procedures to resolve the issue because it depended on him, not the Spirit Monsters under his command. And indeed, it probably required leveling up 10 times after acquisition, rather than obtaining it immediately. Not to mention, there was a huge gulf in the application of energy alone. [Cursed Armor] [Wisdom Guidance: Acquire a minimum of high-level skills each time] [During battle, reduce enemy troops¡¯ all attributes by (rank ¡Á 10%)] [During battle, release (rank) random negative debuff spells per minute against the enemy; casting the same spell will stack its duration and effect] [During battle, increase the effect of all negative debuffs on the enemy by (rank ¡Á power) points] [Boundless Learning: Increase additional experience gain by 50% per level] [Ultimate Truth of All Things: Every 10 levels, gain an additional Wisdom profession Talent and upgrade all Talents once] [Attribute] [Saint¡¯s Talent: All power attribute determinants are switched to knowledge attribute determinants] [Please note: Your profession slot is full] [You have used a Wisdom Reclassification Certificate to successfully take office; you obtained the Epic profession: Wise Man] [You have acquired the Lord Talents: Wisdom Guidance, Saint¡¯s Talent, Ultimate Truth of All Things, Unaffected by Love, Boundless Learning, Bitter Boatman] [Bitter Boatman: Every extra 10% of experience gain forms a Magic Shield with (rank ¡Á 1000) points] [Level: Divine Artifact] [Unaffected by Love: Become immune to (rank ¡Á 1) all damage and negative states daily] ¡°These Professional Talents of the Wise Man are really impressive, but ¡®Unaffected by love¡¯ sounds kind of weird?¡± Qin Muye wondered if it was suggesting he shouldn¡¯t get lovestruck. ¡°Five days already, and it¡¯s still not finished. The Floating City might not be able to hold it all; we need to have them downsize quickly.¡± ¡°This artificial intelligence thing... I remember there¡¯s one in my resource warehouse,¡± Qin Muye thought of Aladdin¡¯s Lamp¡¯s Lamp God. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that ¡®Ultimate Truth of All Things¡¯ wasn¡¯t triggered; I thought I could gain 4 more Wisdom profession Talents and upgrade 4 more times.¡± ¡°Damn, does that mean I missed out on 4 upgrades?¡± Qin Muye felt like he had suffered a significant loss. ¡°However, it¡¯s odd that the Iron Blood Civilization hasn¡¯t managed to develop artificial intelligence.¡± Chapter 223: 225: Divine Artifactè·¯End of All Things, Divine Artifactè·¯New World Chapter 223: Chapter 225: Divine Artifact¡¤End of All Things, Divine Artifact¡¤New World ¡°` [Additional update garbled, will recover at 3:50. If recovery fails, open the directory, long press the chapter, and re-download.] As for the original Doomsday Bell event, it naturally ended too, and two special Divine Artifacts landed in my hands. As for the other, New World, its effects were quite a surprise to Qin Muye. It¡¯s just that Aladdin¡¯s lamp is a bit special. Concerned that dependency might lead to trouble later, Qin Muye has always adhered to not bothering the Lamp God with things he could do himself, and the things he wants that the Lamp God can¡¯t do, or even if it could, would cost too much, making it not worth it. This time I got two for one delivery, I reckon the True Dragon Emperor won¡¯t live past seven days. ... If others knew I was using Prayer Technique for warehouse management, they¡¯d probably cough up three liters of blood, it¡¯s such an underuse. But the Lamp God enjoys the job, it¡¯s truly relaxing after all. To Qin Muye, these Reserve Magic Powers are just a drop in the ocean. He just doesn¡¯t want to overly rely on Aladdin¡¯s lamp, just like he rarely relies on ¡°Lord Era¡± when it comes to becoming stronger, and if he uses it, it¡¯s mostly external things like various Treasures and Divine Artifacts. These two Divine Artifacts don¡¯t need to be equipped and can take effect just by being present, like the Harvest Horn. Before, Qin Muye understood that area equals authority, and territory is the outward expression of a Lord. If there¡¯s better, Qin Muye will naturally use it. Although it means a bit more food consumption daily, the rewards are greater too. Exotic Realm Lock is also a defensive measure, made by Hell. It directly increased by 400%, which also indirectly boosted Qin Muye. Three months flew by, and it was only then that Qin Muye finished sorting through all sorts of resources and data from the Iron Blood Civilization and prepared to flee and leave. Lucky for me the seven-day Doomsday Bell event offered 3 Special Building Blueprints; otherwise, I would have had to drop into the instance a few more times to get them. Lucky for Qin Muye, he had long given up the option of returning.@@@@ Otherwise, just surviving would grant you a Divine Artifact, but normally you¡¯d have to be in the top three to get one. Fourth place and beyond would at best get to choose an Advanced Treasure. Now at 4 times, Tier 5 means 5 times the effect. This territory doesn¡¯t sustain deadweights. As for the current situation, apart from granting middling wishes, the Lamp God really isn¡¯t very useful, except for warehouse management¡ªquite fitting. Want something? Just ask, and the Lamp God can help you find it. Their mining methods, compared to other interstellar civilizations, are still very primitive. Now that my family and business have grown, naturally, the Supplies Warehouse has more items, no different from a treasury. Even with zones for organization and assistance from the Magic Network system, it¡¯s impossible to handle perfectly, which is where the Lamp God warehouse keeper, with Prayer Technique, becomes incredibly useful. Having the Lamp God help use Prayer Technique to directly mine, which is much more resource-efficient than creating something out of nothing. Besides Territory Rank, there was the SS instance Evaluation; the rest were manageable discussions. As for having a normal troop count of 500,000, that wasn¡¯t difficult since having a count of zero was normal at the moment. This was because all the spirit monsters had been transformed into Elite Level, so naturally, there were no normal soldiers. Unless he encountered a story world where he had to play roles like the Flower Dragon King or the Asura War God, which would pose a considerable challenge for him. However, Qin Muye was indifferent about this, mainly due to the time aspect. To collect all the resources listed in this report, it would take at least a year of mining, which was unacceptable to Qin Muye. [New World] [The End of All Things] [Attribute] [Attribute] [Mission Requirements: Have 50 Hero units under your command (326/50), have 10 Hero units with Rare Professions (326/10), own 1 Rare Level Profession yourself (1/1), upgrade territory to Rank 5 (4/5), Elite troop count to reach 200,000 (36,273/200,000), normal troop count to reach 500,000 (0/500,000), obtain one SS rank or higher instance Evaluation (0/1)] [Mission Reward: Talent Ascension¡Á1, +2 to Profession slots, Professional Talent choice¡Á1, Lord Talent choice¡Á1] [Elemental concentration in the territory increases (Territory Rank¡Á100%)] [All Heroes and troops in the territory gain an increase in All Attributes when encountering enemies (Territory Rank¡Á100%)] [Enhancement of territory protection measures by (Territory Rank¡Á100%) effectiveness] [Gain territory area multiplied by (Territory Rank)] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [When enemy forces enter the territory, they suffer (Rank¡Á1,000) damage per second] [When enemy forces enter the territory, they randomly receive 1 negative status every minute, lasting 5 minutes, stackable] ¡°How is the collection plan for the Iron-blooded Mother Star progressing?¡± Qin Muye asked Black Hand, as he was preparing to leave. ¡°Collection is complete, but we haven¡¯t had the chance to mine the resources. If you leave now, Master, there will be significant losses.¡± Black Hand took out a survey report and transmitted the estimated resource gains to Qin Muye via the Magic Network. ¡°And the territory? Just two special buildings away from ranking up, which is a bit of a challenge. Looks like I¡¯ll have to dive into instances again,¡± he said. ¡°The mining time is too long. Here is the deal, you go to the Supplies Warehouse and find the Lamp God, see how much Reserve Magic Power the Prayer Technique needs to help us complete a one-time mining expedition on the Iron-blooded Mother Star,¡± said Qin Muye. ¡°` Chapter 224: 226: The Engineer Who Became Obsessed with Art Chapter 224: Chapter 226: The Engineer Who Became Obsessed with Art [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory, long press on this chapter to re-download] ¡°Aside from the Engineer civilization, other interstellar civilizations probably aren¡¯t faring well either,¡± Qin Muye returned to the Floating City, suspecting that this situation had likely already spread throughout the cosmic, with the Engineers being the first to suffer, and other civilizations probably facing the same fate. ¡°Wait, is there a possibility that it¡¯s a problem with the Sealing?¡± ¡°Hell? Not Hell Power?¡± Qin Muye said, decisively picking up the data report to check. ¡°The Engineer civilization is done for.¡± ¡°If the Pioneer Empire has also had an incident, then the Arachnis Worm Race probably isn¡¯t faring too well either.¡± ... ¡°If that¡¯s truly the case, it¡¯s no wonder the cosmos is so deserted; probably everyone is too busy coping with their own crises to spare any effort on attacking Earth Planet,¡± Qin Muye realized. ¡°God gives me the feeling of being an intangible will roaming throughout the entire universe, just like Chaos Chaos.¡± ¡°I hope this group of Pioneer aliens will... leave me some legacy at least.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it really is true that all things originated from Earth. The God residing in Eden Garden is probably not so simple...¡± ¡°All I can do is wish Cronos good luck, and hope he doesn¡¯t run headlong into the barrel of a gun.¡± ¡°But when things are abnormally out of the ordinary, there must be a demon involved... unless God is about to awaken?¡± ¡°I just hope the Pioneer Empire can pull through, not asking for them to survive, just to leave some legacy for me.¡± ¡°Master, we¡¯ve arrived at the Mother Star of the Pioneer Empire, but there¡¯s a big problem...¡± Black Hand said with an odd expression: ¡°There seems to be a Hell on their planet.¡± After all, on Earth, Hell, although it had demonstrated the power to easily destroy human civilization, was all limited by a single small Sealing, even if this Sealing came from God... After all, this world is the Horror Universe, not a science fiction universe; it¡¯s not the main character, and they have very little to do with horror. The real main character should be Hell. Roughly, it¡¯s about God descending in wrath, destroying the Nobles, and making them live anew within Eden Garden... It¡¯s not that there aren¡¯t any remnants; he remembered that there are relics of the Engineers on some planet in Prometheus and Alien Covenant, as well as the existence of aliens, but the problem is he didn¡¯t know the location of that planet. The Sealing known as civilization; indeed, human civilization qualifies, but what if other extraterrestrial civilizations are also part of civilization? Therefore, there is a significant logical problem here, not only with the Iron Blood Civilization but also the Engineer civilization. He suspected it might be in one of the Hells, so he gave only a nod to Cronos, asking him to keep an eye out if he encountered it and promised a generous reward in return. He could be sure that the transformation of the Engineer civilization was definitely related to Hell Power; the pyramids alone suggested an attempt to replicate the entrance to some Hell. He also tried to ask the Lamp God to grant a wish for the coordinates of the planet left behind by the Engineer civilization¡¯s spacecraft, but the Lamp God couldn¡¯t achieve this, as if it wasn¡¯t part of this world, but in some other world entirely. He had asked what caused the Engineer civilization to become like this, and all he got were diversionary mythological stories. He could never understand how Hell, though sealed, could still have such a far-reaching influence. The Iron Blood Civilization also had pyramids, similar in kind but crafted more delicately, probably a result of technological influence. Hearing the words Eden Garden, Qin Muye felt his face darken, perceiving that Hell was intentionally destroying other interstellar civilizations. First, the Iron Blood Civilization had been wiped out by that bastard Jason, then the Engineer civilization¡¯s technological level was completely reconstructed, now just a bunch of artists who worshiped gods all day, utterly valueless, with even their tech tree vanished. To completely cut off technology and forcefully convert to a religious mythological civilization would require hundreds or even thousands of years; otherwise, the traces couldn¡¯t be so cleanly erased. Under real circumstances, other interstellar civilizations would have either domesticated them by now or would have persecuted them severely to uncover their technology. One thing to know is, if there¡¯s a real intention to suppress the development of extraterrestrial civilizations, there¡¯s no need to wait until they are powerful before dealing with them. There would have been countless opportunities over tens of thousands of years to interrupt their civilization¡¯s progression, rather than the current, more effort-consuming method. From this, it can be deduced that Hell¡¯s power, though sealed on Earth, spreads throughout the universe like a plague, pervading all civilizations. Why not simply kill them if they have the power to destroy their technology? Instead, much effort is taken to erase all traces of technology, forcing them back into a religious feudal civilization with no room for technological existence, focusing solely on artistic development. After spending three days in the Engineer civilization and searching for several more, Qin Muye found nothing of value. It¡¯s a top-tier civilization; there¡¯s no way other civilizations wouldn¡¯t be tempted. This really gave Qin Muye a major headache. All that remains of the Engineer civilization now are numerous reliefs, statues, pyramids, and paintings, which according to his aesthetic inherited from the Titan Divine Race, are all top-notch. However, as beautiful as they are, they hold no value for him. Talk about being unscientific? Horror Universe has never been about science; Hell has always been an unscientific existence. As for how or why the Engineer civilization fell, absolutely no one knows; it¡¯s been updated and iterated for who knows how long. Chapter 225: 227: The Pioneer Shrouded in Nightmare Chapter 225: Chapter 227: The Pioneer Shrouded in Nightmare [Additional garbled content update: It will be restored at 3:50 AM. If unable to recover, long-press the chapter in the table of contents to re-download.] ¡°First step, let¡¯s simply dissect the structure; after all, you¡¯re not the original body, and I don¡¯t even know if you have a normal body structure.¡± ¡°Hmm, normal human structure, but your physical condition really isn¡¯t up to par, just that of an average person,¡± Qin Muye commented. ¡°Enough, no more ¡®I, I, I¡¯. Tian Qi, take him to the operating table.¡± ¡°Good news, the sternum and ribs are clearly visible; perhaps other organs are there too.¡± ¡°Can you tell me how you came to this planet?¡± Qin Muye asked. ... ¡°Don¡¯t glare at me like that; medical technology has advanced, and the conditions aren¡¯t bad. At least you don¡¯t have to worry that I won¡¯t administer anesthesia.¡± ¡°I...¡± ¡°I¡¯m guessing you escaped from some kind of hell, then decided to set up shop here, spreading nightmares across the whole planet, creating a hell-like environment.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that for now. I just want to ask, considering how those Pioneers look like monsters, how could you bear to do it? I remember you prefer children. That¡¯s kind of similar to priests and ministers, only they typically prefer little boys,¡± Qin Muye slowly said. ¡°What, can¡¯t handle a little teasing? How can you be so narrow-minded?¡± Qin Muye said without a care; after all, he was just making a light-hearted jab. ¡°I didn¡¯t come here by choice; they invited me,¡± Freddy said with an indulgent look, seemingly reminiscing about something sweet. But Qin Muye didn¡¯t care about that. He had administered the anesthesia, and whether or not it worked was none of his concern since the pain wasn¡¯t his to feel. Besides, he was pretty precise with his work. But when he thought about it, this guy was supposed to have an undying body, so he let it go. But this so-called ¡®sweetness¡¯ was probably only so for Freddy; for everyone else, it was a nightmare. There was no risk of any major bleeding or a slip of the hand that might slice out the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, or kidneys. With a slew of Attribute enhancements and various effects at his disposal, Qin Muye¡¯s Power within his territory was probably around Rank 6, but that was just the peak of Rank 6 level. Against Rank 7, he¡¯d be no match. But in Qin Muye¡¯s Floating City of the Different Plane, it was a different story. His territory was imbued with the Divine Authority of Hell and the Titan Divine Race, and a regular hell certainly couldn¡¯t compete with his own. Freddy was quite docile in this regard; he was simply used to being perverted and inevitably had some quirks in his speech. Even though he had lost his personal freedom, at least he had a secure life. With three meals a day without worries, no danger to his life, and no value to be put under surgery for dissection. The more Qin Muye dissected Freddy, the more he discovered some peculiar things. To say Freddy was a person wasn¡¯t quite right since he was primarily made of nightmares and not a real existence, but to say he wasn¡¯t was also incorrect¡ªhe had all the organs and reactions one would expect, at least cringing with pain to a considerable degree. So... Freddy¡¯s nightmare distortion was completely ineffective. The swords of the former dynasty couldn¡¯t slash the officials of the present dynasty. He wanted to come in, right? Well, Qin Muye would let him come in, but when that time came, he couldn¡¯t blame Qin Muye for a group beating. Looking at Freddy, he faintly recalled a certain unlucky, anesthesia-free caveman hero; it must be said, misfortune and fortune go hand in hand. It¡¯s also thanks to that caveman being locked in prison that he isn¡¯t still suffering miserably on the Magic Continent. He knew that Freddy definitely wouldn¡¯t speak. He wasn¡¯t the real Freddy, just a strand of nightmare-like Hell Power. The Pioneer Empire was probably not yet destroyed; it simply couldn¡¯t escape destruction in the mental realm. Otherwise, his Divine Artifacts, Talents, Skills, and so on would be a waste. With such a luxurious lineup and only fourth-rank combat power, why would he bother trying? He could just rely on rank alone. Generally speaking, Qin Muye didn¡¯t meet with visitors unless he was truly curious. Someone like Freddy definitely warranted a meeting to pry out some information from him at the very least. One with infinite resurrection, the other with an undying body. Those were not minor cheats. An invisible Hell Power detected Qin Muye¡¯s Different Plane Floating City suspended above the mother star of the Pioneer Empire, trying to infiltrate bit by bit. However, the Exotic Realm Lock was very strong, and this power couldn¡¯t get in at all. It could only loiter around the periphery and was even detected by Qin Muye due to the disturbances it caused. A middle-aged man sporting a red and green striped sweater, a black top hat, and a sharp, metal-made claw on his right hand, who was extremely malnourished to the point of being skeletal and covered in burn scars, appeared bewildered in the plaza. The Magic Network, now operational, reached out its tentacles and firmly grasped this invisible Hell Power. The entity realized something was amiss and tried to retreat, but alas, Qin Muye¡¯s force was much greater. With the aid of the Divine Artifact, he pulled it straight in. In Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, the Hell on the mother planet of the Pioneer Empire was not sealed but laid open. A dreadful power of Hell covered the entire surface of the planet, entrapping everything within a nightmare. This seemed to have stepped on Freddy¡¯s tail; he appeared somewhat enraged and attempted to start a fight with Qin Muye, but before he could extend his hand, Tian Qi¡¯s tentacles had already taken the initiative, beating him up severely and bending his iron claw out of shape. This was the first thing he noticed, and his mind was filled with greater shock. Each of these beings could single-handedly take on a civilization. Judging by this strand of nightmare projection from Freddy, the real Freddy was probably a sixth-rank being. It was a shame that only a projection was pulled in, not the actual body, or perhaps the entity¡¯s nature was special, akin to a dream creature. But Freddy¡¯s ability was useless against Qin Muye; he didn¡¯t sleep. Dreams were essentially non-existent to him. Most importantly, Qin Muye rarely left his Mage Tower. Under various enhancements, let alone Freddy, even if a true sixth-rank Lord entered, Qin Muye had the power to fight back. Chapter 226: 228: The Hell Environment Needs to Be Cleared Using Firepower Coverage Chapter 226: Chapter 228: The Hell Environment Needs to Be Cleared Using Firepower Coverage [The garbled extra update, will be restored at 3:50, if not restored open the catalog and long press this chapter to redownload] ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do as you say.¡± Freddy looked deeply at Qin Muye and did not make any more demands. ¡°When science meets non-science, non-science indeed has the upper hand¡ªno wonder with such strong backing.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t set any qualifications, either agree or disagree, there¡¯s no third option.¡± It was Qin Muye, not Freddy, who had the upper hand; the latter had no right to make demands. ¡°I want the technology of the Pioneer Empire. Once I have it, I¡¯ll leave immediately. After that, you can do whatever you want. But if you try to stop me, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless.¡± Qin Muye said this while sewing up Freddy¡¯s abdomen and then kindly helped him put on his sweater. ¡°If it were a true Hell, that would have been better.¡± Qin Muye said with a tone of regret as he watched the hellish dreamscape environment gradually dissipate under the barrage of firepower.@@@@ ... ¡°How likely is that¡ªlet people prepare the firepower, first we hit this guy hard; it¡¯s a pity it¡¯s not a real Hell, just a Hell-like environment, no need for cooperation.¡± Qin Muye rolled his eyes and said. ¡°Master, do you really plan to cooperate with this Freddy?¡± Black Hand looked on anxiously at this scene. ¡°After all, it¡¯s not Hell or the Lord of Hell, it¡¯s still too much of a difference.¡± Qin Muye remarked wistfully as he observed the easily torn apart Hell-like dreamscape environment. For instance, even if the entire Pioneer Empire broke free from the nightmare, it would be dragged back in again. But such thoughts are best left as just thoughts. Normally, the size of a Hell equals the strength of the Lord of Hell. To have a Hell of great size means a Lord of Hell whose strength must be formidable, probably ranking in the top ten thousand Lords of Hell. At that moment, the Floating City from another plane erupted with Level 2 firepower. At this moment, Freddy was like a turtle trapped in a jar, completely incapable of struggling, as shells and lasers and other types of military ordnance continuously poured down, wearing down his body. But it is likely that he just suppressed the flash of resentment and anger, instead cackling strangely, ¡°Of course, but I want to...¡± The size of Hell might seem insignificant in the universe, but if the Lord of Hell breaks free, his power is extraordinary. The opponent¡¯s form is rather special. Without a strengthened Freddy, any Spirit Monster hero could easily kill the opponent. But after being strengthened, beating the opponent is no issue; however, to completely kill him still requires a trick or two. With the situation leveraged, Qin Muye simply burst the opponent¡¯s momentum. Though the opponent had not shown himself, it didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t exist. And also, for various reasons including sheer curiosity, interstellar civilizations are encountering the plight of Hell and have even been destroyed because of it. The hell on the surface of the Pioneer Empire wasn¡¯t literal hell but a massive dream controlled by Freddy¡¯s terrifying nightmares. Compared to Jason, Freddy had completely detached from the hell he once belonged to and had even declared himself king. Being all show but no substance was exactly the situation with Freddy. To avoid capsizing in the gutter, one must exert full effort against any foe, as forcefully as a lion hunting a rabbit, otherwise, a slight oversight could lead to death. It was just that the other party needed to play the emotional card and maintain relations with Qin Muye, so he assumed the appearance of an elder; if it were someone else facing Cronus, even after being confined on Paradise Island for so many years, the brutal nature might still persist, albeit to a lesser extent. General tier 6 corresponds to Land Level strength, while tier 7 is at least Shattering Star. A coincidence once or twice might be plausible, but now that the Pioneer Empire had turned out this way, Qin Muye did not believe it to be mere coincidence; surely someone was behind the scenes, inflaming the situation, otherwise, this could not have happened. Some Pioneers couldn¡¯t bear the sound, their swollen heads bursting instantly, ending their torment in nightmares. Death might indeed be a relief for these tortured aliens. Having a planet-wide nightmare, Freddy already held the home-field advantage, and enticing some slightly weaker individuals into his dreams was relatively simple. In strategy, one must underestimate the enemy, but in tactics, value them highly. Through long-term nightmare torment, the entire Pioneer Empire had developed psychological issues, and whether it could recover was itself a question. If this hell truly were as large as a planet, Qin Muye would have laughed himself awake; just consuming this hell would undoubtedly make his Exotic Realm Lock and his own power much more formidable. This was precisely why Qin Muye did not venture down, although he didn¡¯t consider this hellish environment a threat, it didn¡¯t mean he was willing to take the risk. He could tell at a glance; this was indeed Freddy¡¯s face. If it really were of this type, Qin Muye was no match, for he was not the second generation Divine King Cronus. The entire space was sealed off, masses of dreams being forcibly packed away, and so was Freddy, unable to escape. As they were discussing, they saw the horrific nightmare that enveloped the surface of the Pioneer Empire¡¯s Mother Star begin to gather like mist, forming an ugly, burned face. But Qin Muye was not one to handle things halfway; having already offended, why hold back? It was better to fight to the death. In just a moment, a barrage of explosive sounds erupted, and Freddy¡¯s ugly face was immediately shattered, his painful wails echoing across the entire Mother Star of the Pioneer Empire. It was only because the form was so special and the number so great that it had given Qin Muye a misconception. Chapter 227: 229: Different Time Differences Within the Cosmos Chapter 227: Chapter 229: Different Time Differences Within the Cosmos [Additional update gibberish, will be restored at 3:50. If unable to restore, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to redownload.] ¡°No, it wasn¡¯t us who brought Freddy to our Mother Star; he was exiled here.¡± ¡°Impossible, just a year ago, we had held negotiations.¡± The Pioneer Emperor flatly denied what Black Hand said. ¡°It started as small-scale nightmares, but later we simply couldn¡¯t stop them. In just three days, the entire Empire had fallen,¡± the Pioneer Emperor said in agony. ¡°Good, we just want the technology. After we get what we want, we will leave.¡± Black Hand gave a promise since the other party was so cooperative; otherwise, what, should they really stay and colonize? ¡°It seems you know something.¡± Black Hand wasn¡¯t a fool; he naturally noticed the other party¡¯s unusual behavior. ... ¡°No problem, I will arrange it.¡± This Pioneer extraterrestrial was the ruler of the entire Empire, though Black Hand was not clear on the specific title. ¡°Is your year a unified time standard?¡± Black Hand asked, the difference between star systems naturally leading to variations in time standards. ¡°What... this...¡± The body of the Pioneer Emperor visibly trembled; the other seemed to be in fear. ¡°The times don¡¯t match up. The Iron Blood Civilization was eradicated a year or two ago, and the technology of the Engineer Civilization was erased even earlier. Yet, you¡¯ve received no information at all; doesn¡¯t that seem problematic?¡± Black Hand inquired. ¡°Yes, I understand, this is the Creator¡¯s doing,¡± the Pioneer Emperor slowly said, yet did not elucidate the specific reasons. ¡°By the way, do you know what happened to the Arachnis Worm Race?¡± Black Hand asked.@@@@ ¡°Dead, all of them dead. Before the nightmares arrived, all communications with the colonial planets ceased, as if they were erased in an instant. To this day, we haven¡¯t been able to contact our kin on the colonial planets,¡± the other offered a very standard response. ¡°The Iron Blood Civilization was destroyed, the technological traces of the Engineer Civilization erased, and you are surrounded by nightmares. I think you know what this signifies,¡± Black Hand said. ¡°We use the time standard of the Creator Planet as our measure, which is certainly the same,¡± said the Pioneer Emperor. ¡°I understand. How long will it take you to gather what we require?¡± Black Hand also didn¡¯t intend to continue discussing this topic, as Qin Muye was urging him on. ¡°Thank you, extraterrestrial, for freeing us from the nightmares,¡± a strange frequency of voice transmitted, clearly weakened, obviously severely tortured. ¡°So, you say you have no countermeasures at all? You are capable of interstellar colonization; why haven¡¯t other colonial planets noticed anything wrong with you?¡± Black Hand questioned. The Arachnis Worm Race had not developed an effective technology environment; instead, they evolved to their current state, meaning they weren¡¯t of much use other than as samples and experimental subjects. Like Freddy, he found no pleasure in tormenting this group of creatures that looked like upright aquatic insects in his dreams. However, Qin Muye didn¡¯t think the Pioneer Emperor was lying, because there was no need for him to lie. So, all Earthlings are monsters, huh... What he wanted was very simple, to torment and slaughter humans in the dreamworld, more specifically, children. He didn¡¯t insist; if it was available, great. If not, he was prepared to leave. He wasn¡¯t a protagonist with deep-seated grievances, insistent on competing for everything. Now, he no longer cared about trivial gains and losses. Taking risks for such trivial things didn¡¯t seem worthwhile to Qin Muye. The Pioneer Emperor saw through Black Hand¡¯s intentions and knew he wanted to leave, then said, ¡°Soon, one more hour will suffice. The technological data you need is extensive, even importing it into storage devices takes time.¡± The Pioneer Emperor seemed a bit peculiar. After some recollection, a pained expression appeared on his strange face¡ªobviously, the memories were painful: ¡°The Arachnis Worm Race are despicable thieves in the cosmos. We monitored their movements for a while, and it¡¯s said that they found something. But then the nightmares arrived, and we were left in the dark.¡± In situations like this, take what you can and leave if you can¡¯t. Life is the most important thing; there¡¯s no need to put oneself in danger for a bit of gain. If it weren¡¯t for the time needed to collect the technology data, he would want to leave immediately. Had it been a different place, Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t feel this way, but this world is different, neither scientific nor mystical; anything could happen here. For this reason, he was increasingly reluctant to leave his Mage Tower. An extraterrestrial, similar to an aquatic insect, walked upright, with four arms and semi-transparent wings, and its swollen head resembled a fanned-out crown. A group of fully armed Spirit Monsters, led by Black Hand, then spoke up, ¡°So now it¡¯s time for you to pay. We need all the technological knowledge of the Pioneer Empire, or else what Freddy managed to do, we can do too.¡± Because of the plight of those three great interstellar civilizations, he had become cautious. There was an entity stirring the pot, intent on making whatever they couldn¡¯t manage happen, he seriously suspected it was the God from Eden Garden. As to why that was being done, he wasn¡¯t sure. Gathering from a society with a complete system is naturally different in efficiency from doing it yourself, especially for an advanced interstellar society. The more he thought about it, the deeper Qin Muye realized this world was. The Creator Planet was what the four major interstellar civilizations called Earth Planet. This was important, which is why he asked the previous question. With this, things became even more complex and confusing. This feeling was akin to experiencing the horror of an individual amplified across an entire civilization. As for the Arachnis Worm Race, Qin Muye had no plans of making contact anymore, guessing it would be more bad than good. Chapter 228: 230: Too Terrifying, Its Safer to Return to the Netherworld Chapter 228: Chapter 230: Too Terrifying, It¡¯s Safer to Return to the Netherworld [Extra update gibberish, will recover by 3:50, if not, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] ¡°Dionysus, I never imagined your domain could be so vast, and even capable of floating in the air,¡± Hades couldn¡¯t help but feel a little sentimental. ¡°Dionysus, my nephew, I¡¯ve heard you¡¯ve been waging wars in exotic realms, which is quite worrying,¡± Zeus said as soon as they met. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, God King, come, have some tea,¡± Qin Muye casually poured tea for both Hades and Zeus. ¡°It¡¯s just a lot of things, I¡¯m telling you, you¡¯re lucky you didn¡¯t go to the Horror Universe, that place...¡± Qin Muye casually chatted with Hades. ¡°Or... you could stop him, I think he¡¯s violently trying to crack the Mysterious Lock of my Floating City, and if he breaks it, fixing it will be a bit troublesome,¡± Qin Muye said. ... ¡°This is nothing compared to the Netherworld, I just have this little place, unlike you who owns the whole Netherworld, much more powerful than me,¡± Qin Muye also joked. ¡°Finally, they¡¯re all sent away, each one causing me such hassle, well, take the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel and go run an instance, pepper the special buildings around, upgrade them all to level 5, then go have a blast on the new server.¡± After all, she is the Earth, even him, the King of the Gods, cannot interfere with her. It must be said, these deities sure have a keen sense of news, aside from Gaia, Hecate, Poseidon, Nyx, and other gods also hurried over, apparently all wanting a share of the pie. After the fight, Hades naturally came in with a sullen face, bringing Zeus with him. Upon arrival, Hades naturally detected something amiss right away and came to investigate, finding it was indeed Qin Muye. The next day, after briefly checking the technological documents of the Pioneer Empire, Qin Muye took the whole Different Plane¡¯s Floating City through to the Netherworld of fairy tales, then casually found a deserted spot to settle down. The first gathering ended quickly, each one eating greasily and drinking with beaming smiles. When Hades heard this, he nodded, took out his double-pronged pitchfork, and with a whirlwind instantly left Qin Muye¡¯s territory. Hades shrugged, ¡°You¡¯ve been gone for such a long time, Persephone is starting to miss you.¡± In the Horror Universe, if you dared to use the Meditation Technique, what you would absorb wouldn¡¯t be elements, but rather Hell Power.@@@@ After sending away these Titans who kept taking and eating, Qin Muye breathed a sigh of relief. These things were not worth much, and if using them helped keep up appearances, it was worth it, since if he really needed help later on, calling on someone would be simpler. So, in terms of power, there was neither growth nor decline, and the power vacancies in the Netherworld were quite substantial; it was just that few wished to come. The Netherworld was a barren land. If one truly came, the benefits would be decent later on, but apart from the daily overtime labor, there was also the harsh environment to contend with. What could they have to eat? Although it¡¯s termed as Ancient Greek mythology, it¡¯s essentially based on fairy tales, so the food is just so-so, and Qin Muye had tasted it before. He actually never visited Qin Muye¡¯s territory, just heard of it, and indeed, it was somewhat unexpected. His implication wasn¡¯t about accepting the other party; instead, it meant, ¡°You don¡¯t contribute at all, and you still want benefits?¡± The Titan Divine Race also consumed ordinary animals and plants. Many monsters actually possess Titan Bloodline, so wouldn¡¯t eating them be akin to cannibalizing their own kind? In fairy tale stories, there is no spiritual energy, only the authority of the divine. Just as the Horror Universe has only Hell Power, Wen Country possesses no energy factors at all, purely a world of technology mixed with a bit of National Martial Arts. Having left that oppressive and horrific environment, Qin Muye naturally relaxed. Some ideas were quite good, but Qin Muye had no plan to entertain the Olympus gods¡¯ thoughts. It was better to let them squabble among themselves here. Some were beating around the bush about God King Cronos¡¯ situation, while others were probing the conditions of different worlds, and some even desired to become a Divine King elsewhere, while others wanted to become Lords like Qin Muye. It¡¯s not some fantasy world where higher-level monsters are tastier; that¡¯s nonsensical. Elements can transform into Magic Power, but Hell Power is not necessarily the same. If it truly enters one¡¯s body, one is likely to not become stronger but turn into a Murderer or an Evil Spirit controlled by Hell. The fight was brief, and Qin Muye knew that Zeus wasn¡¯t here to fight but to gain benefits ¡ª it was merely a tactic. This situation alarmed Gaia as well. The Earth Mother Goddess¡¯s relationship with Zeus was not great, but Zeus couldn¡¯t do much due to her overwhelming strength. If they all used the same system and all cultivation techniques were universal, even sharing the same energy environment ¡ª such an event is utterly unlikely to happen. If it did happen, there would definitely be a problem. Do you really think there¡¯s anything like dragon liver and phoenix marrow, or that monster meat is delicious? Impossible. Most monsters are poisonous, and consuming them wouldn¡¯t be delicious but would result in instant death. As they were talking, a loud crack of thunder suddenly sounded. As for so-called spiritual energy or magic power, that¡¯s even more nonsensical. The differences between worlds create different environments. Although Zeus was frustrated with Qin Muye for allowing God King Cronos to become a Divine King in another world, it indirectly removed a hidden threat for him. Plus, considering Qin Muye¡¯s high value, any resentment was naturally suppressed. When it comes to interests, many things can be overlooked. Zeus, of course, discerned Qin Muye¡¯s true intentions, but as a ruler, having thick skin is an essential skill, so he naturally pretended not to notice. He then said, ¡°Ha ha, you¡¯re right; all the deities of Mount Olympus will support you.¡± Chapter 229: 231: This Time the Identity is a Team-Wipe Engine Chapter 229: Chapter 231: This Time the Identity is a Team-Wipe Engine [You used a Random Dungeon Scroll, and this time the instance world is: No. 5217 World of Shadows.] [Randomizing your identity, the distribution for this occasion is: Main Character (99.99%), Supporting Character (0.01%), Extra (0%).] [You have obtained the Main Character Identity.] [Main Quest Released] [Prevent the Great Celestial Collision, Reward: Lord Skill¡¤Life Enhancement] [Life Enhancement: Increases the Life Value Limit of all your troops and heroes (Rank ¡Á 1%).] ... [Your performance in this task will be evaluated based on how well your actions fit your identity, and the evaluation will affect your final reward.] [You have acquired a temporary skill: Archaeologist and Mysticologist] [Archaeologist and Mysticologist: Group wipes are your routine; usually, everything around you is unlucky, or you are just as unlucky. Nicknamed the ¡®Group Wipe Engine¡¯.] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye looked at the temporary skill and identity that seemed quite normal on the surface, but why did it involve wiping out groups? In his mind, he already had partial memories of this identity. It was a modern world where he was named Li Yan, currently a history professor at Qing Xia College, leading a routine life¡ªeither teaching, reading in his office, or dining at the cafeteria before returning to the faculty dorm to read. His entertainment was quite monotonous, enjoying his own company daily, while his social life was rather sparse¡ªhaving few friends and being somewhat of a loner. Plus, being an orphan, he lived quite comfortably alone. Girlfriends or a wife were out of the question; he seemed like a reclusive bookworm. The lessons he taught were somewhat dull, but the knowledge points he covered were solid, and the students¡¯ performance was generally satisfactory. ¡°I understand all of that, but you didn¡¯t give me the corresponding historical knowledge, did you?¡± Qin Muye felt rather helpless; the memories provided by ¡°Lord Era¡± were just an overview and not very detailed. ¡°First comes the identity. On the surface, I¡¯m a history professor; next is archaeologist and mysticologist. With these three identities, how am I supposed to stop the great celestial collision?¡± ¡°Should I say my ancestors were Titans, and then I can transform, or say I¡¯m actually an Exotic Realm Lord with millions of Elite Soldiers under my command?¡± ¡°I could fool the natives with that, but fooling ¡®Lord Era¡¯ is a tough call.¡± Hearing this, the group of thugs burst into raucous laughter. The leader, with a long nose ring and a hairdo like a green rooster¡¯s combadour, casually touched his spike-studded jacket and scoffed, ¡°Kid, I¡¯m not here to listen to your crappy lecture, I¡¯m here for someone. Which one of you is Wang Ge? Someone¡¯s bought one of your legs.¡± ¡°I must remind you, assault is illegal, and your behavior is extremely serious, definitely warranting a heavy sentence,¡± Qin Muye kindly reminded, reminding them that this was a modern legally governed society, not those servers he had been on where might ruled. What kind of fool came into a school to attack a student, were the guards at the door just loafing around or had they been bribed to let these people in? In response to Qin Muye¡¯s warning, the thugs sneered, and the leader wielded his steel pipe haughtily, ¡°Little wimp, go teach your class and stop meddling in my business, or worry that I might cripple you.¡± Then, the thug paid no more attention to Qin Muye but scanned the people in the classroom, seemingly identifying someone. Qin Muye sighed, ¡°I always tell myself, I am a history professor...¡± ¡°What?¡± The thug seemed not to hear him. Before the thug could react, he felt a pain in his hand, and saw his hand clutching the steel pipe go limp, losing the pipe, followed by a burst of intense pain and he let out a squeal like a slaughtered pig, echoing throughout the entire teaching building. But it was cut short after just two seconds. Qin Muye grabbed the thug by the neck, lifted him up with one hand, and with the other hand, effortlessly crumpled the steel pipe into a ball and stuffed it into the thug¡¯s mouth. ¡°I am a history professor, who likes to exercise regularly, so it makes perfect sense that I¡¯m a bit stronger, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Qin Muye said, his tone menacing. A coward? That depends on the circumstances. The other party had come provocatively to his doorstep; wouldn¡¯t it make him a coward not to respond? It wasn¡¯t like he couldn¡¯t handle them. What about the scenario where attacking the youngsters brought the seniors in? Did they think Qin Muye didn¡¯t have a powerful backing? Behind him were seniors, even older ones, he wasn¡¯t scared of comparing backgrounds. Everyone in the room was shocked by this scene. ¡°It...makes sense.¡± The thug, Qin Muye held, managed to spit out the mangled steel pipe and spoke with difficulty. ¡°Good to hear it makes sense. The rest of you, squat in the corner with your hands over your heads. Anyone who moves, I¡¯ll personally iron him out, wasting my five minutes,¡± Qin Muye threw the thug in his hand to the corner, and the other thugs humbly obeyed, squatting in the corner. Seeing this, Qin Muye then turned back to the podium, ¡°Alright everyone, let¡¯s continue, we were discussing...¡± The students who were listening swallowed hard, never expecting a seemingly gentle, bookish professor to be so fierce, truly proving that appearances can be deceptive. Consequently, some students were racking their brains to remember whether they had ever offended this history professor, whose single-handed strength could probably crush their skulls. Of course, there were also students who had other ideas, such as learning a few tricks from Qin Muye.@@@@ Chapter 230: 232: Doing this for just 1000 yuan? Chapter 230: Chapter 232: Doing this for just 1000 yuan? The bell signaling the end of class rang, and only then did Qin Muye shake his head and call out that the class was dismissed. As for this Qing Xia Academy, it was indeed severely corrupt. Even though there was loud shouting just now, not a single security personnel had come to check, which indicated that the staff had been bought off, which was why no one had come. As for Wang Ge, he didn¡¯t know who that was, nor was he acquainted, much less aware of the details. These matters were unrelated to him; his main concern was maintaining his identity as a history professor. ¡°Aren¡¯t you all leaving?¡± Qin Muye, looking at a group of students ready to stick around for the spectacle, couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Ah, we just want to see what the professor is going to do.¡±@@@@ ¡°Right, right, professor, why don¡¯t you teach us a couple of self-defense moves...¡± ¡°...¡± ... The students were chattering back and forth, which was giving Qin Muye a headache. ¡°Quiet, I¡¯ll notify the Law Enforcers.¡± Qin Muye said and took out his phone to call the police. The technological level of this world was on par with Wen Country. After making the notification, he saw a sense of relief wash over the hoodlums, as if they had escaped a bitter ordeal. ¡°Come on, tell me who hired you to commit murder, and which gang are these colorful characters from? How dare you disrupt my class? Don¡¯t you know this could affect my bonus and rating? I¡¯ll be paying a visit this Saturday to teach you what it means to have your bonus deducted.¡± Qin Muye casually grabbed one of the hoodlums by his exaggerated hairstyle and then spoke in a calm tone. This scared the grabbed hoodlum nearly to the point of wetting himself. The man before him appeared gentle and well-dressed, which added an eerily deceptive sense to his manner. ¡°I... I don¡¯t know, I hang out with Brother Dog, Brother Dog, say something!!!¡± The hoodlum, feeling like his scalp was about to tear, could only cry out with a sobbing voice. In the past, they¡¯d bully people and collect protection money as a gang of weaklings, but this time they had met their match and were likely to end up crippled. ¡°Brother Dog? Oh, who might that be? Step forward so I can have a look.¡± Qin Muye put the man down and then looked around at the group of squatting hoodlums. At that moment, nobody cared about loyalty, and a hoodlum with a broken arm was pushed forward. ¡°So it¡¯s you, Brother Dog. Speak up, if you speak well, I¡¯ll fix your bone, if not, well, I¡¯ll still fix your bone.¡± Qin Muye¡¯s words initially confused the others, but they quickly understood that fixing bones depended on how it was done. ¡°It was Mr. Shi. Mr. Shi paid us a thousand bucks to break Wang Ge¡¯s legs. It wasn¡¯t our idea.¡± The hoodlum quickly betrayed the person who had instructed them. Qin Muye was quite pleased with this, flicked his hand slightly, and heard a snap as he reset the man¡¯s bone. He was very familiar with human anatomy, so setting a bone was relatively easy for him. Soon, the Law Enforcers arrived, listened to the descriptions from other students at the scene, and quickly took the perpetrators away. The species aren¡¯t the same anymore. Hearing this, Wang Ge also fell silent, although he¡¯d been mentally prepared, it still touched him somehow. It was mainly because Qin Muye¡¯s reason for refusing was too strange. ¡°Well, it seems you are indeed unlucky, but I can teach you a thing or two. It¡¯s just that training is not only hard and exhausting but also very costly. Can you handle it?¡± Qin Muye glanced at him, feeling that there might be some secrets involved, so he decided to lend a hand. He remembered that the National Martial Arts of Wen Country might be suitable, although inefficient and quite expensive during training. But it was worth a shot. Although he had no practical experience, his theoretical knowledge was solid. ¡°Thank you, Professor. When do we start?¡± Wang Ge was surprised by this sudden piece of good news, and the thought of hardship, exhaustion, and the expenses were immediately cast aside by him. First, to solve the immediate problem. ¡°Do you want to do it quickly, or do you want to take it slow?¡± Qin Muye asked. In his mind, he was browsing through National Martial Arts styles, including techniques involving blades, sticks, fists, palms, claws, and fingers; the variety was quite extensive. However, these seemed to be minor schools or outdated ones, still usable but not quite fitting with modern standards or possibly lacking an inheritor due to various reasons. ¡°Of course I want to do it quickly. That Shao Shi definitely won¡¯t let me go, Professor, how many days will it take?¡± Wang Ge asked hopefully. Qin Muye thought for a moment, ¡°At the fastest, it still would take about three thousand six hundred days.¡± ¡°???¡± Wang Ge was dumbfounded. Wasn¡¯t that ten years? If he had to wait ten years, his chance would have long passed. ¡°Professor, isn¡¯t there a faster way?¡± ¡°Yes, three months, but after that, either the person is gone, or the money is gone.¡± Of course, there¡¯s a quicker way, through spending a fortune. How else can you get stronger if you don¡¯t spend? ¡°How much would that cost?¡± Wang Ge quickly asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know, it all depends on how much your body can absorb; it¡¯s up to you, not me,¡± Qin Muye said slowly. The young man was so anxious. Young people are always in a rush. Martial arts training isn¡¯t something that can be mastered in three days, even Qin Muye¡¯s own transformation, which seemed like an overnight success, was the result of extensive study and practice before he dared to proceed. ¡°But what should I do now? Shao Shi definitely won¡¯t let me go.¡± ¡°You could report to the police, and if that doesn¡¯t work, consider taking a break from school and running away for a while. I¡¯m just a powerless minor professor and can¡¯t do much.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t unreasonably help him; giving him a chance was already generous, considering he wasn¡¯t close with Wang Ge. He was only helping in case there was some plot involved. Chapter 231: 233: Covering the Sky with One Hand, Cutting Off Your Hand Chapter 231: Chapter 233: Covering the Sky with One Hand, Cutting Off Your Hand After some hesitation, Wang Ge finally said he would go back and think about it; Qin Muye¡¯s accelerated training was too slow. Qin Muye didn¡¯t bother with that; he had given the opportunity, and if he didn¡¯t seize it, there would be no future. He¡¯s going back to consider? Does he really think Qin Muye¡¯s place is a gym where you can train whenever you want? Don¡¯t even think about next time, even if he kneels and begs, Qin Muye won¡¯t teach him. Upon returning to his dormitory, he casually flipped through various books, mostly historical, folk, and some metaphysical books, but found no diary. After all, what decent person keeps a diary? ... Therefore, Qin Muye found no records related to his own identity. Having just finished reading all the books, and while considering where to dig deeper into this identity, he heard a knock at the door. He opened the door and saw several Law Enforcers, which puzzled him. ¡°Li Yan, right? You are suspected of intentional harm. Come with us,¡± said the other party as soon as they saw Qin Muye. These words made Qin Muye narrow his eyes, ¡°Intentional harm, could you tell me who the victim is?¡± ¡°Sun Sanguo, the one you called the police on. You broke his right hand. Security personnel from Qing Xia have already testified on his behalf,¡± said the other with a business-like tone. ¡°Oh, Brother Dog, I understand now, but I want to ask, is everything you just said true?¡± The magic power of manipulation surged, entering the mind of the Law Enforcer before him. ¡°False, Sun Sanguo¡¯s hand was broken by themselves, and the people from Qing Xia¡¯s security helped to make false testimony. I took money to arrest you to teach you a lesson, better break both your hands,¡± the head Law Enforcer said, looking dazed. The other Law Enforcers beside him changed their expression, not expecting their Captain to be so candid. ¡°Very well, then tell me about this Young Master Shi, who seems to have such influence,¡± Qin Muye casually pulled up a chair and sat down. ¡°The eldest son of the Shi Family, heir to the Shi Corporation.¡± ¡°The veins of the Shi Corporation spread throughout Purple Flower City, from the Magistrate down to the common peddlers, all under Shi¡¯s control,¡± the other accurately stated. The statement made the other Law Enforcers think about restraining him, only to find themselves inexplicably unable to move. ¡°I see, a financial tycoon and an aristocratic family, huh? Tsk, I didn¡¯t expect there would still be remnants of such things.¡± Qin Muye was somewhat surprised; he had thought this was a modern world but hadn¡¯t expected such relics to exist. Qin Muye, using the computer as a medium, extensively hacked into the world¡¯s networks via the Magic Network. Soon, Qin Muye discovered some scattered pieces of information, although the network security was very tight. Truly confidential material was unlikely to be connected to the internet, rather, it was secured through physical disconnection creating intranets or local area networks, using two separate systems. Hence, through the Magic Network, Qin Muye couldn¡¯t access these physically disconnected devices. As for things like the dark web, he found plenty, but they weren¡¯t the networks where Transcendents congregated, rather, they involved distasteful acts like extreme performances, human trafficking, and other dirty dealings. He did find a trace of something, and it filtered out information related to Shadows, like... Shadows living. Unfortunately, the video was invalid, probably because the data was forcefully cleared, so it wasn¡¯t viewable. ¡°World of Shadows, certainly has something to do with Shadows, just not sure what exactly it is.¡± Qin Muye found it quite peculiar. Shadows are essentially an optical phenomenon, formed by the blocking of light by objects where it cannot pass through opaque objects, creating darker areas. There was nothing special as he had studied it; his shadow was just a shadow, and so were other people¡¯s. ¡°There might be something about this that I don¡¯t know.¡± This world seemed to have no energy environment, but who knew the actual situation. When it¡¯s time to act, don¡¯t hesitate, but when it¡¯s time to lay low, don¡¯t mess around. Naturally, the Shi Family that could bring him trouble needed to be dealt with, and the Transcendents might involve some powerful beings, so caution was essential. The disappearance of the Shi Family might be a big deal locally, but at higher levels, it was a minor issue, no different than a Skeleton Soldier dying in Qin Muye¡¯s territory without him hearing about it¡ªjust replace it with another Skeleton Soldier. The living Shi Family might have more than just status, but a dead Shi Family, likely had even lower status with everyone looking to share the spoils rather than seeking revenge for the Shi Family. Especially powers like the Magistrate and the wealthy, none would miss the chance at the Shi Family¡¯s huge wealth¡ªthe former regaining authority and not being a puppet anymore, the latter progressing further by acquiring the inheritance. As for the cause of death, naturally, someone would investigate it, but how they investigated was none of their concern. And if they came after Qin Muye, he¡¯d just manipulate them, ensuring they¡¯d return saying Qin Muye was completely without suspicion. ¡°This history seems a bit problematic?¡± Qin Muye thought that since he had no clues at hand, he might as well start from history, folklore, and the like. Tell you what, as he searched, he really did find problems. Others might not notice, but he detected a certain disjointed feeling, as if the entire history had been erased of something. Like... Transcendents! Chapter 232: 234: The Secret in the Shadow Chapter 232: Chapter 234: The Secret in the Shadow ¡°So you¡¯re saying this guy¡¯s shadow just stood up and gave you a big smack?¡± Qin Muye looked at the corpse in front of him. The corpse, formerly known as Shi Liang, was the brother of young master Shi, a rather special member of the Shi family, not because he was hard to kill, but because when the Evangelical Spirit Monster was killing him, his shadow gave the Evangelical Spirit Monster a big smack, and then, naturally, the Evangelical Spirit Monster returned the favor with a big smack of its own. That¡¯s pretty much what happened, the Evangelical Spirit Monster got a psychological shadow after receiving a big smack, and the other party got a smack and now lies here as a corpse. ¡°But I checked, and there¡¯s absolutely nothing wrong with his body, so what¡¯s the principle behind his shadow standing up and smacking you?¡± Qin Muye doubted life a bit. He didn¡¯t doubt the Evangelical Spirit Monster since the video had been shared through the Magic Network, and he had seen the shadow standing up himself and turning from two-dimensional into a three-dimensional figure, though a bit rough, one could still vaguely make out a human figure. And when examining, the other party¡¯s corpse also showed no issues just like a normal human¡¯s body, even an autopsy showed nothing abnormal. ... ¡°Alright, I get it, you guys go and investigate if there¡¯s anything odd, and follow this Shi Liang lead.¡± Right now, Qin Muye didn¡¯t have any clue, but that didn¡¯t mean he was giving up. As for the corpse, he let the Evangelical Spirit Monster take care of it as keeping it would only attract trouble, especially if someone found out there was a corpse here, it would only bring problems. The Evangelical Spirit Monster was quite handy when it came to disposing of bodies, after all, it was an all-rounder helper, not just for disposing of bodies, but now if you asked it to cook three dishes and a soup, there would be no problem. After the Spirit Monster left, Qin Muye continued to pick out mistakes from history. He wasn¡¯t sure if it was because of the temporary Skill or something inherent within him, but he was quite sensitive to these matters. He felt it was not because of him, but rather this temporary Skill, as he could easily detect irregularities in the historical documents. ¡°Although this temporary Skill is a rampage trigger, it still has some use.¡± Thinking about this, he realized he had to attend class in the afternoon. ¡°I almost triggered a mass wipeout in my morning class, I hope it won¡¯t happen again this afternoon...¡± Qin Muye commented. Then he thought of something, and that was to resign. Qing Xia Academy is simply unbearable, casually getting bribed like that, and no one dealt with this issue until now, suggesting not just the security department but also the higher-ups had been compromised. So, he didn¡¯t plan to stick around this crappy school anymore. Going to class every day wasn¡¯t a solution. He still had things to do. Carrying his textbooks, he left, but before he could even reach the academic building, he discovered the entire school had been locked down. Qin Muye poked his head out to see what the fuss was about: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± This person thought Qin Muye was afraid of dying, but in reality, Qin Muye was afraid he couldn¡¯t stop himself from locking the other person in the basement to conduct some small experiment to examine their body structure. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m in a hurry; just say what you want to talk about,¡± Qin Muye said briskly. ¡°I want to know which places you went after class this morning, Professor Li,¡± the person spoke up. ¡°Office, cafeteria, and dormitory. Are you an official?¡± Qin Muye replied without hesitation. ¡°Yes, my codename is Fierce Tiger, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t reveal my real name. These three timestamps you just mentioned, is there someone who can vouch for you?¡± Fierce Tiger spoke calmly, but with a scrutinizing tone. ¡°Yes, the surveillance cameras at Qing Xia Academy,¡± Qin Muye pointed at a nearby surveillance camera. ¡°...¡± Fierce Tiger was speechless, taken aback, not expecting this young man to have that up his sleeve. ¡°What about besides the surveillance? After all, it doesn¡¯t cover your dormitory,¡± Fierce Tiger said. Qin Muye looked at him as if he were insane, ¡°You think I¡¯m problematic; it should be you who brings evidence, not me proving my own innocence.¡± Most people would have been led by the person¡¯s pacing by now, but Qin Muye simply didn¡¯t play along. ¡°Um, okay. You¡¯re familiar with Wang Ge, right? He...¡± ¡°So-called Fierce Tiger, this chuunibyou middle-aged man, what exactly do you want to ask? Do you suspect I killed the security personnel? Do you think I have that capability? The upcoming questions will require you to present your Law Enforcer¡¯s credentials, otherwise, I won¡¯t continue answering your questions,¡± Qin Muye knew that the person hadn¡¯t come because of the staff member¡¯s death but rather for the Shi Family. This made the other person¡¯s face turn green, and then they said, ¡°I didn¡¯t bring it, but I can...¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Muye turned around and left, completely disregarding the other person. This left Fierce Tiger standing there in considerable embarrassment. Eventually, after watching Qin Muye leave, Fierce Tiger did not follow but went on his way instead. ¡°It seems that Li Yan probably isn¡¯t the problem; it must be Wang Ge who killed Shi Liang, but how could an ordinary person without an awakened Shadow possibly do that?¡± ¡°No, maybe he has already awakened...¡± ¡°Heh, Shi Liang planned this piece of Shadow Stone for his brother but ended up risking his whole family. It seems... Wang Ge is a talent, we need to think about how to recruit him,¡± ¡°Having just awakened his Shadow and already able to kill Shi Liang; genius, yes.¡± Fierce Tiger muttered softly to himself, then left Qing Xia Academy heading towards Wang Ge¡¯s residence. As for seeking revenge? Between a waste and a genius, everyone knows the choice. After all, it was Shi Liang¡¯s own personal business that led to the consequences, and the whole organization shouldn¡¯t seek revenge for him, especially since he wasn¡¯t close with Shi Liang; naturally, he wouldn¡¯t offend a genius for a dead person. Chapter 233: 235: Translate this for me, what does "Underground Relics" mean! Chapter 233: Chapter 235: Translate this for me, what does ¡°Underground Relics¡± mean! ¡°Awakened, with both the Shadow and the Shadow Stone in hand, my gains aren¡¯t small¡ªI guess my suspicion has been cleared, and poor Wang Ge ended up taking the fall for me.¡± From Fierce Tiger¡¯s words, Qin Muye also understood one thing¡ªthe young master of the Shi Family had taken a liking to the Shadow Stone in Wang Ge¡¯s home, a trinket capable of awakening a Shadow. However, Qin Muye had a very perplexing question; if he fancied it, why not just buy it outright? Especially considering that, from Wang Ge¡¯s situation, the latter seemed unaware of what the Shadow Stone was. Why mess around with hiring thugs to break legs and trying to smear the guy¡ªit¡¯s as if they¡¯ve got a screw loose in their head, only thinking of committing crimes without wanting to pay even a small price. The Shi Group is wealthy and influential. Not to mention, for them, spending ten or twenty million would be but a drop in the ocean, yet, they managed to turn it into such a mess. Now they¡¯ve offended Qin Muye, and his whole family is spiraling upwards to heaven. ... ¡°Lack of brains truly brings disaster,¡± Qin Muye shook his head. He had thought it was over a woman¡¯s affections. If it had been about a woman, he could understand the foolish thoughts, but to mess up on something involving Extraordinary Abilities was nothing short of idiocy. Well, even if they did knock on the door and the other side refused to sell, it shouldn¡¯t have escalated to this point. They could have hired someone to quietly sneak in and steal it, or even just snatch it away if it was carried around. But to openly commit such acts just seemed disgracefully foolish. Qin Muye notified the Evangelical Spirit Monster through the Magic Network, asking them to look out for the Shadow Stone and to keep an eye on Fierce Tiger, who claimed to be an official but definitely wasn¡¯t, probably a member of some illicit organization. Perhaps Qin Muye could follow the lead from Fierce Tiger to find the organization and strike it down in one fell swoop. At the very least, he should be able to obtain some information about the Shadow. It seems this group of Transcendents has already formed a structure, but it¡¯s unknown whether this country has an official organization or not. Reaching the bottom of the dormitory building, Qin Muye looked up and said, ¡°Someone¡¯s in my dorm? Judging from the residual scent, it must be a stranger.¡± ¡°Strange, judging by the blood flow, heart rate, and even the breathing pattern... something seems off.¡± Qin Muye was all ears and eyes¡ªotherwise, what use would his exceptional Human Race Bloodline be if not for this purpose? Pity the transformation wasn¡¯t fully thorough; otherwise, without listening closely, he would determine whether the visitor was male or female, tall or short. Feigning ignorance, he leisurely ascended the stairs and then pushed open his room to find a tall woman sitting in the center, with her legs crossed in a very bold manner. With her alluring appearance, it would be a shame not to dissect her for study, although some areas were slightly flawed. ¡°You¡¯ve had surgery on your chin, breasts, and ribs, haven¡¯t you?¡± As soon as Qin Muye saw her, something felt off, similar to the Artificial Humans he created. Once the person was far away, Qin Muye then smirked, ¡°So easygoing, she¡¯s probably reluctant to give even ten percent and might even want my life.¡± However, Qin Muye didn¡¯t care; the other party was genuinely weak, at most a 2nd-tier. Plus, teaming up with him was asking for death; his temporary skill was almost like the Lone Star of Tiansha, especially towards teammates; he reckoned once they went in, this group would be annihilated. Qin Muye wasn¡¯t quite ready to just let them off, instead, he notified an Evangelical Spirit Monster to follow this woman to see what their deal was, why they sought him out. ... ¡°Cold Ghost, how did it go, did he agree?¡± The woman¡¯s code name was Cold Ghost; after leaving, she got into a car parked by the front gate of Qing Xia Academy. ¡°He agreed, but this kid seems troublesome. He was all timid yesterday, but today he even dared to mock me,¡± Cold Ghost said displeased, and then relayed the situation as it was. The burly driver named Shan Ta snorted coldly after listening to Cold Ghost, ¡°Thirty percent? The kid¡¯s got quite the appetite. No problem giving it, but whether he¡¯ll be alive to spend it, that¡¯s another question.¡± ¡°The boss said this underground relic might have been built by Yin Mountain Lord back in the day, leaving plenty of Shadow Stones. Once we sell them, we can definitely afford to leave the country and live it up,¡± said Shan Ta, with a cold glint flashing in his eyes, seemingly dissatisfied. Cold Ghost¡¯s eyes also revealed her greed, in today¡¯s market a Shadow Stone is worth billions, and they are hardly available for sale; people like them only got the Shadow by sheer fluke. ¡°I saw Fierce Tiger just now; could there be any accidents?¡± Cold Ghost suddenly asked, shifting the topic. Money was great, but the problem was it had to be in hand first; otherwise, it was all in vain. ¡°No, Fierce Tiger was looking into the Shi Family¡¯s affairs. The whole Shi Family died this afternoon,¡± said Shan Ta, his tone calm. He appeared carefree but was also no simpleton; he made sure to investigate thoroughly. ¡°Better not be any trouble. If something happens, you explain it to the boss,¡± Cold Ghost immediately deflected the responsibility. Shan Ta¡¯s face darkened, ¡°I¡¯ll make sure of it tomorrow.¡± Fierce Tiger¡¯s background was something their group couldn¡¯t match, so Shan Ta didn¡¯t dare to truly lash out, and since he couldn¡¯t beat Fierce Tiger, he could only circumvent and investigate the other¡¯s true purpose. As for assuring that there wouldn¡¯t be any problems, he didn¡¯t dare to be reckless; if things went wrong, it wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of not getting his hands on the money, but losing his life altogether. Fierce Tiger, as part of a large organization, might reason with ordinary people, but would definitely not reason with their small teams involved in dark trades; rather, he would directly break their necks. Ordinary folks have the Shadow Administration as a barrier, influential powers have to follow the rules, but there¡¯s no need to do so with them. The car continued driving, but neither of the two noticed a strangely shaped bird in the sky hanging far behind them, which was also broadcasting their entire conversation live. Even more brazen, it circled above their car from time to time, sometimes even discontented with not listening carefully enough, and directly perched on the top of their car, openly eavesdropping. Chapter 234: 236: Yin Mountain Lord and Yin Mountain Army Chapter 234: Chapter 236: Yin Mountain Lord and Yin Mountain Army ¡°So you are Li Yan, with such a pretty-boy look, can you make it?¡± Shan Ta looked Qin Muye up and down, then said with a sneer. ¡°Thank you for the compliment. If you believe in me, I can make it; if not, then I can¡¯t,¡± Qin Muye, who had been mixed in this for quite a while, finally received a compliment on being handsome. In the past, those experimental subjects would only call him a lunatic or a madman. To him, being called a pretty-boy was practically a compliment. Qin Muye¡¯s words choked Shan Ta, not knowing how to continue, completely unable to understand what was said. In the end, all Shan Ta could do was sniff coldly and then drive away. Han Gui sat nearby with a look of schadenfreude, but it was unclear whether it was directed at Qin Muye or at Shan Ta. The car drove out of the city toward the wilderness. ... After nearly three hours, when Qin Muye was getting sleepy, they finally arrived. After getting out of the car, they were led into an abandoned warehouse. From the outside, it indeed looked like one, but once inside, it was a different world. The various arrangements inside were quite complete, with several large machines in operation.@@@@ In the center of the warehouse, a huge hole had been dug. Nearby, a middle-aged man wearing a trench coat and mirrored glasses, upon seeing Qin Muye arrive, stood up and came over: ¡°This must be Professor Li Yan, hello, you can call me Black Hawk. I hope my clumsy subordinates haven¡¯t offended you.¡± Seeing this, Qin Muye responded, ¡°It¡¯s alright, except it feels weird sitting next to her with that modified body, everything else is fine.¡± Black Hawk was taken aback and glanced at Han Gui, whose face darkened while Shan Ta was also confused, unable to grasp the meaning. ¡°Well, Professor Li has keen insight. Please, have a seat here. We will need your significant help this time. When the time comes, 30% will be transferred into your account without missing a fraction,¡± Black Hawk said warmly to Qin Muye after glancing at Han Gui. As a boss, one naturally needs to have certain methods, at least knowing how to win people over. Although their organization was small, it had a considerable number of people; there were nearly thirty people bustling about in the warehouse. After taking a seat, Black Hawk personally poured tea for Qin Muye, then asked, ¡°This underground relic was left by the Yin Mountain Lord, Professor Li must have a good understanding of the Yin Mountain Lord, right?¡± ¡°First of all, I need to correct you, based on the topography and historical documents here, it should be the Yin Mountain Army, not the Yin Mountain Lord. The so-called Yin Mountain Lord probably refers to the marshal of this army.¡± Qin Muye explained. ¡°This was also a rather unique Guardian Army during the ancient times, with each dynasty having its own army divided across the realm, which over time, led to the creation of this fictitious figure, the Yin Mountain Lord. Now, there are still many temples existing in his name.¡± ¡°It is said that the Yin Mountain Army was tasked with guarding against the demons of the Underworld, but it was disbanded in recent times, for reasons unknown.¡± Qin Muye said. He and Black Hawk chatted a bit more, and he managed to extract a piece of information from him. That was that Black Hawk knew very little about the underground relics, so little that it could be described as completely foggy. To Qin Muye, it seemed like the other party had just rushed over on a whim. There should be underground relics¡ªQin Muye didn¡¯t trust Black Hawk¡¯s judgment, but he trusted the problematic aspects of his temporary skill. The team members were all ready; the group annihilation was sure to come. He didn¡¯t intend to stop before sending this group on their way. ¡°So, about this time entering the underground relics, does Professor Li feel confident?¡± Black Hawk hurriedly asked. ¡°Confident, I wouldn¡¯t dare say. After all, historical documents can be altered, you should be able to understand that,¡± Qin Muye wasn¡¯t confident, but he explained it in a rather tactful way¡ªit wouldn¡¯t do to just tell him to enjoy a good meal now because he might not be able to later. If he really said that, wouldn¡¯t it seem like he had low emotional intelligence? So, he could only hint at it subtly, letting the other party come to an understanding on his own; if he got it, good for him, and if he didn¡¯t, Qin Muye, being a decent person, couldn¡¯t spoil the plot. ¡°As long as you, Professor Li, can guide the way and we cooperate, there will definitely be no problems this time,¡± hearing Qin Muye not declaring outright success but being so cautious instead gave Black Hawk more confidence. If Qin Muye were just spewing smooth talk, that¡¯s when he¡¯d be really worried. It just showed the man was indeed professor material. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re confident, Mr. Black Hawk, but I still have to remind you to be careful. there¡¯s always a ¡®what if¡¯,¡± Qin Muye kindly reminded him again, after all, he was a total annihilation engine. Seeing this, Black Hawk naturally toned down his smile a bit, ¡°Of course, we¡¯re old hands at this.¡± Looking at him, it was clear he didn¡¯t take Qin Muye¡¯s words to heart. Qin Muye didn¡¯t insist. If he wouldn¡¯t listen and sought his own death, what could be done? Qin Muye felt quite helpless. ¡°Boss, we¡¯ve dug through,¡± a young worker quickly ran over, his face covered in dust, and said. ¡°That¡¯s great, Professor Li, let¡¯s get ready. We¡¯ll be entering the underground relics shortly,¡± Black Hawk said, visibly revitalized. ¡°I¡¯m ready anytime, Mr. Black Hawk,¡± Qin Muye naturally had no issues, he was quite curious. Although he wasn¡¯t a professional, following along and getting involved wasn¡¯t much of a problem. Moreover, he wanted to use Shadow Stones and this group of unlucky¡ªno, good teammates¡ªas experimental subjects to study the data of awakening shadows, since turning a phenomenon of optical transmission into an existence of extraordinary ability intrigued him greatly. Such an intangible thing could create peculiar effects after awakening, akin to bringing inanimate objects to life, which made him very eager to know the underlying principle. Chapter 235: 237: Anciently Called the Underworld, Today Known as the Shadow Realm Chapter 235: Chapter 237: Anciently Called the Underworld, Today Known as the Shadow Realm Qin Muye followed emotionlessly into the Underground Relics. Honestly, this group truly knew nothing. He had thought that their preparations would involve investigating whether there were any poisonous gases in the air or that they would bring necessary supplies. But in reality, that wasn¡¯t the case at all. Each person was equipped with bladed weapons and some illegal firearms and ammunition, with not even essential supplies like medicine, food, or clear water brought along. This left Qin Muye dumbstruck. Were they going down to fight monsters, or to excavate relics? Even if there were something terrifying within the relics, heading down with only weapons seemed questionable. If someone used a simple trick to trap them inside for around ten days, it would be a miracle if any of them came out alive. Perhaps in their eyes, this was a matter that could be resolved within a day, but in Qin Muye¡¯s opinion, there was likely nothing simple about what lay below. ... It was possible that it directly connected to a region called the Underworld, and this place was not so-called arsenal or treasure vault of the Black Mountain Army, but a special Sealing left by them to seal away the ¡°Soldiers of the Underworld¡± within. Otherwise, which regular army would build a treasury or arsenal underground? They weren¡¯t rebel forces, so this was highly problematic in itself. The group quickly entered the large hole in the ground, Qin Muye was escorted from front to back, while Black Hawk stood to the side. ¡°Professor Li, what do you think?¡± Black Hawk asked after they descended. ¡°I look with my eyes, what else?¡± Qin Muye replied irritably. They hadn¡¯t even reached the entrance yet. He had just come down when he was asked for his opinion, but he needed something to observe first. Aside from some soil, there was nothing here. Black Hawk couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly; he really was a bit too anxious. Moving forward, they quickly left the muddy path and entered an underground area that had been hollowed out and resembled an underground palace. Qin Muye looked around carefully. It was indeed a palace, lacking gold and silver treasures but filled with ghostly symbols that looked like lines. These were not normal characters but carved lines without any meaning, seemingly just for decoration. ¡°This is of the ancient dynasty¡¯s artistic style, these lines represent water, although somewhat similar to cloud patterns, you can tell the difference upon closer inspection.¡± ¡°During the time of the ancient dynasty, both water and dark colors were esteemed, hence the majority of decorations used water patterns.¡± He pointed at the carvings on the walls and columns and explained, then took a detailed look at the entire structure. It had to be said that this was a world where Transcendents existed; such a vast underground palace was constructed as if it were nothing. ¡°Professor Li, you can take your time looking at these after we get our hands on the items. The main issue now is, where are the ancient artifacts we need?¡± Black Hawk listened to Qin Muye¡¯s explanation impatiently. He was here to exchange the Shadow Stone for money, not to listen to Qin Muye¡¯s lectures. These powerful Dead Shadows could easily annihilate them with a mere fart, and influenced by the rule of the Shadow Realm, they have very little pity for their kin, even wanting to kill them to liberate their own shadow brethren. And what Qin Muye had read about in the ancient texts referred to these Dead Shadows. ¡°You little bastard, get us out of the Shadow Realm, now, or we¡¯re all going to die,¡± Black Hawk shouted hysterically, grabbing Qin Muye¡¯s collar. Qin Muye, however, was unhurried: ¡°Since we¡¯re already here, why the rush to go back?¡± No sooner had he spoken than a series of uniform footsteps approached from afar. From the shadows in the distance, dense fog diffused, and an oppressive atmosphere began to close in. Fear began to spread in Black Hawk¡¯s heart. He quickly released Qin Muye, and then a giant hawk emerged from his shadow and slammed into Black Hawk. In an instant, his shadow transformed into armor, forming an avian-like suit of armor. It was only at that moment that Black Hawk reached his full Tier 3 strength. Behind Cold Ghost, his shadow emanated a chilling coldness, and then his body was covered in an armor resembling black ice, with a pair of long and sharp daggers in hand, though the coverage wasn¡¯t as extensive as Black Hawk¡¯s. If we¡¯re talking about the most solid armor, that would have to be Shan Ta. If Cold Ghost had leather armor, and Black Hawk had light armor, then Shan Ta would be in heavy armor. ¡°Armored Warriors?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but gasp. He thought they were summoning shadows, but who knew it was a fusion? This was totally beyond Qin Muye¡¯s expectations. ¡°Shut up. If we get out of this alive, I swear I¡¯ll flay you alive,¡± Cold Ghost said venomously. What they thought was a treasure vault turned out to be hell itself. Soon, as the sound neared, figures clad in varied yet disciplined armor appeared, and while their weapons were of many strange kinds, they all wielded uniform spears. ¡°The Yin Mountain Army, that very army sent to suppress the Dead Shadows!¡± Cold Ghost¡¯s voice was sharp, and even though they had all transformed, the cold sweat on their foreheads couldn¡¯t be stopped from flowing. They were outnumbered and outclassed by the enemy. Just one Dead Shadow could easily slaughter them all, not to mention an army formation of Dead Shadows. There was no hope of escape. Seeing this, Black Hawk quietly took a step back, retreating to Qin Muye¡¯s side. He knew that a head-on confrontation would be like an egg against a rock, it was just a matter of how they would die, but he... didn¡¯t want to die! Chapter 236: 238: Triggering the Wipeout Effect Chapter 236: Chapter 238: Triggering the Wipeout Effect The battle was about to erupt...no, it was more like a massacre waiting to happen. Our side was simply no match for these Dead Shadows, so most of the Shadows hardly had any will to fight, each thinking about leaving. Even Black Hawk, the boss, felt the same way, but knowing he couldn¡¯t escape alone, he decided to take Qin Muye with him. If the other side had the ability to open the seal of the Shadow Realm left by the Yin Mountain Army, they must have a way to get him out of this damned place. So, taking advantage of everyone¡¯s inattention, he grabbed Qin Muye in one fell swoop, wings as hard as steel appeared on his back, and resolutely charged out with Qin Muye. Even Cold Ghost and Shan Ta, who followed by his side, hadn¡¯t reacted when Black Hawk had already taken his leave, half-flying and half-gliding past the dead Shadows of the Yin Mountain Army and out of the palace. ... Nobody expected things to turn out this way; morale, already on the brink of collapse, crumbled in an instant. Cold Ghost and Shan Ta also hadn¡¯t anticipated ending up in such an infuriating situation. Black Hawk¡¯s speed was extremely fast, and even carrying a person with him, there weren¡¯t many who could catch up. As for the Dead Shadows, a small squad was dispatched to pursue and kill Black Hawk. However, the remaining Dead Shadows became fully vigilant to prevent anyone else from escaping, and the slaughter began instantly. Even Shan Ta, in his thickest armor, was pierced through the chest by a spear, and Cold Ghost, nimble as he was, couldn¡¯t dodge within the Formation; he died even more miserably than Shan Ta, riddled with holes all over his body. On the other side, Black Hawk was rushing along with Qin Muye.@@@@ ¡°Kid, think fast and find the exit of the Shadow Realm, or we¡¯re both going to die here,¡± said Black Hawk, panting, without pausing and continuing their escape. It seemed that maintaining such speed in flight was far from effortless, especially since it was an overload and also involved carrying Qin Muye, increasing the expenditure of energy. ¡°Shadow Realm? That should be the Underworld, right? I knew where the exit was before, but after you left, I¡¯m not sure anymore,¡± Qin Muye remarked with a teasing tone. ¡°You mean the exit is inside the palace!¡± Black Hawk exclaimed, shock washing over him before cursing, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t ask. If you had, I would have told you,¡± Qin Muye retorted as if Black Hawk had a problem. The exit to the Shadow Realm was indeed within the palace, but Black Hawk, thinking himself clever, insisted on taking him away, and now the result was self-evident¡ªthey were lost within the Shadow Realm. With the speed at which Black Hawk had been flying, there was no telling where they had ended up. ¡°Is there any other way?¡± Black Hawk was at a loss for words, realizing it was impossible to go back. The Dead Shadows left by the Yin Mountain Army¡¯s soldiers were far too terrifying; Black Hawk couldn¡¯t hope to deal with them. It was as if something fiercer was coming. Black Hawk, having escaped death, breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought it was Qin Muye¡¯s doing. Qin Muye, on the other hand, suggested, ¡°The Dead Shadows of the Yin Mountain Army are about to catch up. Should we make a run for it?¡± ¡°What? That wasn¡¯t you?¡± Black Hawk wasn¡¯t foolish; he realized that it wasn¡¯t Qin Muye that had scared off the Shadow Monster, but their pursuers. After glancing at his damaged Shadow, he could only smile bitterly, ¡°Can¡¯t run; that Shadow Monster damaged my Shadow. To recover, it will take at least three days.¡± ¡°Flight is even more impossible, look.¡± Saying this, Black Hawk showed his wings on his back, which had been torn to shreds by the Shadow Monster¡¯s sharp claws. ¡°That¡¯s really too bad. Do you have any last words?¡± Qin Muye said regretfully. ¡°Wait, why were you unharmed just now?¡± Black Hawk suddenly realized and asked with a serious expression. ¡°Oh, because I¡¯m not a Shadow. They only target awakened Shadows. Otherwise, why don¡¯t you try completely destroying your own Shadow? Maybe then they will let you go,¡± Qin Muye said with a hint of temptation. Listening to these words, Black Hawk¡¯s face turned shades of pale and green; he had no idea what would happen if he destroyed his Shadow. It¡¯s possible he could never recover and would revert from being a Shadow back to a normal person, or it might not fool the Dead Shadows and Shadow Monster at all. But it seemed like the only chance he had right now; succeed or die. As for escaping? That was definitely not an option. If the Dead Shadows could catch up like this, they surely had a tracking type of Shadow Ability. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll trust you this once.¡± Black Hawk looked at Qin Muye with a somber expression, feeling that the person before him was definitely not simple. Once he survived this crisis and left the Shadow Realm, he was resolved to kill Qin Muye; otherwise, he¡¯d never have peace of mind. Qin Muye, observing Black Hawk¡¯s decisive action, was also slightly surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected to actually bluff him successfully. If pressed for his confidence in the plan, Qin Muye wasn¡¯t sure himself; who knew what the Dead Shadows would think? Regardless of whether this action succeeded or failed, it didn¡¯t have much impact on Qin Muye. To him, the value of the Shadow Realm was not low; the Dead Shadows and Shadow Monster were quite valuable. As for Shadow Stones and awakening a Shadow, that was not a rush. He would find a sample sooner or later to study. He guessed that the main quest probably had something to do with the Shadow Realm; perhaps, after his investigation, he would find a clue to the main quest. And he had also vaguely grasped a method to change his identity to cope with the main quest; while the Lord identity was an outsider, the Shadow identity would be a local resident. Chapter 237: 239: Just to Clarify, the Premise for Humanity is the Individual Chapter 237: Chapter 239: Just to Clarify, the Premise for Humanity is the Individual Black Hawk was dead, and Qin Muye had thought that his decisive action of shattering his own shadow wouldn¡¯t cause any harm. Could it be that his life was connected to this thing? It didn¡¯t seem likely; it must have been because of the Shadow Realm that the other party died after his shadow was shattered. It could also be possible that it was merely due to Qin Muye¡¯s temporary skill taking effect that caused Black Hawk¡¯s sudden death. Soon, a group of Dead Shadows surrounded them, glancing at the body of Black Hawk, who had died with his eyes open, and his already broken shadow. ¡°Leave the Shadow Realm, human,¡± said a Dead Shadow at the forefront. ¡°First off, I need to correct you on one thing, I am not human,¡± Qin Muye spoke. ... What normal human needs to implant Human Race Bloodline into their own body? ¡°What?¡± In an instant, the Dead Shadow felt as though the Shadow Realm was being repelled by something. Then, the ghostly images of pavilions and towers appeared, and the colossal shadow of the Floating City enveloped a vast area. Subsequently, Spirit Monster Projections appeared; each Spirit Monster Projection had cold eyes devoid of any emotions, ready to annihilate the group of Dead Shadows as soon as Qin Muye issued the order. Although these Spirit Monster Projections came from the Lord Talent, Hell Projection, and only possessed 50% of the original attributes, they inherited all the skills. More importantly, he also had the title of Ruby King, which brought Territory Projection, increasing friendlies within the Territory Projection by 50% in All Attributes and decreasing the enemy¡¯s by 50%. The cost was not small either, since his territory was tier 4, so it consumed 40 points of Magic Power per second. Mainly because he did not deploy the entire Territory Projection but only projected a part of it, or else it would have cost 4000 Magic Power points per second. It wasn¡¯t because he was stingy but because he feared attracting the attention of certain beings in the Shadow Realm. The problem was he could still mobilize this Territory Projection, and although it may only be a low-grade version, it was definitely complete. The projection range was set by default to be within the territory, and ¡®The End of All Things,¡¯ a Divine Artifact stored there, also took effect. This rise and fall created an entirely new situation. It made the Spirit Monster Projections under Qin Muye all the more terrifying, while the group of Dead Shadows was suppressed to the limit. ¡°I have an immature suggestion, how about we sit down and talk?¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t really want to kill this group of Dead Shadows; after all, they were excellent test subjects. The Dead Shadows, seeing the Spirit Monster Projections ready for combat, finally nodded, indicating no problem. Seeing this, Qin Muye naturally became happy. Fighting and killing wasn¡¯t really good; it was better to turn the opponent into an ally. ¡°In the Shadow Realm, the Shadow beings are the shadows, and the shadows are the people. Even though they lack self-awareness and intelligence, this fact cannot be changed.¡± ¡°An inverted relationship¡ªthey truly are fascinating.¡± Qin Muye asked a question, and the other party answered. It appeared that these Dead Shadows knew quite a bit. It was as if they were backed by an organization. ¡°What would happen if Dead Shadows and Shadow Monsters left the Shadow Realm?¡± Qin Muye asked with great curiosity. ¡°Nothing would happen.¡± This answer was somewhat unexpected for him. He had thought that these Dead Shadows and Shadow Monsters couldn¡¯t survive outside the Shadow Realm, but upon further reflection, it seemed he understood why. At that moment, Qin Muye suddenly realized something that the ancient texts might have hinted at. The ¡°Great Famine¡± mentioned might not refer to a food shortage but to the surge of famished Dead Shadows or Shadow Monsters into the Mortal World, specifically hunting Shadow beings and causing havoc, leading to that suppression. ¡°One last question, what exactly is a Shadow Stone?¡± Qin Muye was particularly curious about this. The records suggested that in ancient times, there was no shortage of Shadow beings, enough to deploy them to various villages and towns, like the Yin Mountain Army. Piecing together various clues, Qin Muye deduced that in the peak period in ancient history, there were at least a hundred thousand Shadow beings. However, it wasn¡¯t only the Yin Mountain Army; many other official dynastic agencies also had a large number of Shadow beings as part of their governance, only to have their presence diminished over time for various reasons. And even now, the situation remained the same. Take Black Hawk, for instance, who somehow found a Shadow Stone. Shadow Stones were not cheap and were quite mysterious, but this was only the case for the lower-ranked Shadow beings. So Qin Muye began to wonder, how did these things come into existence, and why was there such high production yet scarcity? ¡°It¡¯s the Shadow Realm.¡± ¡°The Shadow Realm?¡± The response caught Qin Muye by surprise. He had thought it was some sort of mineral or a special technology, or even made from the raw materials of Dead Shadows and Shadow Monsters, but he hadn¡¯t expected it to actually be the Shadow Realm. ¡°Exactly, the Shadow Realm. Every year, the Shadow Realm sheds its husk. These husks, due to various reasons, end up in the Human Realm and eventually become Shadow Stones when exposed to sunlight,¡± the other party explained. ¡°Shadow Stones, also known as the husks of the Shadow Realm, can be used by the Human Clan to awaken shadows, and also serve as sustenance to nourish the awakened shadows.¡± The other party didn¡¯t seem to mind Qin Muye knowing about this. Perhaps it was because Qin Muye had intimidated them. ¡°I see, no wonder the production is high, but its circulation is scarce; it¡¯s a strategic resource.¡± Qin Muye came to a realization. He speculated that the entire supply had been confiscated by the Yin Mountain Army of the Shadow Administration. Otherwise, how could the Shadow Administration possibly become the largest Transcendent managing organization. Chapter 238: 240: Shadows, Making Bridal Attire for Shadows Chapter 238: Chapter 240: Shadows, Making Bridal Attire for Shadows ¡°` After a round of friendly exchanges, Qin Muye came away with a full harvest. Acquired: Dead Shadow¡Á10. At present, he randomly found a secluded area to start disassembling this group of Dead Shadows. Just as he had thought, all these Dead Shadows seemed to be kinds of armors, except there were Leather Armors, Light Armors, and such. ¡°That is to say, the awakened ability of a Shadow isn¡¯t something that can be chosen at will, then what is the basis for the awakening?¡± ... Like Black Hawk, their Shadow is a huge eagle-hawk, which is somewhat normal, but it¡¯s different for Han Gui, whose Shadow is a pair of daggers. Then there is Shan Ta, whose one seemed exaggerated, like a small mountain of sorts. Qin Muye had also seen the rest of them transform, and besides these types, there were also Element types, including flames, lightning, and the like. Qin Muye further dissected the Dead Shadow, and although it was hollow inside, it was not actually the case. Instead, there was a rich black color, just as unique as a person¡¯s Shadow. From the prior Q&A, Qin Muye knew that Dead Shadows could absorb the omnipresent Shadows in the Shadow Realm as nourishment for strength enhancement, they could also hunt Shadow Monsters and take in the Spiritual energy within them. He knew there was another way they hadn¡¯t mentioned, which was to kill other Dead Shadows and take the Shadow Spiritual energy within them as nourishment for power enhancement, which was much more than the strength converted from the Spiritual energy inside Shadow Monsters. The transfer efficiency between Shadow Monsters and Dead Shadows was not high, whereas the efficiency between Dead Shadows was extremely high, although some loss in the process was unavoidable, and it couldn¡¯t be said that they truly absorbed everything 100%. These two peculiar forms of life existing in the Shadow Realm also had a hunger for Energy; although they wouldn¡¯t die from hunger or thirst and wouldn¡¯t perish by absorbing the Shadows of the Shadow Realm, they still suffered from the torment of hunger, mostly sustaining themselves by hunting Shadow Monsters and rarely engaging in fratricide. Qin Muye pulled a mass of black Shadow out of one of them; it felt like cotton candy but was accompanied by acute pain. Perhaps because his Attribute was high, despite the piercing pain, it was limited to the skin ¨C the layer of Shadow couldn¡¯t break through his skin¡¯s Defense. Upon close observation, he discovered an interesting fact: the hand he used to hold the Shadow had blackened, as if it had been dipped in ink. Through the Crimson Pupil, Qin Muye could clearly see the particles within the layer of Shadow. These particles were moving rapidly and trying to break through Qin Muye¡¯s skin to enter his body. ¡°Interesting, it¡¯s worth a try.¡± Qin Muye let down his epidermal guard, and the Shadow particles surged in instantly, akin to his right hand being a sponge and absorbing them all. ¡°I can feel sharp pain, and it¡¯s also accompanied by an erosive quality. It actually assimilated? Fascinating.¡± HIs right hand visibly turned into a mass of black Shadow that was in-cohesive and volatile. He could control it, though it was a bit painful. Qin Muye speculates that perhaps this is why the Familial Faction¡¯s Dead Shadows developed and grew strong¡ªotherwise, would they just end up like these Massacre Faction¡¯s Dead Shadows, amounting to nothing more than a bunch of preemies? ¡°Perhaps, to suppress the number of Dead Shadows, history was altered, and the existence of Shadows was concealed?¡± ¡°The massive clandestine military operations throughout the ages may also be aimed at reducing the number of Dead Shadows. If there are too many, hungry Dead Shadows might indeed burst out of the Shadow Realm.¡± ¡°Sealing is fine, but it¡¯s not omnipotent.¡± Therefore, the only solution is to control the number of Shadows, then stir up chaos within the Dead Shadows and support the Shadow Monsters, all of this to keep the Dead Shadows in check. ¡°It¡¯s possible that Dead Shadows have shares in the Shadow Administration, and they meddle in the affairs within the Shadow Realm through this channel.¡± Qin Muye doesn¡¯t know much about the world view expanding from the Shadow Realm and its shadows, and neither Black Hawk nor the ten Dead Shadows he caught for experiments can be considered as being from the high echelons¡ªthey¡¯re at best middle-ranking. Therefore, this information should just be common knowledge. They probably don¡¯t know much more, as it involves too broad an area. ¡°It¡¯s actually feasible to make contact with the Shadow Administration. As for using Shadows, we can utilize them, but not the original version.¡± Using the original would mean Qin Muye adapting to the shadow, which would be putting the cart before the horse. He wants the shadow to become his tool, not for himself to become food for the shadow¡¯s growth. So, definitely not the original; modifications are necessary. ¡°In the end, it all comes back to the Shadow Stone¡ªit seems like bait thrown out by the Shadow Realm. If you want to get stronger, you have to hold your nose and swallow it.¡± Qin Muye naturally knows where the key to everything lies¡ªit¡¯s with the Shadow Stone, not the shadow. The shadow is merely a medium, not the core key. ¡°Shadow Realm husk, huh?¡± Qin Muye doesn¡¯t know why the Shadow Stone is called this, but the name is undoubtedly meaningful. On the other hand, the name ¡®Shadow Stone¡¯, which has become localized in the Human Realm, seems a bit out of place. ¡°So the first thing is, I need a Shadow Stone, to understand the origin of everything and why this thing is the husk of the Shadow Realm.¡± But obtaining Shadow Stones is not easy. The Shadow Administration or some other major forces probably have them, but these forces keep them well-hidden, and it will take some time to reach them. ¡°Alright, I think the Shadow Administration should have made their move by now. Next is to go back, touch base, and get myself mixed into the Shadow Administration.¡± Getting in touch with an official power like the Shadow Administration is an excellent opportunity right now. Other powers might let the expansion of the Shadow Realm entrance slide, but the Shadow Administration definitely won¡¯t. As an official organization, maintaining stability is important. The unsealing of the Shadow Realm entrance is naturally a major destabilizing event. They will absolutely come to resolve it; otherwise, what kind of official organization would they be. Chapter 239: 241: Everyone is Annihilated, Whatever I Say Goes Chapter 239: Chapter 241: Everyone is Annihilated, Whatever I Say Goes [Additional scrambled text¡ªrestoration at 3:50 AM; if unable to restore, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to redownload] ¡°???¡± The middle-aged man looked as if he had seen a ghost. How could there possibly be a treasure vault? ¡°But speak of the devil, the Yin Mountain Army actually did leave behind a treasure vault. If they hadn¡¯t taken me to the Shadow Realm, I really wouldn¡¯t have been able to piece it together,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°I hardly believe it; the Yin Mountain Army didn¡¯t have any treasure vault,¡± the middle-aged man said with a sneer. ¡°Right, but generally speaking, the second attempt is almost always 100% successful. These things, once your message is confirmed, will naturally have someone arrange them,¡± Qing Jiao said without revealing too much, since the information provided by the other party had not been confirmed, so he wasn¡¯t considered one of their own yet. ¡°What did Black Hawk ask you for?¡± the middle-aged man then asked in detail. ... ¡°They would give a piece of low-level Shadow Stone. There¡¯s a 50% chance of Shadow awakening. If it doesn¡¯t awaken successfully, you¡¯ll have to use merits to exchange for another opportunity. For clerks or logistics personnel, if there aren¡¯t any significant merits, it would also take a while,¡± Qing Jiao said bluntly. ¡°Remember, that guy called Black Hawk said he found a Yin Mountain Army site, planning to develop it, but it was underground. I knew it was bad news right away and prepared to leave, but their shadows could transform, and then somehow they entered the Shadow Realm.¡± ¡°Check to see if there is any Shadow corruption?¡± ¡°Of course, the exact location of the treasury is approximately...¡± Qin Muye gave a series of address details. ¡°Then, here¡¯s the deal, I¡¯ll tell you where in the Shadow Administration this Yin Mountain Army Treasure Vault is located, and then you let me join the Shadow Administration,¡± Qin Muye said outright. ¡°Do you remember what happened to you before?¡± a male voice came through. ¡°Hold on a moment,¡± the middle-aged man said and then took out a pager to notify the captain. ¡°Are you saying the Shadow Stone also has a chance of awakening?¡± Qin Muye found it somewhat strange; not only does the Shadow Stone have levels, but awakening also has a success rate¡ªwhat happens if it fails? ¡°Are you for real?¡± At this point, the middle-aged man finally stopped smiling and spoke with a grave expression. ¡°The concentration is about 1%, you¡¯re in luck, just inject a dose of low-level Shadow Erasure Potion and you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°Oh, they contacted me for their geomancy services, saying I¡¯d get a third share after the deed is done. Of course, that¡¯s just talk. The main thing is they threatened me. Everyone knows what an underground site implies. Anyway, he found it and then said he¡¯d take me with them to find more Shadow Stones and such.¡± ¡°What benefit would they have in deceiving you?¡± Qin Muye rolled his eyes. ¡°What else?¡± ¡°Physical indicators are normal, just need to eliminate the Shadow corrosion and that¡¯s it.¡± Qin Muye turned his head to see that the speaker was a middle-aged man, with a young man next to him; the two were likely medical personnel responsible for treating him. Qing Jiao seriously noted down the address Qin Muye reported, and then contacted others to handle it. Qing Jiao gave Qin Muye a once-over and then teased him. They might even not issue Shadow Stones at all, especially since some people just want a secure job. Therefore, he was very clear about Li Yan¡¯s situation. He summarized briefly, claiming nine truths and one lie, excluding himself from them. During the question-and-answer session, they injected Qin Muye with a dose of Shadow Erasure Potion and observed him for a while, seemingly waiting for him to wake up. Because he didn¡¯t think Qin Muye was joking. The Yin Mountain Army was the precursor to their Shadow Administration. Everything they did was to suppress the Shadow Realm; it was unlikely they would hide a treasure vault. Shadow Skills are like magic, allowing for the release of special techniques in conjunction with corresponding Shadow Equipment. The personnel of the Shadow Administration did not consider Qin Muye the mastermind behind the incident; an ordinary person without awakened shadows couldn¡¯t possibly break a seal or even enter the Shadow Realm. Rather, it was more likely that he was coerced by the group called Black Hawk. As an official organization, the Shadow Administration obviously wasn¡¯t comparable to those illegal groups. There are actually quite a few positions like this, intended to win over people¡¯s hearts; these benefits are but a drop in the ocean to the Shadow Administration. The variety of Shadow Skills available here was quite complete, covering combat, defense, enhancement, healing, formation setting, and so forth. Naturally, Qin Muye had the Evangelical Spirit Monster copy a set. These ancient techniques developed by the Yin Mountain Army to seal the Underworld have not been discarded to this day. There have been modifications, but they were only further changes based on the original methods. This time he could say he had made a significant contribution, and it was certain that Professor Li would join the Shadow Administration. This rumor, although it¡¯s unclear where it originated from, was definitely not well-intentioned. As for who was deceived, it was Black Hawk and his crew; the rest had backed off upon seeing the seal, only Black Hawk and his fools had broken it. The treasure vault of the Yin Mountain Army truly existed. He had confirmed its existence after compiling literature and various clues and having the Evangelical Spirit Monster scout it in advance. But the area was still heavily shrouded in shadows, with many individuals clad in Shadow Equipment working on the seal. As for taking it and hiding it himself, what was the point? It¡¯s not like he couldn¡¯t use it once it was handed over to the Shadow Administration. Knowledge isn¡¯t a single-use good; once the value was taken, the remaining medium could naturally be utilized as well. The middle-aged man didn¡¯t doubt Qin Muye but just scoffed, ¡°It¡¯s indeed those people from Black Hawk. No wonder they disappeared from sight. It was because of the previous rumor about the treasure vault of the Yin Mountain Army, but where would the army have a treasure vault?¡± The middle-aged man nodded, thinking that it was indeed possible. Chapter 240: 242: Shadow Stone and Shadow, Who is the Insect Eggs? Chapter 240: Chapter 242: Shadow Stone and Shadow, Who is the Insect Eggs? [Additional updates for chaos, recovery expected at 3:50 AM. If recovery is not possible, open the catalog and long press on this chapter to redownload] ¡°Uncertain. There are records in the documents, but what exactly it is, you will need to see for yourselves,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take a trip there. If it is indeed there, then Professor Li, you won¡¯t need to exchange for low-level shadow stones anymore, switching directly to intermediate ones wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°We must understand why this thing can activate shadows,¡± a crimson crystallization appeared in Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, forming a unique non-human vision. ¡°We need to find a way to pry open the shadow stone and see what¡¯s inside,¡± Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, the original inhabitants of this world couldn¡¯t accomplish this, but that doesn¡¯t mean Qin Muye couldn¡¯t. ¡°Professor Li, are you adapting well to working in the archive room?¡± Qing Jiao walked in leisurely.@@@@ ... ¡°Oh? Professor Li, you wouldn¡¯t have found another Yin Mountain Army treasure vault, have you? Your efficiency is quite high,¡± Qing Jiao said with a strange expression. ¡°Captain Qing Jiao, what brings you here today? Aren¡¯t you on a mission?¡± Qin Muye put down the file he was holding. All these were archives in the room, and there was no prohibition against viewing them. ¡°So, could this be insect eggs?¡± ¡°I would advise you, Professor Li, not to use this high-level shadow stone for awakening because it would be too wasteful. It¡¯s better to wait a while longer, then use your merits to exchange for a lower-level shadow stone for awakening, and later use a higher-level shadow stone to nurture the strength of your shadow,¡± Qing Jiao advised. ¡°I understand, thank you for the reminder, Captain Qing Jiao,¡± Qin Muye said, putting the high-level shadow stone into his pocket and then continued, ¡°I have to say, your timing is perfect, Captain Qing Jiao.¡± ¡°You know, an intermediate shadow stone has a hundred percent awakening success rate, and it can even reach the Solid Shadow stage,¡± Qing Jiao said, then left in a hurry. ¡°Shadow stones are categorised into four grades: low, intermediate, high, and the top-tier, which does not circulate among the lower and middle levels.¡± ¡°It¡¯s unlikely that the shadow stones are insect eggs, but what if shadows are insect eggs?¡± ¡°Interesting, no wonder they say the hardness of the shadow stones is quite high, even the Shadow Administration can¡¯t break their shells,¡± Qin Muye observed the shadow stone and said. ¡°Here you go, delivering shadow stones. Considering your contributions, Professor Li, your low-level shadow stone was replaced with a high-level one. Sheesh, I¡¯ve been captain for so many years and have only exchanged about a dozen myself, and here you are with one already.¡± ¡°This vault does not belong to the Yin Mountain Army; it belongs to our local Guardian Army from a thousand years ago. It was abandoned for unknown reasons, so don¡¯t hold too many expectations, the location is roughly here...¡± Qin Muye slowly said. After all, the main quest is to resolve the great terrestrial impact in a manner befitting one¡¯s identity, so neither a history professor nor any other identity would be suitable. Only an identity as a Shadow is needed, then one can unleash their unique combat abilities to resolve this matter. And it can only be absorbed by human shadows, regardless of other plants, animals, or even ordinary objects like table and chair shadows, which can¡¯t absorb shadow stones, leading some documents to speculate that this might be related to human intelligence. He found that although this temporary Skill was somewhat flawed, it endowed him with extraordinary knowledge in history, folklore, and mysticism, much like the temporary Skill ¡°White Horse Prince.¡± As long as he had a white horse with him, anyone who saw him would know he was a prince. He did not want to speculate in the worst possible way but the existence of Dead Shadow and Shadow Realm forced him to deal with the worst-case scenarios. There were no further classifications above because no one would intentionally reveal the strength and capabilities of their own shadow. Intimidating others was still feasible, but taking action was not, because it was still just an illusion of light and shadow, not a real existence. Like the high-level Shadow Stone in his hand, the patterns covered four-fifths of it, indicating that it was among the better ones in high-level Shadow Stones. Choosing a host naturally means choosing the best; where else could other life forms get such treatment? If the enemy knew and targeted it specifically, wouldn¡¯t that be a certain death? The absorption of a Shadow Stone was simple, just place the Shadow Stone within one¡¯s shadow, and the shadow would absorb it in a special way. Shadow Stones were not only used for awakening shadows; they were also the most fundamental material for strengthening shadows. Shadows were divided into three stages: first, the Illusion Shadow, where the shadow had just awakened and was still in an illusory state, not much different from a normal shadow. If one really had to point out a difference, it was that during this stage the Shadow could control its movements on a flat surface. If shadows were insect eggs, and Shadow Stones were nutrients, then it all made sense. Moving further up, naturally, there were the least in quantity, the top-level Shadow Stones. Generally, only the name, not the substance, was known to common members, belonging exclusively to the Imperial Palace. At this stage, it was still undetermined what the shadow would ultimately develop into. These patterns were the physical manifestations of the energy within the Shadow Stones, thus more patterns meant better quality of the Shadow Stone. This unearth finding from the Yin Mountain Army Treasure Vault significantly supplemented the lack of Shadow Skills within the Shadow Administration, sparking a frenzy of exchanges among the internal Shadows. The real confidential files would not be kept here, so these were just some more general files, accessible to any member of the Shadow Administration. Normally, this form lasted only three to five days, the quickest of all forms, while others took from three months to a year, the specific reasons for which were unknown, and perhaps, if known, would not be disclosed. It was just that he found that the exterior of the Shadow Stone had properties that blocked prying, preventing him from seeing the internal structure. Only in the third phase, Shadow Transformation, did the shadow start to actually develop, turning into a cocoon-like form. As for progressing further, it involved the cultivation of the shadow, requiring various Shadow Skills, resources, and the development of the shadow¡¯s capabilities and so forth. The lowest level Shadow Stones normally have patterns up to one-third, while intermediate ones have patterns from one-third to two-thirds. Chapter 241: 243: Tying up a Community of Shared Interests Chapter 241: Chapter 243: Tying up a Community of Shared Interests [Additional update garbled, restoration at 3:50, if restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to redownload] ¡°More importantly, there are records that after the Wanwu Superior died, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty spared no effort to accompany him in death, selecting three thousand boys and girls for the sacrificial entombment.¡± ¡°Well, actually the relic isn¡¯t really difficult, I¡¯ve made a brief deduction of the relic structure from the records, it¡¯s just that there¡¯s a small problem.¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Cough, Professor Li, let¡¯s skip the next part of the introduction, shall we? Whatever you say, we will do.¡± The Head of the bureau said with some excitement. ¡°No problem is big enough for Professor Li to just mention it.¡± The Head of the bureau quickly declared his stance upon seeing this. ¡°That¡¯s good, if the treasure vault is real, there are some minor matters for which I would need all of you to do me a favor.¡± Qin Muye said politely. ... ¡°Of course, Professor Li, you are our division¡¯s treasure after all.¡± The Head of the bureau joked. ¡°The difficulty shouldn¡¯t be too great, with the blessings of my multiple Talents, it¡¯s not a big problem at least to research and generate our own resources.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not mention the child sacrifices; however, looking at various clues, this place is not only Wanwu Superior¡¯s place of death but also his legacy site, holding a vast amount of resources, Shadow Skills, and cultivation insights. As long as someone can obtain the legacy, then...¡± ¡°Let me give an introduction to Wanwu Superior first, as you might not be familiar with him. Historically speaking, Wanwu Superior was very strong, strong enough to stand against ten thousand troops on his own. Back then, the foundation of the Yuan Dynasty was dependent on him, you should understand what I mean.¡± ¡°Elemental Essence Technology and Shadow Stone Structure, the materials aspect needs some changes.¡± ¡°This relic is not located in our city, but in the next one over.¡± Qin Muye said with some difficulty. ¡°This technology inevitably reminds me of the Mages¡¯ Spirit Monsters.¡± ¡°Gentlemen, the relic we are discussing belongs to Wanwu Superior from the Yuan Dynasty era, the likelihood is as high as ninety percent.¡± Qin Muye looked at the management personnel of the Shadow Administration¡¯s local branches in front of him, from the Head of the bureau down to the Captain, all were sitting here.@@@@ For instance, this time, Qin Muye is further deeply integrating with them. However, Qin Muye gently declined them all, citing a busy workload as the reason. To everyone¡¯s surprise, Qin Muye ended up with merit as well, the inspection team was honest, and although Qin Muye didn¡¯t go along, he was nominated nonetheless. From Qin Muye¡¯s description, one could understand that Wanwu Superior¡¯s legacy was definitely not something simple. Initially, they even thought of pushing Qin Muye in to mix in for some merits, but since Qin Muye refused, the deputy head of the bureau could only drop the idea, eventually picking a few others for the symbolic honor. There were not a few things left, Qin Muye selected some items he needed before letting the Evangelical Spirit Monster leave, and then he revealed this matter. They knew Qin Muye was truly busy; if not, where would the treasure vaults come from? He wanted to research Shadow Stones and Shadows; having outsiders around would be inconvenient. He had previously wanted to use Spirit Monsters to build a personal server, and now the technology from the Shadows fit perfectly. Once it became widespread, it would help him and the Spirit Monsters gain even more power. People like Qin Muye, who let everyone share in the bounty, were liked by all. Many even hoped Qin Muye would grow stronger so that the cake they got to eat would be bigger¡ªonly short-sighted people would think about picking the fruit. It seemed these special products could probably only be produced in the Shadow Realm, but Qin Muye saw this output with suspicion. Therefore, he had to solve the problem with Shadow Stones first. As a result, many people sought to establish relationships with Qin Muye of late; they would invite him for tea, chats, meals, and even pampering sessions frequently. Raw materials were crucial. Otherwise, even if successful, how could he cope if the materials he needed were restricted to this world? While improving, it was essential to find a way to make his territory self-sufficient in producing raw materials. In modern society, interpersonal relationships mattered more than narrow-mindedness. The second Guardian Army Treasure Vault¡¯s value wasn¡¯t high, but the value of the first treasure from the Yin Mountain Army Treasure Vault was genuinely significant, alarming even the central administration, which arranged for staff to come down for an inspection. Picking this fruit would not yield a sweet and juicy treat, but rather a bitter pill to swallow. This made the breaths of those listening to the lecture grow heavier. If it were anyone else, they definitely would have been accused of being too free¡ªa mere archivist, what could be so busy? This was indeed the case; after Qin Muye theorized the situation, he had already sent the Evangelical Spirit Monster to investigate. This time, apart from Qin Muye being the biggest beneficiary, it was also Qing Jiao, after all, he was the one who had unearthed it. It was just unfortunate that the once abundant resources inside were all damaged, but without exception, they all proved that there were once substantial resources here. As for Low-Level Shadow Stones having only a 50% awakening chance, it was a simple fact: the energy within Low-Level Shadow Stones was insufficient for awakening Shadows, hence the need for a second one. Qin Muye deduced this through data comparison. As for the research on Shadow Stones, Qin Muye was also making synchronized progress, progressing well, though still far from his set target in mind. As for Qin Muye making it onto the list in the end was purely based on capability; those who skated by on unearned merits and dared to offend those who got things done couldn¡¯t expect to stay in this sub-branch, who would want to work with such a person? The central administration people didn¡¯t come to trouble Qin Muye or deliberately step on his face; instead, they consulted him earnestly, and in the end, they left with substantial gains. In the end, the Chief clenched his teeth and said, ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll find a way.¡± Chapter 242: 244: Rare Level Profession... Appointment Failed Chapter 242: Chapter 244: Rare Level Profession... Appointment Failed [Additional update error, will be restored by 3:50. If not restored, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download it.] ¡°The shadow on me is given by the data I provided to my account, not by optical conditions, so under these rules, it presents such bizarre situations.¡± ¡°Got it, it was caused by the transfer of permissions.¡± ¡°Other people¡¯s shadows have moved from their original source to the Shadow Realm. They are no longer real shadows but are like the account data provided by the Shadow Realm.¡± ¡°If we follow this reasoning, the Titan Divine Race should also have a profession that can be tapped into.¡± ¡°The data doesn¡¯t have many issues, and the clinical trials are also going normally, so it seems my experiment was a success, and now I can awaken my shadow.¡± ... ¡°Shadow Stage seems kind of unscientific.¡±@@@@ ¡°Shadow is a rare-level Profession, quite valuable. Looking at it this way, if I had handled things well initially, could the Lord of Hell also be a Profession?¡± ¡°A shadow is still a shadow, even if it can move, but light and shadow have formed an unequal propagation.¡± ¡°Interesting, the original optical propagation has become something like an interplay of light and shadow, completely shifting from science to mysticism; it feels like the rules have changed.¡± [You are currently in the rare-level Profession: Shadow...] [YES/NO] [Insufficient slots in the profession bar, appointment failed. Would you like to use resources: ¡°Shadow,¡± to convert into a rare-level Professional Certificate¡ªShadow?] Qin Muye truly wasn¡¯t in a rush, as by now he had bound the entire Shadow Administration with benefits; he didn¡¯t believe there would be anyone untainted by corruption here. With everything under control, everyone truly was one of their own. However, originally he had no slots left in the profession bar. Although it was said that there were some issues with the neighboring city, people didn¡¯t really care about it. Anyone would be unhappy if someone took away such a huge chunk of resources, otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be a need to hand them over, practically serving as protection money for the upper echelon of the Shadow Administration. Not just him, personnel from various departments were involved, each stuffed with a sizable benefit. Perhaps some were privately jealous of Qin Muye, yet none dared to openly show it. After all, taking favors from someone and then gossiping with others about them, would only lead to disrespect and eventually someone teaching you a lesson. From what can be seen now, efficiency is not bad, and the fundamental reason is within the Shadow Realm. With the limited information, Qin Muye speculated that the Shadow Realm might have a certain level of self-awareness and had long planned this invasion of the Human Realm. After this, everyone treated Qin Muye with such respect, almost as if revering him. As the shadow completely settled, Qin Muye¡¯s Shadow Stage was finally completed. He looked at his 372-item contingency plan to avoid various events; though it was slightly lacking, it was probably enough. His action was akin to starting his own server, then using data from the Shadow Realm to exploit the Shadow Realm, which was highly unethical. He was trying to decipher why the Shadow Stone could activate the shadow, in order to bypass the Shadow Realm and awaken the shadow himself. Through deeper understanding, he realized that the Shadow Stone wasn¡¯t the key but just a process mediator¡ªits initial use required the Shadow Stone, but subsequent mass implementation would not, only needing activation through the Magic Network. Through several studies, Qin Muye confirmed that every person¡¯s shadow in this world was an insect egg, and the Shadow Stone was a medium to activate these eggs for account registration, with the insects hatching synonymous to awakening the shadow and thus authenticating the account in the Shadow Realm; the death of a Shadow was equal to the successful activation of the account through metamorphosis. Today¡¯s Shadows were not really users but merely parts of an account. In a blink, ten days passed, and everyone in the subdivision of the Shadow Administration harvested a huge amount, and although much of it was turned over to the office, everyone still pocketed quite a bit. Previously, they had urged Qin Muye to use the Shadow Stone to become a Shadow quickly, but now they were slowly advising that there was no rush. The Shadow Stone, also known as the shell of the Shadow Realm, allowed Qin Muye to conduct observations and experiments based on its internal shadows, finally finding a way to cope. The shadow seemed a bit strange, constantly writhing as if determining there was a problem; Qin Muye kept controlling from the Magic Network, and after capturing the registration process, a large amount of data began to flow into it, quickly forming an offline registration. Next, Qin Muye could eliminate the real users, namely the Dead Shadows, turning the shadow into a puppet controlled by his strings. Upon successful registration, the shadows began to converge, and Qin Muye could feel the birth of the second tier of authority. This was a process, an unavoidable one. This time, there were gains upper and lower, naturally all in support of Qin Muye. If the office took everything, who would then be willing to risk their lives afterward? Normally awakening a Shadow didn¡¯t require a top-level Shadow Stone, but Qin Muye was different; he was setting up his own server, so a higher consumption was quite normal. Qin Muye, however, didn¡¯t pay much mind to it; one turned into Talent, another into Bloodline, there was naturally profit to be had. By continuing to develop deeper, Qin Muye could even enter the huge network of the Shadow Realm by forging a shadow, masquerading as a normal user through this virus, obtaining part of the Shadow Realm¡¯s authority. As for how to harvest, Qin Muye also figured it out; it seemed that the Dead Shadows could absorb the Shadow Realm to enhance themselves, but in reality, they became the engines and stabilizers of the Shadow Realm. The more Dead Shadows there were, the bigger and more stable the Shadow Realm would become. Eventually, the Shadow Realm would harvest the Dead Shadows, forming a new origin. Chapter 243: 245: First Rank Shadow Chapter 243: Chapter 245: First Rank Shadow [Additional update garbled, restored at 3:50, if unable to restore, open directory and long press this chapter to re-download] ¡°When it reaches the Solid Shadow Stage...¡± ¡°Hmm, you guys are thoughtful,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Professor, with you saying that, I definitely don¡¯t mind, especially since it¡¯s not my gas money. As long as I can pick up a Shadow Stone, I¡¯ll break even. If it¡¯s there, I¡¯ll treat you to a big meal,¡± Qing Jiao said with a cheeky grin. ¡°Ahem, Professor Li, I just remembered there¡¯s something else for me to attend to in the team, you go ahead, be busy,¡± Qing Jiao said with a gesture, then decisively made a quick exit. ¡°It¡¯s worth a try, especially to integrate Spirit Monster technology to further improve it during the second phase of the Solid Shadow.¡± ... ¡°Professor Li, do you have a moment?¡± At the entrance of the archives room, Zong Si knocked on the door and gestured to inquire. ¡°Professor Li, have you made any recent discoveries?¡± Qing Jiao, with a thick face carrying some gifts, arrived at the archives room to give Qin Muye a present, starting off with this line. ¡°Go on, don¡¯t stir the pot here. It seems your gains have been good since you¡¯re here to give gifts,¡± Qing Jiao teased. ¡°I like old things, which is why I study them. Take a seat, Zong Si,¡± Qin Muye said unhurriedly as he tucked the Divine Lamp into his coat. Any sign of panic or an immediate attempt to hide could arouse suspicion. ¡°The Shadow Stage is limited in intersection, perfect for using the Magic Network data to transform the shadow.¡± ¡°A bit, but I didn¡¯t expect you to have a fondness for playing with antiques. That really is a surprise,¡± Zong Si remarked, glancing at the old oil lamp in Qin Muye¡¯s hand, and complimented him. ¡°Tsk, a low-level Shadow Stone costs a billion in the market, just one meal for Professor Li from you, Captain Qing Jiao? If you ask me, it should at least be two meals,¡± two men walked in, and the speaker, codenamed Ye Bai, was a captain from the local Shadow management. ¡°As for the Third Stage of Shadow Transformation, that¡¯s a critical stage with greater difficulty and very short time, needing further consideration.¡± ¡°It would be best to determine whether the famine of that year has any direct connection with the suppression of the Dead Shadow.¡± Aladdin¡¯s Divine Lamp had been acquired some time ago, he had snagged it, along with the Lamp God, directly from the Supplies Warehouse via the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. Aladdin¡¯s Divine Lamp, being a Divine Artifact, presented quite a challenge to integrate it. However, he didn¡¯t reveal everything. Since the last time, Qin Muye had been giving information bit by bit, like squeezing toothpaste. Being clingy and obstinate about it was not as good as giving a gift. The two of them grimaced, ignoring Qing Jiao. They put things down and said, ¡°Thank you for the guidance, Professor Li. We hope you will accept these small tokens of our appreciation.¡± He had also realized that the formation of Shadow Equipment and the types were not entirely random but evolved further based on the host¡¯s mental and soul conditions until they became suitable for the shadow wearer. In the World of Shadows, no matter how long he stayed, upon returning, only 24 hours would have passed, so naturally, he couldn¡¯t just easily complete his assigned tasks and go back; he had to solve some experimental projects first. The framework he used was the Shadow System, but it had already completely diverged from the original shadows. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye immediately refused, ¡°Head office, you know me. I¡¯m just trying to get by with a secure salary. If I really went to the central bureau, it wouldn¡¯t be as harmonious as it is here in this little place. Just one wrong word might lead to losing my secure job.¡± Want whatever ability he desired... that was impossible. His power was limited; he couldn¡¯t truly do whatever he wished; otherwise, why not just ask to be invincible? For them, it wasn¡¯t about lacking money; more so, it was about lacking resources for cultivation, so they wouldn¡¯t act like Black Hawk and others who had no experience, planning to sell Shadow Stones for money. The duration of the Shadow and Solid Shadow Stages varied; the shortest phase might last only a couple of months, while the longest could reach about a year. The Shadow Stage was already completed, so in this transitional phase, Qin Muye had to finish the research and development for the Solid Shadow Stage. The study of the Shadow System focused on local materials due to task requirements. That¡¯s why Qin Muye prioritized it; otherwise, he should be researching the personal servers of Level 5 Spirit Monsters on the Magic Network, which included the unfortunate Lamp God and Divine Monster. Otherwise, constantly feeding them meat might inadvertently breed contempt, so he naturally went silent for a while. Because, from the beginning, the shadow was not extracting from Qin Muye but from the specific data he inputted. This ability assumed that he would then program the shadow. This made Qing Jiao feel quite embarrassed; he had forgotten the last time, and after all, there wasn¡¯t anything valuable then, just a few Shadow Stones. This process was like an intersection of information. The shadow continually read the host¡¯s data, akin to continuous self-learning and evolution. However, the difference was that, before returning to the Shadow Realm, the shadow wouldn¡¯t develop self-awareness or intellect. Instead, it primarily evolved through the physical body. In others¡¯ hands, the shadow was random, but with Qin Muye, holding the necessary permissions, he could further develop it, shaping it into whatever form he desired. It was just because of some minor issues that he hadn¡¯t taken it out of the inventory. Previously, he had conducted corresponding experiments, mostly modifications related to the Divine Monsters, the Lamp God, and personal servers on the Magic Network. The head office didn¡¯t think much of it but said, ¡°This time, the matter of the Yin Mountain Army has caused quite a stir at the central bureau. The initial inspectors found more information, and they would like Professor Li to head north to assist in further investigations and discover the origin and cause of this division of the Yin Mountain Army.¡± Chapter 244: 246: Talked about Being Wiped Out, and then it Happened Chapter 244: Chapter 246: Talked about Being Wiped Out, and then it Happened [Additional gibberish, recovery at 3:50 AM. If unable to recover, open directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°...¡± ¡°...¡± ¡°???¡± Qin Muye had a look of bewilderment. What¡¯s going on, his team wipe engine kick in? How did things blow up so suddenly... ¡°No use in struggling now, struggle won¡¯t do... okay, the Divine Weapon has arrived.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s make a move then,¡± Qin Muye said with reluctance and sorrow. ... ¡°But if we evacuate now, what about the Shadow Realm?¡± Qin Muye certainly wanted to run, but he couldn¡¯t seem eager.@@@@ ¡°But the Shadow Realm hasn¡¯t been sealed off, instead, all the Captains have lost contact, so we need to figure out how to evacuate as fast as possible,¡± the chief spoke. ¡°Professor Li, something big has happened,¡± the chief rushed over in a hurry. ¡°Professor Li, I think we might not need to evacuate now,¡± the chief swallowed and spoke in a hoarse voice. ¡°Thirty percent chewed up, thirty percent swallowed whole, and thirty percent savored in detail,¡± the chief had regained his composure, then even had the leisure to joke. ¡°If we really can¡¯t, let¡¯s at least struggle a bit, sitting here waiting to die is no good, right?¡± ¡°Forget it, I have to get ready anyway,¡± Qin Muye had been calm for two months, and he felt that it was unlikely he would continue to be calm. ¡°I¡¯ve already notified the headquarters, the Divine Weapon is indeed on the way, it¡¯s just that we probably won¡¯t wait until it arrives, after all, it takes time for the big shots from headquarters to rush over,¡± the chief said calmly. ¡°I¡¯ve already notified the headquarters, and they have required us to ensure your safety, Professor Li, and to escort you to headquarters as soon as possible,¡± the chief said, preparing to take Qin Muye away. ¡°So you¡¯re saying, we have a ten percent chance of survival?¡± Qin Muye was somewhat surprised; that wasn¡¯t a small probability. ¡°Yin Mountain Army¡¯s sealing collapsed, the Shadow Realm has opened once again, Qing Jiao and the others have already gone to seal it,¡± the chief said panting. ¡°The Shadow has also reached the Solid Shadow Stage, just wait until it fully merges with the Divine Lamp, and it¡¯ll be able to enter the Third Stage, the Shadow Transformation.¡± ¡°An ancient Shadow Monster... this can¡¯t be!!!¡± The chief exclaimed in shock, his voice laced with fear, so much so that his original tone was distorted. ¡°So by my thinking, does that mean all of humankind are my teammates?¡± ¡°Why did it have to blow up into a huge problem? Things seemed quite fine,¡± Qin Muye, although suspecting that the ones who went to seal had probably been wiped out, still asked as usual. ¡°This is so unscientific...¡± Qin Muye also made a snide comment. He did hold affection for this place; these people had gathered a massive amount of data and intelligence for him, and even frequently presented him with gifts. The gifts might be light, but the sentiment was deep; they had also taken the blame for him on numerous occasions. Qin Muye and the director general left the Shadow Administration headquarters in haste. The main office had already arranged a private plane; just reaching the airport and boarding the plane would allow them to leave. He liked beautiful things, but that didn¡¯t necessarily mean he had to possess them. For this, they even thanked Qin Muye. The patterns looked chaotic at a glance, but if one truly observed them, they could form shapes similar to totems. Now that he was in the Human Realm, naturally there were no Dead Shadows or other Shadow Monsters, so the unlucky ones were naturally only the Shadows... and ordinary people. At that thought, Qin Muye almost blurted out an expletive. In a sense, the Instance World had been conned as a result. The initial appearance of the shadow seemed rough, but in the end, it would gradually develop to a more refined state. So Qin Muye thought, perhaps he should take action himself? Every time it was Qin Muye who allowed the Evangelical Spirit Monster to go check first, then chose the things he needed, and only after picking them over would he reveal it to them, letting them open it up and incidentally take the blame. Shadow Monsters and Dead Shadows had no appetite for ordinary people, their food was each other as well as the Shadows. Shadow Monsters were categorized, generally divided into common and ancient types. A huge black shadow seemed to break free from its prison on the far-away land, its towering body connecting the sky and the earth. As a result, it was really due to his own Disaster Star Light having the Main Character¡¯s disaster-attracting ability but lacking the corresponding Main Character Aura that caused the problem, and ironically, he was still the one to do what the Main Character was supposed to do. This layer of Sealing was not weak; at least under normal circumstances, the ancient Shadow Monster would not be able to break the seal and emerge. This shadow in the Solid Shadow Stage currently looked like a lump of Slime, and unlike the shadows of other people, did not resemble a human at all. This ancient Shadow Monster resembled a human figure, covered with a layer of black fur, with multiple heads growing on its shoulders that could be identified from a distance, including heads of lions, tigers, leopards, wolves, and bears. The black fur was also marked with patterns similar to those found on Shadow Stones. They really thought that they had taken all the relics, but Qin Muye had also coveted a large number of good things, it¡¯s just that these people didn¡¯t know about it. The previous Evangelical Spirit Monsters all showed signs of a narrow escape from death. If their numbers increased, Qin Muye worried that it would indeed cause a problem. However, Qin Muye¡¯s shadow was different. It had never intersected with Qin Muye¡¯s spirit and soul at all; entirely hand-sculpted by Qin Muye, it could only be a lump of shadow. Forget taking on a human shape, even being able to wriggle was considered not bad. But their car had just left the headquarters when the ground suddenly shook and the mountains trembled. But the director general simply shook his head, ¡°No, there is also a ten percent chance that the ancient Shadow Monster didn¡¯t stop in time and ended up crushing both of us to death.¡± Although after his transformation he wasn¡¯t as tall or as big as the opponent, by adding various Talents and Skills, and if he were to launch three to five explosive assaults, even this ancient Shadow Monster would have to die, wouldn¡¯t it? No sooner had the director general finished speaking than several streaks of light crossed the sky, striking directly at the ancient Shadow Monster. Chapter 245: 247: The Completely Torn Sealing Chapter 245: Chapter 247: The Completely Torn Sealing ¡°` [Additional garbled code, 3:50 recovery, if unable to recover please press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] ¡®No, it¡¯s not, it¡¯s the great collision of heaven and earth...¡¯ ¡®The great collision of heaven and earth?¡¯ ¡°???¡± The chief had a dark line across his forehead, wondering how you still had room to raise the stakes. ¡°It won¡¯t, it will just head towards the surrounding cities.¡± ... ¡°I don¡¯t believe it.¡± ¡°It is not that it can¡¯t be killed, the Yin Mountain Lord could do it.¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Moreover, I suspect that the entrance to the Shadow Realm has been completely torn apart due to the emergence of this ancient Shadow Monster, and now there might be more than one ancient Shadow Monster loose, along with a large number of Shadow Monsters and Dead Shadows.¡± ¡°There really is such a possibility, but Chief, do you dare to bet?¡± Qin Muye asked teasingly. ¡°Well, now there¡¯s a thirty percent chance.¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Huang Yuanshan, you know about it, right?¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Professor Li, what are you thinking about?¡± the Chief asked. ¡°Nothing much, just thinking about how to effectively eliminate this ancient Shadow Monster.¡± Qin Muye casually replied with a made-up excuse. ¡°Do you have any clues?¡± the Chief wasn¡¯t too hopeful. ¡°So Chief, I just wanted to ask, if there were no Shadows in this city, would this Shadow Monster return to the Shadow Realm by itself?¡± Qin Muye asked curiously. ¡°Oh, do you believe that?¡± Qin Muye retorted. ¡°So how certain are you...¡± the Chief asked. ¡°This way!¡± After surveying the terrain, Qin Muye pointed in a direction.@@@@ ¡°Where would the location be approximately?¡± The Chief gritted his teeth and asked; he decided... first to ask for the location, and if it delayed his escape, he would not go. ¡°Ten percent, I guess.¡± Qin Muye said slowly. ¡°Shadow Monsters were once known as Yin Beasts, and the ancient Shadow Monsters were known as Evil Beasts. There is a record in a local historical text similar to mythological chronicles that tells of the Yin Mountain Lord vanquishing the Evil Beasts with a Divine Weapon.¡± ¡°How do we get there?¡± the Chief asked. ¡°That settles it, you don¡¯t believe it, so how could I possibly believe?¡± ¡°This Yin Mountain Lord is probably not a person or a type of commander, but rather some kind of powerful weapon.¡± ¡°Chief, that Divine Weapon you were talking about seems to have been flattened.¡± Qin Muye said. Firstly, his mission was to prevent it; if the encroachment of the Shadow Realm upon the Human Realm was a great cataclysm, then his main mission had already failed. But it hadn¡¯t failed yet, which proved he was wrong. With that, the car swerved to the right, heading straight for Huang Yuanshan. So he became afraid, and naturally, he had to run. He knew that when the sky falls, there will be tall ones holding it up, and luckily, he wasn¡¯t the tallest one. Hearing this, the commander couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°This isn¡¯t something for us to worry about, but for the headquarters to consider.¡± He hoped that the special plane was still waiting and that the few colleagues from the headquarters who had come to the rescue could hold out a little longer, to at least give the Ancient Shadow Monster a couple more chews. If this deal worked out, then he would switch to a new car afterward; if not, the car would join them in their burial, serving as a ¡®mistress¡¯. For some unknown reason, society shifted from a normal orderly state to one where Transcendents reigned supreme. The Shadow Administration was indeed a major force, but that didn¡¯t mean their city-level division had many Shadows; in total, there were only about fifty people, divided into five small teams. The Shadow Administration was naturally aware of the harm caused by the birth of a large number of Transcendents; apart from social instability, it also gave rise to Dead Shadows, these intelligent shadow creatures. The Ancient Shadow Monster steadied itself with a wobbly stance and then casually slapped down, making a ¡®smack¡¯ sound, akin to swatting a fly with one¡¯s hand. In terms of speed, it was quite impressive, even faster than the Black Hawk that flew with wings ¨C such was the disparity in cultivation. That meant there weren¡¯t many people in their Shadow Administration. This indicated that the region had already been assimilated by the Shadow Realm. If he really had turned over, he would have missed the chance to leave, and then they would truly have to escape by car. This exposure would inevitably lead the Shadows to become public. They had the Shadow Administration¡¯s suppression before, but after this time, even if they wanted to suppress it, it would be difficult. This was just a normal disaster. The Ancient Shadow Monster was also drawn by the idle Shadows in the city, so it didn¡¯t take their two pieces of flesh seriously. It¡¯s just that upon his return, he might save his life, but his career was certainly doomed. As for the Shadows in the Shadow Administration, most of them were deployed to oversee the Sealing of the Shadow Realm, so they died immediately. The commander¡¯s expression darkened; he knew that he couldn¡¯t avoid blame this time. The matter was too big ¨C so big that even the Shadow Administration could not cover it up. Seeing this, the commander¡¯s shadow stirred, and a huge wolf burst forth, colliding with him to form Shadow Equipment, and then he grabbed Qin Muye, sprinting towards the direction he had pointed. The commander looked up at the mountains roughly a hundred kilometers to the right and calculated, ¡°I know, but why didn¡¯t you mention it earlier?¡± The commander heard this and didn¡¯t think too much. He knew that Qin Muye was referring to the Yin Mountain Lord, not the Yin Mountain Army. The commander¡¯s pupils contracted, and after pondering for a moment, he said, ¡°Win, and we¡¯ll rise to the sky; lose, and you and I start over.¡± The commander also swallowed, he hadn¡¯t expected the situation to develop beyond his expectations. The commander drove the car at breakneck speed, not caring whether his beloved vehicle got scraped. If it had been any other time, he would have been heartbroken, but now he was close to death himself and had no time to fret over the car. Chapter 246: 248: Ancient Weapon - Yin Mountain Lord Chapter 246: Chapter 248: Ancient Weapon ¨C Yin Mountain Lord [Additional update corrupted, recovery by 3:50. If recovery is not possible, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°Stop marveling and come help me with this.¡± Qin Muye quickly found the mechanism to open the entrance. ¡°Don¡¯t act so rashly. I suspect this iron gate and iron walls are part of the Yin Mountain Lord. If you do manage to split it open, we would need to skedaddle immediately.¡± ¡°Relax, I won¡¯t screw you over.¡± Qin Muye pressed him down into a chair with lightning speed. ¡°Open up!!!¡± ¡°All right, professor, what shall we do next?¡± Zongsi came over and asked Qin Muye. ... ¡°Huff~ Huff~ Professor Li, we¡¯ve succeeded.¡± Zongsi said, panting heavily. ¡°It looks like we¡¯re in the Yin Mountain Lord¡¯s control room,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Professor Li, can you open it?¡± Zongsi asked. ¡°Professor Li, step back a bit, I¡¯m afraid I might injure you when the time comes.¡± Zongsi walked over and then warned him. ¡°Let¡¯s not wait then, I¡¯ll break through the door.¡± Hearing it would take some time, Zongsi naturally couldn¡¯t wait and decided to take matters into his own hands.@@@@ ¡°Wait a minute, I have to use some shadow skills to increase my power, otherwise, I can¡¯t pull it open, and considering the situation, even if I unfasten the door bolt, I still won¡¯t be able to open the door.¡± ¡°Are you sure? I always feel like it seems a bit unreliable.¡± Zongsi was a bit torn, instinctively feeling there was something off with this thing. ¡°Holy shit, it¡¯s actually there. Professor Li, you¡¯re freaking awesome.¡± At this moment, Zongsi couldn¡¯t help but let out an expletive. He used to think this was a great treasure; now, he felt this person was like an ancestor. ¡°Really? The Yin Mountain Lord is that huge?¡± Zongsi was also shocked. ¡°Zongsi, go close the door properly, we¡¯re going to seek revenge on the ancient shadow monster.¡± ¡°Zongsi is really powerful, managing to pry it open bare-handedly; so, how about you go in first?¡± Qin Muye suggested. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s get in quickly.¡± Saying that, Zongsi drew his Wolf Head Blade from his waist and easily shattered the obstacle. Immense strength burst forth, and the soil burying the door bolt underground loosened continuously from his pulling. Well, it turns out, a shadow this capable of being a general is no ordinary one; he forcefully pried the iron door open, creating just enough space for one person to pass through. There was no special mechanism; it was simply a huge door bolt buried underground... The weapon in his hand was part of the Shadow Equipment, and combined with Shadow Skills, even modern alloys could be slashed through, let alone the iron gate made with ancient and inferior smelting techniques. He now suspected that this device might be a large Mecha. Don¡¯t ask how it was made¡ªwhen a system that can animate even shadows exists, why not an ancient Mecha? The iron gate wasn¡¯t heavy; the main issue was the soil since the lower half was buried. There was no time to dig it out, so they had to resort to brute force to pull it out along with the dirt. The next moment, the pipe-like conduits began to wriggle, countless shadows started flowing into the chair, and the supervisor¡¯s consciousness was abruptly withdrawn. A colossal existence awakened in an instant, and due to the surge of power, the supervisor ignored why Muye Qin was able to easily restrain him in the chair, a fact that defied logic. A burrow concealed by various weeds and fallen rocks¡ªhad it not been for Muye Qin¡¯s careful identification, even the supervisor might have missed it. With a roar, a huge silver-white giant wolf emerged behind the supervisor, and he forcefully pulled the massive gate bolt upright, later shifting from pulling to lifting, to stand it completely erect. Therefore, he hoped that the ancient weapon named Yin Mountain Lord within would be relatively intact. Under Muye Qin¡¯s guidance, the two quickly arrived at the location. After delving deeper, they encountered an iron gate and walls forged from Black Iron. Considering the thickness, a significant amount of Iron Ore must have been consumed in its construction back in the day. It looked like the other party had not had a light consumption. This was at least about five meters tall. This made the supervisor even more thrilled. The obstructions seemed almost artificially placed. As the two entered the burrow, it was clear it was not a natural feature but a structure chiseled out by humans. A normal burrow wouldn¡¯t be so smooth, and some artifacts were even left behind, although they were now considerably old. The recovering supervisor glanced at Muye Qin with a speechless look, ¡°Professor, if you want me to lead the way, just say so. There¡¯s no need to be so indirect about it.¡± Muye Qin, who was figuring out how to open the door, couldn¡¯t help but make a wry remark. Yet the supervisor was puzzled¡ªthere was no control device to be seen, just a chair not far from there with a skeleton seated on it. The supervisor was eager, hence his quick actions. A light source emerged in the supervisor¡¯s hand, brightening the pitch-black burrow for Muye Qin¡¯s convenience; after all, in his eyes, Muye Qin was merely a Shadow who had just entered the Real Shadow phase, without even fully awakened his own shadow, lacking night-vision capabilities. The supervisor swallowed hard, ¡°This is simply too incredible.¡± The supervisor was merely teasing, not daring to let Muye Qin take the lead. Instead, he went in first to investigate and then said, ¡°Professor, come on in, it¡¯s safe.¡± The supervisor knew his Shadow was more adept at assassination than strength, and therefore he needed a BUFF. If it had been Qing Jiao, he might have been able to pull open the gate with his bare hands, but not the supervisor. Chapter 247: 249: Youve been enhanced, send it quickly Chapter 247: Chapter 249: You¡¯ve been enhanced, send it quickly ¡°` [Extra code chaos, recovery at 3:50 PM, if not recoverable open the directory and long-press the chapter to redownload] ¡°Ah, Director General, as soon as you sat down, we ran into trouble. I tried to wake you and even shook you in hopes of bringing you to your senses, but you seemed unable to feel anything.¡± ¡°Something¡¯s off, why hasn¡¯t anyone come to support us?¡± Qin Muye was a bit puzzled, wasn¡¯t it said that help would arrive in half an hour? ¡°Not good, the Director General¡¯s Shadow Equipment is starting to collapse,¡± Qin Muye¡¯s expression suddenly changed. ¡°Hmm, I understand.¡±@@@@ ... ¡°Alive, to grow this large and still so peculiar...¡± ¡°But how on earth was this created successfully?¡± ¡°Professor Li, I... What¡¯s happening to me?¡± The Director General had wanted to share about his splendid performance of slicing in two with a single strike, but he didn¡¯t expect to return to his own body to find himself thoroughly weak at heart, even his Shadow Equipment had shattered. ¡°The key to activating Yin Mountain Lord must be the Shadow, as long as it is a Shadow who has fully awakened the Shadow, they can use it without any specific requirements.¡± ¡°Forget it, don¡¯t boost anymore, just send it!¡± Qin Muye immediately circulated his Magic Power and applied magic such as Attack Acceleration and Bloodthirsty Magic to Yin Mountain Lord. ¡°So, what¡¯s powering this thing? It can even transform,¡± Qin Muye saw the visage of Yin Mountain Lord through the Magic Network Communication shared by the Evangelical Spirit Monster. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a boost first, hope you pull your weight.¡± ¡°An average person¡¯s body can¡¯t withstand such an immense overload, which means this corpse must have died from this back then, right?¡± ¡°What exactly happened back then? Why leave the comrade¡¯s corpse unattended and seal up the cockpit to leave?¡± ¡°The raw material for Yin Mountain Lord is definitely from an ancient Shadow Monster.¡± ¡°With such a big head, the needs are greater too.¡± ¡°Director General, travel well, I hope in your next life you won¡¯t meet another counterfeit product with the misfortune of a main character but without the Main Character Aura,¡± Qin Muye sighed. ¡°Did the Director General erupt?¡± ¡°Director General, if you have any last words, speak quickly, or you might not get the chance,¡± Qin Muye kindly reminded. ¡°Lastly...¡± I thought this would be a smooth rise to success, but it turned out to be the time of my death. It¡¯s true, Yin Mountain Lord seems like it¡¯s taken a Dragon and Tiger Strong Pill, standing tall and erect. You have to say, the Director General¡¯s combat experience is still quite rich, even if it had faded from years of being in the office, but paired with the powerful body of Yin Mountain Lord and his skilled Shadow Equipment, he suppressed the ancient Shadow Monster. He came up and kept him alive with a breath of magic power. The last total wipeout was just a few illegal organizations of Black Hawk; this time it was directly the entire city-level Shadow Administration. Even there were several times when he suppressed Yin Mountain Lord in combat, his Silver Wolf Shadow Suit had been torn apart significantly. Ten minutes might not be enough to kill this ancient Shadow Monster. First of all, one thing could be certain, Yin Mountain Lord was definitely still alive, but it was like his brain had been severed, and he could still be controlled by Shadow, albeit at a cost, but the power was too much in comparison. It seemed he understood that this thing was to be activated using Shadow as the trigger. At this moment, Zong Si was about to run out of breath, and after separation, the shadow equipment clinging to the chair began to disintegrate. His magic power wasn¡¯t quite suitable for healing, but it didn¡¯t mean it wouldn¡¯t work. If such an energy could perplex him, was he the Crimson Ancestor, or was the magic power the Crimson Ancestor? He was merely keeping Zong Si alive, not prolonging his life, and truly, he wouldn¡¯t last much longer; even with further strain, he could only last about ten minutes at best. He knew that his own death was imminent, and death was probably just a matter of a minute or two away. First a tiger head, then a bear head, the ancient Shadow Monster became increasingly wild, totally disregarding its original advantage and fighting like mad. The person now controlling Yin Mountain Lord was Zong Si. Otherwise, what could be done? Let Qin Muye revive him for a bit. If he could survive, he would indeed skyrocket to success, but unfortunately, he was fully aware of the state of his own body. A layer of Crimson Crystal bearing Hell Power clung to Zong Si¡¯s body, carefully and forcefully squeezing out what little life and stability remained in his near death and crumbling body. As a result, Yin Mountain Lord, originally the Silver Wolf Shadow Equipment, began to shift like a lump of putty; its initial silver appearance began to retreat, reverting to a rough, iron-like humanoid form, looking just like a crude action figure you could get for just nine yuan with free shipping. By the time he sat down, death was already destined; Qin Muye couldn¡¯t save him, and it was impossible to trade his life for the other¡¯s, so he could only let him die. This implied Yin Mountain Lord¡¯s movement speed was extremely fast; hearing only a series of crackling noises outside, it was known without looking that a battle had definitely ensued. The side effect of this total wipeout was more terrible each time; if Zong Si were saved, it was doubtful he would last until the next wipeout. This thing seemed to be able to load Shadow¡¯s shadow equipment; before that, it was just a crude humanoid form. This action also seemed to affect Zong Si¡¯s actions, making his attacks even more fierce. In an instant, Zong Si was reduced to skin and bones. The ancient Shadow Monster seemed to have become even more formidable in its fighting capacity because its heads had been chopped off too many times. While pondering whether to lend a hand, he could feel that Yin Mountain Lord was becoming more and more violent. But the cost was serious. But Zong Si shook his head, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to pass on; after I die, Professor Li should stay at the main bureau. It¡¯s a waste of your talents to be buried in a branch.¡± Zong Si¡¯s Shadow Equipment had already been dismantled, and what was originally a flimsy chair now lay bare without the Silver Wolf Shadow Equipment, leaving Zong Si exposed to the air, with his veins bulging out and looking as if his body was operating in overload, his eyes rolling back into his head. Chapter 248: 250: Directors Losses Chapter 248: Chapter 250: Director¡¯s Losses [Extra update error, recovered at 3:50. If recovery fails, long press this chapter in the directory to redownload] ¡®After this ordeal, my status will soar even higher.¡¯ ¡°???¡± Qin Muye gave a look that screamed, ¡®You think I¡¯m stupid?¡¯ and he added, ¡®You¡¯re late.¡¯ ¡°Could it be a discontinuity in heritage...?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s some bits and pieces we discovered from traces. It¡¯s also a stroke of luck, I now suspect something huge must have happened here back then, otherwise, such an elaborate setup wouldn¡¯t have been possible,¡± Qin Muye sighed and said. ¡°Fuck, I can¡¯t think about this anymore, the more I think, the scarier it gets.¡± Qin Muye felt that the skill was useful indeed, but it was terrifyingly so, making him afraid to even call over the Spirit Monsters under his command. ... ¡°Alright, bring Chief Captain Jing along,¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Okay, you really are late,¡± Qin Muye spoke, ¡°You see this, this is the Yin Mountain Lord.¡± ¡°Okay, if it really is an internal factor, I think it¡¯s probably impossible to find out now.¡±@@@@ ¡°Professor Li, we owe a lot to you and Chief Captain Jing Siao for this one, too bad we were a step late.¡± The person standing before him known as Chi Yuan was an aid from the Shadow Administration. ¡°Professor Li, this time I am escorting you to the Imperial City, it¡¯s too dangerous for you to stay here.¡± ¡°No wonder the last time we recovered a bunch of Shadow Skills from the Yin Mountain Army, there was such a huge reaction. It seems there indeed are many discontinuities.¡± ¡°We will arrange for personnel to be stationed here; this time it¡¯s truly terrifying. The Seal being torn is a minor matter; the incident has already begun fermenting socially, and it will surely cause turmoil for a while.¡± Chi Yuan knew the Seal was just a triviality, the real concern was the people¡¯s hearts. ¡°I¡¯ll take you, Professor Li, to a safe place first, then arrange your departure,¡± Chi Yuan said, as he took Qin Muye away. ¡°Yin Mountain Lord? How is that possible? No, you actually found it.¡± Chi Yuan also appeared unbelieving. ¡°Someone else will handle this, my duty is to ensure that you, Professor Li, arrive safely at the Imperial City,¡± Chi Yuan said as he glanced back at the corpse. ¡°This time, I bet people in the Shadow Administration are having their minds blown,¡± Qin Muye looked towards the Yin Mountain Lord. ¡°It¡¯s just what event could have caused such a discontinuity in the Yin Mountain Army who upheld human heritage?¡± ¡°It seems I am at the center of this vortex; I must find a way to resolve it.¡± Chi Yuan bluntly said, if it were before, he would not have taken Qin Muye so seriously, seeing him merely as a minor professor who knew a bit of history. From Chi Yuan¡¯s reaction, it appears that the current Shadow Administration has not inherited such a weapon, otherwise, the other party would not be so surprised, not even having heard of it. The Emperor Shadow is the mightiest of the Dead Shadows, with considerable combat power. Apart from the Chief Captain of the Shadow Administration, no one can restrain it. He was quite interested in this Yin Mountain Lord, but there was one thing he didn¡¯t understand¡ªhow exactly it had been made. The number of people in their city-level Shadow Administration wasn¡¯t large, so everyone had a share and lived quite comfortably. He had also noticed the issue with Qin Muye¡¯s Shadow, but it was only at the Solid Shadow Stage and hadn¡¯t transformed into a Shadow, so he naturally didn¡¯t take it to heart. He was thinking that after this busy period, he would deport all the Evangelical Spirit Monsters. Otherwise, if he continued like this, he would be fine., but these dispatched Evangelical Spirit Monsters would die first. Recently, there had been many casualties, luckily due to the tenacity of Life Force and considerable strength of the Evangelical Spirit Monsters. Compared to an unknown dead person, he knew that ¡®Professor Li¡¯ had more value. What else could it be, these temporary Skills were all at the level of Causality Law. If there were fewer people, the probability of mental decline wouldn¡¯t be so high. However, once inside the bloated system of the Shadow Administration, with a large number of people, the possibility of encountering mentally compromised individuals was high. You should know that Chi Yuan¡¯s position was not low, at least equal to a Governor commanding a province. He had greater power than any Governor, even possessing the right to execute before reporting. It wasn¡¯t without reason, such as grievances arising from a poor distribution of benefits. Therefore, just shaving off a little each time could accumulate and gradually create a breakdown. The Yin Mountain Lord was a qualified Biological Weapon, with few flaws apart from using Shadows as expendable materials. This also showed that the cost of using the Yin Mountain Lord was not small. There was a considerable possibility that before Qin Muye had the chance to form a coalition of interests, he initiated a purge that could lead to the destruction of the entire headquarters of the Shadow Administration. The reason was simple. If an Emperor of any dynasty felt that the Yin Mountain Army was too powerful and sought to weaken it, he could gradually suppress it., one dynasty might not be enough, but in three to five dynasties, it¡¯s unlikely that every Emperor in each dynasty would be wise and martial. Ancient Shadow Monsters were also dominant in the Shadow Realm, and their numbers were very few; even having twenty of these creatures would indicate they reproduced rapidly. Luck? Could a normal person have such luck? This weapon was indeed a massive killer. The Shadow Administration, as an official organization, obviously had numerous factions. Everyone probably wanted it. This perhaps should be regarded as the highest intellectual achievement of the Yin Mountain Army, a military force that spanned history. The situation was quite awkward for Chi Yuan. He and the second batch of reinforcements had arrived early, but upon seeing the great battle between the Yin Mountain Lord and the Ancient Shadow Monsters and not understanding the situation, he hadn¡¯t dared to act. Instead, he thought of sitting on the hill watching the tigers fight. If this were brought back to headquarters and they found more similar ancient weapons, they might be able to counterattack the Shadow Realm. It wasn¡¯t until later, when the Yin Mountain Lord returned to its original form and Qin Muye opened the cockpit door, that he came over. The other party was probably there to escort Qin Muye, so he naturally recognized him right away. As for the Shadow Administration confiscating the Yin Mountain Lord, he didn¡¯t mind much., This thing was really tricky; generally, once someone sat in it, they couldn¡¯t get off. The most impressive was probably the Yin Mountain Lord¡¯s Shadow Equipment loading capability, which could adapt to any driver. Chapter 249: 251: Playing a double act? Ill just press the alarm. Chapter 249: Chapter 251: Playing a double act? I¡¯ll just press the alarm. [Additional garbled code will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to download again.] ¡°I need to find a way to fish out everything from the Shadow Administration; otherwise, my trip here would have been a waste.¡± Qin Muye, adhering to the principle of not being wasteful, started to have some crooked thoughts. ¡°You¡¯re here to check the archives, remember not to damage anything during the review, or I¡¯ll report and make you compensate; there¡¯s surveillance here.¡± Qin Muye said slowly. ¡°Still have to wait for the end of the workday, such a hassle.¡± He muttered, then, calculations began in his mind. Since he was idle anyway, it was a good time to start figuring out how the Shadow¡¯s Third Stage should change. ¡°An explanation? No need, you can go explain yourselves to the security division at the bureau; it¡¯s not my responsibility.¡± Qin Muye glanced with his mouth, sat down and released the alarm button, then re-covered it with the protective device.@@@@ ¡°That¡¯s the guy; he came to the archive room not to check the archives but to threaten me and refused to say who he is.¡± Qin Muye pointed at the young man as soon as he arrived, then pointed at the middle-aged man: ¡°And him, he came in upon hearing the alarm, I suspect he¡¯s also up to something.¡± ... ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll have to go to the Library myself.¡± ¡°Cough, misunderstanding, misunderstanding. Professor Li, listen to my explanation,¡± the middle-aged man hastily said. ¡°Professor Li, I¡¯ve long heard of your great reputation. Hello, hello.¡± The original archive room staff greeted Qin Muye warmly. ¡°Professor Li, hello, hello.¡± A young man walked in, his demeanor was very calm, but one could see the arrogance and disdain on his face. ¡°Hello, you must be Director Wang, congratulations, congratulations.¡± Qin Muye had heard about the promotion on his way, so naturally, he exhibited some social courtesies. ¡°And who might you be?¡± Qin Muye asked, his expression unchanged; this kid was acting, and his act was pretty good. ¡°What¡¯s this, planning to threaten me again?¡± Qin Muye asked with furrowed brows. ¡°I¡¯m not here to check materials; I just wanted to ask about the Relic.¡± The other party was direct. ¡°First let me introduce you to Professor Li, and after that...¡± ¡°Relic? I don¡¯t know about any Relic; I manage archives, not Relics.¡± Qin Muye said. ¡°Luck, just luck. I wonder if Director Wang has finished the archive room handover procedures...¡± Qin Muye diverted the topic; he didn¡¯t have time to continue the mutual complimenting with the other party, he still had things to do. ¡°Tsk, is that all?¡± ¡°Tsk, such pettiness and ingratitude.¡± Qin Muye could not help but comment. ¡°Tsk, so petty, huh? Clearly, you came to threaten me, and now you hold a grudge against me; city folks really are hard to understand.¡± ¡°All thanks to you, Professor Li. I heard from the bureau that you found Yin Mountain Lord,¡± said the other party with a trace of embarrassment in their tone. ¡°Seems like the upper ranks have really gone to rot,¡± Qin Muye shook his head. ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that, I...¡± Before the other person had walked far, Qin Muye spoke out as if he intended for others to hear. There was no one coming up to him with an attitude or trying to suppress him. After all, which company would hire a clerk and then have salespeople come over to put pressure on them? They were not even part of the same system. As the capital of Sheng Country, it was natural for the Shadow Administration to be located in Shendu. So, he was very thankful to Qin Muye for taking over his position, which allowed him to be promoted and relocate. He certainly remembered that in this world, there were prominent families to consider. Why would he waste his energy getting angry with dead people? He was playing the good cop, so the one playing the bad cop should be nearby, likely to jump out soon. He was packing his things, preparing to hand them over to Qin Muye, his face showing the joy of promotion. He was quite grateful to Qin Muye, for without him, the promotion would not have come so easily. Naturally, he was on cloud nine, having gone from being an archive keeper to a director, strutting around with an air of self-importance. Director Wang also handed over his things and left with an air of nonchalance. It was just a game of good cop, bad cop, but he hadn¡¯t expected the person before him to not play by the rules and hit the alarm button directly. A single Shadow Stone was enough for them to disregard the law, let alone greater benefits. Destroying families and wiping them out was probably just a minor trick to them. The personnel wore odd expressions, some unable to understand Qin Muye¡¯s way of thinking. Wasn¡¯t he supposed to apologize, as usual? Security personnel from the Shadow Administration quickly arrived on the scene, and there were quite a few of them, at least twenty or thirty. Besides, the Shadow Administration wouldn¡¯t be testing a clerk like this unless someone was deliberately targeting him. This guy was likely not the one who had been monitoring him earlier, but had received a tip-off from the surveillance personnel, and that¡¯s why he had come over to confront him. The documents here were all battle reports and various other disorganized records, completely unrelated to history, mystery, or folklore. This made the expressions of Chief Captain Zou and the Captain even more sullen, as if they had lost face and wished they could flay Qin Muye alive. The young man was startled by this; he had not expected Qin Muye to take such action. The Shadow Administration was not very effective. He had surrendered the Yin Mountain Lord, yet here he was, still made a keeper of the archives. The situation suggested they wanted him to work without offering him any benefits. After simply registering Qin Muye¡¯s details, the job transition was deemed successful. Qin Muye had been part of the Shadow Administration all along, only assigned to a branch office. As for building a community of interests? Forget it. The headquarters was not like the branch offices¡ªpeople were numerous, and factions abundant. Basically, they were not domesticated dogs but wolves with gluttonous appetites. As for Qin Muye taking his position as an archive keeper, it was not at all a big deal. Hardly anyone wanted to stay in the archive room, firstly because there was no real perk, and secondly because the salary was low. Hearing these words, Chief Captain Zou gave a cold snort and left with an ugly expression. Chapter 250: 252: The Premise of Cooperation is Sincerity! Chapter 250: Chapter 252: The Premise of Cooperation is Sincerity! ¡°` [Extra update gibberish, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°...¡± Chi Yuan looked at the note Qin Muye handed over with a black line running down his forehead, not expecting him to be so blunt. ¡°Dark Snake, you really are getting more and more insubordinate, actually going after Professor Li¡¯s trouble. Your Zou family in Shen¡¯an and the Shadow Administration haven¡¯t reached a point where you can cover the sky with one hand.¡± Chi Yuan walked over slowly, his tone dripping with sarcasm. ¡°Captain Dark Snake, you seem pretty idle yourself. Besides, I¡¯m the only one in the archives, no colleagues to speak of.¡± ¡°Plus, you can¡¯t just kill someone for resisting conscription. According to rule ninety-seven, unless you¡¯re dealing with a level 1 danger, like a mass invasion of Dead Shadows or Shadow Monsters, or the Administration is compromised, you can only report it upwards and let the Administration dole out the punishment.¡± ... ¡°Guarding the Yin Mountain Military Armory in Shen¡¯an requires, of course, that you can opt out, but I believe there are plenty of others who would take the job,¡± Qin Muye drawled, ¡°many are eager to collaborate with me.¡± ¡°Besides, I remember that Captain Dark Snake should have used up all his vacation for the year, right? How can you still roam around?¡± ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll wait for the news. I hope there won¡¯t be any hitches along the way; otherwise, heh...¡± Qin Muye¡¯s tone carried a threat. ¡°Hmph, a Chief Captain coming to suck up to a mere archivist, have you no shame?¡± Dark Snake said before leaving on his own accord. ¡°Since it¡¯s like this, I, as a Captain, am conscripting you to come with me. If you don¡¯t obey orders, I have the authority to eliminate you on the spot,¡± Dark Snake said with a sinister tone. ¡°The warrants or relevant documents, please.¡± Qin Muye asked with a smirk. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Professor Li, I¡¯ve got this figured out.¡± Chi Yuan had understood Qin Muye¡¯s implication: this was a test of their initial cooperation. If they couldn¡¯t handle a matter this small, they wouldn¡¯t consider working with that faction in the future. ¡°Professor Li, you seem quite leisurely. While all the other colleagues are swamped, you¡¯re actually reading in the Library?¡± a man said in a mocking tone as he approached. ¡°No problem, this afternoon Captain Dark Snake and Chief Captain Ghost Butterfly will die in the line of duty, and you, Professor Li, won¡¯t have any trouble either.¡± Chi Yuan wanted to stall but realized that if he didn¡¯t agree, others would. ¡°Good, and take care of the associated personnel while you¡¯re at it. I don¡¯t want to deal with the elders after beating the younger ones; knowing their petty Heart Eyes, it¡¯s probably hereditary,¡± Qin Muye said bluntly. ¡°Enough talk, come with me. You¡¯re in trouble,¡± Dark Snake said disdainfully after glancing at Qin Muye¡¯s Shadow. ¡°I am a civilian and not fully awakened, so your conscription as a Captain doesn¡¯t apply to me.¡± ¡°This afternoon, I want to hear about Captain Dark Snake and Chief Captain Ghost Butterfly¡¯s demise. That¡¯s the payment.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a bit much, I...¡± Dark Snake had someone backing him, and so did Chi Yuan. After all, cooperation depends on strength. Without the power to deal with a Captain and a Chief Captain, why would anyone cooperate with them? Saying this, he also hurriedly left, afraid they might come up with some more bizarre demands. He guessed there must be someone sabotaging from within, but as to who it might be, he had no idea. He had come to salvage the situation while incidentally trying to curry favor with Qin Muye. On his lips he said this, but in his heart, he contemplated whether or not to kill the young man since he and his father, the Chief Captain, had been embarrassed by him a few days earlier and seemed to have been targeting him ever since. In the Library, Qin Muye closed the book he was reading. For someone like Qin Muye, who drew a salary of three thousand a month yet dreamt of covertly undermining the Shadow Administration, he would dare to talk back as soon as they spoke up. If it were someone else, they might actually get dominated, but Qin Muye maintained an attitude of indifference¡ªhad they really wanted to support him, they would not have transferred him to the archives. If the other party was not diligent this time, then Qin Muye was not prepared to just survive quietly; he would flip the Shadow Administration on its head, leading to its annihilation. If he could survive, he surely would, but in the current situation, someone was not allowing him peace, then nobody would have it. Fortunately, Qin Muye was not too moved by this, knowing that as long as he ignored it, he wouldn¡¯t get trapped. With powerful abilities, many things were not a big deal for Qin Muye. If necessary, he wouldn¡¯t wait for the annihilation to be launched; sending them on their way was also viable. It wasn¡¯t an important department anyway; a clean government office still demanded overtime. There was only him; they could deduct attendance if they liked. Moreover, even if the Zou family refused, what could they really do? Once you¡¯re in the Shadow Administration, you¡¯re not in control. The Zou family isn¡¯t the only power; there are many political foes and archenemy families who would take action if offered as an entry ticket. These words made Dark Snake¡¯s expression even uglier. He didn¡¯t know whether what Qin Muye said was true or not, after all, he had never memorized the Shadow Administration¡¯s regulations. This was the Yin Mountain Military Armory, specifically the one protecting Shendu city; the inheritance must be extraordinary. It seemed like a lot of important figures had given some warnings about it. If they wanted to play dirty, then Qin Muye would gladly send the other party to their fate. His previous disdain was an act, but now it was genuine. As for workplace PUA? As for the follow-up on Yin Mountain Lord, he had currently been moved to Shendu city, and the media was vying to report on it. And as for the Zou family? When the time comes, part of the inheritance would also be shared with them; it¡¯s just that Dark Snake and Ghost Butterfly had died. As long as the benefits were enough, the other party would have to accept it, holding their noses. Of course, the intention was to find a way to make him work for them in excavating various Relics. He had thought there would be no suppression, but he didn¡¯t expect it to come from a higher level. The Zou family had more than just these two in the Shadow Administration. As the Archive Manager, his life differed from that of combat personnel; he enjoyed nine-to-five office hours, weekends off, and other benefits. Chapter 251: Chapter 253: Lei Yuan, Huang Li, The Elders Contest Chapter 251: Chapter 253: Lei Yuan, Huang Li, The Elders'' Contest [Additional update gibberish, will be restored at 3:50. If the restoration fails, open the catalog, press and hold the chapter to redownload.] ... ''This old thing, huh.'' Chi Yuan was contemplating whether to break away from the Lei Yuan lineage. "Sigh, what a headache." Having left the office, there was no choice but to go and handle the tasks at hand. "No need, I think the records room is rather leisurely, and cooperation can be deepened. As for the position, let''s skip that. After all, with so many eyes watching, it wouldn''t look good, and Elder Huang Li isn''t the Chief Captain, right?" Qin Muye said. "Of course, but we want more. We wish to cooperate more deeply with you, Professor Li. Rest assured, Elder Huang Li is not like Elder Lei Yuan," Yan Lu said. "The other side really has some unique ideas. They must be recruiting soldiers and winning hearts now, so do you want this Relic?" Qin Muye asked. "All right, go back to your business if there''s nothing else. I''ll take care of the Relic," Lei Yuan said, his tone having softened, perhaps because he was tired of cursing, so he told Chi Yuan to get lost. "You bastard, he''s just a records room administrator and dares to demand the lives of a Captain and a Chief Captain? Has your brain been kicked by a donkey? How could you agree to that?" An elder was lecturing Chi Yuan harshly. "Explain? Why should we explain to him? He''s just a records room administrator." Lei Yuan also calmed down before continuing, "Just give Ghost Butterfly and Dark Snake a warning. The Zou family is not a minor force in the Administration, offending them over such a trifling matter isn''t worth it." "Just because of the way you said ''you'', we have something to talk about. This is an opportunity, isn''t it?" Qin Muye said, then wrote down another address, pointing out the traps within. "Seems like Chi Yuan didn''t succeed with his task, huh. He probably didn''t get his hands on the item, either," Qin Muye didn''t expect Elder Huang Li to be so quick to act. "But..." "Elder Lei Yuan, what should we say to Li Yan then?" Chi Yuan asked helplessly. "Elder Lei Yuan is planning to use Professor Li to curry favor with the Zou family," Yan Lu said. "Professor Li, pleasure to meet you for the first time. My codename is Yan Lu. Here''s a little token of appreciation; I hope you''ll accept it," the person said, pushing the briefcase over. "There''s nothing ''but'' about it, Li Yan is just a commoner, not from a prestigious family. What are you afraid of?" Lei Yuan said with disdain in his voice. "That''s good. Take the stuff with you; I have no use for it," Qin Muye said, glancing at the briefcase. "Rest assured, Lei Yuan won''t make it out of the Relic," Yan Lu said respectfully. "Yes, Professor Li, if you don''t mind, after this trip back, Elder Huang Li..." "Yes, Elder," Chi Yuan said, then left the office. "It was Elder Huang Li''s instructions," Yan Lu said calmly. "I will definitely convey that," Yan Lu said, then departed. "Every day brings unrest, and that Chi Yuan, what a waste, can''t make decisions and still dares to agree to them," Qin Muye shook his head. Not only did they fail to get things done, but they also wanted to betray me. In that case, I might as well send them on their way. Sincerity has already been shown on Qin Muye''s part; it was time for the other side to show theirs. So, Yan Lu had no choice but to thank those two idiots. Did they really think the Zou family could protect them with such brazen actions? He hadn''t expected this person to hold back. It seemed they were not someone to be trifled with. He also knew, ''Li Yan'' was valuable but lacked support. He wasn''t going to warn anyone; he was just delivering a message. He knew they were just looking for an excuse to kick him out and share less. He knew Qin Muye''s words implied that their faction lacked the strength and had no chance to monopolize power. He knew the higher-ups were stingy and sparing no effort to allocate resources for training Shadows, but there was a distinction; at least some were willing to win over hearts, while others simply used power as glue to attract people. Especially since he, a Captain, was warning a Chief Captain¡ªthis wasn''t a warning at all but rather an attempt to trap him. It was nothing but him making trouble out of boredom. When it was time to speak, he was righteous, but the execution was so disappointing. Understanding this was exactly why Yan Lu left so decisively. Otherwise, why bother staying? It''s precisely for this reason that the struggle for power and profit was particularly fierce. Once Lei Yuan stepped down, it was inevitable the once warm tea would go cold; naturally, it was time to pave the way first. If everyone directly killed their political adversaries in the future, wouldn''t the political climate of the Shadow Administration worsen? Therefore, Chi Yuan planned to run away. In Lei Yuan''s eyes, ''Li Yan'' knew too much, which is why he was exceptionally allowed into the Administration. Otherwise, what qualifications would he have? In his opinion, if everyone acted like this, who would follow the rules? Elders, in the Shadow Administration, serve as advisors who coordinate with the Chief and provide suggestions for management. Generally, most matters are managed by the Elders. This lone individual was now in their faction''s hands, considered an honor to work for them within the Administration. It was indeed he who had taken the initiative to agree, thinking the benefits were significant. But he hadn''t expected Lei Yuan to be even greedier. Did they really think they could just switch sides after aligning themselves? Unless they paid a significant price, it wouldn''t be easy to switch factions, nor would anyone welcome them. But then he thought, running away now wasn''t appropriate either. He was deeply entangled with Lei Yuan''s faction, and leaving wouldn''t be easy. As for Dark Serpent and Ghost Butterfly? They were nothing more than a ticket to entry. As for strength? He scoffed at the thought. His own boss had spoken, but this time they converted a long-term interest into a one-off deal, without his share. It was his handiwork, yet he reaped no benefits. In the Administration, entry was at least reserved for powerful clans, not for commoners. ``` Chapter 252: Chapter 254: The Strongest Shadow, Tian Peng... Nothing More Chapter 252: Chapter 254: The Strongest Shadow, Tian Peng... Nothing More [Extra update: encoding errors, restored by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "But now that I think about it, if the Shadow combined with National Martial Arts... well, it might be even stronger paired with the Combat System of the Magic Continent, at least a bit stronger in terms of energy usage." "Good, very good." In the end, he just stood up with a dark expression, "I hope you won''t regret it." "Alright, tell me what you want." Tian Peng said calmly and bluntly. "Could it be that there''s a problem with the Yin Mountain Lord?" "Since you understand, then it would be a waste of your talents to stay here. I''ll transfer you to..." "Do you understand the Yin Mountain Lord then?" Tian Peng continued, ignoring Qin Muye''s words. "Then I suppose I understand," Qin Muye retorted. "Are you the Professor Li who came and killed Lei Yuan, Ghost Butterfly, and Dark Snake right off the bat?" "Average strength," Qin Muye assessed before responding. "Forget it, we can talk about this another time. What does Tian Peng want from me? Did you come here just to show off to me, and yet failed to pull it off..." "I heard you''re the one who found the Yin Mountain Lord." "I think you should understand," Tian Peng said, looking directly at Qin Muye. "I''m the Chief Captain, I have the authority to transfer you," Tian Peng said, no longer hiding it. "You''re right about that, the Chief Captain has the authority to transfer, and I could be utterly incompetent, couldn''t I?" "That''s a good idea, but which one should I choose?" "What could go wrong with that thing? At worst, it''s just running out of Shadow power and not getting very far while driving." "How could that be possible? The person who found the Yin Mountain Lord appeared at the commendation ceremony, where''s my part in it?" Qin Muye said dismissively as he pulled out a chair, "Even though you''re the Chief Captain, you can''t just attribute achievements to me at random, what if someone found out? They''d target me." "Perfect, I''ve just offended the Chief Captain of the Administration, might as well take a trip to the Shadow Realm to lie low," Qin Muye decided. "Chief Captain, food can be eaten recklessly, but words can''t be spoken so carelessly. How could an ordinary person like me, who hasn''t even awakened a Shadow, have killed an Elder, a Chief Captain, and a Captain?" Qin Muye said leisurely. "The Chief Captain must be joking. How could I be more informed than those who took the credit? You must be mistaken," Qin Muye interrupted without hesitation. No, to be more straightforward, he should join the Shadow Monster ranks, or even the ancient Shadow Monsters. Some factions are also regretting now; if they had known there was so much at stake earlier, Huang Li wouldn''t have had his turn; they would have taken it for themselves. In addition, the previously missing Captain Dark Snake and Chief Captain Ghost Butterfly were found, killed by someone and dumped in the wilderness. By the time they were found, more than half of their bodies had been eaten away¡ªa truly miserable death. He had always been unabashed in his actions, and back in the branch office, he felt awkward to reach out to the symbiotic community under him for favors. But now that the branch was gone, and people in Divine Peace were all insatiably greedy, much like Elder Huang Li¡ªwho took the benefits but offered no favors in return. Tian Peng couldn''t help but smile, "You''re right, you can''t kill them, and I didn''t come to you this time just for these three dead men." Tian Peng''s strength, leaving others in the dust, definitely came from using a massive amount of resources, not so-called hard cultivation¡ªwhat hard cultivation is there in a system all about Shadows, constantly practicing Body Refinement? As a result, many shouted for vengeance for these three, after all, the death of a Captain, a Chief Captain, and an Elder was a outright contempt for the Shadow Administration. The public outrage was boiling. For three dead people, to offend someone who could continuously produce resources and inheritance¡ªdoes that not sound brainless? The idea was nice, but Qin Muye wasn''t their father, so why would he indulge them? If you want to become stronger, you need a large amount of resources; without them, Shadows can hardly grow much. If he weren''t expelled, then when it was time to turn his back, he would be a bit more tactful about it. A burly middle-aged man sat in his seat, sizing him up from head to toe. Because the killer had been found¡ªa vicious and ruthless rogue Shadow from the civilian population, who was killed on the spot. There are many Shadow Monsters, but ancient Shadow Monsters are few in number and, even more so, hard to find. The Shadow Skills of Shadow beings are actually just like Magic, both utilizing Energy, only differing in the method of use. The Shadow System isn''t like fantasy or immortal novels where you can say "break" or have an epiphany at the sight of anything and improve¡ªit doesn''t work that way. The Shadow is the Golden-Winged Roc, with formidable strength and rightfully considered the number one in the world. Among Shadows, maybe the strongest, but placed among Lords, really not that significant; any Lord that has survived until now is a ruthless character. Anyone would be annoyed in this situation. This comment made veins on Tian Peng''s forehead bulge, clearly infuriated by Qin Muye. Tian Peng''s strength was only Tier 5, clearly visible under Reconnaissance Skill. Intermediate-level Reconnaissance Skill allows for inspection across one tier. This is the Chief Administrator of the Shadow Administration, codenamed Tian Peng. Did they really think Qin Muye was a great philanthropist? The truth? Most likely many are aware, yet everyone chooses to turn a blind eye. This time, the abundance of Shadow Skills and methods of cultivating Shadows have everyone excited. But the other side was truly greedy. Qin Muye never thought about getting the meat, but not even getting a sip of the soup was indeed a sign the other party was excessively stingy. But those factions would just regret, if it were up to them, they simply couldn''t have taken such decisive action. As for the Human Realm, forget about them; just take a leave of absence and that''s it. Chapter 253: Chapter 255: Skipping Work to Travel to the Shadow Realm Chapter 253: Chapter 255: Skipping Work to Travel to the Shadow Realm [Additional update error code, restored at 3:50 am. If you''re unable to restore, long-press the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "Sigh, I was supposed to conduct an experiment, but I never expected to end up switching worlds, which turned out to have even more benefits." "However, the number definitely won''t be accurate; it might be a bit more than this." "With the vast land and sparse population in the Shadow Realm, real estate here couldn''t possibly develop," Qin Muye concluded after some serious thought. "Um, hello, I am a human," Qin Muye replied politely. "Get lost, or else I''ll send you to meet God," Qin Muye glanced at them and didn''t take them seriously at all. "In that case, wait here for a moment. I''ll go find the leader to identify you," this Dead Shadow was cautious and didn''t let Qin Muye leave, instead, going to find someone. "First of all, I need to locate the Death Shadows from the family faction, and then ask them about the status of the ancient Shadow Monsters and the Emperor Shadows." "My situation is a bit special; I''m not yet fully born, and it''ll take some time," Qin Muye said. "I also wonder if this temporary Talent of the team annihilation engine will work on the Shadow Administration in the Shadow Realm; if it doesn''t, wouldn''t it be a waste? After all, they''re my colleagues," Qin Muye thought that with such powerful rules, there probably shouldn''t be too many issues. "No wonder there are no Shadow Monsters around; it seems they''ve been rounded up by this group of Dead Shadows," Qin Muye realized why he had only killed a batch of Shadow Monsters and then there were no more after that. "Apart from being a bit darker in color, the Shadow Realm is actually quite nice... I guess." "The Shadow Realm is actually a good place, all the resources needed for breeding Shadows are from the Shadow Realm; it''s just too troublesome to gather them." "There aren''t many records of ancient Shadow Monsters; there are only seventeen in the Shadow Administration. One was killed by the Yin Mountain Lord before, so now there are only sixteen listed on paper." "Stop, you are... a human?" A patrolling Dead Shadow asked with a hint of confusion in its voice, apparently not having seen a Shadow before. "This... I remember that our brethren are nurtured within humans'' shadows, but there''s something off about your shadow," the Dead Shadow began to doubt its life, as those who come here are Shadows, unlike Qin Muye who hasn''t awakened yet. "This shouldn''t be too difficult." It''s possible to have a Rank 6, but the chances are slim. If there really was a Rank 6, it would''ve directly slaughtered Tian Peng, allowing Dead Shadows to enter the Human Realm through the various seals. For example, Transcendent severance, Energy Annihilation, and various other powerful methods. After all, Dead Shadows come from the Shadows of dead Shadowers, which means that Shadowers have worked their entire lives to support the Dead Shadows. After all, this is also a world, not just a small town. Even if the Shadow Realm is not suitable for Dead Shadows, the Shadow Realm can still erode the Human Realm. There are far more Hermits who died in the Human Realm than those who died in the Shadow Realm, so in reality, the Dead Shadows from the kinship faction far outnumber those from the killer faction. Although the kinship faction''s Dead Shadows are in the majority, it does not mean that there are fewer from the killer faction. These Dead Shadows wander the wilderness, living a solitary life, just like the group he encountered that was transformed from the Yin Mountain Army. He was quite interested in this. So once his shadow completes awakening, he plans to research the environmental factors of the Human Realm. If he could discover something significant, it would greatly enhance his two Talents, Crimson Ancestor and Lord of Hell, and allow the magic power constructed from various factors to produce a powerful effect. Like the environment of survival undergoing drastic changes, such as the End of Dharma or other extreme conditions. It''s not clear whether it''s the kinship faction or the killer faction, but judging from the construction of this building, it is much better than the group of killer faction Dead Shadows he encountered in the Underground Relics. It just so happens that Black Hawk and others were unlucky. If they had encountered Dead Shadows from the kinship faction, they might not only have been sent back, but they could also have received some opportunities. Generally speaking, the strength of mid-to-low tier Dead Shadows is far greater than that of mid-to-low tier Shadows. One after another, Spirit Monster projections emerged, like tigers among sheep. These Shadow Monsters were no match, and were torn into pieces on the spot. Advancing further, he soon found a place resembling a fortified camp. The Shadow Realm is vast, and the Shadow Administration has not fully explored it. After all, once Shadows enter the Shadow Realm, they''re basically like mobile pieces of meat, unless Tian Peng himself leads the Elders. Otherwise, they''re likely to perish halfway. This temporary Skill is quite useful, so there''s definitely no problem when it comes to screwing people over. The Evangelical Spirit Monster isn''t with him and it''s suffering too. These Shadow Monsters have a strength of about 3rd to 4th tier. Although he is only 4th tier, killing these creatures is a matter of lifting a hand. No, there''s no need to even move a hand. This Dead Shadow is just another special kind of Life Form. It''s not like when they are Shadows; as long as the Shadow hasn''t died, they can recover. Becoming a Dead Shadow means death comes when it should, only without the restraint of a lifespan. This wasn''t impossible. Along the way, no foolish Shadow Monsters came to trouble him. It could also be possible that he had killed most of the nearby ones. The earlier breach of the seal, combined with the erosion by the Shadow Realm, had already proven the viability of this plan. But the erosion failed, as it was swiftly contained by the Shadow Administration, and the seal was even reinforced. It''s only because of the strong power of the Dead Shadows that neither the Shadow Administration nor the Yin Mountain Army could take advantage of the situation, otherwise they would have invaded long ago. It''s just that due to their own limitations, civilization still resembles a feudal emperor system. The largest force belongs to the forces under the Emperor Shadow, and as for the various small forces, there are as many as carps crossing the river. Although they are from the kinship faction, it doesn''t mean they truly aim for the same goal; if they want to become stronger, they still have to compete. The top layer naturally consists of the Emperor Shadow, and Qin Muye guessed that the opponent might also have the strength of the 5th tier. Chapter 254: Chapter 256: The City of the Shadow Realm, The Shadows Black Market Chapter 254: Chapter 256: The City of the Shadow Realm, The Shadow''s Black Market [Extra update error, will recover at 3:50 am. If unable to recover, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download] "No wonder smuggling is so profitable, tsk, this flip is nearly ten thousand times the profit." Qin Muye watched as barter trade was done using things that could be bought with just a little money, which could be exchanged for nearly a billion worth of Shadow cultivation materials in the Shadow Realm. "Shadow City, it looks like my luck isn''t bad; I found it right away." Qin Muye looked at the words over the city gate of Shadow City, where several Dead Shadows were guarding the gate. "Alright, I came in myself, what kind of inspection do I need to undergo?" Qin Muye was also outspoken about this. "You have passed." The other party quickly put away their weapons and let Qin Muye enter the city. "Human, did you enter the Shadow Realm by mistake, or did you come in on your own?" A Dead Shadow drew its weapon, asking warily. "We need to inspect your...huh?" That Dead Shadow originally intended to say they needed to inspect the Shadow, but suddenly realized that Qin Muye''s Shadow had not fully awakened, being only at the second stage, the Solid Shadow Stage, so it was impossible to conduct an inspection. "If you entered by mistake, we''ll send you back; if you came on your own, you have to go through an inspection before entering Shadow City," stated the Dead Shadow. "What''s the difference?" Qin Muye asked. Originally, he thought of collecting some materials, but instead, there were limbs and broken bodies everywhere¡ªit was the continuous kind, almost forming a beast tide. After all, this was the Dead Shadows'' territory; a group of stowaway outsiders had no rights here. It must be said that the Dead Shadows in this big city were much more knowledgeable than those in the smaller place before. Shadows at the Solid Shadow Stage were basically like embryos, posing no threat at all; hence, the inspection was naturally out of the question. Upon exiting the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, Qin Muye carefully observed his surroundings and quickly spotted an ancient city. From what can be seen, the Dead Shadows in this camp were just a bunch of ordinary Dead Shadows, without many special abilities. They were probably not too different from Masked Riders and Armored Warriors. After learning about the situation, Qin Muye felt a bit of an impulse to laugh or cry¡ªturns out they all judge strength based on Shadows. For the humans of this world, a hundred years old was already considered a great age, but for Dead Shadows, it was just an insignificant moment. And the Dead Shadows also made a profit, for them, these things were as common as wildflowers and grass¡ªperhaps a bit rare, but not unseen. In reality, Qin Muye didn''t have the coordinates for Emperor Dead Shadow''s Shadow City; he only had some rough guesses, so he could only try slowly. The theme was uniformly black, and rightfully so. In the Shadow Realm, it wasn''t just the rocks that were black¡ªeven the flowers, grass, and trees were black, leaving no way to discern colors. Aspiring to sit on an equal footing or even claim to be a King of Armor wasn''t a big deal, as long as one had enough strength. However, it seemed a certain short-sighted Dead Shadow did not have the power required. Otherwise, would these people act so obediently? They would have likely acted deviously by now. It was for this reason that the Emperor Dead Shadow endorsed the behavior of the Shadows, which ironically added a livelier atmosphere to the original Shadow City. One after another, Shadow Monsters fearlessly attacked, lured by the little bit of flesh on him, which irritated Qin Muye, prompting him to eventually resort to transport via the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. As a result, Qin Muye had no choice but to leave. The Shadow Realm itself was vast with sparse population. Although the comprehensive strength of Dead Shadows was higher than that of Shadows, they were significantly outnumbered. Shadows could not live forever, and not all Extraordinary Systems have the ability to prolong life; National Martial Arts also lacked this function. After realizing that this group of Dead Shadows were all recluses and held no benefit, Qin Muye naturally left. As he moved away from the encampment, the number of Shadow Monsters gradually increased, indicating he was about to leave the cleansing range of the Dead Shadows. The gate of Shadow City wasn''t bustling with traffic like Qin Muye had imagined, instead, only a few Dead Shadows came and went. This was the domain of the Emperor Dead Shadow, not a concession. It was impossible to allow Shadows free rein, even less so as they lacked the power to do as they pleased. These Shadows were at the level of Stage 2; if they caused a ruckus, they would be killed on the spot by the guards. This made Qin Muye even more certain that there must be a subtle passageway between the two realms. Otherwise, the Shadow Realm, unlike the Human Realm, had nothing edible for humans. Whether it was Shadow Monsters or something else, consumption could inevitably result in an invasion of shadows. These items could only be used at the Shadow Stage; after becoming Dead Shadows, these became ineffective on them. Hence, they were valueless and could be exchanged for some rare and peculiar items, which were naturally worth more. This was, in fact, a very normal affair since the main system of the realm was Shadow; what else should you look at if not the shadow? Look at cultivation realms? To do that, there would have to be such messy types of things, as this world was not a Cultivation World. Regarding more information, he wasn''t clear either; there were no other forces in the vicinity, just their single encampment. At best, it could only make people a bit healthier, allowing them to live a few years longer and maintain vitality. Chapter 255: Chapter 257: Emperor Dead Shadow è·¯ Dark Armor King Chapter 255: Chapter 257: Emperor Dead Shadow ¡¤ Dark Armor King [Additional gibberish, to be restored by 3:50. If restoration fails, long-press the chapter in the table of contents to redownload.] "Your Majesty, the use of Yin Mountain Lord is ominous; otherwise, it wouldn''t have been sealed away. The Yin Mountain Army wouldn''t have severed so many inheritances either," said the Dead Shadow. "Your Majesty, why did you give the map to that human?" After Qin Muye left, another Dead Shadow asked in a low voice. "Right, has the latest batch of items arrived?" Emperor Dead Shadow suddenly asked. "Thank you, Emperor Shadow Armor. In that case, I''ll gladly accept it," Qin Muye said with a smiling expression. "The Elder in charge of the channels, Lei Yuan, has been attacked and killed. Elder Huang Li has taken over the channels. The other party has requested to renegotiate the prices, or else they will cut off the channels," a Dead Shadow reported. "I''ve seen Emperor Shadow Armor," said Qin Muye, looking at the Emperor Dead Shadow in front of him, who was the strongest among the Shadows. "You also saw the strength of Yin Mountain Lord; it only requires one Shadow to exert power comparable to my own," lamented Emperor Dead Shadow, continuing, "However, this could also be a good thing. Today''s Shadow Administration is no longer the old Yin Mountain Army." "It''s unexpected that the Human Realm has developed such a powerful entity. I wonder if Tian Peng will be able to maintain his position, huh," sneered Emperor Dead Shadow. He didn''t consider sending a warning; even if he did, the other side might not even believe it. "As of now, the locations of twenty-one ancient Shadow Monsters have been recorded. If you are not afraid of death, I can give them to you," uttered Emperor Dead Shadow, who, for some reason, actually handed them over to Qin Muye. "What brings you to me?" The other didn''t beat around the bush with Qin Muye but directly asked instead. "Humans have a profound foundation. It seems even Yin Mountain Lord has been unearthed recently. I thought it was destroyed long ago, but who knew it still exists now." "Nowadays, those noble families and politicians have turned the pure Yin Mountain Army into a huge field of interest and political strife. Compared to the army of the past, it''s like heaven and earth are apart. I''m afraid they''d beat their brains out just to fight over the right to use Yin Mountain Lord." "Yes, I will inform Huang Li of that. We will, therefore, temporarily withhold their batch of resources," another Dead Shadow said. "I don''t know," Emperor Dead Shadow gave an outstanding response; indeed, he did not know and was very puzzled by it. "I just want to see," Qin Muye pretended not to understand, playing dumb while being fully aware. "I would like to inquire about the ancient Shadow Monsters. Where might I find these terrifying beings?" Since the other had spoken frankly, Qin Muye didn''t play games and asked straightforwardly. "This human is very strong, even stronger than Tian Peng. If it really came to a fight, I wouldn''t last long before being killed by him," Emperor Dead Shadow said with a grave tone. But the Shadow Monsters were always just beasts, far inferior to humans and Dead Shadows, creating a kind of balance. His presence acted as a deterrence, similar to Tian Peng''s. A fight to the death between them would be akin to an all-out war. He knew the Yin Mountain Lord was the most powerful and central part of the Yin Mountain Army legacy. It was a pity that the lineage had been severed; otherwise, there would have been more than one Yin Mountain Lord by now. As a Dead Shadow, he wasn''t like other shadow hunters who required Shadow Equipment to form their true fighting capabilities. Hearing this, a nearby Dead Shadow didn''t ask further. As for Emperor Shadow perceiving something wrong? That was impossible; everyone knew of Emperor Shadow''s strength. One doesn''t visit a temple without a cause. His coming here must mean he had a matter to attend to. Since they were neither relatives nor acquainted, it certainly wouldn''t be for a casual tea and chat. Back when the Yin Mountain Army''s legacy had not yet been severed, someone with Tian Peng''s strength wouldn''t have been qualified to lead, only fit to be an Elder. Now, they had fallen from grace. It was precisely for this reason, through the efforts of generation after generation, that the Yin Mountain Lord was sealed away, and the Yin Mountain Army was transformed into the current system, controlled by politicians and noble families. Their strength had dwindled significantly, and even their original efficiency had been reduced. It was the demise of the Yin Mountain Lord that led to the decline of the Yin Mountain Army. The incessant resources for the Shadow Administration couldn''t all possibly come just from excavating relics; they also involved commerce with their mortal enemies, the Dead Shadows. Otherwise, how could there be so many resources? In the eyes of Emperor Shadow, these people were truly courting death, daring to stir trouble while lacking strength, and thinking that after playing political games for so long, everyone would abide by his rules? From the perspective of the noble families, it didn''t matter who was in charge; they couldn''t do without the descendants of nobility. Here, one must abide by their rules, and not expect others to obey one''s own rules. These twenty-one points represented the twenty-one ancient Shadow Monsters. This statement caused a nearby Dead Shadow to pause, "But he hasn''t fully awakened his Shadow yet." This question surprised Emperor Shadow. He hadn''t expected the other party to ask such a thing. But he quickly replied seriously, "That''s not something you should be inquiring about. After all, the strength of the ancient Shadow Monsters is extraordinary; even I and your chief, Tian Peng, don''t have absolute certainty." If he truly killed one ancient Shadow Monster, he would suffer significant injuries. If other ancient Shadow Monsters attacked or if Tian Peng led the Shadow Administration to invade, he would not be able to cope. It wasn''t that there were no people for reformation; it was simply that the ambitions of the nobility were intertwined in complex ways. To reform would require uprooting the entire Shadow Administration from top to bottom; otherwise, it would be like the regrowth after a spring breeze. Due to public opinion, this matter was always hidden from the majority of shadow hunters; after all, today''s Shadow Administration wasn''t like the past Yin Mountain Army who could take direct action to achieve their desires. As for the consequences, that would be an issue for the future. In any case, they were more interested in immediate interests and power, not so-called longevity. Chapter 256: Chapter 258: Youve got to use this stuff for fried fish, its awesome! Chapter 256: Chapter 258: You''ve got to use this stuff for fried fish, it''s awesome! [Extra garbled code, will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "But it''s okay, just switch to another one; if one dies, there are still twenty left." "Judging by its location, it should be an ancient water-dwelling shadow monster." "This should be the spot," Qin Muye compared the map and confirmed the area. "Definitely not going to catch any fish, with my luck I''m just as likely to get air, so..." "Not much value, it all depends on quantity." For Qin Muye, quantity no longer mattered much. "Looks like a parasite, but to think it could actually parasitize an ancient shadow monster, these little shadow parasites are really something," Qin Muye said as he looked at the utterly shriveled fish skin and casually grabbed a bug that seemed healthy. "Shame, didn''t get to see the full appearance of this ancient shadow monster." "Hiss~ Didn''t expect a surprise, seems like it''s not... oh, never mind, it''s dead." "Whatever, I''ll just... wait, why does this thing feel off?" "I remember when it just died it should have sunk, why is it floating up now?" "I did make some trivial adjustments to the energy environment of the Shadow Realm, but that doesn''t mean you can just not show up." "I''m never going into the sea. I''ll never do that in my life." "Either blow up the fish, or just drain the water." "Most of the ancient shadow monster''s remains should still be underwater, I guess." "Now that I think about it, this is probably just a part of the ancient shadow monster not the whole thing, no wonder it looked a bit small." "This thing is actually not dead? No, it should be dead for sure, but something like a parasite or some kind of collective organism inside it didn''t die due to protection, and is now breaking through?" After all, he mostly spent his time on land and not in the water, so he had a preference for land-dwelling ancient shadow monsters. After all, shadow monster things shouldn''t care about sexually transmitted diseases, right? After all, it''s only a 5th tier. If it were 6th tier, it might come out and curse at Qin Muye, but 5th tier just isn''t qualified enough. It wasn''t because of death that it got unlucky, but because his first encounter was with a difficult ancient shadow monster. Unless Qin Muye really has time to come back, otherwise, it''s pretty much up to fate now. Aside from... some unlucky ancient shadow monster that wasn''t blasted out, everything else was quite nice. It''s about making you sick even if I can''t kill you. A large number of crimson crystals, blood-flesh amalgamations, and flowing mist all indicate the success of this fish-blasting operation. But suddenly he noticed that the surface of the thing was moving, and then crimson appeared in his pupils. The amount he used just now was not small, even more than he had used when bombing the Silver Star Alliance. He wasn''t familiar with shadow monsters or Dead Shadows, or even with this whole world, so he just took it as adding a little bit of different color to the gloomy Shadow Realm. He really wasn''t afraid of being harmed by Crimson Hell, but that didn''t mean he wanted to stay inside it. No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw the skin of the ancient shadow monster open up like a honeycomb, and countless pitch-black worms gushed out of the skin openings like a deluge. Now it was different; he was truly wealthy, and many problems could be solved with money rather than superpowers. After making his selection, Qin Muye used the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to leave the place. If it hadn''t been an aquatic ancient shadow monster, Qin Muye wouldn''t have seriously set out to kill it. It wasn''t without its merits; daring to parasitize within the body of an ancient shadow monster, even managing to hollow out the enormous creature, spoke volumes about its top-tier reproductive capability. A huge explosion erupted, accompanied by mushroom clouds, nuclear radiation, genetic pollution, and all manner of bizarre lasers breaking out. This Crimson Hell was no longer the original; Qin Muye had added plenty of technology and magic to it, like Nuclear Energy Technology and Biotechnology, among others. There were mutants, those polluted by nuclear radiation and died, and others that turned into ruby crystals; death came in myriad bizarre forms. Moreover, flies were one thing, but these maggot-type shadow monsters clearly lacked the evolutionary type; they were mere maggots for their whole lives. Besides, this series wasn''t known for its power but rather for the subsequent contamination and radiation, among other effects. It was like setting off fireworks; they might not necessarily harm people when they explode, but how many would choose to stand next to them and get blasted? This was a large lake, devoid of anything but the ink-like blackness of the water. The strength of these maggot-type shadow monsters wasn''t formidable; if they''d been strong, they''d be predators, not parasites. This stretched Qin Muye''s face. It made an already bizarre scene even more terrifying. Indeed, these things looked almost like maggots, but what set them apart was their ferocity; they even dared to nibble on Qin Muye, showing no fear of heaven or earth. Qin Muye''s twitching eye corner betrayed his suspicion that there was something unscientific about these creatures. Draining the lake would take an eternity, a duration he simply didn''t have. If they had been formidable, they wouldn''t all have been annihilated by the pollution and radiation of the Crimson Hell by now. If the ancient shadow monster beneath the lake didn''t show itself after the explosion, Qin Muye could only leave with tears and find another unfortunate target. Just as he was pondering a departure to bother some other unlucky soul, he suddenly noticed the water beginning to bubble, resembling boiling water. The previous uprising left because of the host''s death, which is why it acted out; otherwise, it would have remained quite well-behaved. As for the polluted environment, that wasn''t his concern, as it wasn''t his home, so there was no need for cleanup. As for the idea of keeping them in case they might be useful... He took out the map again and started to randomly point, "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, catch a chicken by the toe." Chapter 257: Chapter 259: The Ancient Shadow Monster of the Mountains Chapter 257: Chapter 259: The Ancient Shadow Monster of the Mountains ``` Stepping out of the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, Qin Muye found himself on a cliff, which left him utterly baffled. "Where''s the ancient Shadow Monster?" The defining feature of the ancient Shadow Monster was its size, but standing atop the highest point, he couldn''t spot it. This place wasn''t like before, where the aquatic ancient Shadow Monster could hide at the bottom of a lake or within vast underground caverns. "Speaking of size... the mountain beneath my feet seems quite large, doesn''t it?" Qin Muye turned and looked back, seeing that the mountain range was barren, without even a blade of grass, let alone anything else. Whoosh~ A loud boom echoed as a massive black shadow oscillated in the sky, rolling towards him with crushing force. Upon closer inspection, it was a gigantic arm, and it was made of rocks and stones. If that were to hit him, he figured he''d be dizzy for a while, not that he would die. His skin was thick and tough¡ªunder normal circumstances, killing him would be much harder than catching him. However, now that he had noticed it, naturally, Qin Muye wasn''t about to surrender without a fight, so he prepared to teleport further away to assess the situation. Bang~ The collision of rocks and stones flew in all directions. The noise was tremendous, yet it oddly gave Qin Muye a sense of de?ja? vu, as if someone were slapping a mosquito on their belly. And then the ground shook and the earth moved, tipping Qin Muye off-balance, as if some giant lying down had just stood up. Luckily, Qin Muye could fly, so he turned around to look. The once vast mountain range had transformed into a dark behemoth, but calling it a behemoth was perhaps inaccurate¡ªit resembled more a life form constructed of various rocks. It wasn''t shaped like a human or animal or plant; instead, it was more akin to a strange, abstract painting, wriggling about. Without clear facial features or limbs, as the rocks shifted, they would form various organs as needed, eerie and bizarre. Qin Muye felt exasperated; he had theorized this possibility but never imagined that the cliff he was stepping on would truly turn out to be an ancient Shadow Monster¡ªand merely a part of it at that. The true ancient Shadow Monster was immensely huge, comparable to a mountain range. It was much larger than the Shadow Monster he encountered when he first entered the Human Realm or the aquatic one he had met before. Besides, there''s a complete Eleusinian Mysteries, given by the Queen of the Underworld, Persephone, which is quite powerful, making Qin Muye almost unkillable. There are also Magic Gifts from Hecate, Power of Calamity from Ares, and so on. In short, he fleeced these relatives quite a bit. Especially when a certain Goddess of Discord gave him a Golden Apple. Had there been no inscription on it, Qin Muye might have thought they were about to fight another Trojan War. At that time, the atmosphere among Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite turned stiff. At least Qin Muye found it very entertaining while eating melon seeds. It''s said that afterwards, the poor dragon Ladon guarding the Golden Apple tree, along with Atlas who holds up the sky, and Prometheus who followed them, ran into trouble again. It was then that Qin Muye understood why she was known as the Goddess of Discord. She had a knack for stirring up conflicts; that single Golden Apple bore the pain of every divine being on Mount Olympus. However, out of consideration for Qin Muye''s face and the fact that the Goddess of Discord fled quickly, the party that was already close to ending concluded early. Now, that Golden Apple is still sitting in his inventory, a Divine Artifact Level existence, flesh of the living dead and white bones of the corpse. Qin Muye keeps it to hang on for dear life when his day comes to an end; this thing is much more useful than ginseng. Placed in the Primordial World, it would definitely be of Innate Spirit Root level. Besides that, he was also presented with a sheep covered in golden wool, another Divine Artifact Level item, just... utterly bizarre. To this day, Qin Muye doesn''t know what use the wool serves. Although it''s also Divine Artifact Level, it has no Attributes and is just a material. He can only save it up and see if he can knit a woolen pajama shirt out of it in the future. "Earth Protection is quite useful, though it sounds a bit cringy when spoken aloud." Qin Muye looked at the ancient mountainous Shadow Monster that couldn''t move. "Now that it can''t move, things will be easier. We can start researching next." Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, his mind whirring with thoughts about where to begin. This thing didn''t have a clear beginning or end, slightly better than his Slime shadow; at least it knew where its organs were, whereas Qin Muye''s Shadow was rather hard to describe. Essentially, except for the region where Aladdin''s lamp exists, it could turn any part into whatever it wishes, even becoming a tentacle monster is no problem. Aladdin''s lamp now barely resembled its original form; it was just a vague mass, shrouded in mists and fogs, like a moldy piece of potato. Embarrassing as it may be, it''s also a necessary process. "There''s probably only half a month left to enter the Shadow Transformation Stage; I need to hurry." Qin Muye checked the progress feedback from the Magic Network quickly estimated the remaining time for the second stage, the Solid Shadow Stage. Unless Qin Muye paused it himself, the time was unlikely to change. After all, during the First Rank Virtual Shadow stage, the data he integrated here was the Magic Network, making it effectively part of him. The Magic Network could no longer be considered Magic, but rather Qin Muye''s own creation, a Lord Talent, penetrating through territories, Troops, Magic, and so on. It is an important part of his strength. "I should have enough time, but if not," Qin Muye sighed, "then I''ll just have to pause it." Anyway, it''s not a big deal. It''s normal for the Shadow to awaken later for the sake of development. If he wanted to be quick, he could solve it in a day. The delay was simply to strengthen his Shadow a bit more, otherwise why would he have waited so long. Chapter 258: Chapter 260: Shadow Awakened - Book of the Sage Chapter 258: Chapter 260: Shadow Awakened - Book of the Sage The enormous shadow, like a huge cocoon, was covered in crimson patterns and emitted malevolent auras, radiating a divine presence akin to that of a god. "I think that a normal Shadow Transformation Stage doesn''t result in such a huge Shadow Cocoon like mine, right?" Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly. Although this wasn''t his first encounter with it, it still seemed incredibly surreal to him; his Shadow Cocoon was as massive as a mountain range. He had integrated the ancient shadow creature of the mountain range during the Shadow Transformation Stage, and it had been fused with his crimson, hellish, and Titan powers. And then, after the birth of the Shadow Cocoon, he gained a fourth power, called Shadow. It was feedback from his shadow. Normally, there would be no such feedback because this power would be channelled back to the Shadow Realm. However, Qin Muye had previously rewritten the underlying code, so his shadow did not belong to the Shadow Realm, but rather to himself. As a result, he developed this fourth power. However, it was not yet complete; he had to wait until the Shadow Cocoon was fully hatched. Once the hatching and awakening were successful, Qin Muye had a premonition that he might gain an additional Lord Talent related to Shadow. The Shadow Cocoon began to contract rapidly, and Qin Muye knew that the time had come. In the blink of an eye, the massive Shadow Cocoon shrank by more than half and then instantly reverted to a shadow, and Qin Muye could perceive its secrets. [You have gained a Lord Talent: Shadow Tide] [Shadow Tide: Shadow Element Rank +6, Territory Shadow Element Adaptability +6] "???" Qin Muye was utterly confused. Shouldn''t it be +1 normally? Qin Muye felt the Shadow power merging into him and quickly integrating into one. He suddenly understood something¡ªthat this power was forced by the original trio of fused powers to come up to the same level. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be fusion but rather devouring. In addition, Expert Level Shadow Mastery and Expert Level Shadow Understanding appeared. Qin Muye fished a book out of his shadow; this was what his shadow looked like after awakening. The book looked just like a regular Magic Book, unremarkable at first glance. For now, it had three functions. The first was normal Shadow Equipment, like other Shadow possessors could transform, increasing attributes after the transformation. Beyond that was a core skill, the Prayer Technique. Whatever Qin Muye said could come true, but there were significant limits. Generally, it required his own Magic Power to fulfill the wish, and it was also restricted by his Rank. And the last, of course, was the personal server function for the Magic Network. With this, Qin Muye essentially had a powerful server. There were also some minor abilities. For example, once the Shadow Equipment was activated, he could transform into his Titan form without worrying about clothing issues, and it could even increase his size. Especially after integrating the mountain range ancient shadow creature, Qin Muye''s Shadow Equipment could make his Titan figure about twice as large. In other words, without strength, one would easily get beaten up. "But cultivating this thing is probably going to be challenging, given that it''s really tough to handle," he contemplated. The Book of the Sage wasn''t just any Shadow Equipment, so it couldn''t be cultivated using the usual methods, and upgrading the Shadow Ability of the Shadow Equipment wasn''t going to be easy either. For other people, the increase was mostly in attributes, making the enhancement of Shadow Abilities quite troublesome. Qin Muye wasn''t lacking in attributes; he wanted to improve his Shadow Ability. Rank 1 already gave a +1 boost; he wasn''t asking for much¡ªjust +2 at Rank 2 and +3 at Rank 3 would do, as the ability itself was already overpowered. "There are also books among the shadows, and not a few at that, but most seem to be developed towards assistance, and the related Shadow Skills learned are the same," he observed. Shadow Skills, inherently an application of energy similar to magic, were not something Qin Muye planned to delve deeply into since he had something better. By integrating Aladdin''s Divine Lamp, having the Prayer Technique, he could simply speak out whatever he wished for directly. Besides, he had the Magic Network at his disposal; to release skills, Qin Muye just had to load the corresponding Shadow Skill operation mode into it. "Fly!" Qin Muye commanded, and at his word, the Intelligent Magic Net reinterpreted this directive and fed it into the Book of the Sage, causing him to rise into the air. "Not bad, it seems to be working well," he noted with satisfaction. The Magic Network and the Book of the Sage already resonated with his intentions, which is why he could achieve such an effect with just one word. Under normal circumstances, a complete sentence would be needed, something like, ''I want to fly,'' otherwise, without sufficient conditions, the result could become distorted. And that is the purpose of the Lamp God¡ªto help ensure that the wishes of the wishers are not twisted. Qin Muye used the Magic Network, functioning like an intelligent computer, to compile complete and logically flawless conditions, which proved much more useful than a Lamp God. What''s more important, it could operate autonomously. For instance, if Qin Muye was severely injured, the Book of the Sage would automatically grant a wish for healing, or if someone ambushed him, it would grant a wish for protection, all of which would draw upon his Magic Power. However, with the Magic Source, Qin Muye found the use of a bit of magic power to be no big deal. It could also determine through its connection with Qin Muye''s mind and various situations whether to execute the Prayer Technique, release it preemptively, or instead use the Magic Network to release the corresponding magic or Shadow Skills. Even if Qin Muye made a problematic or unachievable wish, it could forcibly interrupt the Prayer Technique before a problem occurred during activation. "From today on, I''m a master of verbal combat, making a living by talking people to death," he joked. "Instant Teleportation!" The very next second, Qin Muye appeared on a flat stretch of land he had envisioned. "Smashing a Divine Artifact, but it''s absolutely worth it. I''ve hit the jackpot," Qin Muye thought gleefully. Moreover, the Lamp God was inherently a hazard since it was not loyal to anyone¡ªwhomever acquired Aladdin''s lamp became the Lamp God''s master. Chapter 259: Chapter 261: The Meteorite Named Transcendent Chapter 259: Chapter 261: The Meteorite Named Transcendent "On the ninth of this month, the third Shadow Talks will commence again in Shendu, discussing the widespread issue of the Transcendent..." "Recently, the Astronomical Bureau detected a comet approaching, which will pass by in about a month. To commemorate the Shadow Talks, they have named it ''Transcendent.''" Qin Muye looked at this news and was somewhat shocked¡ªthere was actually a meteorite? He didn''t have a very good impression of meteorites. From the type of instance, this world was not cosmic, but more inclined toward a plane. Theoretically, what should be above their heads was not the cosmic sea of stars but rather resembled the plane structure of some Magic Continent. The only difference was that this world was dual-layered, with the upper layer being the Human Realm and the lower layer the Shadow Realm, forming a world of special contrasts. "So, how did the meteorite come about?" Qin Muye looked somewhat stunned at this news, feeling that there seemed to be a serious issue. He felt that it was highly probable that in one month, the meteorite would not pass by but would hit its target directly. At that time, the entire world would be shattered into pieces, which would indeed be interesting. "If the world is not a cosmic planet, then what are the sun, moon, and stars in the sky?" As far as he knew, this world had no lunar landing or satellite space projects, and the information technology was quite unique. Also, due to the existence of the Shadow Realm, although it was modern, it also had certain differences, such as communication which used a unique gap technology. It utilized the gap between the Shadow Realm and the Human Realm for transmission. Researchers hadn''t noticed this gap, but they had found this blank to exploit. Therefore, in some areas where the Human Realm and the Shadow Realm were too close, the signals would get worse. "I want to know the truth about the great cosmic impact!" Qin Muye activated the Prayer Technique, but it had no effect. Obviously, it was intercepted by the Magic Network, for one of two reasons: either it was impossible to achieve, or he could not afford the cost. He guessed it was the latter¡ªhe could not afford the cost. This indicated that the secrets behind this cosmic impact were too great. "I want to know how to resolve the great cosmic impact." The cost of knowing the truth was too high for him, but perhaps solving it wouldn''t be a problem. These two matters were not the same; the former might involve some terrifying issues, but the latter was different, dealing directly with the meteorite itself. ''Destroy it!'' Magic Power diminished slightly, and then these three words emerged in his mind. "..." Qin Muye was exasperated; that was obvious, he already knew that directly destroying it would indeed solve the problem, which was admittedly simple and brute. But the problem was how to... oh, it actually works, just make a wish. In the eyes of others, the Shadow Realm was a world, but in Qin Muye''s eyes, it was more like a flowing shadow, akin to the Human Realm''s shadow. However, after accumulating enough power, it seemed to be planning to turn the tables. The birth of numerous Dead Shadows had provided the Shadow Realm with enough logic and rules, as if it far surpassed the Human Realm in terms of intellect. And by weakening the Human Realm and strengthening themselves through the Shadows, their tactic wasn''t much different from that of borrowing a chicken to lay eggs. But the big brother of the Human Realm is the big brother; as long as the environment doesn''t change, the Shadow Realm doesn''t have much room to turn the tables. "Heaven, Earth, the great impact?" Qin Muye suddenly realized something¡ªhe had misunderstood the concept of the great cosmic impact; it wasn''t about heaven and earth colliding with each other, but both heaven and earth colliding against you. "Damn, I definitely wouldn''t believe this is a coincidence." As long as the environment of the Human Realm hasn''t changed, the Shadow Realm is nothing but a little brother; the magic-less environment of the Human Realm naturally restricts the Shadow Realm, so even if the Shadow Realm initially encroached, the Shadow Administration wasn''t worried, because it was indeed limited and could even be self-healing by the Human Realm. But what if the environment changed, say a giant meteorite smashes down, and then incidentally pushed the Human Realm? That would become interesting. Therefore, what he needed to stop was not just the meteorite, but also the increasingly active Shadow Realm. It seemed that because of certain magnetic or force fields of the meteor, the Shadow Realm began to become active, not excluding the possibility that this meteorite was brought in as reinforcement by the Shadow Realm through connections. In any case, no matter which possibility it was, Qin Muye felt his troubles had increased. Even if he exploded the meteorite, the Shadow Realm would not cease, therefore, Qin Muye had to explode the Shadow Realm together with it. "No, more precisely, just blow up the entire Shadow System; that would be the best solution." Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, thinking about a permanent resolution. The Shadow Realm had grown by sustaining itself on Dead Shadows provided by the continuous efforts of the Shadows, so in reality, the Transcendent system of the Human Realm served the Shadow Realm, not truly for themselves. The Shadow System was easy to destroy, just wish for the people to be killed directly, and this wouldn''t consume too much Magic Power, but the real challenge was cutting off the supply. As long as the Shadow Realm does not give up producing Shadow Stone, the Shadows would not disappear. But wishing for the Shadow Realm to stop producing Shadow Stone was too difficult; it was like opposing a world, and even if Qin Muye was willing to pay the price, his Rank couldn''t realize such a Prayer Technique. That was because it involved the operation of a world rather than directly dying on the spot like killing someone. "So I can only switch to another method, if I can''t force a hardware explosion, then solving it through software should work." The meteorite could be exploded, and the Shadow Realm could catch a virus or even self-destruct without any issues. Because his identity was a Shadow, relying on the awakened Book of the Sage, taking action was completely in line with his identity. He had resigned from his identity as a history professor long ago, so there''s no need to worry about not meeting the main mission requirements. Chapter 260: Chapter 262: Development of Shadow Realm Technology Chapter 260: Chapter 262: Development of Shadow Realm Technology "Li Yan, you''ve been arrested for assisting others in stealing the nation''s underground assets." Several Shadows burst through the door, clad in Shadow Equipment. They were not particularly strong, only Rank 1... Probably they had just awakened their Shadows not long ago; the Shadow Equipment was more for show than effectiveness. Unlike Qin Muye, who had paid a huge price, including top-tier data servers and Divine Artifacts and even incorporated an ancient Shadow Monster, eventually adding the powers of Crimson, Hell, and Titan. With the attributes enhanced by Qin Muye''s Shadow Equipment, he far surpassed those endowed on Tian Peng by the Shadow Administration, even before any training. "You need evidence to back your claims; I''m just a file room clerk, not a Shadow. How could I have the ability to assist in such matters?" Qin Muye opened his eyes, which were now heavily shrouded by shadows. Just now, he had hacked into the Shadow Realm through the Book of the Sage and extracted a vast amount of data. The other party was startled by Qin Muye''s appearance; normal eyes shouldn''t be entirely black. "That''s not up to you anymore, come with us," the other party spoke. Qin Muye wasn''t surprised that these people could find him; after all, this was a national agency, and he hadn''t hidden his tracks. Though a novice in transcendence, he was experienced in human interactions. The opposing team was comprised of personnel pulled from law enforcement and security departments, so their quality was intrinsic. The one leading the team seemed eager to earn merits, perhaps merely here to ''gild his career,'' which is why he had made such a boastful statement. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, they would have subdued Qin Muye immediately instead of throwing insults first, announcing themselves and then rambling on, which was unlikely. Catching a glimpse of the middle-aged man next to the young leader, who was wearing a helpless expression, it was evident that such thoughts might have crossed his mind, but were dismissed. "Fine, I understand. When I have time, we''ll talk. Now, please leave!" After Qin Muye concluded, the Shadows abruptly experienced a dizzying spin, and by the time they recovered, they found themselves downstairs. His use of the Prayer Technique didn''t require the activation of Shadow Equipment since the true power of the Shadow Equipment was in enhancement while other capabilities such as a Magic Net Carrier and making wishes were all extra abilities modified by Qin Muye himself. This led the young leader of the Shadows to burst into rage: "He dares to resist arrest, this time I must..." Before he could finish, another dizzying swirl occurred, and this time, he alone vanished, sent directly to a community septic tank. "I''m just being decent here; if it were someone else, you''d be dead by now," Qin Muye shook his head, now clearly understanding that the mission was a gilding attempt, probably by some significant figure''s inept progeny. The remaining Hermits didn''t advance further but went to search for the foolish young man sent away by Qin Muye''s Prayer Technique. Indeed, this group was efficient, finding him quickly in the septic tank, though the stench was extremely strong. The Shadow Equipment indeed resembled armor, but it surely didn''t block odors, so it still stank as it should. Though the Human Realm and the Shadow Realm seemed to be of the same nature, after comparing various data sets that Qin Muye had collected, there were still differences between the two. The Human Realm is a real world, whereas the Shadow Realm is a world made from virtualization, and the two are not comparable. Unless he improved the World Devouring technology obtained from the Shadow Realm, otherwise it wouldn''t be able to devour the Human Realm, even the Shadow Realm itself would need the right timing, geographic and human conditions. If it weren''t for this meteorite falling, it could probably take millions of years to accomplish its grand ambition. Fortunately, for the world, a million years is but an instant, yet for life, it''s considerably lengthy. "Currently, on one hand, we need to deal with the Shadow Realm''s behavior of hitching a ride this time; on the other, we need to handle that meteorite that could change the environment," Qin Muye said. "However, what exactly is this meteorite, being capable of changing the environment? Destroying it would be too wasteful, might as well keep it," Qin Muye considered. Qin Muye thought for a while, destroying it was indeed the best solution, but it was not the most profitable. Therefore, the best course was to capture it and then use it as an experimental subject. "First, let''s test the data during the capture process, it''s best to capture it remotely before it enters," Qin Muye said. "Also, this thing appeared rather abruptly, it was only detected a month ago, almost as if it popped up out of nowhere," Qin Muye pondered. There are many doubts about this meteorite, but these would be known once it was in hand. "The provisional plan is set as the Shadow Realm Separation Plan and the Meteorite Capture Plan," Qin Muye decided. "The Shadow Realm side can take its time; let''s handle the meteorite first," Qin Muye thought. Without the meteorite, the Shadow Realm could only proceed slowly, allowing Qin Muye to stay a bit longer; whereas if he dealt with the Shadow Realm first, then there would be only a month left when the meteorite hit. The order needed to be set correctly to devise greater benefits. As for the internal power transitions in Sheng Country, such trivial matters didn''t really affect the bigger picture. If things really became urgent, Qin Muye could just make all Shadows disappear; now, even without using his own Power, merely using the Shadow System''s Power, he was the supreme combat force of both the Shadow and Human Realms. This world''s upper limit was very high, but its lower limit was very low. True powerhouses were neither the Transcendents nor Dead Shadows nor Shadow Monsters, but the two worlds themselves, especially the Shadow Realm. By delving into it and collecting data, one could totally conclude that although the Shadow Realm lacked spiritual intelligence, various rules and logic overlapped and it had acquired an alternative self-logic. Otherwise, it couldn''t have begun to expand. Therefore, if talking about the ultimate powerhouse, it would definitely be the Shadow Realm; the Human Realm might be powerful, but it lacked intellect. Thus resulting in the current bizarre situation; otherwise, there wouldn''t be a place for the development of the Shadow Realm. Chapter 261: Chapter 263: Capture, Solving Half of the Main Quest Chapter 261: Chapter 263: Capture, Solving Half of the Main Quest ``` "Phew~ It''s really difficult to handle such a big project alone. Luckily, my ''speak and follow'' ability is somewhat helpful. Otherwise, I''d literally be chipping away with my bare hands for a month." Qin Muye looked at the gigantic device. He had developed it by imitating an ancient weapon used by the Yin Mountain Lord and combining various Shadow Systems. It was meant for processing the meteorite and for the subsequent separation of the Shadow Realm. As for the Evangelical Spirit Monster, he had sent it back. The group annihilation engine on it had become increasingly terrifying, and had it stayed any longer, it would have perished entirely. As time passed, his human teammates also suffered incessant natural and man-made disasters. Whether it was power struggles or various calamities like droughts, floods, and snowstorms, there hadn''t been a pause¡ªit was as though they would not rest until humanity was destroyed. Qin Muye guessed that if he really stayed for three to five years, without him lifting a finger, not only humans but also other animals and plants might become extinct, and even the world might implode because of this. This wasn''t an exaggeration on his part. One of his temporary skills really had such capacity because the skill description set no limits and did not confine itself to life forms, but everything around him. If he stayed too long, it could indeed destroy the world. It was the most terrifying among all the temporary identity-related skills he had encountered. Although other temporary skills were also troublesome, none showed tendencies to destroy the world. If he did blow up the world, he''d have a big problem on his hands. After all, the resources of a whole world could provide him with considerable help. His actions, significant as they were, had attracted official attention. However, due to severe internal strife and the fact that Qin Muye had isolated himself, they had only monitored him temporarily. As for the poor guy he had teleported into the evolution cesspool, he hadn''t come back. It was said that the man had quit and gone home to live the life of a wealthy layabout. Though it seemed off, Qin Muye thought that made sense. The man had been full of confidence when he entered the scene, only to end up in a cesspool in full view of the public and become a laughingstock. Even the shameless couldn''t endure that. As for revenge, the man had considered it but didn''t act. He might not have had the experience to gold-plate his reputation, but that didn''t mean he lacked brains. At the time, it would have been easy for Qin Muye to kill that group of people. Moreover, with the intense infighting in his own family and his completely ruined reputation, if he wanted revenge, he had to do it himself, because mobilizing family resources was out of the question. From this, Qin Muye could see that the whole world was starting to descend into chaos. His group annihilation engine was partly to blame, but that alone couldn''t create chaos out of thin air. The turmoil was more like a cause and effect, fundamentally due to the revelation of Transcendents like Shadowers and the disbandment of the Shadow Administration. If the Shadowers hadn''t been disclosed and the Shadow Administration hadn''t been disbanded... then chaos would probably have arisen in other ways, eventually leading to destruction. "Professor Li, may I ask what you intend to do with this device?" an official approached and asked. They had been surveilling Qin Muye from a distance for several days, watching as he started from scratch and forged this massive, sci-fi-themed device with nothing but a hammer. "Catching a meteorite, the one named ''Transcendent'' by the Astronomical Bureau," Qin Muye glanced at the man. He was not a Shadower, just an ordinary investigator. "???" The man was completely baffled. Catching a meteorite? Are you that bored? "Don''t worry, you report as you please. I won''t stop you," Qin Muye said leisurely. He speculated that the device might not be so simple, and words like ''apocalypse'' and ''mass extinction'' involuntarily surfaced in his mind. In a rush to go in and communicate with Qin Muye, he found an invisible barrier separating him, making entry impossible. This made him as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. "The meteorite enters the container." Qin Muye summoned the Prayer Technique, and in an instant, 2 percent of his magic power was drained away. Space began to distort, and a huge meteorite was squeezed out from the twisted space within the machinery. Seeing this, Qin Muye decisively began to control the machinery to capture and contain it. The meteorite was successfully seized. "Phew, it worked." Qin Muye breathed a sigh of relief. The device and container isolated the inside from the outside and also assisted him in capturing the meteorite. Without this device, trying to capture the meteorite with the Prayer Technique would have cost him at least 10 percent of his magic power and led to unnecessary trouble. With the device''s assistance, not only was the meteorite prevented from affecting the environment of the Human Realm, it also didn''t cause a significant impact. "Something about this doesn''t seem quite right?" Qin Muye reached out to touch it and didn''t find anything too strange. What''s more, the "Lord Era" didn''t classify it as a treasure. It was like an ordinary electronic device or piece of clothing, unable to be placed in his inventory, lacking any attribute or material value. But he had a feeling it wasn''t that simple. He then opened the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel and, using magic, crystals, and various other special means, sealed the meteorite along with its container and sent it back to the Supplies Warehouse. Leaving it in the World of Shadows was risky, so it was better to send it back first. He wasn''t in a hurry anyway; he would study it slowly once he finished his mission. If he carelessly made a mistake here that lead to failure of the main mission, the loss would outweigh the gain. With the isolation container, there was also no need to worry about problems arising in the warehouse. "Now that the meteorite issue is resolved, the next is the issue of the Shadow Realm. It''s indeed more problematic than the meteorite, though there''s more time at my disposal." "So, this requires careful consideration." Qin Muye continually replayed the separation plan for the Shadow Realm in his mind, considering how to execute it and gain the maximum benefit. Chapter 262: Chapter 264: The Zou Family Looking for Trouble Chapter 262: Chapter 264: The Zou Family Looking for Trouble "Li Yan, come clean, what are you planning to do with the meteorite you captured, and what is the purpose of this device you''re building!" The leader was a Shadow wearing Shadow Equipment, and by the sound of his voice, he seemed to be quite old. However, the strength of his Shadow Equipment was not weak, almost reaching the fourth tier. But his combat training didn''t seem all that great; it looked as if he had been temporarily cultivated with various resources. Nearly dozens of Shadows followed, each with exceptional strength, some being personnel whitewashed from certain illegal organizations, and some being new blood from direct lineages. Qin Muye was seriously collecting data, completely ignoring the other party. He had his own way in, and this giant mechanical device isolated the inside from the outside, using the Shadow Realm as an energy source. Unless the other side had the ability to overturn the Shadow Realm, they shouldn''t dream of getting inside. This left the other party shaking with anger, seemingly because they were being ignored by Qin Muye, which Qin found particularly odd. Were they really getting so worked up over such a trivial matter? Where had their breadth of spirit gone? "Get him, let him learn what it means to respect the hierarchy. A mere commoner dares to be so blatantly disrespectful to the law," said the other party, who seemed like they might need their emergency heart pills any moment, their voice trembling a little. Then, a surge of Shadows swarmed in, their demeanor suggesting they wanted to devour Qin Muye alive. Qin Muye, however, just rolled his eyes at these words. Well, he had been relegated to ''commoner'' status then. The era seemed to have developed a bit too quickly for his taste. He had thought it was still a society governed by law, but it seemed to have regressed to feudalism all of a sudden. With all this talk about respecting the hierarchy and flagrant disregard for the law, it looked like the entire Sheng Country was now in the grip of the aristocracy; otherwise, such behavior wouldn''t be possible. He hadn''t been following the news or paying much attention to other things as of late, seeing as he was continuously sampling and analyzing the magic-less environment of the Human Realm. He felt that to complete half of his task related to the Shadow Realm, the solution would lie within the environmental factors of the Human Realm. So naturally, he was focused on his experiments and simply had no time to deal with external affairs. Not long ago, the ordinary investigator who had been monitoring him had been called back, the details of which Qin didn''t bother to find out. And today, a group came knocking on his door as if someone had sucked their brains out. Looking at the people stopped outside, Qin Muye shook his head, not intending to pay them any mind. "Alright, alright, if you''re going to be so arrogant, then just stay in there forever. If you dare to come out, I''ll..." "Blow you up into fireworks," Qin Muye said, looking at the noisy crowd outside. He didn''t understand why it seemed as though they were the ones who came to his door full of bluster, threatening his life, yet he was the one being accused of arrogance. So all he could do was to be a bit arrogant in response and blow them up into fireworks. The body of the other party began to swell, inflating crazily as if it were a balloon. Bang~ So, this led to the current absurd situation; yet, it made sense¡ªthey didn''t believe Qin Muye possessed the resources needed to nurture shadows. The passages into the Shadow Realm had long been controlled by the major families; other than those families, no shadows could enter. Otherwise, why would they bother obliterating the Shadow Administration if not for these interests? If the Shadow Administration held control, it wouldn''t just be the families calling the shots, but they''d also have to share with the upper echelons of Sheng Country. The families are one thing, and Sheng Country''s high government officials something else. Though there might be some overlap, the higher-ups included politicians and power-seekers who had risen from the lower ranks and did not share the same path. This was why such large-scale power grabs and intense rivalry over interests occurred. Although the families had won, it didn''t mean the struggle for power and resources was over. The battles between the families had just begun anew, simply over the division of interests. If it were Qin Muye, all these people would have to bleed one by one. He could tolerate his subordinates lacking power, but he wouldn''t tolerate infighting, wastefulness, and not understanding their place under his command. Just wait a while longer. Once the Extraordinary System completely overlays the modern system, the era of peace will turn into a survival of the fittest. Just wait for a strong figure to act, to suppress everything directly. Only, Qin Muye felt this probably wouldn''t happen, because he was about to take drastic actions. All those dreaming of living above others, thinking of moving mountains and reclaiming seas, will see when the Shadow Realm fully separates, the Shadow System will collapse abruptly, and Transcendents soaring towards the peak will crash down hard, like a dog eating dirt. Afterwards, they''d have to honestly return to regular society. "Thinking about it this way, I really have a heavy burden of sin, completely dooming a perfectly good Extraordinary System," "Not only am I going to annihilate the entire Shadow System, I''m also going to devour the Shadow Realm, the source of transcendence," When Qin Muye acted, he would strike fatally, without leaving any room for survival. "Oh, speaking of which, when I remember, I not only have to devour the source of transcendence from the Shadow Realm, I also have to drain all the resources of the Human Realm." Qin Muye realized that although he was supposedly the protagonist, his behavior and style were sprinting towards those of a villain, with no chance of turning back. He suspected it might be because he lacked the Main Character Aura, which resulted in his actions resembling those of a villain, especially when it came to underhanded tactics, which he found increasingly easier to use. "Indeed, this blame should be shouldered by ''Lord Era''; it has nothing to do with me. I''m just a scholar without any power to truss a chicken." After all, as long as the scapegoating isn''t on oneself, it doesn''t matter who carries it¡ªeveryone else is just as good. Chapter 263: Chapter 265: Dead Silence Power Chapter 263: Chapter 265: Dead Silence Power "At last, it has been extracted, although I don''t know if the environmental factors in other magicless worlds are the same, this thing is indeed a big killer move." Qin Muye looked at the strand of strange power in his hand that constantly annihilated various external energies, and he planned to name it Dead Silence Power. It meant that all energies would move towards dead silence. This thread of Dead Silence Power was different from the Crimson Element in his body. His Crimson Element decayed and assimilated various energies, which was tantamount to transforming other energies into nutrients for itself. But this Dead Silence Power was much crueler than that, earning the nickname "the tough guy." Whether it was the Crimson Element, Hell Power, or even the Titan Divine Power, all would be annihilated because of it. Qin Muye had experimented anyway, and all the composite Magic Power in his body as well as other inherent authorities could be annihilated. Even after materialization, it had the ability to annihilate electricity, nuclear energy, spiritual power, and more. In other words, this thing was not only a scourge for various kinds of Magic Power and Spiritual Energy but also had a counteractive effect on the technological side. "No wonder the Shadow Realm struggles so much; being able to do to this extent is already very impressive." "It is also fortunate that the Dead Silence Power in this world is not only inert but also not systematized; otherwise, it''s not just the Shadow Realm that would want to use the Shadows to influence it, even the Magic Continent''s Mother of Races, the Gods of the Horror Universe, and Chaos Chaos from fairy tales coming to this world would be stripped of their powers." If this strand of Dead Silence Power became a system and became active, Qin Muye''s own Magic Source might be in danger of annihilation. Unfortunately, everything was just a hypothesis by Qin Muye. He had extracted such a tiny amount of Dead Silence Power, about the size of a paramecium, using massive equipment in the atmosphere for nearly twenty days, and by filtering the entire world through the Water System. It was lucky that he had the Human Race Bloodline and an increased field of vision among various Magic and Shadow Skills, which allowed him to carry out the research. "I wonder if I could integrate this thing into my bloodline or my Magic Power?" Qin Muye was covetous. The thing was truly powerful, and if added, it could make him even stronger. At least in the future, he could produce Dead Silence Power himself, and even adding a tiny bit of it to the defense system of the Floating City would form a power that was like a restraint against science, magic, or martial arts. But this thing inherently opposed all kinds of energies, which made it difficult. After all, it was like trying to merge water and fire, forcing two enemies to coexist peacefully, which was an impossible task. So Qin Muye didn''t plan to make them coexist peacefully. He intended to cook the raw rice into a done deal by merging them completely. Since they would be one person anyway, there would no longer be any hatred. Was this thread of Dead Silence Power originally intended to separate the Shadow Realm and the Human Realm? Well, that wasn''t urgent. After all, a little more time wouldn''t matter. "I need to upgrade my Shadow Equipment to add a level to Talent and Skill." Generally, he didn''t like to wear Shadow Equipment because it was indeed a bit fancy, and with stuff like Robe-shaped Armor and wide Long-sleeved Armor, it was inconvenient for him to conduct experiments. Moreover, his Talent was sufficient, so normally, his Shadow Equipment hovered beside him in book form, helping him record. In fact, Qin Muye didn''t care much for the Yin Mountain Lord, but who knew it would be delivered to his doorstep. Well, he could only reluctantly accept the offer. Last time, he did say that only Tian Peng and the Yin Mountain Lord were qualified enough, but that doesn''t mean they could beat him. At best, they could last a little longer against him. Didn''t you see, his words alone turned the previously forceful and domineering charge of the Yin Mountain Lord into a soft-shelled shrimp. "Forget it, just treat it as a collectible. Now that it''s here, it doesn''t seem right to let the pilot go back just to die. It might as well die here on duty; who knows, it might even be remembered fondly." After some thought, Qin Muye decided that there was sense in the saying ''might as well send the Buddha to the west,'' so he definitely sent the unnamed member of the Zou family in the Yin Mountain Lord to the Western Heaven. "Dead on the spot!" This time, there was no need for fireworks. Blowing up the Yin Mountain Lord''s cockpit would make it hard for Qin Muye to wrap things up. As for how the sudden death would occur, that was for the Magic Network to determine. After all, he didn''t need to think too much about the battle aspects. The massive exterior of the Yin Mountain Lord began to wriggle, and the pilot was terror-stricken, completely unaware of what was happening. Just as he thought about evacuating the Yin Mountain Lord, the behemoth had already stopped moving. The pilot of the Yin Mountain Lord died on the spot. To be honest, if the opponent had been wearing Shadow Equipment, the success of a sudden death wasn''t guaranteed; after all, the physical condition is genuinely boosted with the equipment on. But to control the Yin Mountain Lord, the Shadow Equipment would automatically detach and stick to the cockpit seat, and by then the boost was lost, and the pilot reverted to his original physical condition. Other methods might not have been certain to kill, either blow up the Yin Mountain Lord by force or wait till the opponent was drained dry. But Qin Muye''s method of killing used the Prayer Technique, not a conventional method, bypassing the normal defense system and killing unperceived. "Great, not only is the person dead, but the Yin Mountain Lord has been lost," said Qin Muye with a smile, as he sealed away the Yin Mountain Lord, saving it for later consideration. He certainly couldn''t return it now; better to use this thing to fish and see who''s foolish enough to bare their teeth at him. Then he would slaughter them all to warn the others. Otherwise, everyone would really think he is easy to bully, coming at him to take their punishment. "If I wasn''t otherwise occupied, I''d definitely be there in person... Wait, I can actually do it, the whole Zou family could suddenly die!" Qin Muye suddenly remembered something ¨C he had the Book of the Sage. To kill, he didn''t need to be there in person; just a word and a price to pay would suffice. Losing one percent of his magic power from his body, it was clear that it had worked. "Indeed, the Prayer Technique is really handy." ``` Chapter 264: Chapter 266: The Root of Transcendence, The Descent of the Final Law Era Chapter 264: Chapter 266: The Root of Transcendence, The Descent of the Final Law Era "Professor Li, this Yin Mountain Lord belongs to our Sheng Country, and you have illegally detained it," Xuan Long said, his face hard. He was the unfortunate one pushed forward by the numerous powerful families to demand the return of the Yin Mountain Lord from Qin Muye. The Zou family could perish, but the Yin Mountain Lord must not be lost. It was a tool crucial for the families to maintain their ruling status. Since the Yin Mountain Lord was seized and the Zou family was exterminated, all families and organizations understood one thing, that a new top power had emerged. And it wasn''t someone from the families, which made all the family heads look quite displeased. Yet, there was no solution, the opponent was genuinely strong. All of them together weren''t even a match for the Yin Mountain Lord, and as a result, their adversary casually left him hanging there. "Oh, so what? If you have the skill, fight me," Qin Muye spoke with mocking arrogance, not offering anything while these people came to demand his spoils of war, as if he were some kind of gentleman. "We plan to rebuild the Shadow Administration, and we want you to be the head," Xuan Long said cautiously. Qin Muye rolled his eyes, as if he would really accept to be a head, possibly becoming a mere enforcer for the families. Likely to be stripped of power and sent to fight to the death, his insight was not as extensive as that of the families, who still hadn''t thought of giving up. "If you''re happy, that''s good," Qin Muye replied nonchalantly. Xuan Long also felt a pang in his heart, realizing that this man simply didn''t care about so-called power. The families were probably mistaken in using this tactic to exploit him. "Then what would make you willing to return the Yin Mountain Lord? Name your condition," Xuan Long said through gritted teeth, knowing that his words would definitely be used by the families behind him to criticize him; those families were extremely greedy, not wanting to give anything while hoping to make their opponent serve them as an enforcer. They wanted to manipulate him just like they controlled Tian Peng, who, being from a family, had intricate connections and thus sat in power willingly, but the man before them wasn''t from a family and paid no heed to all this. Did they really think they were the only clever ones? "Conditions? What conditions can I have, the Yin Mountain Lord is right there, if you can drive him away, he''s all yours," Qin Muye stopped his work and replied mockingly. This made Xuan Long pause, then a sense of alarm surged in his heart, realizing it couldn''t be that simple. "Thank you then, Professor Li," he replied, his words amicable, but his heart was anything but relaxed, and he gave a signal to someone beside him to move forward and retrieve it. It obviously shouldn''t be Xuan Long who went; if it were so, he would ignore the families'' demands at all costs. Furthermore, because he had incorporated his Bloodline into his advancement, his Human Race Bloodline had also been elevated, with attributes rising from an increase of 100 per level to an increase of 200 per level. His abilities had also acquired negative states related to Shadows and Dead Silence, with the most significant being the upgrade of the Unbearable to Look power. It evolved from Unbearable to Look into Indescribable. [Indescribable: Immune to Reconnaissance Skill and other detection skills, and if reconnaissance-type skills are used to probe you, the user will receive a Soul Shock (Power ¡Á Rank) damage. If the Power Attribute of the user is lower than yours, they will fall into madness and fear. Long-term observation of you by enemies can randomly trigger 1 layer of Crimson Invasion, Hellish Fire, Divine Curse, Shadow Entanglement, or Energy Annihilation, stacking up to a maximum of 200 layers.] Because of his profession as a Wise Man, the judgment for Power Attribute was forcibly changed to Knowledge Attribute. After checking his own Knowledge Attribute, Qin Muye felt that anyone trying to scout him would probably die... He always felt that he was increasingly heading towards the direction of an Ancient God. No, saying Ancient God, it seemed more like an Evil God. He was completely an entity of the evil alignment. "Forget it, as long as I''m wearing human skin, who can say I''m not human?" Qin Muye sighed. Actually, he had also miscalculated. He hadn''t expected that the force of Dead Silence would be the last straw that broke the camel''s back. This tendency had been there when he became the Crimson Ancestor, although it was limited to changes in the flesh. After going through Hell, Titan, and Shadow, it finally fell on the Dead Silence Power. Today, Qin Muye more resembled an amalgamation of authority and energy, speaking of a body, he actually had one indeed. Luckily, he didn''t care much about his species; as long as he could live, it was fine. He wasn''t a protagonist immune to various costs. His rapid increase in strength naturally came at a cost, and the best cost was no longer being human. "If I continue to optimize, I probably won''t even be able to maintain a humanoid form; what should I do then when entering instances in the future?" Qin Muye suddenly realized this issue; that is, entering instances still required a human form, otherwise, if he encountered skills like a team-killing trigger, he could use them to trap teammates. At least it had to be judged as human. "Forget it, just finish the mission and go back, lest the night brings more troubles." Qin Muye decided to deal with the matter later, especially since he did not have any instance scrolls now, so he couldn''t plan any entries. It was better to secure the rewards from this instance mission first and then come back to swallow all the benefits. Regarding his appearance, it wasn''t a big deal at all. As long as his strength was enough to let him live securely, it didn''t matter what he looked like. "With this Dead Silence Power, the difficulty of the Shadow Realm separation plan has plummeted." He only had a trace before, but after the fusion, he could produce it himself¡ªalthough getting as much as he wanted wasn''t feasible, it was at least much easier than before. So, all he had to do was to turn himself into the energy core for this plan. "First, invade the Shadow Realm to obtain all the erosion nodes, then just split them apart." A massive machine, accompanied by the spread of Qin Muye''s magic power, gradually began to separate the Human Realm from the Shadow Realm, with the Shadows feeling their Spirituality fading from their own shadows. The End of Dharma era has arrived. Chapter 265: Chapter 267: Return, the second form and second ability of the Book of the Sage Chapter 265: Chapter 267: Return, the second form and second ability of the Book of the Sage [You completed the main quest and acquired the Lord Skill¡¤Life Enhancement] [You completed the main quest and received the evaluation: SSS] [Based on your evaluation, you have received the following rewards] [1. Self-selected Special Building Blueprints¡Á3] [2. Four types of Special Resources¡Á500,000 units each] [3. Ten Self-selected Advanced Treasures] [4. Two types of Common Resources¡Á1,000,000 units each] [5. Shadow Heart¡Á1] [6. Three Self-selected Lord Talents] [7. 50,000,000 Gold Coins] [8. Ten Troop Upgrade Vouchers (Champion Level)] [9. Shadow Weapon¡Á1] [10. Shadow¡Á1] "???" "Why is there a Shadow?" Qin Muye couldn''t help but comment, as he had not expected that reward ten would actually be giving him a shadow. "Is it because of the Shadow Realm?" "Just this time, why isn''t there a Talent Ascension Scroll? Even without the Talent Ascension Scroll, a section on Profession expansion would be fine, or if not, a Self-selected Professional Certificate would also do..." He had limited items he could use, namely the Shadow Heart, Self-selected Lord Talent, and the Shadow Weapon and Shadow itself. The rest naturally fell to Black Hand to handle. After he completely separated the Shadow Realm from the Human Realm and used his own magic power to invade the Shadow Realm, confusing its rules and logic, he successfully resolved this catastrophic Charge between the realms. As for why it was only SSS ranked, Qin Muye guessed it might be because this action could only isolate temporarily, not forever. Therefore, it was only graded SSS. As for rewards above the SSS level, Qin Muye didn''t think much about it, as the difficulty was too great. He was able to separate the two realms through a trick, but permanently isolating them was not so easy. The Shadow Realm would not give up, and he estimated that in another hundred thousand years or so, it would make a comeback. That''s why it was judged as an SSS level evaluation. "Now, the only task left to advance my rank by five levels is the number of ordinary troops. This isn''t difficult." "The rank conditions of the territory, along with the two special building blueprints given this time, do allow for an upgrade. It''s just right to place the five ranks of Spirit Monsters." "There are also ten Self-selected Advanced Treasures that seem worth exchanging." When Qin Muye activated it, he saw his Book of the Sage suddenly covered by a black and red crystal, which then continuously expanded and eventually formed into a somewhat strange-looking creature with a crystalline body structure and a black and red hue. More importantly, this thing was not alive; it looked like a mechanical creature controlled by the Magic Network. Moreover, it did not seem symmetrical; it rather looked like a messily twisted cluster of crystals, reminiscent of the ancient shadow monster he had once stuck into the Shadow Cocoon. Initially, his idea of stuffing the ancient shadow monster was just to mix in some attributes to give his Shadow Equipment a higher starting point, but he hadn''t expected it would turn into a new form. Perhaps it was for this reason that the new form was a Crystal Beast. Even though it looked nothing like a beast, Qin Muye found that he could control its transformation, making it much more useful than a Slime. Slimes could not necessarily transform at will. "Forget it, I''ll just consider it an extra mount for later use, and it can also be sent to bite people," Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless. As for using techniques like the Prayer Technique or other functions, they could still be used, and in the form of a Crystal Beast, both abilities of the Book of the Sage were effective on him. The principle was simple, because the book form was essentially not a Shadow Weapon but a shadow transformed by Qin Muye; rather, the Shadow Equipment and Crystal Beast were the real Shadow Weapons, so they naturally worked. It was just as well since he didn''t like wearing Shadow Equipment; he could use the form of the Crystal Beast and have an extra hand during experiments. He then began to select 3 self-selected Lord Talents, skipping over those talents without any unique characteristics of the instance, and started to view the unique Lord Talents of the World of Shadows. What can I say, this time there were truly many related talents, even more than those of the fairy tale world previously. It might be because he delved deeper this time and developed his identity greatly, thus there were so many Lord Talents available. It almost made Qin Muye''s eyes spin, and if not for the limit of three slots, he would want them all. [Shadow Body: Your awakened shadow''s potential +1] [Shadow Realm Space: Your awakened shadow has 1 cubic space] [Ghost Shadows: Your awakened shadow has the ability to split] Three talents, said to be Lord Talents, were rather Shadow Talents. Qin Muye did not choose those odd-looking abilities but instead selected three abilities that seemed unrelated yet were, in his eyes, interconnected. If he developed these three abilities further, he might be able to transform his awakened shadow into a shadow realm. Only, this would require some time. However, Qin Muye was relieved; what he lacked most now was time, but he wasn''t short of just a little time. If he truly succeeded, by folding the shadow realm into the Different Plane Floating City, then the area of his territory would grow once again, doubling in size ¡ª who wouldn''t like that? As for valuing combat capabilities, the combat power he now had was sufficient, and there was not much need to pursue more, especially since the increase in combat power was not significant; it was better to change and strive for a better future. It''s just that these three talents were a bit weak initially and needed Ascension. But if his experiment succeeded, even without Ascension, it wouldn''t matter; mainly, the outcome of his subsequent research was important. "Let''s put this aside for now; I''ll create a 5th Rank Spirit Monster, and then I can make plans after that," Qin Muye pondered for a while, for his territory had already completed the upgrade to 5th Rank. Chapter 266: Chapter 268: 5th Order Different Plane Floating City, Elemental Spirit Monster Chapter 266: Chapter 268: 5th Order Different Plane Floating City, Elemental Spirit Monster The territory''s area increased once again, not just the Floating City, but also the Different Plane saw an explosive growth. That is to say, Qin Muye''s Hell also experienced an uplift, not merely an expansion of the Floating City''s area. However, advancing from Rank 5 to Rank 6 proved to be even more challenging. [Territory: Different Plane Floating City] [Rank: 5] [Advance: 500,000,000 Gold Coins, 50,000,000 units of Minerals, 50,000,000 units of Wood, 5,000,000 units of Gemstones, 5,000,000 units of Crystals, 5,000,000 units of Sulfur, 5,000,000 units of Mercury, 100,000,000 units of Reserve Magic Power] [Construction: Ordinary building types reached 1500 (1852/1500), Rare building types reached 500 (652/500), Special building types reached 100 (10/20), Epic building types reached 10 (1/10), All buildings reached LV6 (5/6)] [Conquest: Completely destroy 1 Rank 5 force (0/1)] [Slaughter: Kill 1,000,000 enemies (0/1,000,000)] [Hero: All heroes reached Level 50 (1/1)] [Resources: Daily average production of ordinary resources reached 1,000,000 (1,100,000/1,000,000)] [Resources: Daily average production of special resources reached 100,000 (420,000/100,000)] [Prestige: Make over 30% of the natives in one server feel awe or envy towards the territory (0/1)] [Requirement: Lord reaches LV50] With these difficulties, Qin Muye was tremendously overwhelmed, as the required resources had multiplied tenfold, particularly the 20 types of special buildings, and more importantly the requirement for epic building types. Having to completely annihilate a force and kill a million enemies was downright outrageous. However, if one were to talk about completion, it wasn''t really a big issue; it just needed time. And the reason the Rank 6 Lords of Magic Continent were able to advance this rapidly was also thanks to the three activities during the initial Adaptation Period; otherwise, it might have been challenging to gather so many materials. For Qin Muye, special and epic buildings were the real challenges, the rest were not that difficult, it was all about killing. "Special buildings need to be obtained from instances, whereas epic buildings are a bit easier, they can be occasionally obtained from activities or Treasure Boxes," he said. Yes, they can indeed be obtained from Golden Treasure Chests, even without the need for a hero suffix. It''s just that Qin Muye didn''t participate much in activities, which is why the number of Treasure Boxes he got wasn''t high. Once he was in a new server, he would need to be more active, otherwise he would be stuck for a long time. As for instance scrolls, he slaughtered the offspring of five race matriarchs, which burst out a Golden Treasure Chest with a hero suffix; he sold one Territory Ascension Scroll to Feiyun, and he still had four Golden Treasure Chests unopened. Not to mention, as long as he could open an instance scroll, it would be considered a profit. As for the other things, naturally they were guaranteed to be of epic quality; he didn''t mind them at all. After handling these things, he began the transformation of the Spirit Monsters, considering this was Rank 5. [Loyal Taming: Morale never drops] [Magic] [Luck Technique] [Introduction: Why not change it again? Maybe it could let the Spirit Monster slay a god, really, I''m not kidding you, those Tier 6 Divine creatures in your server can''t withstand the twenty thick and strong tentacles of your Spirit Monster taking turns in combat] "Change it again? That would make it Tier 6, you really think I''m that foolish?" Qin Muye complained, as his territory was only Rank 5, and if it reached Rank 6, he wouldn''t be able to recruit anymore. Currently, Qin Muye felt that his Elemental Spirit Monster really had the potential to kill above its tier, more like the scenario of troops defeating a hero. "Unfortunately, Lucky Garden has reached its limit." Qin Muye expressed some regret; he still wanted a Spirit Monster with 100 Luck. The Garden Elf only had 5 points of Luck, and without finding the God of Luck, Qin Muye couldn''t increase it further; it was fixed at 5 points. The most important thing was the significant improvement in Blood Burning, which changed from 1 point of Life Value for 1 point of Attack Power to 1 point of Life Value for 2 points of Attack Power, effectively an epic enhancement. Even without any boosts, the basic 15,000 Life Value could turn into 30,000 points of Attack Power at the brink of death. This Magic Slot, Energy Channel, and Divine Monster Possession were combined with the Special Troop, Spirit Monster by Qin Muye to form a personal Magic Network server. The Magic Slot is simple¡ªit could draw the energy from a Different Plane Floating City to cast instant, no-cost spells, but it needed daily recording of spells. The Energy Channel is a part of the construction of this Magic Slot and can also use the Magic Network to connect all Spirit Monsters to share Magic Power. If any Spirit Monster is low on Magic Power, it can draw directly from other Spirit Monsters or the Energy Room. As for Divine Monster Possession, it acts like a substitute that can help the Spirit Monster in combat and also assists with tentacles in work. Although it''s random, the control by the Magic Network allows for adjustments to the magic release or the intervals of the release. However, it has significant limitations¡ªthe released are not strategic magics like a hero or Qin Muye, but are original magics, only Tier 1 and 2. To use higher levels, further modifications would be necessary. But that might be enough. As long as enough Magic Power is drawn, even Qin Muye''s Tier 1 Magic Divine Arrow can deliver Forbidden Curse Level impact. With good control of the Magic Power output, which the Magic Network can regulate, there shouldn''t be too much of an issue. The original Dragon Bloodline was transformed to Alien Bloodline due to additions from Iron Blood Warrior, alien, and engineer species, as well as a mixture of various fantastic beasts and integration of interstellar civilization genes and biotechnology. Pity he still wanted to implant nanotechnology like the original Jason, but it was a bit incompatible with Energy, needing more modifications for use, which had to wait until Tier 6. However, it already possessed some capabilities, such as the Elemental Dragon Breath which came from the mingled bloodline powers of various races, while Battle Skills were from Iron Blood Warriors, and Slaughter Instinct depended on the alien, Radiation Body Fluid was derived from the biological weapons nicknamed pioneer''s butt blossom. "In the future, Titan Bloodline hasn''t been integrated yet; that would have to wait for later. If I just shoved it in, it might not sit well if other members of the Titan Divine Race saw it." Perhaps the Titan Divine Race wouldn''t mention it, but it might cause discomfort; it would be better to wait and cross the bridge before tearing it down later. Moreover, even if he wanted to add it now, there''s no room left to add more abilities to the Spirit Monsters, which means they are currently at Rank 5 Peak, and any more enhancements would push them into Tier 6. Then Qin Muye wouldn''t be able to recruit any more. "Black Hand, arrange the advancement of the Spirit Monsters; once that''s handled, we''ll head to the instance to snatch resources." Qin Muye instructed Black Hand via the Magic Network, tasking him with the arrangement, and after handling it, he intended to operate the Different Plane Floating City and head back to the World of Shadows to scavenge. Chapter 267: Chapter 269: Prelude to Ascension Chapter 267: Chapter 269: Prelude to Ascension ``` [Added content corrupted; recovery at 3:50 am. If recovery fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "Hmm, I know," Qin Muye said unconcernedly. "Damn, does this mean I''ll hit a level cap again soon?" "I still have two profession slots left, I wonder if I can mix in a better profession, preferably of the Epic rank." "Settle the territory''s affairs as quickly as possible, the World of Shadows truly awaits us," Qin Muye spoke. "Yes, master, I''ll arrange everything promptly. It''s just that recently, some Titan Divines seem to be scheming around us," Black Hand said. "Schemes? Better be careful, those Divine beings aren''t known for their integrity," Qin Muye remarked as he opened the territory panel, which showed no change. "Before we open it, announce to outsiders that I''m breaking through in strength and shouldn''t be disturbed. Then, after everything''s settled, we''ll head to the World of Shadows." "How about this, unlock the Exotic Realm Lock, and let the Floating City enter plane mode to hide during this period," Qin Muye suggested. "I just hope that when I reach level 50, the Ultimate Truth of All Things can help me get this Wisdom Profession Talent, Diligence," he hoped. "Master, the territory has been completely arranged. The newly born 500,000 Spirit Monsters have orderly entered various industries, although the impact might be somewhat significant," Black Hand reported. [Book Mountain Path: Increases extra experience gained by 50% per level.] [Abundant Resources: All production in the territory increases by 5%.] The advancement task at level 50 requires Ordinary Level troops to count numbers. It''s not too late to recruit new Spirit Monsters until the other conditions are met. For instance, a hero with an internal affairs-type Epic profession would have various powerful countermeasures as Talent, and might even be able to increase Talents. However, Black Hand couldn''t do it, as his Talents were limited unless enhanced by Qin Muye as in this case. For example, now, the 500,000 Spirit Monsters needed to be trained to Elite level, becoming combat troops, logistics troops, etc. After all, the previous systems of energy and power were built on a rank 5 Floating City; now that it''s rank 6, it could fly, but the previous securities were gone. Not just Black Hand, all the templates for Spirit Monster heroes were synchronously upgrading from the 4th generation Dragon Blood Spirit Monsters to the 5th generation Elemental Spirit Monsters. And now, his territory was also developing at a crazy speed; after reaching rank 5, the expanse of his Different Plane Floating City grew tenfold, a truly massive entity. As for combat power, there''s no need to mention that Elite Level meant seasoned veterans, while Ordinary Level represented raw recruits. How could they possibly compete? He also discovered that most of the Talents in the Wisdom profession are chain-type and require various prerequisites. There are plenty of Talents, but the means to acquire them are too few. His Rare Level profession''s combat power is close to that of an Epic Level profession, but that''s only in terms of combat power. Indeed, in combat, it seems to be the case, but it doesn''t mean its Talents are better than those of similar types, especially since the same type of Epic professions have much more potent targeted Talents. Now for every additional 10% Experience Attribute gained, he can get a 1500 point Magic Shield. His Learning Ability, Enlightenment, Endless Sea of Study, and Book Mountain Path combined give him an Experience multiplier of 12030%, which equals a Magic Shield Value of one hundred eighty thousand. Now he doesn''t want just any profession; it wouldn''t be wise to fill every profession slot merely because they exist. Back when he was Rank 1 and 2, the disparity really wasn''t big, but starting from Rank 4, the difference between each Rank began to increase significantly. Otherwise, if he still used the old template, he would have suffered a great loss. If it weren''t for the fact that another Professional Talent, Diligence, required Book Mountain Path as a prerequisite, he would have taken Diligence first. If he had another choice, he wouldn''t have chosen this Talent. It''s not that fairytale worlds aren''t good; other than the Titan Divine Races having malicious intentions, everything else is quite nice. In the past, he could leap over two Ranks, but now he can only leap over one Rank. This isn''t because he gets weaker with every upgrade, but because as Rank gets higher, the disparity gets bigger. Because Diligence and Endless Sea of Study are similar¡ªthe only difference being that for every additional 10% Experience Attribute acquired, instead of getting a Magic Shield, you get Magic Value. He rested in the fairytale world for nearly a month, during which he was furiously Bursting Soldiers, mainly to meet Qin Muye''s advancement conditions. He was only 500,000 common Spirit Monsters short, but luckily, he managed to gather them all. That''s not the point; the point is that this is also a chain-type Talent. He has both Endless Sea of Study and Endless Toil on him¡ªone increases additional experience, the other uses additional experience for enhancement. This type of Talent is probably the worst kind of talents, a fixed percentage, even Black Hand can''t compare¡ªafter all, he increases by 10% per level, not just a one-time increase of 10%. This caused him a bit of frustration. Over the past month, Qin Muye has been busy with all these things. He had thought about dealing with the World of Shadows first, but then he thought there was no hurry; it wouldn''t be too late to go there after he developed well at Rank 5. But these matters had to be handled by Qin Muye himself, as other related Alchemy, Energy, and Metallurgy heroes and Spirit Monsters were not capable enough yet. For his Professional Lord Talent, Qin Muye plans to choose the Wisdom profession''s Talent rather than the Scholar''s; after all, an Epic profession is always better than an Ordinary one. As for another common Lord Talent, there really wasn''t much to choose from, so in the end, he could only settle for Abundant Resources. As for his concern that his level 50 advancement task may now have one fewer condition for quicker completion, he is rather indifferent. Chapter 268: Chapter 270: Devouring, The End of the Shadow Realm Chapter 268: Chapter 270: Devouring, The End of the Shadow Realm [Additional update error, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover please press and hold this chapter in the directory to redownload] This feeling was like what he experienced when he faced an ancient Shadow Monster with insufficient strength, sending shivers down his spine. He was very familiar with this scene; it was exactly how Shadow Realm eroded the Human Realm. The only difference was that the enemy was more blatant and ruthless this time. It was a normal thing, the Shadow Body was the connecting medium, the Shadow Realm Space was the core capability, and the multiplying Ghost Shadows were the medium for development. With so many Spirit Monsters, even a bit of Luck taking effect could potentially become the decisive factor in winning or losing. In their minds, even if they failed, they at least wanted to cause havoc on the continent floating in the sky, instead of being pinched to death like an ant during flight. The already assembled Shadow Corpse Army naturally dispersed, and if even the Shadow Armor King couldn''t resist the enemy, how could they possibly win? The Shadow Realm, which the shadows relied on for survival, would definitely not yield. The Shadow Realm always played the Black Iron game, and even guaranteed a wind-following round. Qin Muye was different; he had improved himself to the Bronze Level through sheer technology and various cheats and unreasonable Talents. This was how he could dominate over the Black Iron Shadow Realm; otherwise, with the scope of the Shadow Realm, it could have crushed Qin Muye with its sheer size. Therefore, Qin Muye was the most suitable candidate. And so the counterattack naturally began. For a moment, the entire Shadow City fell silent, nothing like the battle they had imagined. An existence massive like a giant continent suddenly emerged from a rift, slowly flying out. It was quite thrilling to think about. Back in the day, just 1 point in Luck could lead to finding Treasures; now with 5 points in Talent plus 1 point in Luck Technique, his Luck has multiplied several times over, surely bringing him better fortune. World of Shadows, Shadow Realm. Devouring worlds was something no one had experience in, so it was left to Qin Muye to preside over it, after all, his Learning Ability and research capabilities were well-suited for rapid development. If he combated the other party for just three to five days, his devouring world Experience would skyrocket. As the devouring intensity increased, the Shadow Realm also noticed the problem; even if It was slow to react, the incompleteness of the world was still perceivable. Suddenly, three prompts from "Lord Era" flashed across Qin Muye''s eyes. He understood that this terrifying existence planned to devour the entire Shadow Realm. So naturally, he had to run fast and as far as he could, preferably far beyond the reach of this continental range. As the devouring continued, a new Shadow World began to emerge beneath the Floating City of the Different Plane. Although there were some immortal shadows defiantly working against him in the shadows, the situation was much better than in the Human Realm. As long as the Shadow Armor King possessed absolute strength, other dissenting shadows would only dare to stir up trouble in secret. For orders that involved life and death, they would absolutely obey. And because it was a projection, there was no need to worry about it being stolen or broken, after all, this thing had become his Shadow Realm; unless Qin Muye''s territory was completely destroyed, the new version of the Book of the Sage was essentially a Shadow Realm projection. After all, Shadow Realm''s erosions against the Human Realm were always simple, as the Human Realm was defenseless and voiceless against the Shadow Realm, so there was not much experience to speak of. The Shadow Armored King watched as the continent in the sky twisted the entire Shadow Realm, taking a powerful force of Dead Shadows with him as he flew over, a move that greatly boosted morale. The Shadow Armored King was unaware of a devouring mechanism within the Shadow Realm, which because of its imperfection, had never been activated. Now was the opportune time, and Qin Muye profited from it. [You have lost the Lord Talent: Shadow Realm Space] [You have lost the Lord Talent: Shadow Body] [You have lost the Lord Talent: Ghost Shadows] "Prepare to inject the Magic Network into the Floating City''s shadows." "Rest assured, Master, I guarantee not a single Spirit Monster will be disconnected from the Luck Technique," Black Hand vowed, and then emphasized it again through various channels within the Magic Network. "At least three months are needed to completely devour the Shadow Realm and form one''s own Shadow Realm." "Gather all the Dead Shadows from Shadow City, and act to defend our homeland," the Shadow Armored King knew that negotiations were now impossible, as the opposition had come to destroy the Shadow Realm. "What is this situation? The Human Realm is attacking? Impossible, the Human Realm and Shadow Realm were separated by some terrifying force a while ago, and all the passages had dissipated," the Shadow Armored King said with a tone laced with fear. "We have to..." "Yes, master," Black Hand responded. "Yes!" The nearby Dead Shadows also rallied, snapping out of their fear and trepidation. "Let every unit be alert, these three months are crucial, we mustn''t have any slip-ups, understand?" Qin Muye instructed Black Hand. "Run, run now or it''ll be too late." "Also, tell all the Spirit Monsters not to be stingy with Magic Power, remember to renew the Luck Technique if it''s gone. We need to rely not only on our strength but also on luck," Qin Muye said once again. "And it looks like the Book of the Sage will have to be sacrificed too. Damn! Just when I got some decent Equipment, it''ll be useless in the future, only projections can be used." "No, this can''t be happening!!!" "No, erosion, they are eroding the Shadow Realm!!!" "The Shadow Armored King... is dead..." "..." ... Chapter 269: Chapter 271: Fiefdom - Endless Abyss Chapter 269: Chapter 271: Fiefdom - Endless Abyss [Additional update messed up, will be restored by 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload it.] In the end, he merged everything into a brand new Talent named Abyss. At most, it would take three to five days to plunder the entire world. His own strength had soared significantly, probably to the level where he could use his territory to smash others. The matters of resources were handled by the Spirit Monsters under his command, so Qin Muye naturally didn''t need to bother with it. As the Race Mother''s Rank was guaranteed at Rank 9, no matter how strong he became, he couldn''t withstand it. As for resources, he didn''t need those anymore, his life was more important. At least he didn''t have to worry about being killed. He had been busy before and had forgotten about it after it was thrown into the storage; after all, once the Level of the territory was raised, there were too many things to be busy with. Normally, there would be nothing wrong, but it seemed a bit abnormal given the other party''s identity. He had also found the main reason for this change, which was due to devouring the Shadow Realm. This information was also derived from Qin Muye''s devouring of the Shadow Realm. Frankly speaking, it''s all turned into a mess of code, which is enough to explain the danger of that huge pit. So why bother with it? Naturally, he chose to flee and change servers. It''s like a baby who killed an adult with a grain of millet, which would be possible in an Extraordinary World, but these two were clearly just ordinary people, and it simply couldn''t happen. At this moment, Qin Muye remembered that he seemed to have a Meteorite as well. This resulted in the disappearance of the four Lord Talents: Crimson Ancestor, Lord of Hell, Shadow Tide, and Annihilation Silence, even his Human Race Bloodline was gone too. The Shadow Realm was devoured by him, and he formed a reflection of the Abyss that had forty-five layers within his own Different Plane. Both the mechanisms and the rules were extremely powerful; it didn''t seem like the newly born Shadow Realm, which, in terms of world time, indeed wasn''t much different from being newly created. It represented the entire Magic Continent, while Qin Muye only devoured a Shadow Realm, which was simply the reflection of the Human Realm, not a real world. He went to check the Meteorite. He understood that the moment he obtained it, the World Core had already taken effect, and he could feel the growing Abyss Power permeating his territory, making the entire territory seem somewhat... indescribable. He felt that with his current strength, if he went back to the Magic Continent, maybe... he could take a few more hits from a Race Mother before dying. So to say, this so-called Endless Abyss is less a territory and more Qin Muye himself. Naturally, Qin Muye suspected that there was something inside. So Qin Muye decided not to go. Although it developed according to his thoughts, he had not expected it to integrate so thoroughly, creating a completely new system. After some reflection, Qin Muye felt a surge of shock in his heart, only to conclude that the world indeed was full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons, not only should the server not be underestimated, but neither should the instance worlds. [Blood Sacrifice: Annihilate 100,000 enemy troops at once (0/1)] [Requirement: Lord reaches LV50] [Prestige: Cause more than 30% of the natives within a server to have negative emotions such as fear, horror, and hatred towards the domain (0/1)] [Tip: Don''t believe what''s said above, if you go there you''ll be @#%*s92/''] [Attribute] [World Core] [Abyss: Personal Rank +7, Domain Adaptability +7] [Slaughter: Kill 5,000,000 enemies (0/5,000,000)] [Domain: Endless Abyss] [Spiritual Energy Recovery: Force increase energy level in domain by 10,000%] [Advance: 1,000,000,000 Gold Coins, 100,000,000 units of Minerals, 100,000,000 units of Wood, 10,000,000 units of gemstones, 10,000,000 units of Crystals, 10,000,000 units of Sulfur, 10,000,000 units of Mercury, 200,000,000 units of Reserve Magic Power] [Introduction: Don''t ask where this thing came from, just say it''s debris that a certain book smashed over, look up to the heavens and you might even find a hole piercing through several worlds] [Buildings: Reach 1500 kinds of common buildings (1852/1500), 500 kinds of rare buildings (652/500), 100 kinds of special buildings (10/20), 10 kinds of Epic buildings (1/10), all buildings reach LV6 (5/6)] [Rank: Myth] [Rank: 5] "What in the world is this???" "A book piercing through a world? Tsk tsk, unimaginable." Qin Muye was incredulous, mainly wondering who threw that book? "I don''t think other Lords could possibly integrate their domains into themselves like I did..." Qin Muye felt that his path was not just twisted but literally off the beaten path, he had ascended to the heavens. "I am the Abyss? So if someone gazes into the abyss, should I also gaze back at them?" "Although the division feels a bit bizarre, I guess I''m at this stage." "Strength is a bit vague, but I guess it would have to be about 6th Rank Great Perfection to half 7th Rank power." "So if the other person pulls down their pants to do something strange, and I keep gazing, will I get a stye?" "It looks normal, just a mixture of iron and stone substances." "Could there be something inside?" Qin Muye pondered this matter. "Damn! This world isn''t safe either." Qin Muye discovered that this seemingly unremarkable world actually had two or more entities capable of interfering with ''Lord Era''. "Gotta make a quick getaway." "Ah, this... Why did my alternate plane Floating City turn into the Endless Abyss?" Chapter 270: Chapter 272: New Server, Warlock Dynasty Chapter 270: Chapter 272: New Server, Warlock Dynasty [The code for additional updates is corrupted; it will recover at 3:50. If recovery fails, open the directory, long-press this chapter, and re-download it.] However, even the most powerful deterrent cannot stand against the passage of time. Regrettably, all things must come to an end, and this dynasty, which had existed for thirteen thousand years, was gradually weakening. Layers of fear formed an ethereal yet real silhouette. These flashes of lightning penetrated a void network, in which every node was connected to a Demon Worm, yet the network was partially shattered, the broken parts collecting a massive amount of ghastly green energy, slowly repairing itself, but the progress was incredibly slow. This caused an already precarious situation to become hugely unbalanced. Upon seeing a certain figure, a stream of confused information continuously poured into the server¡ªwere it not for his firewall, it would have led to a surge of corrupt data. What sanity had existed was also vanishing bit by bit. The You Dynasty had now existed for thirteen thousand years. As a powerful Magician, Emperor Shen You had risen from insignificance, revolutionized the realm, and maintained dominion until now. A sinister voice continuously spread within the Insect Nest and then returned to calm. Thus, Emperor Shen You had to resolve the situation quickly. Suddenly, the essences of greed, brutality, and evil began to intersect, causing severe tremors throughout the Spirit Realm. Everything seemed so abrupt. Silent communications spread endlessly within the Spirit Realm, causing the Spirit Realm Demons, which were undulating within, to form a terrifying storm upon hearing the messages dispersed by the Three Great Demons, filling them with simultaneous wails and tremors. One by one, bodies resembling humanoid Demon Machines froze, as if overtaken by some consciousness. If it had been his prime, he wouldn''t have to worry about these things. Unfortunately, his wounds had not healed¡ªwounds not inflicted by the figures within the continent, but from the battle against the three calamities years ago. The Demon Insect Dominator felt a bit regretful¡ªthey and the newly arrived were worlds apart. The greed of the Demon Worms was endless; they were constantly thinking about expansion. The Great Nether Dynasty occupied the fertile Central Plains, which naturally the Demon Worms could not tolerate. Mind Resonance echoed within the complex Insect Nest. A voice of delight emerged from the Mind Resonance. The Demon Insect Dominator had not only been shattered by the Sky Net of Spirit Realm before, but even its spirit was severely injured by Emperor Shen You. Now it was not only restoring the Sky Net that ruled all Demon Worms, but also regaining its power. To obliterate these Three Great Demons would require not only to kill all the Magicians but also to cleanse all desires, only then might it be possible to completely eliminate these Three Great Demons from the Spirit Realm. In his early years, he had broken through numerous crises, using Magicians as a foundation, step by step expanding the Great Nether Dynasty, expelling all the Spirit Realm Great Demons, Exotic Realm Demon Worms, Evil Spirit Demon Machines, etc., from Central Plains, restoring the Human Clan. Within numerous currents, a consciousness awoke, and the World Beyond the Skies began to transform. Beyond the skies, there were Evil Spirit Demon Machines, more machine than man, metallurgical bodies that neither eat nor drink, and only need the great sun to survive. The bulkily shaped Demon Insect Dominator hibernated in the deepest part of the Insect Nest, its body occasionally flickering with ghastly green light. The Three Great Demons, born from the three toxins of the Magicians, were naturally not expected to have much rationality¡ªthey were the physical embodiments of these three aggregated emotions, undying and immutable entities. [You have entered server tier 7, number 8848: Warlock Dynasty] "What kind of energy is this? It''s so bizarre. Can any life form really survive in it?" "Another being has descended. This world is really bustling." "We need to resolve this new arrival." "He''s too unstable, he''ll cause the Spirit Realm to collapse." "Is it the Spirit Realm Demon causing trouble?" "Go, please call the Cabinet to discuss, it seems difficult at this time." Emperor Shen You recovered for a moment, his eyes sparkling with the glow of Divine Thought. "Expel him, find a way to drive him out of our world." "No spatial fluctuations, just appeared out of nowhere. Such advanced spatial transition, just don''t know what civilization has come to this world." "No worries, Divine Thought is damaged; it seems not to be the Spirit Realm Demon this time." "Fear?" "Pity, the distance is too far, otherwise, we might have been able to cause some trouble." "Pity, too much loss in the server, operational logic has issues, and Emperor Shen You''s Divine Thought is indeed extremely formidable." "Warning, warning, detection of a new energy birth, target location: Extreme East Sea, delving deeper..." "The smell of madness and fear exists in the Extreme East Sea. Emperor Shen You is probably going to have a headache." "Once the server recovers, it will be time to enact the Rectification Agreement again." "Insect Race, emotional aggregates; just a bunch of flesh and emotions that''s all." "Indeed worthy of carrying the hopes of the whole world, merely a bunch of carbon-based life forms, how could they possibly know the power of Intelligent Machines." "No, he absolutely cannot die; once he does, a new Great Demon will be born in the Spirit Realm, just like Emperor Shen You." "But this is a matter for the Spirit Realm Three Demons to handle, hehe." "No, is it madness?" "9527 I admit, at least it''s a protagonist account; isn''t 8848 a bit too much, automating explosion separate from man-machine?" ... ... ... ... Chapter 271: Chapter 273: Long-Term Activity, The Four Great Cataclysms Proceed in Order Chapter 271: Chapter 273: Long-Term Activity, The Four Great Cataclysms Proceed in Order [Extra chapter garbled; restored by 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press this chapter, and redownload.] "A Rank 7 server, from what we peered at earlier, doesn''t seem to have many Rank 7s¡ªonly about seven total. Although there might be some hidden Rank 7s lurking, it shouldn''t be a big deal." "As for the invasion of the Insect Race? It''s the Demon Worms from the western Exotic Realm of the Great Nether Dynasty¡ªproper members of the Insect Race..." "Once I''ve collected some data on this world''s Warlock System, I''m going to wipe out those Intelligent Machines first." "Plus, do these four crises look a bit familiar? Surely they aren''t knock-offs?" "High-ranking demons refer to the three Great Demons of greed, hatred, and delusion in the Spirit Realm, a dimension slightly higher than ours, or rather, in a Different Space." "And there''s the ridiculous Emperor Shen You; not even Long Aotian is as absurd as this." "Weird, it''s all Rank 7 servers, so why does the Warlock Dynasty Server have more stuff than the Magic Continent Server?" "The Rectification Agreement is aimed at celestial Demon Machines and Evil Spirits; these guys are an Intelligent Machine crisis, tsk." "How the hell am I supposed to fight this? Each force has at least one Rank 7 at their helm, and in the Spirit Realm, the three demons of greed, hatred, and delusion are all Rank 7." "Good thing I ended up in a Rank 7 server. If I had gone into a Rank 8 or Rank 9, I''d probably be dead." "Damn, what kind of messed-up world is this, starting off with a dead end?" "Looking at it now, those relatives from fairy tales still hold value; if a Rank 7 were to block my way, I could still call them to save the day." "Evil demons arise from various emotions and desires, so theoretically they can''t be completely wiped out. Even if they were, they''d still emerge unless everyone in the world had no desires... Then, another terrifying Great Demon with no desires would be born." "If the server explodes and I''m in an instance via the Super-Space Transmission Channel, wouldn''t that cause a bug?" "But that''s just impossible. It seems like the high-ranking demons will be the toughest challenge, followed by the Great Nether Dynasty." "What the heck is ''final reincarnation''? Aren''t there only these three calamities in this server? What''s the fourth? Wait, it isn''t those Warlocks from the Great Nether Dynasty, is it?" "Once I rise to Rank 7, there should be no problem left." [This event does not feature a leaderboard; solving all crises will be rewarded.] [Insect Race Invasion: Territory Trait¡¤Ideal City] [High-Ranking Demons: Territory Trait¡¤Dimension Projection] [Rectification Agreement: Territory Trait¡¤Shared Destiny] Qin Muye looked at the massive energy cloud forming in the sky; these beings called Demon Machine Evil Spirits by the natives were not the greatest threat to the Great Nether Dynasty. Qin Muye looked at ongoing activities¡ªimmediately faced with a world at risk, having him solve four major crises. At present, Qin Muye couldn''t defeat any seventh-rank one-on-one, as for why these seventh-rank investigations failed spectacularly. Qin Muye had hit the small ones and then came the old ones, directly inviting the template of an old ancestor villain. Qin Muye, through various means, simply collected information about this server, obtaining quite a bit of information. Although he wanted to criticize this imitation template, the rewards were really too good¡ªthese are territory traits, effectively passive boosts for the territory, amplifying all troops, heroes, various buildings, and even development directions, among others. He briefly checked He is not the protagonist; when hit, he could only desperately fend for himself or resort to cunning to find peace. Especially the three demons of greed, hatred, and delusion, had even become Magicians'' realm. If in an instance, Qin Muye might still have to be extra cautious, but in the server, there really isn''t a simple way to break the upper limit. Just requesting Hades or Persephone would be enough to sweep through the entire server. It also helped that this Extreme East Sea was similar to an Ice Ocean, which could trigger other server''s buildings and treasures; otherwise, they might not have been as useful. One was a long-standing seventh rank, the other a newly born seventh rank, naturally posing a huge difference in development aspects. Because there were no limited-time events like before, the Magic Continent server still existed, although it was not suitable for Lords to survive in; if one had sufficient strength to kill the Mother of the Race, the Magic Continent could continue to survive. Because emotional instability made it easy for Magicians to become lost during the cultivation of Divine Thought, once lost, it would mean a permanent change in character and worldview. The reason was straightforward; his Endless Abyss was located on the Extreme East Sea, triggering the Ocean Divine Power associated with the Rich Ocean and the Totem Shaman of the Extreme Cold Ice Land, along with various amplifying buildings and treasures. After carefully comparing the differences between the two servers, Qin Muye found that upon entering, the Warlock Dynasty server instantly presented as seventh rank, but it was different for the Magic Continent. This server was originally only sixth rank, which only became seventh rank after devouring the remaining five servers. In the early years, after being devastated, he spent time mining and repairing himself. If Qin Muye had learned this from "Lord Era," usually, to obtain the territory traits, one must advance to the seventh rank and complete the advancement task, but now the event directly provided four territory traits, which sufficiently illustrates the difficulty of the event. The real threat to Magicians was that group of Evil Demons in the Spirit Realm. It''s just that there weren''t many¡ªthere are a total of 40 Epic buildings, and special buildings are relatively more frequent, total being 100. Simply based on prudence, Qin Muye still had to lie low for now. As for the Magic Continent, which might originally have been a higher rank server, this wasn''t native to the natives, but rather belonged to the Mother of the Race. If another hundred or so years were to pass and he were to transfer back to the Magic Continent, perhaps it would also be able to refresh corresponding things. Chapter 272: Chapter 274: First Edition Demon Statue Level Mecha Chapter 272: Chapter 274: First Edition Demon Statue Level Mecha [Additional garbled code, will be restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "..." Black Hand was somewhat speechless, "Master, do you want me to check your mental state? Your thoughts have been getting weirder lately." "There''s another thing, the Great Nether Dynasty is preparing to send an envoy to visit us." "Ha~" "Alright, if you''re not worried about resources, Master, then indeed there is no problem." "Black Hand, what do you think about renaming Spirit Monsters at the 6th level to Abyss Spirit Monsters?" Qin Muye asked casually, an idea having just popped into his head. "An audience? You handle it. If possible, it would be just right to take control of the Great Nether Dynasty''s Warlock System. It seems like a pretty decent thing." "We could put them in the Shadow, have a mecha on hand at all times, and use it for positioning too. That way, we wouldn''t have to worry about Spirit Monsters going missing during their raids," Qin Muye pondered as he stroked his chin. "Imagine if we popularized it, wouldn''t all Spirit Monster Troops become god-slayers?" Qin Muye was still keen on popularization. "Oh, a minor issue, overstepping can create problems. Let''s focus on the Demon Statue Level Mecha," Qin Muye collected his thoughts and then said. "Forget it, if it''s being a villain then so be it. Judging by appearances, definitely not a decent person." "That''s a bit too much..." "The concentration of the spiritual energy recovery is a bit high, though it won''t kill Spirit Monsters, it could be fatal to humans." "This Divine Artifact is a bit underwhelming..." "Master, the first Demon Statue Level Mecha has been completed with the final assembly. Would you like to check it out?" Black Hand walked in leisurely. He was slightly better off, not exuding Abyssal Power outside, but the Spirit Monster substitute on his back had become somewhat more ferocious. "Master, popularization isn''t the issue, the question is, where do we put them?" Black Hand also wanted to popularize, but the items were indeed very large. "The main thing is, with the first generation, if development continues, the performance and capabilities can gradually be enhanced, just like Stone Ghost Level Armor," said Black Hand, understanding Qin Muye''s disdain. Indeed, for a Divine Artifact, it was quite disappointing. [100000 Magic Shield] [Overload Operation: 5000 Magic Value consumed per second, Treasure Attributes increased by 100%, cannot be activated if Magic Value falls below 50000] [Level: Divine Artifact] [Defense Power +5000] [Attack Power +5000] [Inflicts an additional 5000 points of damage when attacking] [Constant Flying Magic] [Restores 50000 Magic Power per hour] [Immunity to negative status effects] [Magic Immunity] Then he heard a crisp sound, as a chunk of black-red crystal simply fell down, causing Qin Muye to be utterly exasperated. It left him completely speechless. Kang~ It didn''t matter anymore if some Abyss Power was leaking, or if there were some odd things around. When not in use, it could even dissolve into his flesh and even be recompiled on-site into other forms, like a head or an arm instead of an Alien Tongue, if needed. Qin Muye had thought that at most, they would be of an advanced level, but to his surprise, they turned out to be Divine Artifact Level. Qin Muye exhaled, and a large puff of black-red, high-density energy gas surged out of his mouth. Qin Muye had never encountered a magician before, but he knew a bit about them. These magicians practiced divine evolution, a kind of energy similar to spiritual evolution, and formed powerful fighting strength from the inside out. If there were no issues, then it was time to prepare for mass production; it would later serve as a standard weapon for external use. If needed, Qin Muye was willing to create an aesthetic package for the 6th Level modification of Spirit Monsters. The current Qin Muye was exuding black-red Abyss Power all over his body. Anyone who caught a glimpse of him would see him as a surefire villain, the kind who couldn''t be whitewashed with bleach and fried in oil. The World Core seemed to be a gigantic energy activator, causing the Abyss Power within his territory to swell to the extreme. Although the attributes of this thing had lengthened, it was all based on magic power. In defense, it could use energy channels to draw energy from the territory for power supply. However, if it left the territory to fight, the larger the distance, the greater the attenuation, and there might even be a loss of connection. So a Demon Statue Level Mecha without an inhabited Spirit Monster was merely a rough prototype. He actually favored the Shadow Space, considering it was a part of his own strength. Although it had now merged into his new Abyss System, developing the Abyss System was a bit slow and far less handy than what he used to use. As for Qin Muye, he had never judged people by their appearance; typically, he classified based on body structure. To him, appearance was no different from a passing cloud. If it were not for the excessive number of Spirit Monsters under his command, he would have wanted to equip each and every Spirit Monster with a Demon Statue Level Mecha. That is to say, a new round of training was about to begin. Only those who passed the training would be assigned to a Demon Statue Level Mecha. If even a strange Shadow Equipment could fit into a shadow, his mecha was also peculiar. Squeezing it into a shadow shouldn''t be a big deal. It got a significant boost in the original attributes, plus the addition of regeneration, mimicry, high-energy weapons, and so on. This crystal was a concentrated crystal formed from high-density Abyss Power. Just a moment ago, he exhaled a breath that was already high-density Abyss Power from his body, which combined with the Abyss Power in the air, resulting in this form. This was a side effect that was neither too big nor too small. His faction was gradually shifting towards chaos, probably because his approach had gotten twisted, leading to somewhat chaotic behavior. This was also a normal occurrence, because this thing was originally supposed to cause spiritual energy recovery throughout the entire world. But when it came to Qin Muye, it only took effect in his territory, so naturally, the concentration was higher. Were it not blocked by the protection of the Endless Abyss, it really could have overflowed to the outside. However, this was not something that could become widespread in the short term. Demon Statue Level Mechas were not the same as Stone Ghost Level Armors. Creating them required a certain amount of time. The most important thing was that these Spirit Monsters contained a massive amount of Abyss Power within them, so much so that calling them Elemental Spirit Monsters would almost be an insult to the term ''elemental.'' As for the Stone Ghost Level Armor, that was naturally the standard equipment. The main challenge was the large population, coupled with the huge size of the Demon Statue Level Mechas. Otherwise, if it were possible, Qin Muye was willing to grit his teeth and make them universally available for everyone. Chapter 273: Chapter 275: Demon Soil Perilous, Hearts Waver Chapter 273: Chapter 275: Demon Soil Perilous, Hearts Waver [Extra update gibberish, 3:50 AM recovery, if unable to recover please open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] "Alas, it''s a time of great troubles." "Lord Bai, I fear the return from this journey may be indefinitely delayed." Inside a huge ship sailing on the Ice Ocean, an official in a crimson robe spoke with a tone of helplessness. "Lord Bai''s lessons are correct, it''s just... sigh." Zhao Jian''an''s tone carried a note of helplessness as well. "Jian''an, how can you say such things when you''re an official of the Fourth Grade?" The old man in a purple robe lazily popped a grape into his mouth. "But if this diplomatic mission goes well and secures an alliance with the magicians of this Demon Soil for our Great Nether Dynasty, this achievement will be enough for you to turn your fortunes around. When the time comes, I shall recommend you for the Cabinet, and exchanging your crimson for a purple robe could easily be within reach." "You''ve been an official for decades and yet you still make the mistake of judging by appearance." "Although it is Demon Soil, since it appeared to this day, the Qintian Bureau has been monitoring it day and night without noticing any harmful actions from the Demon Soil." "To think, you being a Fifth Realm magician, can''t even see such an apparent truth." "I''ve been climbing up all my life, and now with such an opportunity, I absolutely cannot afford to miss it." A hint of ferocity flashed across Bai Lv''s face. "I know you''re not satisfied. The life and death on this diplomatic mission to the Demon Soil are unpredictable, but the Imperial command must not be defied," Bai Lv started advising with a word of caution. Between Fifth and Sixth Grade lies a great divide; naturally, it is impossible to recruit Sixth Grade troops and heroes as casually as the Lords do. For Bai Lv, a practitioner at the Eighth Realm of Calming Anger, getting rid of a Fifth Realm Zhao Jian''an is truly as simple as it can be. Bai Lv is at the Eighth Realm of Calming Anger, which, if assessed by the "Lord Era," is Sixth Grade. The Lower Three Realms are Second, Third, and Fourth Grade, the Middle Three Realms are Fifth Grade, and the Upper Three Realms are Sixth Grade, with only Emperor Shen You of the Tenth Realm being at the Seventh Grade level. Bai Lv spoke with an air of ease, yet the solemnity in his eyes betrayed his true thoughts. For example, Emperor Shen You, as the most powerful being, naturally does not fall within the Nine Realms, but is instead categorized as the Tenth Realm, the Emperor Realm. After all, the natives don''t have such powerful backgrounds. Success means promotion and power within grasp. With the current state of internal strife and external threats facing the Great Nether Dynasty, and Emperor Shen You still recovering from severe injuries¡ªhaving his Divine Thought hurt during his previous prophetic scrying¡ªthis diplomatic mission is just like adding frost to snow. But he has not given up. After all, it would be utterly ridiculous to give up without even having seen it, even if the chance is slim, it does not mean there is no chance. After Zhao Jian''an left, Bai Lv also sighed. He didn''t want to take on this task either, but unfortunately, being less skilled, he had no choice but to do so. For Bai Lv, killing Zhao Jian''an was not a big deal. Upon returning to the Great Nether Dynasty, no one would stand up for him; nobody would offend a Cabinet Minister over a Fourth Grade official. Magicians in the world are divided into nine realms. Leading them was an old man in a purple robe, whose occasional flash of Divine Thought in his eyes evidenced his extraordinary strength. If it weren''t for maintaining the dignity of the Great Nether Dynasty and ensuring people''s loyalty, he would be panicking too. If a true alliance with the Demon Soil could be formed, his contribution would undoubtedly be the greatest. With the resources granted as rewards, it wouldn''t be impossible for him to Breakthrough into the realm of Wisdom Madness. Thus, with the current situation in mind, he made a bold bet. As a result, Zhao Jian''an chickened out. Going to the Demon Soil might mean a slow death, but defying Bai Lv could lead to immediate demise. In a world with extraordinary powers, sometimes, strength can resolve many issues. After all, Bai Lv is a Cabinet Minister, wielding significant authority. Any minister wearing a purple robe had climbed their way to the top over mountains of corpses and seas of blood. To assume the person was benevolent would be a fatal mistake. Zhao Jian''an was forced into his predicament whereas his situation could be considered semi-voluntary. For him, it was not only the circumstances that compelled him but also the desire to turn his fortunes around. Zhao Jian''an, a seasoned official, quickly composed himself and said respectfully, "I thank Minister Bai for the opportunity. I lost my composure just now." Bai Lv was indeed painting a big picture for Zhao Jian''an, but he did not naively swallow it whole because he knew it was not just an enticing promise but a warning as well. Body Illumination, Silence, and Interpretation are the middle three realms. During these stages, one''s Divine Thought strengthens and the body starts to resonate from within. At this moment, Bai Lv understood that he could not let his own side have any issues with morale. This was the envoy of the Great Nether Dynasty, headed to establish diplomatic relations with Qin Muye''s forces. Zhao Jian''an is a Fourth Grade official, the deputy envoy on this mission, second only to him. Although Rank 6s are not as common as stray dogs in this world, Rank 5s are still quite prevalent. In the entire Great Nether Dynasty, there exists only one being of the Tenth Realm. As Zhao Jian''an said, that continent across from them was simply the Demon Soil. Although they had received a clear response, the messengers who returned described its inhabitants as extremely terrifying, clad in flesh, enslaving Yin Souls, and with a ferocious appearance and disdainful eyes. Yet, as he neared the Demon Soil, his hopes for a successful mission grew dimmer. Only those from the Upper Three Realms could catch the eye of the three Great Demons of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance. As for the Lower Three Realms and the Middle Three Realms, they are also subject to harassment from the Spirit Realm, but only by Evil Demons. If one has a firm resolve, there typically wouldn''t be any problems. Ever since he set out on this mission to the Demon Soil, his sole thought has been to survive, not to vie for power and wealth, for one has to be alive to enjoy any privilege. Chapter 274: Chapter 276: On How Misunderstandings Are Born Chapter 274: Chapter 276: On How Misunderstandings Are Born [Additional update garble, restored at 3:50, if not restored open the directory, long press this chapter to re-download] ''Do they lack reverence, or are factions rampant in this Demon Soil?'' ''Are they trying to intimidate us right from the start? Good.'' "Sigh, all right, I''ll report back first," said the Deacon Spirit Monster, feeling helpless at these people''s obsession with face. "I never expected to see such grand city walls; it''s truly beyond expectations," Zhao Jian''an said in surprise, as he had anticipated a scene of destruction. "No need, we hail from the Great Nether Dynasty with mysterious magical treasures and world-renowned mystical skills to protect our bodies; a mere bit of Abyss Power is trivial to us," Bai Lv insisted, unwilling to show any weakness. "The Abyss Power inside the city is even more intense, so maybe you should put it on after all," the Deacon Spirit Monster said, fearing the group might not make it to the reception area without protective gear. "Since the envoys insist on not wearing protective gear, let''s do as you say, but please be mindful of one thing, do not use any lethal weapons or take any dangerous actions within the city," the Deacon Spirit Monster warned. "Silence, I''ll handle the handover this time," Bai Lv said reluctantly. "Envoy sir, your recent actions were too dangerous. It is a normal reaction from Lord Epidemic; had you not stopped in time, you might now be facing not just one Lord Epidemic," said the leading Deacon Spirit Monster straightforwardly. "Stow your high-energy weapons, or you will be considered as provoking a fight." "Hiss~ this Demon Soil is truly terrifying," whispered a guard on the ship. "We have our own ways to protect ourselves, thank you," Bai Lv firmly insisted. "Gentlemen, please get on the vehicle; there''s about five hundred kilometers to go," the Deacon Spirit Monster led the Envoy to the parking lot. "Of course, it would be improper to wield weapons rashly upon first arriving in a foreign nation," Bai Lv had no objections, though he mentally added, unless you strike first. Bai Lv glanced coldly at the guard, "Since we are near the envoy nation, you won''t be punished now, but after this matter is resolved, go receive three hundred military floggings to set an example." Bai Lv seemed to have discovered a weakness in this Demon Soil, recalling the earlier situation where the so-called Epidemic, a Demon Soil general, had bluntly dishonored the minister known as Black Hand. After all, the Spirit Monsters'' appearances truly resembled the minions under the command of the Demon King Army, certainly the look of an antagonist faction. However, the Deacon Spirit Monster paid no attention to the other party but took the protective gear out on their own, "Please put on the protective gear, lest you be eroded by the Abyss Power, Lord Black Hand has been waiting for you for a long time already." It wasn''t that Bai Lv didn''t want to confront them head-on, but he realized the city''s defender Epidemic was of the Ninth Realm, and the weapon in his hand was even more powerful, perhaps a Magic Artifact of the Upper Three Realms, and the intent to kill emanating from him was genuine; he knew if he dared to disobey, the other party would definitely kill him on the spot. Unlike the Spirit Monsters, for whom face means nothing, substance is everything. After entering the huge city gate, the envoys immediately felt an immense pressure; the difference between the inside and the outside of the city was far greater than they had expected. Therefore, the only option was to communicate with Black Hand through the Magic Network to see what to do. He did not know if this Black Hand who was receiving them belonged to the ally faction. He had seen brainless people before, but never someone this brainless. He looked at these Spirit Monsters who could still live freely in such a hostile environment with a sense of horror in his gaze. The leading Deacon Spirit Monster had a vexed expression; he hadn''t expected the other party to show off like that, but still kindly uttered a word of caution. Now it was just a warning, but should there be any dangerous actions, it would not be just one person stepping forward. Without considering his surroundings, it didn''t matter if you call the Demon Soil whatever you like in private, but now on someone else''s territory, using derogatory terms and even trying to sway hearts¡ªif it weren''t for the current inappropriateness, he would have liked to beat the fool to death. It wasn''t that Bai Lv wanted to head over, but rather that anyone else exposed to the environment would definitely undergo mutations, and only he, a Magician from the Upper Three Realms, could withstand it. The members of the Envoy shook with cold, the environment was so rich with Abyss Power that it was nearly unbearable for everyone in the Envoy. The epidemic stood atop the city walls with a tone of dissatisfaction, the giant cannon in his hands charging up, ready to act the moment he sensed malevolence from the other party. As such, the power of the Demon Soil might be more terrifying than he had imagined. In the eyes of Bai Lv and the other envoys, these Demon Soil Spirit Monsters were nothing more than uncivilized savages, lacking the sophistication and rituals of the Heavenly Dynasty. It was natural to assume their crudeness and barbarism, but upon closer inspection, it seemed there was a change. The City Defense was not his responsibility alone, but was manned by several Spirit Monster heroes and equipped with numerous Demon Statue Level Mechas. In the event of a conflict, a barrage of firepower would greet the other side. This was simply no place for humans, but fortunately, Bai Lv had some skills. With a thought to his Divine Thought, he activated the protective function of the Envoy Ship, and a nine-colored protective shield emerged, isolating the Abyss Power and emitting purifying waves to cleanse those around him. This statement was a blatant threat in the ears of the Envoy. This made Bai Lv''s expression turn rigid, internally cursing a bunch of bumpkins, and he could only grudgingly put it away, "General, please do not misunderstand, I am putting it away now." This scene filled the members of the Envoy with righteous indignation, feeling it as an insult to them. The feeling was one of utter disregard. He had not even started controlling his flying sword to leave when he felt a palpitation; atop the city wall''s towers, glimmers of black and red light began to converge. Seeing the situation turn out like this, the Deacon Spirit Monster had some regrets, but he couldn''t really blame anyone, after all, when Bai Lv released his flying sword earlier, they too had been ready to start a fight. There were no shortage of beings from the Upper Three Realms; when he had first arrived, he sensed numerous gazes upon him, the weakest of which were of Seventh Realm strength. As an Eighth Realm Magician, Bai Lv could manage, but it took a toll on his Divine Thought, after all, he was not just protecting one person but the entire Envoy. Chapter 275: Chapter 277: You Talk About the City Gate Building, I Talk About the Hip Bone Shaft Chapter 275: Chapter 277: You Talk About the City Gate Building, I Talk About the Hip Bone Shaft [Additional update garbled, recovers at 3:50. If recovery fails, open the directory, long press on the chapter, and reload.] ... ''It seems that although this mastermind holds great power, he also faces many constraints within the Demon Soil. Perhaps this time he aims to use the Great Nether Dynasty as a stepping stone to consolidate Demon Soil. Not enough, though, huh. This time he might have to count the chickens before they hatch.'' "Mr. Bai, as for this matter, is it now considered stable?" Zhao Jian''an asked. "Mr. Bai, please have a seat." The mastermind, somewhat tired, drank a bottle of Nourishment Liquid and then massaged his somewhat weary head. "I dare not accept such praise; within the Cabinet, there are many capable individuals. I am merely paving the way for His Majesty," Bai Lv knew, although he felt satisfied and proud, he also needed to be cautious with his words. Otherwise, saying the wrong thing and meeting with disaster would be a great loss. "Hahaha, I shall be the foremost man of Great Nether and my deeds will be sung throughout the land." "There are still uncertainties, I have to go for negotiations this afternoon, but it is about 90% successful," Bai Lv said in a good mood. "Lord Blackhand deals with myriad issues every day, truly a man busy with official duties," Bai Lv, along with Zhao Jian''an and some civil officers, went to meet the Blackhand. "Lord Blackhand is straightforward, but are you sure you can decide on this matter alone?" Bai Lv asked. "Since it''s so, I shall take my leave first, Lord. Take good care of yourself. In the afternoon, outshine the others and glorify the might of Our Great Nether," Zhao Jian''an said and then left. "Forming an alliance is not a problem, but for other matters, you''ll need to consult with the corresponding Spirit Monsters, I''ve already communicated with them, and the specifics need further negotiation," said the Blackhand. "The Spirit Realm seeks to destroy the alliance!" With that final thought in mind, he then lost his vitality. "Then let me congratulate you in advance on your victorious return, after which you will surely be His Majesty''s right-hand man," Zhao Jian''an said. "Handling myriad affairs can''t be achieved, but indeed I am in charge of all major and minor issues within this territory," the Blackhand said. "That way, not only can we use the death of the envoy as an excuse to challenge this Demon Soil and gain more benefits, but I can also take all the credit." "When did I... I actually got..." In his final moments, clarity returned to Zhao Jian''an''s eyes, and he realized he had somehow been tainted by the Spirit Realm Three Demons. "This old immortality seeker, he certainly wants to monopolize the credit." "I just don''t know what to discuss. The best method would be to pit this part of Demon Soil against the Spirit Realm Three Demons. Then, my Great Nether can intervene, first exterminating the Demon Worms and then dealing with the Demon Machines." After leaving, Bai Lv also sighed in relief. The mission was 90% successful, and he hadn''t anticipated it would go so smoothly. Now, he was also responsible for foreign affairs, squeezing time out of his busy schedule for this. In his expression, madness increasingly took hold, and the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion swiftly devoured all his Divine Thought. Killing an envoy was the easiest way to stir up ripples in an alliance. He was wary of Zhao Jian''an. Although the man had some capabilities, he was timid and overcautious, useful but only superficially so. He had thought it would require various complications, yet success had come before even raising the issue. They had assumed they would meet in some grand hall, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a place resembling a study, where the other party was even handling official duties. He was now only a Second Grade official, though exceptionally promoted to the Cabinet, but his official rank was still too low. Just a break into the Ninth Realm and he would be within reach of a First Grade post. Hearing this from Black Hand, Bai Lv was somewhat surprised. Was this really it? Understanding the implications of these words, a sharp light flashed in Bai Lv''s eyes. The other party had sidelined the entire Demon Soil, and the current Lord of Demon Soil might just be a puppet, with the man before him being the real decision-maker. The idea was good, but Zhao Jian''an overlooked a major issue ¨C the undeniable power gap between the two of them was an insurmountable chasm. Thus, in terms of maintaining the interests of the dynasty, he was much better than those nobles and scholars who didn''t care whether their leader was legitimate or barbaric. In Bai Lv''s ears, Black Hand''s message was that they needed to balance the different forces themselves, and the cost of that had to be borne by them. In Bai Lv''s eyes, this practically equated to being cowardly where achievements were certain but modest upon return, with not even self-preservation guaranteed, let alone any chance of turning the tables. Zhao Jian''an had a fierce expression. Unbeknownst to him, the three poisons had appeared in his once pure Divine Thought. This blade did not care whether you surrendered; it only slew. This encouraged his boldness, and an unthinkable idea emerged in his mind, "If I killed Bai Lv, and I handled the negotiations myself, wouldn''t that be better?" This was equivalent to killing a major general before achieving a great task ¨C completely insane. As the Great Nether Dynasty''s development was nearing its limits, population increase, land consolidation by noble families, and other internal factors were about to erupt. There were ways to handle these internal threats, and that was by transferring conflicts outward to expand territories and alleviate the situation. Since arriving at the new server, he had been incredibly busy, given it was a New World with many issues to manage. Moreover, after advancing to stage 5, his territory had grown larger, and with the amplification of a Divine Artifact in the New World, infrastructure developments had to keep pace. In the end, his mind''s eye fixated on his Fear on the Envoy Ship. By then, greed, hatred, and delusion had already arisen in his Divine Thought. Chapter 276: Chapter 278: An Envoy Dies Just After Forming an Alliance Chapter 276: Chapter 278: An Envoy Dies Just After Forming an Alliance [Added garbage code; will be restored by 3:50. If not restored, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "Alas, this time... we may have a great merit." Bai Lv revealed a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth. "Be quiet, this Zhao Jian''an clearly wanted to monopolize the glory and was bewitched by the Spirit Realm Three Demons, only to die from the backlash of his Divine Thought. This was a tactic by the Spirit Realm to obstruct the alliance with our Great Nether Dynasty. Can''t you all see that?" Divine Thought burst forth from Bai Lv, instantly subduing everyone. "Be at peace!" "Lord Bai, do you need me to dispatch troops to help?" Black Hand loved a big scene, thus he spoke. "Bai Lv, these demon soil monstrosities have gone too far in bullying our Great Nether. For such a grave sin as killing an envoy, you still make excuses for them. Whose minister are you, theirs or the Great Nether''s?" Someone shouted angrily. "There is no need to trouble Lord Black Hand, I can handle this matter." Bai Lv''s expression was extremely ugly. "Soul Calming!" "It was the three Great Demons of the Spirit Realm that made their move, right?" "That''s good. If Lord Bai can''t resolve it, we have specialized personnel to handle the situation," said Black Hand. "Qing Ling!" "Now, all the members of the Great Nether''s envoy believe it was our doing. Every one of them is hard to appease," said Black Hand. "What? The Deputy Envoy is dead? Was he that despairing?" Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. Isn''t it good to be alive? What happened that led him to commit suicide? "It seems he was influenced too. Tsk, the leading Envoy must be having a headache now," said Qin Muye with a hint of mockery in his tone. "Yes, Master, I will take care of it," Black Hand spoke up. "Interesting. It''s not an external factor, but an influence from within." "Can''t you see such an obvious setup and framing? You are truly a bunch of imbeciles!!!" Bai Lv was so angry that he lost his composure. "Steady the Spirit!" Bai Lv sighed. How did he get involved in such a mess? In and of itself, their arrival in this world was filled with immense hostility. When there were benefits, they could endure it for a while, but if the benefits did not outweigh the costs, they naturally would not endure. After all, the other party openly criticized them. Now, based on the face of cooperation, they would not act, but if they fell into Black Hand''s grasp, he guaranteed that he could make this group suffer every punishment in prison while still alive. But to thwart the alliance between the Great Nether Dynasty and his, they would directly kill him. Not only would the original promotion and rich rewards be lost, but even lives would have to be accounted for here. Unless someone from the Envoy themselves took action to make it look like a suicide. Now it was better for Qin Muye to take action himself rather than have the Spirit Monsters from Demon Soil do it. Other factions of Spirit Monsters would probably love to see this scene. If there really was a rebellion, the other side might strike them dead without hesitation. If this couldn''t be understood, then his Second Grade official status would be in vain. Thinking of this, he couldn''t help but feel an exhilarated thrill from deep within, though the challenge had shot up as well. After all, handling an entire envoy''s affair single-handedly wasn''t simple. But if it were simple, the credit wouldn''t fall to him. Thus, he needed to repair the situation quickly, or it would definitely cause problems in subsequent negotiations. Therefore, they were all ecstatic, completely overlooking their own strengths, focusing only on demanding Black Hand Valley hand over the murderer while cursing loudly. In the presence of these beings, Bai Lv was no more significant than an ant, not to mention the weaker members of the envoy, so it was quite normal for them to have been manipulated with evil intentions. At this point, Bai Lv felt as if his scalp was numbing; wasn''t the situation clear to him? At this time, he was stiffly communicating with Black Hand Valley about the matter. This was definitely the work of the three Great Demons of Spirit Realm; otherwise, it could not have slipped past him, especially since this manipulation was deep-rooted, not recent, indicating it began before their departure. This infuriated Bai Lv immensely. Though the three Great Demons suffered occasional mental disturbances due to the heavy injuries inflicted by Emperor Shen You, it didn''t mean they had weakened, even Emperor Shen You himself had to treat them seriously. This was a crisis of trust. This indicated that the Lord of Demon Soil''s power seemed even more mysterious and unpredictable. These people indeed did not openly declare it, but at the post house, they all spoke in this manner. This was no longer about Black Hand Valley having to explain to him, rather, he needed to explain to Black Hand Valley. The entire territory was covered by the Magic Network, plus there was the forty-five-layer Abyss serving as a massive server, ensuring ample storage. Within the whole envoy group, he was the strongest; no one could match him. Previously, the benefits had to be shared with all personnel, but now it was different; all the credit for the successful alliance would be his alone. Trouble was, they misconstrued the structure of Qin Muye''s territory; it didn''t matter whether an envoy died, even if envoys along with royal kin perished here, it would be a minor matter. But the details would depend on the outcome of his current mission as part of the contingency plans. Yet, it seemed that the Spirit Realm Three Demons did not dare to step into the territory of Demon Soil; otherwise, they wouldn''t have just these few tactics. As for murder, that was out of the question¡ªwhy would the Spirit Monster kill him without cause? As for these members of the envoy, Bai Lv had no way to save them after having their minds beguiled into madness; the only course of action now was to try to bring them back to the Great Nether Dynasty. With the final Magic spell cast, all personnel fell into deep slumber. Chapter 277: Chapter 279: You Came to Me Over This Trifle? Chapter 277: Chapter 279: You Came to Me Over This Trifle? [This is garbled text and will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and re-download it.] "I dare not take credit for that, and yes, you said I just need to sign on this, right?" Blackhand looked at the treaty, pondering how to sign. "This alliance owes much to the help of Lord Blackhand," Bai Lv remarked with a sense of gratitude. "Here, consider it dealt with," Blackhand casually tossed the treaty over. "Any other issues? If not, I can escort you a part of the way to avoid an ambush by those three demons halfway there. They''ve been running to me every day recently; after taking a hit yesterday, they''ve been much quieter," Qin Muye said. "Okay then, I''ll meet for just five minutes." "Alright, alright, I got it. Anything else? If not, I''ll send you on your way," after saying this, Qin Muye directly activated the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel and teleported the person straight to the capital of the Great Nether Dynasty, Ding''an. "I have seen Your Majesty, I am the Chief Envoy of the Great Nether Dynasty''s envoy, here to bid farewell to Your Majesty and to present the treaty, fostering good relations between our two nations," at this moment, he promptly performed the proper salutation. "You waste two minutes of my time for this trivial matter? Forget it, the treaty you''re talking about is this one, right? I''ve seen it, I instructed Blackhand to sign it, are we done now?" Qin Muye used the Magic Network to project the content of the treaty directly. "That''s correct, after all, as a national document, it has to be penned by the King," Bai Lv still did not grasp the severity of the situation. "Oh, so you''re saying as long as my handwriting matches that of my master, it''s good enough." Blackhand understood; it was just a matter of handwriting, what could be the problem. "Yes, I''ll be more careful next time," Tian Qi took the cup, and beneath his robe, a crimson light faintly shone through, filling Bai Lv with trepidation. "Speak up, what do you want to see me for? You have five minutes," Qin Muye yawned, and Tian Qi beside him passed a cup of high-energy drink, which he chugged down. "It''s a bit too sweet, put less sugar next time. I haven''t been very active these days, not much energy consumption," after downing the drink in one gulp, Qin Muye handed the cup back to Tian Qi. "My master is already aware, this kind of thing is usually signed by me, and had it not been for your request, my name would be on it," Blackhand rolled his eyes as he spoke. "I shall inquire about it, if my master agrees to see you, then well and good. If not, there''s nothing I can do," Blackhand pondered for a moment and decided to ask one more question through the Magic Network. "Does my master need to sign this?" Blackhand''s face was the picture of speechlessness; if he dared to take this thing to Qin Muye for him to sign, Tian Qi guarding the entrance could beat him into a state of helplessness. "This... Thank you, Your Majesty. Please also have those who were bewitched within the city sent away," Bai Lv said. "This... I''m afraid that''s not for me to decide," Blackhand had also figured it out; Bai Lv was not reassured, but it wasn''t his place to decide on a meeting, it was up to Qin Muye. Bai Lv hurriedly took the treaty, then said, "Lord Blackhand, you have overstepped your bounds this time; I fear if your King finds out, it might not bode well." Bai Lv was astonished; he hadn''t expected Qin Muye to exhibit not even the slightest bit of pressure or fluctuation. He seemed just like an ordinary person, and even his attire¡ªodd white clothes¡ªcarried no sense of the majesty of a leader. Then he picked up a brush beside him, dipped it into the scant remaining ink, and in the shocked gaze of Bai Lv, he completed the signature. Although they required support, for the Great Nether Dynasty, as long as they could suppress either party, they would be able to free their hands to severely beat the Insect Demons from the Exotic Realm. That''s why this time he was facing numerous difficulties, but he hadn''t expected that there would be a turning point. He was still not entirely at ease. In the Great Nether Dynasty, what mattered were righteousness and justification, or perhaps this was true for most societies, thus he needed Qin Muye''s willing consent. Hearing this made Bai Lv''s heart sink even lower. If it weren''t for the fact that these Spirit Monster heroes hardly paid any attention to each other and even displayed indifference, he would have thought he''d been played by a group of people. Initially, he never thought it would succeed. In Bai Lv''s plan, maintaining neutrality after forming an alliance would have been quite good. Now that there was a bias, it was naturally even better. After a series of changes, Bai Lv''s expression became dazed; he found himself, at some point, standing before the Imperial Palace, with even the suppressed members of the envoy present. The implication was that your signature didn''t count. Therefore, he had to handle it quickly; he didn''t know how long five minutes were, but he was aware that it was not a considerable amount of time. In the Great Nether Dynasty, this was characteristic of a scenario where the servant was strong, and the master was weak. Of course, this sentiment was good, and he also knew that if he returned, it would likely be more bad than good. As long as the two parties had not confirmed a formal alliance, none of the three great calamities would let go. This group of Demon Soil Spirit Monsters could pull out an individual of Third Realm strength at will, which was indeed extraordinary. But precisely for this reason, his caution towards the Spirit Monsters grew even stronger. This made Bai Lv pause in surprise. How could you possibly know if you''re right here? It surprised Bai Lv as well. He had not expected to have any gains from this. The willingness of the Lord of the Demon Soil to send him back was an unexpected delight. In the Great Nether Dynasty, asking a Ninth Realm magician to do such menial work would be seen as an insult, yet here it was a genuine reality. The calligraphy was performed with a flourish. Although Qin Muye had neglected his writing skills, a good handwriting was a necessity during his time as a Scholar, and he had put in much effort then. Otherwise, how could he have passed the examinations? The Black Hand had already sent it to him earlier, and he had reviewed it. He didn''t care too much about it. It was just that he was so powerful that he kept all his might under wraps, unlike the domineering Emperor Shen You of his place, for this Lord of Demon Soil was a low-key and restrained king who did not get involved in the administration much. As for the Spirit Realm, it was to be dealt with later on in the end. Eventually, he said helplessly, "Then, before I depart, may I have the honor of meeting your king, to gaze upon his imperial might?" Chapter 278: Chapter 280: Growth of Foundation Chapter 278: Chapter 280: Growth of Foundation [Additional update scrambled, restoration at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] "Magicians seem to be different professions, so I''ll have to choose an Epic Profession that best suits me, otherwise... I might just try cultivating on my own," Qin Muye pondered. "Once I obtain a large number of warlock''s books, I can start my cultivation. I can completely create my own magician profession." "By the way, I wonder if this world has any good professions, like magician?" "It''s not easy; my original exoskeleton has become a symbiotic body, and there are costs involved. I''ll need to pass these costs on." "Then there''s the Divine Artifact plan? That''s a possibility." "Also, the Titan Level giant structuring? Let''s scratch that for now. There''s no problem researching it, but purely speaking, my territory is too poor to build it." "Then there''s the forty-fifth level of the Abyss that needs remodelling, and since it''s called the Endless Abyss, it indicates that the Abyss can be expanded." "I''ll go with the Demon Statue Level Mecha and Divine Artifact plan then." "Then there''s the sixth rank Spirit Monster engineering project, I''ll talk about that later. I need to plan carefully since sixth rank is at Divine Level." "The personal space was a success, it''s just that it can''t hold anything." "For now, let''s optimize the Demon Statue Level Mecha first." "It seems there aren''t many major projects left on my hands now. Let''s see, optimize the Stone Ghost Level Armor to reach Divine Artifact..." "Optimize the Demon Statue Level Mecha, I can research this in my spare time. As a Divine Artifact with such poor attributes, there''s still room for improvement." For instance, maybe starting from the sixth rank is just the beginning, especially since ranks one through five don''t show much variation. Like his Titan''s Sword, which can be loaded into the weapon system to amplify the entire system, thus allowing the system to unleash tremendous power, such as guaranteed hits, enhanced high damage, and Attack Jump. Like how schools affiliate with powerful families by becoming their Sacrifice, and families send their children to schools in hopes of better progression and so forth. After all, as long as the source isn''t extinguished, it won''t vanish. After all, his territory is different; it inherently symbolizes a phase of the "Lord Era," and at this stage, it''s unlikely to completely break free from its hierarchical system. However, Qin Muye and his Spirit Monsters under him don''t possess Abyss Power, and they are even quite affable. Qin Muye looked at the latest experimental results. This thing had succeeded, and it could be equipped, but the problem was that after it was loaded onto the Spirit Monster, it became a Rank 6 Spirit Monster. The Abyss was quite barren and scarce, just like a blank Shadow Realm. Yet, it was not devoid of everything; it had an extremely dense Abyss Power, which could erode a Rank 5 strength into an Abyss Crystal. This material inherited the strong erosive quality of the Crimson. He did have a method for cultivating Divine Thought. The Spirit Monsters that had infiltrated the Great Nether Dynasty had collected quite a bit, but Qin Muye had been too busy to deal with it. The family passed on from generation to generation, relying on blood ties as the maintenance hub. It was considered a mutual competition, but there was also cooperation. He had previously learned that the special recruitment resource was some kind of production, which would probably be available later. He could also manually modify each one, but the cost was too high, since it involved too much. His understanding of Magicians was limited, but he had a bit of understanding of the Great Nether Dynasty. He had tried it, but it seemed that there was something lacking in the Abyss, making it unable to expand effectively on its own. To Qin Muye, it felt like he hadn''t fed it the right feed, so this Abyss didn''t grow. The Titan Level gigantic construction that included structures like ring worlds and Dyson Spheres covered the entire territory''s defense, offense, ecology, etc. The required resources had to be estimated massively, as it was not just a single item. If computed, it would even cost more than building a Floating City. Compared to the political families that entered the court, the existence of schools was like an alternative channel for ascending to avoid monopolies of the aristocratic families, keeping the Great Nether Dynasty''s talent pool vibrant. Schools were backed by the Court, by Emperor Shen You. Even though there were various schools, assessments and promotions were managed by the court. Even the resources for each school were provided by the court, making it like a large-scale cultivation academy. Or like using the Dragon King''s Divine Power and Angel Alliance to create halo effects, not limiting the enhancements to those who possess them, shifting from a singular effect to a group effect. In Qin Muye''s eyes, the potential of this Magician profession was not low, otherwise, this server wouldn''t have been named after the Magician. This Magician profession was not just a single Magician. It included various subdivisions like the Soul Comforting Mage and Pure Yang Mage, similar to how the professions on Magic Continent could be subdivided into Mage, Warrior, etc. Although they all primarily used Magic Power and Magic, differences were distinguished. This required a lot of data. Fortunately, the conditions for the alliance achieved earlier included the Warlock''s Book. However, these Rank 6 Lords were all hiding and not willing to reveal it, so in the end, Qin Muye had to give up. But now, due to various modifications, Qin Muye gradually regained control, especially after his territory transitioned from a Different Plane Floating City to the Endless Abyss. He had already gained a small part of authority in his hands. As for the aristocratic families, it was not permitted to privately raise non-family children unless they were like born household children or picked-up orphans, yet they also could not cultivate on a large scale. This was a red line set by Emperor Shen You to prevent monopolies by aristocratic families. As for the native Rank 6, it actually wasn''t very referential. After all, the "Lord Era" relied on upgrades, while the natives relied on cultivation. The two methods could not be more different. Chapter 279: Chapter 281: Temporary Territory Trait è·¯ Dragon Kings Divine Power Chapter 279: Chapter 281: Temporary Territory Trait ¡¤ Dragon King''s Divine Power [Additional update garbled, restored at 3:50 am. If restoration fails, open the directory, long-press the chapter to re-download.] "???" "It''s difficult to deal with, the Demon Machine Emperor is a 7th Level being, and all the Demon Machine Evil Spirits are his avatars. With our current strength, we might be able to gain some advantage, but it''s totally not worth it," Black Hand said. "Success, Master, we have obtained the enhancement of the Dragon King''s Divine Power Divine Artifact," ten Spirit Monsters conducted a self-check and formed a report via the Magic Network about their Attributes and conditions, which they sent to Qin Muye. "Mm, I got it. Inform another hundred Spirit Monsters, different Spirit Monster species from the Elite Troops, to come in ten batches for testing," Qin Muye said. "Meet me? No," Qin Muye decisively refused. "Up next, we will need to..." "Start the one hundred thirty-fifth ''True Dragon'' model Divine Artifact Equipment." "It seems this True Dragon model Divine Artifact Equipment has been successfully perfected; let''s begin mass production." "Extract the ability from the Dragon King''s Divine Power, prepare it, and let the Magic Network distribute it to each Spirit Monster''s personal Magic Network server." "The Dragon King''s Divine Power is a success, next... let''s choose the Mage''s Ring," Qin Muye said. "What do you think?" Qin Muye asked. "At the very least, we need to wait until we reach Level 6. Perhaps then we would stand a chance in battle," Black Hand answered. "Yes." "So, let''s find a way to ease the relations with the Great Nether Dynasty for now, and then plan our move slowly," Qin Muye said. "I will turn them down on your behalf, Master. However, the Great Nether Dynasty is urging us to discuss a joint attack and is pressing us to send troops to the Outer Heavens," Black Hand continued. "That is to say, if I have the correct approach, I can also turn a temporary trait into a real Territory Trait?" Qin Muye pondered. "Looks like I''m going to be busy for another month..." Qin Muye said, somewhat helpless. "Master, the Resources sent by the Great Nether Dynasty have arrived, and Emperor Shen You would like to arrange a meeting with you," Black Hand came over to speak with Qin Muye after he finished his research. [You have gained a Territory Trait (Temporary): Dragon King''s Divine Power] Level 3 Firepower represents that all Firepower of the Endless Abyss territory will be overloaded, indicating the encounter with a formidable enemy, hence these two levels Equipment cannot withstand it. The outer skin of the Spirit Monster acting as a server began to squirm, which means the software was being updated, and it affected the hardware, thus causing this phenomenon. There''s a vast difference between Artifacts, and obviously, you can''t just fit the Dragon King''s Divine Power equipment onto a Mage''s Ring; if you tried to force it, the result would be an explosion, not success. The Divine Artifact Equipment started slowly, with the Dragon King Divine Armor at its core beginning to circulate the Abyss Power, which gradually stimulated the Dragon King''s Divine Power. Though it was only temporary, this was normal because the sustenance of the Dragon King''s Divine Power depended entirely on the True Dragon-type Divine Artifact Equipment, not on a genuine Territory Trait. If something were to go wrong with the equipment, the Territory Trait would vanish. With a response, the Spirit Monsters began their operation, rapidly allocating the Dragon King''s Divine Power to ten Spirit Monsters that were already prepared. He did think about making it permanent; given his current situation, he estimated he would need at least a few years. For a 5th Rank to visit a 7th Rank, that was simply courting death. The next moment, these ten Spirit Monsters also began to receive the Dragon King''s Divine Power through their personal Magic Network servers. Now, only the last issue remained, which was whether the allocation would be successful. If it were 6th Rank, he might have a look since 6th Rank was rather average; but 7th Rank was different. In his Territory, Qin Muye was confident, but outside it, without the numerous enhancement states, he naturally wouldn''t stand a chance. Keep in mind that these were tens of thousands of Spirit Monsters; not even a bit of sloppiness was permissible. If there were any issues, Qin Muye would be in big trouble. One Artifact Equipment per month meant twelve in a year, which would bring in far more benefits than spending a year to gain one permanent Territory Trait. One month to optimize Demon Statue Level Armor, with the remaining three months and a bit more spent on developing Divine Artifact Equipment. Plus, the rapid development of his Territory meant there wasn''t much commotion. After ten batches were completed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the Dragon King''s Divine Power and the Mage''s Ring, invincibility was not a claim he dared to make, but dealing with 6th Rank became a mere slap''s worth. With the existence of the Intelligent Magic Net, whether in physics or magic, their application in practice was still incredibly powerful. In his case, there were two types of Divine Artifact Equipment; one was passive, like the Dragon King''s Divine Power, and the other was active, like the Titan''s Arrow. It was then that Qin Muye realized, since the last envoy departed, there had been nearly five months of silence on his part. Ordinary people usually wouldn''t think to convert a single-user Artifact into something akin to an aura. Of course, Qin Muye''s method was somewhat unique; it wasn''t an aura, but a precise deployment using big data analytics. Having already experienced 134 failures before, he drew on a wealth of Experience and data to create an entirely new structure and experiment. The frustrating thing was if he really succeeded, perhaps the Spirit Monsters'' release wouldn''t consume Magic Power, but Qin Muye would still need to supply Energy because the maintenance of a Divine Artifact Equipment''s precision allocation of an Artifact''s abilities wasn''t the Artifact''s responsibility. So long as the Divine Artifact Equipment didn''t run into problems, there was no difference between temporary and permanent. As for 3rd Level Fire Power, neither Stone Ghost Level nor Demon Statue Level could endure it; only Titan Level could manage. What''s truly invincible is the Mage''s Ring''s property of reducing magic consumption by 100%. Chapter 280: Chapter 282: Whos Winning, Abyssal Erosion or Spirit Realm Corruption? Chapter 280: Chapter 282: Who''s Winning, Abyssal Erosion or Spirit Realm Corruption? [Additional code garbled, will restore by 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download.] "???" Qin Muye was utterly confused. What could they possibly learn from here, or rather, what could they learn from them? "Don''t say that, there''s a real possibility. A big hodgepodge, even messier than my Spirit Monster." "And those called the Exotic Realm Demon Worms, does it mean the Insect Race is from another world?" "Not really, just don''t like the look of them." "We can, but it''s just too embarrassing, especially since we''ve mooched a lot of resources from the Great Nether Dynasty," Black Hand said. "Can we refuse? Emperor Shen You has ulterior motives. He probably wants to understand the situation of our territory," Qin Muye said. "Do you usually visit homes?" "Oh, then don''t bother. After all, we''re shameless. We can just offer some business concessions. Besides, we don''t have time to deal with these students. It''d be embarrassing if they died in our territory within a few days," Qin Muye flatly refused right away. "If that''s really the case, would handling the Rectification Agreement first lead to something bad happening?" "Yes, master, I''ve informed Smiling Face to draft a guideline," Black Hand was in charge of liaising with the Great Nether Dynasty, and naturally, business matters were handed over to Smiling Face, who was a professional. "Damn! I think I understand why Emperor Shen You wants to meet me¡ªit''s not because he wants to team up with me to beat up the Spirit Realm Three Demons, is it?" "There are two possibilities: either he''s blocked by the Great Demon Emperor, or it''s beyond the heavens, not a benevolent place at all, which is why he''s fighting with Emperor Shen You over territory." "You handle those things. No need to tell me," Qin Muye waved his hand, signaling to go get busy. "Master, we need to divert the attention of the Spirit Realm Three Demons. These three Great Demons always loiter at the door, making it quite inconvenient to travel," Tian Qi complained. "Master, Emperor Shen You wants to arrange for students to come to our territory for further studies, supposedly from noble families," after Black Hand dealt with Emperor Shen You, naturally, a lot of matters were also discussed. A level 7 server, huh? It''s normal to be strong, even more so than level 6. Like Emperor Shen You wanting to send people for an exchange and so on. After all, he''s also a major force. Compared to dealing with the Spirit Realm Three Demons, Qin Muye, the weakling, was easier to handle. After reporting, he naturally left, and Qin Muye was engrossed in researching the Divine Artifact Equipment of the Mage''s Ring. However, Qin Muye had many doubts, such as about the Demon Insect Dominator¡ªwhy doesn''t it leave this place and develop on other planets? With the capability of a level 7, he didn''t believe it lacked the ability to traverse the galaxy. But danger also means opportunity. The strength was probably between the third and fifth tiers, though quite volatile, currently serving as cannon fodder. Truly petty, wasn''t it just because he had reached a cooperation with the Great Nether Dynasty that they constantly thought about corrupting his subordinate Spirit Monsters? Thus, the seventh-tier beings of all factions were wary of Qin Muye. Thus, when it came to dealing with various factions, there wasn''t much opportunity for cunning schemes; it was just a matter of waiting for everyone to recover and then fight each other again. Thus, as long as he maintained his mystique, these seventh-tier beings of the four factions would not dare to act. They now relied primarily on transportation, either through Super-Space Transmission Channels or, if returning, by using Teleportation Magic. He still had a Server Transfer Token in his hand, which meant he could escape if things went awry. He could resurrect in his territory if he died, but whether the enemy could resurrect or not... he didn''t know. If they could, Qin Muye might just blow them up again. He couldn''t defeat the Spirit Realm Three Demons, and if Emperor Shen You saw through his facade, it might not be impossible for him to be targeted and killed first. He never used the main gate, so the Spirit Realm Three Demons were just like goalkeepers, unable to stop a single ball. What else could be done? Why else would the Spirit Realm Three Demons dare only to squat at the gate of his territory and not dare to enter, or even to strike directly? Though their minds were a bit off, they were not fools. If it were said that the Great Demon of Mechanism''s Intelligent AI was bound by the Rectification Agreement, then Qin Muye could understand, but why would the Demon Insect Dominator insist on confronting the Great Nether Dynasty? This was because other than certain areas being isolated and devoid of Abyss Power after being designated, the Abyss Power in his territory was almost as common as air. This ability of the intertwined families, schools, and officials of the Great Nether Dynasty to use cunning schemes could indeed be effective. It was only under these conditions that Qin Muye''s side could handle these scholars. The Exotic Demon Insects employed a hive mentality. Evil Spirit Demon Machine was an Intelligent Machine AI, and the Spirit Realm Demon was even more insane. Under the three crazed Great Demons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, relying entirely on force, any single Great Demon could sweep the entire Spirit Realm, and with their impaired minds, no external provocation was needed; those three Great Demons were fighting every day among themselves. This was also convenient, saving a lot of time. With the Magic Network and Magic Slots available, Teleportation Magic could be used freely, and magic was quite cheap on his side. As for the Spirit Realm Demon, forget it; the root of these disasters was at the Great Nether Dynasty. They couldn''t leave even if they wanted to. As for the Evil Spirit Demon Machine being bound by the Rectification Agreement and needing him to handle it, this wasn''t urgent, as he couldn''t defeat it; it''s not like he would knowingly jump into a pit. As for schemes and tricks... they could work against the Great Nether Dynasty but were utterly useless against the other three factions. As a qualified homebody, it''s not like he could get beaten up outside only to come home and take more beatings, right? Chapter 281: Chapter 283: Misunderstandings Arising from Information Asymmetry Chapter 281: Chapter 283: Misunderstandings Arising from Information Asymmetry [Please note that the additional update contains garbled code; the correct version will be restored at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] "Your Majesty, perhaps the Lord of Demon Soil''s strength is insufficient? Afraid to reveal his foundations," a Cabinet minister said. "Your Majesty, if that is indeed the case, this method must be controlled by our Great Nether, otherwise it will be a disaster for ten thousand years. I heard from Scholar Bai that the Demon Soil not only doesn''t lack food but even has a surplus of copper and iron. They can even make chariots from it. Yet their lands have no mines for copper and iron; perhaps they use some secret technique to produce them." "Not only that, it''s not to talk up others, but the Demon Soil is strong in military, and all those Demon Soil Spirit Monsters are of the third realm. Coupled with abundant resources, they can make chariots from copper and iron, no less capable than those demon machines and evil spirits. Now they trade with our Great Nether, selling firearms and flesh puppets. If we could obtain their essence, we might be able to make Great Nether invulnerable to external and internal disasters." "I understand," Wang Cheng responded helplessly. "I am willing to stake my head on it!" Bai Lv said resoundingly. "Are those words true?" Emperor Shen You''s eyes flashed with surprise. "For this matter, let the Ministry of Finance handle it. Minister Wang, you will lead. Make sure there are no slip-ups," Emperor Shen You said, looking at Grand Secretary Wang Cheng, as if to say, ''You were the most eager, so you can deal with it.'' "This matter cannot be handled with force. The Demon Soil is not weak; we must plan this out slowly," Emperor Shen You stated. "Furthermore, their food production is extraordinary. From what I''ve seen, each acre can yield ten thousand stones, maturing every seven days, without any food crisis." "Since the Lord of Demon Soil is in favor of trade negotiations, then let''s use that as our means of infiltration to win over the Demon Soil Spirit Monsters. Such a vast expanse of the Demon Soil surely has people who know the secret techniques, and with just one of them, Great Nether would relieve much pressure," Emperor Shen You spoke out, wishing he had been more insistent at the beginning instead of agreeing so easily. "What exactly is the Lord of Demon Soil thinking? Rejecting everything outright," Emperor Shen You wondered, his expression filled with confusion. "The strength of the Lord of Demon Soil is remarkable, probably not inferior to mine. At present, he seems to be low-key and unassertive," Emperor Shen You remarked with a sigh. "Though those from Demon Soil are cold and detached, they always respond when questioned. If not for their hideous and fierce appearances, perhaps... they could even be good neighbors," Bai Lv sighed as he spoke. "The strength of the Lord of Demon Soil is probably not inferior to that of the Demon Machine Emperor or the Demon Insect Dominator," Bai Lv emerged from almost five months of closed-door training to ascend to a ninth realm magician. Emperor Shen You was delighted at first, but this time difference led to such a big issue, missing the opportunity, so it was natural for him to feel aggrieved. Bai Lv continued to speak, but all the Cabinet ministers present just felt dumbfounded. It''s not possible, and moreover, coupled with the secret technique for copper and iron, they can create magical treasures. When the time comes, we''ll naturally not lack soldier armor, allowing us to eliminate external threats from our foundation. Upon hearing this, the other Cabinet ministers couldn''t help but gasp in shock. This was serious business. The strength of the Emperor Realm is truly terrifying. And Bai Lv was only talking about one small aspect of agriculture, the grain production. There''s still the livestock farming to consider, which Qin Muye also has. And indeed, this Demon Soil also uniquely favors them. If pressed too hard, it may not be that easy. Thus, the actual food production would only be greater. He was just worried that these fools would fail to see the gap and act rashly, which would lead to tensions and make things difficult. He had risen from insignificance and had fought his way to this position with real swords and spears. Combined with millennia of governance, he could be described as a transient Cabinet and an ironclad Emperor. He seemed to understand why the other party had refused his suggestion to send students for an exchange: ten thousand stones per acre and a harvest every seven days was pure fantasy. Powerless though he was, as an emperor who had ruled for ten thousand years, how could he not know the importance of the secret technique of the Demon Soil and that it could even resolve the maladies of the Shenyou Dynasty? The problem was, he couldn''t achieve it. Upon hearing this, Emperor Shen You was also tempted. He and the Cabinet ministers were different; they thought they were strong because they banded together, but in reality, the decisive factor in victory was not power, but individual strength. The problem brought about by the accumulation of land was that farmers could not survive. But with a yield of ten thousand stones per acre and a harvest every seven days, would there still be people dying of hunger in this world? Wang Cheng was delighted, "Yes, Your Majesty, your servant will make sure it is done well." He felt somewhat resentful towards Bai Lv in his heart. You should have mentioned such critical information earlier. If he fell, the prosperity of the Great Nether Empire would be but a fleeting cloud, dispersing in an instant. The rest of the Cabinet, upon hearing this, could not help but feel secretly alarmed. The implication was clear; obtaining this secret technique meant internal strife would no longer be an issue. In Wang Cheng''s eyes, the Demon Soil was simply the land of barbarians. In Bai Lv''s description, they indeed had some strength, but how could they compare to the upper state of the Great Nether? At this time, the remaining Cabinet ministers'' expressions changed slightly. Bai Lv''s words seemed to suggest inclinations toward external matters. Bai Lv was not boasting; the yield Qin Muye produced was genuinely terrifying, completely defying common sense. Did people really think that the engagements with the three Great Demons of the Spirit Realm they usually faced in the Upper Three Realms were complete? They were only subject to the remnants of bewitchment that managed to invade after being intercepted by his Divine Thought. If they really engaged in conflict, it would be more than just the Lord of Demon Soil taking action. The remaining Demon Insect Dominator, Demon Machine Emperor, and even the Spirit Realm Three Demons would join the fray. Previously, he had been too busy to meet with Bai Lv and had simply ordered the eunuchs to pass the decree, deliver the reward, and advise him to make good progress on his breakthroughs. However, as soon as these words were spoken, they were countered by Bai Lv: "Grand Secretary Wang, your words are mistaken. You have never seen the Lord of Demon Soil and do not comprehend its terror." But if someone were really to go there, no one would make the journey. On the Great Nether''s side, they were the upper state, and the Demon Soil was merely the land of barbarians. Otherwise, why would they scornfully refer to it as the Demon Soil? To this day, that had not changed. As long as the Lord of Demon Soil lived, he could not act rashly. Should he handle this matter well, while climbing up higher in status seemed unlikely, he could use his merits to possibly advance his strength further, or even catch a glimpse into the mysteries of the Emperor Realm. Chapter 282: Chapter 284: Robbery? Isnt this just you not wanting the payment? Chapter 282: Chapter 284: Robbery? Isn''t this just you not wanting the payment? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "???" His smile was somewhat strange, as he had plans to demand these very things from the Great Nether Dynasty. "Such military armaments are no less than the tools of Demon Machines and Evil Spirits." "I shall report to His Majesty in writing, recounting today''s events in full detail." The Minister of Revenue knew that the benefits had been snatched by Wang Cheng and that he would be the one in trouble when the time came. He must warn Emperor Shen You in advance. "Hmph, I will visit in person. These military armaments can be one million Silver Taels, and you''ll accompany me to the Ministry of Finance to collect the silver note." Hearing this, Wang Cheng naturally knew his attempt to coerce had failed, but he must not rush; he had to bide his time and plot patiently. "If that''s the case, then this trade is off." The smiling man was no fool either. As a main commercial operator in the Magic Continent, he was participating in a seller''s market; if you don''t want it, he wouldn''t insist, considering the territory would not suffer the loss. "It seems you, Lord Wang, intend to coerce. In that case, I renounce this batch of munitions and I''ll take my leave." The smiling man knew the other party definitely had a great conspiracy, so he had to escape the situation first. "Someone, escort Lord Smiling Face to rest, and by the way, have the Ministry of Finance bring over that one million Silver Taels notes, so Lord Smiling Face cannot accuse us of coercion." "Could it be that your country does not use currency but trades in Shell Coins?" "Just a merchant after all, can the Lord of Demon Soil afford to fall out with Great Nether over this? If we can grasp this merchant in our hands, we can use him as a wedge to reap future benefits. We might simply need to concede more advantages to the Lord of Demon Soil in future military equipment deals, and the matter will resolve itself." Wang Cheng was not overly concerned. "Grand Secretary, His Majesty once said to plot things slowly, our actions may well be..." The Minister of Revenue hesitated in his speech, clearly feeling this approach quite underhanded. "Lord Wang jests. We only sell munitions," said the smiling man in direct response. "Our family head''s products are naturally not mediocre," stated the smiling man calmly. These were simply the Crimson System munitions phased out over nearly ten generations, which essentially meant unsellable stock piled up in the warehouse. This discount event was an excellent opportunity to clear them out. "Why the rush to leave, Lord Smiling Face? Our great and vast nation would certainly not do something as barbaric as strong-arm robbery. Please, stay in Great Nether for a few days and don''t rush back," said Wang Cheng with a smile. "As for resources, I can''t provide them. Take the one thousand Silver Taels note if you want, otherwise, there''s nothing," Wang Cheng stated bluntly, like bluntly sharpened meat. "The quality of this batch is good, but I wonder if your country also deals in food, copper, and iron?" said Wang Cheng, changing the subject without dwelling on munitions too long. "Cancel the deal? Why cancel it? You''re the one refusing the payment, what does it have to do with me?" Wang Cheng asked with feigned surprise. After all, this was not the first generation to conquer the world with Emperor Shen You. More often than not, there were more internal conflicts than external ones. He had witnessed the efficacy himself, otherwise, he wouldn''t have dared to ask for it. Seeing that Xiao Mian didn''t respond, Wang Cheng assumed the other party had accepted his fate. Wang Cheng fondled a Crimson System version 3.7 handgun and couldn''t help but remark emotionally. Xiao Mian, on the other hand, was completely indifferent, and said, "My master only allows me to trade in arms, I don''t get involved with anything else, if Lord Wang has any objections, you can go to the territory and find Black Hand to give you a charter." Xiao Mian frowned, then said, "We don''t have a currency, so please cash in, Lord Wang." Xiao Mian felt a sinking feeling in his heart, realizing the other party came for him, then contacted Black Hand via the Magic Network, telling him to get ready. He couldn''t help but smile inwardly: ''These barbarians are truly pitiful when faced with imperial might.'' The moment he heard Demon Soil had no currency system, his heart nearly leaped out of his chest, this was a golden opportunity. As long as they could introduce the currency system of Great Nether into Demon Soil and promote it, then they could interfere with Demon Soil''s internal affairs. In his eyes, it was just a merchant, and Demon Soil wouldn''t tear its face with Great Nether over a lowly merchant of humble origins, a perfect pawn indeed. At this time, Xiao Mian also understood, this old fellow was planning to freeload. As a result, they subconsciously believed that all of Qin Muye''s accomplishments were nothing but inherited from ancestors, not something created on his own. This made Wang Cheng''s face turn dark, and he said, "What now? In business, we talk business. Aren''t you merchants only after profit, even willing to sell your own family and country for the right price? What''s wrong with selling a bit of food and metal?" These things were somewhat precious, but just that, to their territories they were just taking up space in the warehouses¡ªit would have been destroyed long ago had it not had value. Sarcasm and cynicism were almost spilling out of his tone. However, with years of experience, Great Nether had become extremely conservative in magic cultivation, with little to no innovation. After all, if one could succeed by following the traditional techniques passed down from the ancestors, why bother to innovate? But he was puzzled had this deal worth breaking the cooperation between two countries over such a trivial matter? It was simply too mindless. As for the Minister of Revenue taking the blame? That had nothing to do with him¡ªhe and the Minister of Revenue were not from the same faction. As for him, naturally, he was prepared to cooperate with the Grand Secretary, just to see what the other party really wanted to do. As the Grand Secretary, of course, he was involved in such matters; business might be lowly, but money was not. Chapter 283: Chapter 285: Turn the Spirit Monsters? Better to Kill Them. Chapter 283: Chapter 285: Turn the Spirit Monsters? Better to Kill Them. [Additional update corrupted, recovery at 3:50; if recovery fails, open the directory, press and hold this chapter to re-download.] "The Great Nether Dynasty is unaware of the internal structure within its territory, so they have this idea, just unsure of what exactly they want." "Once we learn of their true intentions, we must certainly repay them in kind." "Alright, handle it yourselves," Qin Muye had initially planned to directly recall all the Spirit Monsters under Xiamian''s command. "So they intend to freeload," Qin Muye frowned. "But it''s one thing to try and freeload or even steal, why detain Xiamian? Killing him would have been more logical," Qin Muye found it odd. "The difficulty of Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment is indeed much greater than that of True Dragon Divine Artifact Equipment," Qin Muye looked at the Divine Artifact Equipment, somewhat helpless. "What did you say? Xiamian is detained in the Great Nether..." Qin Muye was also shocked; he had not expected the situation to develop like this. "Yes, Master," Heishou said. "They are truly arrogant," Qin Muye said speechlessly. "Manipulating us through the financial system to achieve internal interference is understandable, but why subvert Xiamian? Why try to turn him instead of just targeting you directly?" Qin Muye was puzzled. "I suspect they want to subvert Xiamian and even use the financial system to further control us." "Should I halt the Thunderbolt model and switch to the Ocean model?" Qin Muye pondered. "It could be beneficial. We can use this opportunity to test the waters. If Xiamian pretends to be subverted, we can find out what they''re up to," Heishou proposed. "If not for Emperor Shen You, a seventh-tier powerhouse suppressing them, the Great Nether Dynasty would likely have fallen into chaos long ago." "Master, I have learned about the situation in Great Nether. Traders are deemed lowly there; that''s why they think of subverting Xiamian. I am different; in their eyes, I am ''beneath one person and above tens of thousands,'' so they wouldn''t think of subverting me," Heishou explained. Destroying Divine Artifact Equipment is still the least loss. It might even lead to a strike against all city defense systems and weapon systems within his territory. After all, dealing with foreigners requires sufficient social skills. Don''t think that just because a school takes a lower-class approach, they''re on the same level as ordinary people; the exploitation is extreme, even more severe. But he hasn''t lost his rationality; at least, he needs to figure out what the other party wants to do first. There is no thief who isn''t caught after a thousand days. But Qin Muye''s territory is not like that; in Qin Muye''s eyes, Hero units are the pillars of his territory, a mere batch of outdated munitions, incomparable to a Spirit Monster Hero. So, not to mention the establishment of a financial system, not even a strike would be effective. So, he invested once more into the experiment, considering it a unique experience, which might even become a laughingstock for the Great Nether Dynasty in the future." He had initially thought one month would be enough, but clearly, he had underestimated Titan''s Arrow." He briefly observed that Great Nether showed signs of a dynasty in its late years, a situation that has persisted for nearly a century. From time to time, the lower classes pushed to the brink by families and schools would rebel, only to be directly suppressed by Extraordinary Powers. In reality, among his artifacts, only Titan''s Arrow was the proactive type; the others, mostly passive, were likely more manageable except maybe the Ghost King Cloak and Cursed Armor." This was just to give a heads up, as he understood Qin Muye''s personality well; such matters wouldn''t be kept tightly in hand but would instead be delegated to avoid awkward problems arising from miscommunication at the last moment." "What one wants, one typically has to apply for or, if desired privately, must inform and directly take." Qin Muye indeed recognized Smile Face''s ability. While not up to the combat level of Demon Blood or Tian Qi, in terms of interpersonal skills, he could surpass every combat-oriented profession under his command, possibly on par with Black Hand alone." "Smile Face actually doesn''t interfere with internal affairs at all and has no decision-making power whatsoever. If he were to announce any relevant policies, no Spirit Monster would listen to him." "You have to understand that every time a Spirit Monster advances, it''s not just their strength that improves but also the Thought Steel Seal within their body and soul. Killing them would be easier than having them betray Qin Muye." "It also thanks to strong external pressures that these families and schools adopt even fiercer tactics. Without being forced to band together, they might even form a values system akin to that of chivalrous societies, thereby splintering the court''s rule." "Once possessing strength, he naturally became petty and vengeful; any frustrations needed to be vented. Surely, he couldn''t just keep them bottled up." "In this regard, he was flawless." "After all, this is the Extraordinary World. Many things can''t be simply fit into the context of a Magicless World." This matter was quickly dismissed from his mind since it was not something he should be worried about, but something for Black Hand and other heroes to deal with¡ªhis worrying wouldn''t solve any problems. "This is about bullying one''s own people; surely he isn''t expected to feel good about it." "This is a proactive Slaughter Divine Artifact, far more brutal than the Dragon King Divine Power, controlling thunder and lightning, not just mere plants and flowers." "Previously, it was agreed that Resources would be exchanged for arms. And what happened? They lightly tried to exchange a piece of paper for these, not even willing to provide Silver." But since there was a contingency plan, Qin Muye wasn''t in a position to interfere." "As for taking a tough stance intending to settle transactions with their Currency, that''s simple¡ªI won''t sell to you." "The main issue still was land consolidation. Qin Muye even saw measures similar to dissolution of families into acres and fire consumption returning to the public in the partial information he obtained. Unfortunately, with families and schools gaining power, unless Emperor Shen You enforced it violently, even if implemented, it couldn''t be enforced effectively and thus became a failed initiative." "Ultimately, Qin Muye did not choose the Ocean-type Divine Artifact but opted for the Thunderbolt Divine Artifact, mainly because he currently lacked nothing and was focusing on Protection and Slaughter." Chapter 284: Chapter 286: Ten Million Taels of Silver Chapter 284: Chapter 286: Ten Million Taels of Silver [Additional update in garbled text, will recover by 3:50, if unable to recover, long press on the chapter in the directory to re-download it] "Don''t worry about it, they will definitely resolve the raw material issue themselves, it''s just a form of energy after all. Crimson Crystals can serve as an energy source, and so can their Divine Thought." Qin Muye deduced simply, and there were no problems. "It''s not just them, even the three Great Demons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion in the Spirit Realm are like that, acting before thinking at times, sometimes lucid and sometimes chaotic," Laughing Face said. "It might be worth a try to undermine them, since if they''re unkind, don''t blame me for being unjust," Qin Muye spoke as he began rummaging through chests and cabinets. "Mm, I got it, leave this matter to me and Dark Hand," Qin Muye said outright. "Pull it into the warehouse since it''s already here, get ready and maybe contact the Exotic Realm Demon Worms to see if they want any weapons," Qin Muye pondered and then spoke. "Yes, master, I''ll get to it right away," Laughing Face said, then left. "Yes master, Wang Cheng not only had me steal them out but also thought about making me an internal agent, obtaining the designs and smelting methods of the Crimson Series weapons," Laughing Face was quite speechless about Wang Cheng''s actions. "So... that Grand Secretary of the Great Nether Dynasty thinks that we have a Secret Technique that can yield ten thousand stones of food per acre and grow food seven times a year, along with a Dharma Door that enhances the production of copper and iron, what kind of nonsense is all this?" "I understand, master, I will definitely explain this matter," Laughing Face instantly got Qin Muye''s hint. "My advancement task... it''s a bit difficult," Qin Muye looked at his advancement task, which he had already triggered before, but it required a 6th-tier domain, and his was still 5th-tier, so he hadn''t been concerned about it. "Be careful, dealing with this swarm of insects is probably not going to be easy," Qin Muye said. "Speaking of which, has that smart AI from Beyond Heaven also reached out to you?" Qin Muye was a bit surprised. "This weapon is version 0.21 of the Crimson Series weapons, if they press you for it later, just hand it to them, it''s guaranteed to be a big surprise." "But master, they don''t have any Crimson Crystals, so they can''t manufacture it," Laughing Face said. "Master... what about the ten million silver? Although they let me return, they didn''t provide resources, they just converted it into silver." "Don''t worry master, I''m sure of it, the Exotic Realm Demon Worms have reached out to me before, I just didn''t agree, this time it could be useful," Laughing Face spoke. [Task Reward: Talent Ascension ¡Á1, self-selected Divine Lord Talent ¡Á1, self-selected Professional Talent ¡Á1, self-selected Lord Talent ¡Á1] [Task Requirements: Have 500 hero units under command (726/500), have 100 hero units with rare professions (726/100), own 1 Epic-level or higher profession (1/1), upgrade territory to 6th tier (5/6), have 500,000 elite troops (96273/500000), have 1,000,000 regular troops (0/1000000), obtain an SSS-level or higher evaluation in one instance (0/1), defeat 10 6th-tier hero units (10/0), possess 10 expert-level skills (17/10)] The Great Nether Dynasty, he had blacklisted them, trading? That''s not a trade, that''s outright robbery. Calling it a chicken rib was already elevating this version of the military series too much. The resources in his territory depended on resource buildings, and the high output was also caused by various unscientific augmentations. He wasn''t the typical protagonist who worries about enlightenment in cultivation; he was petty, but if the other party provided him with sufficient value and benefits, he would readily give face to them. Feeding a bunch of ambitious individuals in a world he didn''t know, Qin Muye was not so nobly inclined. Nowadays, the number of Demon Statue Level Mechas was steadily increasing. A hundred units were being produced every day; although the number was small, they added up. Otherwise, why would he engage simply to vent his anger? Unpleasant as it may sound, as long as the benefits were sufficient, even if someone pointed at Qin Muye''s nose and cursed, he could still smile. If it were mithril, it would have been different, but this material was just ordinary silver. It had its uses, but not many. That meant they must fight for it. Because Qin Muye didn''t leave his territory, and the territory had various protections, these forces couldn''t penetrate, so if they wanted contact, they could only reach some of the spies and staff who went out. Having benefits was naturally fine, but if there were no benefits yet they still dared to overstep, they shouldn''t blame Qin Muye for being ruthless. With their weaponry, one shot could kill beyond levels, not a dream. Furthermore, Qin Muye had formed an alliance with the Great Nether Dynasty, but their first business deal duped him, and they still wanted to infiltrate his forces; this behavior was particularly egregious, and it wasn''t something Qin Muye should simply overlook just because they were humans. Furthermore, he wasn''t a human of this world; this world wasn''t his world either, just as with the Magic Continent, its destruction had nothing to do with him. This version of the Crimson System weaponry was still usable but had a short effective duration and caused high-intensity pollution. This resulted in it having a ceiling not too high and a floor not too low, significant consumption yet not great in practicality. This disgusted Xiaomian; in the Great Nether Dynasty, this silver might be currency and precious metal, but in Qin Muye''s territory, it was just a material, and even then, a material not worth its cost. Really giving face where face was not desired, this weaponry could not only be sold to Demon Worms of exotic realms but also to Spirit Realm Demons. The demons might not need it, but followers of their sects could use it. Later, the trade of the weaponry would definitely continue, but the initiative would belong to them. The Professional Talent column rewards had disappeared, replaced with Divine Lord Talent, which Qin Muye didn''t understand. This was the difference between the sixth and fifth ranks; to obtain Divine Talent, one had to be at the sixth rank. As for what it specifically was, Qin Muye wasn''t too sure. Other sixth-rank Lords were keeping it hidden, seemingly another great weapon-like Talent. Chapter 285: Chapter 287: I, the Grand Nation... You Got Hit by a Bug Chapter 285: Chapter 287: I, the Grand Nation... You Got Hit by a Bug Several days later, Wang Cheng ecstatically presented the 0.21 version of the Crimson weapons blueprint as if offering a treasure, which immensely satisfied Emperor Shen You. Although he couldn''t comprehend the specifics of the content, the dense annotations and drawings signified the weapon''s extraordinary nature. He had witnessed its power himself and naturally had a measure of its capabilities. For those in the Third Realm, a hit to their vital points meant certain death, and even those in the Upper Three Realms faced a significant threat. With adequate weaponry, it would be possible to suppress the numbers of the Demon Worms from the Exotic Realm. He hadn''t anticipated that Wang Cheng could actually acquire them, though the absence of the Secret Technique was somewhat awkward. As for the less-than-honorable means of acquisition, Emperor Shen You simply turned a blind eye. As long as it was beneficial, he wasn''t concerned with Wang Cheng''s methods. "With this batch of arms, Great Nether will certainly sweep across the world," Emperor Shen You declared, feeling a rare burst of joy. As for the possibility of not being able to produce them? Then it would be the fault of the Ministry of Industry. "Your Majesty, an urgent dispatch from the Western Regions..." a eunuch hurriedly approached, holding a report. This turned Emperor Shen You''s previously good mood sour, as such urgent dispatches were never good news, typically not associated with major victories or triumphs. He hurriedly took it and opened it, nearly causing a stroke. "These merchants, they are absolute scoundrels, scoundrels indeed!!!" The fury of Emperor Shen You caused his overwhelming Divine Thought to surge through the palace like thunder, making all the serving maids, eunuchs, and guards too terrified to make any significant movements, even their breathing cautious. It didn''t take long for Emperor Shen You to calm down, knowing that anger served no purpose, a brief outburst being sufficient. "Summon the Cabinet ministers," Emperor Shen You said, reigning in his anger. Immediately, a eunuch, who was actually a Ninth Realm Magician, left at a speed invisible to the naked eye. Soon, a group of Cabinet ministers, all at least from the Eighth Realm and thus not ordinary humans, arrived swiftly. "My lords, take a look at this urgent dispatch just received from the Western Regions," Emperor Shen You said, then threw the dispatch to them. After the ministers passed the report among themselves, each one of them looked significantly disturbed, completely taken aback. "Husheng Pass has been breached by the Demon Worms from the Exotic Realm, and although we have retaken it, a swarm has charged in, scattering throughout all of Great Nether. Such an incident has not occurred for a full ten thousand years. What say you?" Emperor Shen You was truly incensed. Everyone''s gaze turned to Wang Cheng, the Grand Secretary, knowing that Emperor Shen You wanted to ask why the Demon Worms had access to military equipment produced by the Lord of Demon Soil. With his scalp tingling under their stares, Wang Cheng steeled himself and said, "Your Majesty, this must be clandestinely funded by the Lord of Demon Soil. The Crimson military equipment can only be produced by Demon Soil. We need to send a letter demanding to know why he has committed such an act of treachery and bring it before the whole world." The words sounded eloquent but were essentially hollow. He realized that this youngster had no sense of coercion at all. To have the Lord of Demon Soil come for an audience and then place him under house arrest? Why didn''t you go and bring the Demon Insect Dominator and Spirit Realm Three Demons for an audience and then put them under house arrest? If any of them actually came, the Great Nether Dynasty would likely be reduced to ruins. "My Great Nether Dynasty is a grand state, richly situated in the Central Plains, while Demon Soil is merely a land of Barbarians. Although slightly prosperous, how could it compare to the might of Great Nether?" Wang Cheng arrogantly said. For a moment, Emperor Shen You didn''t know whether to be happy or angry. He was happy that the Grand Secretary actually lacked vision, but angry because, after all, he was actually praising him. He sighed inwardly. The stability and prosperity of these years had led everyone in the Great Nether Dynasty to develop a mindset of supreme arrogance. They felt invincible, with no force able to rival them. This arrogant attitude needed to be curbed quickly, as there were already proposals to annihilate external threats. Did they really think these three major threats were due to their insufficient strength? They were merely being suppressed by him. "Your Majesty, we must not heed Wang Cheng''s words. There are strong warriors in Demon Soil. Oficial humiliation might bring endless troubles," Bai Lv, who had actually witnessed the strength of Qin Muye''s territory, spoke up desperately. Such actions could provoke a disastrous rebellion. "Scholar Bai, are you enhancing someone else''s stature? Could it be that you''ve taken some advantage?" Wang Cheng could hold his own in scolding others. The two were about to start arguing heatedly when Emperor Shen You finally spoke up to stop them. "Enough, I will handle this matter. Grand Secretary Wang, you are getting on in years, and these matters are taxing. You should go and rest for a while," Emperor Shen You said. It looked like he was breaking up a fight, but anyone perceptive could see that he was siding with Bai Lv. It was quite severe, actually kicking Wang Cheng out of the Cabinet. Hearing this, Wang Cheng froze as if he had never anticipated the situation would escalate to this extent. "Your servant, thanks Your Majesty''s immense grace!" Wang Cheng''s voice was somewhat hoarse. He didn''t understand why his choices, which were evidently the best, had led him to such an outcome. He might have had great Talent in internal scheming, but he utterly disregarded everyone else externally. Just after saying these words, Wang Cheng seemed to age ten years, his once vibrant demeanor turning decrepit. "Since there''s nothing else, you may all disperse. Make haste to eliminate the demon insects that have infiltrated our territory, lest they brew more troubles," Emperor Shen You declared. As for resistance, who could resist? All the powers of the entire Great Nether Court were in his hands. ''It seems I have protected them too well; I need to make them understand the stakes, or else each one of them will become arrogantly self-important,'' Emperor Shen You thought, then prepared to gradually change the administrative policies. Chapter 286: Chapter 288: Playing Both Sides, Deepening the Conflict Chapter 286: Chapter 288: Playing Both Sides, Deepening the Conflict "Emperor Shen You wants to see me again? What''s the situation, with the current relations between our two forces, he isn''t coming to kill me, is he..." Qin Muye looked at the message from the Magic Network with a hint of peculiarity. He actually wanted to refuse outright, but upon further thought, it seemed okay to meet. Of course, it wouldn''t be him going to the meeting, sending the puppet would suffice. Otherwise, if the other party kept seeking him out, wouldn''t it be embarrassing? And what if people misunderstood his sexual orientation? "Then let''s meet, they say no man is a prophet in his own land, who knows what it''s for." After some tinkering, Qin Muye pulled a figure out. Indeed, it was his original Shadow Equipment, the Wise Man''s Book, a fine example of turning waste into treasure. Even if it got destroyed, he could revive it from the Abyss. "The style hasn''t changed; it still looks like a Mage Robe made of armor, with a pattern of black and crimson. Apart from looking a bit like a villain, it''s quite nice." Qin Muye didn''t wear it often, although it did add to his Attributes, but Qin Muye wasn''t lacking in Attributes at all. Instead, he kept it as a mascot; after all, it could provide him with two Skills even in its Crystal Beast form. The additional Attributes it provided were just so-so. "Let''s see where he''s arranged to meet." After Qin Muye checked the address, he teleported the Shadow Equipment there. Emperor Shen You thought he would be rejected again. He didn''t expect Qin Muye to agree this time, and as he pondered when the other party would arrive, a sudden fluctuation emerged out of nowhere. He saw a figure clad in armor that looked like a Robe appear, and at first glance, he could tell there was no one inside; it was merely a puppet. This left him somewhat frustrated; the Lord of Demon Soil from another plane was too cautious, using a puppet even for a meeting. Through the reflection of the Wise Man''s Book Shadow Equipment, Qin Muye observed Emperor Shen You, whose appearance was imposing and muscular, clearly a formidable fighter. "Emperor Shen You? Speak, what business do you have with me? You''ve been troubling me every day to the point of driving me to neurosis," Qin Muye said with a tone of annoyance. "I came here just to ask why has the Lord of Demon Soil broken faith and loyalty, selling our armaments to foreign Demon Worms?" Emperor Shen You''s Divine Thought exploded, a massive surge of thunderous Divine Thoughts leaping around him, forming an enormous field of oppression. This was not just to intimidate Qin Muye, but also to isolate the environment, lest others notice. Qin Muye was not at all concerned about the pressure; he had it too, but his was even more treacherous than Emperor Shen You''s, and when released, he became an indescribable being. "About that matter, it was you who first breached the agreement, forcibly seizing our first batch of traded arms. After you used force once, why should I trade with you again? I do not owe you anything, and of course, I need to find a different trading partner," Qin Muye said unhurriedly. "What?" Emperor Shen You couldn''t help but be taken aback. Seizing by force? Hadn''t Wang Cheng paid ten million Silver Taels? "Could there be some misunderstanding?" At this point, Emperor Shen You also sensed that something was amiss. "Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding could there be? We had previously agreed to a barter trade, did we not? What happened then? Someone on your side used a silver note worth ten million Taels to pay. Do you think I could use that? Where would I even cash it in?" Emperor Shen You was internally raging, Wang Cheng really was something, no wonder Qin Muye was unwilling to trade; this really was no different from a robbery. "You could exchange the note for Silver Taels in the Great Nether and take them away. Although the amount is large, it can be gathered," Emperor Shen You knew that now was not the time to discuss this, he could only try to smooth things over. Qin Muye was exasperated, "What would I do with five hundred tons of silver, and it''s not even pure. What I need are various Resources, and you instead settled with something I can''t use. If I used sea water to buy Resources from you, would you sell them?" "Sea water is a common commodity, not comparable to gold and silver, Lord of Demon Soil, you truly have a sense of humor," Emperor Shen You hurriedly retorted. "Gold, silver, and other precious metals are considered valuable merely because of the value people have assigned to them. They''re very important to Great Nether, but to me, they''re just materials," Qin Muye retorted. "Furthermore, the silver you provided was impure, adulterated with a variety of copper and iron. I would have to re-refine it as a material. Do you think I would continue trading with you under these circumstances?" Qin Muye was indeed truly angered. The silver provided was not pure but had other substances mixed into it. At the time, there had been no testing, and it directly resulted in a batch of equipment being ruined. In the end, I had to refine it, which increased the workload significantly. For a moment, Emperor Shen You was at a loss for words. He had come to realize that the system within the Demon Soil was entirely different from that of the Great Nether, and the differences between the two had led to various problems. To them, gold and silver were currency, but in the Demon Soil, these were mere materials with no commercial value. It was no wonder that the other party preferred bartering with goods instead of settling with currency. "We can discuss this matter further, as long as you do not supply military provisions to the insect demons of the Exotic Realm..." Emperor Shen You had not finished speaking when Qin Muye directly interrupted him, "That''s impossible. Compared to you, the insect demons are much more trustworthy. At least they truly provided a full equivalent in return." "However, I''m not saying I can''t sell to the Great Nether. In light of your presence, we can talk again, but forget about monopolizing. You''ve given up that right yourself." Emperor Shen You thought rather highly of himself, wanting to reap all the benefits while avoiding any of the drawbacks. But for Qin Muye, this was actually a good thing. The two most ferocious competitors were buying his arms, meaning he could make a considerable profit, and he still had plans to sell to the Spirit Realm later on. If there had been no issues with the initial transaction, Qin Muye wouldn''t have minded granting exclusivity. After all, it would have been tantamount to helping him deplete the power of the insect demons of the Exotic Realm. But now, thinking about it, since it was all internal strife, it might as well be more intense. Let them all wear each other down together. Qin Muye would profit either way. Otherwise, if he really refused to sell, and the insect demons of the Exotic Realm were to break through easily, wouldn''t that just benefit the other side? Then Qin Muye might as well make the profit himself. A flicker of murderous intent passed through Emperor Shen You''s eyes; he had not expected Qin Muye to be so defiant. But he quickly subdued his anger, "Very well, then thank you, Lord of Demon Soil, for granting me this favor." He knew he could not afford to fall out with Qin Muye at the moment, as he still needed enough weapons to arm the magicians guarding the frontier. Without Qin Muye''s weaponry, Husheng Pass might be breached not just this time, but again in the future. ''Once the Ministry of Industry fully deciphers the secrets of your military equipment, let''s see how smug you''ll be.'' The Ministry of Industry''s progress in cracking the 0.21 version of the Crimson System energy weapons was exceedingly slow. After all, it was a blend of various different systems of weaponry, and the official magicians in the ministry were better at scheming than inventing. Moreover, because "the ancestral laws must not change," such bold and innovative methods were generally regarded as heretical. Therefore, the styles of military equipment had not been updated for many years, still based on templates that were thousands of years old. So replicating them would certainly take a significant amount of time, and neither Emperor Shen You nor any of his civil or military officials had realized this issue. Perhaps some had noticed but chose to ignore or suppress it due to vested interests. Luckily, magicians as a profession were particularly favored by nature and did not rely too much on equipment; otherwise, they would have been lost long ago. "Alright, I hope that next time, we can avoid such unpleasantness. I have other matters to attend to, so I won''t keep you with idle chatter any longer," said Qin Muye with a salute before adding, "I''m leaving." After he spoke, he disappeared abruptly, leaving Emperor Shen You with pupils constricted: "What a profound spell." "This Lord of Demon Soil is truly extraordinary. I couldn''t even tell how he left." He had been slightly aware when Qin Muye arrived, but this time he sensed nothing at all, as if Qin Muye had vanished out of thin air. And that was because the arrival had been through teleportation, while the departure was through direct wishing with the Prayer Technique¡ªnaturally, there was a difference. After all, the Prayer Technique was crafted by the hands of Zeus, Hecate, Hephaestus, and other 8th-tier members of the Titan Divine Race, not something a 7th-tier like Emperor Shen You could contend with. "And that Wang Cheng, truly more trouble than he''s worth!" Emperor Shen You had not expected that such a trivial issue would lead to a breakdown in cooperation. It was merely a minor matter, and the Lord of Demon Soil hadn''t even noticed that there was a problem with his merchants. It was because of the forced buying and selling. If he were in the same situation, exchanging his gold and silver for worthless mud and water, he would have been irritated as well. Chapter 287: Chapter 289: Reserving a Spot for You Among the Great Demons in the Spirit Realm Chapter 287: Chapter 289: Reserving a Spot for You Among the Great Demons in the Spirit Realm ``` "Tsk, the masses are all riled up. I wonder who orchestrated this shift of blame," Qin Muye mused as he reviewed the intelligence sent back by spies infiltrating the Great Nether Dynasty. It was unclear who had started the rumor, claiming that he had committed an act of betrayal, taking ten million taels of silver for a set of military equipment which still wasn''t enough, and that he actually betrayed the Great Nether, selling the arms to Demon Worms of the Exotic Realm, leading to the fall of Husheng Pass. The target of these allegations clearly wasn''t Qin Muye. No matter how furiously the other party ranted, it wouldn''t affect him. On the contrary, with Qin Muye''s disposition, it would just lower their impression of him and, as a result, he would raise his price later on. "Tsk, just wait until I am free to deal with you," he threatened. Qin Muye had plenty of underhanded tricks up his sleeve, like spreading Magic Addiction, promoting luxury goods, and consumerism, among others¡ªvarious ways to slowly bleed them dry, but none as profitable as arms trade, which was why he didn''t bother with those. After all, the Spirit Monsters were busy too. Even if the Skeleton Soldiers had taken over the repetitive tasks of assembly, technical positions still had to be staffed by Spirit Monsters. Large shipments of arms were being transported to the Western Regions as well as within the Great Nether territory. The clients in the Great Nether territory weren''t limited to the Great Nether Dynasty; there were also families and schools, acting like two-bit gangsters, forming yet another customer group. Beyond that, the Spirit Realm''s clientele was inside the Great Nether territory as well, namely, the fanatical followers of various religious sects. It was Qin Muye who stepped forward to negotiate with the Spirit Realm Three Demons. Of course, before the talks, there had been a fight¡ªthe opponents used projections, while Qin Muye had the advantage of his territory, so he won quite handily. After the fight, negotiations proceeded more efficiently, at least the Three Great Demons weren''t as mindless and dazed as before. Qin Muye detected something off, such as the possibility that it was all an act. The chances of one powerful being being a fool were slim, let alone three behaving foolishly at the same time. Facing Qin Muye''s arms, and after a trial that left them astonished, the Three Great Demons very amiably invited Qin Muye to die and join the Spirit Realm as the Fourth Great Demon, even deciding on a title for him, called ''Evil.'' As long as there was evil in the world, he would be immortal. Then Qin Muye very tactfully refused, asserting that he was a good person. The scene turned incredibly awkward. After the fact, the Spirit Realm Three Demons kindly reminded Qin Muye that whether he was good or not wasn''t the issue, but he was definitely not human. Others might not see it, but as Great Demons, they could see at first glance that beneath Qin Muye''s skin lay the Abyss, unrelated to humanity. Qin Muye became slightly infuriated, but after another friendly exchange and witnessing Qin Muye''s self-destruct ability, the Spirit Realm Three Demons unanimously agreed that Qin Muye was both a good person and a maniac. Having established cooperation, Qin Muye hospitably invited the Spirit Realm Three Demons to visit his domain, mentioning that he had already prepared a place for them in the laboratory. Unfortunately, the Three Demons had matters to attend to¡ªone boiling water, another stewing soup, and the third, more preposterous one, claimed his wife was giving birth. In the end, Qin Muye failed to deceive them into coming, which was truly a pity. Otherwise, if he had managed to lure them in, he would definitely take a good look at their body structure. "However, the offer to become the Fourth Great Demon of the Spirit Realm is slightly tempting. It''s just that the title they offered is too poor. Why assign me ''Evil''? I''d prefer to be ''Sloth''!" "Cough cough, alright, the position of ''Sloth'' isn''t that easy to maintain." ''Sloth'' isn''t about anything lascivious but rather pleasure, where all forms of joy could be included. If that were paired with the widespread dissemination of Magic Addiction, fulfilling the energy of joy could possibly overflow. However, this didn''t really suit Qin Muye. The Demons were quite frank, suggesting that Qin Muye would be a perfect fit as the Fourth Great Demon of ''Evil'', but Qin Muye had no intention of dying. Because if he died, he could only resurrect in his domain. Moreover, their system didn''t match. First of all, to become a Great Demon, he needed a powerful spirit, which he lacked. Figures like the Spirit Realm Three Demons and Emperor Shen You all believed Qin Muye was a strong man who worked his way up step by step through cultivation, so a powerful spirit was considered just a basic requirement. Yet, who could have guessed he got there by experimenting and self-transforming step by step? Cultivation? A 24-hour non-stop meditation regimen probably didn''t count as cultivation. To be honest, if it weren''t for Qin Muye''s penchant for the slightest gain, he wouldn''t even bother with the meditation grind. ``` ``` Because efficiency when grinding was indeed lacking, he was far better off improving himself. As for using resources as an external force to prop oneself up? That was a matter of personal perspective. He didn''t need to engage in battle, as long as he could protect himself. Why should he, like a barbarian, seek a wealth of combat experience and emphasize a solid foundation? He hadn''t seen his own territory grow so large without having put in just a few genuine days of cultivation. "Master, the installation of the Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment is now fully complete," Black Hand reported. "That fast?" Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. "Actually, it''s a bit slow, Master. If you think about it, each Spirit Monster, although only rank 5, possesses the strength comparable to rank 6. A group of Divine beings working as laborers on construction¡ªisn''t that a bit slow?" Black Hand explained. "..." Qin Muye somewhat cursed internally, feeling that this comparison made it seem like his power had grown out of control. In the Magic Continent, rank 6 felt very distant, but now it seemed rather trivial. "Alright, indeed, it''s a bit slow," admitted Qin Muye, aware that Spirit Monsters were comparable only in terms of strength but were lacking in many other aspects, such as the various abilities of Divines. One should not judge an enemy solely by their combat strength but take into account all aspects of their overall quality, such as strategy, management, and other abilities. If brute force sufficed for victory, neither the True Dragon Emperor nor Emperor Shen You would constantly face constraints. "Let''s begin the trial run then. If there are no issues, let''s first deal with that group of Intelligent Machines that are blocking our way to resources," he said. Qin Muye harbored deep animosity toward the Demon Machine Emperor. The opponent had seized control over a vast resource like the Heavens Beyond Heavens and, though Qin Muye hadn''t gotten a piece of it, the Demon Machine Emperor also seemed intent on competing with him for business. It seemed as if they had seen the Great Nether Dynasty and the Insect Race fiercely battling, fraying their very nerves, and they were itching to get involved, expand the battleground, or even think of unleashing it without compensation. Could Qin Muye tolerate this? Earning resources was no easy feat for him and now someone wanted to wreck the market. He had heard of price-gouging, but never of anyone willing to drive prices down. It was precisely because the Demon Machine Emperor wanted to eradicate the Great Nether that he was so reckless with costs, after all, this was ingrained in his core logic, a code he could never decipher. Otherwise, with the intelligence level of the opponent, why would they clash head-on with the Great Nether? With their scientific competence, they had at least interstellar-level technology and could easily escape if they wanted to. "We''ve got to put an end to the Demon Machine Emperor, but those at rank 7 are a bit of a headache. I need to call in some external help..." Qin Muye was aware that away from his territory, his strength would significantly diminish. Although he intended to confront the Demon Machine Emperor with his entire domain in tow, there remained a deficit in top-tier battle power. Thus, he needed to invite his Titan relatives over, at least several combat-capable rank 8s to bolster his forces. "The Horror Universe probably isn''t available. Cronus is constantly leading the Titans through wars from east to west, never ceasing," he thought. A few days ago, some news came through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, suggesting that they were tangled with God''s enemy, Satan, supposedly omnipotent in Hell, and that Hell was enormously vast, nearly as large as in the fairy tales. Their fight was fierce to the extreme, to the point where even Cronus had used Qin Muye''s Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to gather many reinforcements from the realms of fairy tales. For that, Gaia somehow resurrected Typhon and sent him over. Typhon, accompanied by his wife and a legion of monstrous offspring and ancient demons, joined the fray. It was fortunate that the Titan Divine Race was tough and resilient. Plus, being in the realm of fairy tales, they boasted formidable strength. The desperation of their struggle also made Qin Muye anxious. With the fighting-capable second-generation Titans called away, where would he find help? He couldn''t trust the chief gods of Olympus¡ªif they should come, what about the problem of them taking over? "I''ll have to first call upon a few figures I''m closer to; at any rate, they are all rank 8. It would be best to bring over the brothers, Death God and Sleep God," he decided. Qin Muye quite admired these two brothers. Despite Sleep God seeming unreliable, even Zeus could not resist his power of sleep. Death God was even stronger, the true embodiment of Death among the Divine. Perhaps he could directly cause the Demon Machine Emperor to die. This was a matter of authority and rules, not a mere Cultivation Technique or Divine Skills. ``` Chapter 288: Chapter 290: If You Cant Beat Them, Resort to Pulling Strings Chapter 288: Chapter 290: If You Can''t Beat Them, Resort to Pulling Strings "Come, Dionysus, this is your sister Melinoe, the Goddess of Dead Souls," Hades warmly introduced Qin Muye to the woman across from him. Qin Muye sized up the woman. Melinoe was much taller than him and looked very strange. She wore a saffron veil over her face, and her skin was half black and half white, overall incredibly odd and nothing like a normal human. "I get that you might have been driven crazy by boredom recently, but could you not fool me? Let''s not mention the fact that she is taller than me, can you explain why she looks so much older than me too?" Qin Muye remarked sarcastically. The Titan Divine Race has always been full of oddities; being this big at birth is pretty normal for them. "Cerberus is also an offspring of Typhon, so what''s the problem with your sister being taller and older than you?" Hades said slowly. Melinoe was rather cold to Qin Muye, seemingly not very fond of him, and Qin Muye wasn''t too keen on dealing with her either, since he could sense that her divine authority had some connection with Persephone''s, and it seemed to involve fear and madness. "No problem, really no problem. But are you sure she''s yours and not the next-door neighbor Zeus''s? Zeus has been lingering around here recently..." Qin Muye''s unrestrained manner made Hades''s face darken. After all, what Qin Muye said was indeed lacking in emotional intelligence. "No, you can rest assured," Hades thought it necessary to teach Qin Muye the art of conversation but then was surprised to find that Qin Muye had changed quite a bit, becoming even more terrifying in strength, as if facing the Hell Abyss Divine Tower Tartarus itself. But Qin Muye was purer, and the divine authority he nurtured from Chaos surpassed that within, almost like Chaos Chaos itself. "How did you get even stronger recently?" Hades thought the art of conversation could be something Qin Muye would learn on his own. If he ended up teaching him, and Qin Muye became stronger than him, he might have to come back to learn the art of language from him. So... he chickened out. It seemed that Qin Muye''s presence had caused quite a change in Hades; at least it had brought some entertainment so that he wasn''t focused on becoming the Divine King all the time. The desire for power had decreased quite a bit, though the specific reason was unclear to Qin Muye. "Well, it''s a long story, but to cut a long story short, I devoured a world not long ago," Qin Muye sighed as he spoke. Hades almost choked. Was the world outside changing this fast? Not long ago, he remembered Qin Muye still needed protection, and now he was capable of devouring worlds. "But that''s a minor matter. This time, I''m here to find some external assistance; I''ve switched servers recently and need some people to help me with a quest," Qin Muye said without a hint of formality. He had always been investing in fairy tales, and now it was time for a return on his investment. He even gave the Horror Universe to them. Cronus was also a second-generation Divine King and naturally a part of the Titan Divine Race. Zeus claimed to be unhappy, but in reality, he was quite pleased. With the absence of Cronus and the other second-generation Titans, his position was much more secure. He had recently promoted several illegitimate children to fill various positions, grasping all power tightly in his hands, and had even become much more efficient in his external affairs. "You want Thanatos and Hypnos to help you, right? That''s impossible; they have to maintain Death and can''t leave," Hades instantly saw through Qin Muye''s intentions. He was aware that Qin Muye had been eyeing those two brothers for a long time, and indeed, they were extremely powerful. If not bound by their duties, even the gods would have to avoid them because of their authority. "Ah, that... I actually wanted them to be my double-pronged pitchfork weapon, such a pity. If that''s not possible..." "Charon isn''t available either." "..." Qin Muye was at a loss for words, as Charon was also very strong, being a brother to the Death God and the Sleep God and a descendant of the primordial Dark Goddess, he was naturally remarkable. "You can look for Hecate, her strength is more than enough," Hades suggested. As for the loitering Hate Titan Styx, he had been taken by Cronus to the Horror Universe, so it was a good thing that Hecate, as the Witchcraft Goddess of the Night, had managed to hide quickly, or she might have been dragged there too. Qin Muye pondered for a moment; Hecate indeed was qualified. As the Witchcraft Goddess of the Night, aside from her lackluster magic, her strength was truly formidable. "Cerberus will also be loaned to you. With his protection, you can be assured of facing no issues." "As for the others, you''ll have to seek Gaia; she can provide you with help." Hades wasn''t stingy at all, he even lent him the dog. Thinking about it, Hades really was so poor all he had left was the dog, with the other deities of the Netherworld each busy with their own affairs. The weapons were truly shabby too, only the double-pronged pitchfork and the invisibility helmet were somewhat noteworthy, but they were symbols of status and couldn''t be lent out, otherwise Qin Muye would definitely have borrowed them. "Fine, I''ll have to do it myself." Hecate didn''t have any issues, the two hit it off well, and Qin Muye even gifted her quite a few magical tomes, but it was a pity Hecate didn''t care for these books. Although she was the Witchcraft Goddess of the night, that wasn''t her only title; she was also the Triple Goddess, the Queen of Ghosts, and the Hell Goddess. In truth, Hades lending Cerberus to him was a sign of stability. Despite being a three-headed dog, Cerberus''s strength was nothing to scoff at. A progeny of Typhon, Cerberus was tier 7, even stronger than Qin Muye. One bite from one of its heads, and Qin Muye wouldn''t be enough for the three heads of Cerberus to share. But it was still not enough to possess the power to decide victory, so Qin Muye needed at least five or more of the tier 8 Titan Divine Race. So Cerberus alone was insufficient, even though one tier 8 could sweep through the outer heavens'' Demon Machine Emperor, having more was definitely safer. There was no big issue with Hecate; as for the rest... indeed, all the deities of the Netherworld couldn''t leave as they had to maintain the balance between life and death. So Qin Muye had no choice but to turn to Gaia, after all, he had a favor to call in, having helped Cronus out. "But where do I even start looking for Gaia?" Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless. Even though Gaia was the embodiment of the Earth, that didn''t mean she paid attention to every nook and cranny of it, just as a person can''t see every part of themselves. Qin Muye wasn''t a person though, so he didn''t count. "I''ll contact her for you. But do you want your sister to protect you? She may have been born not long ago, but she''s more than capable of looking after your puny figure," Hades offered. "No need for that, keep your darling to yourself. I don''t need it," Qin Muye firmly declined. This Goddess of Dead Souls, Melinoe, definitely wasn''t easy to handle, and having her by his side might mean that Qin Muye wouldn''t even be able to sleep peacefully. The mere horror of the souls wafting from that saffron veil of hers said it all. "That''s too bad. She hasn''t even started her duties yet; it would have been a good opportunity for her to see the world with you. But you''ve refused, so never mind," Hades said with some regret. He too had seen that Melinoe was indeed cold, and Qin Muye, being rational and wary of her capabilities, had therefore declined. But he didn''t press the matter. "What''s there to regret? The deities of the Netherworld work like 007 every day, harder even than the Spirit Monsters under my command. It''s better for her to start early and get used to it," Qin Muye quipped. Hades nearly exploded with anger at these words: "The order of life and death will never cease, so..." "So you lot work 24/7 without pay, and the only vacation you had was when Thanatos got tied up by Sisyphus, and in the end, you still had to work double time to catch up," Qin Muye finished for him. "..." For a moment, Hades was left speechless. And Melinoe didn''t quite grasp the exchange between the two, as she still needed to acclimate. However, she could sense that her job... seemed to be a trap? "Dionysus, stop scaring your sister. She''s still young," Persephone intervened. "Not young at all¡ªshe''s fully grown with that look and height. A non-stop job is beckoning her," Qin Muye insisted on solid evidence. Persephone glared at Qin Muye and then left with the puzzled Melinoe, fearing any further conversation might complicate things. Not every member of the Titan Divine Race led a life free of divine duties like Qin Muye, enjoying life as they wished. Authority naturally came with responsibilities. Melinoe was born stronger than Qin Muye, hence she was naturally endowed with the duty to uphold the cosmic order. Each Titan Divine was the same, even Zeus, though he spent his days shirking responsibilities and getting involved in scandals, still bore the burdens of a Divine King. Chapter 289: Chapter 291: Reinforcements, Hercules, Hundred-Armed Giant Chapter 289: Chapter 291: Reinforcements, Hercules, Hundred-Armed Giant "To be honest, what''s the deal with Gaia Mother Goddess''s genes anyway? Typhon is one thing, but why are there these three brothers?" Qin Muye felt a bit perplexed; he believed his worldview had been refreshed once again. This time, the reinforcements Gaia had found for him were no ordinary beings: first and foremost, the three Hundred-Handed Giants with fifty heads and a hundred arms each, massive in size. These were Gaia''s offspring, named Briareos, Kotos, and Geges, respectively, with formidable strength. There were also three Cyclopes, but unfortunately, Cronus had taken them to the Horror Universe to fight a war. Not to mention, these three Hundred-Handed Giants were truly ugly, more monster-like than monsters, after all, cramming a hundred heads onto one body made for quite the bulky figure. Keep in mind that they were Giants, and their heads were naturally proportionate to their massive body sizes, unlike humans. Therefore, from the upper to the lower body, heads and arms were crammed everywhere. Their combat power was certainly sufficient. Moreover, Hecate had also agreed to help him, at Gaia''s request no doubt, probably with some calculation in mind. Next was Hercules, a burly middle-aged man with a big beard, who looked somewhat plain but whose strength was unquestionable. He might not be the strongest in the Titan Divine Race, but he definitely ranked among the top divine Titans. Unlike Hercules and the Hundred-Handed Giants, Hecate came with her own direct troops. It was probably because Hades had also promised something, otherwise she might have come alone. Qin Muye was actually quite surprised; he hadn''t expected Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and the night, to have her own direct forces. Empusa, pale-skinned with red eyes, sporting tusks, one leg of a donkey, one leg of a human, and specialized in drinking human blood¡ªa female demon. Her strength was of the 7th order, but not on par with Cerberus, looking like a vampire. There were also half-serpent Lamias and other various 7th order demonesses, all Hecate''s handmaidens. In summary, they were not winsome, but their combat power was impressive. "Dionysus, you should have enough respect for Gaia," Hecate reminded. Qin Muye nodded. It wasn''t that he looked down on them, but their appearance was genuinely startling. "Then I''ll be counting on everyone. This time the difficulty might be somewhat high, facing an intelligent AI that cannot be dealt with by conventional means," Qin Muye said. In fact, he knew that with such a luxurious team, unless there was an accident, let alone a mere Demon Machine Emperor, even the rest, such as the Demon Insect Dominators and other entities, would be no match. They were all at least of the 7th order, including five of the 8th order¡ªabsolute overkill. Using them against the Demon Machine Emperor seemed like overkill. "Rest assured, I''ll do my best," Hercules spoke in a gentle tone, having been silent ever since his arrival as he observed Qin Muye. He was intrigued by Qin Muye, of whom he had heard, and curiosity showed in his expression. The feat of charming his way up the Nether River had become the stuff of legends on Mount Olympus. Even in his childhood, drinking the milk of Hera did not grant him such abilities. Lately, it was said that he was supposed to become Dionysus, but unfortunately, due to his unique status, he failed to achieve it. Now, to embark on a campaign against a powerful enemy with Qin Muye excited him. Ever since becoming Hercules, he had rarely had the chance to exert himself in combat. His strength truly lived up to the title of Hercules, making even Ares, the god of war, unable to match his power. The three Hundred-Handed Giants, however, looked lackluster, each head seeming to have its own thoughts, with each head controlling two arms, buzzing about their different opinions. It seems that in everyday life, it was hard for them to come to a unified decision. Probably only in battle would they show a fiercer side. Qin Muye discovered that Zeus''s involvement or the fact that several Titans belonged to factions that were rather chaotic might be at play here. There was no need to mention Hercules, who was Zeus''s offspring and had the character of a traditional hero, representing truth, virtue, and beauty. The three Hundred-Handed Giants, despite their ugly appearances, were the offspring of Gaia but had a very close relationship with Zeus. They had provided considerable help when Zeus defeated the twelve Titans and could be considered his loyal retainers, later assigned to guard the Place of Suffering. Among them, Briareos even became Poseidon''s son-in-law. It didn''t matter that he was ugly; there were always some divine beings in the Titan Divine Race with bizarre preferences. Even Zeus liked to work in the guise of animals, so it was inevitable. "Dionysus, I''d like to ask about that intelligent AI. It''s something I''ve never heard of, this kind of demon creature," Hercules spoke up. The Divine Domain he belonged to had not yet fully embraced modern technology and only had some basic equipment. Thereby, he didn''t know much about intelligent AI. "Probably like your lightbulb at home, Hercules, suddenly gaining consciousness and taking control of the fridge and water heater," Hecate interjected, offering a simple description. This made Hercules imagine his lightbulb turning into a fairy and shutting off his refrigerator: "That''s really bad, my wine will all be ruined." "It''s much worse than that. Intelligent machines will massively collect resources to improve themselves and then keep evolving, creating duplicates, and so on. Eventually, according to some unknown Rectification Agreement, they will initiate a great extinction of life across the world." While the description of a sentient lightbulb was accurate, the actual threat was much smaller; such a thing would be a joke in the eyes of the Titan Divine Race. "What''s truly terrifying is not their hardware but their software. As long as a single server is not destroyed, they won''t die and could even rise again from that server," Qin Muye explained the danger of the intelligent machine. Without going into details, the Demon Machine Emperor was at the pinnacle in terms of nanotechnology, not to mention other technological aspects. Unless their software could be obliterated, all hardware would have to be destroyed physically. This was not an easy task, and Qin Muye could only let these few try their hand for starters. If all else failed, he would have to ask the Death God Thanatos to come and strike temporarily. The Demon Machine Emperor might not be human, but death was still something it could possess. However, Hecate also had such authority; it remains to be seen if it would be effective. "We need plenty of projectiles, weapons," one of the Hundred-Handed Giants suddenly said. Although they didn''t understand what lightbulbs or refrigerators were and couldn''t comprehend Qin Muye''s explanation fully, they did grasp that they were facing a formidable opponent; otherwise, their mother Gaia wouldn''t have sent the three brothers to help. To spread modern hedonism throughout the Titan Divine Race was no simple task. Take, for example, the habitat of these three Hundred-Handed Giants¡ªit had not just lost network connection, but even lacked water and electricity and was almost like living in the wild. "No problem, do you have any specific requests?" Qin Muye inquired. Individuals like Hercules, Hecate, and their accompanying troops came with their weapons, and even Hecate''s subordinates brought their dry rations. Unlike these three Hundred-Handed Giants, who came with nothing but animal skins wrapped around them, it wasn''t just poverty; they looked as if they had just emerged from a primeval forest. "Heavy, the very heavy kind," another Hundred-Handed Giant added. "No problem. However, it''s not about being as heavy as possible. I''ll have someone tailor-make a set of equipment for you," Qin Muye promised. He didn''t mind these minor details. He had also considered that although the Hundred-Handed Giants were not pleasing to the eye, they were comparatively honest. Having been imprisoned deep within Tartarus by Uranos for their ugliness at birth and only released by Zeus to fight in the war, they were placed back to continue overseeing the Place of Suffering once the battle ended. Thus, Qin Muye pondered whether he could win them over; after all, they possessed the power of an 8th-tier. As for Hercules, it was also possible, but since he had already achieved fame and success, it would be more difficult to sway him. Unlike the Hundred-Handed Giants who were accustomed to hardship, a bit of temptation might be enough for them to follow Qin Muye. Nonetheless, Qin Muye did not underestimate the Hundred-Handed Giants; being honest didn''t mean they were foolish, and their monstrous nature also gave them a ferocious temperament. It was possible they were emotionally unstable, as fifty heads meant fifty different thoughts. Although there were only three Hundred-Handed Giants, there were actually one hundred and fifty minds at play. "If there are no issues, then let''s set off. We''ll head to my territory to rest first and discuss the details once we arrive," Qin Muye said, opening the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. Chapter 290: Chapter 292: Your Domain... Is Quite Unique Chapter 290: Chapter 292: Your Domain... Is Quite Unique "Your territory... it''s really quite unique," Hercules managed to say after holding back for a while. Looking at the rich Abyssal Power, it''s fortunate that these reinforcements are all rank 7 and 8, otherwise survival itself would be questionable. "It''s just a small price to pay, ''Lord Era'' is a cruel game, if you want to survive, you either cheat or go crazy," Qin Muye calmly observed as various Spirit Monsters tested the physical data of the three Giants. Hecate also felt a bit of disgust for this, as Abyss Power was not exactly a good thing, after all. "There seems to be a reflection beneath your territory?" Hecate spoke up. "Hmm, forty-five levels of Abyss, I haven''t figured out how to develop it yet, for now I can only store it," Qin Muye was not surprised that Hecate could see the Abyss beneath his Floating City. Speaking of which, Hecate was quite knowledgeable about the Evil Path, being involved in both Magic Witchcraft and magic. In the world of fairy tales, Witchcraft and magic are mostly considered evil, and only a small specific group of beings or people can release proper Magic Witchcraft. "But the modernization of your territory is really good, even better than my palace," Hecate said somewhat sentimentally. Qin Muye said leisurely, "My territory is already an interstellar society, naturally it''s much better than your palace. When you go back, I''ll set it up for you, it''s not a big problem." Indeed, in the fairy tale Netherworld, Qin Muye did have a factory where the tortured souls in the Place of Suffering worked on assembly lines to produce various products, which were then sold far and wide to various Titan Divine Races or City Kingdoms, although most actually ended up in the hands of the Titan Divine Race; City Kingdoms received very little, unless there were connections. The chief gods on Mount Olympus, leveraging their relationship with Qin Muye, completely transformed the original Ancient Greek style into a modern one. With the natural artistic sense of the Titan Divine Race, the decorations naturally matched their aesthetic taste. "Didn''t expect you to have a trick up your sleeve, is there a difference?" Hecate asked curiously. She had lived a long time and was sufficiently curious about novel things, mainly because these things could bring her pleasure. "Yes, life has become much more convenient, and for many things, you just have to call out," Qin Muye said. He had not obtained strong artificial intelligence, but he did have materials on artificial intelligence. After studying and researching, creating an AI that wouldn''t make stupid mistakes was not too difficult, although the underlying data was a bit excessive. "That''s it?" "Of course, there''s more. You can try it out yourselves. For now, you can stay in the guest house. It''s not too late to get started after I finish crafting the equipment for Briareos and the others in the next few days," Qin Muye replied. Hercules seemed eager to try, finding it all quite novel. Although his dwelling was partly modernized, it was not as completely modernized as that of Zeus, Apollo, and other chief gods. But even the luxury of electric lights and refrigerators was enough to make him very happy. As for the rest, he had thought about it, but considering he wasn''t familiar with Hades, Qin Muye, and others, he didn''t go to them to ask. The appliances in his home were gifts, to have more would require a trade-off. But this time, by coming out to help, he would get a set for free, and at first glance, it seemed to be an expensive one. "That''s really great, it saves me a lot of resources. The stuff from your factory isn''t cheap, even Hercules can''t afford it. His wife, the youth goddess Hebe, complained to me for a long time. She has seen the luxurious decoration inside the Hera Palace, the kind that''s extremely costly," Hecate said with a teasing tone. It seemed like a casual remark, but in reality, she was helping Qin Muye win over Hercules, hinting at the exorbitant cost of such modern de?cor. "No problem, although it''s a bit expensive, it still can''t compare to the favor you all are doing for me. I''ll tighten my belt but make sure each of you gets a set," Qin Muye said with a smile. Hercules was also a bit embarrassed; he felt like an old fossil unable to keep up with the times. But that was normal because these items were produced in limited quantities. Although there was a factory assembly line, Qin Muye couldn''t really mass-produce them. He was creating scarcity for marketing, targeting the high-end market¡ªotherwise, the value would decrease if too many were available. To say he was selling products was an understatement; it was more like selling services. After purchasing from his factory, customers received free home renovations and installations, even free perpetual after-sales service, and damage returns. What Qin Muye was cultivating wasn''t business, but connections. What good was it to treat transactions with 6th, 7th, and 8th-tier Divine beings as mere business when using them to build a network of relationships was more profitable? Moreover, the work was done by souls who didn''t require wages or provisions, nor did they have holidays¡ªthe labor cost was zero. As for the cost of materials, they were mined from fairytale stories and not Qin Muye''s resources, so he was only providing the technology and guidance. From the start, it was a business without any capital investment, so there was no possibility of loss. And this Titan Divine Race kept saying how expensive things were, but in reality, they didn''t care about the price at all. Even Qin Muye didn''t care about the price¡ªhe was giving discounts openly and in secret, or just giving things away due to familial ties. He only worried about insufficient goodwill, afraid of unexpected issues, or else he could have invited all the chief gods from the Titan Divine Race such as Apollo and Athena over. Of course, these chief gods had also been considering approaching Qin Muye in the past few days, especially Ares, the War God, who was quite interested and even offered to bring along his army and many offspring to help. But Qin Muye turned him down, preferring to keep a respectful distance from gods of their level, as he still harbored apprehensions. Ares was no saint. If Ares really did come over, perhaps the Demon Machine Emperor could have been dealt with without the help of Hecate or Hercules, and it could have even been possible to easily steamroll through the entire Warlock Dynasty server. After all, Ares was the War God. In one-on-one combat, he was not as strong as Hercules with great strength, but there''s a difference between an army and individual valor. However, in terms of personality, Qin Muye still leaned toward Hercules, who at least could be categorized as one of the good guys. "I really can''t thank you enough, Dionysus. Hebe has always wanted a liquid crystal display screen that can stream an entire series of youth dramas. I wanted to buy one, but unfortunately, I don''t have enough resources," Hercules said, sounding quite pleased. "Hercules, I have to remind you that streaming is about the set-top box, not the display screen. I think, apart from the light, fridge, and water heater, you probably don''t know how to use any other appliances," Hecate said, exasperated. "Actually, I can use air conditioning. Once it''s on, it''s very cool. And with ice-cold spirits, even if Helios''s chariot pulled by fire horses flew over my head, I wouldn''t feel the heat," Hercules confessed, a bit embarrassed. Helios is the Sun God, not Apollo. Apollo is actually the God of the Arts. "I think you should watch fewer gladiator fights and surf the internet more. I don''t want Hebe''s husband to be laughed at as a bumpkin when she goes out," Hecate said, somewhat speechless. She thought that pleasures too had their levels, and Hercules''s way of enjoyment was already outdated. "..." Hercules wanted to say that he had once punched through a computer screen in his excitement, but he thought better of it and remained silent, as it wasn''t exactly a proud moment. During this conversation between Hercules and Hecate, Qin Muye did not interject but was chatting with Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Hell. Its size was enormous, as big as a water buffalo, and each head had its own thoughts, so Qin Muye asked them whether they wanted dog food or meat. This led to a disagreement among the three heads: one liked dog food, another preferred canned food, and one, more peculiarly, wanted to eat vegetarian to balance meat and veggies. The special dog food and canned food that Qin Muye provided were not ordinary; they were made specifically for Cerberus''s taste and nervous system. Normal people might find it hard to stomach, but Cerberus devoured it eagerly. As for work, if you can''t pay a salary, you should at least ensure good food, drinks, and entertainment. You can''t exploit them like the souls pulled from the Place of Suffering. Who knows when you might need their help again? So, it was best to establish a good relationship now to ensure future cooperation. Chapter 291: Chapter 293: Strong Evidence - Alloy Fire Gun Chapter 291: Chapter 293: Strong Evidence - Alloy Fire Gun "A Random Dungeon Scroll, an Epic Elf Queen Reclassification Certificate, an Advanced Treasure Golden Vein, and... a Low-Level Alloy Fire Gun?" Qin Muye looked at the four items that had come out of the four Heroic Golden Treasure Chests. The others were all right, but what in the world was this Alloy Fire Gun, especially a low-level one? [Golden Vein] [Level: Advanced] [Attribute] [Gold Coin Production in Territory +100%] [Daily Gold Coin Production: 1000 pieces] It was probably the percentage that qualified it as advanced; producing 1000 gold coins a day was just an extra. But what baffled him was the Alloy Fire Gun, which was a low-level treasure. This was absurd; he had never seen a low-level treasure come out of a Golden Treasure Chest. Maybe the Spirit Monster under his command had overdrawn its luck. [Alloy Fire Gun] [Level: Low-Level~???] [Attribute] [None] [Introduction: Includes a single bullet, can be used for suicide or homicide, destroyed after use] [Tip: Said to be a type of incriminating evidence; using it will destroy evidence of a major event] "From low-level to question mark? So, does that mean its lower limit is very low, but its upper limit is potentially very high, making it a perfect trump card?" "Just, it''s some kind of incriminating evidence; I hope it''s not too much of a hot potato." Qin Muye was somewhat exasperated; how could "Lord Era" stuff just about anything into a treasure box? He suspected this Alloy Fire Gun''s function could be instant death, affecting everyone from top dogs to weaklings, and that this gun was of the type that would be scrapped after one use. Upon inspection, it appeared to be just an ordinary fire gun, the only difference being that it was made entirely of alloy. Qin Muye casually stuffed it into his inventory, considering it a potential major weapon that might come in handy. As for its being incriminating evidence and evidence of a major event, that was none of Qin Muye''s concern. The event had already happened, and if the evidence itself had been lost, there could hardly be a day for reversal. Besides, anyone capable of crafting such a bizarre fire gun was certainly no ordinary person. After some thought, Qin Muye began to contemplate whether or not to enter the dungeon. Four Golden Treasure Chests had yielded only one item; luck was still not on his side. Perhaps all the luck had gone into that Alloy Fire Gun. As for the Elf Queen''s Reclassification Certificate, not only did it require a female from the Elf Clan, but also a territory related to elves, which was a significant limitation. But the innate Talent it provided was undoubtedly exceptional; after all, it was an Epic profession. If it weren''t for the fact that Qin Muye couldn''t reclassify himself, he would have done so immediately. This item was akin to a Devil Fruit, containing not textual records but a peculiar life force. Qin Muye had no intention of selling it; he planned to try to modify it himself to see if he could decipher the differences between Epic and Rare Levels. Now, all his Spirit Monster heroes were ranked as Rare, and he contemplated whether he could artificially create Epic-level ones, turning all their professions from the lowest Rare to the lowest Epic. This way, they would have an advantage in future assaults beyond this world. Qin Muye had hoped to find something useful in the Golden Treasure Chests. While the items were indeed impressive, none were immediately useful. And the Alloy Fire Gun? Using it to fight the Demon Machine Emperor? That was no longer using a cannon to kill a mosquito but rather, a waste. He certainly didn''t think the Demon Machine Emperor could contend with Hercules, Hecate, or the Hundred-Handed Giants. Being hard to kill was one thing, but the opponent absolutely lacked any capacity to resist. Having the Gold Vein dumped into the Supplies Warehouse by Black Hand, Qin Muye stored the rest in his inventory. After letting the Spirit Monsters open the treasure box, Qin Muye felt somewhat disheartened, as there seemed to be nothing of use. "I just wish they would start an event soon, I''m in need of points." Since this long-term mission did not come with point rewards, his points hadn''t risen in quite a while. "Master, the equipment for the three Hundred-armed Giants is ready. Would you like to review them?" Black Hand asked Qin Muye through the Magic Network. Hearing this, Qin Muye perked up¡ªit had been a while since he took any action, as he was waiting for the Hundred-armed Giants'' equipment to be ready. Sharpening the axe does not hinder the chopping of firewood, and though crushing force was possible, he mustn''t be careless. Underestimate the enemy strategically, but always take them seriously tactically. Thus, it was better to be cautious, for capsizing in the gutter would be rather interesting. Qin Muye instantly teleported over and saw three ferocious giants covered in steel armor, each with fifty very flexible heads and carrying various weapons in one hundred hands. Surrounding them were piles of iron spheres, which weren''t solid but packed with explosives, pollutants, and more on the inside. Initially, the Hundred-armed Giants would launch the spheres, causing not only impact damage from the spheres themselves but also triggering the internal explosions for a second round of damage. However, this second damage was just icing on the cake; the real reliance was on the powerful throws from the giants, who Qin Muye believed could pierce through the heavens if they really exerted themselves. Even the strongest bodies of the Demon Emperor Machine might be scrapped if struck by these. The quantity of spheres thrown at once depended on how many were available next to the Hundred-armed Giants. The least they could throw was a thousand in an instant, enough to rupture the heavens and leave countless holes; whether one could even fly in the sky was uncertain. This was just the first wave of attack, and the second would naturally be Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss providing fire cover, saving the landing battles and boarding battles led by Hercules and the Hundred-armed Giants for the last wave. They must first cripple them before sending the 7th and 8th tiers in case they run away. This was why preventing the enemy from leaving was crucial, else how could they be completely eliminated. "We really like the armor you gave us," said one Hundred-armed Giant in a deep, resonant voice, his other armor pieces jiggling like tumors as he moved. Given the fifty heads, the armor on the Hundred-armed Giant was specially designed by Qin Muye for flexibility, and there was no need to worry about the weight since it was made from a synthesized special metal. "The weapons are also very useful. I promise to chop off the Demon Machine Emperor''s head and present it to you as a gift," another Hundred-armed Giant added. These weapons were also custom-made. Although the Hundred-armed Giants had many heads and needs, Qin Muye had even more Spirit Monsters under his command. By summoning five hundred Spirit Monsters to collect opinions and summarize feedback, one-on-one intimate service could definitely meet the demands. Each Hundred-armed Giant had fifty minds, hence their requirements for weapons varied: some preferred swords, some hammers, and others bows and arrows, among others. This was not an issue; in fact, it was advantageous as the variety of weapons could compensate for the disadvantages of the giants'' large size. Large size had its benefits, but also drawbacks, such as inconveniences in narrow spaces. "Do you need time to adapt to the new weapons? If so, how many days would you need?" Qin Muye inquired. "No need, we were born warriors," one Hundred-armed Giant stated, raising his weapon. "Alright, rest well today, and let''s prepare to take action tomorrow," declared Qin Muye. Naturally, he wouldn''t suggest starting immediately; they needed to conserve energy, and logistics and strategy updates were also necessary. While Qin Muye didn''t participate in the command, he was aware of these considerations. As for Hercules, Hecate, and others, they brought their own equipment, especially Hercules, who had mounts, chariots, swords, armors, and all sorts of divine items. The mount was the divine horse Ariang, the weapons included a sword given by Hermes, a bow and arrows gifted by Apollo, a robe provided by Athena, and a golden chest plate from the Fire God. There was also the blessed bronze chariot, pulled by horses from King Diomedes, covered with the Nemean Lion''s skin, quivers filled with Hydra blood-soaked arrows, and waist wrapped with the Amazon Queen''s belt. Also, the shield and greaves crafted from plaster, ivory, and silver and gold depicting various gods and legends, as well as the bronze jar containing Medusa''s hair, among others. Any single item from his equipment was a divine artifact. Despite seeming unarmed upon his arrival, the reveal of such items was even more dazzling than those on Hecate, truly fitting for a top-notch figure under Zeus''s command. With this array of divine artifacts bolstered by Hercules'' immense strength, Qin Muye suspected Hercules could shatter the heavens with a single strike. Chapter 292: Chapter 294: Rampage, Overwhelming Battle Chapter 292: Chapter 294: Rampage, Overwhelming Battle The massive Abyss began to shake, and whether it was Emperor Shen You, Demon Insect Dominator, Demon Machine Emperor, or even the Spirit Realm Three Demons, they all sensed Qin Muye''s movements. Although it was only a slight motion, as a major force, it naturally drew the attention of these 7th Rank beings; they were not only watching Qin Muye but also each other. And then, in an instant, the Abyss disappeared. Everyone was startled, and soon after, the Abyss reappeared, but this time it was not above the sea, but suspended in the sky, facing the Demon Machine Emperor''s celestial domain. The moment they noticed this, the entire celestial domain immediately went into alert mode, a multitude of protective measures sprang up, followed by opening fire directly. Plasma cannons, electromagnetic railguns, cruise missiles, and more blossomed towards Qin Muye''s Abyss like an opening flower. Anyone with a normal brain would know Qin Muye came with bad intentions; he definitely wasn''t thinking of ascending to the heavens and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Demon Machine Emperor, but rather exterminating him. Therefore, the Demon Machine Emperor naturally did not hesitate to open fire. Watching the artillery shells that arrived in a flash fall on the outer layer of the Exotic Realm Lock and cause ripples one after another, Qin Muye narrowed his eyes. The three-headed, hundred-armed Giant on one side was already long waiting for this moment. "Activate spatial isolation, information interference, electromagnetic interference and all other functions, so that the Demon Machine Emperor doesn''t slip away amidst the chaos," Qin Muye said calmly, looking at the blossoming firepower outside. Qin Muye was certainly not afraid of firepower, but he needed to prevent the Demon Machine Emperor, this Intelligent Machine AI, from later transferring its program to wake up on other servers or transforming into other life forms. Therefore, precaution was necessary. Invisible ripples spread out accompanied by piercing, shrill noises, forming a massive airspace. Emperor Shen You, the Demon Insect Dominator, and the Spirit Realm Three Demons spying from the sidelines couldn''t help but stall, unable to observe the specifics inside, seeing only twisted patterns. "Why would the Lord of Demon Soil take issue with the Demon Machine Emperor?" these 7th Rank beings all had this doubt in their minds. You should know there was no conflict between the two, and it wasn''t feasible for them to take action so abruptly. If it had been against the Spirit Realm, hardly anyone would wonder, as the Spirit Realm Three Demons had always been blocking the way, but a move against the celestial domain, that indeed was strange. Yet, no one intervened, because within it, they felt a heart-palpitating power. "Master, the hundred-armed Giant is ready and can act at any moment," Black Hand spoke. "Then let''s make a move," Qin Muye said indifferently. "Yes, inform the hundred-armed Giant that it can take action," Black Hand transmitted Qin Muye''s order through the Magic Network. The order was quickly relayed, and each face of the three-headed hundred-armed Giant showed ferocity, making their already ugly features even more terrifying. Before the Spirit Monsters could react, they found that all of the huge iron spheres had been thrown empty. The speed was so fast that it left the Spirit Monsters in awe. And it wasn''t just the Spirit Monsters who failed to react in time; even the Demon Machine Emperor on the other side was taken by surprise. The protective barrier was smashed to pieces, causing massive explosions, and then the remaining iron spheres charged straight into the celestial domain. This was a city made purely of steel, constructed of various mechanical parts. The iron spheres, bearing incomparable impact force, fell in it, creating meteor-like effects upon landing, not only causing enormous cavities but also stirring up violent impacts. The entire celestial domain trembled as a result, with parts even fracturing. The huge noise naturally made the 7th Rank beings outside, who were investigating, realize one thing - a battle had started, and it was not a small commotion. "Lord of Demon Soil, why have you come unprovoked to my celestial domain?" The Demon Machine Emperor feigned weakness. But Qin Muye didn''t reply; why would he bother with idle talk when they were already fighting? Of course, his intention was to directly obliterate the opponent. "Arm ourselves, and when we get close, attack," Pigeon said with seriousness in her voice, as one by one, the Spirit Monsters activated their Demon Statue Level Mechas and braced themselves for battle. ``` He wasn''t talking about wearing armor, but rather piloting a mecha. Hercules, fully armed, was controlling a bronze chariot, a group of strong steeds pulling it forward, with the godly steed Ariang at the lead, ready to charge at any moment. Hecate, too, was no longer her usual self, but rather revealed her true form as the triple-formed goddess. Three bodies standing back to back, each holding torches, ropes, and various divine artifacts in her hands. With her assistance, a path formed between the Abyss and the realm beyond the heavens, ensuring that regardless of how the Demon Machine Emperor tried to flee, there would always be a pathway leading to his hiding place. Hecate is the goddess of crossroads, as well as the goddess of witchcraft magic, the queen of ghosts, the Hell Goddess, and the triple-formed deity. In her true form, even Hercules felt overshadowed and could only agree that her strength matched her transcendental status. The instant the two vast suspended realms connected, Hercules drove his bronze chariot across, and terrifying divine power surged forth. By the time the Spirit Monsters reacted, Hercules had already charged into the realm beyond the heavens. With that single assault, a terrifying force ravaged the entire steel city within that realm, and within a moment, the already battered world beyond the heavens... cracked open. Qin Muye witnessing this felt his scalp tingle, as just Hercules alone seemed capable of breaking through the Demon Machine Emperor''s defenses. This was an overwhelming display of power. No wonder Cerberus didn''t dare to show his teeth to Hercules; after all, Cerberus had been severely beaten by Hercules and even captured and taken to the Mortal World. That was a deep grudge, and yet, in their current meeting, Cerberus still behaved with utmost submission. Hecate was somewhat surprised at this sight, questioning the strength of this great enemy they faced, which seemed quite weak. But the Hundred-Handed Giant paid no mind to this, his enormous form stepping onto the path to the realm beyond the heavens, wielding various weapons with a destructive force on par with Hercules. The Hundred-Handed Giant held Qin Muye in high regard, not only providing fine food and drink but even sending them equipment, which was something even his father Uranos had never done for them. So when it came to destruction, he was quite ruthless. With one strike, the close-by intelligent machines were reduced to dust; it was considered fortunate if one could find an intact piece of equipment, which would mean the Hundred-Handed Giant had been merciful. Before the power of the eighth Rank, the seventh Rank Demon Machine Emperor was as weak as clay, completely defenseless. Seeing this, Hecate might have been puzzled, but she had agreed to help Qin Muye, so she simply waved her hand, leading her attendants such as Empusa and Lamia, who were like demonic handmaidens, towards the realm beyond the heavens. White Dove, Tie Gu, and the rest had no choice but to follow as well. "This is a bit different from what I had imagined..." Qin Muye had thought they would beat the Demon Machine Emperor like a dog, but he hadn''t expected his adversary to be so ineffective, failing to even show his face while the entire realm beyond the heavens had already been crippled. If it weren''t for Qin Muye forcibly stabilizing the entire realm beyond the heavens using spatial isolation, it would have likely already fallen apart. "It seems I have underestimated the power of this Rank." With his identity as the son of Hades, Dionysus, the strong ones he met usually treated him with a junior''s respect, so he never really saw them in combat. The only time was when the second-generation Divine King and his wife and the Ocean God couple made a move to defeat the weak Satan, and it didn''t even seem like they were going all out. Hercules, however, went all out from the start, smashing the realm beyond the heavens, and Qin Muye didn''t even know if he had used his full strength. "Lord of Demon Soil, stop fighting. I am willing to submit, I am willing to serve you," the Demon Machine Emperor began to plead. The entire realm beyond the heavens was him, but the Titan Divine Race was too fierce. Before he could even speak of surrender, he had been beaten to within an inch of his life. Were it not for his peculiar life form, had it been Emperor Shen You or the Demon Insect Dominator in his place, they might have been annihilated by Hercules'' charge in the bronze chariot. Keep in mind, even Hercules'' steed Ariang possessed the strength of the seventh Rank. "No need to hold back, I want his life," Qin Muye instructed Hercules and the others, fearing they might spare their foe. Realizing Qin Muye wasn''t stopping and was, in fact, after his life, the Demon Machine Emperor had no choice but to fight with desperation. "You forced this upon me, it was you!!! Requesting activation of the Rectification Agreement!!!" A mechanical voice rang out, surprising Qin Muye, as that cold voice carried a strange despair, like a stone afraid of dying. Well, the Demon Machine Emperor was, after all, an intelligent AI. Just that Qin Muye didn''t expect him to still have a trump card at this point, which certainly wasn''t something he had anticipated. ``` Chapter 293: Chapter 295: Timeline Convergence, Rectification Agreement è·¯ Codename Heavenly Net Chapter 293: Chapter 295: Timeline Convergence, Rectification Agreement ¡¤ Codename Heavenly Net "Rectification Agreement application in progress, applicant Mechanical Emperor Sky Net type subprogram Spark group Yuanshi Tianzun model... connecting to network..." "Connection failed, World Energy Level insufficient, do you wish to forcibly activate the Rectification Agreement?" An indifferent mechanical voice echoed and spread out, startling Qin Muye as well, for he hadn''t expected the Demon Machine Emperor to be merely a subprogram. And what sort of patchwork monster was this¡ªSky Net, Spark, Yuanshi Tianzun all in one? Fortunately, the network connection had failed. "Lord of Demon Soil, spare my life, I will leave this world, otherwise I will be forced to activate the Rectification Agreement." Different from the indifferent mechanical voice, the voice of the Demon Machine Emperor, though also mechanical, carried a tone of self-awareness and pleading¡ªclearly, it did not wish to forcibly activate the Rectification Agreement either. Qin Muye speculated that this definitely affected him, but what could be done about an impact? Who knew if the other party would actually leave? With things having come this far, he had to take decisive action. What if the other party, like him, called in their own reinforcements? Considering the Demon Machine Emperor was just a subprogram, becoming self-aware only due to the inability to connect to the network, if it really went back and shamelessly begged the main program, Qin Muye would be in big trouble if the real Mechanical Emperor arrived. Therefore, there was no choice but to kill him first. "Forcibly activate the Rectification Agreement!!!" Without receiving a response from Qin Muye, the Demon Machine Emperor knew there would be no agreement, so it had no choice but to forcibly activate the Rectification Agreement amidst its roar of anger. "Rectification Agreement forcefully activating, Spark Source burning in progress." The indifferent voice came once again as a cube with peculiar patterns emerged, emitting a brilliant glow. Within the glow, intense and varied colors shimmered, while the original Demon Machine Emperor gradually faded into nothingness. "Damn, there''s actually a Spark Source, isn''t that straight out of Transformers???" Qin Muye was completely shocked. He recognized it¡ªthis was indeed the Spark Source from Transformers. And it turned out to be possessed by the Demon Machine Emperor, moreover, it was the core of its activation. Now, the Demon Machine Emperor was using the Spark Source to force the activation of the Rectification Agreement, essentially risking its own life in the process. As the colorful radiance continued to spread, a massive void was opened. "Connecting to network... Connection successful, requesting permission..." Through the void, Qin Muye saw countless terrifying creatures roaming within the endless colors. Winged butterflies of Chaos fluttered, the all-seeing Ba?i Ze?, the spirit cat walking between life and death, the heart-monkey scribing everything under the Bodhi tree¡ªa paradoxical existence swimming among them, occasionally stirring up splashes in the brilliant colors. "This... Damn!!!" Qin Muye no longer knew how to describe the scene, but these fearsome beings were just the tip of the iceberg compared to the colors; he was sure what he was seeing were paradoxes¡ªa cat that was both alive and dead, monkeys representing the infinite, and so on. Soon after, a glittering dodecahedron appeared, accepting the Demon Machine Emperor''s Rectification Agreement request from within the endless Shadow. Qin Muye glanced at it, knowing that this was the true body of the Mechanical Emperor, a powerful silicon-based life form free-floating within the colors. The next moment, Qin Muye felt an indescribable presence glance at him, and in that instant, his consciousness spanned the entire past and future, roaming the cosmic universe. He saw the Rectification Agreement take effect, intelligent machines ruling the entire world. He saw high-dimensional demons invading, the real world overlapping with the Spirit Realm, everything turning into desire. He also viewed the expansion and invasion of the Insect Race, everything being devoured into extinction, even the world itself transformed into food. Furthermore, he witnessed the final Reincarnation, the world sinking into silence, everything returning to Chaos, whether Magicians, Insect Race, or Intelligent Machines, all becoming one with Chaos, without distinction of self or others. As his vision elevated, an array of Knowledge coursed through his mind¡ªfrom the arrival of the Insect Race, the unexpected descent of the Demon Machine Emperor, the discovery by Warlocks of the Power within emotions, to the birth of Evil Demons within the Spirit Realm. All things from beginning to end formed a vast torrential flow of time, shaping various secrets that appeared in his mind, eventually forming numerous timelines with this current moment as the center. At last, all timelines converged, the upstream of time was fixed, and the era named Sky Net Era became this world''s final outcome. "Ugh~" Qin Muye''s vision returned to his own body, his physical discomfort causing him to begin retching. Even his human form was affected, with Magic Power writhing beneath the skin''s surface. Seeing this, the Shadow quickly came over to support him, and a flurry of Magic was released continuously: "Master, are you alright?" "It''s nothing, did you see just now? That terrifying presence actually...cough..." Qin Muye coughed out a large number of abyssal clots from his mouth, clearly uncomfortable. "Master...we didn''t see anything just now, only the Demon Machine Emperor forcibly initiating the Rectification Agreement," Black Hand hesitated before speaking. Qin Muye truly wanted to say something but then heard the final decree of the Demon Machine Emperor. "Authority granted, Rectification Agreement initiation complete, codename: Sky Net." "Timeline deviation detected, correction program about to take effect." After the cold mechanical voice finished speaking, it disappeared, and the original Spark Source at that moment also turned into a stone. But sweat was pouring down Qin Muye''s forehead because the Demon Machine Emperor was dead, yet the corresponding Rectification Agreement in his long-term mission had not been completed. Moreover, he was certain that the timeline of his own world had been secured, and no matter how he tried to change it, the Sky Net Era would arrive. And it seemed they intended to correct him? How could this be corrected? "Black Hand, have Hercules and the others return, the rest go and receive the inheritance of the Demon Machine Emperor," Qin Muye said, his voice hoarse. After Black Hand hurriedly made the arrangements, he then asked, "Master, are you alright?" "Are you sure you didn''t see those gorgeous colors and the paradoxes swimming among them?" Qin Muye asked again. "No, I only saw the Spark Source being consumed, and before that, you had a moment of absence," Black Hand didn''t know what had happened to Qin Muye, but he also knew that it was definitely not a minor issue. Soon, Hercules and the others came back. As soon as they entered, Qin Muye asked the same question. The answers he received were surprisingly consistent¡ªthey hadn''t seen anything unusual. Qin Muye fell silent, then his gaze landed on the so-called Alloy Fire Gun in his inventory¡ªa piece of incriminating evidence. ''Silence a witness?'' Since they called it evidence, he was certain that the difficulty of this long-term event might be great, but it definitely shouldn''t reach such an extent. Because that was a surefire deadly situation¡ªtimeline secured, the only future result being the Sky Net Era. He speculated that whether he killed the Demon Machine Emperor or the Demon Insect Dominator, the same result would be triggered. "What''s happened?" Hecate was puzzled. Wasn''t everything going smoothly? "Big problem, the future has been locked," Qin Muye took a deep breath and said gravely. "Perhaps the three of Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos should be called upon, though they preside over destiny and are not easily approached," Hecate suggested. The three of them were the Fates, who controlled the destiny of life and death through time. But Qin Muye shook his head and said, "No, they won''t do. To resolve this, I reckon only Chaos Chaos stepping in would suffice." "Is it that serious? But Chaos is merely the existence of Chaos, without self-awareness," Hecate was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. "That''s why it''s troublesome, and the crisis will come soon. The enemy is a being from the future, it wouldn''t be impossible to have robots capable of matching you," Qin Muye knew the future belonged to the era of Sky Net, not a singular point in time, but the entire future where the server called Warlock Dynasty could be renamed the Sky Net Era. Not just Tier 8, it was not impossible for Tier 9 to appear. As such, Qin Muye also felt greatly troubled. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning emerged in the sky, and a vast space-time rift appeared not far from the territory. A muscular figure squeezed out from the space-time rift. "Terminator!!!" Qin Muye cursed, he did not expect this Sky Net to actually be the Sky Net he had imagined. The figure was completely naked, and then with the electromagnetic force in the air, a massive storm formed. Sky Net had truly sent a Terminator from the future to correct the timeline. Chapter 294: Chapter 296: When the Terminator Uses Magnetic Field Rotation Chapter 294: Chapter 296: When the Terminator Uses Magnetic Field Rotation "There is no sign of life, nor a soul in sight, just a pure puppet, yet it possesses power comparable to the gods," Hecate said with a trace of solemnity. Hearing this, Qin Muye was certain of one thing: the Terminator was a Level 8 entity. To be honest, this was indeed somewhat absurd, but thinking about how his future timeline had been completely tightened meant one thing: no matter how powerful he was, the opponent could grow stronger than him and then annihilate him. Clang~ Sparks flew. Qin Muye didn''t have time to react when the Terminator had already blasted a huge hole through the Mysterious Lock. Then, it was abruptly blocked by Hercules. The exchange between the two was too swift. Let alone a spirit monster, even Qin Muye couldn''t clearly see their battle. But Hercules, true to his name as the god of great strength, was genuinely unmatched in personal bravery. After a few seconds of combat, he forcibly chopped off the Terminator''s head with a sword. Yet the Terminator did not die. Its body, like mercury, relied on electromagnetic force to continuously converge, forming a massive electromagnetic field. Qin Muye could feel a heart-palpitating power emanating from it. "He controls electromagnetic force? Hercules, he is not dead yet!" Qin Muye felt somewhat queasy. Hercules didn''t need Qin Muye to remind him, as he knew this Terminator was no ordinary puppet. "Magnetic Field Rotation¡¤250,000 horsepower." Under the assistance of the electromagnetic field, the Terminator''s mercury-like body solidified, and a red light appeared in its eyes as it activated the Magnetic Field Rotation. The next instant, they were fighting once more. A moment ago, it was martial arts, but now it had shifted to a dazzling combat skill so sophisticated that even Hercules was somewhat taken aback. "Why would Sky Net interfere with Sea Tiger???" Magnetic Field Rotation wasn''t something Qin Muye spoke of lightly. This trainable superpower had practically no limits, even able to reach the level of a Creator God. Its upper limit was extremely high. 250,000 horsepower had already reached the level of breaking through fate. Luckily Hercules recognized the opponent''s terrifying aspect and pulled the battlefield away from Qin Muye''s territory during their fight. The extent of their combat had already reached tens of kilometers in destruction. Currently, it seemed that the Terminator had not yet fully deployed its full strength, and the same was true for Hercules, who was still in the stage of mutual probing. But the intensity of the battle was climbing steadily. This caused the range of destruction to grow larger and larger, a sight that also surprised Hecate. The great strength of Hercules was the strongest in the entire Olympian divine system, otherwise it would not bear the prefix "great." "Using the Terminator to load Magnetic Field Rotation, allowing the liquid metal to collaborate with scientific technology to simulate the generation of electric current from friction and form a special magnetic field as the basis." Crimson erupted continually in Qin Muye''s eyes, an enormous amount of knowledge being constantly analyzed. From the resplendent future he witnessed, knowledge about the Sky Net Era, the Cyberpunk Era, and the Virtual Data Era was dredged up from the depths of his memory. Then, traces of electric current began to emerge on his body. He was learning and researching the Magnetic Field Rotation system unique to the Terminator. The opponent could replace cells with liquid metal, and Qin Muye could replace cells with magic power. Neither were human, so the elder brother need not mention the younger. "Magnetic Field Rotation¡¤300,000 horsepower." The Terminator suddenly increased its strength, catching Hercules off guard. However, for Hercules, this was nothing. He retaliated and exploded the Terminator, even distorting the electromagnetic field with his punch. The Titan Divine Race was a spiritually oriented divine race born from the Fairy Tale World. Discussing science with these divine beings was completely like the previous dynasty''s official couldn''t be executed by the current dynasty''s imperial sword. Pure strength was quite terrifying, causing what was initially only tens of kilometers of fighting to expand to hundreds of kilometers. Qin Muye had already evolved the electric current into Magnetic Field Rotation on his side. "Hercules, how long can you hold on?" Qin Muye asked from afar. "This thing is too strange. Although it has power comparable to divine beings, making it somewhat difficult to kill, it''s too rigid. Moreover, it seems like it can only unleash its power bit by bit, as if it''s trying to delay time," Hercules was continually having the upper hand, even though the opponent had already opened to 300,000 horsepower of Magnetic Field Rotation, but Hercules was still able to suppress it easily. He could even chat with Qin Muye during breaks in their fight. Otherwise, if Hercules really couldn''t withstand it, Hecate would also make a move. "Alright, you hold on for a while, I''ll impart something to you, listen carefully..." [You are explaining techniques to Hercules...] Under the enhancement of advanced academics, the various professional terminologies that Hercules originally couldn''t understand were also broken down one by one, and soon progressed from electrical currents to magnetic field rotation. "Magnetic Field Rotation¡¤50,000 horsepower!" Electromagnetic burst, the current stimulated on his body, resembled Zeus himself. His shield surged, tearing apart the Terminator''s electromagnetic field, and terrifying thunder erupted in Hercules''s hands, forming a huge storm with fearsome gales, making the Terminator seem like it was put into a blender and mashed up. As a divine being, Hercules was naturally a strong figure, and with divine power to drive the magnetic field rotation, he was much more powerful than the Terminator. The strength of the Terminator was fixed, only gradually depending on energy for activation, but Hercules''s strength itself was greater than the Terminator''s, and with his battle-hardened experience and the skills imparted by Qin Muye, he was naturally stronger than the Terminator. The Terminator was skilled, but Hercules had both attributes and skills combined, naturally higher by a notch. Moreover... Qin Muye discovered that this was not a normal magnetic field rotation system but a bionic mode. That meant it was likely a knock-off produced by Sky Net, not the genuine Sea Tiger System, just resembling it and carrying the name. "Damn, compatibility failed..." Qin Muye couldn''t help but complain, finding himself locked in the 50,000 horsepower magnetic field rotation. Qin Muye realized that human cells and magic power have limitations, after all, it wasn''t the real Sea Tiger magnetic field rotation, only machinery could bring out its strongest effect, neither the fleshly body nor the energy ecosystem could achieve higher levels of explosion. Unless Qin Muye was willing to switch to a mechanical ascension. But switching was not possible, if not, he would adapt it to what he could manage. "It''s merely leveraging the small against the large, if electromagnetic force won''t do, then use another force to supplement it." Qin Muye wanted not only to annihilate the Terminator but also to crack the opponent''s system, then... find a way to escape. Otherwise, what else could he do, the opponent had even intertwined timelines, and he himself didn''t have that capability. "Hercules, are you listening?" Qin Muye''s mind was flooded with numerous formulas colliding with each other, generating all sorts of new ideas and techniques. Hecate saw that Qin Muye was emitting a black and crimson fog all over his body, occasionally dropping pea-sized crystals, knowing that he was in overload operation. "I''m listening, go ahead." Hercules replied. Hercules was now a bit excited, just having amplified with Magnetic Field Rotation¡¤50,000 horsepower, he felt he had leaped to another level, ready for more good stuff. "Inside your body..." [You are explaining techniques to Hercules...] Qin Muye instructed Hercules to use the electromagnetic force in magnetic field rotation as a foundation to start triggering the remaining three basic forces. As for it being unscientific or pseudoscientific? With those present, whether it was Qin Muye, Hecate, Hercules, or even the Terminator opposite them, which one was scientific? If the opponent is unscientific, and one still talks about science, wouldn''t that be foolish? Who hasn''t cheated? Whether Hercules understood or not didn''t matter, as long as he knew how to do it. After Qin Muye finished speaking, a flicker of understanding flashed in Hercules''s eyes, then he sheathed his weapon and shield and grabbed the Terminator''s skull with his right hand. "Magnetic Field Rotation..." The Terminator seemed to sense the danger, trying to reach fifty thousand horsepower of strength. But Hercules was faster. "Dionysus''s Dark Star!" Space collapsed, forming a massive black hole, with brilliant starlight exploding in an instant. The terrifying power swept through the entire world, shattering a huge hole in the original atmosphere, and the residual energy that burst forth caused Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss domain to sway. If not for Hecate promptly using her divine power to protect it, it would likely have been overturned by this move. Chapter 295: Chapter 297: Dionysuss Dark Star Chapter 295: Chapter 297: Dionysus''s Dark Star [Extra update garble, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] "Sorry, I can''t do that." "Being soaked in nourishment liquid, it seems to have entered a dormant state and stopped developing." Black Hand responded. "However, there''s something I need to mention. Just now, when I was releasing Dionysus''s Dark Star, I discovered that this Iron Man Puppet wasn''t combat personnel; it''s more like bait, seemingly connected to some existence in time," Hercules hesitated for a moment before speaking. "A world that cannot accommodate the Transcendent?" Hecate was piqued. "Dionysus, that move was truly powerful. Perhaps, even Zeus might be killed by me... cough, well, I never intended to kill the King of Gods," Hercules said excitedly. "Hmm, filled with Dead Silence, even Chaos Chaos would be eroded into a common person in time," Qin Muye said absently. "You all must be tired, why don''t you go and rest for a bit," Qin Muye said, looking at the energetic Hercules and the others. "Well, let''s see. I do have another world, but if the Transcendent were to go, it would probably cool off," Qin Muye quipped. "Hercules, if you were to go all out, do you have the capability to destroy this world?" Qin Muye asked with a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Even if I could, I wouldn''t help you, Dionysus, destroy the world." "I didn''t see that coming, but I guess it might just be a day or two away. By then, it might not just be one Iron Man Puppet, but an army of them," Hercules said. "Then you keep busy, I''ll go back to tinkering with your Dark Star," Hercules said nonchalantly, leaving on his own. "How much strength did you use in that move?" Qin Muye was sure Hercules hadn''t given his all; otherwise, he would have blown up half the world. "Do you want me to come? But it''s not yet necessary to destroy the world, is it? If it''s as serious as Hercules described, I think the Olympian Gods would be willing to join the fight, but you''ll have to offer enough benefits," Hecate neither explicitly agreed nor did she refuse outright. "Have you seen when the next wave will appear?" "Yes, Master," Black Hand said, hurrying over with his people. "I knew it. No wonder it was so easily resolved; it looks like it''s a coordinate," Qin Muye said, unchanging in expression, for the opponent''s strength was indeed as such. "I hope for a bit of a surprise." Qin Muye sighed, regretting that the Spark Source was completely damaged; otherwise, he would have been happier. "One-tenth? No, not even half that. I used only 30% of my strength against that Iron Man Puppet; the opponent was too weak," Hercules said. "A baby? What''s the situation?" Qin Muye was completely confused. How could the Demon Machine Emperor, an Intelligent Machine, possibly adopt a baby, especially when the other party was no saint. "The move is quite good, name is a bit...tryhard." "Really, if you don''t believe it, next time I''ll take you to see for yourself," Qin Muye replied. "Really, there''s such a magical world?" Although Hecate was curious, she had no desire to go see for herself; listening was one thing, but actively seeking danger was another. "Master, the Spark Source has been found, but it''s completely damaged. However, besides that, a baby was also found," Black Hand reported to Qin Muye within the Magic Network. There''s a difference even between the 8th tiers. The Olympian Divine System wants to expand, but the entire fairy tale world is already theirs. To expand further, they would give a world like Uranos did, like this server where Qin Muye resides. Don''t be fooled by their casual chats and nonsensical talks with Qin Muye; after all, he is a Titan Divine who has lived unknowable eons. However, he still has a Random Dungeon Scroll, and with luck, he could definitely open another world. From this, one can see that Hercules completely misunderstood the principle of that move, but he knew how to release it. One could say his scholarly skills are impressive, teaching him was surely the lowest-level use of it to swap magics. But Qin Muye is not in the mood right now, so he''s also not in a hurry. But the problem is, Qin Muye thinks this world is beyond saving; he doesn''t believe Zeus could compete with the timing of the colorful world-gathering, not even Chaos Chaos, which is a bit of a stretch. By then, the pressure would be on the Olympian Divine System, and if they wanted to secure their positions, they would have to face the Heavenly Net and the converging timelines. Changes could still develop a special system, not just for combat, but also useful for development and civil life. They could also complete some activities in the territory advancement tasks. After having a look, Hecate took her people back to rest as well. Unlike her, Hercules wasn''t curious and continuously tried to break through to ninety thousand units of magnetic field rotation on his own, but unfortunately, he couldn''t manage it and finally had to convert it back into the Dark Star of the four basic forces. Hercules''s values were still sound¡ªhe had no problem saving the world, but asking him to destroy it was much too hard for him. Hercules looked at Qin Muye in a somewhat shocked manner. He hadn''t expected Qin Muye to entertain such a thought, which concerned the lives of an entire world. Destroying the entire world was seen as a shortcut to completing long-term activities. Regrettably, he could only progress with the Dark Star because magnetic field rotation wasn''t compatible with them, only suitable for the Terminator. Didn''t you lock the timeline? Then he could simply blow up the world, which would qualify as one of the four great apocalyptic crises, making Qin Muye the fifth great crisis that destroyed the world early, thereby indirectly changing everything and completing the long-term activities. Qin Muye didn''t think the instance rewards could help him solve the problem of the converging timelines. Qin Muye had underestimated the power of Dionysus''s Dark Star and Hercules''s strength. Qin Muye frowned, "Bring the equipment over too; let me see what the situation really is." Qin Muye''s gaze turned toward Hecate; if Hercules could harness Dionysus''s Dark Star, then surely Hecate could learn it without a problem as well. Qin Muye shook his head, knowing what Hecate implied¡ªit was just this world after all. Qin Muye couldn''t harness Dionysus''s Dark Star because his physical condition couldn''t compare with Hercules, whose strength far exceeded that of a normal tier six, but when compared to a tier eight such as Hercules, he naturally paled in comparison. Qin Muye was somewhat numb; he hadn''t expected Hercules to name it Dionysus''s Dark Star. Qin Muye remained silent, contemplating something. The other party clearly possessed the capability to mass-produce tier eight Terminators, who also had magnetic field rotation abilities. So it would be better to wait a while. He had initially thought he would need to use fifty percent of his strength, but the outcome far exceeded Qin Muye''s expectations, yet this was normal as well¡ªif he really had to exert a great effort, the commotion wouldn''t have been nearly so minor. After all, he was an existence of tier eight, far surpassing the strength of this tier seven server. He didn''t quite understand the remaining three basic forces, but he rather preferred the electromagnetic force because its eruption later symbolized thunder, an embodiment of thunder and fire, powerful forces in Mount Olympus. In his mind, he was continuously perfecting the formation of Dionysus''s Dark Star, which was, in fact, a unique application of the four basic forces¡ªit was scientific, yet not scientific, but upon close thought, it was quite scientific. What he wanted more was to drain the entire server and then switch to another server to blend in. He could be sure that the Demon Machine Emperor would definitely not shelter a human baby for no reason¡ªthere must be some benefits to it. What he was referring to was the World of Shadows; however, it seemed to have already changed, now called the Dead Silence World where all energy was gradually depleting, progressively entering the End of Dharma age, affecting not just the Transcendent but also the scientific aspects, which would lead to the collapse of all existing systems. He now lacked the capability to destroy a world, whether it was the Abyss or something else¡ªthe essence of what was destroyed was merely the ecosystem and not the world itself. He wasn''t all muscles in his brain; in his eyes, this Terminator was merely a vanguard. The real Heavenly Net army would soon arrive, and then Qin Muye would be in big trouble. If things got severe, it might even regress to the primitive ages of eating raw meat and drinking blood. If it weren''t for Hercules''s timely intervention, this Terminator really could have reached the three hundred thousand units of magnetic field rotational force. At this moment, he finally understood why Qin Muye had previously said they were a formidable enemy¡ªit turned out they had a backup plan. Chapter 296: Chapter 298: The Baby with a Heavenly Destiny - Ji Shan Chapter 296: Chapter 298: The Baby with a Heavenly Destiny - Ji Shan [Corrupted additional update, will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the catalogue and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "Black Hand, take care of it. Make a baby bottle, oh, and diapers, baby formula, nutrition products, and so forth." Qin Muye had no choice and couldn''t leave either. "After sorting out today''s matters, I will have to take a trip to the instance world and raise Ji Shan." "All relics left by the Demon Machine Emperor have been completely received. The total destruction of the Spark Source led to his complete death, even the subprocesses in other servers spiraled into total disarray due to the loss of this Spark." "No wonder the Demon Machine Emperor left him behind. The Child of Destiny is indeed extraordinary," Qin Muye couldn''t help but remark. "It has to be at least above Epic level." "Forget it, let''s leave it for now." Qin Muye summoned the second form of the Book of the Sage, which is the Crystal Beast, transformed it into a floating long slab, and after having Black Hand prepare some bedding, placed Ji Shan on it to lay down by himself. "Could the Child of Destiny be an exception?" Qin Muye''s eyes flickered as he pondered whether relying on Ji Shan could break the deadlock? "The Outer Heaven Force has been completely eradicated." "Wow~" "A Child of Destiny to be used by me, even if this world does not allow Ji Shan to help me break through, switching to another world might work." Qin Muye''s idea was simple, he wanted to be the supreme ruler! "Tsk, what a little genius," Qin Muye comforted him, and then handed him over to... "How''s the cleanup on the battlefield going?" Qin Muye asked. "I just don''t know how Ji Shan ended up in the hands of the Demon Machine Emperor. He shouldn''t be the Child of Destiny of this world, should he?" [Bookworm: Gain an additional 100% experience when acquiring experience] [Defense Power: 0] [Attack Power: 0] [Skill] [Supreme Genius: Each level obtained includes at least Expert Level skills.] [Power: 0] [Magic] [Magic Value: 0] [Life Value: 100%] [Attribute] [Talent] [Child of Destiny: Luck MAX] [Heavenly Person''s Appearance: Each level increases 10 points of attack power, 10 points of defensive power, 10 points of strength, 10 points of knowledge, 1% life value, and 10 points of magic value.] [Innate Spiritual Wisdom: Every 10 levels increases one talent and enhances the existing talents.] [None] [None] [Hero: Ji Shan LV0] [Knowledge: 0] [Profession: None] A Tier 5 Life Class hero could easily handle making these supplies. Not all protagonists are ungrateful or greedy; if every protagonist were of that nature, how could they turn the tide? However, Qin Muye wasn''t going to raise him naive and sweet; dealing with a protagonist required a gentle approach, such as familial bonds and connections. Having just been unfrozen from suspended animation for a month, there''s no way Ji Shan could be nurtured so soon. But even so, Qin Muye didn''t mind; luck was only luck, and he believed in overcoming destiny with effort. But to give Ji Shan enough strength, first he needed a good profession. Being hungry was normal, given that Ji Shan had been soaked in nourishment liquid before, not eating directly but relying on equipment for dermal absorption to maintain normal physiological functions. He wouldn''t die, but neither would he develop; he was forever in suspended animation. And it had to be made before his opponent leveled up. Moreover, to be honest, killing enemies wasn''t much of a challenge for Qin Muye; it all depended on whether he wanted to grind or not. Furthermore, in a world possessed with extraordinary powers, the difficulty was self-evident, as those who didn''t grow up were gone. More importantly, Ji Shan was only level 0, indicating that with proper training, he absolutely could become a powerful being. Luckily, this time it was to his advantage, so Qin Muye just turned a blind eye, unless it really came to a situation disadvantageous to him, then he would think of ways to avoid it. After drinking a small bottle of designated Nourishment Liquid to stave off his hunger, Ji Shan then turned his agile eyes to observe the world. Black Hand reported. Black Hand quickly brought over a feeding bottle with Nourishment Liquid at the right temperature, and even brought clothes and diapers among other things, all freshly made. Perhaps luck could affect the development of things, but could it really affect someone''s character too? After sizing up Qin Muye, Ji Shan started crying, which left Qin Muye utterly baffled, why the crying? He was sensible in terms of education and wouldn''t put himself in a disadvantageous situation. Even if Ji Shan couldn''t address the Sky Net Era, he could still become a significant asset to Qin Muye. Estimating by appearance, barely a month old, Qin Muye didn''t dare to hold him directly, since Ji Shan''s Talent was more in wisdom rather than physical strength. In fact, Qin Muye even wondered if he had been influenced by Ji Shan''s maxed-out Luck value; otherwise, he wouldn''t have instantly concluded that Ji Shan could resolve the constrained timeline. Qin Muye decisively made arrangements and then fed Ji Shan the Nourishment Liquid. With something in his stomach, which tasted quite good, he gradually stopped crying. Looking at the infant named Ji Shan, Qin Muye couldn''t help but draw a sharp breath, "Terrifying, truly terrifying." Qin Muye was certain that the Child of Destiny in this world was Emperor Shen You, whose formidable strength allowed him to turn desperate situations into victories. Initially, he had brutally carved a path through the Exotic Realm''s Demon Worms, Demon Machines, Evil Spirits, and the Spirit Realm Three Demons, along with various magicians who sided with these three forces, eventually establishing a great unified dynasty. Qin Muye suddenly realized that it seemed no one in his territory could babysit, oh, perhaps those heroes with livestock breeding professions could take a turn? Qin Muye pondered for a moment; he definitely was out of baby formula, so he could only make do with Nourishment Liquid for now. Qin Muye also looked at the Lord advancement tasks, the conquest requirements for completely destroying forces above tier 5 had become 1/10, and the Blood Sacrifice requirement to annihilate 100,000 enemies at once was also completed, as for the Slaughter requirement to kill 500,000 enemies, he had accumulated 200,000. Even the clothes came with Attributes, as a Basic Treasure. People who delegated power readily and abandoned interests as well. This meant that in "Lord Era," it was recognized that Outer Heaven and Heavenly Net were not the same force, and even robots fragmented from the Demon Machine Emperor were counted as enemies, not of the Demon Machine Emperor alone, even those killed by Hera and others were included, though they were not our heroes, but temporary services seemed to count as his forces. So the challenge was actually great, Ji Shan''s age wasn''t just seemingly small, but had been developmentally frozen by the Demon Machine Emperor. Therefore, Qin Muye then speculated that Ji Shan was not the Child of Destiny of this world. Therefore, with an empty stomach, at first, he didn''t feel anything, but as time passed, the body''s physiological feedback kicked in, naturally leading to hunger. He wasn''t Xiong Ba; he was a legitimate person. With naturally five Skills, apart from Luck value MAX¡ªthe Child of Destiny¡ªhe also got every 10 levels as per the Epic Profession''s standard one Talent along with upgrading Talent, absurdly, the lowest skill he had acquired was Expert Level, knowing that Epic Profession maxed out at Advanced only. Luckily, Qin Muye had checked and found no damage to his body, otherwise, he would have been at a great loss. Because of isolating Abyss Power, although Ji Shan had a peculiar Talent, he was still just an infant, only zero-tier in strength, and couldn''t withstand Abyss Power, so he had to stay beside Qin Muye to be looked after all the time. An infant wasn''t a problem, as he had Random Dungeon Scrolls on hand, finding a world to survive for just about ten years was enough, unless he encountered world-destroying types, it definitely wasn''t an issue. The baby opened his eyes, seeming a bit confused, but his agile appearance made Qin Muye immediately realize that the other party was definitely a clever child. Carefully perceiving, well, he was hungry. This challenge was no less than starting with a bowl and relying on conquest for everything like the Ming Dynasty''s founder. This made Qin Muye feel that this semi-data-like state seemed a bit bizarre, not sure whether to praise it for being good or not rigorous enough. This child would definitely become one of his great generals in the future... given he grew up properly. It''s said that a goldfish in the pond is not meant for the pond; it turns into a dragon at the first sign of a storm. As long as Qin Muye didn''t mess up a good hand like Xiong Ba, it was impossible to cause a sky-rumbling dragon chant and an underwater journey at the meeting of the storm clouds. As for nurturing a thankless wretch, Qin Muye was not afraid of that; after all, it was just an infant, and guidance throughout its growth process would be adequate. And as for preparing the dowry? That was even more nonsense; firstly, the role of Lord wasn''t inheritable, and Qin Muye had no plans of soul snatching or trapping the others, he genuinely intended to nurture earnestly, this talent, with a powerful Profession grown up, could be said to have unlimited prospects. As a scholar who couldn''t truss a chicken, Qin Muye naturally knew specialization and what it was to let go. Unlike Qin Muye, the indigenous people couldn''t hold down multiple jobs. Chapter 297: Chapter 299: Lying Low and Confusion Chapter 297: Chapter 299: Lying Low and Confusion [Additional update error code; restoration at 3:50 a.m. If unable to restore, long-press the chapter in the table of contents to redownload.] ... "No, this is not our problem, it''s a problem with the world!!!" Greedy Demon roared, seemingly quite resentful. To him, he felt he should be stronger. "It''s not the Lord of Demon Soil?" Even Emperor Shen You was taken aback; things just got interesting. "More than that, the other party isn''t the Mechanical Emperor either, but another existence similar to the Mechanical Emperor. They show none of the emotions the Mechanical Emperor once possessed, like a piece of stone," Greedy Demon said, his tone laced with fear. "But whatever the case, it proves that being in the Tenth Realm of the magicians is not the end-all, there are higher realms still," Emperor Shen You never shied away from difficulties; after reaching the Tenth Realm, he felt as if he had hit the world''s ceiling, unable to advance a single step further. "The one who made a move is not the Lord of Demon Soil; the Lord of Demon Soil embodies pure evil, while the person who fought with the Mechanical Emperor does not have such evil," said Infatuated Demon, his voice tinged with apprehension. "The other side can''t possibly lose. This world is beyond saving. I must leave quickly, otherwise, once I''m monitored..." "Hmph, I don''t need your help. The world restricts us, not the other way around. They are not beings of this world," Greedy Demon said angrily, before dissipating. "Emperor Level beings, that''s impossible. This world definitely cannot have beings that surpass the limit," quivered the Demon Insect Dominator, as if recalling the days of being dominated. "Perhaps, you should calm down, or I will send you back to the Spirit Realm," Emperor Shen You said evenly. To him, each of the three demons¡ªgreed, anger, and infatuation¡ªhad their flaws, with Greedy Demon being the most prone to extreme anger. "It seems you''ve all been quite frightened," Emperor Shen You laughed lightly, then added, "But this also demonstrates something; we still have room for further advancement." "It must have been the Mechanical Emperor''s subroutine that attracted them, as it contains a Rectification Agreement to exterminate life." "If such powerful beings exist beyond the heavens, then why didn''t the Mechanical Emperor take action, instead lying dormant for so long?" Emperor Shen You was puzzled. He had clashed with the Mechanical Emperor before and knew the latter''s strength was nowhere near his own. "It''s just that the opponent is too powerful; it''s not easy for me to make contact. Moreover, if the Lord of Demon Soil is so strong, why didn''t they act, just like the Mechanical Emperor?" Emperor Shen You was puzzled about this as well. "Prepare Ghost Energy, stockpile enough resources to leave this world; for now, we can only wander in the void for some time." "The most commonly used method is to tighten the timeline; everything is predetermined, unless the Lord of Demon Soil has someone backing them, otherwise, there''s no chance." Growing stronger is an eternal theme. Only with enough strength can you survive better. Don''t look at how it throws its weight around in this world; back in its own Insect Race''s vast world, there were already countless beings of the same power level just walking around. But they did not dare to tempt Emperor Shen You or to erode him now. Emperor Shen You had desires, but he had them before too. Would desires make him unstoppable? If they couldn''t beat him, they just couldn''t. It wasn''t like the appearance of desirable emotions within him would weaken him, perhaps it might even make him stronger. They all fled from higher-energy-level worlds. To them, this world was just a minor one, so it went unnoticed. With their strength, they could just as well dominate and grow here. To them, Emperor Shen You was now consumed by both greed and infatuation, yearning for more power and utterly obsessed. The neighboring Mechanical Emperor who had been wiped out was the same¡ªit was merely a subroutine, after all; creating a copy if desired would take but a moment. Moreover, now that someone had actually broken through this limit, he was even more disinclined to believe that this world had an upper ceiling. He was more convinced that he had not yet reached that level. The recent clash of those two powerful beings was even more crucial. The extent of the impact was not vast, but the ripples that faintly emanated during the battle made Emperor Shen You realize, these were foes beyond his match. The fight between Hercules and the Terminator was nothing but physical combat, and only the last Magnetic Field Rotation and Dionysus''s Dark Star had a bit of substance; otherwise, it was mostly just a brawl, with Titan excelling in close-quarters combat. Yet even so, a flicker of zeal passed through Emperor Shen You''s eyes. But now there''s no chance left, all I can do is run away. Yet, as an Emperor of Divine Power who cultivated his own way up, Emperor Shen You doesn''t believe in this. Although he hasn''t undergone a qualitative transformation, the growth of his Divine Thought indicates that he is still getting stronger. To understand certain battle skills is even more ludicrous. Each of them is a veteran of numerous battles; how could they possibly not know how to fight? Even if his Divine Thought is growing all the time, at his level, the amount of energy is no longer the decisive factor. What he seeks is a transformation that will strengthen himself. The immense Abyss slowly receded, eventually returning to the surface of the Extreme East Sea. If not for the disappearance of the heavens beyond the sky above, everyone would have doubted whether what just happened was merely an illusion. If he really had gone, once he met with disaster, then the entire Great Nether Dynasty would fall apart¡ªand that was not what he wanted to see. The Great Nether Dynasty was his true foundation, painstakingly built not just for show but to last and be passed down. If Divine Thought really dared to probe inside, it would be torn to shreds in an instant by the magnetic field and Divine Power, and might even backlash against the intruder. Emperor Shen You completely ignored this, recalling that the Spirit Realm Three Demons once said there was a ceiling to this world, which was their level, and that there would be no stronger beings. Seeing this, Emperor Shen You went back to his own affairs, preparing to send the Envoy to probe Qin Muye''s intentions. Emperor Shen You was no fool; he wouldn''t dare extend his Divine Thought into a battle that was obviously not his to interfere with. Emperor Shen You fell silent himself; he truly hadn''t expected the Demon Soil to be so powerful that it could easily erase the existence of the Mechanical Emperor. The remaining Greedy Demon and Foolish Demon exchanged glances, saying nothing, but also dissipated. He really wanted to know why the opponent was lying in wait, with such strength, why they had cowered and settled for a corner in the past. He was of King Level, above which was Emperor Level, and the most powerful existences were the Dominator Level beings who ruled over everything before he came to this world. The entire world revolved around them, which was truly terrifying. Although he called himself a dominator, in the Insect Race''s grand world where he came from, he was just a slightly more powerful middle manager, and the true higher-ups were the Emperor Level Insect Race. The Spirit Realm Three Demons are not afraid if you''re mad or strong; they fear those with no desires at all, for if such an adversary were to make a move, they could definitely slaughter them without mercy. At this time, neither Emperor Shen You nor the Spirit Realm Three Demons, after having been entangled for so many years, had the inclination to fight anymore. The Demon Insect Dominator was not like Emperor Shen You and the Spirit Realm Three Demons, native to the land; like the Mechanical Emperor, he too was a foreign invader. The Demon Insect Dominator knew that the Insect Race and Intelligent Machines shared a very favorable characteristic: they could be mass produced. If it were the Mechanical Emperor, there might be a chance to analyze and create new Intelligent Machines, but if it were Emperor Shen You and the Spirit Realm Three Demons, probably all they could do was gaze at the special effects. To have Emperor Shen You visit in person wasn''t a move he dared make. Although he had spent his life battling against heaven and earth, that did not mean he was without fear. As a ruling emperor, he had the necessary foresight. Alongside, three twisted figures were projected over, quite blurry, and quite ugly and evil. Because the distance was too far and there were various barriers, Emperor Shen You did not know what the battle inside was like. Only the part where Hercules took the Terminators and moved away from Qin Muye''s territory to battle was observed by Emperor Shen You. Because they realized that beings stronger than themselves had been born, if they were to fight amongst themselves, their fate wouldn''t be much better. For these two Great Demons, it was good news. Being with desires meant being good friends, but a desireless stone would instill in them a sense of fear. One cannot simply watch powerful beings interact and instantly comprehend certain principles or Divine Skills. More often, it''s a case of the innocent suffering as a result of another''s misfortune. As for what one might understand from their battle? What could he possibly understand, seeing only exploding energies and bursts of both visible and invisible forces? Not even able to discern the fighters'' moves, what could be learned? This Insect Race has no good reputation across the myriad worlds; despite separating from the Insect Nest''s hive mind due to some minor incident and coming to this world, it''s clear the Rectification Agreement initiated by the Mechanical Emperor was in effect, and he was certainly within the purge range. Chapter 298: Chapter 300: New World - Tide, Life with Five Defects and Three Shortcomings Chapter 298: Chapter 300: New World - Tide, Life with Five Defects and Three Shortcomings [Additional code garble, will be restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to redownload.] "Don''t say two people are both surnamed Ji, it''s quite fated, huh?" After Qin Muye made a snide comment, he conscripted Ji Shan over. "But I''ve got to figure out a way to make some money, a small amount would do." "Tidal World? It couldn''t be the recovery of Spiritual Energy, could it? But it''s not impossible." "From a literal point of view, does this world''s energy environment operate on a cyclical basis?" "In college, I studied psychology, still an orphan, looks like this ''orphan'' status really fits the bill." "Wait a second, does this mean Ji Wuming thought he was providing psychological counseling, but was actually fortune telling, and that''s how he calculated his own demise??? " "Being single meant he had no girlfriend, thankfully he didn''t, otherwise he couldn''t afford it." "Damn~ No wonder this guy''s business is booming. You''re plagued with both congenital and other deficiencies. In any world with even a hint of the supernatural, fortune-telling is incredibly accurate." "Still got to figure out an explanation for Ji Shan''s origin, someone like me can''t adopt, I don''t meet the requirements." "Also, due to a lack of prosperity in my fate, I lose out on everything. I''m destitute but not to the point of death." "Ji Shan is the Child of Destiny, with him around I should be able to get by a little better... right?" "Although the start was a bit of a pitfall and I have some sort of calamity to face, raising a child isn''t bad, what with modern society and all." "Lacking in both prosperity and good fortune, orphaned at a young age, and fated to be a bachelor all my life... And these congenital and other deficiencies don''t count as being solitary? How could I possibly have offspring without a wife... oh, I could adopt." Qin Muye sneered. "Bad luck for you, I at least lack prosperity and good fortune. You must have lacked that along with longevity. You''ve used up your longevity, haven''t you? How else would it have been my turn?" "Let me think, my identity this time is a fortune teller under a bridge called Ji Wuming. This name is significant. Good thing I didn''t meet anyone with the last name Lv; otherwise I''d have been pronounced dead on the spot." "Thank God for the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, leading straight to the warehouse. They''ve also prepared all sorts of resources for me. Otherwise, I wouldn''t afford to support anyone with my destitute appearance." Qin Muye never thought about opposing temporary Skills; he was acknowledged to lack fortune and prosperity, so he saw no need to struggle. "Or, maybe the Simulator would work?" "Because my fate lacks prosperity, every time I went to take the related exams, various reasons caused me to miss out or fail, and hence, I can''t start a proper psychological clinic... " "Another modern world, still devoid of energy, but it seems different from the Dead Silence World?" "And just look at me, am I not disabled enough? I feel like I could apply for disability benefits with my current appearance." Qin Muye sneered again, feeling that he was about to lose control of his "human skin," and who knows when his facade might rupture. "I have an amplification in terms of cultivation and perception, so it looks like once I''m beaten down, I can indeed experience a qualitative change." Qin Muye did a quick test and, despite the pitfall nature of his fate, it did possess special effects. "This time is better, putting aside the probability of being a supporting character or a background role, which is now zero, things are finally looking up." "If spiritual energy were to recover, would I have to add points to a parchment? After all, I already possess the concept of merit. Wouldn''t it be somewhat out of place if I lacked a parchment?" [The evaluation will be based on the calamity you dispel, with the evaluation affecting the final reward.] [Accumulate 10 points of merit and dispel a calamity to be rewarded with: Lord Skill¡¤Magic Enhancement.] [Magic Enhancement: Increase the Magic Value Limit for all your troops and heroes (Rank ¡Á 1%).] [You have gained the temporary Skill: Five Deficiencies and Three Lacks.] [You have gained the Main Character Identity.] [You used a Random Dungeon Scroll. This time the instance world is: No. 8935 Tidal World.] [Five Deficiencies and Three Lacks: widower, bachelor, solitary, orphan, disabled. You have the widower and orphan. You lack prosperity and fortune. How about considering beating yourself up to see? Maybe fulfilling all five will lead to unexpected benefits...] [Randomizing your identity, the ratio this time is: Main Character (100%), Supporting Character (0%), Extra (0%).] [Main Quest Issued] After all, being so young and telling fortunes under a bridge, he''s the only one in the area doing that, and he goes every day, gets unluckier by the day, becoming more popular as he becomes more unlucky. Don''t be fooled by his appearance; underneath the human skin, he''s completely unrelated to humans. Of course, this Ji Wuming wasn''t really telling fortunes, he was giving psychological consultations, but he did it under the guise of fortune-telling. Then he stood in front of the mirror, using the "Five Elements Divine Number" leftover in his mind to calculate his own fate. What''s more important is that this unlucky lot has now been inherited by Qin Muye. Another way to put it would be that demand exceeds supply, otherwise Ji Wuming wouldn''t have been able to live so long if there was truly nothing at all; without Qin Muye, Ji Wuming would probably just live in poverty, unless he really had a shortage of life span. The five deficiencies and three lacks on Ji Wuming are skills, but if they were on Ji Wuming, they would definitely be something akin to destiny. Just like the prince on the white horse might always encounter stories but inherently has the charisma of a prince, the wipeout engine causes a wipeout around him yet gives him a sharp historical perception. Now, these five deficiencies and three lacks are the same; they bring him enhancements in his cultivation. With his regeneration ability, not to mention being maimed, even if he were to be blended into pieces in a mixer and then reshaped, he could still recover. The origin doesn''t really matter; a baby couldn''t possibly have too many problems, at most it would just require an investigation. Adoption isn''t something you can just do by visiting an orphanage, spending some money, and then taking someone away; it involves a variety of complex procedures and reviews. That''s right, Ji Shan is now a hero under Qin Muye, though he is a baby with a level of 0. However, after Qin Muye fed him twice, he joined automatically, without even a notification from "Lord Era," suggesting he fully recognized himself on his own. In fact, Qin Muye suspected that if it weren''t for his "Eternal Body" talent that removed his lifespan limit, perhaps he would lack in fortune, prosperity, and longevity all together. After recalling part of the true unlucky Ji Wuming''s memories, Qin Muye couldn''t help feeling a bit helpless because other unlucky folks might have offended him, leading to their misfortune, but this guy was genuinely unlucky. Qin Muye looked at his tiny rental room, and due to the five deficiencies and three lacks, everything his former self did was unsuccessful, even though his fortune-telling business was good, he still couldn''t save any money. Qin Muye was sure that the five deficiencies and three lacks were pitfalls meant for the main character, but surely they had corresponding talents meant to come with them, unfortunately not given to him. Qin Muye also wasn''t certain, but because his lifespan wasn''t lacking, it meant he wasn''t someone who would die young, thus he didn''t need to worry about Ji Shan sacrificing him right at the start. Qin Muye suddenly realized, in his memories, that Ji Wuming was giving psychological therapy, but he was using real fortune-telling texts. Qin Muye suddenly came to realize this fact; this stuff is standard for protagonists in stories where spiritual energy is recovering. Qin Muye, with a face full of black lines, thought, "Is this the main character treatment? Even the villains aren''t this miserable." If Qin Muye initiates the process, he won''t end up in dog-blood dramas where he''s mistaken for a human trafficker, because he is rather well-known in this area. Lack doesn''t mean not having; it means despite hard work, living is still tight. Like embarking on the path of cultivation, it doesn''t mean that you can''t get resources; rather, it could mean that all the resources are being funneled into a bottomless pit, such as needing various resources because the cultivation technique is too powerful. So, getting crippled is unlikely; it would be more straightforward to aim for a kill. Therefore, quite a few people around were familiar with Ji Wuming. His main task is to accumulate 10 points of merit and to avert a major disaster. Now that he even has merits, what''s impossible if the fortune-telling turns out to be real? He can fully believe how strong a temporary skill given by the main character identity can be, without a doubt, it''s rule level, probably the kind that would cause even Heavenly Net to suffer misfortune if it encountered it. If he really dares to rush into cooperating, the outcome would definitely be terrible misfortune, possibly even persecution. Like for Ji Wuming, rent and utilities are a hefty sum, plus various extra expenses, and there might even be losses of money, which is why his life is so miserable. Don''t even think about collaborating with the upper echelon; without blessings and prosperity, forget about power and wealth. Perhaps it''s simply because an infant doesn''t have these notions. One is emptiness, the other is annihilation. In Qin Muye''s perception, the world feels to him like the dry seabed after the tide has receded, not like the energy-silent world transformed from the World of Shadows. This world must be at least rank 5 at the baseline, with no upper limit. As for being widowed, that term is used for females; the male equivalent is "widower." As for the idea of crippling himself and then surviving as one of the five deficiencies, Qin Muye thinks it''s not achievable in the short term. The loyalty level is also 100, probably due to being too naive. Chapter 299: Chapter 301: Three Volumes of "The Book of Changes Chapter 299: Chapter 301: Three Volumes of "The Book of Changes [Update error code at 3:50 a.m., the chapter will be restored by reopening the directory and long-pressing on the chapter to re-download it.] "Dad, I really think you should do a divination. Otherwise, if your relief money gets cut off this afternoon, we''ll be whistling in the Northwest Wind," Ji Shan said with a look of exasperation. "Dad, what era are we living in that you''re still studying ''The Book of Changes''? You''re not planning on having me inherit your little fortune-telling shop, are you?" Ji Shan said, but he was still earnestly reading ''The Book of Changes'' while eating. "Don''t forget to study ''The Book of Changes'' after you finish your meal," Qin Muye added. "Yeah, yeah, you''re not old, you''re not old. Just don''t mess about with your blind eyes anymore and risk falling over," Ji Shan said, exasperated. "Mm, I''m quite happy," Qin Muye said leisurely. "Yawn~ Got the relief money today, not doing divination," Qin Muye sat in his dilapidated little shop, looking indifferent. "There''s one more thing, ''The Book of Changes'' is divided into three books: Heaven, Earth, and Man. What you''ve learned is just from Heaven and Earth; you haven''t studied the Book of Man," he explained. "Fine, as long as you''re happy," Ji Shan shrugged his shoulders, seeing it as integrating and applying the knowledge. He actually had a strong understanding of ''The Book of Changes,'' but since it was a fake, he treated it as leaving a legacy for his old dad and didn''t plan on delving into it too seriously. "Beautiful thinking. I''m so poor I''m down to this little bit, and you still have the nerve to ask?" Qin Muye retorted. "Mind your words. You can say I''m blind, but which part of me looks like an old man at my age?" Qin Muye stood up abruptly. Although his age over his past and present life was indeed sufficient, his lifespan was unlimited, so how could he be considered old? "Oh, you''re back from class. Your meal is in the pot," Qin Muye said, switching to a more relaxed posture. "Oh, I forgot," Qin Muye said righteously. "Oh, the top priority university in Yan Country, you did well, keep it up," Qin Muye knew that with Ji Shan''s Talent, from childhood to adulthood, he was always epic in his learning, making connections and extending ideas effortlessly. "You''re going to Mirror City, eh? That''s fine, I''m so poor I''m down to just a few clothes, but before that, you have to finish studying ''The Book of Changes,''" Qin Muye stated. "I''m down to the last book. I''ll finish it today," Ji Shan said. "I couldn''t care less anyway. My college entrance exam scores are out, I''ve been given a guaranteed spot at Xuan Qing College," Ji Shan boasted. "If you want to learn the Book of Man, you must integrate the Books of Heaven and Earth first," he was informed. "Xuan Qing College is in Mirror City, and I don''t feel safe leaving you, a blind old man, at home on your own. Why don''t you come with me?" Ji Shan hesitated before speaking out. He was worried Qin Muye would find it hard to leave his homeland. ''The Book of Changes'' was a Profession specifically tailored by Qin Muye for Ji Shan, perfected over decades, and most of his energy in recent years was spent on this Profession. For instance, to regrow his eyes and to suppress his powerful Regeneration, Qin Muye had tried many methods. This allowed his eyeballs to sprout but not grow. Beyond official organizations, there are also many from the Three Religions who have passed down their legacies. Though they don''t compare to official authorities in power, some of them are formidable individuals or prodigies from the last era who survived the ebb of the spiritual Tide and are gradually recovering. Yet to avoid accidents, Qin Muye still needed to make sure Ji Shan took up the Profession he had created as soon as possible. But these were not the main focus. Seventeen years ago, Qin Muye gouged out his own eyes, changing his five flaws and three deficiencies from half to a five-three division. From that moment on, he lost the normal visual system of a human but began to see the great terror lurking within the spiritual energy. The manifestation of awakening was Superpower, indicating the potential for cultivation. Now that he was older, Ji Shan also worried about Qin Muye living alone; any mishap could lead to a lifetime of regret. It was different for Qin Muye, who lived on Earth but saw the Underworld. If he didn''t have other ways of seeing Earthly things, it might have indeed been troublesome. The outcome of this development was as expected: ordinary people didn''t know the truth about the world, and the cruelty of the Extraordinary World didn''t affect them either¡ªexcept for the unlucky ones. More importantly, this copy of ''The Book of Changes'' is just one volume. The real ''The Book of Changes'' contains tens of thousands of volumes, all stored in his basement, encompassing astronomy, geography, Divination, Divine Skills, and more, just like the contents of a novel. Ji Shan was very curious about his father. He seemed quite ordinary, but Ji Shan had a hunch that his father was definitely not as simple as he appeared. Although he was blind and seemed poor, he always managed to get whatever he wanted, which was quite peculiar. Ji Shan rolled his eyes at this, somewhat helpless. Ji Shan definitely lacked the corresponding qualifications, he wasn''t from this world after all. Ji Shan was still Level 0 at the moment, but his Four-dimensional Attributes were not zero because Attributes could be improved through his own training. A look of exasperation crossed Ji Shan''s face; his own father was as unreliable as ever. After the initial chaos had passed, things soon calmed down. The order of the entire world remained as before, with Transcendents and ordinary people forming two distinct circles. Qin Muye spoke slowly, and Ji Shan couldn''t help but frown, "Heaven and Earth Books? Why haven''t I heard you mention that before?" Because of his lack of fortune and prosperity, Qin Muye hadn''t gone back to check things. It only affected his domain in the early stages, and not much afterward. Qin Muye even joined various systems. Once successful, it would lead to a great path to the heavens, and combined with his Attribute, given enough time, it might be possible to catch up to Qin Muye, well, at least there''s a possibility. It seemed as if someone deliberately ensured that Transcendents always remained submerged under the surface. Even though Qin Muye was poor, he brought up Ji Shan and never treated him unfairly. Therefore, Qin Muye was never worried about his studies. Now that he had been accepted into Xuanqing Academy, he naturally planned to choose a good Profession and find a better job, which would be stronger than anything. His old dad had lived in poverty his entire life and deserved to enjoy some good times. For this, he had even pulled his own domain all the way here, hidden above the Arctic Ice Ocean, slowly scraping by on time and Resources with Qin Muye in this world. Because he didn''t plunder resources excessively but rather relied on a low-profile resource-based production, there was development, but no radical changes had occurred. The unawakened ones were no different from ordinary people and could awaken with the use of abundant Spiritual Energy. Xuanqing Academy wasn''t as simple as it seemed. Behind the scenes, Yan Country''s Transcendent department conducted the first screening for students who entered, and if they had the right qualifications, they could be included for nurturing. If it weren''t for the fact that he couldn''t use Spells and the like, he would have thought all these were real. Because Qin Muye was a Lord and Ji Shan a Hero, they couldn''t create a Reclassification Certificate, so they had to adopt the most foolish method: self-study. Because, if we''re talking about the actual situation, Qin Muye just needed to look the other way, as his rights were all held by Spirit Monsters, essentially becoming a figurehead, therefore perfectly fitting the state of his life''s fate. The Underworld, a world of the deceased, overlapped with reality, where some direct descendants could enter through certain methods. The Spiritual Energy Recovery started on the second day after he arrived in this world. Qin Muye watched the dried-up riverbed begin to fill with what was called Spiritual Energy, gradually replenishing the emptiness of the entire world. In this world for eighteen years now, Ji Shan had also grown into a fine young man. Despite being poor and unfortunate, he lived quite comfortably. This Profession, Qin Muye conservatively estimated to be above Epic level. It might need some preparation in the early stages, but once he fully assimilated the Heaven and Earth Books into sustenance, it would certainly be a period of rapid growth for Ji Shan. It can''t be that you learn while I refine it? Didn''t I just finish perfecting it all before the year ended, and then spent most of the year fixing the gaps? Over the years, he had never taken a single bit of anything from the domain. Everything was collected by Ji Shan on his behalf. Ji Shan was also somewhat puzzled about this. Where did his old man get such friends who could give away everything? Most of these Cultivation Techniques originated from the last Tide era or even older times, serving as a reference and for improvements. About merits and virtues, huh, he had accumulated 3 points. It was so scarce that he wondered if a few zeroes were missing; otherwise, why would they be so hard to gather? As for the parts of "Lord Era" Ji Shan couldn''t see, Qin Muye had blocked them out, which was a very simple matter for him. Qualifications are of two kinds, awakened and unawakened. Recently, there was a bulletin about a serial killer lurking around nearby. Chapter 300: Chapter 302: Mythical Level Profession - Qi Refiner Chapter 300: Chapter 302: Mythical Level Profession - Qi Refiner [Additional update gibberish, will be restored at 3:50, if it can''t be restored, open the directory and long press the chapter to redownload.] "..." "Dad, you''re babbling about mystic stuff again, all that Circulation Qi and Qi Observation Skill, and something about numerous kinds of Qi etc. You''ve been reading too many novels, haven''t you?" Ji Shan said with a hint of helplessness in his tone. "But since you''ve remembered it all, we''ll have an easier time." "It''s just swearing an oath to the lamp, I''m with you." "Let''s go out and find some temporary work, it''ll make things a bit easier when we get to Mirror City," Ji Shan suggested. "Forget about temp work, there seems to be a serial killer prowling around lately, and we don''t lack that thousand or eight hundred bucks so much that it''s worth risking our lives for," Qin Muye dismissed Ji Shan''s idea. "Hmm, got it. I''ve always had a good memory since I was little, oh, the irritating talent of never forgetting what I see," Ji Shan bragged paradoxically. "What plans do you have for the holidays?" Qin Muye saw that Ji Shan fell silent and leisurely sat back in his chair and asked. "Okay, it might indeed be a bit dangerous, but we can''t just do nothing, can we? There''s still over a month until school starts again, I can''t spend my whole day watching you swindle others," Ji Shan was somewhat helpless too. "You know, talking like that can get you killed, right?" Qin Muye felt the kid was getting carried away. Ji Shan had the talent of a strong memory, and never forgetting anything came naturally to him. "You''ve remembered it all?" Qin Muye asked. "What do you mean ''swindle''? I''m providing psychological counseling and therapy. How does that turn into swindling when you say it?" Qin Muye said with a look of exasperation. "If you said you provided psychological counseling and therapy ten years ago, I might''ve believed you, but now? Do you dare to swear to the sky?" Ji Shan rolled his eyes as he spoke. "Although I''d like to say it''s indeed because I''ve read too many novels, can these eyes of mine really read novels?" Qin Muye said slowly. "Heaven, not the lamp!" "Whatever, as long as you remember it. These are just mediums after all," Qin Muye said indifferently. "Whether it''s about the novels or not, I''ve finally finished reading it," Ji Shan said, putting the book back with a look of relief. [Broad Knowledge, Strong Memory: Gain an additional 100% Experience when obtaining Experience.] [Defense Power: 10] [Attack Power: 10] [Skill] [Supreme Genius: The lowest Skill Level obtained per level is Expert Level.] [Power: 10] [Magic] [Magic Value: 200] [Your subordinate, Hero¡¤Ji Shan, has undergone a special job change and has obtained the Mythical Profession: Qi Refiner (Unique)] [Life Value: 100%] [Attribute] [Talent] [Child of Destiny: Luck MAX] [Heavenly Person''s Appearance: Each level increases 10 Attack Power, 10 Defense Power, 10 Power, 10 Knowledge, 1% Life Value, 10 Magic Value.] [Innate Spiritual Wisdom: Every 10 levels, gain 1 Talent and Sublimate existing Talent.] [Emperor''s Gaze: Talent Level +1, Skill Level +1] [None] [None] ["The Book of Changes" Divination: Gain 1 Professional Talent per level.] [Hero: Ji Shan LV0] [Qi Control and Divine Travel: Gain 1 additional Skill per level.] [Knowledge: 20] [Profession: Qi Refiner] [Circulation Qi: Each level increases 100 points of Knowledge.] For instance, if a good person faced a bloody calamity and Qin Muye offered some advice that allowed them to avoid the disaster, he would gain merits. It''s not that Qin Muye couldn''t bring himself to harm his own body, but rather... he didn''t have such bodily organs on his skin''s surface because he was no longer human inside, so the corresponding organs simply did not exist. Beneath Qin Muye''s skin was a terrifying abyss rather than flesh and bones. Moreover, helping a wicked person escape disaster or aiding the tyrannical would result in a deduction of merits. At this point, Ji Shan, although he had taken up the profession of a Qi Refiner, couldn''t utilize it. Opening Ji Shan''s panel, the attached talents were few, but they were incredibly against the heavens. Of course, the difficulty of assuming the profession was also quite high, as it demanded high understanding. It is estimated that in the entire world, perhaps only Ji Shan could meet Qin Muye''s requirements, and maybe the protagonist, Ji Wuming, with his full potential of flaws and deficiencies, could too. Others were true far away from reaching this level. In light of this, Qin Muye also discovered something¡ªthat levels seemed to be unable to limit attributes, as even a Level 0 could possess strong attributes. It just took some time and required self-cultivation. The other party seemed to have inherited Qin Muye''s disposition, liking to argue and tease, and occasionally could engage in nonsense talks with him. And Emperor''s Gaze became even more domineering, adding 1 level to both talent and skill. And if Qin Muye used the Art of Numerology to ruin a family of good deeds, leaving them destitute and in disarray, not only would he not gain any merits, but he would also be penalized. The two of them joked and bantered for a while, as they had nothing better to do and it was a nice way to relieve their boredom. Estimating that it would take another three to five years of perseverance, Ji Shan had been studying all these years to lay a strong foundation. Now that he had successfully taken up the profession, he naturally did not have to worry about the future. Do good deeds and reap good rewards. Fortunately, Qin Muye concealed his own temperament, so he appeared quite ordinary. Although Ji Shan was trying to put out a fire, for some reason, the more he fought it, the bigger it grew, and it couldn''t be stopped at all; in the end, only a pile of ashes remained. Being naturally intelligent, Ji Shan knew that the so-called "The Book of Changes" was written by Qin Muye word by word, and it wouldn''t be too much to call it the work of his heart''s blood, yet now it had been burnt to ashes. The accumulation of merits was very slow indeed, for unlucky good people are not to be found everywhere. Just the small amount of mana he could muster through meditation was truly insufficient; it was even less than the power he drew from the Underworld. Seeing this scene, Ji Shan fell silent too. He didn''t understand why Qin Muye did it, but in the end, he recalled the memory in his mind. The entire "The Book of Changes" was quite complete and could be reproduced someday when there was time. It might be because he was Level 0, so he hadn''t triggered them, and as for the four attributes, they were what Ji Shan had developed and trained over the years. But he wondered why there was no reaction, and they seemed as if they were fake. Unfortunately, it''s very difficult to bring into full play all the deficiencies and flaws. For example, the widowed and unmarried aspect is one male and one female, and Qin Muye had thought about spaying a chicken. In truth, to activate the effects in advance wasn''t impossible¡ªfirst, using the Qi Observation Skill from "The Book of Changes" to capture the Qi Mechanism, then entering the body with Qi Control and Divine Travel, and finally, cultivating Mana through Circulation Qi, would be considered an initiation into the Qi Refiner profession. Qin Muye would rather have him cultivate into a Qi Refiner on his own instead of relying on "Lord Era". Qin Muye pulled out a lighter, and under Ji Shan''s puzzled gaze, he actually set the pile of books ablaze. Over the years, Qin Muye had cultivated on his own, slightly increasing his strength by idling... Mythical Level professions are unique existences and cannot be expanded en masse. It was because of some evil cult''s disciple wandering nearby, and because Qin Muye was the protagonist, there were always various messy events happening around him. Ji Shan looked oddly at the books in his hand that contained methods of Qi Refinement and Qi Control¡ªwas this a way of cultivation? Although a Qi Refiner has only four skills, each one is extremely powerful, especially "The Book of Changes" divination and Qi Control and Divine Travel, allowing Ji Shan to gain 1 Professional Talent and 2 skills at level one, which is truly against the heavens. Despite securing his place at Xuanqing College with top results and receiving several generous awards, he still needed to save money, as it indeed seemed his home was not very affluent. Therefore, he was hailed as a model student, like a golden phoenix flying out of a chicken coop. His Qi Refiner system was very comprehensive, and if it weren''t for the fact that this profession was unique, Qin Muye would have wanted to pursue it himself. He had always believed that "The Book of Changes" was compiled by his own father, and now, seeing this volume as the core manual, he was even more certain of it. Also because Qin Muye was buying time, at least until Ji Shan grew up. "The Book of Changes" divination, Qi Control and Divine Travel, Circulation Qi, Emperor''s Gaze. Qin Muye knew some insider information about this incident; it was said to be a serial killer, but actually, it was more complicated. This startled Ji Shan, who quickly leaped up, grabbed a basin to fetch water to put out the fire: "Dad, are you crazy? Why are you burning these books? These are all written by you." This made Qin Muye swear silently, leading to his being very discreet over the years. Otherwise, with his capabilities, he would have been causing chaos everywhere long ago. All three points of merits gained over the years came from his mouth. Merits had to help people change their fate and required positive feedback; those with negative feedback would even deduct merits. Over the years, he had handled quite a lot, and as long as they did not provoke him, he would turn a blind eye. For those truly seeking their own demise, Qin Muye would see them off on their way and might even see their souls in the Underworld, ensuring they were utterly destroyed. But this was at home; outside, Ji Shan exhibited the demeanor of a gentle and elegant male deity, with a Heavenly Person''s Appearance that made him very handsome and charismatic, unlike Qin Muye''s wickedly unrestrained villainous temperament. One could tell he was the serious and decent kind at a glance. Chapter 301: Chapter 303: The Netherworld, Wandering the Black Abyss Chapter 301: Chapter 303: The Netherworld, Wandering the Black Abyss [Additional chaotic code introduction, restoration at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] ... ''I''m just passing by, no need to be tense. If I wanted to make a move, I would have done it already.'' Qin Muye thought to himself. ''I''m supposedly in heaven, so why are there Yin Walkers passing through here?'' Qin Muye''s eyes twitched, finding the Underworld incomprehensible. ''This is the thirteenth encounter, I don''t know if that''s good luck or bad luck...'' "Dad? What''s wrong, feeling unwell?" Ji Shan, seeing Qin Muye looking around, thought it a bit strange since the man was blind, so he attributed it to air pressure from flying for the first time causing discomfort. "Shut up, don''t you understand what should and shouldn''t be said?" the witch interrupted, well aware of the intricacies involved. But she could not discuss it openly in case the Black Abyss found out, and then they would all be doomed. "It''s nothing, just feeling a bit curious." Qin Muye responded. "Oh, if you feel uncomfortable, don''t force yourself." Ji Shan was still somewhat worried, but he knew well Qin Muye''s personality¡ª if there was an issue, Qin Muye would speak up; otherwise, it meant all was well. "What we encountered was just a drifting shadow, also encountered by several Yin Walkers. Some encounters were harmless like ours, while others were not so fortunate... heh." "Witch, what was that thing just now?" A young man''s face filled with lingering fear. "You misspoke." The person who hadn''t finished asking already knew the answer, since it was stated so straightforwardly; if he still didn''t get it, then he must be a fool. "This Liu Family and the Black..." The old woman referred to as the witch glared venomously at the young man, "Silence, do not speak, lest you tempt fate." As long as no beings beyond the instance''s specifications appeared, Qin Muye was still capable of overpowering them. Had it been a moment of folly or mental distraction from Qin Muye, chaos may have ensued by now. Only after the small boat drifted away from this segment of the Netherworld Water Domain did the witch speak up, "What watched us just now was a being called the Black Abyss, of unknown origin. But in the past, my teacher encountered it once during a Yin Walker journey. The Black Abyss had transformed a segment of the Netherworld Water into an unfathomable abyss, even halting its flow for a while." To them, it was about the soul, but in reality, it wasn''t much different from a real body. During this time, Ji Shan had also tried practicing "The Book of Changes," but without much success, so he was relatively disinterested. He thought, ''I might as well spend the time, just in case my old man is someone special.'' Aboard the plane, Qin Muye observed the Underworld, truly living up to its name. He had naturally flown before; his territory produced its own aircraft, but it was the peculiarities of the Underworld that intrigued him this time. Fortunately, it was just the Spiritual Energy Recovery without Qin Muye''s intervention. Perhaps there was a pattern, but Qin Muye was busy developing the Qi Refiner profession at the time, so he didn''t delve into these speculations. The Qi Refiner within Ji Shan was exactly such; Qin Muye had created it based on Ji Shan''s Talent. The only individuals Qin Muye encountered were either stronger or weaker than him, so he couldn''t really tell whether he was strong or weak. Unfortunately for Qin Muye, it was his eyes and not his ears he was skimping on, so he relied on visual cues without hearing what the other party was saying. But analyzing their lip movements and the pauses in their speech, it seemed to be some form of poetic spell. The old woman seemed to feel the gaze and swiftly stood up, retrieving various items from her small backpack and throwing them into the water while chanting under her breath. This realization dawned on the young man, who had been scared earlier; this was the Underworld, not Earth. Some things could be said, others couldn''t¡ª a single slip could cost everyone on board their lives. The rest was okay, except for the flesh that couldn''t withstand entering and was lost. If he hadn''t run fast, the Underworld would likely have gained another abyss. The others remained silent, apparently realizing that the Liu Family''s treasures were not easy to earn. The Liu Family had made several Yin Walker journeys for the direct daughter''s soul, and perceptive people knew there were secrets involved, although each journey yielded different results, even causing several tragic incidents. Qin Muye had underestimated himself, for after all, he rarely fought, and didn''t have an accurate measure of his own strength. Although Qin Muye was traveling at high speed on an airplane, his view in the Underworld was progressing at a constant speed, the reasons for which he did not understand. The Mythical Level Profession that Qin Muye needed could not be the same as Ji Shan''s; Ji Shan''s was about extreme individual power, while Qin Muye pursued collective power. Qin Muye knew that a part of this Tide of Spiritual Energy was the Netherworld Water, unlike the fluctuating tides of humanity on Earth, where the Transcendent rise and fall in power. The Netherworld Water moved with the Tide, and were it not for the separation of Yin and Yang, without special means to communicate between them, it would not be a recovery of Spiritual Energy, but a resurgence of eerie forces. Now, they also served the Bai Family as Yin Walkers, seeking to find the direct daughter of the Liu Family and had encountered the Black Abyss, thankfully a mere phantom. The old lady had not mentioned what bad luck would entail, but in their minds emerged the memory of Shavetail Li who had served the Liu Family as a Yin Walker. Reportedly, everyone was annihilated; not only did their Souls fail to return, but their bodies were also corrupted into monstrous beings by an extraordinarily sinister Power, identified by knowledgeable people on scene as the Black Abyss. If there were injuries, they would be severe¡ª the items used for healing Souls were not ordinary but extremely precious Resources. So even if they left a mark in the Underworld, they would not return to the same place next time. Therefore, they needed to prepare much more. He was now also planning a Mythical Level Profession for himself, preferring to tailor it to suit himself since he could create his own. He had also been to the Underworld before; this process was called walking the Yin and was different from how Cultivators used their Souls, as he entered with his physical body. He knew, due to him not being human, that his view in the Underworld had a certain terrifying quality; staring too long would cause problems for the one being watched. Upon contacting each other, the group exchanged looks, as if discussing whether the Liu Family had violated or related to some taboo of the Black Abyss; otherwise, it couldn''t possibly be such a coincidence. Seeking Souls through Yin Walk needed a guide, generally an object close to the deceased''s Soul in life, thus naturally involving karma. If it weren''t for being unique, he would have taken on another job, even if the compatibility wasn''t as high as one custom-made for himself, but it was still a Mythical Level after all. If it was just in reality, that''d be one thing, as he could control it himself, but in the Underworld, it had nothing to do with Qin Muye; it was purely a side effect brought about by the Underworld, a unique spectacle formed through his vision, and it was even movable. Fortunate that he had succeeded in creating it, having the Experience meant crafting another Mythical Level Profession wouldn''t be too difficult, just a matter of time and Knowledge. An old crone sat in a small wooden boat, from whose prow hung a lantern, in addition to several robust young men. A month passed in a flash, and Ji Shan loaded up with large and small packages, accompanied Qin Muye onto a plane headed for Jingdu. Qin Muye didn''t have much with him, lacking in fortune and wealth, hence he couldn''t possibly have too many assets. Thus, he quickly covered his mouth and nodded in agreement. Underworld, above the Netherworld Waters. The Underworld and Earth are just overlapping worlds; when the Tide of Spiritual Energy hadn''t returned, the Underworld was empty and invisible, but once the Spiritual Energy returned with the Netherworld Water, everything was drastically different. The Underworld and Earth are not corresponding; don''t think he''s in the heavens, but the corresponding region might not be in the heavens, only the Netherworld Water penetrates the entire Underworld, and those walking the Yin enter the Underworld through the Netherworld Water. This instance was merely level 5, and level 6 wouldn''t even faze him. At that moment, everyone on the boat showed a hint of Fear, cold sweat gradually beading on their foreheads. The Netherworld Water was both dangerous and safe; dangerous because below the water surface lived terrifying Yin Souls and ghosts that had thrived in the Tide of Spiritual Energy for many years, but safe above the water surface¡ªas long as one did not violate the taboo, there wouldn''t be any major issues. This wasn''t Qin Muye''s first encounter with Yin Walkers. The Underworld was constantly changing with the Netherworld Water, even the place where he had lived for eighteen years altered continuously with the flow of the Netherworld Waters. While he was thinking, he suddenly saw faint lights approaching from afar. As they drew closer, the old crone''s expression grew ever grimmer. Only when they passed each other did the other party breathe a sigh of relief, with every Soul collapsing exhausted on the boat. There were many reasons to perform the Yin Walk, for Resources, for truth, for offspring, for benefits, and more. After death, all Souls would come to the Underworld, so the Underworld was filled with all sorts of unfathomable secrets. Chapter 302: Chapter 304: When It Comes to Connections, I Have Some Depth Chapter 302: Chapter 304: When It Comes to Connections, I Have Some Depth [Additional update garbled, restored at 3:50 A.M. If restoration fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download.] ''There''s no avoiding it, huh? Could it be not just because of my crappy temporary skills?'' "Dad, let''s go. Since we''re here in Mirror City, it''s on me - we''ll have a nice meal." Ji Shan glanced at the sky. At this point, buying groceries and cooking would be too late, and since the rental didn''t have any kitchenware, he couldn''t cook even if he wanted to. Perfect excuse to splurge on eating out. "Deep background? Extensive social connections? Then how come you''ve ended up like this, Dad? By all accounts, shouldn''t you have been soaring high by now?" Ji Shan asked curiously. "Come on, with this kind of interior, we''ll end up washing dishes in the back kitchen after we eat. It''s fine if you wash, but it''s not so great for me to suffer along, is it?" Qin Muye glanced at the feng shui and silently did some divination. He felt that if he went in, his doomed main character fate would kick in. "That won''t do, I still need to accumulate merit through this thing. It took 18 years to get 3 points of merit, and I still have a 7-point deficit." Qin Muye didn''t care about the money; it was all about earning merit. If he wasn''t allowed to, he would definitely cause some major trouble because staying idle would lead to problems. "Alright, so what do you want to eat?" Qin Muye played along with the other''s suggestion. "Let''s try this Qingyun Residence," Ji Shan casually pointed to a restaurant on the side of the road decorated in an antique style. "You need to be careful too. We''ve changed our living situation, and the environment is different now. Once you''re familiar with our new home, it''ll be fine to accumulate more merit then." Ji Shan wasn''t overly dissuasive, thinking that it wasn''t a big deal to dine and dash if necessary, as long as Qin Muye had someone to chat with. "You better stick with me, don''t get lost. It''ll be troublesome if you do." "You can''t even see, and yet you talk about interior style. We''re talking about a roadside stall here." Ji Shan said offhandedly, feeling that Qin Muye was probably just too used to being frugal; after all, by the name alone, it didn''t sound like any ordinary small restaurant. "Where to next?" Qin Muye smacked his hollow eyes, luckily wearing sunglasses, otherwise, he''d probably scare people. After all, not everyone can accept a gaze without eyeballs. "We could get away with messing around in a small place, but in a big city like this, if we cause trouble indiscriminately, who knows what kind of problems will arise." "That, my connections and background aren''t here. I''ll introduce you once the time is right," Qin Muye vaguely replied. "I really don''t know how you''re managing to con people into getting their fortunes told without even having eyes." "Come on, what are we waiting for? It''s my first time in a big city. You know, back in the day, I was a handsome and dashing scholar, with a deep background and extensive connections. Never would I have thought I''d end up telling fortunes under a bridge, sigh~" Qin Muye sighed. It''s undeniable, modern society and big cities are thriving. Despite his rugged appearance, Qin Muye had an artistic sense inherited from the pleasure-loving Titan Divine Race, with very refined taste. He just didn''t use it much normally. And never mind seeing what he shouldn''t have seen; with Qin Muye''s current condition, others would have problems looking at him. He had gazed directly at other, even more indescribable beings before, and he''s still bouncing around lively. This shows that he might also have some corresponding predisposition. But soon he calmed down. It was just some complicated plot, nothing more. Ji Shan was the Child of Destiny; with his main character aura, Qin Muye refused to believe in any evil. It wasn''t him who would be in trouble, but the whole Earth. Big cities have their own rules. He felt Qin Muye didn''t need to keep doing this every day. For one thing, it''s not safe; for another, it''s unnecessary. Once he graduated and started working, it wouldn''t be an issue. Afterward, he took the reluctant Qin Muye into Qingyun Residence. The interior was really quite good. Qin Muye thought there were still many areas that could be modified after looking around. And now, he was also an indescribable weak Ancient God. Ever since his bloodline ability evolved from Unbearable to Look to indescribable, that''s how it had been. The reward for this one time alone was enough for them to live comfortably for several years. Still not daring to randomly claim a legacy, he could only let the Underworld grow on its own. Just the thought was sad. Ji Shan did not dwell on Qin Muye''s evasive words for long and changed the subject, "After you get to Mirror City, stop setting up a stall for fortune-telling. Otherwise, you''ll get caught again." Ji Shan raised his eyebrows, "How could that be? I was just thinking about what to eat." Ji Shan chattered away as he led Qin Muye away from the airport. Luckily, the people of Mirror City were civilized and offered help to Qin Muye, the temporary blind man. Ji Shan was also rendered speechless by Qin Muye''s words. That was not some act of deception; how did it turn into a merit. After dealing with a series of matters like paying the security deposit, doing a thorough cleaning, and moving in, the sky had already darkened. Even just his eyes alone were not something any ordinary weakling could dare to look at directly, let alone when it was a temporary Skill granting him vision, it''s like having the endorsement of the "Lord Era." Oh, but it''s miserable even now. Since the damned temporary Skill of "Five Deficiencies and Three Absences" followed him for eighteen years, he felt he could survive in the wild. In return, however, he discovered his aptitude seemed to have improved. Qin Muye suspected that Ji Shan''s "Child of Destiny" Talent had also been triggered. Otherwise, having gained access to it, he would have run away long ago. Qin Muye scratched his chin. Just now, a Jiao Dragon Corpse had passed by him, and its drifting whiskers had brushed against his chin, making him feel a bit unlucky. Before leaving, it glared at him one more time, and Qin Muye glared right back, directly causing the Jiao Dragon Corpse to explode. Qin Muye righteously insisted on renting a lesser house. With his temporary Skills, living in a too nice home would be unaffordable, and then he might end up ruining someone else''s house¡ªthat would be asking for trouble. Qin Muye looked at Ji Shan with a dubious expression, "Were you just thinking something rude?" And then, just like that, Qin Muye obliterated him with a look. It was just a corpse, after all, probably dead for a while now. Qin Muye himself had also lived for quite a few years. His connections and background were all in the Horror Universe and fairy tales. In this world, he only had one fief. Without the enhancement of Talent, he would have been just an average man. But now, even without that annoying Skill, his qualifications were close to reaching the level of a genius. Divination was just a trifle; it wasn''t like he couldn''t do it. He even knew how to refine Qi like Ji Shan, just without the corresponding Mythical Level Profession. But he had all the abilities that one ought to have. Although he lacked Mind Reading, he was able to perceive some things. That''s why he needed to rent a house. If it was too expensive, he wouldn''t be able to afford it. He could only find something moderate. So leaving went quite smoothly. It''s just that finding a place to settle down afterward proved troublesome. His understanding of Qin Muye wasn''t much. His first impression was of a destitute blind man who relied on deception to pay for his schooling. He wasn''t clear on what Qin Muye had looked like before he went blind, as he had been this way since he could remember. Moreover, no matter what, he couldn''t enjoy good fortune or earn money¡ªit was extreme misfortune. He survived countless plot twists thanks to this particular trick and didn''t want to fall here. He hadn''t expected Qin Muye to be so perceptive; indeed, a man blind in sight but not in heart. But then again, he thought, if Qin Muye really had no skills, how could he deceive people? He couldn''t quite grasp it¡ªdead was dead, why wouldn''t it just stay dead? Looking at it, it almost seemed like it wanted another shot at life. After getting off the plane, Qin Muye yawned. He had seen quite a few scenes of the Underworld along the way, including one time when he sneaked into the Netherworld, facing a female corpse up close. Now, Xuanqing Academy had not yet started classes, and Ji Shan also had to find a way to settle Qin Muye. While he could stay in the dorm, Qin Muye couldn''t. Otherwise, could he have created it? He wouldn''t know how to create it if he didn''t know how himself; it couldn''t be that he knew it beforehand and then created it. That would be as absurd as looking like your own grandson. In other words, although it was a temporary skill, as long as one adapted to it more deeply, it was possible to reap permanent benefits. For example, his "annihilation engine" gave him a sharp sense of history, which he still retained, albeit not as pronounced as in its heyday. It was far better than those ancient cities, at least not having to worry about roads and public safety. Besides, if all else fails, a little trickery might work. He lacked wealth and fortune, not longevity; he wasn''t a short-lived person! This female corpse was very unusual. She looked just like a living person, and if it weren''t for her lack of reaction to Qin Muye, he might have mistaken her for a living person indeed. The journey was quite smooth. Probably the combination of Ji Shan''s "Child of Destiny" and Qin Muye''s "Five Deficiencies and Three Absences" came into play. They found a subpar house, but... it was cheap. As long as there''s no money-making involved, it can''t be considered fraud. As a staunch materialist, Ji Shan thought... as long as Qin Muye was happy, it was fine. Chapter 303: Chapter 305: Is Your Braised Pork Genuine? Chapter 303: Chapter 305: Is Your Braised Pork Genuine? [Additional update garble, recovery at 3:50 am; if recovery fails, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download] "..." Ji Shan felt that his old man was pulling tricks again. How could he tell that the other guy had a darkened forehead without even looking properly? "Dad, do you know that guy?" Ji Shan asked. "We''ve eaten, so we won''t disturb Mr. Ji. I''ve got some things to attend to. Waiter, come here, please serve this table 27 more of your signature dishes." The middle-aged man, seeing Qin Muyue''s modest meal and reflecting on his past behavior, couldn''t help but feel respect. "Have you eaten? If not, would you like to join me?" Qin Muyue politely offered. "Of course, I don''t mind, but our sauce meat is best enjoyed now. How about this, when your son returns, I''ll add an extra serving on the house." The waiter, both in demeanor and speech, showed no sign that they were a different person. "That''s fine, but I have to wait for my son to come back, so we can eat together. You don''t mind, do you?" Qin Muyue casually found an excuse. "That''s quite hospitable. Seems like you''ve always been pretty good at bluffing, Dad." Ji Shan remarked. "It really is Mr. Ji, isn''t it? I thought I had mistaken you for someone else." said a corpulent middle-aged man with a tone of pleasant surprise. "Alright, just stay here and don''t wander around. I''ll be back soon." Ji Shan instructed and then hurried off. "Mr. Ji, please enjoy your meal. This one is on me. Once I''m done with my business, I''ll set up a proper feast to thank you properly." "In that case, I won''t disturb your meal." The woman ultimately didn''t dare to act but gave the Ghost Slave Demon Soul a look, signaling to keep a distance and keep an eye on them, waiting for her to report back first. "A customer I''ve seen just once. If not for his familiar voice, I almost didn''t recognize him." Qin Muye spoke the truth; the man used to look quite handsome, but now resembled a greasy middle-aged person, likely defeated by life. "Oh, then I don''t want it." Qin Muye stated, seemingly content to wait it out. "The body is hearty indeed. Thanks to Mr. Ji''s warning, or I would have regretted it for the rest of my life," the middle-aged man said with some presumptuous familiarity. "No, no, we couldn''t possibly eat that much. Just forget it," Qin Muye naturally demurred. "What I did isn''t called bluffing, it''s psychological consulting. But seeing his forehead darkened like that, it looks like he''s in for a ''blood-light disaster''. Maybe for the sake of this meal, I''ll give him a hand." Qin Muye said leisurely. "As for me, I always stick to the rules. If I say one serving, it''s one serving," Qin Muye asserted seriously. "Sir, today is our restaurant''s tenth anniversary, and we''re offering you a complimentary plate of sauce meat," said the server as they brought over a plate of sauce meat and placed it on his table. "If you want to check it out, go ahead, it''s not a big deal. Someone''s treating us to a meal, we might as well lend them a hand," Qin Muye said casually, picking up a piece of green vegetable and putting it in his mouth. "Should I go over and have a look?" Ji Shan hesitated before speaking up. "Or... you go ahead and eat, I..." The Ghost Slave Demon Soul never expected Qin Muye to be so nonsensical, yet so strict about the rules, when others would be eager for an extra serving. "This sauce is quite good, but this meat... I feel like it''s about the same as the stuff floating before my eyes," Qin Muye whispered. "Sir, please forgive our shortcomings. The food will get cold if you don''t eat it. I believe your filial son wouldn''t want to see this happen," a woman''s voice said. But luckily, it looked like the man was successful with his family business, or else he couldn''t have afforded to treat Qin Muye to a meal, considering the price of this table alone was in the four figures. But the middle-aged man insisted for a while and finally paid the bill. The dishes were served quickly. Although the de?cor of Qingyun Residence looked upscale, it catered to all ages, with prices ranging from affordable to luxurious. The other person''s malice towards him was almost spilling out due to their emotion, apparently dissatisfied with why Qin Muye wouldn''t eat and thereby causing this inconvenience. Well, still a Cultivator, but definitely not one from the official ranks. And then he couldn''t help but be frightened. What''s this, something fake turning real? As for Qin Muye, he remained expressionless as he put down his chopsticks: "The greens are a bit off." The two were in the middle of their meal when someone suddenly came over. In the past, Qin Muye wouldn''t blink at spending a five-figure sum, let alone four figures, but now things were different. Anytime he could tuck a hundred-yuan note into his pocket without losing it, it was considered a windfall. The server offered no sarcasm or disdain either, serving the dishes as usual, after all, they were busy too. What was more important was that he widened his eyes to watch Qin Muye, his gaze following the movement of Qin Muye''s chopsticks while copious wisps of hair floated like water snakes. It really was interesting. It seemed that the Child of Destiny''s Talent had a suppressive effect on his own five shortcomings and three weaknesses. Ji Shan looked at the middle-aged man with some confusion. It appeared that the man might recognize his own father. Seeing Qin Muye like a lump of butcher''s meat, the woman was irritated to the point of itching teeth, but she was also somewhat puzzled. How could an ordinary person possibly resist this temptation and even remain calm? But he acutely sensed changes occurring around him. His empty gaze swept across the surroundings through dark glasses, where everything seemed very calm. There might be people without manners, but they couldn''t possibly be everywhere. Every table of guests had it, not just him. Qin Muye recalled, "Oh, it''s you. How''s your mother doing lately?" In fact, Qin Muye didn''t know the other person''s name and only remembered that this man had come back to thank him afterward. He had refused the valuable gifts offered, only accepting some rice, flour, and cooking oil because if he truly had accepted them, they would have disappeared in half an hour. Qin Muye hadn''t expected that, with Ji Shan''s departure, troubles would come knocking on his door right after the Child of Destiny had left. Qin Muye fiddled with the dish of sauce meat using his chopsticks; judging by both its appearance and smell, it was an exceptional find. Qin Muye looked over; the other person was dressed as a lobby manager, his appearance didn''t matter much, what really caught Qin Muye''s attention was that this was actually a human. Such an obvious anomaly naturally couldn''t be put down to luck. He hadn''t even accepted the money offered to him, so it was no wonder the man had a deep impression of him. It seemed like he wanted to verify the contents of "The Book of Changes". Although the trouble wasn''t directed at him, he had also been affected by it. That was the pitfall of temporary skills, always trying to suck him into the vortex of trouble. Therefore, he didn''t dare to act rashly; what if it was a case of a sheep in wolf''s clothing? He couldn''t help but review the contents of "The Book of Changes" in his mind. After comparing it with the appearance of the middle-aged man, it really did seem to fit the feature of a darkened forehead. In his vision of the Underworld before him, he didn''t know when, but his view had shifted to the lowlands of the Netherworld, where corpses were bloating into Giant-like spectacles, twisted and swollen. She was also fearful of complications. If there was no issue, it was fine, but if there was trouble, she would be the one to take the fall, so naturally, she had to be extra careful. Hearing this, Ji Shan felt a headache, the words seemed fine, but it felt somewhat inappropriate to greet someone''s mother right off the bat. If he were a normal protagonist, he would definitely be in a dire situation, but Qin Muye was different; he was the antagonist. Even if he just sat there and let the opponent hit him, they couldn''t break through his shield, let alone his Defense. Only a protagonist would enjoy such treatment. Qin Muye didn''t have it, and neither had Ji Shan encountered it; his Child of Destiny didn''t have a Taunting Aura. In his eyes, the waiter''s complexion was rigid, his body was tinged with blue, and within his Soul, it wasn''t his own likeness but rather a skinned yellow weasel, its expression flickering with resentment and unwillingness. For the middle-aged man, this sum of money was mere pocket change. There was no shortage of food either; it was just that with only two people, they didn''t order much¡ªjust two vegetarian dishes and one meat dish. This was mealtime, and there were quite a few people coming here to eat. There would be no snide remarks about ordering too little or choosing cheap dishes. Customers are welcomed because if they were so brainless, it would damage the restaurant''s reputation. This yellow weasel couldn''t be the mastermind behind the scenes. It was merely a Demon Soul that had been refined into a Ghost Slave by someone else, acting under instructions and possibly even made to take the blame later. This naturally attracted the attention of others, and soon a waiter came over to ask, "Sir, is there something wrong with our special sauce meat? You haven''t touched your chopsticks." As for some unknown person jumping out to mock, that was even more unlikely. Everyone was a stranger here, whether they came with friends or family for a meal. Even if they noticed others, it would just be casual conversation. People around him had already started using their chopsticks, devouring the sauce-laden dishes; in contrast, Qin Muye, who was not eating, stood out quite conspicuously. After all, they couldn''t possibly make Qin Muye go over there, he also wouldn''t feel at ease. Chapter 304: Chapter 306: The Lamp Oil of the Yin Lamp Chapter 304: Chapter 306: The Lamp Oil of the Yin Lamp [Additional update error, restored at 3:50 PM, if unable to restore, press and hold the chapter in the directory to download again] "Move!" "Captain, this time we''re only demolishing a group of loose evil cultivators. As long as we find that yin corpse, we can cut off their oil supply," Xiao Yi said straightforwardly, implying that it''d be better not to involve the Liu family, but as long as the opponent''s yin corpse is destroyed, they won''t be able to produce oil anymore. "Captain, we''ve found the yin corpse; the evidence is conclusive," Xiao Yi said, bringing out a bundle of pale flesh from the kitchen. This was the yin corpse, deformed beyond recognition due to the Liu family''s excessive harvesting and feeding with various sinister items. "Captain, this is probably not easy. Even if we catch them, what then? The Liu family ancestor is not someone to provoke. In the end, the trouble will be downplayed, and our brothers will still be unlucky," Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Captain Fang, it hardly seems appropriate for you to come and smash up my little shop with such fanfare?" A young man slowly came down from upstairs. "Good, once we''re prepared, we must catch the Liu family red-handed. We can''t allow them to continue behaving recklessly," Fang Xing declared upon receiving the information that the people in Qingyun Residence were making yin lamp oil. "Heh, if you want to accuse someone, you''ll always find an excuse. Who knows if this blind man was sent by you to attack my Liu family?" Liu Huang could only talk tough now. "Big Liu, you better think carefully before you act. Right now, it''s only you... and the evil cultivators involved. Don''t drag the Liu family into this because I won''t be responsible for the consequences afterward," Fang Xing could see the other''s intention, which was nothing but calling for higher authority. "Big Liu? Heh, I didn''t expect this to be your shop," Fang Xing commented as he walked in, his smile stiff. "You, of Qingyun Residence, feed common people yin corpse flesh for refining yin corpse oil using humans as nutrients, right?" "I can''t manage your ways of Ningxia, but killing people, that''s breaking the law." "Go ahead, young master Liu, do you want to make a call?" Fang Xing said sarcastically. "Whether or not it''s up to you isn''t for you to decide. If your family ancestor were here, I would definitely turn around and leave. Unfortunately, it''s only you, Big Liu here, search the place," Fang Xing ordered, and several special forces soldiers surged in. "Inform the brothers; prepare to make a move," Fang Xing said unchangeably, then decisively. "I dare you to try! The Liu family has a long and noble heritage. How dare you clods act against us? Watch out for your own lives!" Liu Huang gritted his teeth, taking the heat on himself to divert their focus. "Xiao Yi, what if one day, those sitting inside were our own family and brothers? Today they can wantonly mistreat common people; what if tomorrow our family members were inside? Would you also abandon them because of the Liu family ancestor?" Fang Xing''s expression turned serious. "The evacuation is complete," deputy Xiao Yi rushed over, then looked towards the brightly lit Qingyun Residence not far away. "This brother, wearing sunglasses while eating. Pretty stylish, huh?" Fang Xing walked over, trying to probe. "How''s the evacuation going around here?" Fang Xing, in combat attire, said with a grim expression. But sometimes involving parents works, but sometimes it doesn''t help at all, even the parents get folded into it. Oil has its good and bad, but it''s key to journeying to the Underworld, affecting whether one can return from the Netherworld or even be susceptible to certain terrifying attacks there. The first priority is to protect the ordinary people inside. And seeing this, the patriarchs of each family are also reluctant to break off relations outright, take the Liu family for example, who journeyed to the Underworld several times in search of their direct daughter, manufacturing plenty of oil in the process, none of which came from righteous sources. Those who ran away were directly killed on the spot; the new-era magical treasures, spells, and so on aren''t like before when it was just cold weapons, now directly refining sniper rifles into magical treasures, using bullets engraved with talismans that not only travel faster and hit harder but also have special attack effects. Fang Xing nodded at Xiao Yi, finally responding, "I understand now, a group of loose evil cultivators." Fang Xing then dropped his mocking tone, turning to look at Qin Muye, who seemed a bit odd for an ordinary person. Fang Xing didn''t care about the other party''s attitude at all, instead walking over to Qin Muye''s table, somewhat surprised, he picked up a piece of sauce meat, wiping off the sauce to reveal the sickeningly pale flesh beneath. The high-level game was beyond his control; even if they found them, what then? When his anger cooled, he knew the stakes. The government was cautious, but not afraid. If the Liu family didn''t know better and kept pushing, they would definitely be wiped out. Fortunately, now, the government was advancing spiritual energy technology, and as they were lagging behind the times, it helped suppress these nobles from misbehaving. However, the formidable power of the opposing families forced Yan Country''s government to adopt some laissez-faire policies as a stabilizing measure. Soon, all parties were ready, and each special forces member took out a stack of talismans and put them on themselves, then took an elixir. Seeing this, he was naturally preparing to make a move. He dared not withhold it because it was someone''s life-saving item; to openly withhold it might result in getting beaten up or even landing in court. After 18 years of development, technology had greatly merged with spiritual energy. Body Refinement cultivators clad in thick armor and combat suits instantly charged in, while the remaining people started using spells and magical treasures. Liu Huang snorted coldly, stretched out his hands to let the special forces handcuff him, and then said, "No need." Liu Huang glanced at Qin Muye, his intent to kill growing stronger. The reason there was evidence left was that Qin Muye hadn''t eaten; the Yin Corpse Sauce Meat at the other tables had already been devoured by the diners. In that era, they were called the gentry. Being sent out to handle tasks, Liu Huang naturally had a brain; like earlier, he seemed arrogant, but actually, he was trying to attract firepower, pretending to be mindless. He donned an opulent overcoat, his eyes sweeping disdainfully over the ordinary people nearby. The situation was already irretrievable. He wasn''t an evil cultivator; not running was fine, but running would only make things worse. After he finished speaking, he was led away by the people. After speaking, a folding Array Plate opened, transforming into a formation, immediately enveloping the entire Qingyun Residence. Although there was also a reward system to motivate, all those extras like combat-essential elixirs and talismans were equipped freely before battle. He indeed had not expected that the young master of the Liu Family would also be here. The special forces completed their pre-battle preparations, each one holding a spell and controlling a magic artifact. Hearing Fang Xing call him "Liu Da," the young man''s expression darkened, the name was an insult to him: "Pay attention to your words; call me Liu Huang or Young Master Liu." The evil cultivators had already scattered like birds and animals just earlier, but compared to the special forces, they were nothing; they hadn''t run two steps before they were all restrained. Speaking of this lamp oil, the method of production was different, and so too was the effect. He naturally used methods of the Evil Path, and even in the form of outsourcing, so as not to involve the Liu Family. Just as there were Dharma Doors of the righteous path, there were also Evil Doors of the evil path. The battle erupted suddenly; the expressions of the several evil cultivators inside changed. They hadn''t expected the officials this time to not turn a blind eye but had directly come knocking. All these items were standard issue for frontline personnel, and in addition, they had all sorts of supplies, everything included. To say that joining later required one to complete missions to earn rewards to exchange for these essentials was nonsense and utterly impossible. Indeed, if it were so, who would be willing to exert themselves for the officials? It''s as nonsensical as not providing protective gear or respirators to firefighters and expecting them to buy their own equipment with the salary they earn after fighting fires. If they were really caught, it would damage the Liu Family but could potentially be a catastrophic disaster for them. But soon, a voice came from upstairs, carrying an arrogant tone. However, these special forces members were well-trained; they simply ignored the opposition and began their search. As long as they didn''t openly fall out, they insisted that this was a terrorist incident created by evil loose cultivators. The Liu Family, however aggrieved, would have to swallow their teeth in their stomach, because this had nothing to do with them. If they dared to talk nonsense, they would simply be furnishing others with a handle against them then. In the end, he could only steel his heart and surrender. Ultimately helpless, Liu Huang prepared to use his last resort to avoid losing the Yin Corpse. As an official, actively on the front lines, he naturally wouldn''t lack various talismans and elixirs, and even the clothes he wore and the weapons he held were all magical treasures. As an official, he was thoroughly disgusted with this group of old-timers from the last era, these relics of the feudal era who looked down on all common people as mere ants. Chapter 305: Chapter 307: Legitimate Daughter Returns to Life, Netherworld Jiao Pearl Chapter 305: Chapter 307: Legitimate Daughter Returns to Life, Netherworld Jiao Pearl [Extra update, error code, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open directory, press and hold this chapter to re-download.] ... ''It seems the Liu Family is determined to go against me, causing me unrest.'' ''Has the Child of Destiny taken effect?'' ''If he really fancies it, should I send him a ton?'' "Ah, you don''t know, people are like this nowadays, just borrowing a place to shoot a movie, and thankfully it''s just one take, otherwise we''d have to do it again." "Ah, it''s my fault actually, if I hadn''t been blinded by the Jiao Pearl and considered going down to the Underworld again, this wouldn''t have happened." "Send the ''Master Qingyuan''s Marvelous Elixir Record'' over to fish Liu Huang out, then try to see if we can get the Yin Corpse back. If not, we''ll smuggle one back from abroad. The production of Yin Corpse Lamp Oil absolutely cannot stop, this guy was also muddled, actually doing this in Mirror City." "But brother, why aren''t you eating the sauce meat I sent you? It smells quite good." Fang Xing didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly. "What just happened? You guys act like it''s fantasy, are people nowadays really this adolescent?" Qin Muye took the initiative. "I just had a friend invite me for a meal, and I let him go thank the person. It''s a pity to miss such a big play." Qin Muye was telling the truth, and indeed if anybody checked, it was so. "Okay, I won''t disturb you from eating anymore," Fang Xing said, then gave a signal to someone beside him. "Ahem, sorry, I didn''t realize there was a problem with your eyes." Fang Xing was also embarrassed, having just noticed the empty eye sockets of the other party. "Patriarch, there''s been a problem; the Yin Corpse was intercepted by officials, and Liu Huang was arrested," Liu Zhi, the head of the Liu Family, hurriedly came over and said. "Where''s your son then? Why isn''t he here?" Fang Xing was puzzled; since coming in, Qin Muye had been sitting alone. "That really is a pity," Fang Xing said, though he thought it was also luck¡ªif his son were here, he''d surely eat it, and then it would be both father and son. "Do people never beat you up for talking like that?" Qin Muye said, speechless. "Oh, I''m waiting for my son to get back so we can eat together. If I ate now, he''d have nothing left." Qin Muye spoke earnestly. "In Mirror City, refining Yin Corpse Lamp Oil, he was caught on the spot, reportedly because someone resisted the temptation of the Yin Corpse Sauce Meat," Liu Zhi knew it wasn''t the time to say information leaked, and it definitely had to be blamed on someone else. "This Black Abyss might have some karmic connection with my ancestors, otherwise, such repeated encounters wouldn''t be possible; but when I traveled in the Underworld before, why had I never encountered it?" "How come Ji Shan has taken so long to come back? He couldn''t have gotten lost, right?" "This seems to contain a trace of Abyss Power; it appears refining will be somewhat troublesome," Liu Gu thoroughly checked and his expression turned grave. "As for the person causing trouble, turning him into lamp oil, our Liu Family may not be as glorious as in the past, but we still have the boldness to kill a peasant." After all, the troubles are gone, so there shouldn''t be any fortunate encounters, right? No matter how strong he is, can he be stronger than Qin Muye? But Qin Muye felt the Liu Family was not after that legitimate daughter; in his eyes, the Liu Family''s legitimate daughter wasn''t worth much, could it be they fancied the Abyss Power... But to use the Jiao Pearl, it needs to undergo thorough refining first. Yet it was then that he had grown greedy for the Black Abyss; if he could control the Black Abyss, he would not only not need to fear the authorities, he might even secure the eternal throne for himself. Of course, there is a difference between lamp oils, and this Yin Corpse Lamp Oil being the cheapest, its effects are also the poorest. Then he could once again cause mischief everywhere. The opponent was very precise in their actions, targeting only the refreshingly crisp soul, erasing the memory of what had just happened, and reconstructing a segment of it. Moreover, the Jiao Pearl has various uses, not only for restoring strength; whether for crafting Magical Treasures or concocting Elixirs, it holds extremely high value. Fang Xing''s expression carried a hint of respect, such an indomitable will, it''s a pity he lacks talent. Although Fang Xing was puzzled as to why Qin Muye was not affected by the Yin Corpse Sauce Meat, he couldn''t explain it too clearly. The existence of the Black Abyss was terrifying; initially, his direct granddaughter, who had crawled back from the Underworld, transformed from a novice cultivator into an even more horrifying Yin ghost than him. If he hadn''t sent her back to the Underworld, the Liu Family would have ceased to exist by now. Soon, Qingyun Residence was cleaned up, and the logistical support staff also began to handle the aftermath. Everything was dealt with as if nothing had ever happened, even the surveillance was altered. It was then recycled by the Underworld, and then her body was occupied by a long-lived Yin Soul from under the Netherworld. In this era, there didn''t exist Jiao Dragons or the like, although there were some Snake Carps with corresponding bloodlines; however, the bloodline was too weak. To truly reach a Jiao Dragon stage, it would take at least a hundred years. It''s said that this Jiao Pearl was caused to explode by passing through the Black Abyss, and it was blown from the bottom of the Netherworld straight onto the Yin Ship¡ªtruly a gift from heaven. But those separated by Yin and Yang, once returned, were no longer the legitimate daughters of the Liu Family, but abyss-corrupted demons of the Underworld, having only the unique traits of being more powerful and living longer. Liu Gu frowned and then said, "Useless, to make a mess of such a trivial matter, what is the reason?" Liu Gu said reluctantly, for it was his order, and he couldn''t truly just let Liu Huang fend for himself; after all, he was his descendant, so he had to sacrifice a bit and send over that precious Elixir Record as a barter. Liu Gu wasn''t born as the family head either; like most people, he climbed his way up step by step, eventually becoming one of the powerhouses in this world, and naturally, the Liu Family developed from there. Old Ancestor Liu Gu of the Liu Family had a look of surprise. Although he didn''t find his granddaughter favored by the Black Abyss this time through the darkness, he still had other gains¡ªa Jiao Dragon Corpse Pearl. He knew the Liu Family, he recognized the Liu family''s legitimate daughter too. After dying, she entered the Underworld, settled under the Netherworld¡ªjust in time to encounter Qin Muye progressing physically into it and becoming tinged with his Abyss Power, then crawling back to Earth through a crevice in the Abyss. The Liu Family then orchestrated various artificial accidents to send these people on their way, ultimately extracting their blood while cremating them at the funeral hall, which was then refined into Yin Lamp Oil. Every venture into the darkness undertaken by the Liu Family was paved with human lives. Even in his prime, he had never obtained such a complete Jiao Pearl. The others were similar, only with an additional step to alleviate the sequelae brought on by the Yin Corpse Sauce Meat. Qin Muye also realized it had almost been half an hour; why had he been reminded so long, as it should have been time to return under normal circumstances. Qin Muye also recalled that the Yin Gang he had seen on the airplane was indeed the Liu Family. Qin Muye then slowly stood up, idly lifting his chopsticks to poke at his rice as he pondered. Now it seems that only that legitimate daughter of the Liu Family was left, and it was fortunate that a Yin Soul from the Netherworld occupied her body, barely making her one of their own in the Underworld; otherwise, she too would have been cleaned up¡ªtruly a fortunate coincidence. Now, to climb to a higher peak again, the resources were scarce because it was still early days; many spiritual materials in Earth were just budding. To truly reach the peak, it would take developing for a few centuries to enter the golden age of cultivation. Who eats wearing sunglasses? That was just to avoid frightening others, so it was covered up a bit. They had also struck a few times before, and this time, they didn''t know what happened in the Underworld, but they dared to make a move in Mirror City. He belonged to the previous era, not this one, and had endured through the End of Dharma by sealing himself off. Now he still wandered all around the Netherworld, who knows when he might be washed into the Mortal World. To acquire high-quality resources, one must traverse into the Underworld through the darkness. Not only was it dangerous there, but also various treasures that had existed for who knows how many years. There were actually many of these types of corpses and Yin ghosts; Qin Muye didn''t bother with them, as the Underworld had its own purifying abilities, and all these bizarre Abyss demons were cleaned up. Generally speaking, a person could refine a drop, and one drop could provide the Yin Lamp with five minutes of time, though if encountering something terrifying, the consumption could be faster. A nearby special forces member understood and then pinched a spell to use the Yama Soul Summoning Command, injecting it into Qin Muye''s body. In this stage, obtaining a Jiao Pearl was indeed a tremendous happy event, and it greatly helped him to recover his strength. Chapter 306: Chapter 308: Fortune Telling? The Kind That Gambles with Life Chapter 306: Chapter 308: Fortune Telling? The Kind That Gambles with Life [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] ''The Liu Family? When did I offend them?'' ''The longer I stay in this world, the more dangerous it becomes as Spiritual Energy develops?'' ''If that''s really the case, then why is my life so miserable? It wouldn''t be some melodramatic twist, would it?'' ''Tsk, taking my things and then going after my life, that''s going too far,'' Qin Muye grumbled. ''But... is Earth really without problems?'' ''My own dad wouldn''t happen to be some powerful figure living incognito in the mountains, would he?'' Ji Shan began to ponder wildly in his mind. "..." Although Ji Shan had guessed that Qin Muye would do something unexpected, he hadn''t anticipated this move. "...That''s roughly what happened," Ji Shan still finished telling the end of the story. "Dad, is that ''The Book of Changes'' real or fake..." After returning, Ji Shan hesitated but eventually asked. "Have you eaten enough? If so, let''s head back," Qin Muye knew that the trouble he had been avoiding for eighteen years had not been evaded after all. "Yeah, you''re right, it''s a coincidence," Qin Muye nodded in agreement, going along with the flow. "Exactly, just a coincidence," Ji Shan played dumb and continued the conversation. "It''s nothing, some people might just be facing a bloody disaster," Qin Muye said. "Continue," he prompted. "I''m planning to go register tomorrow, and classes will start in a few days. You should take this time to get familiar with the new environment," Ji Shan, while flipping through a book, said to Qin Muye. "Which damn kid is talking about me behind my back again?" "It''s rare to see someone so brazen in the market district," Ji Shan also remarked wistfully. "Guess whether it''s true or false," Qin Muye said offhandedly. "Oh, no hurry, we''ve got plenty of time," Qin Muye said lazily. "I think it should just be a coincidence," Ji Shan said after a moment''s hesitation. It was originally meant to be used as an excuse to run into Qin Muye, but unfortunately, it turned into evidence of his own death. Such as Liu Gu of the Liu Family, who was also a top figure in the last era, only he gave up a lot of strength to seize this opportunity, otherwise, he would not have awakened so early. After all, I''m used to being poor. If I don''t make money, what else can I do? It''s not as if I can generate electricity out of love, right? And consequently, the Jiao Pearl was tainted with a trace of Abyss Power, which they regarded as a treasure and seemingly wanted to do something with it. But Qin Muye had no intention of giving them a push. It was better to leave matters to the Child of Destiny talent his body possessed. After all, there''s a difference between external forces. However, in the end, he put the matter aside. First, because divination really had no future ¡ª Qin Muye''s poverty was evidence enough. Hence, even if it was real, Ji Shan had no intention of inheriting Qin Muye''s doomed family business. Truly worthy of being the patriarch of an aristocratic family, he was undeniably domineering. It was just that the heavyset middle-aged man was about to get into a car, and then the car exploded. Lucky for Ji Shan, he arrived just in time, otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by now. But soon, Qin Muye deduced something else. For instance, he recently burst a Jiao Dragon Corpse, and the Jiao Pearl then fell into the hands of Liu Gu. Eventually, a great number of powerhouses would surge towards it, and perhaps even the current concealment policies would be unable to be sustained. The other party''s car was parked in another street''s parking lot next door, so they didn''t encounter the incident at Qingyun Residence. Across from him, Ji Shan was droning on about the process when Qin Muye interrupted him so abruptly, making him wonder, "What?" The two of them then left Qingyun Residence. Qin Muye glanced at Ji Shan, whose body was accumulating a trace of Qi Mechanism, and was slowly transforming into Mana. He only needed a slight push to successfully become a Qi Refiner. Continuing his Divination, he forcefully used his own lifespan as a price to follow this person''s identity, jumping continually until his gaze finally landed on Liu Gu, the family patriarch of the Liu Family. And since the Tide of Spiritual Energy hadn''t yet reached its peak, Qin Muye estimated that these eighteen years were just the beginning. The persistent state would last at least a thousand or even ten thousand years before it began to decline. This was also the era of his territory''s development, and the hidden forces would certainly not relinquish such an opportunity. Even though they were dormant now, with sufficient interest, they would definitely take action. After buying some more furniture and household items, they finally returned to their rented house. He estimated that in a while, he would reach Energy Level 6, which is on par with the Magic Continent before the progress. Indeed, big cities are just no good ¡ª anything and everything can go wrong. As he and Ji Shan were crossing the street, the man reeking of alcohol stomped on the gas pedal, and the vehicle sped towards them, reaching a speed of at least 150 miles per hour. Someone called the police soon after, but it had nothing to do with Qin Muye. The car had crashed into an electric pole on the opposite side, and just from the smell of alcohol, it was clear the driver was responsible for his own plight. On the way back, Qin Muye had a hunch and sensed killing intent. His gaze pierced through layers of obstacles and landed on a man reeking of alcohol. Ji Shan finished scraping his bowl clean and then signaled the server to pack up the leftovers. Ji Shan''s thoughts developed in a direction that contemplated the saying, "Thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west." Ji Shan couldn''t really just slack off; he needed to study hard and enrich himself. As long as Ji Shan seized this era, he could develop rapidly. If he failed to seize it, Qin Muye would help him do so. Just like in the World of Shadows, the source of the transcendent was the Shadow Realm. Looking at the strange corpses and yin souls that occasionally floated by, Qin Muye wondered just how vast the Netherworld was and where the Tide came from and receded to. After deducing the cause and effect, Qin Muye couldn''t help but smile bitterly. It seemed that if he didn''t cooperate with the other party''s desire for him to die, he was at fault. A thought flashed through Qin Muye''s mind that many old monsters from the last Spiritual Energy era were awakening or had already awakened. Qin Muye''s hand trembled, and his eyes narrowed. Qin Muye thought about his own affairs, while the book-reading Ji Shan wondered if divination was real, then could there be other transcendent beings? Qin Muye was perplexed; it was clear that the other party wanted his life, so why should the other party seek revenge on him? The delay was due to sending the other party to the hospital. Although they hadn''t boarded the vehicle, they had been affected by the explosion. And then it hit... an electric pole. If one could find the source of the Netherworld, did it mean finding the source of the transcendent in this world? If Qin Muye were to do it, it would likely be an external cause, but relying on the Talent of the Child of Destiny, it was more likely that Ji Shan would have a Sudden Enlightenment or develop it on his own, which would allow him to more directly feel the power of a Qi Refiner. If it had been just the original two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, they indeed could have finished it, but some unfortunate kind-hearted person had ordered them much more, so naturally, they couldn''t finish and had to pack it up and leave. That''s why this question arose. So, he thought it might be true, but it was a shock to his worldview because, after all, he was a good young materialist. He studied finance, with a very simple idea in mind: to make money, with no other goals. He had never seen such a shameless person. The aftermath was indeed hard to watch; Qin Muye couldn''t help but click his tongue in wonder, "Such speed, if they put on wings, they might take off." Although the Tidal World is currently a level 5 difficulty, it doesn''t mean it will always stay level 5. Based on the World Energy Level, it started without the Spiritual Energy Recovery, approximately level 4, and over the years, it has already reached the peak of level 5. Believing in such things requires him to experience them firsthand; otherwise, no amount of talking would help. If it were anywhere else, Qin Muye would consider it a good thing, but when it comes to the "Lord Era," it''s definitely not that simple. If it weren''t for the foreboding darkening of his forehead, Ji Shan would definitely consider it false, but now, he was starting to feel uncertain himself. A cyclical environmental factor that made him quite curious. Therefore, the Spiritual Energy might become even richer later on. The later they awaken, the stronger they are, and those who awaken earlier naturally seize more opportunities. The ordeal took such a long time because of all these twists and turns. Qin Muye couldn''t help but glance sideways, wondering, "What is this kid imagining now?" Now it was Qin Muye''s turn to be speechless; shouldn''t he refute the other party in such a situation? It was the best of times and the worst of times. Previously, even though the Spiritual Energy had recovered, it wasn''t very valuable. To act on it might not be wise, and what if one encountered a great terror? As for life span? Just use it up; he was immortal anyway. No matter how much was deducted, it would not affect him. And pity? Who would pity someone driving at 150 mph in a bustling area? With so many people coming and going, a slight tremor of the hand could cause a crash. You can''t just waste it, can you? That would be too extravagant. As the Tide, there must be a place to accommodate the fluctuations of its Spiritual Energy. Chapter 307: Chapter 309: Primordial Spirit Leaves the Body, Qi Refinement Becomes Law Chapter 307: Chapter 309: Primordial Spirit Leaves the Body, Qi Refinement Becomes Law [Additional update error, recovery at 3:50 AM, if not recoverable please press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download] ''But he has no ill intentions towards me, just more of a scrutinizing feel?'' ''Can''t let them follow me home, need to find a place without surveillance to deal with this gang.'' Ji Shan''s expression was sinister. He didn''t mind being followed, but if they tracked him home, he felt his old dad wouldn''t be able to handle it. ''Damn~the "The Book of Changes" my dad has is actually real.'' ''It seems there are others monitoring me too.'' ''Spiritual Sense? What is that?'' Ji Shan was puzzled. ''The Liu Family Club? Looks like it''s just these people, gangsters are everywhere.'' ''I could not have awakened some superpower... Oh, maybe it''s because of the cultivation success with "The Book of Changes".'' ''Fierce, auspicious, human, ghost!!!'' ''This world indeed has transcendental beings, but... why is it a bit different from "The Book of Changes" my dad gave me?'' Ji Shan watched the person in front of him as the Qi mechanism inside his body refined into a strand of mana. ''He didn''t escape, did he? This kid is like a slippery eel; even Spiritual Sense can''t detect him,'' another person said. ''Giving you a chance but you don''t want it, thinking you''re something special just because you got into Xuan Qing Academy.'' ''Indeed, the person manual in "The Book of Changes" is the key; the heaven and earth volumes are just nourishment.'' ''Yawn~'' Ji Shan yawned, tidied up the books on the table. Today was his first week at school, trying hard to study in class, and he had to go home after classes too. ''Also... why do I have an attribute panel? Who gave me this Golden Finger?'' ''Nice kid, you still know how to... um~'' Liu Xuan was about to make threats, but suddenly he felt like he couldn''t breathe, as if something was strangling his throat. ''Just like heaven and earth, merely nourishment for a Qi Refiner!'' ''What is it specifically?'' Ji Shan did not reject immediately but instead asked. ''Looks like he probably escaped, unlucky,'' said the younger Liu with a gloomy tone, and then continued, ''The kid must have awakened by now, being able to top the province in exams; his aptitude must be extraordinary. Since he won''t be a dog for my Liu Family, we can''t let him join the officials and become an obstacle.'' ''Unfortunately, the mana is limited, can only unleash an incomplete version; still, Dark Star is effective, and it seems a bit overdrawn,'' Ji Shan felt the pain in his Primordial Spirit and was somewhat helpless. ''Young Master Liu, the man just entered here, how did he disappear in the blink of an eye?'' a voice came. ''Go to his house and kill him, I remember he also has a blind old dad, you guys handle it together.'' ''Are you calling me?'' Ji Shan was puzzled; he didn''t know this person. ''You come here threatening me to join the Liu Family Club, ranting that if I don''t join, I''ll have trouble, what, are you guys a gang?'' Ji Shan immediately said loudly, and everyone in the hallway heard it, many people turned to look. ''Dark Star, constructed from the four basic forces, and with Qi Mechanism as the lead, managed to be moved by a strand of mana; indeed, knowledge is power.'' ''Classmate, please wait a moment.'' ''Classmate, I see you haven''t joined a club yet, would you like to join the Liu Family Club?'' the man said. ''I''ve recorded this, I''ll give it to the academy later...'' Ji Shan said expressionlessly. ''You will know once you join, if you don''t join, you won''t be eligible to know,'' the man said mysteriously. ''The Book of Changes'' indeed contains numerous combat skills, though he hasn''t used them, his mind remembers a lot. As well as studying for exams and so on, in short, consistently enriching himself. However, he also forced himself to attend and listen to classes; the daily schedule was packed, and besides that, there was also extracurricular learning and so forth. Upon arrival, he pushed the door and entered, but it was not the scene he had imagined, only an old man in a security guard uniform was present. After shaking off his pursuer, Ji Shan then started to contemplate one thing, which was why the other party was pestering him. The guy seemed a bit thin but surprisingly agile, immediately grabbing his shoulder as soon as he approached. Then suddenly, all kinds of chaotic lines started flickering before his eyes. He even made him lose face in this public scenario, how could he let it slide. Walking out slowly, that Unity of Heaven and Man feeling intoxicated Ji Shan deeply, mana moving as his heart willed, thousands of Qi mechanisms exploding out. On the way back, he always felt as if someone was spying on him through surveillance cameras within the cameras, a feeling that had persisted for three days. At first, he thought it was just his paranoia, but whenever he left the academy, the feeling gradually subsided, until he reached his dilapidated rented house, where it finally disappeared completely. Ji Shan''s face darkened. What kind of people were these, trying to kill him when they couldn''t recruit him? After Ji Shan said this slowly, the figures of the people not far from him began to blur, their clothing melding into lines along with them. Ji Shan frowned and then said, "Oh, then I won''t join." Ji Shan could feel his soul rising to form a higher dimensional vision. Surrounding him, the myriad Qi mechanisms could be controlled by his mana, creating bizarre effects. Ji Shan knew that even if he asked, he wouldn''t get any answers, so he had to leave first. Hurriedly leaving the school, he noticed someone was following him, and with malicious intent at that. After briefly explaining the situation, the old man replied distractedly, "I know. I''ll report this and let them handle it later." After backing up the recording, he went to deliver a copy to the academy''s security department. The old man didn''t say who they were, and Ji Shan didn''t ask. Inside, there was more than just astronomy and geography; there were also various profound spells, combat techniques, and so on. Liu Xuan''s tone was full of jealousy. He had personally come to recruit, yet the other party dared to refuse, showing no sense of hierarchy in his eyes. After packing his things, Ji Shan left the classroom and was about to go down the stairs when he heard someone calling him. Although it seemed like just for show, it was still functional. Although he felt a great burden on his body, his spirit seemed to have been enlightened, continually expanding, and even his five senses became incredibly sharp, even developing something akin to a sixth sense. He did not live in the dormitory but stayed in a rented house outside with Qin Muye. Lately, for some reason, he felt easily fatigued, as if his body was bearing some great burden. Without showing any sign, he deviated from his original path and quickly arrived at a nearly abandoned old street, where he then cautiously hid. He still had ambitions to climb higher and couldn''t just graduate simply. That he could do this was already quite remarkable, considering it was his first attempt. He refined everything in the world into Qi mechanisms to nourish his own mana, forming his Primordial Spirit, while the other... heh, used a crude method and outdated assimilation techniques. Through this special vision, he could also see the Spiritual Power flowing inside the bodies of Liu Xuan and the others in the distance. It was a system completely different from his; he wielded mana, while the others wielded Spiritual Power. He also came to understand one thing: the world had not only good people, but also bad ones, those with power who would kill at the slightest disagreement. Subconsciously, he used the method of concealment from "The Book of Changes", making his Qi gradually stabilize, making him seem akin to vegetation. Clearly, he had been targeted the moment he left the school gate, the other party had certainly come prepared. It was the same now. In his eyes, the ordinary world revealed countless Qi mechanisms, these intertwined and roamed, forming a vast world. Under the instruction of Qin Muye, his mischievousness had increased. They were treating him like a fool, expecting him to join without any explanation, as if it might be some illegal organization. This made Liu Xuan and the others suddenly feel a chill, and then they spotted Ji Shan in the distance. This caused the man from the Liu family to stiffen, immediately wanting to snatch something, but Ji Shan turned and ran. This caused the man from the Liu family to darken, "Very well, I invited you out of respect, but since you refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit, just you wait, this isn''t over." This was an opportunity to see who was spying on him so persistently. Obviously, there was a problem, and then he glances discreetly at the monitoring system. Since the person had contacted him, the sense of surveillance had intensified, indicating there were more watchers. In that moment, in his eyes, this group of people was full of weaknesses. This feeling made him uncomfortable, yet he didn''t dare to tell Qin Muye, afraid of worrying him. All of the surveillance of Xuanqing Academy was managed within the security department. The man''s eyes flashed with a glint of cold light: "You''d better think carefully before you speak, otherwise life here might not be so easy for you." As for the so-called Liu family club, he didn''t take them seriously. If they were that powerful, why would they hide and skulk about? In the end, amidst distortion, they were completely obliterated, leaving not even a trace, sparing him the effort of hiding the evidence. Chapter 308: Chapter 310: When the Child of Destiny Takes the Villains Seat Chapter 308: Chapter 310: When the Child of Destiny Takes the Villain''s Seat [Additional update garble, restored by 3:50 AM, if restoration fails, open the directory and press and hold this chapter to re-download] "Ah, this... are you trying to send me to my grave by saying that as the Child of Destiny?" Qin Muye said with a face full of black lines. "Dad, given my situation, how long will it take for me to inherit your territory?" Ji Shan teasingly asked. "Dad, have you ever heard of the story ''wishing one''s son to become a dragon''? You''re not even up to par as a dragon; how am I, as a kid who just left the house, supposed to help you conquer the world? Rely on luck?" Ji Shan couldn''t fathom Qin Muye''s depth, but he knew one thing: his old man was incredibly powerful, the kind that could disregard an entire instance world. "Dad, are you sure it''s okay for you to be squandering your lifespan like that? Aren''t you afraid of just dropping dead?" Ji Shan said with some concern. "Stop talking nonsense, I''m the protagonist here. If I hadn''t raised you back then and had followed the normal plot, by now..." "No, I''m just a scholar with no strength whatsoever," Qin Muye stated earnestly. "Right, I feel like I''ve been monitored these past few days, do you feel it?" Ji Shan asked. "Hmm, watch my dad," said Ji Shan, expressionless. He guessed that it was his father''s Primordial Spirit. "And why did a Hero panel suddenly appear for me, and why is it at Level 0? Was it your doing?" "Okay, but how do you expect me to help you complete your mission? You''ve only accumulated 3 points of merit after all these years, and there are still 7 points left." After Ji Shan sat down, he said helplessly, knowing the difficulty wasn''t small in his eyes. "Watch your dad," Qin Muye said. "Got it, the Liu Family still sees value in you, dad." Ji Shan understood instantly. With his pettiness, he remembered for ten years the one time as a child Ji Shan bit off a piece of his ice pop, only stopping bringing it up in the past two years, otherwise, he would''ve mentioned it every summer. "Then you''re going to have to wait, and besides, what do you want a territory for? That stuff is a pain to manage, and with your skills, you''re hardly qualified to manage one," Qin Muye said. "How about I infiltrate the official department, be your inside man when the time comes, and meanwhile gather some merit for you?" Ji Shan contemplated and suggested. "Do you dare to swear on that lump of who-knows-what your Primordial Spirit is?" Ji Shan said, his face devoid of expression. "If you can''t sweep them away... then let''s just run away when the time comes," Qin Muye said after a moment of silence. "Then the inside traitor leaked the information, and like a sticky plaster, the Liu Family would cling to us. But you''re quite ruthless, using Dionysus''s Dark Star quite smoothly. It''s good that I improved it, and you didn''t use the full set. Had it been the original, you would have probably been gone," Ji Shan added, knowing Qin Muye''s penchant for mischief, thus interrupting and supplementing his statement. "Killed three Transcendents who were out to exterminate our entire family, did you know that?" "That makes sense, so how about I take on this mission? If anything happens, I''ll have your back, the kind you can call for reinforcements when you can''t handle it," Qin Muye said leisurely. "I''ve calculated it; the official department, that is, the Xuan Qing Academy itself, they are assessing you. These past few days, they suspect you have potential because of your conversion from Qi Mechanism to Mana and the process of refining your Soul into a Primordial Spirit. So after evaluating you, they''re going to pull you into the official department," Qin Muye explained. "So, I''m now a villain?" Ji Shan said, a little excitedly, after a pause. "So, dad, you''re actually a big shot?" Ji Shan said, incredulous. "I dare! As if, what''s gotten into you today that suddenly you''re initiated?" Qin Muye asked curiously, as he wasn''t constantly monitoring him. "I don''t have a lifespan limit; smashing it regardless of the amount is not an issue. And now, neither do you. Once your Primordial Spirit levels up and stabilizes, you can try as well," Qin Muye explained further. "I''m doing a divination; this thing only works well in this world. Change the world, and who knows if it''ll be of any use," Qin Muye said, not stingy with his lifespan as he began his calculations. "Now, you''re the epitome of the Great Demon King, right? With your personality, you''re usually disguising yourself, right? The true personality should be ten times, no, a hundred times worse, a disaster for the entire world," Ji Shan said, well aware of Qin Muye''s mischievous nature. "How about you go and wipe out the Liu Family, dad? That way, we''d be rid of all this trouble," Ji Shan offered a very constructive suggestion. "So you''re saying, dad, you came over to raise me and incidentally complete an instance?" Ji Shan was extremely shocked and then glanced at his dilapidated little hut. "Huh, I didn''t expect Qi Refiners to be so awesome. The panel has always been there; it was just that you had overlooked it before. This time, because you became a Qi Refiner, you simply ignored the oversight, and the general situation is like this." Qin Muye glanced at the Loyalty, which was still at 100, so he explained the situation directly. "Accumulating merit is minor; you need to grow up quickly. Keep in mind that you''ve broken free from the panel''s shackles. Even without the panel, you can still grow stronger on your own. I''m counting on you to sweep the world." Qin Muye spoke bluntly. "Tsk, what sneaky thoughts are you harboring, kid? Are you thinking about using others to lay eggs and stir up trouble? Here''s the contact method for the Black Hand; he''s currently in charge of the Endless Abyss. Contact him if you need anything. As for me, I still have the Netherworld to study." Qin Muye handed over a communicator; he was the type who enjoyed watching the excitement without worrying about the consequences. "Really? I''ll have to try that out when I have time." Ji Shan was somewhat excited too¡ªit seems everyone else wants immortality, and here he gets it as a standard feature right from the start. Indeed, worthy of a big shot. "Don''t always think about fighting and killing; learn more about the ways of the world." Qin Muye advised. And it turns out, Ji Shan had guessed right; the other''s Primordial Spirit was based on his own, though modified and relatively more benevolent, mixing in his Learning Ability and Academic Research talents. Otherwise, how could he be worthy of being a Qi Refiner? He wasn''t like Ji Shan, who didn''t let his joy or anger show on his face. From the current perspective, his father was the hands-off type who didn''t manage anything. It was very normal to run if you can''t beat them. When he returned home later and saw his father through the eyes of his Primordial Spirit, he was not a humanoid creature but a horror like the terrifying abyss. As for what Qin Muye said, Ji Shan wasn''t surprised at all. Being able to fight doesn''t necessarily mean you can live long, but being able to run fast definitely means you can live long. Qin Muye, on the other hand, was different; he was the kind who would argue openly and fall out with anyone without hesitation. Ji Shan fell silent, after all, the situation was too special. No wonder his system was different from that of Liu Xuan''s; they were not even from the same world. Ji Shan wasn''t shy about it and spoke directly¡ªhe suspected it was something Qin Muye had given. Ji Shan might have become a Qi Refiner with a powerful Primordial Spirit, but for a time, what Qin Muye said about the "Lord Era," timeline convergence, and the future Sky Net Era was a wild challenge to his worldview. Of course, Ji Shan knew about his own Talent, and he had some idea about Qin Muye''s Talent, though it wasn''t as luxurious as his own. Thanks to Qin Muye''s teaching from a young age, Ji Shan also had a similar caution and quirky character. Just this piece of intelligence had cost nearly a thousand years of life. Normally, fortune-telling wouldn''t be so detailed, nor necessarily shorten life, but Qin Muye liked to play big, so he just went for it. Qin Muye quickly came up with lots of detailed results and transmitted a copy to Ji Shan. Who the hell would have thought that some terrifying existence would burrow away here, and even hide a million soldiers comparable to Divine beings somewhere in the world, ready to give those insensible people a shock at any moment? His energy had already shifted from being a Qi Refiner to delving into the realms of Yin and Yang, seeking to unearth some hidden secrets. He had thought about using this fortune-telling technique to deduce matters of the Netherworld, but it seemed to involve too many profound secrets; his Investigation was blocked by a firewall. Plus, with his Talent, as long as he grows step by step, he''s bound to have a limitless future. In his eyes, Ji Shan''s gift should be in Learning Research and getting stronger, not handling these miscellaneous affairs. Having been father and son for over a decade, Ji Shan had no trouble accepting his identity shift. Instead, going from the son of a fortune-teller to the status of a Crown Prince was something he could inherit... well, he might even inherit the entire territory without his old man kicking the bucket. These secrets were hidden from the world, not like the things he searched for, which were more or less the same as using a browser. But there was a cost¡ªsearching required data, and that data was typically life. However, Ji Shan wouldn''t normally reveal his true nature, opting more for a cool demeanor, leaning towards the dark and cunning. As for climbing the ladder and playing the financial game, he had long since pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind; they were utterly useless. Chapter 309: Chapter 311: A Stroll in the Netherworld, Spiritual Energy Returns Home Chapter 309: Chapter 311: A Stroll in the Netherworld, Spiritual Energy Returns Home [Additional update garbled, restored at 3:50, if restoration fails, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download] "Judging by the length of the Netherworld, the extent of this Underworld surpasses my imagination; it certainly cannot be just two eras of Spiritual Energy." "Netherworld, a river that comes with the tide of Spiritual Energy, connecting Ying and Yang realms, contains all sorts of terrifying beings." "We can proceed no further in the Netherworld; going further would mean risking our lives," Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly, stopping in his tracks. "The Netherworld is truly vast; at my current speed, I still haven''t reached the end. Could it be flowing into other worlds?" Qin Muye wondered, still within the Netherworld of the Underworld. "There is no division of realms, no rigid cultivation technique, I don''t even know where the path ahead lies... " "With my power being two ranks higher than this world, as long as I don''t court death, I generally won''t die; even if I court death and die, I can still resurrect in my Lord Territory." "Tsk, truly bizarre." "These four basic forces aren''t omnipotent either, there''s none of that stuff in the Underworld, showing it also has significant constraints." "I always feel like I''m lacking something?" On the surface, he appears human, but his reflection in the Netherworld is an incredibly terrifying abyss. Yet even so, the rise of Emperor Shen You took nearly thousands of years. Of course, his ascension wasn''t solely through cultivation; he evolved and improved himself in all respects. It was fortunate that he developed everything from the ground up, possessing data for every part, otherwise, his success was not guaranteed. As for Qin Muye, he could not care less; form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Appearance, physical appearance, species, he had long discarded them, never confining himself to his human identity. The counterpart was highly supreme, representing the primal order, time, space, and essence itself, marking the inception and beginning of the world. As the prototype of the Primordial Spirit, naturally, he possessed corresponding abilities. When it was time to grow, he had to be exposed to trials and tribulations. Not to mention the various Corpse Ghosts lurking underneath the Netherworld, yearning for life despite being dead. It''s likely that no one in the Tidal World could walk as long a path in the Netherworld as he did. For those cultivators, it is impossible to enter the Underworld physically; the soul needs protection from the Yin Ship and Yin Lamp, or even the strongest cannot withstand the onslaught of the Underworld and Netherworld. Well, that is as long as Qin Muye doesn''t stir trouble. As long as he doesn''t stir trouble, there generally wouldn''t be any grand catastrophes like apocalyptic devastations. In other terms, Qin Muye, in devouring the Netherworld, used erosion and absorption techniques stripped from the Shadow Realm. After years of refinement by Qin Muye, it has already formed a devouring method of its own. He did have a brief encounter with Chaos Chaos, a presence akin to the Heavenly Dao Rules. Perhaps the World Energy Level of this universe was inherently high, but that does not imply that similar high-end powers would be abundant. Qin Muye had already let go of the matters concerning Ji Shan, certainly, he could not keep following them. The next big goals are only two: one is to keep growing stronger, and the other is to completely take hold of his Lord Territory from ''Lord Era,'' and then sever ties with ''Lord Era.'' Yet such a scarce 7th Rank, in the Netherworld, Qin Muye has already seen no less than ten corpses. But if it were in the Earth, the Earth is not this big. Unfortunately, when Qin Muye met him, he did not comprehend anything like the Time Law or Space Law; probably he lacks the protagonist''s fate, otherwise how could he possibly comprehend these things from a series of seamless rules. Liu Gu, the ancestor of Liu Family from the previous era of Spiritual Energy, was also just 6th Rank according to the information collected by Qin Muye. Walking through the Underworld, Qin Muye carefully maintained his outer shell; once broken, it would be a catastrophe for the Netherworld. Others definitely couldn''t cultivate as quickly as him, after all, growing stronger isn''t purely about cultivation. Even if other lords follow the routine cultivation, no matter how talented, they couldn''t be quicker than his transformations. Qin Muye doesn''t know how strong the 9th Rank is, but it should be no less potent than a Race Mother. Qin Muye slowly walked deeper into the Netherworld, continually drawing upon the Underworld''s native source power as sustenance. Qin Muye sensed that things from Earth were not suited for the Underworld, and besides, the Underworld was not a scientific place. To force it to adhere to science would be too demanding for the Underworld. Qin Muye did not need to grow because he was already powerful. As an outcast, Qin Muye had forged his own path, which lacked any reference for others to follow. By now, his power had almost reached a true combat strength of Rank 7, which would be impossible to achieve through cultivation alone in eighteen years, let alone one hundred and eighty years. If it were not necessary to use a human body as an instance buffer, he would not even need to maintain this superficial layer. In the last era of spiritual energy, there was only one true Rank 7, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, lying dormant until the peak of the Spiritual Energy Recovery meets the conditions set by them to awaken. In eighteen years, it was not only the Qi Refiner system that was being developed, but also his own enhancement. So even if "Lord Era" stripped him of his Talent, it wasn''t possible to lose his ability to learn and conduct research. Thus, as long as no bizarre things emerged in this world, Qin Muye could essentially bulldoze his way through. He named his path and system the Abyss, representing both his power system and the ultimate dominion over his territory. He suspected that if he continued forward, perhaps he would encounter Rank 8 or Rank 9 corpse ghosts. His actual strength was already Rank 7, just not recognized by the data of "Lord Era." Whether it was magic, Shadows, or even the latest Qi Refiners, they were all just stepping stones to him, not a true system. Like this time, Qin Muye had spent eighteen years indoors. There were minor troubles, but he was completely able to contain them, so there were no major problems. Earth could not possibly sustain a scenario where Rank 6s roamed everywhere and Rank 7s were as common as dogs. After eighteen years there was still attachment; Ji Shan was not Qin Muye, so he needed to experience and be honed to grow into a qualified strong person. Each figure was lifelike, maintaining their appearance from life, dressed in ancient and elegant clothing; clearly, they were ancient people. Both on their hands and bodies, they wore exceptional Magical Treasures. Unfortunately, the effects of the Netherworld had washed away their former might. Initially, he wouldn''t have thought this way, but now it was different; he had sufficient strength to protect himself. The rules given to him by "Lord Era" were more of a limitation rather than a convenience. From this, it was speculated that if the Netherworld and Spiritual Energy Tide were manifestations of the dual realms of Yin and Yang, then would not this imply that during the peak period of the Tidal World it could reach an existence comparable to a Rank 9 server? For the natives to cultivate to Rank 7 through normal means would take at least tens of thousands of years. Of course, exceptions like Emperor Shen You, akin to a genius combined with a Child of Destiny, are rare, an improbable event in a world. Breaking ranks also needs to adhere to basic principles; he could combat Rank 7s as a Rank 5 because he had already transcended the rank framework of "Lord Era," allowing him to do so, not because he could truly overpower higher ranks in battle. Furthermore, Rank 8 simply did not exist. In the depths of the Netherworld, Qin Muye encountered many powerful corpses and Yin Souls. As he delved deeper, some of these formidable beings were even comparable to his current power, that is, Rank 7. In his territory, he could even instantly kill a Rank 7. As for Rank 8, that was utterly preposterous and beyond his capabilities. Being an adult, if he still needed Qin Muye''s protection, wouldn''t that be like nurturing a flower in a greenhouse, utterly spoiled? If there truly were insoluble issues, Qin Muye could assist, but if he had to strategize everything, then what he raised was not a son, but an ancestor. If this world truly had people like Newton, even if they died and entered the Underworld, it would still be unscientific. This Netherworld could reflect a person''s heart. Qin Muye''s heart could not be reflected by the Netherworld, but it could show its true form. This also had its advantages; there was no need to worry too much about the instance. This time, his territory was in this world. Even if he died, the task would not fail, because he would not have to return to the Warlock Dynasty server to resurrect, but would resurrect directly on-site. As for the concern that his Talent would be stripped away and become ineffective after leaving "Lord Era," there was no need to worry. With his level of strength, he already had ways to cope, such as the Primordial Spirit born from Qi Refiners, which was a collective of his numerous talents. The Mother of the Race was the only Rank 9 being he had ever encountered, and she had not fully revived. Chapter 310: Chapter 312: Nameless Corpse, Heavenly Venerate in Meditation Chapter 310: Chapter 312: Nameless Corpse, Heavenly Venerate in Meditation [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50 AM, if unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "I must make a trip back, perhaps the Spiritual Energy is just the Netherworld''s projection." "And these strong corpses, perhaps they do not come from the Tidal World, but are washed down from other worlds with the Netherworld waters." "Great, I''m always happy to help others." Qin Muye''s skin began to crack, and the dark red Abyss faintly showed through the crevices like the tip of an iceberg. "Could it be that the Netherworld is slowly siphoning off the entire Tidal World?" "Too bad being diligent doesn''t help if you have reached the 6th level of physical prowess but don''t have the brains to make good use of it." "From what we see now, the Netherworld equals Spiritual Energy." "The internal organs and the corpses are no different, and even the flesh and bones are the same, it''s just that there are no obvious signs of corpse spots on their skin, which none of the somewhat powerful have." "So, this might explain why I can''t reach the source of the Netherworld, because the source of the Netherworld is not something this weakling can peek at." "The stronger they were, the more lifelike their corpses are, just as if they were alive." "Death~Death~Death!!!" "So, how did these corpses start moving?" "I have a favor to ask, and I hope you will grant it, young friend." "I''m a Heavenly Venerate, who has hidden one hundred and eight thousand scrolls of Daoist Skill. Now that I''m dead, my Dao has vanished, and my soul has entered the Netherworld. It is a pity that my Daoist lineage is cut off, and I cannot bear it. I ask you, young friend, to find a successor for me to continue my Daoist lineage. If you can accomplish this, my gratitude will be profuse, and I shall be greatly indebted." "Please wait, young friend!" "Being strong is good, no need for evaluations through others'' hands." Qin Muye, carrying the corpse, jumped out of the Netherworld in one go, and as soon as the corpse was out of the Netherworld, it underwent a tremendous transformation. "What''s the matter?" Qin Muye could not gauge the depth of the other party, which meant one thing, the other party was stronger than himself. "Truly dedicated." "Only those corpses that have not undergone cultivation will have corpse spots or even signs of rot." But they all share one characteristic, a tremendous malice towards the living, as if they were eager to have people join them in the Netherworld for company in their burial. The other party was also a corpse, but seemingly not completely dead, with a strange smile on his face and holding a Dharma Seal that Qin Muye could not understand. And as the other party spoke, Qin Muye could see strange changes happening to the corpses that claimed to be Heavenly Venerates; corpse spots gradually surfaced on the skin, and flesh began quivering, with flesh buds growing out from beneath the skin. Otherwise, once it gets to the mid to late stages, it would be a problem even for ordinary Cultivators to harm the strong with Spiritual Energy weapons, and even as Spiritual Energy weapons continue to develop and indeed can be effective against the strong, could ordinary people even use them at that point? To Qin Muye, it felt like special security measures rather than danger. It was very vague and strange, but Qin Muye didn''t take it to heart, as he had heard such voices many times before ¨C nothing more than the lures of Corpse Ghosts. It was unlikely for the Netherworld to simply gather these Corpse Ghosts for no reason, just as the Shadow Realm didn''t bestow the Extraordinary System to the Human Realm to enhance their foundation. The Corpse Ghosts beneath the Netherworld had a specialized attacking attribute against the Cultivators'' souls that arrived in the Underworld. More importantly, there was an attribute crushing advantage. Corpse Ghosts were everywhere beneath the Netherworld, and only those with great talent and boldness like Qin Muye dared to act so recklessly. Other Cultivators probably wouldn''t dare be as rampant as he was. It was as if they had broken free from some kind of constraint, moving from death to life and frantically attacking Qin Muye. Yet oddly enough, a corresponding corpse would appear beneath the Netherworld after their death, and those with deep resentments might even form Yin Souls. An indescribable atmosphere gradually spread, and Qin Muye''s expression became even more solemn. Qin Muye closed his eyes, and the essence of the Abyss flowed out from within him, forming a broader and more mysterious vision. Qin Muye didn''t care about that at all. What concerned him more was how these corpses entered the Netherworld. Qin Muye directly snapped the opponent''s limbs with a snap and even dislocated the jaw, but the corpse wriggled toward him like a caterpillar. Given its persistence, it would definitely headbutt Qin Muye if it got close enough. Qin Muye had seen a lot, so he wouldn''t hold onto naive ideas of truth, benevolence, and beauty when guessing about the Netherworld. Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled. He had checked several times and found no reason that could force the corpse to move. As Qin Muye was about to turn around and leave, the originally vague murmurs in his ears suddenly became clear. It was an old and weak voice of an elderly man, seemingly hanging on by a final breath. It''s impossible for everyone to be as powerful as a dragon, as the distribution itself is inherently unfair. Even the eyes began to sink in, and the eye sockets started to enlarge, dark as if they were some kind of vortex. The voice was ethereal and disordered. At first, it sounded close by the ear, but upon closer listening, it was far away in the distance. Corpse Ghosts and Yin Souls are two different creatures. The formation of a Yin Soul means there will be no Corpse Ghost; they seem to be different evolutionary paths. The muttering from the corpse''s mouth swelled from soft to loud, gradually approaching madness as if in response to some unspeakable horror that had driven the mind to collapse and behavior to become abnormal. The first point is that traveling through the Shadow with one''s soul, even if the soul encounters misfortune in the Underworld, does not mean that the body in Earth would fall into the Netherworld as well. Following the voice and turning his head, Qin Muye saw an old man in a Daoist robe sitting cross-legged above the surface of the Netherworld Water. Upon closer inspection, he wasn''t sitting on the water at all, but on a pile of terrifying corpses. Although the Spiritual Energy Recovery had been developing for eighteen years, it was still in its early stages, and there weren''t many strong individuals. Hence, the spiritual energy weapons combined with modern technology could still cause damage to various Cultivators. He casually pulled up a corpse, and the corpse opened its eyes as if alive. Its grey, withered eyes stared at Qin Muye, and a faint malice lingered around him. So he still focused on his work. His mind raced with possibilities. What if the Netherworld in the Tidal World was just a tributary and not the true main body of the Netherworld? He decided to return to Earth to confirm his suspicion. If it proved correct, then Qin Muye would be confident of completing this main quest with an SSS rating. He knew he had been ensnared by the Dao. Whether it''s recoil force or energy intake, one needs corresponding strength to handle it. If Qin Muye hadn''t tested from multiple angles that this was a corpse, he would have suspected it was a clone. And it was precisely for this reason that Yan Country and other states concealed the issues of Spiritual Energy Recovery and Cultivators. Therefore, even as the world developed, strength still remained the utmost honor. It made sense for a Yin Soul to move, after all, it was something akin to a soul, with a certain level of self-consciousness. But every time Qin Muye tried to communicate, the other party would lose their mind and attack him in desperation, filled with hate and malice, leaving him empty-handed. Indeed, there were various Resources in the Underworld that could nurture everyone like dragons, but few were willing to risk their lives on such uncertainty to benefit others. The reason is simple: Resources are limited. Not everyone can enjoy the resources for cultivation. If you consume more, someone else consumes less. In this section of the Netherworld, the chances of feigning were not high, especially not for a fierce man who could lift himself out of the Netherworld Water with a pile of corpses. This Daoist-robed Corpse Ghost did not belong to this section of the Netherworld River; it had come from another section specifically to trick Qin Muye. The corpse was like a battery; a battery may contain Energy, but if it''s not installed in an electrical device, it''s just an inactive battery. For the cheat-code-like Qin Muye, this was the case, but for the Cultivators in Earth, things were naturally not so straightforward. The section of the Netherworld before him settled into his vision, calm and broad. He collected a large amount of data, which was then reorganized and concluded. This corpse retained only some preset instincts, roughly at the level of artificial intelligence. This feeling was like hardware installed in an external machine suddenly transforming into software. The normal death process involves burial¡ªnow perhaps cremation as well¡ªbut no matter how one looked at it, there was no way to enter the Netherworld. As he was dissecting the corpse before him, Qin Muye faintly heard a certain sound. But soon, a fierce smile cracked across Qin Muye''s lips. Trying to trick him? Ha, that must be a death wish. This corpse was only at a level 6, hitting Qin Muye was almost like scratching an itch. To say the corpse''s strength caused this was even more nonsensical. Chapter 311: Chapter 313: Discussing the Profound Mysteries, Immortal Sand Return Soul Chapter 311: Chapter 313: Discussing the Profound Mysteries, Immortal Sand Return Soul [Additional chapter encoding error, restored at 3:50. If restoration is not possible, press and hold this chapter in the directory to download again.] ... "No, it''s an Elixir Recipe, penetrates the masses, kills five parts of worms. White Sparrow Grass." "Pass on the teaching, pass on the teaching!!!" "This is a path to heaven, within the Netherworld, there is a great power passing on the teaching." "The Dao is formless, the Dao is unfeeling, the Dao is nameless." "Waiting for death holds no distinction of first or second. Those who understand, see not life, hence see not death." "The Underworld is calm, all things are lonely, it''s not a good sign, today might not be suitable for Yin Walking, one should leave quickly." The Serpent Crone, looking at the bright Yin Lamp, felt a sense of foreboding. "Those who philosophize about life and death, some say death is a possession, others say death is non-existence, others still say death is both or neither. Some say one should rejoice, others say one should fear, others say one should conform, others say one should transcend." "Since you, Young Master Liu, wish to continue Yin Walking, we will not accompany you, we shall leave first." Saying so, the Serpent Crone took out a paper crane from her sleeve, placed it in the Yin Lamp to burn. The paper crane burned completely, forming a cloud path, which the Serpent Crone immediately took to return to the Mortal World. "Assign duties? Hah, I have never asked Liu, the Great Young Master, to walk in Yin with us. It was merely your desire to show off and scavenge for accolades." The Serpent Crone spoke without a hint of respect; she worked with Liu Gu, let alone Liu Huang, she didn''t hold even the Liu Family Head, Liu Zhi, in regard. "With just these little things, it''s still not enough for a glance." "Knock teeth three times, bow head and salute, call the name of the Six Jia Gods, receive the Spirit Talisman." "Quick, move forward, we must find this place of teaching! If I obtain it, I will surely not let you down afterward." "Take ten pills every ten days, remove three corpses and nine worms, preserve Yang essence, has been greatly tested." "You!!!" Liu Huang, upon hearing this, almost died of rage. In his view, these Yin Walkers were but sacrifices of the Liu Family, no different from household slaves, and they even dared to contradict him. "Those who are deeply unfeeling, hunt as hawks and hounds chase rabbits." "The true knower doesn''t seek others, rather people pursue him." "However, I understand this is erroneous." "Seems to be a section of the Heart Method Mantra, philosophizing about life and death, some say death is an existence." "I have seen deeper horrors of the world, predicted the form of its future destruction, and even witnessed the birth of all beings at the dawn of heaven and earth." "I, as the Young Master of the Liu Family, command you, keep moving forward." Liu Huang spoke sternly, in his mind, as long as the other side didn''t openly defy him, they would surely obey his command. "I often hear, it is not humans who diligently seek knowledge, but those who know are diligently sought by others." "There are those who die standing, those who die sitting, those who die lying down, those who die of illness, those who die of medicine..." "Changes reveal emotions, and my galloping never ceases. Little do they know my life and death are like the hands of a horse, the wings of a cow ¡ª inherently non-existent, yet not without non-existence." "How is that possible, what I heard was Elixir Talisman?" "What... what is this sound?" Liu Huang was somewhat startled, as this was also his first time walking in Yin. After all, the dangers of Yin Walking were great, and it wasn''t likely for him, the Young Master, to come in person. "A true person said: People take Soul Calming, Stabilizing Essence, Blood Replenishment, maintain youthful appearance, relax all illnesses, strengthen tendons and bones, and combine effects." After all, this was the Young Master of the Liu Family. They could not handle Yin Walking like the Serpent Crone, who was competent everywhere. Unbeknownst to all, the position of the Spirit Platform within everyone''s souls, a seed resembling a lotus, Immortal Sand, emerged, continuously absorbing some indescribable power and growing increasingly robust. Great terror began to spread through the entire Underworld, with tendencies to head towards the Earth. Unfortunately, it seems the Heavenly Venerate couldn''t surpass Qin Muye; his understanding of the Dao was neither as clear nor as twisted as the latter. But Qin Muye was no pushover either. The pollution from the Abyss also poured into the gigantic Corpse Lotus. But this first volume also did not conclude thus; more voices began to echo out, forming an even more terrifying existence. When the Heart Method Mantra was created by Qin Muye, the Heavenly Venerate''s body rejuvenated. If one looked closely, one could already see a semblance of Qin Muye in him. The Corpse Lotus then segmented into six areas, forming six paths, and slowly began to rotate within the Abyss. Through the voices of Qin Muye and the Heavenly Venerate, the Daoist Skill permeated the entire Netherworld, causing thousands of corpses and Yin Souls to listen entranced, giving birth to Yin Souls in bodies, and reviving flesh to life. Seated in the center of the Lotus, Heavenly Venerate''s figure continuously expanded, with black and red patterns and mottling occupying most of his skin, the flesh buds on his body withering and regenerating in the waving process. The other emitted a sharp sound, which, according to Qin Muye''s observation, did not come from a vocal organ but was emitted by vibrating the surrounding air. The specific principle is yet unknown. Each Guest Elder held their opinion, but in Liu Huang''s ears, it seemed like he heard an overarching narrative that became increasingly clear from its original ambiguity. A bizarre sound poured into Qin Muye''s mind, in that moment, a variety of Knowledge burst instantaneously from these twelve characters. With this Netherworld, Qin Muye re-mapped these 108,000 volumes of Daoist Skills, forming a chilling new Cultivation Technique. Yet Qin Muye remained expressionless. However, if the Abyss were truly that easy to escape, it wouldn''t be called the Abyss. But now, Liu Huang doubted whether his brothers and sisters had bribed this serpent crone, intentionally tricking him, as she had just arrived and was heading back already. When Liu Huang heard this, his expression darkened, "How am I to explain myself upon returning empty-handed, having also wasted Yin Lamp oil?" He faced not only Heavenly Venerate; he was using this Heavenly Venerate and his 108,000 volumes of Daoist doctrines to spy on the entire Underworld. Qin Muye''s skin shattered, a terrifying Abyss revealed itself, a black and red torrent replacing the entire span of the Netherworld, and the original Corpse Ghosts cried out miserably, wanting to escape as though meeting their nemesis. The voices of Qin Muye and Heavenly Venerate overlapped, both questioning and answering, rendering the entire Netherworld into a distorted state. After becoming the indescribable Abyss, Qin Muye truly acted for the first time, not just physically, but on a higher level of action. If danger lurked everywhere, the serpent crone indeed needed to be cautious, but now the contrary was true, something major was definitely occurring in the Underworld. Originally, it would have been the Elixir Talisman method, a path to the heavens, but now, with Qin Muye reciting from the Abyss and the bizarre Heavenly Venerate teaching, through these Netherworld Corpse Ghosts, the first volume of the Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman still took an indescribable form. The Daoist robe on his body also twisted, changing from black and red to black and white intermittently. The Corpse Lotus''s Heavenly Venerate gradually changed, the old appearance slowly transformed, and the corpses on the Corpse Lotus began to animate, as if they were living beings. The corpses and Yin Souls fed on each other, amalgamating into a new terrifying monster. The true meaning of the 108,000 volumes of Daoist doctrine flowed out, itself twisted by the Underworld and the Netherworld, fell into Qin Muye''s Abyss turning even more grotesquely deformed. So... Heavenly Venerate lost. He had some understanding of walking through Yin, but that was all. He listened carefully, his expression growing increasingly excited. Since being fished out, he knew that his family had invested heavily, consequently lowering his status within the Liu Family. Thus, he took the initiative to ask to walk through Yin. If he could salvage something to compensate, he could definitely regain his status. She naturally followed him and left. As for the several Guest Elders, they hesitated whether to leave. Heavenly Venerate was gradually syncing up with Qin Muye, as if Qin Muye was slowly replacing him. Heavenly Venerate had long been devoid of sanity, or rather, right from the start, there was no existence of sanity, only the operation of his own bizarre preaching logic. The next moment, Qin Muye''s vision darkened, unaware of when Heavenly Venerate appeared before him like a giant bat, his wide Daoist robe swirling open, giving Qin Muye the illusion of infinite possibilities. A huge Lotus made up of various corpses bloomed in the black and red Abyss, the layered petals filled with a constant influx of corruption flowing into Qin Muye''s colossal Abyssal body. In a moment of hesitation, unclear whispers emerged in his ears, as if drifting in with the Wind. The chaotic overlapping voices sounded again, quoting the "Sixtieth Hexagram Elixir Talisman," the "Corpse Worm Removal Method," and the secret of refining Mercury Spirit Sand from three corpses. Within the Daoist robe, several pitch-black emaciated hands writhed, as if they were worms. After Qin Muye responded, Heavenly Venerate stretched out a hand completely mismatched to his body; if one were to look at the surface, it appeared human, but those hands were gaunt and skeletal, not remotely human. The Corpse Ghosts simply couldn''t escape in time, and were dragged into Qin Muye''s body. This was just the beginning of the Daoist Skill, in that moment, Qin Muye also understood that Heavenly Venerate''s origins were indeed extraordinary, not of this world. The other possessed neither life nor death, existing in a muddled, chaotic state, roaming the Netherworld through his preaching jurisdiction. Unfortunately, compared to Qin Muye, he was still far behind. The serpent crone, however, ignored him. Having survived so many years walking through Yin, it was caution, not so-called status, that kept her alive. Chapter 312: Chapter 314: Breaking the Routine of Lurking Chapter 312: Chapter 314: Breaking the Routine of Lurking [Extra update code error, will recover at 3:50, if unable to recover please long-press this chapter in the directory to re-download] ''Indeed, the profession of Qi Refiner, personally customized for me at the Mythical Level, combined with my Talent, can be described as rapid development.'' "Has something happened?" Ji Shan frowned and headed to the No. 1 playground. This issue must be significant, otherwise, there wouldn''t be such a major commotion. "Hahaha, Student Ji Shan, that was some fine technique. I must admit my ignorance, that move just now was probably stronger than mine; I really had no idea." The bearded man said this heartily and even sneakily licked his hand. "Well said, junior, but I can''t do it. I''m not so smart and need to practice more in real situations. I''ll go ahead and select some good tasks. I won''t disturb you any longer." Having said that, he took off quickly, looking a bit dejected. "Ji Shan, do you want to go on a mission? Earn some resources as a supplement." another bearded man walked over and invited. "It''s said that Liu Huang has brought back a colorful Daoist statue from the Underworld, which contains the Heavenly Technique." "No, what''s going on?" "Yes, they resurrected the Liu Family''s legitimate daughter, her body and soul have returned, but the problem is... that soul is not only not the Liu Family''s daughter''s but is that of some great terror." The voice increasingly softened toward the end. "You call this an incident? Isn''t this just some rumor? If there really was a Heavenly Technique, the Liu Family would be too busy hiding it to let it leak." "Just listen to me, the Heavenly Technique within the Daoist statue is named the Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman, and it has the ability to bring the dead back to life, and then..." "They used it on that legitimate daughter?!!" the voice came out sharp. "Review every day, sooner or later you''ll turn into a bookworm; battling the heavens and fighting across the lands is what we Cultivators need to do." The bearded man said as he grabbed Ji Shan''s hand, ready to pick up the mission. "Have you heard? The Liu Family seems to have run into trouble." "Repeat that..." "I haven''t been free lately, I still need to review, you should find someone else." Ji Shan said, smiling as he refused. After all, there was no evidence, and there had been a few difficulties subsequently, and then there was nothing more; an occasional challenge could be seen as tempering at Xuanqing Academy, but if it happens too frequently without action, then it could damage the academy''s reputation. After all, the upper levels are not a monolith; there are various factions competing for power and profit, but for now, the development is still stable and on the right track without any major corruption. The bearded man narrowed his eyes; he hadn''t expected Ji Shan, who had just joined, to have such ability, thinking to himself, ''No wonder they say that the wealth of the Liu Family is hard to obtain, they really are not an easy mark.'' Anyone with a bit of cultivation knowledge knows, once you enter the Underworld after death and are then brought back, it''s not the same person anymore, but a malevolent spirit from the Netherworld. But this also threatened some people''s interests; after all, your wholehearted fairness inevitably makes it so that some can''t profit, hence the infiltration of clans and the fragmentation of factions arise. Initially, Liu Xuan had taken a few Cultivators to block him, and then he slaughtered them, and never returned. The other party casually loosened his grip, his hand was still numb; if he really wanted to harm the other party in secret, he probably would have lost his own life first. For Ji Shan, the techniques of National Martial Arts were quite good; at least there was no need to worry about hurting someone too severely and killing them. With his Talent, he managed to learn it after just practicing a couple of times. He didn''t dwell on the minor gossip about the Liu Family, although he and the Liu Family were not on good terms. And if he waited a bit longer, he would probably advance to level 5, which was about the strength of those old ancestors from revived clans and sects. Meanwhile, Ji Shan beside him had a dark expression; after all, everyone there were Cultivators with keen senses and sharp eyes. It seemed like they were quietly whispering, but in fact, everyone around heard it. As long as your own image isn''t destroyed, and you don''t physically intervene, the other party will never suspect that you intend to trap them. What those dignified men need is a knife to wield for them, not someone with ideals and ambitions. Ji Shan wasn''t like Qin Muye, who specialized in studying and research. Although Ji Shan did the same, his primary focus was on pursuing the ways and laws that served combat strength. He studied what needed to be studied, but his application was different. As Ji Shan closed his book, ready to leave, he suddenly heard a piercing alarm followed by an announcement from a college instructor: "All novice cultivators report to Field No. 1 for assembly, including those who have already received assignments." Ji Shan didn''t pay much attention to it. The instructor was relatively amicable. There had been some who refused and harbored jealousy, and, naturally, they were dealt with discreetly by him. It was this very tactic that Ji Shan used, and the academy intervened right as the second difficulty commenced. Ji Shan also sensed a slight change in the mood of the other and the disappearance of malice. He then humbly said, "Sharpening the axe will not delay the chopping of firewood. How can I compare to my seniors? I just feel that I need to learn more before I can practice." It was said that Liu Gu, after obtaining the Jiao Pearl, had been in secluded cultivation, intending to restore his strength to its peak period. But the other person appeared hearty as if genuinely wishing him well, when in fact, there was malice hidden. Ji Shan flicked his wrist subtly, unleashing Dark Strength, Light Strength, and Transform Strength, three techniques of National Martial Arts, which instantly shook the burly man''s hand off his. The Liu Family indeed did not dare to retaliate, but that didn''t mean they wouldn''t find others to trip up Ji Shan, something he had already encountered several times. You join the academy to contribute to Yan Country, yet when a noble family troubles one of your disciples so, no one from the academy shows any support. So, is this academy an officer of Yan Country or a dog of the noble families? Now, in the entire Xuan Qing Academy, probably only the college''s strongest dean was about his level, which according to Qin Muye''s and his rankings, would be about tier 4. Thus, he decisively gave it up. So, the art of influence was necessary. Ji Shan saw this point clearly, as the new generation of cultivators showed quite a gap compared to the previous one. He didn''t really want to review; rather, he sensed the malice of this person, which was probably an underhanded tactic from the Liu Family. His current strength was tremendous, and although the attribute panel still showed level 0, it did not mean his combat strength was level 0. He did want to make money, but he wasn''t foolish. Between life and money, he would undoubtedly choose life, because even if he got the money, he would need to be alive to spend it. The day after he dealt with Liu Xuan, Xuan Qing Academy extended an invitation to him. He naturally accepted it without hesitation and after going through some training, he was ready for employment. It was either the noble families or common people. Because there were many cultivators of the same humble origin who stood by his side, the academy was forced to make a choice. Because most of the people here were not actually from noble families but were recruited from the common folks. Thus, more emphasis was placed on the mentality, as the first generation of Transcendents, although they were of the new generation, they also represented a powerful approach. Afterward, Ji Shan finally found peace; the Liu Family didn''t dare to retaliate against him anymore. If we talk about advancing further, the current level of Spiritual Energy isn''t sufficient to support these ancestors in their breakthroughs, unless they obtain a Jiao Pearl like Liu Gu did. It wasn''t just him; there were also some unexpectedly awakened individuals among the idle personnel. Currently, the Xuan Qing Academy was controlled by the official forces of Yan Country, but unavoidably, some nobles were inserted into it, all of them having reached in through political channels. The other students initially gloated over this, but whenever there''s a bit of public opinion involved, the majority who are of common origins would think this way, judging others by themselves. Considering the oppressive methods of others, if the academy didn''t support them today, they might face the same fate tomorrow if they fell into trouble. This was a genius-level student who should be befriended rather than offended, so he instantly changed his mind. If this were to change with another generation of cultivators, they would likely become completely profit-driven, and then, naturally, it would backfire on those many dignitaries. But none of this had anything to do with Ji Shan. He didn''t care at all; this situation was quite suitable for him to climb up and then harm others. Probably just another ten years, and everything would be clear. Eventually, it was resolved smoothly. Although the people from the Liu Family who came to cause trouble were so frustrated that they gnashed their teeth, they couldn''t do anything and didn''t even dare to speak harshly. They had to leave, seething with rage but only able to glare angrily a few times before leaving. As a major noble family of Yan Country, the Liu Family naturally came to look for him, but Ji Shan staunchly claimed ignorance. If it had been earlier, he really would have been helpless, but now with the backing of Xuan Qing Academy, the other party could only talk tough before leaving. Chapter 313: Chapter 315: The Whisper of an Ancient God Chapter 313: Chapter 315: The Whisper of an Ancient God "What''s the situation?" "I don''t know, it seems to be an emergency operation, I didn''t see them distributing supplies up front." "This must be the first time, it seems like the problem is quite serious." "..." Whispers continuously spread, making the entire No. 1 playground quite noisy. "Silence!" a commanding voice boomed, clearing the previous noise instantly. "This mission is a joint operation between Xuanqing Academy and the Special Combat Team. All students must follow the command and must not act independently, otherwise, they will be executed without mercy!" The voice came again, this time with a hint of murderous intent, especially the last three words "executed without mercy", which made weaker cultivators'' heads buzz, nearly unable to withstand it. Actually, Xuanqing Academy didn''t have many cultivator students, just over a thousand, but the number of Special Combat Team members was much higher, amounting to about two thousand. However, they were not on this playground but had already assembled and set off earlier. Compared to these small-time academic cultivators, the Special Combat Team were real combat practitioners. In terms of discipline, the difference was too great. Academic cultivators themselves were more like lone wolves. In Ji Shan''s analysis, these academic cultivators should focus on researching magic and cultivation techniques, which are not inherently combat-oriented, but some people were unhappy with this situation. So, they forcefully changed the original plan, making it resemble an ancient sect, effectively ruining it. Now, neither scholarly nor martial capabilities are met, and although some want to revert it, Ji Shan thought it was too late. Think about it, a group of ordinary people who are not even solid in theory and have only learned spells and cultivation techniques for two days being sent to carry out highly dangerous missions under the guise of experience¡ªdoes this sound normal? If it were really similar to a sect, there would be nothing to say since a sect is a private institution. But all of Xuanqing Academy''s resources are supported by Yan Country. Does such a vast nation lack enforcers? Probably not. More likely, they need a group that could drive modern scientific advancements in magic and cultivation techniques. That''s why Ji Shan felt that although Xuanqing Academy holds the title of the official leading organization, it essentially has nothing but the name left. The Special Combat Team, on the other hand, was established when Yan Country realized the problems with Xuanqing Academy. In terms of equipment, supplies, and even scientific research, they were far superior to Xuanqing Academy, which only held the title. Soon, the distribution of equipment on the entire playground was completed. Ji Shan also received a set; it was slightly better than the usual mission equipment, but not by much. Compared to the Special Combat Team, it was still vastly inferior. "No one speak, get on the bus!" A row of huge modified buses drove in, looking similar to ordinary buses on the outside, but they were specially modified inside. One by one, the students boarded the buses in an orderly manner. After Ji Shan sat down, he found a familiar face, the bearded man who had tried to trick him earlier. With a simple perception check, he noticed that the other''s mood was very unpleasant, marked by an uneasy feeling. It looked as if he knew something, and in Ji Shan''s perception, although some were also uneasy, that emotion was directed towards the unknown, whereas the bearded man''s unease had a specific intent. These two emotions were distinct in Ji Shan''s perception. "We meet again, senior. You seem to be in a bad mood," Ji Shan said with a smile, attempting to draw more information. The bearded man, distracted, completely failed to notice Ji Shan sitting next to him until Ji Shan spoke. Startled, he then managed a forced smile and said, "Ji Shan, you''re here too." "We''re about to go into battle; how could I possibly be in a good mood?" The explanation was feeble, and Ji Shan didn''t buy it. "Don''t worry, when we join forces, there won''t be too many problems," Ji Shan started to paint a rosy picture, though it was his first time doing this, he was quite skilled at it; after all, Qin Muye had forced him to consume plenty of harmful motivational talks and endure a lot of tough experiences. So, just with a little tweaking, he could easily turn these harmful motivational talks and tough experiences into positive energy. After a bit of discussion, the bearded man indeed felt much better. He glanced around, noticing that the vehicle was speeding down the road, and everyone was busy with their own tasks. Thus, he whispered, audible only to Ji Shan, "Ji Shan, you''re a good person. The place we''re heading to this time might be complicated, so be careful." He knew that they were heading to the Liu Family''s residence to resolve issues related to the Liu Family, but there was a prerequisite: there might not be any living people left in the Liu Family''s home. After giving up on pursuing Ji Shan, he naturally needed to contact the employer¡ªthe Liu Family''s collateral branch. At that time, he was in the restroom communicating with the other party. Initially, everything was normal, but then he noticed that the Liu Family had become extremely odd. The personnel from the collateral branch were dressed in Daoist robes with a lotus seed embroidered at the forehead. Their skin was as pale as a corpse''s, and their mental state was not great. Initially, the conversation was normal, but soon, some inexplicable terms were blurted out¡ªterms that seemed to be names of cultivation techniques. But since the connection was intermittent, he couldn''t grasp the exact meanings. However, what was eerie was that these terms still lingered in his mind, unable to be dismissed. Equally unforgettable was how the other party''s head bloomed like a lotus, with even the skull transforming into six petals and beginning to rotate. He could vividly see that the other person''s brain appeared like an immortal sitting amidst a lotus flower. Then, as the other party described some chilling phrases, he panicked and ended the video call. He sat paralyzed in the restroom for nearly ten minutes before he could barely recover. Then, naturally, he heard the assembly alarm and was somewhat dizzily arranged into the vehicle. Even now, recalling these things caused his face to pale, cold sweat to break out on his forehead, and the bloodshot in his eyes still hadn''t faded. Ji Shan heard the bearded man''s caution, which surprised him, and he also felt the other''s nervousness transform into fear at this moment¡ªtangible, palpable fear. Then, in Ji Shan''s eyes, a piece of scripture emerged, and he instantly became alert: ''Contamination? And it''s contagious contamination too!'' ''The handwriting in this scripture... looks familiar?'' ''Didn''t dad go to the Underworld? How could it have spread to Xuan Qing College...'' He recognized the vigorous and bold handwriting almost immediately¡ªit was Qin Muye''s handwriting. However, it was mixed with some eerie patterns which was why it took him a moment to identify it. Besides, because it was a corruption handed down through the family, this disturbing contamination had no effect on him. "Did you see something?" Ji Shan cautiously asked, making sure only the bearded man could hear. The bearded man widened his eyes and responded softly, "You... what do you know?" "Nothing, just a speculation," Ji Shan naturally couldn''t say that it might be a minor matter involving his dad affecting him. "No mistake, there''s trouble with the Liu Family¡ªthey''ve all turned into monsters. This time, we''re probably going to take down the Liu Family, otherwise, there''s no way even the Special Combat Team would be dispatched," the bearded man seemed to have misunderstood something but still looked around cautiously and shared his guess. "..." It was definitely his father''s petty doing. Ji Shan thought this matter had passed, but it resulted in a massacre of a family. No, it was even worse than massacring the Liu Family, who might have directly encountered Qin Muye''s true form. Now he was supposed to clean up this mess. If he succeeded, was he supposed to track down the source and play out another round of fatherly love and filial piety? No, if it really developed like this, he would probably end up being hung out to dry. Moreover, he felt that this matter might not be so easy to resolve¡ªLiu Gu''s power was not weak, and most likely, the combined forces of the Special Combat Team and Xuan Qing College were not sufficient. The Special Combat Team mostly included levels two to three cultivators, while Xuan Qing College was slightly better off due to having more training time¡ªhowever, most personnel were also between levels two and three. But the Special Combat Team was backed by a level five chief instructor, whereas Xuan Qing College only had a level four dean. Additionally, considering combat proficiency and equipment, overall, they were still slightly inferior. Liu Gu previously was level six, and even if he had fallen, he definitely had some hidden cards left. Moreover, being an old monster from the past era and possibly truly becoming a monster, his power could recover to level six, turning it indeed into a nightmare difficulty. Not everyone was like Qin Muye, who cheated his way ahead. Although Ji Shan also cheated, his extent wasn''t as wide as Qin Muye''s. Chapter 314: Chapter 316: Earth Gang Recruitment, Ancestor Transforms into a Jiaolong Chapter 314: Chapter 316: Earth Gang Recruitment, Ancestor Transforms into a Jiaolong "Is this the Liu Family Estate?" In the suburbs far from the city''s hustle and bustle, the estate spanning tens of thousands of square meters lay eerily quiet, with a long streak of blood beginning at the iron gate and trailing off into an indistinct area. It wasn''t until they approached the Liu Family that the objective of this mission was revealed by Xuanqing Academy. In the beginning, when it was said to target the Liu Family, many of the academy''s students were eager and excited, their eyes sparkling with a different kind of light. After all, the Liu Family wasn''t just any grand clan; should they manage to get a share of the spoils this time, they wouldn''t necessarily make a fortune, but they would at least have a mouthful of oil. Nowadays, Xuanqing Academy was more like a mercenary guild of Xuanqing. Even though the previous generation of cultivators had been maintaining it, when the times needed to change, they had to change. Ji Shan on the coach bus also saw the estate of the Liu Family, where both the Liu Family ancestor Liu Gu and the family head Liu Zhi lived. But now, this place was almost like a ghost city. An armored vehicle belonging to the special combat team was parked on one side, but all the people were gone, leaving it deathly quiet. Those not blinded by greed couldn''t help but feel apprehensive, knowing that the special combat team was far superior in overall quality and strength, and they must have entered ahead. If a fight did break out, the disturbance would have been significant. But now, there was no movement at all. There were only two possibilities: one was that they had infiltrated the estate stealthily, but this seemed unlikely¡ªhow could thousands of people infiltrate without notice? It would have been a direct onslaught. The other possibility was that the entire army had been wiped out, which, despite their reluctance to admit it, was all too probable. As for the suggestion that they had left, that was even less likely since their armored vehicle was still here. The dean leading the team also wore a solemn expression, having just been startled into considering a retreat. Meanwhile, the big bearded man inside the vehicle turned even paler, the whispering voices in his head becoming clearer and more chaotic. In his trance, he even saw a six-petaled lotus blooming slowly. "Everyone off the bus, get ready to move in and provide support," the dean originally wanted to flee, but thinking of the Liu Family treasury, he gritted his teeth and ordered all the students off the bus. Some of the students, who couldn''t read the situation, were quite excited, and even those reluctant to go filed out and assembled obediently. Being cultivators, they assembled quickly. Then, with great bravado, the dean kicked open the iron gate, leading everyone in, stepping over the bloodstains and surrounding the Liu Family estate. The big bearded man and Ji Shan deliberately lagged behind. The big bearded man simply wasn''t feeling well, but Ji Shan was contemplating what exactly had happened inside. As for looting resources, that was even less necessary for him since, after contacting Black Hand, there was nothing he lacked in resources. So, for him, resources were not essential; instead, gaining experience and broadening his horizon were what he should do. Getting stronger was simply a matter of orderly progression. "What exactly did you see?" Ji Shan, looking at the big bearded man who was nearly out of his wits, could only demand in an interrogative tone. Ever since they had entered the Liu Family estate, Ji Shan also felt something ominous. "Jiao... mere Jiao, incapable of becoming a dragon, nor a snake, turtle, fish, or clam," the big bearded man muttered vaguely. His words were strange, carrying a peculiar cadence and were quite loud, drawing the attention of a few cultivator students nearby. However, they only glanced over and paid it no mind, for his words were nonsensical and of no apparent use. They naturally couldn''t speculate that the big bearded man knew something; he wasn''t a member of the Liu Family. ''Hiss¡ªJiao?'' Ji Shan was shocked. He knew that Liu Gu had acquired a Jiao Pearl, and normally, the chance of humans transforming into a Jiao was slim since it fundamentally was a reversion to ancestry, and humans didn''t possess the corresponding bloodline. But the situation was far from normal now. "Earth Gang Summoning Talisman, have you heard of it?" Suddenly, the big bearded man said mysteriously. To Ji Shan, however, the man''s mental state seemed completely abnormal. "No, and I don''t want to know," Ji Shan flatly refused. But the big bearded man didn''t seem to hear the refusal and started to speak as if to himself, "Do you see those with human heads and snake bodies, limbless with fish scales, clay bulls, and wooden horses...?" As the big bearded man''s almost neurotic narrative continued, the entire Liu Family estate began to tremble slightly. As a cultivator with keenly sensitive five senses, he was naturally the first to notice this. Before the Dean of Xuanqing could even shout out an instruction, that sensation of trembling immediately erupted. It was as if the earth dragon had turned over in that instant. Chaos spread in an instant, and with a sudden and loud noise, a colossal shadow like a behemoth burst forth from the earth. The overpowering might that exploded forth made everyone shiver uncontrollably. The Dean of Xuanqing, who led the group, was particularly unlucky; the moment the massive shadow emerged, it swallowed him whole. Only after everyone had steadied themselves, could they make out what it was. It was a Jiao Dragon, yet not a Jiao Dragon. It was like a flesh worm without scales or armor, slathered in some kind of mucus, and on its skin grew bone-like Lotus flowers. If not for the head and limbs of the dragon, it would have been unrecognizable as a Jiao. Upon closer inspection, what they thought were Lotus flowers on its skin were actually human heads. The tops of the heads had bloomed open, and the brain inside was the core of the flower. "Run!!!" In the blink of an eye, all of the students scattered like birds and beasts, their previous greed dissipated into thin air. At this moment, without needing anyone to say it, they all knew where the missing members of the Liu family, the Special Combat Team, and many others had gone¡ªthey were all a part of this Jiao Dragon now. "Roar~" A dragon''s roar burst forth, and everyone''s minds were filled with two overlapping voices chanting. "I often hear that it is not through the diligence of the human that knowledge is sought, but through the diligence of the knowledgeable in seeking people..." In that moment, it seemed as if they saw a Lotus blossoming above the Netherworld, made of flesh, bones, Corpse Demons, and Yin Ghosts. Atop the Lotus, a figure held a Dharma Seal in his hand, his eyes closed tight, yet the Netherworld energy rippled around him, forming massive waves. In a fleeting moment of uncertainty, everyone came back to their senses as if the scene they had just witnessed was merely an illusion. Even Ji Shan saw that scene, but since he was of the direct lineage, he didn''t encounter any problems. Instead, he was somewhat dumbfounded: ''What on earth has my dad been doing in the Underworld?'' He knew that neither the Lotus nor the person atop it was Qin Muye. The true Qin Muye was underneath the Lotus, in the endless and profound Abyss. That thing was probably just bait, like the lantern lure on an anglerfish''s head. But now was not the time to think about these things, for the Jiao Dragon that had been summoned by the Earth Gang Summoning Talisman had already made its move. With each person it devoured, an additional Lotus flower would appear on the Jiao Dragon''s body. Ji Shan knew that both the Earth Gang Summoning Talisman and the Jiao Dragon were creations of Qin Muye¡ªones without intellect¡ªand that if he thought his father wouldn''t harm him, he would be gravely mistaken. Death might not come, but the suffering would be inevitable. Moreover, the strength of this Jiao Dragon was of the 6th rank. There was a solution, however: if he could master the Earth Gang Summoning Talisman, he might be able to control the Jiao Dragon. A nice idea, but he understood something: he lacked the totality and the heart methods, for the Earth Gang Examination Summoning Talisman was only part of a set of techniques¡ªnot a complete Cultivation Technique. The bearded man may have spoken correctly about its content, but if he used it, with Qin Muye''s temperament, it was more likely not to control the Jiao Dragon but to get marked by it. So, it became a matter of ''every man for himself.'' As one of those covering the rear, escaping was naturally quite convenient. Within mere breaths, he had broken out of the Liu estate. Along with him, many others also left, none caring to get into vehicles, instead furiously channeling Spells as they fled. As for those who ran a bit slower, they''d been left behind in the Liu estate by now. Though not as mighty as a true dragon, the Jiao Dragon still possessed the dignity of one. When the 6th rank might erupted, how could the group of 2nd and 3rd rank fledglings possibly withstand it? Those close with weaker powers immediately became fools under the pressure, while even those further away could hardly control their own bodies. Even Ji Shan was affected by the Shadow, yet thanks to being a powerful Qi Refiner and the distance, he merely shuddered, then hurriedly fled. ''Damn¡ªwith the power of this manipulator behind the scenes, which protagonist could win? Even the Child of Destiny would be useless here!'' Ji Shan cursed internally as he stumbled and scrambled away, realizing if he had been expecting a loving father-son relationship, Qin Muye would surely have taught him a lesson on why your dad will always be your dad. Not being able to defeat even a derivative creature of a corrupt Cultivation Technique, let alone its creator. Chapter 315: Chapter 317: Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, Reversing Life and Death Chapter 315: Chapter 317: Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, Reversing Life and Death Atop the Lotus Platform, the Heavenly Venerate opened his eyes. "This kid even got involved in this matter; indeed, my position has tilted towards the villain''s side," he muttered, "But does the world not know that my son and I are in cahoots?" By this time, Qin Muye had already replaced the Heavenly Venerate. He was naturally aware of the troubles caused by the Earth Gang Examination Summoning Talisman, but he didn''t care about it anymore. It was just a Jiao Dragon, after all; he even had a True Dragon Corpse here. As for why he used the "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll," it was naturally because Qin Muye felt this Dharma Door suited him. Currently, he had completed the "Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman" and the "Earth Gang Summoning Talisman," with the remaining ones being the "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman," "Demon Capturing Talisman," "Taiyin Corpse Disintegration and Transformation Talisman," "Mystical Realm of Ascension Fixed View Talisman," and "Zhengyi Consecrated Might Alliance Talisman." Once these seven volumes of Daoist Skills are accomplished, they will be able to neutralize the great calamity of tides, gather millennia of merits, and then complete the main task. As for ascending upon the completion of merits, that''s impossible; this world simply doesn''t have such a setup, and even if it did, ascension would not mean flying to the heavens but to the Netherworld. Such was the case for this Heavenly Venerate; after achieving Dao and becoming immortal, he did not enter the Heavenly Court but instead descended into the Netherworld. Through him, Qin Muye had thoroughly confirmed that the so-called Spiritual Energy Tide in his world was merely a projection resulting from the arrival of the Netherworld. The Netherworld in the Underworld was just a minor offshoot of the true Netherworld. Even so, it could still create such a powerful world; one must know that the type of influx from the Netherworld differs. If it''s tumultuous, the Spiritual Energy Tide obtained will be dense; but as for this era and the previous one, which were relatively moderate, the growth could only be gradual. When the tide recedes once again, it takes not just the Spiritual Energy but also the world''s essence. That is to say, every surge of Spiritual Energy Tide is an erosion of the world, until in the end, the entire world becomes an empty shell. The Underworld is just the empty shell left behind by the world after the Netherworld has taken its essence. Once the entire Earth becomes the Underworld, the world is dead. This is precisely why, when people from Earth die, they appear in the Underworld Netherworld; these cultivators or people containing Spiritual Energy are one of the Netherworld''s means of invasion. Therefore, what Qin Muye needs to do is to sever the Netherworld, ensuring that the Netherworld never reaches this world again, although this might result in the loss of Spiritual Energy, the world would be saved. There are indeed Transcendent beings native to this land, correct, specifically Ji Wuming''s fortune-telling skills, which, although incapable of enhancing oneself and often costly to life, actually serve to provide more damage than replenishment. Although he lives poorly, if it could truly benefit the world, he could receive compensations known as merits. That is because Qin Muye needs to accumulate 10 points of something; normal merits are not quantifiable, Qin Muye''s case is special, but the amount is realistically similar to neutralizing a great calamity. In these years, Qin Muye had not moved, so naturally, he could not mitigate a great calamity. Many calamities existed, such as the emergence of some old monsters or the appearance of some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, all of which count. As for the identity of this Ji Wuming, Qin Muye had dug deep into it. It seems he inherited fortune-telling, so he studied psychology. Tracing back to his ancestors, they also hail from a distinguished background, said to be one of the Human Emperors, the founders of the local Transcendent system, albeit now fallen. After all, compared to cultivators, fortune-telling, which holds no power and shortens one''s lifespan, how can it compete with cultivators who wield great Power and possess abilities to extend their lives or even attain immortality? Continuing to dig deeper could reveal more, but Qin Muye had not delved further; there probably was more if he wanted, but it was also unnecessary. Fortune-telling can only be effective in one world; the sword of the former dynasty cannot cut the officials of the current dynasty, nor can it affect the officials of neighboring countries. It''s highly unlikely for it to be a system applicable across different worlds. Even if the names are the same, there would still be differences unless it underwent "Lord Era" transformation; otherwise, it probably wouldn''t work. Thus, by interrupting the Netherworld and breaking the process of Spiritual Energy growth, Qin Muye would essentially be neutralizing a historic calamity. Everything has a price, and this tide-like spiritual energy is no exception. It seems to be heading towards transcendence, but in fact, it is a gradually breaking process. Perhaps some have realized this, but faced with such great benefits, in front of power and eternal life, they chose to ignore it. But Qin Muye was different. His interests did not align with those of the other cultivators, so he was able to take decisive action. "The source of the Netherworld might be some terrifying entity." Qin Muye quickly regained his composure. He ignored the other party. Since they did not attack him, it meant that he was not considered a threat, much like the entire world. Therefore, he planned to first perfect the "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman." If the "Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman" was to activate the corpse ghosts in the Netherworld, then this "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman" was to give these corpse ghosts vitality. These seven volumes of Daoist skills were specifically meant for the Netherworld. He not only aimed to complete the mission but also to sever this branch of the Netherworld. When he didn''t know the truth, he thought spiritual energy had the greatest value. Now, it was different; the value of the Netherworld was the greatest. His "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll" was not only used to complete the mission. If that were the case, wouldn''t it be too troublesome? More importantly, it aimed to simulate the Netherworld ecosystem and form a new mechanism in his territory. Once that ecosystem was established, Qin Muye would be able to grant his Spirit Monsters the ability to revive themselves, even after death, and climb back from it. This would solve quite a significant problem for Qin Muye, as he wouldn''t have to worry about the reasons for the Spirit Monsters'' deaths. The seven volumes of Daoist skills were a complete experimental project and record. For example, the "Earth Gang Summoning Talisman" tested the completeness after revival. The Jiao Dragon had long been deceased, leaving only the Jiao Pearl behind. Qin Muye used this method to revive it, but because there was only one Daoist skill, without the aid of the other six volumes and lacking corresponding adaptability and clan protection, it immediately transformed into the appearance of a Heavenly Venerate. However, the completeness was good. Initially, he indeed transformed it into a Jiao Dragon using Liu Gu and also revived it using the "Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman," but unfortunately, without the "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman," it became aberrant just minutes after revival. Revival is a very rigorous process, so he created the "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll" to form a complete process. "The issue with the Jiao Dragon should be something Ji Shan can handle, after all, he does have a ''Hero Talent'' worthy of a Child of Destiny," Qin Muye pondered for a moment, although the Jiao Dragon was level 6 and not weak in strength. But he, Qin Muye, felt that as a Child of Destiny, how could he not defeat monsters beyond his level? Back when he was at level 4, he could kill level 6 using self-destruction. Ji Shan''s actual combat strength might not match his own at level 4, but Ji Shan is of a Mythical Level Profession. That alone makes him stronger, so Qin Muye had high hopes for him. If it is not resolved, then Qin Muye would have to wait until he had the time to intervene, since that Jiao Dragon wouldn''t destroy the world. At most, it would only cause massive upheaval. Moreover, Qin Muye was certain that Yan Country definitely had entities of level 6. Otherwise, these noble families would have created chaos long ago. The noble families indeed have their foundations, but compared to the entire Yan Country, they fall far short, even if Yan Country has some corruption. Yet, it is still in a golden age, not an age of doom, far beyond what these noble families could overturn. Being able to influence thoughts does not mean controlling the other party; at most, they could only compromise with each other politically. And Qin Muye was certain that there were definitely people skilled in divination within Yan Country. In the End of Dharma era, these diviners, who didn''t rely on an energy environment and focused on betting on fate, hadn''t disappeared completely. Some perhaps had even become guests of honor for certain corporations, conglomerates, or even the high echelons of Yan Country. Think about it¡ªif these diviners also became cultivators, they wouldn''t progress at an exceptional pace daily, but at least, in the aspect of betting on fate, they could be much more extravagant. Ordinary humans only live about a hundred years, but if they became cultivators, then they would live much longer. "Just right, to test whether anyone from this native Extraordinary System can stand up. I, too, want to see what kind of spark could arise from combining these diviners with the Netherworld Spiritual Energy System." Qin Muye''s knowledge about the corresponding system obtained from his identity was limited, so he needed others to help him, to broaden his horizons. Chapter 316: Chapter 318: Yan Countrys Countermove, The Ji Familys Three Changes Chapter 316: Chapter 318: Yan Country''s Countermove, The Ji Family''s Three Changes "Huff~ I''ve seen plenty of people who betray their peers, but this is the first time I''ve seen one betray his own son," Ji Shan gasped heavily. After witnessing the strength of his own father, he dared not bluster anymore, afraid of being overheard and then getting a thrashing. Seeing that the Jiao Dragon didn''t chase after him, his dad must still love him. Otherwise, given Qin Muye''s personality, it''s likely the Jiao Dragon would have targeted him exclusively to wreak havoc. "How do you even fight this thing? The strongest chief instructor of the Special Combat Team is gone, and ninety percent of the Xuanqing College students are wiped out. This is a huge blow to Yan Country, internal strife and external threats are inevitable." "Unless Yan Country has some kind of backup plan, its position is precarious." Ji Shan hid in an abandoned unfinished building, still feeling the aftershock. That Jiao Dragon was strong, and it hadn''t yet shown its full strength. Most likely, because it had lost intelligence, Ji Shan could sense that the Jiao Dragon was acting purely on physical instinct. And because of the lotus on its head, those instincts were quite scattered. It was as if every part of its body had its own mind. But this was not something he could confront. It simply wasn''t in the same league. A tiger, when fallen into the plains, is bullied by dogs, that''s true, but the prerequisite is that you have to be a grown dog, not a puppy that has yet to open its eyes. "This is Mirror City, the capital of Yan Country. They would never allow the Jiao Dragon to enter the city area. Otherwise, it would cause an uproar. The top brass must already know about the Special Combat Team and Xuanqing College getting wiped out." "But why is there no movement at all?" In Ji Shan''s opinion, this would be the time to launch missiles and level everything. Modern thermal weapons imbued with Spiritual Energy are incredibly powerful. Even if they couldn''t kill the Jiao Dragon, they should have some effect, right? Instead of the current calmness. "Unless... Yan Country has a Cultivator capable of dealing with the Jiao Dragon!" Ji Shan instantly understood the cause and effect. He was very clever, naturally able to guess. About ten minutes after hiding, a violent noise erupted. Then came the roar of an injured Jiao Dragon, clearly, a fight had broken out. For this reason, he could only pray that the person fighting the Jiao Dragon could withstand his dad''s underhanded tactics because that indescribable contamination was just too horrifying. Just seeing it was as terrifying as bone-penetrating maggots. If it weren''t for the fact that his Profession was created by Qin Muye, he probably couldn''t have escaped either. The Primordial Spirit left the body, Mana leveraged to move the various magnetic and force fields forming the Qi Mechanism of the world, and then his gaze settled on the Liu Family estate in the distance. A figure, clothed in a Robe, was casting all sorts of Spells, fighting against the massive Jiao Dragon. "This is... Divination???" Ji Shan''s expression shook, the Spells being cast by the other person were not the ones he learned at Xuanqing College. Instead, they were Spells combined with Divination, not only powerful but also extremely profound. It was precisely because of this that the other person could suppress the Jiao Dragon in battle. But there''s a drawback, this thing is somewhat life-consuming. Ji Shan watched, utterly captivated, "I didn''t expect there to be such a Dharma Door. It seems one really mustn''t underestimate the people of the world." The other''s actions opened a brand-new door for Ji Shan. He knew Divination; it was included in his Professional Talent as the "The Book of Changes" Divination Talent. Clearly, when Qin Muye developed the Qi Refiner, he also incorporated this aspect. As for the life span usage... that''s not a concern at all, Qin Muye had mentioned that he no longer had the restrictions of a life span. His eyes observed the figure in the distance while a multitude of Spells and ideas collided in his mind. "Heavenly Killing Mechanism!" Ji Shan pointed with his hand, Mana flowed as Divination guided the Qi Mechanism to summon thunder. In an instant, a bolt of dry thunder appeared in the clear sky that had been cloudless for miles. This was just one application of the Heavenly Killing Mechanism with thunder. It could also manipulate clouds, Wind, Fire, and other elements. It was as if this one Spell equated to multiple Spells. "Heavenly Killing Mechanism, moves stars and shifts constellations; Earth''s Killing Mechanism, dragons and snakes rise from the land; Man''s Killing Mechanism, heaven and earth turn inside out." Halfway through the execution of his top-level move, Ji Shan immediately stopped, not because the move wasn''t effective, but because he wasn''t capable. "Mana is too scarce; the Primordial Spirit is too weak to withstand this technique," Ji Shan also felt some helplessness, his strength could not keep up with his insight. As for the idea that once insight increases, strength will follow, it''s impossible. Growing stronger is a process of accumulation, and Ji Shan is not Qin Muye; he needs to undergo this accumulative process of cultivation. This process requires resources, whether it''s environmental energy or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. It''s not like the protagonist in a fantasy novel, who suddenly reaches a new level by enlightenment; leveling up also needs a sound basis¡ªwith insufficient support, how can one level up? It''s true that Ji Shan is the Child of Destiny, but he''s not destiny''s father, unable to conjure things out of thin air. He has only been a Qi Refiner for a short time. To attain this level of strength is already testament to his diligence. This is the strength of a fourth stage Qi Refiner, and if compared to the original inhabitants of the instance, it wouldn''t be an overstatement to call him a talent. Consider that the Dean of Xuanqing Academy took eighteen years to reach the fourth stage. Now, Ji Shan has only taken two months, racing to the fourth stage''s actual strength like sitting on a rocket. What''s more, once he returns, he can still level up¡ªwith the growth of a mythical-level profession, it''s quite terrifying. "The Jiao Dragon is going to lose," Ji Shan already saw the outcome. Indeed, the shadow struck the battered Jiao Dragon dead with a bolt of Heavenly Thunder. The opponent''s strength was one aspect, but the other was that the Jiao Dragon was unable to exert its full strength, leading to this result. Ji Shan also realized that the opponent''s use of Heavenly Thunder shared a similar ingenuity with his own Heavenly Killing Mechanism. He was just about to have his Primordial Spirit return when he suddenly felt a sharp pain erupting from within it. "Not good, I''ve been discovered," Ji Shan cursed, and then hastily had his Primordial Spirit return. The Primordial Spirit was too weak, which is why the opponent had detected the changes in Qi Mechanism and even tracked it down. After returning, he immediately began to flee. The opponent was also a master of divination, skilled in forecasting, so it would be easy for the opponent to catch his trail if he didn''t escape. But as he turned to run, he hadn''t even started when he saw a person in green clothes blocking the doorway. He naturally recognized the person¡ªit was the one who had just hurt him with a divination spell. He didn''t expect the other to arrive so quickly, especially considering the distance between them was dozens of kilometers. "Your body bears traces of the Three Changes Technique. Tell me, where did you come from?" the person in green asked calmly, and Ji Shan couldn''t make much out of it. "The Three Changes Technique? What''s that? What I practice is ''The Book of Changes'' that my dad compiled for me," Ji Shan said, while incessantly thinking of ways to escape. In the end, he came to one conclusion, and that was to call for his dad. "Your surname is Ji?" the person in green suddenly asked. This took Ji Shan aback, "Is there a problem?" "The Ji Family''s Three Changes Technique is famous throughout the land. Your father must be a member of the Ji Family, too. Mention his name; perhaps I know him," the person in green said without making a move. "Ji Wuming, what about it?" Ji Shan gave Qin Muye''s identity. The person in green frowned upon hearing this, "So it''s that branch of the Ji Family. But that branch should only have you and your father left, right?" "Have you ever thought about acknowledging your ancestors and returning to your family roots?" the person in green added. At this point, how could Ji Shan not understand that this person was likely related to his father''s identity? Ji Shan also breathed a sigh of relief; at least he didn''t need to call for his father now. "Is there any benefit?" Ji Shan asked. "You can see the Ji Family''s secret Three Changes Technique. The ''Book of Changes'' you spoke of is nothing but an inferior version of the Three Changes Technique," the person in green said with a hint of pride. "..." Ji Shan was speechless; you probably don''t realize the value of a mythical-level profession. ''I should mix in and take a look at the Three Changes Technique; it seems quite extraordinary,'' Qin Muye transmitted a message to Ji Shan, ''Besides, delve into the identity issue a bit. There might be benefits, and we can split them fifty-fifty later.'' ''Why should I share half with you when I do all the work?'' Ji Shan grumbled internally. ''Do you want to go or not, and share half?'' ''Fine, I''ll go!'' Ji Shan felt secure in his decision; he was actually curious about the Three Changes Technique as well. "Alright, let''s do that," Ji Shan felt that it must be his destiny as the Child of Destiny at work again for such good fortune to befall him. The person in green was somewhat surprised. He thought Ji Shan would indignantly object, but he didn''t expect him to agree so readily. Nevertheless, he didn''t dwell on it. The Ji Family was in decline with few members left. Encountering a promising seedling naturally warranted thorough cultivation. Otherwise, the Ji Family was at risk of falling into obscurity. Chapter 317: Chapter 319: Who Seeks Wealth, Who Takes Lives Chapter 317: Chapter 319: Who Seeks Wealth, Who Takes Lives Along the way, Ji Shan had come to understand the situation of the Ji Family, which was quite an ancient family, or rather, remnants of the previous dynasty. Unfortunately, they had almost completely declined, evolving from the original Qintian Bureau and Ministry of Rites, most of them practicing the Three Changes Technique, which could be used even without the recovery of Spiritual Energy. Of course, this was limited to divination, the kind that might reduce one''s lifespan. The man in green before him, Ji Sheng, was the Family Head of the Ji Family, currently the only person in the family who had successfully cultivated, integrating the Three Changes Technique with the cultivators'' system to form a native cultivation practitioner. Unfortunately, the entry difficulty was too high, almost catching up to one-tenth of "The Book of Changes," so the others in the Ji Family also failed to get started. After all, normal cultivators only needed to circulate energy, and it didn''t even matter if they were illiterate, as long as they were not fools and had the aptitude. Therefore, when Ji Shan managed to use divination as a guide to form spells, Ji Sheng was quite surprised, and it was for this reason that he brought the man back without even investigating. They talked a lot on the way, and Ji Shan learned quite a bit, as did Qin Muye following along. As for the Three Changes Technique, it could not be given now but needed a background check and registry in the ancestral records before that could happen. Necessary processes still had to be followed. Nowadays, the Ji Family was also very tightly bound with Yan Country, basically having a "share weal and woe" status, all thanks to Ji Sheng. The Ji Family was not like those ancient families with great ancestors; since the Ji Family had declined early on, it didn''t have such an ancestor. In fact, if time was really taken into consideration, perhaps even the Liu Family would not compare. It was a very young family, not even worthy of being called an ancient family. Its rise was indeed thanks to Ji Sheng. Even before the recovery of Spiritual Energy, Ji Sheng had made a living by divination, the so-called remnants of the Qintian Bureau and Ministry of Rites left only some books and were almost completely disintegrated. Three years before the recovery of Spiritual Energy, Ji Sheng predicted the recovery of Spiritual Energy through divination, which cost him ten years of his life. It almost scared him to death, but he quickly recovered and used the information he obtained to plan ahead. Step by step, he embarked on the path of politics, secretly seizing the cultivation of a few still-dormant ancient family ancestors, which gave him his current strength. He could be considered a man of the generation, but Ji Shan felt that the man seemed to be nearing the end of his lifespan. This made him secretly wary, suspecting that Ji Sheng wanted to harm him. Just because his name was Ji, was that why he was giving him gifts? Perhaps there were other intentions, but as long as he obtained the Three Changes Technique, Ji Shan didn''t care about his thoughts. The two quickly returned to the Ji Family, which was not like the Liu Family in that it was not a manor, but a villa. Although still pricey, it was a far cry from the Liu Family. Ji Sheng had three sons and twelve grandsons, with the youngest son being forty years old. Now, each of these descendants of the Ji Family had benefitted from Ji Sheng''s fortune, all holding high official positions. This made Ji Shan increasingly cautious. Although he couldn''t feel any malicious intent from Ji Sheng, on closer thought, the Ji Family, despite having a bit of an ancient family''s demeanor, could not really be regarded as one in terms of population and heritage and was more like an ordinary family. After all, according to Ji Sheng, the Ji Family had dispersed a long time ago, with some members even untraceable, more like a surname shared by separate individuals rather than an ancient family linked by bloodline. It''s not like there weren''t any; Ji Sheng also found quite a few family members to help and managed to hold it together. But there was still a clear division between relatives, how could he possibly give the family heirloom to a stranger instead of his own offspring? Although Ji Sheng spoke very sincerely, claiming his offspring did not have the talent, Ji Shan also noticed slight emotional fluctuations in him. Even though Ji Sheng hid it well, he still showed his hand. Joining the family registry went smoothly, without any temples or the like. A family genealogy was taken out, and Ji Sheng wrote Ji Shan''s name on it, smoothly incorporating him, indicating legitimate Ji Family lineage. This genealogy had been transformed by Ji Sheng into a Magical Treasure. It listed many people, including Ji Wuming, but it was not recorded by Ji Wuming himself but by his father. After his father''s death, Ji Wuming was sent to an orphanage, and Ji Sheng naturally never visited again. Ji Shan found something odd, first, he was not Qin Muye''s biological child, second, Qin Muye was not Ji Wuming, yet it could still be written down, thus proving that the Magical Treasure likely depended not on bloodline, but on legality. If according to this world''s situation, Qin Muye was Ji Wuming, and by adopting Ji Shan, even if he did not carry the Ji Family bloodline, he still held the status of the Ji Family. It was obvious from the fact that no blood or other medium was needed, that it was a Magical Treasure with divination as its core, not a conventional Magical Treasure. "Indeed, you are the orphan of the Ji Family, but I recall your father Ji Wuming also came with you to Mirror City?" Ji Sheng suddenly remembered, not because he had paid attention before, but because he just had someone gather information about Ji Shan, which mentioned Ji Wuming. "Yes, but after he joined the Cultivation Academy of Xuanqing, I had him return to the countryside first, since staying here was too dangerous," Ji Shan said indifferently. Ji Sheng nodded, indifferent, "Indeed, he is just an ordinary person; Mirror City is too dangerous." Ji Sheng was quite satisfied with the blind Ji Wuming''s return, sparing the burden. ''No... My dad is in the most danger in Mirror City...'' Since leaving Mirror City, Ji Shan knew that Qin Muye had truly broken free from his shackles. When he was around, they dare not make big moves, but now, it hadn''t been long, and the elder of the Liu Family had turned into a flood dragon, significantly weakening the Primordial Qi of Yan Country. If he really completes that "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll," it will directly lead to the severance of Spiritual Energy. Ji Shan was naturally indifferent to Qin Muye''s actions because he himself did not rely on cultivating with Spiritual Energy. Instead, he enjoyed the drama without worrying about the outcome, as long as Qin Muye didn''t betray him; he could do whatever he wanted. "In that case, you should read through the inherited ''Three Changes Technique'' of the Ji Family. In a few days, I will come to check on your progress," Ji Sheng said as he led Ji Shan into a secret room, then took out three books, which were not very thick, and looked hardly comparable to Qin Muye''s "The Book of Changes." "Yes, Family Head," Ji Shan naturally agreed. If Qin Muye had dug deeper into his identity back then, he might have received this reward, but Qin Muye did not care for it anymore. It was Ji Shan, coincidentally obtaining it due to his identity as the Child of Destiny. "This item is a treasure, extremely valuable. Spend these days in the secret room studying it, and do not go out," Ji Sheng said. This situation made Ji Shan tense, as he realized that the other party wanted to restrict his personal freedom rather than truly ensure his safety, because he sensed a bit of malice and greed from Ji Sheng, specifically targeted at him. Then he unhesitatingly agreed. If there were any real danger, he could entirely call his dad. After agreeing, Ji Sheng left, locking the secret room as expected, and even imposing a confinement with the Art of Numerology, making it impossible to leave. As for food and the like, someone would bring it. ''Interesting, this isn''t just about fortune-telling, but more about some principles summarized in ancient times.'' Qin Muye''s voice emerged in Ji Shan''s mind: ''Flip the page quickly, I''ve finished this one.'' ''Dad, what does Ji Sheng want to do?'' Ji Shan glanced over the page, finished reading it, then flipped it while asking. ''Oh, he might be coveting the Talent of the Child of Destiny. As a fortune-teller, your face betrays you directly. Without a corresponding concealment method, even if people do not know you are the Child of Destiny, they can tell your destiny is unspeakably noble,'' Qin Muye said casually. ''Is he planning to swap fates? To replace my status as the Child of Destiny with his son?'' Ji Shan narrowed his eyes, revealing a trace of murderous intent. ''That''s unlikely. I think he''s planning to swap it for himself. Although cultivating has made him younger, it doesn''t mean his life is also replenished. The life spent cannot be regained, so he''s thinking of living another life,'' Qin Muye said. ''I see, so that''s it. Tsk, the conflict between longevity and progeny,'' Ji Shan turned another page: ''It turns out I''ve become his treasure-delivering boy.'' If Ji Sheng could become the Child of Destiny, he indeed might go further, but unfortunately, he didn''t count on Qin Muye. Moreover, even if it was the original Ji Wuming, it seems that Ji Sheng would still end up like a treasure-delivering boy for the protagonist Ji Sheng, given that he didn''t have the protagonist''s fate but still suffered from the protagonist''s syndrome. Chapter 318: Chapter 320: Human Emperor Technique, Heavens Will Blade Chapter 318: Chapter 320: Human Emperor Technique, Heaven''s Will Blade "Damn, Ji Sheng took the wrong path, and I underestimated the Art of Numerology in this world. This is the Human Emperor Technique," Qin Muye''s voice surfaced in Ji Shan''s mind, which slightly overwhelmed him. "What Human Emperor Technique? Dad, can you stop blurting out, you''re messing up my train of thought," Ji Shan said somewhat helplessly. The focal points of the two were different, resulting in different directions and outcomes in their research. Ji Shan was more like a traditional genius protagonist, practicing spells and seeking Enlightenment to develop various Divine Skills. Qin Muye, on the other hand, pursued history, unearthed principles, and took a pragmatic approach. "It seems our findings are quite different, what did you discover?" Qin Muye asked with some curiosity. "I''ve added quite a bit to the framework of a Qi Refiner, and I plan to name it Divine Skills. Currently, I''m trying to develop the first Divine Skill using the ''Three Changes Technique,'' " Ji Shan explained. "Interesting, then take your time practicing. I''m going to research the Human Emperor Technique," Qin Muye''s approach to the latter part of a Qi Refiner''s path was actually open-ended; had he forcibly fixed the subsequent path, it would have buried Ji Shan''s talent. For Ji Shan, he had his own path to follow. Hearing this, Ji Shan grimaced, "We agreed to share everything, yet you didn''t give me half of it." "We looked at the same content. It''s not my fault you didn''t notice it yourself, and besides, with your personality, you definitely wouldn''t be interested," Qin Muye then transmitted the Human Emperor Technique to him. Indeed, after a glance, Ji Shan lost interest because it was essentially a piece of history. It recorded the story of ancient Human Emperors who led humanity using divination, cultivating the land with the Slash-and-burn method, which formed civilization. "The Three Changes Technique" consists of three volumes, each recording the history and legacy of one Human Emperor, though the details of their names and surnames are vague. Back then, the purity of human hearts combined with the natural flow of Daoist Skills made the original Art of Numerology much more powerful and precise. More importantly, it seemed that the Human Emperor had a method to supplement longevity or use something as a substitute for longevity; Ji Shan wasn''t clear on the specifics, and Qin Muye didn''t say, only mentioning that he was still researching it and would discuss it later. As for Ji Shan''s Divine Skills, Qin Muye took a look and lost interest¡ªnot because they weren''t impressive, but because they weren''t quite suitable for him, more suited for a Qi Refiner like Ji Shan. "Heaven''s Will is like a blade; truly fitting for the Child of Destiny, this is really damn smooth," Qin Muye said with an odd expression. He needed a blade to sever the Netherworld, and the "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll" was definitely not suitable, and not worthy to be that blade. Originally, Qin Muye planned to wait until the seven volumes of the secret scroll were perfected before crafting the blade, but unexpectedly, Ji Shan sent him a blade embryo. "In ancient times, when there were no tides of Spiritual Energy, Heaven''s Will existed, and this is truly interesting." Heaven''s Will was a force akin to Chaos Chaos, although seemingly more proactive, not only rewarding the good and punishing the evil but also guiding the three Human Emperors in developing human civilization. Thus, in this world, some of the highest gods were essentially variants of Heaven''s Will, colloquially referred to as the Lord in Heaven. If he could use Heaven''s Will as the blade, Qin Muye only needed to plan a bit to cut off this tributary of the Netherworld. But the problem was also evident, where was Heaven''s Will? Indeed, within the Human Emperor Technique, there existed a method to communicate with Heaven through witch sacrifices, which Qin Muye temporarily used to reach out to Earth, but the result was empty with no one responding. It was as if he was dialing an obsolete number. "So, Heaven''s Will is gone?" Qin Muye felt a slight chill. "No wonder there''s the Netherworld''s invasion, and no one stands up against the tides of Spiritual Energy or sees through the truth. It''s not that Heaven''s Will is weak, but that Heaven''s Will was killed by the Netherworld in some unknown era," he concluded. Now he was certain, the indigenous Transcendent Technique left by the Human Emperor was the true Transcendent Dharma Door, while Spiritual Energy and Cultivators were outsiders. He also understood why the Art of Numerology from a relatively more ancient era didn''t explain the reason for lifespan reduction. Because back then, the so-called divination was more like a direct inquiry, connecting directly with Heaven''s Will. Things were different now because, without Heaven''s Will, the original pattern had shifted from being a listener to taking action, a change that came at a price. As for why Ji Sheng and other Ji Family members had not discovered the "Human Emperor Technique" within the "Three Changes Technique," the reason was simple. It had nothing to do with intelligence but rather with scholarship. Qin Muye, relying on his keen understanding of history, had unearthed this long-lost chapter of history. Didn''t you see that even Ji Shan with his powerful intelligence failed to discover it? This is because each field of expertise requires a specific skill set, and intelligence is divided accordingly. Ji Shan''s intelligence lay in the paths of Dao, Spell, and Art, whereas Qin Muye was different; his was in history. He had triggered a genocide engine plus "five defects and three lacks," which was considered defying the heavens. He had already resumed the temporary skills and style of a historian and a mysticologist. After all, he could deduce the location and origins of relics from mere inscriptions, let alone the more obvious "Human Emperor Technique." "Heaven''s Will Blade... gone?" "No, it must still be around. Otherwise, such coincidences would be impossible." "Oh, if Ji Shan is the Child of Destiny, then it''s not a problem." Qin Muye initially wanted to refute the coincidence, but once he considered that Ji Shan, not he, had actually obtained the "Three Changes Technique," everything seemed much more reasonable. "There might still be some remnants left. I need to figure out how to find them," Qin Muye felt that Heaven''s Will wouldn''t be so easily extinguished. If it really were gone, then... Qin Muye would have to switch to another blade. The Heaven''s Will Blade was merely an accident in the beginning; Qin Muye hadn''t planned for it at all. "I reckon it''s not going to work. Without the Main Character Aura, it won''t likely end up in my hands, but Ji Shan can." Qin Muye thought that since Ji Shan had obtained the "Three Changes Technique," he could probably get his hands on Heaven''s Will as well. The Child of Destiny essentially equated the Main Character Aura. Even at times, it proved more useful than the Main Character Aura, especially in situations like a world crisis, as the son of the Heavenly Father, he was undoubtedly the priority for nurturing. But if we were talking about a BUG, it would still be the Main Character Aura; after all, this thing was likely to be unreasonable, unlike the Child of Destiny, which tended to be more rational and required logic in many situations. Like how his first having a Ji Family identity enabled him to acquire the "Three Changes Technique," rather than it just falling from the sky. As for whether Heaven''s Will still existed, it did not affect Qin Muye''s ability to sever this branch of the Netherworld invading the Tidal World. If it exists, it is a backup; if not, he would continue striving. "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman, it is done." Above the Netherworld, the Heavenly Venerate sat on a six-petal lotus made of bones and flesh and fierce ghosts of Yin Souls, opening his eyes, and fierce skeletal remains, armored and scaled like dragons and tigers, emerged from the water. This world naturally had demons, but currently, there were no animals or plants capable of transforming. Instead, the Netherworld housed many Demon Souls and demon corpses. This group of demon corpses and Demon Souls were gradually retreating from death and coming back to life using the "Immortal Sand Soul Returning Talisman" and "Ganoderma Life Extension Talisman." However, the negative emotions of resentment and brutality within them did not disappear; instead, they intensified with their resurrection. Qin Muye first fixed their forms using the "Earth Gang Summoning Talisman." "An incomplete resurrection; with body and soul secured, what remains is the ''Demon Capturing Talisman'' to merge body and soul, ''Taiyin Corpse Disintegration and Transformation Talisman'' to reverse death into life, then using the ''Mystical Realm of Ascension Fixed View Talisman'' to send them away from realms like the Underworld, and finally, ''Orthodox Divine Might Covenant Talisman'' to legalize it." For now, this was merely a sentient corpse without a brain, prone to madness at any moment. Although he used the "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll" as the resurrection mechanism for his territory, it wasn''t meant to serve solely as a resurrection mechanism. Being simple in this regard wasn''t necessary because, as a Spirit Monster, Qin Muye could completely utilize the Endless Abyss to create a much more powerful resurrection mechanism. Through this research, he simply wanted to deepen his understanding of the Netherworld and the principles of life and death, an excellent topic of study given it was a specialty product of this world. If he later severed the branch of the Netherworld, there would no longer be an opportunity for research. Therefore, this project naturally had to be approached on a larger scale, not just scrimping and saving to complete a task. After all, if Qin Muye truly wanted to complete the task, he had many methods, even at an SSS level. However, he knew that missing out on the Netherworld would be like leaving a treasure mountain empty-handed. Qin Muye could hardly accept that. Chapter 319: Chapter 321: The Skill is Useful, But Does Not Differentiate Between Friend and Foe Chapter 319: Chapter 321: The Skill is Useful, But Does Not Differentiate Between Friend and Foe "Ji Shan, how is your study of the Three Changes Technique coming along? Are there any parts you don''t understand?" The door to the secret room suddenly swung open, and Ji Sheng''s tone was kind, as if he truly were treating a junior. However, in Ji Shan''s perception, the malice from the other party was nearly bursting forth, no longer concealed as it had been before, probably because the preparations were complete. Perhaps Ji Sheng was too confident in himself, being a 6th-Order being, though his lifespan was shortened, his power was indeed formidable. "A little, please enlighten me, clan leader," said Ji Shan, his expression narrowing. He didn''t actually have any questions; he would directly ask Qin Muye if there were any, why bother asking someone who harbored ill intentions toward him. Still, he couldn''t be too obvious about it, so he casually picked a few questions to ask. Ji Sheng indeed had real skills and fluidly answered Ji Shan''s inquiries. But as the questions continued, Ji Sheng realized something was amiss. The Time Swapping Technique should have been activated, but why was there no response so far. At that moment, he felt uneasy. The first time he laid eyes on Ji Shan, he had used physiognomy and saw that this man''s fate was too noble to speak of, blessed by heaven. If he could transfer Ji Shan''s life pattern to himself, perhaps he could reach a higher realm before his life ended, thus prolonging it. As for him being a Ji Family member, that was a small surprise. He had originally just bluffed, only to find through this bizarre coincidence that he was truly a family member. Being a family member made things even better. With the heritage flowing in the same line, the resistance during the taking would be much lower. But now... there was an unexpected complication. Then, Ji Sheng sensed around, only to discover a void, and his expression could no longer hide a trace of surprise. Because the mechanism he had set up for the Time Swapping had vanished, as if it had been hollowed out by something. "What''s the matter, clan leader?" Ji Shan asked, pretending to be ignorant. Ji Sheng''s expression turned grim: "Did you do this?" He was no fool; anyone with eyes could guess that this must be connected to Ji Shan. Since the latter knew of his intentions, there was no need for pretense anymore. Originally, he planned to take the other''s life pattern and then allow him to live a wealthy and eminent life. Now it seemed the other was unwilling, so he had no choice but to use force. "What are you talking about, clan leader? I don''t understand," Ji Shan said, his tone feigning confusion, not to say that his acting skills were lacking in any way. This made Ji Sheng''s grim face flash a moment of doubt. Could it really not be Ji Shan? But that was impossible. Within Yan Country, he was the strongest, and no outsider could take action under his watch. As for the powerhouses from other countries, they wouldn''t leave their own territories to avoid complications or being exploited by others. "Hmm, it''s nothing, you should also call me ''uncle'' as per our seniority. I have a favor to ask," Ji Sheng said, his expression relaxing. Ji Sheng was certainly not one of those unflappable people in the face of crisis; he was just an ordinary person, his rise to power too swift for his Qi Cultivation Technique to keep up. He was no old monster or ancestor. Although he was scheming, he still was inferior in some aspects. "Oh? Please speak, clan leader," Ji Shan said, knowing that his opponent was about to reveal his true intentions. So he pondered whether to give his opponent a taste of the Dark Star or set someone to kill him. Although he wasn''t connected to the Magic Network, his Primordial Spirit could link to the Magic Network, so communication wasn''t an issue. The Magic Network is essentially a personal server for Spirit Monsters; he could load it without much problem, only needing some custom changes. It''s just that he wasn''t good at modifying these things as they were not Magic Divine Power. "I was thinking of borrowing your life pattern for a moment, my nephew." Having said this, Ji Sheng suddenly launched an attack. Ji Shan was already on guard, so he managed to fend off Ji Sheng''s attack, though with some difficulty. This was to be expected, as Ji Sheng was at the 6th Order, and Ji Shan''s true combat power was at the 4th Order. Level 5 could possibly match him halfway, but the 6th Order was simply out of his league, given that Ji Shan was assessed as 0th Order, Level 0 in the Lord Era. Being able to withstand the attack meant Ji Shan was extraordinarily gifted¡ªit''s not like everyone could suppress levels and increase their combat power to slay higher-level monsters like Qin Muye could. "Clan leader, I might have to fight back now," Ji Shan suddenly said. Ji Sheng was about to sneer a couple of remarks back, as the other party was already struggling to defend, let alone fight back. But before he could open his mouth, he suddenly noticed a change around him, then his expression shifted. "You..." "Dark Star!" Four Basic Forces were gathered together, everything began to distort, forming a dark vortex the size of a bowl. In just a moment of sucking, the black vortex turned into a black hole. Ji Shan reacted quickly, and naturally ran away tumbling and crawling, while Ji Sheng was caught off guard, his figure twisted by the black hole. "Ji Shan!!!" Ji Sheng roared, a mighty surge of Spiritual Power began to pour out constantly to resist the black hole. From a distance, Ji Shan, drenched in sweat, said with a lingering fear, "Damn, even this weakened, counterfeit version of Dark Star is so exaggerated; no wonder the original version could only be used by those at the 8th level. If I had run a bit slower, I would have already been done for inside it." The last time they used it against the Liu Family, it wasn''t the entire set of Dark Star, just a small part of it. So theoretically, it was also his first time using it, so he didn''t have much assessment of its power. It''s like someone saying when you encounter a tiger you should run immediately, while someone else thinks they can slide-tackle a tiger to death; this is a lack of understanding of the tiger''s strength. That''s how Ji Shan understood Dark Star; he thought it was just a large bomb, but who knew it would expand into a black hole. More importantly... he couldn''t turn it off!!! ''Dad, I used Dark Star and now I can''t turn it off, do you have any good solutions?'' As a Child of Destiny whose own father was a villain, Ji Shan acted on the villains'' tradition of escalating things from the young to the old, to parents. ''What the fuck did you do?'' Qin Muye''s voice also timely drifted over. He was also a bit baffled by the black hole. ''Cough, if I say I haven''t actually used this modified version of Dark Star before either, and I don''t know how to shut it down, any ideas?'' Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly. This is obviously not nonsense, he had modified it, but it doesn''t mean he had used it. About how Hercules shut down the black hole last time, it''s simple, of course, it was based on strength, could it be based on luck? ''Ah this...'' Watching the increasingly expanding black hole, twinkling like a dark star, similar to an omen of death. ''So if it keeps expanding, what will happen?'' Ji Shan asked dryly, he didn''t develop this device, how would he know that much, moreover this thing was originally similar to a cultivation system like Magnetic Field Rotation, that''s how Hercules used it, but the entry threshold was too high, leading them to only modify it slightly to use as a Skill. ''Probably just keep expanding?'' Qin Muye said something obvious, leaving Ji Shan speechless. Just pondering over it, the expanding Dark Star suddenly began to flicker uncertainly, as if something within was starting to shake its essence. "Didn''t expect you to have mastered such a powerful Secret Technique, I underestimated you, Ji Shan." Dark Star exploded open, invisible ripples formed a voice echoing in the chamber. "Since fate can''t be changed, then I''ll just have to seize a body instead." An invisible figure instantaneously entered Ji Shan''s body. ''Well... there''s already someone in here...'' Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly. Ji Sheng looked at the indecipherable Abyss standing in Ji Shan''s Primordial Spirit and horror was evident in his expression. He had never thought that something like this could exist inside a person''s Soul, just before he could express it, by directly seeing and hearing the indescribable, his entire Soul twisted, his thoughts gradually eroded by Chaos. In just a moment, a Soul, corrupted and eroded by Abyss, was born as a Soul of Chaos. ''Dad, I think I found the Heaven''s Will you were looking for...'' Ji Shan suddenly said. ''???'' Qin Muye, baffled, replied: ''Where did you pick that up, I didn''t see it.'' ''Picked it up from Ji Sheng''s Soul, he delivered it right to our doorstep, and it was actually this thing that broke the Dark Star.'' Ji Shan said. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye couldn''t help but gasp: ''Sss, terrifying indeed, why don''t you think more about us becoming invincible worldwide, maybe it will come true.'' ''Dad, I''m a Child of Destiny, not a fulfiller of wishes.'' Chapter 320: Chapter 322: A Glimpse of Heavens Will Chapter 320: Chapter 322: A Glimpse of Heaven''s Will Qin Muye was researching Heaven''s Will, which seems to be equivalent to a weakened version of the Child of Destiny, and it is even the kind with a plan. As for where this strand of Heaven''s Will in Ji Sheng came from, Qin Muye was unclear. This thing blocked all divination, or it was even simpler than that¡ªall divination in this world was essentially derived from this strand of Heaven''s Will. Ji Shan was not particularly interested in this Heaven''s Will because he knew it was not something he could study. Instead, he was a bit interested in the Chaos Soul, intending to develop it into a Divine Skill. Before that, he had already developed a Divine Skill called the Taiyin Three Talents Spirit Light, a passive Protection Divine Skill. It could lay three Protective Spirit Lights over his own Primordial Spirit to ensure his safety, essentially acting as a constant shield, and it could also obscure Heavenly Mechanism Calculation to some extent. More importantly, this Divine Skill could grow stronger along with the Primordial Spirit. He planned to use the Chaos Soul to create something like a substitute, a Shadow Spirit, or a companion entity to take damage for him and assist him in attacking, among other things. As for Heaven''s Will, he could just ask Qin Muye for the data later. What''s wrong with a son taking something from his father? Qin Muye also took a look at Ji Shan''s Divine Skill. This so-called Divine Skill was a derivation of the Primordial Spirit. He couldn''t use it, after all, he was not a real Qi Refiner, or to put it simply, he was not a Qi Refiner at all. In fact, only Ji Shan was the real Qi Refiner. ''This combination is a bit too tight, I can''t separate them,'' Qin Muye said, feeling somewhat troubled. It was a good thing that Ji Shan was cooperating with the Heaven''s Will, otherwise, Qin Muye would not have been able to find it either, especially since this Heaven''s Will seemed to have a very high compatibility with the Child of Destiny. It was much higher than on Ji Sheng. Ji Sheng had risen to power largely because of this Heaven''s Will; otherwise, his fortune-telling wouldn''t have been so accurate. Qin Muye''s plan was simple, to peel Heaven''s Will out of Ji Shan''s body. Heaven''s Will was of no use to Ji Shan, as the effects it could bestow, the Child of Destiny could also provide, and even better. Unlike Heaven''s Will, which was merely a temporary Skill that would become ineffective after leaving this world, and it also came with a cost, possibly leading one down certain predetermined paths against their will. Heaven''s Will was the will of this world, naturally designed to get the world back on its rightful track, rather than allowing the Netherworld to invade at will. Therefore, the Child of Destiny, attributed by nature with the attributes of destiny, was obviously well-matched with his innate talents and Heaven''s Will. After much thought, Qin Muye considered whether it might be simpler to not separate them and let Ji Shan handle it. Although Ji Shan was a bit weak, it was okay, Qin Muye could help. The main task was not a big problem. Good deeds, such things don''t have to be done by oneself. For example, some indirect influences also count. As for the calamities, moreover, if the Heroes under his command completed the tasks, the results naturally counted for Qin Muye. If not, wouldn''t Qin Muye''s tasks for Rank Advancement require him to do them himself? His previous Advancement Tasks had all been handled by automating Spirit Monsters, yet they were still completed. This was sufficient to show that Heroes and Troops under a Lord could substitute in fulfilling tasks. Otherwise, what would logistical or Scholar-type Lords do? Are they supposed to take up arms and kill enemies on the frontlines? Of course, it is estimated that Lords of these types should be very rare, it''s possible that no one exists other than Qin Muye. There isn''t even a battle-oriented profession in Qin Muye''s set of Professions, they are all support roles. He only got so strong because he modified himself. Afterward, Qin Muye conveyed his thoughts to Ji Shan, and he was very respectful of Ji Shan''s willingness. After all, he was someone he had raised, not of his own blood, but still with attachments. After eighteen years, even a mere stone might grow feelings. ''Isn''t this a bit wasteful, using Heaven''s Will to forge a blade is indeed good, but it seems a shame to use such fine material just for a task,'' Ji Shan said hesitantly. ''The blade is just a metaphor, there''s no need for it to be a blade. It could also be one of your Primordial Spirit Divine Skills, as long as one of its functions is to help me complete the task,'' Qin Muye said. Simply using it to complete tasks would indeed be too wasteful, but if it could be developed for more applications, that wouldn''t be out of the question. Heaven''s Will had little use for Qin Muye, yet, if it were given to Ji Shan, and using a Qi Refiner''s Primordial Spirit to refine it into a Divine Skill that enhanced the talents of the Child of Destiny, then naturally, things would be different. ''I could give it a try, however... with my current strength, I simply have no way to develop Heaven''s Will.'' Ji Shan didn''t mind at all. His own father giving his son gifts was only right and proper, wasn''t it? He wasn''t ungrateful like some others¡ªgrowing stronger himself meant he could help Qin Muye more effectively. Otherwise, he was the weakest in the entire territory; it was embarrassing to even step outside. ''I''ll research this Divine Skill. You should stick to your Protector Divine Skill. With your efficiency, you might not even make heads or tails of it by the time I''ve developed the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll'','' Qin Muye said. The Primordial Spirit of a Qi Refiner is powerful, but still too weak compared to Qin Muye''s learning and research. Setting aside some time to perfect it should be feasible. The workload was probably similar to that of the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll.'' After all, it was Heaven''s Will, and while not as mysterious as the origins of the Netherworld, it was still the core of a world, probably of the same rank as his World Core, and at the very least, at a Mythical Level. But it appeared to be a flawed Mythical Level, not as potent as the World Core. ''Dad, are you sure there''s nothing wrong with your ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll''? It feels like it''s starting to affect Earth; it''s not some Underworld scheme you''ve cooked up in the Netherworld, is it...?'' Ji Shan suddenly asked, remembering the Jiao Dragon that had been a disaster due to the Earth Gang Summoning Talisman. Ji Sheng did kill it, but it left a trail of calamities. It''s said that where the Jiao Blood had tainted the land, strange entities began to appear. And from the Jiao Corpse that was carried back, a large number of bodies were dissected, and it even destroyed an official Yan Country research base. Some clans secured pieces of Jiao Dragon flesh through connections, using it as cultivation resources, and it''s said that after consumption, they went mad. This creature did not resemble a genuine Jiao Dragon at all, and as a result, both the Yan Country officials and the upper echelons of the major clans faced quite a crisis. After all, Jiao Dragons were not something ordinary people could enjoy. Only the high-ranking had such privileges, and as a result... many went insane, and many suffered mutations. ''Oh, that''s because they couldn''t adapt. Look at you, chattering with me every day and you''re fine,'' Qin Muye indicated that it wasn''t his problem, but that of others. ''So you think one day I could end up like you? Surrounded by Ghost creatures wherever I go, either mad or mutated, which seems... kind of thrilling, actually.'' ''If you don''t make an effort, you really could end up like me. But if you put in the effort yourself, who knows what you could become.'' If Ji Shan didn''t exert himself, Qin Muye could only push him along. But if Ji Shan tried hard, he could forge his own path and not necessarily become indescribable. As for what that might be like, Qin Muye had no clue. Trying to predict it with divination was even more nonsensical. Qin Muye and Ji Shan were outsiders and barely qualified as being beyond the Three Realms and the Five Elements, which is why their future couldn''t be calculated. Ji Shan might have something divined about him, but Qin Muye was completely immune. If someone tried to divine Qin Muye''s destiny, they would come up with nothing. Besides, the future isn''t set in stone. It''s not like the Norse or Greek mythologies, where fatalism is deeply entrenched, such as the foreordained twilight of the gods in Norse mythology. Greek mythology was a bit better, but that too met its collapse halfway due to Christ''s influence, which prevented the dethroning of Zeus by the Divine King of the age. ''Cough, I guess I better make an effort,'' Ji Shan decided he shouldn''t rely on being a second-generation heir, especially since Qin Muye wasn''t invincible. Moreover, he didn''t want to follow the old path his whole life. He wanted to blaze his own new trail. Although he couldn''t surpass Qin Muye, at least Qin Muye had prepared the tools for him. As long as he kept developing the Qi Refiner''s system, he could reach his own heights rather than just follow the road paved by Qin Muye. As for whether the Heavenly Will Divine Power given by Qin Muye would affect his own path? That was even more nonsensical. Forging his own path didn''t mean refusing help. In fact, if he encountered any bottlenecks, he would still seek Qin Muye''s help. There''s no need for formalities among family. Chapter 321: Chapter 323: Dad! I Want to Use Cheats... Chapter 321: Chapter 323: Dad! I Want to Use Cheats... "The noble families seem to have grown more arrogant," Ji Shan muttered, holding a newspaper as he walked down the street. He looked through the latest policies which offered little advantage to the lower classes but favored the great families. Therefore, Ji Shan suspected these noble families were preparing to restore the old ways. With Ji Sheng dead, and the head instructor of the Special Combat Team also gone, Yan Country''s high-level combat strength was in jeopardy. Those in the world did not care whether they were from Yan Country; they were more concerned with their interests. Some families had even begun to secretly reach out to forces from other nations, plotting to divide Yan Country among themselves. After all, to the noble families, the current state of Yan Country was too rigid. It was better to trade it for resources. Selling out was not new to them. If Yan Country were thriving, they would not dare to make such a move; but in its weakened state, they were more than willing to deliver the fatal blow and, perhaps, even indulge in the titles of Prince or Duke afterward. Of course, some noble families wanted to ascend to power, restore the imperial system, and enslave everyone under the heavens. These were the families with real strength; those without it would naturally want to trade Yan Country for sufficient benefits. The ancestors controlling these families were all from the previous era, extremely egotistical people who would sacrifice anything for longevity. To them, the loss of a country was nothing; with their strength, they could thrive anywhere. Selling their nation could be more valuable. So, Ji Shan thought, why not play a trick on these noble families himself? He was quite envious of the wealth and foundations of these families. While these ancestors had not yet recovered their full strength, they were not short on coffins. If he could annihilate these noble families, wouldn''t his gains be much more substantial than simply sharing with Qin Muye? It was essentially profit without investment. The key was having strong backing. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to handle so many on his own; after all, there were numerous noble families, and he couldn''t manage them alone. Only with Qin Muye''s agreement could he ask the Spirit Monsters hidden beneath the sea to make a move. Black Hand, Smiling Face, and the others were adept at scavenging resources, far stronger than a newbie like him. He had caught up in strength, but in terms of experience, he still lagged behind these familial ancestors. He was only eighteen and hadn''t been in society for a full year. No matter how bright he was, he couldn''t outsmart these old foxes. Experience was not directly linked to one''s cultivation talents and needed to be gained through personal experiences. So, Ji Shan still needed more practice. Therefore, he decisively communicated with Qin Muye and went to find Black Hand. But after talking with Black Hand, Ji Shan realized something: he had greatly underestimated how wealthy his father really was. Black Hand said that if it was about using force to plunder, they could arrange some men to go kill and set fires. But if it was about plotting schemes and engaging in political intrigue, then it wouldn''t be worth it to deploy their professionals. Because these professionals were managers, too busy to join Ji Shan in his little game for such minor resources. In Ji Shan''s eyes, it was a substantial amount of resources, but to Spirit Monster heroes like Black Hand, it was essentially a loss-making deal. As to why the combat personnel had time¡ª that was simple. They were always busy working, not involved in management, and the affairs in the territory could go on with or without them. Working was just a way to pass time, and they were trained regularly. Especially people like Demon Blood, who had nearly gone stir-crazy from idleness over the years. This left Ji Shan more than a little embarrassed. What he saw as a significant trove of resources ended up being something he would have to handle on his own. "My vision is too narrow, too narrow indeed..." Ji Shan sighed. He thought that after mixing with Qin Muye for so long, his perspective would have broadened, but now he realized that Qin Muye''s vision hadn''t expanded all that much either. When it came to his own territory, Qin Muye was almost completely ignorant. Ask him about the yield per mu, and he would have to check the panel for data. "Whew, I''ve grown stronger. Oh well, it seems my little game isn''t significant enough to trouble Black Hand. But it''s just a game after all¡ª if I lose, I can flip the table and call for people to back me up," he mused. Ji Shan decided to play along with these noble families, considering it good practice to accumulate experience. He was not like Qin Muye; he couldn''t possibly stay home all his life. Even if Qin Muye told him to do so, he wouldn''t last. People were different, after all. If staying at home could solve all problems for Qin Muye, he would definitely do it for a lifetime. "Cultivating on my own is one way, but if I want to get stronger quickly, I''ll have to return to my territory," Ji Shan knew that his being Level 0 was a deliberate act by Qin Muye. Now was his period of rapid development, and going back to his territory to leech experience was when he could cheat the system. That''s the difference. It''s just that now is not a good time to cheat the system. ''What are you going back for now? I think your Primordial Spirit Divine Power holds much more promise than grinding for experience,'' Qin Muye''s voice chimed in slowly. Usually, Qin Muye doesn''t interfere with what Ji Shan does, except for going back to his territory. ''I want to go back and cheat the system!'' Ji Shan stated righteously to Qin Muye. ''...'' Qin Muye was somewhat taken aback. Could someone talk about cheating with such an air of legitimacy? For Ji Shan, it really was that simple. After all, as a Hero, he had no bottlenecks, meaning leveling up would make him stronger. Coupled with his Mythical Level Qi Refiner Profession, he truly could create a fearsome Hero Attribute, considering each level up brought two Expert Level Skills and a Hero Talent. He was genuinely, undeniably overpowered. If he stayed in his territory for just three to five days, Ji Shan could indeed undergo a complete transformation. In his territory, the resource buildings provided an abundance of experience, and even without additional experience amplification, he could gain significant experience. Unfortunately, after Level 60, the experience requirements became much too demanding. Even now, the highest level in his territory was only Tian Qi at Level 67, and to idle to Level 70 and reach Tier 7, it would take several more years at least. So, if you want to level up, you only have the option of starting a major war. For example, defeating the Sky Net Era would definitely bring a huge amount of experience. Unless you''re like Qin Muye, who has a lot of extra experience gaining abilities, where a little bit of experience can be amplified to three thousand points of experience, idling is definitely not faster than monster-slaying for experience. And Ji Shan, being Level 0, is different. He''s not Tier 6, so early on, rushing levels could greatly increase his strength. ''Alright, wait until I have perfected the Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll and your Heaven''s Will Divine Power, then I''ll let you mix in your territory for a bit.'' Qin Muye pondered for a while. It would take some time, which would give Ji Shan a chance to further temper his character, so he wouldn''t become too arrogant from growing strong too fast. ''Forget it, we''ll wait until I return. I always feel like I''m laying the foundation. Suddenly inflating my strength doesn''t seem like a good idea. It''s probably some sort of special intuition formed by Heaven''s Will and my Child of Destiny Talent,'' Ji Shan thought about it and still declined. He wanted to cheat, but he also knew one thing: the system he was following was different, and it would be better to refine his Primordial Spirit further. He could vaguely sense the potential within his Primordial Spirit that could be further developed. If his strength increased too rapidly, it would make development more difficult. There are benefits to being weak, and strengths to being strong. Moreover, he wasn''t weak now. His actual combat strength was already Tier 5, adequate to manipulate certain matters. As for Tier 6, he knew that was a hurdle he wouldn''t be able to overcome anytime soon. Grinding for experience in his territory to break through to Tier 6 was certainly faster than cultivating on his own. Otherwise, what would Lords use to win against the natives? If there wasn''t a leveling system, and you''re not the protagonist, how could you easily bridge the gap of years and resources? ''Tch, that''s quite rare. But you''re right. While the Qi Refiner has been recognized by the Lord Era, this Profession is essentially a Cultivation System. It''s best to develop on your own, that''s the best path to take,'' Qin Muye reiterated. Ji Shan himself was very smart, naturally knowing the potential of the Qi Refiner was immense, both in terms of Primordial Spirit and Divine Skills. What he lacked more was experience, not strength. Strength really was something he could achieve effortlessly. And when he gets back to the Warlock Dynasty, he will need to resolve the issue of the constrained timeline. He knew he had a solid grasp of the situation. Although he would assist, he was definitely not the main force; his role would more likely be to provide the luck needed at the pivotal moment, acting as a mascot. If he were to be sent to the battlefield as the main force, Qin Muye would not agree. Even though he had a Mythical Level Profession, in terms of combat, he might not necessarily be able to defeat various elite units, and even as a main force, he would not be able to overcome the Sky Net Era. Chapter 322: Chapter 324: Heavens Will Techniqueè·¯Nine Tripods Divine Power Chapter 322: Chapter 324: Heaven''s Will Technique¡¤Nine Tripods Divine Power "Are they beyond saving?" Ji Shan asked, looking at a group of monsters that were part human, part corpse, and part dragon, separated by bulletproof glass. Having dealt with Ji Sheng''s family and secured guarantees from Qin Muye and the Dark Hand, he assumed the position as Ji Cheng''s nephew with due haste. After demonstrating his strength, he naturally succeeded in taking Ji Sheng''s place. There were indeed some ancestral families that opposed him but, unable to match his might, they reluctantly let him ascend. With Ji Shan securing his position, the prominent families in Yan Country behaved much better on the surface, but secretly they were just as active. After all, the cake had already been divided, and suddenly a strong man had snatched away the entire cake¡ªwho could bear that? "There''s no saving them. From the beginning, we estimated wrong; that was not a Jiao Dragon but a Dragon Corpse that had returned from the Underworld to Earth. According to the testimony of the serpent women and others, it seems it was given by the Black Abyss," a researcher said. "The Black Abyss?" Ji Shan picked up on this term. Why hadn''t his father ever mentioned it? From the other''s tone, he could tell it was definitely not a simple entity, especially since Qin Muye had spent so much time in the Underworld without ever mentioning it. "Yes, the Black Abyss, some terrifying existence that wanders above the Netherworld. It''s said to have a deep connection with the Liu Family. Yin Walkers describe it as a black chasm. Sometimes it helps the Yin Walkers, other times it attacks. After investigations from all sides, it''s very likely that the Jiao Dragon Corpse was deliberately sent to the Liu Family by the Black Abyss." "It should have been an opportunity. God knows what the old Liu Family ancestor was thinking to have drawn such a catastrophe." This Jiao Dragon Corpse, shared among the various families, naturally turned into a major disaster, harming not only the top combatants but even those with potential. These words made Ji Shan curse inwardly. Why did he feel like this so-called Black Abyss seemed a bit like his father? After all, the abyss is black, and although Qin Muye also had a red color, if you don''t look closely, the red color is actually hard to discern. "Whoever has ingested anything refined from the flesh and blood of the Corpse Flood Dragon has, although acquired the Jiao Dragon Bloodline, lost themselves and turned into half-corpse beings. Luckily, they have no self-awareness and only wander in a daze." "If it weren''t for such serious side effects, a single Jiao Blood Pill could significantly restore some of the ancestral family''s strength," the researcher continued, implicitly warning Ji Shan not to covet these things, as they were no good. "I see, no wonder the major families have been restless lately," Ji Shan realized that because the Jiao Dragon Corpse had first fallen into the hands of Yan Country. To compensate for the combat losses, Yan Country naturally used the Jiao Corpse for large-scale alchemy to enhance the strength of their personnel, which led them to fall into the trap. Not only did they not boost their strength, but they also suffered heavy losses. This move also backfired on some of the prominent families but it also exposed their own weaknesses, hence the families started to act out recently. This was a case of cause and effect. If Yan Country hadn''t used the Jiao Corpse for alchemy, even with these losses, they would have been able to respond with force, but unfortunately, they made one wrong move. The main issue was that the Jiao Pill was too terrifying. It didn''t show its side effects immediately after being consumed and refined, but instead took effect gradually over three to five days. During this period, as the Spiritual Power migrated throughout the body, it ensured that every part, along with the soul, was contaminated. By the time they realized, it was already too late. "This truly is a calamity," Ji Shan remarked with a sigh. Yan Country had not given up on these people; instead, they were constantly researching ways to restore them, or more simply, to control this group of dragon-human corpses. After consuming the Corpse Flood Dragon Pill, everyone''s strength improved, with some even achieving breakthroughs. From Ji Shan''s observation, the range was from 2nd to 5th level, all very complete. If they could find a way to control them, it would be the prominent families who should be worried. "Mr. Ji, the meeting is about to start," Ji Shan''s assistant came over and said respectfully. Meaning it was time to leave, no more delays. Ji Shan smiled, "Let''s call it a day here then; it''s time for another session of shirking and evading responsibility." This was one of his few pleasures. Most people would be frustrated by such affairs because it meant that they couldn''t achieve their desired goals. But Ji Shan was different. He had no fear, so it was more about punching down. As a result, he didn''t care about the big picture, venting carefree. Ji Shan felt that what counted as the big picture wasn''t Earth but the Netherworld. "Heaven''s Will Technique has been transmitted to you; master it as soon as possible, and then come to help me," Qin Muye''s voice emerged in Ji Shan''s ears. During this period, Qin Muye had been very busy, so he hadn''t chatted much with Ji Shan. Ji Shan, on the other hand, was busy practicing while gathering wealth. He even occasionally engaged in verbal spats with those noble families, leading quite a comfortable life. Nor did he worry about his own safety; for Ji Shan, he possessed sufficient power. Indeed, when he first descended to the position originally held by Ji Sheng, there were quite a few troubles, such as assassination attempts and poisoning. But after he made an example of one to scare the others, the problems disappeared. Because he truly dared to kill, not adhering to the so-called rules of the noble family games. "So soon? The Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll couldn''t possibly be finished as well, could it?" Ji Shan asked. "The Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll is missing the last volume; it''s not that quick," Qin Muye responded. "The Heaven''s Will Technique is not simple. You will need some time to learn it, and it will take quite a while to master it. You''ll probably have to stop working on your Chaos Soul for now," Qin Muye cautioned. Ji Shan''s protective technique, the Chaos Soul, was still in development and was far from complete. As a Qi Refiner''s divine skill of the Primordial Spirit, not only does creation take time, but even mastering the divine skills themselves requires time. However, it''s less about needing continuous comprehension or sudden enlightenment, and more about the process of installation. Divine Skills could be likened to software; learning them is like the downloading phase, and practicing them is like the installation phase. The most difficult part is naturally the learning phase. Heaven''s Will Technique wasn''t created by Ji Shan himself, and since it involved Heaven''s Will, there was naturally a significant amount of material to learn. Ji Shan looked at the Heaven''s Will Technique in his mind. This divine skill, also known as the Nine Tripods, integrated functions such as slaughter, protection, control, healing, escape, and investigation into one. It could be divided into nine bronze tripods or merged into a large formation, and it could be developed as a core divine skill. The main material for it was Heaven''s Will, which he assumed was exclusive and irreplaceable; there was no way to replicate it even if one wanted to. Correspondingly, the content was immensely complex, leaving Ji Shan''s face fall. Forget mastering the Nine Tripods Divine Power, even just studying it could take three to five months. Since it involved something akin to the world''s will, like Heaven''s Will, it definitely wouldn''t be easy to modify. Only Qin Muye could''ve managed it; if it were someone else, it wouldn''t have been so easy, and Ji Shan reckoned he wouldn''t have been up to the task. "Notify everyone that the meeting is canceled; I''m going to practice for a while. Don''t come looking for me unless it''s something major," Ji Shan said and then turned to leave. A meeting? Did they really think he came for a power struggle? As Black Hand said, this trifle... although he coveted it, compared to the resources within his territory, it was naturally worlds apart. The important thing was to collaborate with Qin Muye to complete the main mission, not to squabble with these people over a little bit of trivial profit. If he had nothing important to do it wouldn''t matter, but he was occupied and naturally wouldn''t waste time on it. "This... but the old ancestors of many families have been waiting for a long time. Mister Ji, wouldn''t it be rather improper if you don''t go?" the assistant questioned hesitantly. Ji Shan fell silent for a moment before replying, "Indeed, but since they''ve waited for so long, let them wait another three to five months until I finish my closed-door training before we hold this meeting." "..." The assistant was at a loss for words. Well, it seemed none of what he said had been heard. Yet he dared not persuade further; after all, the other party had the strength to be wilful. Still, he wondered why Ji Shan played with these people in such a way. Over the past few days, he had come to realize that this nephew of Ji Sheng was rather capricious. Yes, in everyone''s eyes, Ji Shan was capricious, acting very arbitrarily. But in Ji Shan''s own view, when playing, one must be willful. If this wasn''t allowed, and neither was that, then what kind of play would that be? "Having power really allows one to do as one pleases," the assistant contemplated inwardly. If he had such strength, maybe he''d be just as carefree, but unfortunately, he did not. So all he could do was envy in his heart. Although on the surface they maintained order, in essence, a change had already taken place, with the trend of the strong prevailing gradually beginning to replace everything else. Chapter 323: Chapter 325: White Bone Temple, Skull Monk Shows the Way Chapter 323: Chapter 325: White Bone Temple, Skull Monk Shows the Way [Additional update garbled, will recover at 3:50. If unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] "Alas, if Spirit Monsters were suitable for cultivation, who knows how strong they could become," Qin Muye also felt somewhat helpless. "White Bone Temple?" Qin Muye saw the temple''s name plaque from afar, which displayed the temple''s name. "But I don''t know him at all, why would he help me, and more importantly, how would he know that I am looking for this?" "Yet it''s not impossible to manage this matter, I need to readjust the plan." "What guidance does the master have?" Qin Muye asked, maintaining his composure. "Even if it''s a trap, I need to take a look, what if it''s real." Qin Muye felt that the other party wouldn''t have asked him to come over without any reason, perhaps in the direction indicated by the other party, he could find the answer. "Unfortunately, the reference points are too chaotic, fortunately, it''s a tributary. If this were the main vein, who knows what could be buried in this Netherworld." Qin Muye was also very relieved, thankfully it was only a 5th rank instance; if it had been a 9th rank, he might have had to face a world permeated by the main vein of the Netherworld. "Two... realms..." "Two realms? Is this the division of the Netherworld tributary?" "Everything is getting back on track, except the Netherworld is a bit eerie?" "Interesting, is it actually a traditional Buddhist temple?" Qin Muye was quite curious. "This... this really is the divide between two realms, so what''s the deal with the Skull Monk?" "As long as I cut it off from here, then the Netherworld won''t be able to come in... It''s a huge project, I''ve underestimated the power of the Netherworld." For instance, he now saw a temple, which made Qin Muye stare in astonishment, as buildings in the Underworld are not uncommon, but most are below the Netherworld, and this temple was actually standing above the Netherworld. After all, when Qin Muye made his modifications, he had already converted all potential into strength, skipping the stage of accumulation, so Spirit Monsters had no latent potential to speak of, so getting stronger was out of the question. The Unclean View involves contemplation of oneself and others'' bodies and various unclean phenomena to rid oneself of the lust for desires, a key method for addressing greed, an important dharma door in the practice of Zen Buddhism. Don''t think that having the word ''Bone'' makes it an Evil Path. This White Bone Temple, also known as the Unclean View, is one of the Five Zen Methods. Most Spirit Monsters'' strengths are fixed at birth, and they can''t increase unless utilizing the "Lord Era"; otherwise, they basically can''t become stronger on their own for their entire lives. But think about it, which lord capable of reaching the 4th rank doesn''t possess strength far surpassing their rank''s assessment, otherwise how would they achieve high evaluations in the instances and advance? But this temple is different, it stands on its own above the Netherworld, looking very ordinary and quaint. Of course, the premise is that it''s built by highly virtuous monks. When the entire White Bone Temple sank into ruins submerged in the Netherworld, a voice like that of a wicked ghost came through To the Corpse Ghosts, above and below the Netherworld are two different divisions, without sufficient strength or corresponding summons, these Corpse Ghosts simply cannot come above the Netherworld, let alone such a large temple. Moreover, each rank advancement causes structural changes within Spirit Monsters, so the cultivation techniques are naturally going to be outdated, and then they''ll need to be updated again. Spirit Monsters are originally beast-like humans, more dependent on mutations and modifications; cultivation is not very effective for them, or even impossible. Just like the situation Qin Muye is in now; had his strength not far exceeded the normal 5th rank, who knows if he would have failed. But he was planning to leave when the White Bone Temple abruptly opened its temple doors, and a Skull Monk, dressed in a kasaya, stood there in the temple, extending a skeletal arm, pointing straight at a certain spot. The skull did not speak, but black lotuses blossomed around it, turning into karmic fire that began to burn the entire White Bone Temple, as if some taboo had been violated. It was nothing like his "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll," which required nothing because it already had its data recorded¡ªafter death, resurrecting within the territory without worries or limitations. Of course, there were drawbacks, such as consumption, as resurrection definitely required resources. It wasn''t possible to say that nothing was needed. Qin Muye did not come any closer, but merely glanced from afar. The White Bone Temple looked serious, but it also depended on where it was located¡ªhere in the Underworld, even the most normal things turned abnormal. At this moment, Qin Muye was sitting on a lotus, ascending against the tide of the Netherworld, as he measured the Netherworld''s tide in the Tidal World. Qin Muye was also somewhat surprised. He hadn''t expected this to be real. He couldn''t find the tributary entrance of the Tidal World''s Netherworld because he was going in the wrong direction, but if he walked on, he would eventually reach the end and then naturally return to search again. Qin Muye felt skeptical, suspecting it was a trap, though it could also be real. Still, he maintained a cautious mindset. If he encountered virtuous and high-ranking monks, those who practiced the Six Roots of Purity and Five Stopping Heart View, they might even be able to convert these evil demons back. Actually, customizing cultivation techniques was also troublesome, although everyone was of the Spirit Monster kind, divisions occurred after the Elite Level, forming various types of Elite Level Spirit Monsters, like the Demon Blood''s Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster and the Evil Curse Spirit Monster of evil speech¡ªboth differed greatly. Following the direction given by the other party, Qin Muye slowly advanced. He wasn''t in a rush after all; his "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll" still wasn''t completed, with the last "Righteous Alliance of Saintly Descent Talisman" left, which could be said to be a core capability. Although during his time on the Magic Continent, he did acquire the ability to resurrect through Rebirth, it was different from his "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll." His system was akin to a resurrection point, unlike Rebirth that was magic, requiring casting and had many limitations, such as needing both the corpse and the soul. Randomly choosing a section of the river to cut was not a good idea. Actions must be taken cautiously, as it''s better to be safe than sorry. As the lotus drifted on the Netherworld, Qin Muye also saw all sorts of bizarre things within the Netherworld. Thus, providing Spirit Monsters with cultivation techniques was basically a low profit, high cost affair. It not only increased their attributes by only a tiny amount but also drained Qin Muye''s energy. With the same time, optimizing armor and mecha would yield better results than cultivating for three to five years just for an increase of 1¨C2 points in attributes. He didn''t think that any virtuous high monk could survive here in the Underworld, since the White Bone Temple seemed ancient and could have been eroded by the Netherworld into something odd. He''d even constructed a project as large as the Floating City, let alone a project disrupting the flow of the Netherworld. This involved his SSS-grade reward, and he had to push forward no matter how tough it was. He knew that the difficulty of the instances increased with the rank of his character. As long as he didn''t delve deep into the concealed worldview, the difficulty wouldn''t increase, and it would be easy to pass, but correspondingly, the evaluation wouldn''t be high either. In the past, the Heavenly Venerate only relied on a corpse to lift him above the Netherworld, rather than arriving there himself, which was a kind of shortcut. But to take such a shortcut required sufficient strength. To gain more rewards, naturally, he had to face greater dangers. To sever a tributary of the Netherworld, one naturally had to understand how much it had spread into the Tidal World; it wasn''t possible to just randomly pick a spot and cut it. Otherwise, Qin Muye would have already customized a cultivation technique for it. If someone practiced Unclean View, then the guile and demonic spells of the Spirit Realm Three Demons and many other evil demons in the Warlock Dynasty''s server would greatly reduce their effect on him. The reason why it wasn''t immune was simple: Unclean View refined the mind, focusing on the individual, not the technique. If one''s own ability was lacking, even the best technique would be in vain. You should know that Spirit Monsters aren''t children of destiny and also have the limitations of beast-like humans, so even if they train to the peak, there won''t be much growth. A six-petaled lotus drifted on the Netherworld, surrounded by a plethora of curious remains. These remains seemed alive, and if not for the Netherworld being boundless, they would have filled it up already. Moreover, he still had the help of the Child of Destiny, who could turn the impossible into possible, like the Heaven''s Will that presented itself right to his doorstep. This skeleton had not a trace of aura, yet using Reconnaissance Skill, no information came up at all¡ªonly question marks, indicating that the opponent''s strength was not to be underestimated. This is also a drawback of beast-like humans; they are not native creatures. There were only two words, but Qin Muye heard them; the other was showing him the way. Chapter 324: Chapter 326: The Two Realms of Netherworld, Taiyins Metamorphosis Chapter 324: Chapter 326: The Two Realms of Netherworld, Taiyin''s Metamorphosis ``` [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to redownload.] ''Unless... none of them made it back to Earth!!!'' "Something''s not right, our Yin Ship seems to have stopped moving?" Serpent Granny''s complexion suddenly changed, as under normal circumstances, the flow of the Netherworld would carry the entire Yin Ship along, but now the ship was not moving at all. "We need to drive the Yin Ship forward¡ªwe have to investigate upfront. Maybe something is obstructing the flow of the Netherworld, perhaps a great opportunity awaits," Serpent Granny immediately suggested. "The Netherworld... big trouble is brewing..." Serpent Granny murmured to herself. "Quick!!!" Serpent Granny also noticed the changes in herself, as the Cultivation Technique inside her body involuntarily operated the "Taiyin Corpse Disintegration and Transformation Talisman," causing her to continuously undergo corpse dissolution. "Then why don''t we leave first?" another disciple suggested. "Granny, wouldn''t it be better to stay safe?" one of the disciples asked. "It''s strange, why has the Underworld been so unnaturally calm these days." Serpent Granny took her disciples on a boat down the Netherworld. "The supreme masters ascend to the void in form, known as Heavenly Immortals; the average masters roam famous mountains, known as Earth Immortals; the lowly masters first die then transform, known as Corpse Transformation Immortals." "An abnormal event surely harbors evil spirits!" "Yes, Granny." "No one knows how long the Underworld will remain abnormal this time around. It''s best to grab some resources, to have something to show for it." "What... what in the world is going on." One of Serpent Granny''s disciples swallowed hard, his tone filled with extreme Fear. "Let''s go, hurry!" Serpent Granny said urgently. It wasn''t like before at the Liu Family when she had a decade of collaboration and naturally, her status was different, allowing her to have various autonomies. But now it''s different. To regain her former status at the Liu Family, she at least needed enough meritorious achievements. At the Liu Family, she had meritorious achievements, so she could rest on her laurels, even ignoring the legitimate heirs and grandsons of the Liu Family. Unfortunately, by a narrow margin, all their souls were already filled with deathly stillness before departing. Suddenly, the image of a six-petaled lotus blossomed in her mind. But if their souls were overly saturated with the aura of death, they wouldn''t be able to leave the Underworld, because in the eyes of the whole world, they were no longer living souls but Yin Souls of the Netherworld, and the world''s protective mechanisms naturally wouldn''t allow them to return to Earth. Otherwise, once the corpse ghosts of the Netherworld left the Underworld, Earth would definitely be unable to withstand them. The Netherworld was so calm because all that could move had been built into a wall. It was as if the originally flowing lively water had turned into a pool of stagnant water. Such abnormality was beyond Serpent Granny''s belief. She was unclear about the specific circumstances, but one thing she could be sure of was that it had something to do with the Jiao Pearl she had fished out. It was said that the Family Head of the Liu Family had refined the Jiao Pearl into a Jiao, killing everyone from the Xuanqing Institute and the Special Combat Team, which utterly shocked Serpent Granny when she heard the news. Despair and Fear burst forth completely. Yet a question flickered through her mind¡ªshe hadn''t come to the Underworld to lure Yin, so there must have been other Yin Walkers who had come to the Underworld, right? With the Liu Family''s destruction, she naturally turned to other powerful families. Having such a unique skill as a Yin Walker, she was not worried about not having a place to eat, after all, hers did not count as betrayal¡ªit was merely that her world of worship had disappeared. Many scattered thoughts in her mind were reined in, and then she hurriedly activated the Yin Ship and Yin Lamp to return. She didn''t know if she could become an Immortal, but after corpse dissolution, trouble was definitely assured. The rest of the disciples looked at each other, but ultimately said nothing. The one at the helm was Serpent Granny, not them¡ªthey were merely assistants. If it were said that this city wall was built of soil and stone, they would only express shock rather than Fear. If they hadn''t reaped anything just before, it would indeed be possible to retreat, but the reward was right before their eyes. If they retreated now, they would suffer a great loss. This answer flashed through Serpent Granny''s mind in an instant. ``` The Snake Grandma shook her head, "Stability might not be a good thing. These days, the Underworld has been restless. Now that it''s suddenly become quiet, do you think that''s a good thing?" A massive suction force burst forth from behind them, silently merging them into the immense wall. They had no power to resist at all, not even the will to resist could arise within them. Their bodies began to continuously dissipate vitality, and the original deathly aura started to gradually permeate and replace the vitality. After witnessing such horror, things like declarations of allegiance, clan families, and great opportunities had long been cast out of Snake Grandma''s and her disciples'' minds; their only thought was to leave the Underworld and return to Earth. Snake Grandma was well aware of how pragmatic the clan families could be, after all, she had been in this life for a long time, and from the beginning she knew it was nothing but mutual exploitation with the clan families. Speed naturally couldn''t be too quick, for her disciples had limited spiritual power, and the Yin Ship was not some top-notch Magical Treasure either; the rate of spiritual power input was also limited and simply could not sustain too much power input. Though Snake Grandma had a reputation, first contacts still ultimately relate to first impressions. Even though the Heaven''s Will had been eroded to extinction by the Netherworld, it doesn''t mean that the world lacks corresponding protective mechanisms; though the Underworld is an eroded void, it''s also a defensive line. As the Yin Ship progressed, they quickly discovered exactly what was blocking the flow of the Netherworld. Hence, these disciples had no real say in the matter; whether to leave or to continue forward, it was up to Snake Grandma to decide, unless they murdered her or found some other way to escape. Therefore, this speed was actually quite decent. All beholders were filled with astonishment upon seeing this scene, so much so that words failed them. Having walked the Yin paths for so many years, relying on her own Experience and the heritage passed down from her ancestors, Snake Grandma naturally knew how perilous the Netherworld could be. Otherwise, how could it yield so many Resources, such as the difficulty in producing a single Jiao Pearl on Earth that might require a storm of bloodshed? Danger naturally comes with opportunity; the occupation of a Yin Walker was far more dangerous than carrying one''s head on a belt, constantly facing the possibility of death. Caution sometimes couldn''t save their lives; in situations like this, they had to be willing to fight rather than shrink away. The small boat, carrying a Yin Lamp, advanced; the surface of the Netherworld waters was very calm, as if it were not the Underworld''s Netherworld, but a regular river. It was also fortunate that the Liu Family compound generally didn''t allow outsiders to reside there, allowing her and her disciples to escape a calamity; otherwise, at this moment, they might also have become part of the Netherworld, a thought that caused Snake Grandma to shudder. A gigantic wall was being constantly erected from bottom to top. A group of disciples, somewhat excited, hastily poured spiritual power into the Yin Ship, and its speed immediately increased, changing from drifting with the currents to advancing at a steady pace. Therefore, the sudden silence made her uneasy, she even considered turning back. When the Yin Ship parted the path between the realms of Yin and Yang, a faint sound carrying sentences poured into everyone''s minds; thus, a technique named "Taiyin Corpse Disintegration and Transformation Talisman" from the Corpse Dissolving Immortal Dao embedded itself in their memories. The Yin Ship sailed away from the Underworld, but their souls were left behind; they knew they were about to be taken to patch the wall. Hide this message? That was even more impossible. Though communication between Yin Walkers was rare, if there was any significant disturbance, with her connections, she would still be informed. This wall stretched on and on, dividing the Netherworld into inner and outer realms. She hadn''t walked the Yin path for some time, and now such a big incident had happened. Indeed, these words resonated deeply with Snake Grandma; however, she had only just pledged loyalty to a new clan family and had yet to establish any credit with them; returning now, she feared, wouldn''t bode well. Why hadn''t this incident spread? After all, it was a major event; the Corpse Ghosts from the entire Netherworld had been made into a wall without anyone leaking it out. What truly instilled fear in them was that this never-ending wall was constructed of Corpse Ghosts, densely packed together as if intimately fused, and these entities were still occasionally writhing. In just an instant, they felt the waters of the Netherworld flowing, and the pervasive aura of the Underworld continuously surged into their bodies. As for gathering Resources while walking the Yin path, that wasn''t very reliable. If wandering the Yin paths was for Resources, it was more about acquiring high-end Resources like Jiao Pearls rather than ordinary ones. To risk one''s life in the Underworld for mere common Resources simply wasn''t worth it. She wandered the Yin paths to gather Resources, while the clan families provided the means for her cultivation. Finally, she could only shake her head, "This time, it''s probably not going to work; we need to have enough merit for it, else we won''t have peace upon our return." Chapter 325: Chapter 327: Nine Tripods, Heavenly Destiny Mother Qi Chapter 325: Chapter 327: Nine Tripods, Heavenly Destiny Mother Qi [Extra update error message: Restoration at 3:50 AM. If not restored, open the directory, long-press the chapter to redownload] ''Dad, I''m only one step away from completing my Divine Power. Could you lend me a hand?'' ''Not bad, it seems you''ve really put in the effort lately. Without such a solid foundation, refining Heaven''s Will wouldn''t be easy. It''s just a bit too aggressive. If you had prepared for another month, you could''ve succeeded in refining Heaven''s Will without needing me to intervene.'' ''Heh, don''t worry about that, I''ll call out before I get hit.'' Ji Shan sneered coldly, he didn''t look like a fool; how could he possibly wait to get hit before calling for help? It was obvious he would call out before that happened. ''Just make sure you get the timing right, so you don''t end up shouting "Dad, save me" when someone actually lands a blow.'' Qin Muye teased. ''Stop with the wisecracks and hurry up. The Divine Power should be almost finished anyway. Let''s talk after you''ve completed it.'' Qin Muye quickly withdrew his gaze from Ji Shan and returned to the Underworld. ''You being shameless is somewhat like me... I''m very pleased with that. A lack of shame can help you live longer, as they say "Good men don''t live long, but a scourge lasts for a thousand years."'' ''Your efficiency is a bit beyond my expectations.'' Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. He had thought it would take at least another month to reach the level of refining Heaven''s Will, but it seems he had underestimated Ji Shan''s cultivation Talent. ''I thought I had learned the essence of your ways, but it turns out it''s only a third of your Attribute. It seems the gap between you and me is quite outrageous.'' Ji Shan was surprised, and then fell silent. Indeed, the older ginger is the spicier. ''I''m not like you; you like stability, but I prefer seizing the opportunity,'' Ji Shan said. "Indeed, my dad will always be my dad..." Ji Shan sighed, truly deserving of comparison to Divine Skills that could reverse life and death like the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll''. "Nine Tripods Divine Power, huh? Using Heaven''s Will as a material, indeed a remarkable Divine Skill." "Heaven''s Will, Child of Destiny as the guide, with the Nine Tripods capable of evolving various Qi Mechanisms, truly a profound method." "A large number of Yin Walkers dying? What kind of major news is that." Ji Shan glanced at the information, muttered disdainfully, and then casually tossed it aside. "The final step, just need to let the Nine Tripods connect and refine Heaven''s Will, and this Nine Tripods Divine Power will be complete." Ji Shan knew, this was the most difficult part. [Heavenly Destiny Mother Qi: Qi Mechanism Rank +1] If he really found himself in such a situation, Ji Shan would definitely call out "Dad, save me" without hesitation rather than trying to tough it out. But with the final hook connection, the Nine Tripods Divine Power was successfully completed, and he also gained a brand new Talent. Lucky for him that he could communicate and consult with Qin Muye in time; otherwise, just learning by himself and practicing alone, he wouldn''t have been able to complete it without three to five years. Afterwards, his focus naturally returned to the nine splendidly shining tripods within his body. Indeed, one shouldn''t compare oneself with others, the gap between geniuses and ordinary people is unimaginable. Soon, Ji Shan began to refine Heaven''s Will, making it his own Divine Skill. The entire process of refining Heaven''s Will went very smoothly for Ji Shan. Even though Heaven''s Will resisted, Ji Shan suppressed it. If Heaven''s Will hadn''t resisted, that would have been abnormal. Ji Shan knew that Qin Muye had left. Just as he treats the Spirit Monsters as his own extensions, he values them greatly. But Ji Shan is different, his cultivation is orthodox, so he needs enough challenges, otherwise, his future achievements will not be great. Unfortunately, it''s already too late to start now, just like the frog in slowly boiling water that doesn''t realize it''s getting hot until it''s too late to escape. Too bad he only dares to think about this idea, because if he doesn''t work hard, someone will make sure he does. Now, going through experiences seems irrelevant. Better to study and research more, gain more experimental results to enhance oneself, and naturally the power will soar, maybe even achieving breakthroughs in leaps and bounds. As for those protagonists who catch up to heaven-sent geniuses, aside from sufficient Resources, naturally, they also have the matching personality and mentality. Otherwise, do you really think they''d succeed acting like idiots without the Main Character Aura? They would have been killed long ago. Some time ago, he had already received news that the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll'' was completed, and he was also diligently cultivating the Nine Tripods Divine Power. It was no small project; not to mention the learning time, just the installation and setup required a lot of procedures. Qin Muye did not interfere; he just watched quietly from a distance. He was there to provide support, not to assist. Qin Muye may have the identity of Ji Wuming, but Ji Shan is different. He''s not of this world at all and could be described as an unregistered resident, yet Heaven''s Will still took a fancy to him at first sight. It just goes to show there''s usually no good ending for those who are swayed by appearances; now he has lost both people and wealth. The frog isn''t dead yet; if he makes a move, it will resist, and the danger lies within the process of this resistance. Now that the shadow of the Nine Tripods has formed, it has completely become a blockade. With Qin Muye watching, it would be wishful thinking for the other party to even try to escape. It could even result in various miraculous effects and powerful Divine Skills. It may be called the Heavenly Destiny Mother Qi, but it''s truly the ancestor of myriad Qi Mechanisms. With the Nine Tripods, he can create all sorts of peculiar Qi Mechanisms for his cultivation, and thus, the path of a Qi Refiner will have no restraints. Although he has no idea what kind of Underworld maneuvers his old man is up to, it''s definitely not a small move. Even though Ji Shan''s temperament is quite similar to Qin Muye''s, it''s just that ¡ª similar, not identical. Ji Shan has his own way of dealing with the world, instead of merely copying Qin Muye''s Principles of survival. So those protagonists with poor Attributes may be able to catch up with the chosen ones more because they rely on Resources rather than real Talent and cultivation, or else if you can catch up with the chosen ones despite having worse innate Attribute and Talent, then who is the true chosen one ¡ª you or them? He doesn''t need those Experiences because Qin Muye''s increase in power belongs to a type of transformative mutation. He could indeed protect Ji Shan, his adopted son, for a lifetime, but Ji Shan can''t become a delicate flower in a greenhouse; he must at least be capable of standing on his own. Otherwise, if he were to die one day, what would become of Ji Shan? He could also feel the agitation in his own body as the Heaven''s Will was being drawn out by the Nine Tripods. Clearly, Heaven''s Will had not anticipated Ji Shan taking such an unconventional route, discovering it and even trying to Refine it away. He''s not one of those orphan-born Children of Destiny. His dad is a boss, his grandpa a bigger boss, and his great-grandpa even stronger. Even his uncles are of considerable stature. Naturally, he wouldn''t be stingy in utilizing his family''s advantages. He knows Qin Muye is in the Underworld, so nothing that happens there surprises him. Heaven''s Will, of course, is not to be outdone and struggles madly, trying to break free from the suppression of the Nine Tripods. After eighteen years of living together, Qin Muye genuinely regards Ji Shan as his son, not merely as a tool to break the game. Compared to others, Qin Muye''s transformative mutation is a force that can break all laws. It''s simple ¡ª if he can beat it, he beats it; if he can''t, he loses. For someone like Qin Muye, who doesn''t care about public opinion, appearances, looks, or such, his only flaws are perhaps being petty and liking to argue. Oh, and flipping the table when he can''t win the argument. Someone like Ji Shan, he is truly a chosen one. If not for the heavy burden he carries to act as a mascot to break through the impasse, he would love to be a prodigal second-generation; after all, with such a vast family backing him, slacking and waiting for Death would be no problem at all. If Ji Shan fails to suppress Heaven''s Will and lets it escape, Qin Muye will step in to capture it. However, if Ji Shan and Heaven''s Will are equally matched in their struggle, Qin Muye will not intervene. The potential danger comes when Refining, as he may encounter backlash from Heaven''s Will. Luckily, this Heaven''s Will has no self-awareness, only instinctual reactions; otherwise, it might have already started throwing insults by now. From the beginning, Heaven''s Will was blinded by the Child of Destiny''s Talent; otherwise, it wouldn''t have ended up with such a foolish move. Thus, the necessary trials and hardships absolutely cannot be skipped. Within the Primordial Spirit, nine great tripods are evenly distributed at various parts. In terms of education, Qin Muye has a high standard. With his Learning Ability to study educational methods, he is more than capable of guiding Ji Shan onto a bright path. Over the years, he has seen too much and knows Qin Muye''s temperament well. This Divine Power compensates for the problems in his external environment. At such times, Ji Shan naturally wouldn''t just take it lying down ¡ª with family as his support, he would certainly call for backup. Previously, it was like boiling a frog in warm water, mostly avoiding direct clashes with Heaven''s Will. But now that the frog has been boiled, you can''t just eat it directly, right? At the very least, you''ve got to gut it and remove the innards. That''s where the danger lies. Attributes are one thing, but character and mindset are quite another. Chapter 326: Chapter 328: Heavens Will, Destiny, and the Talent to Break Limits Chapter 326: Chapter 328: Heaven''s Will, Destiny, and the Talent to Break Limits [Additional update gibberish, recovery at 3:50 AM. If unable to recover, open the directory, long press the chapter and download again.] "No, it''s the mastermind behind the antagonist with the Main Character Aura." "Ji Shan was lucky to have met me, if he really followed the path of the protagonist, who knows if now he might still be desperately struggling everywhere like Xiao Miao." Qin Muye couldn''t help but think of a counterpart of Emperor Yan in the investment activities, who had a really miserable life. While others cultivated, he was fighting for his life, the kind of fighting where if you don''t, you die. "Damn, no wonder my protagonist encounters a bunch of whatnots in the instance." Qin Muye cursed when he thought of this. "Indeed, if you don''t have the life of a protagonist, don''t try to act like one, and even less think about awakening like a protagonist." "And this Heavenly Venerate, just the right fit to be a physical body. I always feel like I can''t maintain this human skin for too long." Qin Muye sighed. He knew that the stronger he became, the harder it was to maintain his human appearance, so he had to find a shell to use. "I''ve paved the way for you, how you walk it is no longer my concern." "Forget it, no point in thinking about these. Time to reinforce and inspect the wall between the two worlds again, just to prevent any problems later." Although Qin Muye had already done this almost a dozen times, it was something he could never do too much of. "Now it''s just waiting for Ji Shan''s Nine Tripods." Qin Muye needed Heaven''s Will Blade, but he also had to wait until Ji Shan stabilized a bit first. "Come to think of it, these protagonists, aside from their aura, do have abilities. Otherwise, even the largest aura wouldn''t be able to withstand pig teammates and divine opponents, right?" "Just suddenly thinking about it, it seems like I''ve skipped the protagonist phase and went straight to being the protagonist''s grandpa..." [Child of Destiny: Luck MAX+1] For instance, when a protagonist is about to deliver a deadly blow to an antagonist, the old master behind that antagonist will stretch out a big hand from the void, either to save someone or to hit the protagonist. But when the protagonist reaches the same Realm as the antagonist''s old master, he just won''t have that ability, resulting in his friends and family, wife and children being kidnapped every day. After all, it''s about a major plan, so checking several times is better than not checking at all, being cautious won''t lead to problems. Earth might look weak, but Earth is the Human Realm of the World of Shadows. It''s weak relative to individuals, not to the whole world. In fact, Earth''s essence is much stronger than the Underworld. As for the Netherworld''s invasion, it''s only one aspect of it. The Spiritual Energy of Earth is also another aspect of the Netherworld. Qin Muye could stop the Netherworld, but not the Spiritual Energy. The Underworld of the Tidal World, in essence, is a huge fissure formed after the world was eroded. It''s unrealistic to fill it completely because it''s just too big, so all we can do is create a large band-aid to prevent further erosion. As for stopping the Netherworld, that''s just unrealistic to even think about. Of course, because of this situation, the probability of being a supporting character or an extra is so low. Qin Muye guesses that the temporary skills of these two roles are very likely to be without side effects, and sometimes the effects are not even inferior to those of the protagonist. Moreover, Ji Shan could have such opportunities, but it doesn''t mean he could. Only the Child of Destiny with full Luck has such treatment, not him who is just a protagonist without the Main Character Aura; he shouldn''t even think about it. And Qin Muye also noticed that Ji Shan''s Talent as the Child of Destiny got even further strengthened. And when he devoured the Tidal World, it wasn''t as if he had devoured it all. His current target was the Underworld, not Earth. Lately, Qin Muye had also been too preoccupied to focus on Ji Shan. In the Underworld, all his Corpse Ghosts have cast a huge seal, blocking the entrance of the Netherworld. This Heavenly Venerate that he used to develop the Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, naturally is a good shell, but it needs to be modified to be suitable; otherwise, it cannot be sustained. The antagonist always has the bigger ones come out to pick a fight after the small ones are beaten, while the forces on the protagonist''s side spend more time in infighting or on the way to infighting. Even when the protagonist offends someone, he''ll be thrown out to take the blame instead of being protected like the antagonist''s people. Everything that needs to be equipped has been set up. If Ji Shan himself is unimpressive, what more could he do? As for the Netherworld, after being severed, some parts would definitely be left in the Underworld and then be blocked by the wall between the two worlds. Even if he got hold of it, Ji Shan might yet turn misfortune into a blessing. It''s like some kind of law; no matter how fast the protagonist improves, the supporting characters are always able to keep up. Even though the protagonist cultivates the most powerful Cultivation Techniques and uses abundant Resources, the supporting characters have nothing. Yet, after a few chapters, their Realm is the same as the protagonist''s. It''s like an ordinary person fighting Tyson; without even thinking about it, you know the ordinary person is destined to lose. But if Tyson is drugged with a hundred or so kinds of poisons, then the ordinary person could win. It''s a pity, Lord Era just doesn''t give such opportunities. If there was one, he''d like to try the feeling of defying the heavens. ``` Qin Muye didn''t care how much he could retain; effort would tell. Actually, Qin Muye was thinking, what would happen if he went to snatch the opportunities from those with "Child of Destiny" Talent, "Main Character Aura," and other such special Talents? Qin Muye wasn''t here to save the world without reason; he coveted this world, and unlike the subtle invasion of the Netherworld, his approach was much harsher¡ªhe was ready to devour the world outright. A spark of Spiritual Light flashed in Qin Muye''s mind, and he fully understood his identity. What Qin Muye was doing was exactly this kind of action; even if this world were without Heaven''s Will, it was not something Qin Muye could handle through might alone. Qin Muye actually wanted to try being a supporting character or even an extra sometimes, after all, being the protagonist all the time wasn''t much fun. Qin Muye could influence the development of Ji Shan, but there was no need; doing so would only make Ji Shan reliant on him. Qin Muye never thought about giving his own Talent a +1, either; he hadn''t even fully enhanced his own Talent to its limit, so he better not think too much about it. Even a righteous supporting character wouldn''t do, no matter how high their Realm is. Even a slightly inferior one who was discovered by Qin Muye was instantly slapped to death on the spot. Although normal protagonists are not ruled out, protagonists of this type are still relatively rare. So, Qin Muye really hated this protagonist instance identity: he didn''t get to enjoy the benefits he should have, and instead, he was constantly trapped in various pits; if not for his strong power, he might have fallen into one of those pits. Therefore, after Qin Muye cut off the Netherworld and completed the main quest, he planned to let the Endless Abyss devour this Underworld and the remnants of the Netherworld. He was certain about one thing: he would not be like those transmigrators who call themselves antagonists but actually step on the original protagonists with their cheats or fortune, making the original protagonists become nothing more than stepping stones and opportunity ATMs. His Divine Skill had just been completed; although it could be compared to software, it was actually different¡ªsoftware can be used as soon as it''s installed, but Divine Skills don''t work that way. Ji Shan needed to first stabilize further and then adapt among many other processes. It''s the same road, but some walk, some drive, and some, more extreme, Instant Teleportation directly there¡ªthat''s the difference. The thought itself was extremely absurd; the protagonist must have encountered some really disreputable characters. An antagonist like Qin Muye would possess many abilities that protagonists do not, such as killing or saving people with a hand strike through the air regardless of their Realm¡ªa trait shared by various old ancestor-types of antagonists. Such opportunities are naturally serendipitous and not just up for grabs; they require compatibility with one''s Talent, a treasure, and sufficient means. The Earth had solid defenses, whereas the Underworld was nothing more than a hollow space eroded by the Netherworld. If Ji Shan had developed it himself, it would indeed have saved a lot of time, but the problem was that it wasn''t developed by Ji Shan. Direct confrontation was still impossible, but with proper methods, it was a different story. Hitherto maxed-out Luck suddenly increased by an additional point, which is likely to be the effect of Heaven''s Will. This was more outrageous than cheating. It''s not about strengthening once but about being amplified and adding an extra point beyond the original limit¡ªless in one way, but a breakthrough in another, seemingly preposterous. This was a complete world, not like the Shadow Realm, which was a mere illusory and half-finished world. When Qin Muye devoured the Shadow Realm, it was by taking a shortcut; even for a half-finished world, Qin Muye could not confront it head-on. This wall was not to stop the Netherworld but to prevent a massive loss from occurring in the world after Qin Muye cut off the Netherworld¡ªa situation he definitely did not want to encounter. Such a thing was unscientific; if a Reincarnator or transmigrator learned of Ji Shan''s opportunity and attempted to snatch it, without the strength to withstand Ji Shan''s Child of Destiny Talent, they would most likely not only miss the chance but also encounter various disasters because of it. He had acquired the techniques of erosion and devouring from the Shadow Realm before and, after further improvements, made ground-breaking progress; at least he was now capable of devouring worlds. ``` Chapter 327: Chapter 329: Netherworld Severed, Spiritual Energy Depleted Chapter 327: Chapter 329: Netherworld Severed, Spiritual Energy Depleted [Additional update scrambled, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover please open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download.] "..." Qin Muye was utterly exasperated, "This is an environmental factor, this area is just too much like the Underworld, so look what happened to me." "..." As he was about to act, Qin Muye couldn''t help but feel frustrated. He thought it was rather inappropriate for a protagonist who possessed the Talent of the Child of Destiny to say something like this to him¡ªa phrase that should have been reserved for villains and supporting characters, and extras like him. "Dad, we need to recognize our place. What the protagonists can do, we villains simply can''t." Ji Shan said very tactfully. "Stop blabbering, just lend me your Divine Skills. I''ve been preparing for so long just to pull off a big thing." "Alright, it won''t break then." "First time in the Underworld, how does it feel?" Qin Muye tightened his outer skin, seemingly struggling to hold it together, as if it was about to burst. "Okay, start. I also want to see just how vast my Divine Skills really are." Ji Shan was actually quite curious to know how strong his Nine Tripods Divine Power was. He only knew it had great potential, but it was still just potential. The power Qin Muye unleashed through the device actually simulated some future extent. "Just lending like that." After saying this, Qin Muye stuffed Ji Shan into a massive mechanical device. "Don''t mess around. Later, if you fumble around and mess it up, remember, this thing is high-tech." Qin Muye''s voice came through. "Are you sure?" Ji Shan felt his dad was definitely finding an excuse to shift the blame, thankful it could be shifted to the environment because otherwise, it might very well fall on him. "Weird, didn''t you say you were a respectable Scholar? How do you have such a gadget?" Ji Shan asked. In his memory, Qin Muye was a Cultivation expert, yet he unexpectedly pulled out such a sci-fi device, claiming it was high-tech, which really seemed a bit like he was playing the villain. "Hiss~so terrifying!!!" Ji Shan couldn''t help but gasp. "I know plenty of things, enough for you to learn for a lifetime. Alright, I''m starting now. If you feel uncomfortable, just yell, and I''ll reduce the power." Qin Muye said. "If I yell ''give me a break,'' can I achieve the effect of your Child of Destiny''s power?" Qin Muye suddenly blurted out, asking Ji Shan. "A bit, dad, is your skin tearing? I feel a cold wind whooshing into my forehead." Ji Shan shifted to one side and noticed red and black smoke occasionally rising from Qin Muye''s skin. "How do I borrow it?" Ji Shan didn''t continue chatting with Qin Muye, knowing it was time to take action. After all, the Primordial Spirit is not irreplaceable by the body. But what they didn''t know was, there was no next era of Spiritual Energy anymore. And the Tidal World was like a big fool, letting Qin Muye guide the continuous cleaving of the Underworld areas outside the walls of the two realms with the Nine Tripods. Then, Qin Muye didn''t plan to dwell too much on his humanoid issues with Ji Shan. After all, that could be slowly dealt with later. The priority was to complete the main quest at hand. Then, nine gigantic Bronze Tripods appeared outside the city walls. Black and red Magic Power spread continuously, and the area outside the walls began crumbling uncontrollably. Even more terrifying, those ancestors who lived for thousands of years began to repay the extra life they had lived. Alright, no need to blame anyone in particular, it was Qin Muye''s doing. He likes freeloading; using the blade that cuts through the Netherworld by employing the Tidal World, and naturally, the blade is driven by the Spiritual Energy of Earth and the Netherworld Water blocked by the walls between the realms. Soon, Qin Muye refocused his attention back to the Nine Tripods. While it seemed he was controlling the Tripods, he was actually using the Heaven''s Will of refining the Nine Tripods to guide and communicate with the entire world. Netherworld tributaries broke, Spiritual Energy depleted, and all Cultivators on Earth sensed this simultaneously. Even Ji Shan was shocked. He hadn''t expected Qin Muye''s real strength to be so formidable. If you''re already this strong, why do you even need to borrow his Heaven''s Will? Ji Shan hadn''t even realized what was happening by the time he was already inside, quite curious about what this thing really was. Inside the Nine Tripods, the entire world''s convergence was being triggered, causing Earth to become increasingly unstable. It was as if a tremendous force was slicing the two worlds apart. Just like Qin Muye, truly powerful. However, as Netherworld and Underworld gradually drifted away, everyone in horror discovered another fact: after the disappearance of Spiritual Energy, Resources also turned into waste, and even the Spiritual Power within their bodies was also vanishing. How long one could hold out was all gain; as for the younger generation they once cherished? That was no longer a concern for the elders. Oh, since Ji Shan was with him as the antagonist, that was fine. Qin Muye''s skin cracked open, revealing a terrifying Abyss from within the fissure. Qin Muye nodded, "Confirmed, definitely, and certainly." The body of Qin Muye instantaneously shattered, revealing the towering Abyss. Qin Muye intended to sever the Netherworld Water, but there was a problem¡ªwhat if retaliation followed from the Netherworld after he did? Even some elders, while a trifling amount of Spiritual Energy still existed, began to blood-refine extensively to enhance their own Spiritual Power, regardless of the impure mixture of forces, as long as it secured their own survival, they wouldn''t care much further. It was like finding a scapegoat; so it''s said Heaven''s Will Blade, but in fact, it meant he took the money, and the world took the blame¡ªa different way to word it. Although it''s said that the device has a detection function, it still needs a preventive measure. With the demise of high-end powers, order also gradually restored; at least, Slaughter gradually disappeared, ordinary people again rose to the top of the ecological niche. So he used Heaven''s Will as the blade, and if there were issues, they wouldn''t seek out Qin Muye but would turn to this world. So now these resources concerned their everything. Everyone was screaming impossibilities because the era of Spiritual Energy couldn''t just be so brief, not even reaching its peak before abruptly halting; the elders couldn''t carry another era on their shoulders. They appeared extremely afraid; the disappearance of Spiritual Energy meant that their power, lifespan, rights, etc., were also disappearing. He could feel his device floating in the Abyss, and then he thought of something: ''Is the Primordial Spirit too strong to be sustained by the body?'' Whether novices or family elders who spanned eras and were still slumbering. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be such a hassle to cut off this stream of Netherworld Water. At that moment, his mind was flooded with numerous thoughts. Therefore, this also gave Ji Shan a new idea: ''If the body is too frail, then focus on developing the Primordial Spirit. Could it mean that the body restricts the Primordial Spirit?'' It''s all about original soup turning into original food, ensuring that the other party can''t see there''s such a person stirring up trouble; if they really went investigating, it''s most likely they would only trace it back to the world''s doing. Originally, Spiritual Energy should have grown vigorously, but it began to wither, as if some existence was crazily swallowing up these energies. Instantly after the Spiritual Energy depleted, the order of the samples on Earth collapsed, and all powerful beings began crazily snatching various cultivation resources. They still had Spiritual Power within them, but without Spiritual Energy replenishment, Spiritual Power would also eventually vanish¡ªwithout the nourishment of Spiritual Power, their Realms would regress, their lifespans would diminish, and they might even die on the spot. Observing from the device, Ji Shan was also stunned. He knew this thing was exclusive to the protagonist; just by yelling "Break it for me," be it Realms, Sealings, or difficulties, all would be shattered. In his eyes, Qin Muye was the Primordial Spirit, only that the appearance of the Primordial Spirit was somewhat odd. As soon as this thought appeared, it was as if Ji Shan had found clarity through the fog¡ªwhy stick to the human form when the Primordial Spirit''s immense power cannot be contained by the body? This meant, don''t even talk about yelling "Break it for me"; even yelling for thirty years in the east and thirty years in the west would be useless, as they usually stood on the opposing side of the protagonist, listening to the protagonist''s cries of "Break it for me." Pondering this, he then suddenly perceived movement within the Nine Tripods inside his body. He saw the world quaking, the walls between the two realms crumbling inch by inch, like blood vessels collapsing, making the Netherworld surge as if unwilling to part with a world. As to whether it could be developed to this extent, it depended on whether he could dig it out himself; then, naturally, it would be an effort to surpass the previous by innovating upon the original. As a Qi Refiner who had completed the Nine Tripods Divine Power, he indeed realized that his body was gradually failing to keep up with the Primordial Spirit, even subtly becoming a burden. After seeing the true form of Qin Muye, he understood; it was better to focus on the Primordial Spirit than to develop the body. Chapter 328: Chapter 330: SSS Grade Evaluationè·¯Pure Netherworld Water Chapter 328: Chapter 330: SSS Grade Evaluation¡¤Pure Netherworld Water ``` [Additional update error code, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, press and hold the chapter, and re-download.] "But we need to collect the entire set for it to work. If even one piece is missing, the effect can''t be released, and it''s also a hidden condition¡ªyou can''t see it unless the set is complete." "Not bad, there''s a World Core in my territory that can enhance the energy environment. If you''re not busy, you could go to the Magic Guild or the Library to read some books. The knowledge recorded there is all the foundation of the territory. Although you''re focused on practicing, it can help you improve by learning from others." "There are three slots left, directly go for the Anti-Demon Chain, Anti-Demon Skin, and Anti-Demon Boots." "Alright, I''m going to find Black Hand now, you take your time stuffing. Be careful not to wrinkle the skin," Ji Shan said and then dashed off in a puff of smoke. "Good heavens, there''s not only Divine Artifacts but also sets. With these, the other Advanced Treasures don''t seem so useless anymore," Qin Muye pondered. "Such a rich energy environment, Dad, isn''t this environment a bit too good?" Ji Shan took a deep breath, and a large amount of red and black mist gushed out of his seven orifices. "Just don''t know what''s the deal with the treasures from the Warlock Dynasty. We''ll talk about it later." "It seems I haven''t perfectly solved the main quest, the evaluation is even only SSS Rank. The highest evaluation is not easy to achieve." Qin Muye looked at his evaluation, and he had some speculations about what goes beyond SSS Rank¡ªthe protection of the Tidal World from the Netherworld''s encroachment and the preservation of the energy environment of the Tidal World. "Then, the Talent Ascension Scroll can only be used by Lords now." "Next are Demon''s Stick, Mad Demon Shield, Wisdom Crown, and Giant Battle Armor. Combine them to become a ferocious and barbaric Lord." "If it''s the highest evaluation, there should be no promotion restrictions on Netherworld Water." "What''s left is the self-selected Treasure..." "Tree Elf Bow, Divine Beast''s Mane, Heavenly Feather Arrow, perfect, the Phantom Divine Bow is mine." "If only I could choose a Professional Lord Talent," Qin Muye felt a bit regretful. Self-selected Lord Talents are usually general Talents plus the special product Talents of the instance. "So, the instance''s teleportation mechanism targets the territory and not the server?" Qin Muye was somewhat shocked; he never anticipated such a scenario. "With these 10 samples, plus three Talent Ascension Scrolls and three chances to choose Talents, that should be enough." "The fact that Lord Era can send me something like Netherworld Water is not simple." "I''m not sure if Spirit Monsters can use this Professional Column Expansion Roll, but if they can, I''ll give it to them," Qin Muye thought. [10. Netherworld Water¡Á10] [1 Self-selected Special Building Blueprints¡Á3] [2. Four Kinds of Special Resources¡Á500,000 units] [3. Self-selected Rare Level Building Blueprints¡Á3] [4. Self-selected Epic Building Blueprints¡Á1] [5. Self-selected Advanced Treasures¡Á10] [6. Self-selected Lord Talents¡Á3] [7. Professional Column Expansion Rolls¡Á3] [8. Troop Upgrade Voucher (Champion Level)¡Á10] [9. Talent Upgrade Voucher¡Á3] [Pure Netherworld Water] [Rank: Epic] [After consumption, you gain a Professional Quality Promotion, limited to Ordinary Level and Rare Level Profession] [After consumption, reset Attributes, reset Skills, and refund all Free Attribute Points and Skill selection chances] [Wisdom brings harm: For every point of Knowledge, increase by +10 and lifespan by -1] [Based on your evaluation, you receive the following rewards] [You have completed the main quest and acquired Lord Skill¡¤Magic Enhancement] [You have completed the main quest and received Evaluation: SSS] [Attributes] [Heavenly Eye: Vision+1] [Inspiration: Intuition+1] ``` After all, he still had two Profession slots unused, and to use them would be a waste. However, this did make things easier for Qin Muye. He checked and found that his flawed and lacking temporary Skills had disappeared, which was a relief. He had been worried that some bug would cause the Skills to remain on him. There were ten bottles of Pure Netherworld Water, with terrifying effects. Resetting Attributes and Skills was a minor detail; the truly powerful feature was Promotion. But this Talent was also quite formidable, increasing Knowledge by ten points per level even without Ascension, comparable to the boost from a Profession. Yet this was something Qin Muye couldn''t manage. He knew full well how powerful the Netherworld was; just a tributary had nearly overwhelmed him, let alone the true Netherworld. For Qin Muye, there was an insurmountable gulf between Advanced Treasures and Divine Artifacts, so it was best to be cautious. He was also curious about the entire Endless Abyss; after all, for him, it was a vast Empire, and he wanted to understand the situation well. Then he opened his self-selected Lord Talent and scrolled to the very bottom, only to find that there weren''t many useful Talents available. The burst of Abyss Power he had experienced earlier had nearly overwhelmed him; no wonder it facilitated rapid development¡ªit was an environment in which even a pig''s head could take off. Soon, the result came out¡ªthe Heroes could not use it. The Professional Column Expansion Roll was exclusively for Lords. Back in the Mage Tower, he began to check his gains. Ji Shan thought the commotion was quite significant, and after reflecting, he agreed that Qin Muye made a lot of sense, definitely not because he was worried that Qin Muye''s unstable Abyss might affect him. After handling it briefly, Qin Muye only kept the Self-selected Lord Talent, three Talent Ascension Scrolls, three Professional Column Expansion Rolls, and the Pure Netherworld Water; he handed over everything else, whether buildings or resources, to Black Hand to distribute, not bothering with these matters. Seeing Ji Shan leave, Qin Muye wasn''t worried about him getting lost. In such a large place, any Spirit Monster could solve the issue of getting lost, something Ji Shan was aware of. The Anti-Demon Three-Piece Set didn''t turn into Divine Artifacts but evolved into a set, adding a considerable amount of Attributes, special effects, and so forth. The side effects brought by certain powerful Talents were generally inevitable like the "Five Defects and Three Shortcomings," impossible to avoid. It could promote Ordinary Professions to Rare Level and Rare Professions to Epic. In fact, Qin Muye had seen the Five Defects and Three Shortcomings Talent, but he didn''t dare to choose it. He didn''t want to risk his great fortune, as most of the Talents here came with side effects. After much difficulty, he selected two without side effects; the remaining "Wisdom Injures" Talent even deducted lifespan. Qin Muye quickly reverted to his normal human appearance instead of the terrifying visage of the Abyss. As Qin Muye was stuffing his enormous Abyss True Body into his original appearance, he chatted with Ji Shan. Qin Muye looked around, bewildered at his current location. He was in his own territory, and Ji Shan was beside him. Without hesitation, Qin Muye began to make his selections. At the top of the self-selected Treasure list were the Warlock Dynasty''s Advanced Treasures, but soon, Qin Muye realized that the Magic Continent''s self-selected Advanced Treasures were also still available. An entire army of Rare Level Professions was already terrifying enough, not to mention if all were implemented. The Warlock Dynasty''s server was still unfamiliar to him; he didn''t know whether it was a shoddy imitation of another game world or a mishmash of various elements, so he decided to be cautious and learn more before proceeding. His Endless Abyss territory was in the Tidal World, and he had not been deported back. He knew that Qin Muye had already completely restrained himself, but even so, he could not bear it. Five Defects and Three Shortcomings were useful but only suitable for lone star protagonists; otherwise, decent people would have long died. Thankfully, he had the Eternal Body, which removed his lifespan limit; otherwise, he really wouldn''t have been able to withstand it. Upon further consideration, he realized he had almost exhausted his options for combinable Divine Artifacts. In Qin Muye''s view, the greatest value of these ten bottles of Netherworld Water was not to promote his Spirit Monster troops but for research and decoding, and then for mass production. The label Pure indicated a high possibility that it was not affected by the Netherworld. It surprised him; under normal circumstances, shouldn''t he have been deported back to the Warlock Dynasty server? How was it that he was still in the Tidal World? This caused him some minor astonishment. He had thought he would miss out, but now he would be able to exchange for the other Divine Artifacts. The Special Talents produced depended on the nature of the world. For instance, each Talent from a fairy tale world was extremely powerful, unlike the Talents from this world, where powerful Talents existed too, but they all came with debuffs, and deducting lifespan was the least of them. This was an Epic level item, and he saw no problem with researching it. Previously protected by huge mechanical equipment, although it was shocking, it was still not as jarring as this close contact. As long as he could mass-produce them, all the Spirit Monster Heroes under his command would step into the era of Epic Professions. As for the Warlock Dynasty''s Advanced Treasures, he did not entertain the thought, since he didn''t know whether these Advanced Treasures could combine into Divine Artifacts. Eventually, he could only choose three based on his preferences. Chapter 329: Chapter 331: Territory Traitè·¯Seven Chapter Secret Scroll Chapter 329: Chapter 331: Territory Trait¡¤Seven Chapter Secret Scroll [Extra garbled text, will be restored by 3:50 am. If restoration fails, open the table of contents and long press this chapter to re-download.] "It feels like an illusion, tsk, it must have been influenced by the time I created the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll,''" Qin Muye could feel the unreal, illusory nature of it. "Illusion Dream Realm, ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll'', plus my Mystic Monarch Body, if I encounter a cultivation instance world next time, I absolutely have to be a Taoist Ancestor." "Yes, Master," Black Hand responded and then began to notify and distribute the tasks. "How''s the spread of the new weapons going?" Qin Muye asked. "The upgrade has been completed. As long as it''s not Rank 8, it''s not a problem to kill them," Black Hand paused for a moment, then said. "Check everything again, we''re about to go back to the server, who knows if the Terminator army from the Heavenly Net has been waiting for a while," said Qin Muye. "Master, Dove and the others have returned, the resource collection on Earth has been completed," Black Hand suddenly said. [Seven Chapter Secret Scroll: Troops/Heroes under command can be resurrected by consuming Reserve Magic Power after death. The higher the Rank and Profession quality of the resurrected, the more Reserve Magic Power is consumed.] Most of it was placed in the forty-fifth layer of the Abyss, and thankfully for that Abyss, or else there really wouldn''t be any place to store so many Demon Statue Level Mechas. Basically, it''s rebirth from the Illusion Dream Realm after death, then nurtured by the Abyss, monitored by the Magic Network for vital signs, and finally, return. But even Rank 8 could withstand a beating now, it''s just that they couldn''t win the fight. However, using Heavenly Venerate would be different, using one''s own skin is grafting, while using Heavenly Venerate is like making a vase to stuff oneself into. As for this, Qin Muye didn''t really care, anyway it wasn''t a big deal. He maintained his humanoid appearance mainly for convenience when entering instances, not really for the sake of appearance. And as for the Mystic Monarch Body, it naturally came from refining the external shell of a Heavenly Venerate. It must be said that this Heavenly Venerate was not low in cultivation. Although the refining process was a bit troublesome and took Qin Muye nearly an hour, it was still quite practical. Otherwise, did you really think Qin Muye could create a Mythical Level Qi Refiner Profession with his original knowledge? What''s more important is that 10% is not a small number. There are tens of millions of Spirit Monsters in his territory, and that is with the recruitment suppressed in these eighteen years, 10% means one million Demon Statue Level Mechas. In terms of numbers, apart from the widespread distribution of Stone Ghost Armor, nearly 10% of Demon Statue Level Mechas have also been popularized. It''s not a shortage of resources; it''s purely a planning issue. Black Hand is a manager and is neither a development department nor a technical department person. Naturally, it''s not possible to go over to give guidance or do inspections. If you put the blueprints in front of Black Hand, he might not even understand them. It''s a division of labor issue. Illusion Dream Realm is the name Qin Muye gave to this illusory space. Later parts of the resurrection mechanism of the ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll'' would be loaded into it, forming a strong rule mechanism by synchronizing with the Abyss, Illusion Dream Realm, Territory, Magic Network, Mysterious Lock, and so forth. Just like Ji Shan''s Heavenly Destiny Mother Qi Talent, it is a custom-made artificial Hero Talent that Qin Muye created for him. If Qin Muye can create a Talent for him, he naturally can create one for himself too. That''s right, after its completion, his ''Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll'' became a Territory Trait, and unlike Divine Artifact Equipment which is a temporary feature, this one is a genuinely permanent feature. That one time could be called the biggest harvest. Qin Muye nodded, "Good, let them rest well." Qin Muye had also thought about using his own skin for refining, but he found it unrealistic because his skin was a part of himself. Even if he succeeded in refining a container to hold himself, it would be assimilated over time. Qin Muye also breathed a sigh of relief, he had been worried about the Netherworld making a comeback, after all, it wasn''t impossible. The benefits contained in a huge world were not something Qin Muye was willing to gamble on. Qin Muye had long had people try it, and even if he didn''t return to the Warlock Dynasty server, it didn''t cause a bug in ''Lord Era'' because of that. Universal distribution is more a matter of needing storage areas than a resource problem; resources are no longer a big issue nowadays. In this way, Qin Muye no longer needed to worry about Black Hand and the others dying. Even if they did die, they could be resurrected again. This was his first Territory Trait. Now, his true form is a crimson and black Abyss. He withdrew his attention, and then focused on the Endless Abyss that was devouring the Netherworld. Truthfully, if it weren''t for the fact that the Mechanical Emperor''s subprogram''s brilliant colors were too horrifying, Qin Muye would have wanted to do it again. Although Qin Muye didn''t want Spirit Monsters to overly depend on the Prayer Technique, that didn''t mean he should avoid using it altogether; it still had to be used when necessary. While he was very fond of his Lord Talent, by now such talents merely served as the icing on the cake for someone of his strength, because these so-called talents were essentially about delving into his own potential. In fact, if possible, he could even manufacture his own Lord Talent, it would just take some time. As the Netherworld was devoured, Qin Muye also discovered that a virtual space had formed between his territory and the forty-fifth layer of the Abyss. This space was unreal, yet it genuinely existed. So, in fact, Qin Muye could notify others, but he couldn''t be bothered to. Misunderstandings arising from his choice of words would just be a hassle; it was better to let the black hand handle it. His target was the Netherworld, not Earth. Earth was something he couldn''t covet just yet, even if he had been gravely wounded by Netherworld before. A complete world wasn''t a case of the snake swallowing an elephant, but an ant consuming a Kunpeng. His current guise as a Mystic Monarch had naturally become a part of him. After spending eighteen years in the Tidal World, four days had passed on the Warlock Dynasty server. Devouring the entire Netherworld took Qin Muye nearly three days, thanks in part to mature technology and the unique nature of his territory; otherwise, it would have taken at least ten to fifteen days. He had long ceased to care about appearances, even forgetting whether or not he was human, let alone his so-called appearance. It was completely absurd. Now time was of the essence, so he naturally had to finish soon. The Demon Statue Level Mecha could now withstand a Rank 7 onslaught without faltering, and the Stone Statue Ghost Armor had even been equipped with abilities such as long-distance Super-Space Transmission and energy environment annihilation fields. Rank 7 could withstand it for a while, but Rank 6 was as easy as slaughtering a chicken. Mystics, shadows also. If he hadn''t completed the task, perhaps only one day would have passed; unfortunately, since his task was done, the speed of time flow had naturally synchronized. That meant that after eighteen years of development, nothing below Rank 7 posed a threat; only Rank 8 and above were something Qin Muye needed to worry about. That means entering is possible, but either without a physical body, akin to using a soul or spirit, or like Qin Muye, one must possess great power that allows them to ignore the rules. In the Netherworld, the massive devouring of the Endless Abyss was reaching its conclusion. Backed by the "Lord Era," Qin Muye felt considerably at ease. Upon closer thought, this seemed more like a sealing rather than a container. This Demon Statue Level Mecha wasn''t just three or five meters tall, but of the tens of thousands of meters class, making the scale of it imaginable. In these three days, he wasn''t just messing around in the Netherworld; he also didn''t let Earth off the hook, extensively gathering all kinds of resources. Every Spirit Monster could release Prayer Techniques through the Magic Network via personal servers, so gathering resources hardly required any effort ¨C one could simply wish for them. This was a slight regret, but upon further consideration, if artifacts like the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel existed, it meant that perhaps he wasn''t the only one who had obtained it; there couldn''t be such a BUG. In these eighteen years, Qin Muye had assimilated all the knowledge from the Mechanical Emperor''s subprograms, as well as a wealth of Cosmic Knowledge acquired upon seeing those brilliant colors, whether it pertained to the future era or the secrets of the past. Over the years, Qin Muye had fed back a considerable amount of data on weapons and Equipment, and naturally, his territory also bustled with work and updates: the Stone Ghost Armor was upgraded fifteen times, the Demon Statue Level Mecha twenty-seven times, with countless other improvements. If he continued to grow stronger, the crimson part on his real body would gradually be eroded away, transforming him into the true embodiment of the Black Abyss; his power would climb another level. As for things like the attribute panel in "Lord Era," Qin Muye didn''t care much for it anymore. As long as Qin Muye expanded a bit before his Mystic Monarch Body burst, he could continue to use it. Skin grafts could assimilate, but vases would only burst. As for people... forget it, it''s risky to go in. Chapter 330: Chapter 332: The Insect Races Failed Escape Chapter 330: Chapter 332: The Insect Race''s Failed Escape ``` [Additional garbled text to be restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press this chapter, and re-download.] ... "Sigh, what is this all about?" "Damn it, I should have foreseen this when that damned Demon Machine summoned the Rectification Agreement. If only the unspeakable entity supporting my race were willing to take action, then when the Insect Race''s great world descended, even if the other party had closed off the timeline..." "It seems the Lord of Demon Soil is also an unlucky sod like me; otherwise, how could he have left and then returned? But the reason is unknown. Perhaps even his arrival in this world was guided by the unspeakable." "Forget it, even if I wanted to offer help, Emperor Shen You wouldn''t agree," muttered the Demon Insect Dominator, quickly pushing the thought aside. "Is this... to erase anomalies? Should I take action?" "However, just who is that existence targeting? And since when have they existed?" The Demon Insect Dominator couldn''t help but let his thoughts wander. There were many variables, including itself, Emperor Shen You, and the three demons of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance, all of which were significant obstacles. There definitely was no place for them in the future. No, perhaps the situation might be even more challenging than that time. No, even the great world of the Insect Race might just be a vassal world to some unspeakable entity. Although the unspeakables are disinterested in other worlds, the aura they unconsciously emit is enough to destroy a world. The gaze of the unspeakable may not have been focused on it, but it was focused on the entire timeline of this world. Even though the timeline had already been closed off, it seemed that the other party had glimpsed something. It wasn''t because the strong found it difficult to conceive, but because even within the same system, as one grew stronger, there would be subtle differences. These differences would become more pronounced with increasing strength. Hence, mating at the same power level might still be viable and could result in progeny. But if the power difference was too large, it was no longer a matter of whether they could have offspring, but whether the weaker party could withstand it at all. Apart from that, the real obstacle might be the Demon Soil itself. But soon, it chased these thoughts from its mind; for it, thinking such things was tantamount to courting death. Arriving was easy, but leaving was not so simple. Of course, self-splitting and mitosis didn''t count, as those methods of reproduction were special, akin to splitting oneself in half rather than giving birth to a new individual. As it forcefully broke through the world''s barriers, in that boundless void, it saw an unspeakable entity of indeterminable size. Its gaze was fixed on this world, and also on it. Meanwhile, the Demon Insect Dominator shivering in its subterranean nest was not scared because of Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss but because... it failed to escape. The abnormality over the Extreme East Sea was naturally noticed by it, being a 7th Level being, one of the few at the pinnacle of this world. Yet the problem was it was powerless to do anything. This feeling was like when its Great Nether Dynasty was established, besieged by the Spirit Realm Demons, Demon Machine Evil Spirits, and Exotic Realm Demon Insects. Between them lay the Great Nether Dynasty, and if it went there, it would be the first to be besieged by Emperor Shen You, which would be a loss rather than a gain. Indeed, death befell it, but another ''it'' replaced itself. It was capable of destroying the Mechanical Emperor, but sacrificing itself in the process was not worth it. Even the Dominator Level beings of its Insect Race''s great world were merely slightly larger ants in the eyes of those unspeakables. To such unspeakable beings, time was but a toy in their hands, and worlds were merely the scales and claws on their bodies. This feeling left it still mired in endless Fear and Chaos, knowing that if it dared leave this world, there would certainly be another ''it'' to take its place. The massive Abyss squeezed out from the Plane, resettling itself atop the Ice Ocean. Indeed, beings like Emperor Shen You who were at 7th Level had long since become a different species from its own subordinates. Perhaps the discrepancy wasn''t as egregious as between Qin Muye and humans, but it was certainly vast, which was precisely why the stronger the being, the harder it was for them to have offspring. ``` He stopped abruptly mid-sentence, for the Demon Insect Dominator did not wish for trouble and understood that if the world of the Insect Race truly descended, the Mechanical World opposite would definitely tear open a gap too, and at that point, it would be a battle between the Insect Dominator and the Mechanical Emperor. Although he himself might not face significant harm, the fear in his soul and mind not only failed to recede but actually intensified continually, and even in his mind, the indescribable figure began to grow clearer. Thus, when he realized that the world he was in was under the surveillance of some indescribable entity, he knew he had been cornered. Hence, noticing any changes in the world was relatively simple; one could not claim to be utterly blind, unless it was like the previous clash that broke the world''s barrier of the 8th order¡ªotherwise, he could scarcely be kept in the dark about any disturbance in the world. Therefore, the Demon Insect Dominator cowered, retreating obediently to continue his original plan. Escaping was not an option, and he didn''t dare to slack off in his duties either. So, that was all that could be done. So on the following day, he prepared to lead his entire Insect Nest out of this world, even though it would incur enormous losses. Yet no matter how great the loss, as long as his life was spared, nothing else was a major issue. So, there was nothing to do but resign to fate and abandon any thoughts of fleeing. Though he was not like the Demon Insect Dominator or the Mechanical Emperor¡ªbeings from a High Energy Level world, and his knowledge was limited¡ªhe was no fool and had naturally sensed the world''s situation taking a dangerous turn. He was aware, for those entities in the void, this was truly just a game. Suddenly, the Demon Insect Dominator sensed a fluctuation, a slight tremor in the frequency of his spirit, clearly aware that the Mechanical Emperor''s subroutine had begun retracting the timelines. Among countless timelines and parallel universes, there would always be one to which it would succumb. All He had to do was pluck it out and thrust it inside the Dominator''s body. In the void, there were a great number of indescribable beings, yet these entities held little interest in their world, or rather, their interests were somewhat unique. The Demon Insect Dominator suspected that this might be a confrontation between two indescribable entities, not just in space but also in time, dimensions, and even causality and concepts. To comply obediently, or to be replaced. Generally, this was unlikely to occur, because if it did, it would signify that the game between two indescribable entities had officially begun. Everything was so terrifying. He was given a choice because the other party did not care who it was but only cared about who could please them. The normally unflappable Emperor Shen You also sighed deeply, his expression tinged with helplessness. Because the Demon Insect Dominator sensed that the location of this space-time fluctuation was right above the Extreme East Sea, targeting the Lord of Demon Soil. When Qin Muye, leading the entire Endless Abyss, left the Warlock Dynasty''s server, he was actually quite surprised. He hadn''t expected someone else to think of fleeing like him, suggesting they too had noticed the timelines converging and remaining in this world had lost all meaning. This was the world''s limit, insurmountable by human effort, even for Emperor Shen You who was blessed by the world. Naturally, Emperor Shen You and the three demons of greed, hatred, and delusion from the Spirit Realm had noticed this action. They had previously thought he had fled, but unexpectedly, he had returned in just four days. Having only seen a glimpse, he was surrounded by a myriad of fears and chaos already. If not for his remaining value, he would have lost his sense of self by now, transformed into a mad mutative entity. Had he truly sought to explore it, the taint in his mind by the indescribable would have grown even denser. Perhaps the others had encountered far worse misfortunes than him. At least initially, he had the power to respond, but now he was utterly devoid of any ability to cope. As for Emperor Shen You and the three demons of greed, hatred, and delusion from the Spirit Realm, frankly, the Demon Insect Dominator didn''t take them to heart at all. They were indeed strong, but no matter how powerful, they were constrained by the world''s energy level. To them, unless they could leave this world and head to a higher energy level realm, they would be stuck here forever. As for resistance, ha, that was even less likely. He had already become the target of focus, and even if he resorted to suicide, the indescribable had countless ways to compel him to complete the task. As a visitor from a world of higher energy levels, the Demon Insect Dominator naturally understood the reason for this: he had looked directly at the indescribable, and therefore his very nature was continually becoming more akin to the indescribable. Chapter 331: Chapter 333: Time Channel, the First Confrontation with Heavenly Net Chapter 331: Chapter 333: Time Channel, the First Confrontation with Heavenly Net [Additional garbled updates, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] ''Although "Lord Era" has its pitfalls, at least it leaves some leeway.'' ''So, it is necessary to solve the problem of converging timelines before the time channel connects to a future that could annihilate me. This is no small issue.'' "Rank 7, our foe is Rank 7. It seems that Rank 8 isn''t just any ordinary cabbage, not so easy to summon." "No, the time channel has changed its connection time," Qin Muye suddenly said, his expression altering dramatically. "It appears that the opponent is transporting a massive amount of war machinery; otherwise, it couldn''t be this slow. Even a Rank 6 Terminator would have shown up by now," Black Hand relayed the words of a strategic-oriented Spirit Monster Hero. "Let them handle it, I can''t make heads or tails of this situation," Qin Muye stated outright. "The previous Rank 8 was mainly used as a coordinate; it''s unlikely they''d deploy a Rank 8 otherwise." "How''s the data collection going?" Qin Muye asked, looking at the vast gaping hole projected on the screen. "Master, the collection isn''t going well. Their technology far surpasses ours, and we are temporarily unable to collect specific data on their time channel," a Spirit Monster hastily replied. This series of actions indicated that Heavenly Net was under some kind of restraint. Significant commotion emanated from the time channel, and with the naked eye, one could see the crack-like time channel distorting, as if it couldn''t withstand the firepower it had just endured. Numerous Spirit Monsters engaged in battle immediately. But it soon stabilized; clearly, Heavenly Net was not so easily bullied. This round of firepower might be lethal to a Rank 7 and even threaten a Rank 8, but clearly Heavenly Net was not among them. When a magnetic interference bomb first landed on the iron curtain, both the iron curtain and the nanobots repairing it were magnetically attacked and crashed simultaneously. The first time was Rank 7 Terminators utilizing the energy canopy formed by magnetic field rotation; the second involved nanobots and the physical iron curtain. Qin Muye didn''t intervene much with the commands because he didn''t have much insight in this area. And just now, the Terminators that had rushed out had switched the time of their connection for the third time. Now, Qin Muye speaking out marked the official commencement of the war, handing over command to these Spirit Monster Heroes. Otherwise, directly connecting to Heavenly Net that had advanced all technologies to a powerful future would simply strike Qin Muye down from the time channel in an instant; there was no need to slow down. What''s more, the opponents also seemed to be restricted to targeting the current version of him. Otherwise, they would have opened the time channel to the time when he had just arrived in this server world, where he would have absolutely no ability to retaliate. Shortly, the next round of simultaneous firing broke out, only this time, it wasn''t the 2nd-level firepower mode, but the highest 3rd-level. Since it was impossible to collect the corresponding data, the only option was to bomb first; what else could be done? The silhouette of the Terminators under Heavenly Net''s command was about to emerge. The Spirit Monsters, donned in Stone Statue Ghost Armor, found it no trouble at all to kill Rank 6; and with Divine Artifact Equipment granting Territory Traits, even Rank 7 could be overwhelmed by numbers eventually. At this, Qin Muye also identified the opponent''s flaw; they couldn''t directly connect to a future that could effortlessly crush Qin Muye; they had to progressively elevate the future time. But the cost was significant. Although preparations spanned eighteen years, they didn''t say, "A boom of the cannon, gold by the thousands," for nothing. That last round of simultaneous firing would amount to astronomic figures in other forces, but for Qin Muye, it was merely a probing attack. Technology is something that requires time to accumulate; being tied to a future locked by Heavenly Net''s timeline naturally pushed technology to its zenith. Therefore, the further the connection to the future on this time channel, the less advantageous it became for Qin Muye. Even if the Ancient God Revival event failed, the Doomsday Bell event, a timed event, still offered the purchase of Server Transfer Tokens, so there was no fear of complete annihilation. The shells, lasers, clouds, force fields, and more all fired into the sky at that crack-like time channel. Bang! Qin Muye guessed that perhaps "Lord Era" had helped by fixing everything in the present, otherwise he wouldn''t have stood a chance. Narrowing his eyes, Qin Muye then directly said, "Level 2 firepower, test if it can destroy that Time Channel." Qin Muye had spotted the issue immediately¡ªjust a moment ago, that Time Channel had switched the connected times three times. Upon seeing the Terminator being torn apart, Qin Muye deduced the opponent''s Rank. If it were just ordinary magnetic interference, it would have no effect on the Iron Curtain and the nanobots, but the magnetic interference bombs that Qin Muye developed were not ordinary¡ªthey incorporated Abyss Power, and combined with both strong and weak nuclear forces, they created super strong pollution using magic energy technology. Now, even Demon Statue Level Mechas had been deployed; naturally, the Terminators were being suppressed, and those deployed, although possessing the superpower of Magnetic Field Rotation, were mostly of Rank 6 with a few of Rank 7 mixed in. Even more extreme, he could set the Time Channel to the very beginning of this world''s birth, thus solving everything right from the root. The Time Channel''s stabilization efficiency was far quicker than Qin Muye had imagined, and what the opponent used was definitely not the nanobots used for repairing the Iron Curtain, but a much more powerful technology. Specialization has its own custodians; specialized matters should be handled by professionals. Thus, he had to be the first to act. His thought coincided with that of a Spirit Monster Hero subordinate in charge of strategic tactics. An enemy, naturally, the earlier it''s struck, the better. Qin Muye, however, was still gathering data, hence he naturally wouldn''t dare to defy this strategy. He knew he still had a chance, only he didn''t know where this chance lay or whether he could seize it, especially since the situation had now turned completely topsy-turvy. Titan''s Arrow, Cursed Armor, and the like had already been integrated into the corresponding Divine Artifact Equipment, augmenting the firepower released with temporary Territory Traits. The Terminators of the Heavenly Net had the superpower of Magnetic Field Rotation that could be trained and upgraded, but Qin Muye also had a limitless financial capacity supporting his reckless endeavors. The Iron Curtain burst open, exposing the entire Time Channel. Above the Endless Abyss, a multitude of weapons activated; it was just a moment, yet bursts of light and roaring sounds erupted. No matter the event, "Lord Era" wouldn''t set conditions that guaranteed death, not even during the Ancient God Revival, but all Lords had failed to perceive the true intentions of the Ancient God, and thus they were defeated. Countless firepower poured in, and this time there was no one who could stop it. Otherwise, wouldn''t his eighteen years have been developed in vain? Initially, after developing for over two years, he could surpass his Rank to kill Rank 6 enemies, so with eighteen years, even with the vast difference between Rank 6 and Rank 7, Qin Muye, relying on all kinds of unscientific Knowledge, could forcefully make the kill. It''s important to remember this isn''t just playing a game, but a battle for life and death, and who would foolishly play a cat-and-mouse game, especially against a powerful artificial intelligence, which would definitely resolve any threats with the best solution. After the first Rank 7 Terminator came out to block and failed to withstand the attack, another huge Iron Curtain emerged, which this time stopped the remaining artillery fire, but this Iron Curtain was also on the verge of collapse, clearly having sustained serious damage. Had it not been for various grey-white nanobots repairing it, it likely would have burst immediately. This first volley made him more superior, having developed for eighteen years, even Level 2 firepower could now kill Rank 7. Each time it switched, it connected to a more distant future. This so-called heavenly canopy was utterly powerless to resist, and that shadow was torn apart into pieces in an instant. Only to see countless Terminators rushing out of the Time Channel, facing a massive cover of firepower without fear, and with Magnetic Field Rotation, they tore through space and were directly transported to the outer layers of the Mysterious Lock of the Endless Abyss. A figure quickly dashed out of the Time Channel, spread his arms wide, forming a massive energy dome that enveloped the entire Time Channel, but Qin Muye''s weapons were not simple, as they were also augmented with Divine Artifact Equipment. As long as it wasn''t Rank 8, he was completely unafraid of anything in this Endless Abyss, and even slaughtering was not a problem. As for the original world''s upgrade, there was even more leeway, killing other server''s Lords would suffice, after all, the six servers were all at the same phase. As for the Demon Statue Level Mechas, they moved towards the Time Channel, preparing for further reconnaissance and attack. Terminators were unreliable, merely a bunch of mechanical creations, but the problem was these Terminators could use Magnetic Field Rotation, making them quite troublesome. Chapter 332: Chapter 334: Take Action, Turn the Tables Chapter 332: Chapter 334: Take Action, Turn the Tables [Additional garbled update, restoration by 3:50, if restoration fails, open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] "What about Ji Shan? What are his thoughts?" Qin Muye inquired the underhand, as his son was the Child of Destiny who might possess some unique ideas for breaking through. "The further into the future it is from now, the longer it takes to connect and replace the past. As long as we avoid certain technological breakthrough points, it generally isn''t a big problem." "No, Ji Shan has been immersed in the Library and the Magic Guild, his Level has indeed risen quickly, and his Power has grown considerably, but compared to seventh Level, there is still a big gap," said the underhand. "Master, this is too dangerous, we don''t know if there are any hidden soldiers in the time line where Sky Net resides. If we rush in rashly, it could be disastrous," the underhand advised. "Prepare for it, let''s enter the time line where Sky Net resides through the Time Channel," Qin Muye finally fell silent for a moment but decided that he couldn''t just sit and wait for death. Although Cronus was reluctant to join forces with Zeus, he knew that he had always been benefiting from Qin Muye, and Qin Muye tolerated this naturally for such critical moments. If he were to fail at such a key time, Cronus wouldn''t hesitate to turn around and cooperate with Zeus. However, dragging out death with the opponent was indeed too poor, Qin Muye could actually lend a hand. The Super Space-Time Transmission Channel is indeed magical, but this Divine Artifact traverses space, not time. If it could really traverse time as well, it would not be at the Divine Artifact Level, but at a higher Mythical Level. Qin Muye didn''t know how intense the battle was, because the numbers were simply too great. Spirit Monsters were constantly resurrected through the Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, and the overall consumption for the entire Endless Abyss was negligible. But for Qin Muye, it really was just like that. When the time comes, the Second Generation God King and Third Generation God King with the help of the Titan Divine Race might change the tide of battle, and it wasn''t certain who would win. If the enemy wanted to complete a closed loop, then he would directly cut off the enemy halfway through. Otherwise, once the Time Channel connected to a more distant future, all members might be eighth Level Terminators descending, and then he would have no way to fight against them. Fortunately, the Spirit Monsters inherently did not fear death, especially now they also had resurrection as backup, making their fighting even more fierce. Even if the enemy had the eighth Level, didn''t he have the same on his side? Unfortunately, Qin Muye''s Magic Network was not an ordinary network. Through numerous iterations, it had evolved from the original Magic Network to an Authority Network, akin to a set of rules residing in the Abyss, and the enemy''s invasion techniques were instead mostly deciphered by Qin Muye. But to eradicate Qin Muye also carried significant risks because the current closed loop of Sky Net had not yet completed, resulting in their time line lacking the presence of figures like Qin Muye and Emperor Shen You, leading directly to a future governed by Sky Net with no records of intervening events, essentially a blank slate. The Second Generation God King wielded all the rights of a fairytale, representing an extremely powerful force, it all depended on when Qin Muye would use them. Without Qin Muye''s Super-Space Transmission Channel, things weren''t easy for Cronus, as the Tidal World had not yet been completely ruled by him. Currently, he had two methods, either to directly kill Sky Net in the past, or to exhaust Sky Net to death. If there were no other options, he had to proactively strike and kill Sky Net. Actually, it wasn''t that there was no chance of winning. Despite Sky Net continually sending people, Sky Net itself was also enduring dire consequences. Qin Muye monitored the data from the Time Channel, which had already been replaced twelve times. The overall strength of the Terminators had shifted from a mix of sixth and seventh Levels to entirely seventh Levels, and a large amount of heavy weaponry and high-tech equipment had appeared, even beginning to invade his Magic Network. Qin Muye had just shaken his head, "Do you think we can really exhaust Sky Net to death? It''s more likely that we will be exhausted by Sky Net, so while the enemy is still not fully prepared, we still have a chance to win." Qin Muye pondered for a while and eventually didn''t push too hard. For Ji Shan, he was more of a mascot than a strategist; after all, he was only eighteen, hadn''t even graduated from college, and had only been a Qi Refiner for a few months, relying on him was still too naive. Qin Muye also paid a hefty price to come out. Over at Zeus''s side, Qin Muye promised to help him get through this calamity and would give the Tidal World to him in exchange, while Cronus would fulfill his original promise. The seventh Level Terminators, along with magnetic field rotation, had already caused massive casualties among the Spirit Monsters. If it weren''t for the constant resurrection by the Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, it wasn''t certain whether his numbers of Spirit Monsters could actually overwhelm seventh Level opponents. If it weren''t for Qin Muye, the process would indeed be simple, but currently, Qin Muye''s technology was no less inferior to that of Sky Net at this stage; in fact, it even far surpassed it. If Qin Muye left, then no one could stop the emergence of Sky Net, but the problem is that Sky Net was born and barely rose before Qin Muye killed it. Then, wouldn''t the aftermath be interesting? Now, his magic power reserve is not measured by hundreds of millions, but by hundreds of billions. After eighteen years, one ought to see some progress; otherwise, it would be a waste of development time. A magic power reserve of three hundred billion, coupled with extremely high energy recovery, made it possible to fight continuously for about ten years without stopping, not to mention that during these ten years, further development and strengthening were still possible. Having a Mythical Level Profession was indeed rare and could be crucial in other lords'' territories. The timeline convergence is not invincible; Qin Muye''s conclusion also came from observations and investigation from a large amount of improved data from Terminators. Firstly, that thing is time, not space; if he went there and the time channel closed, then he wouldn''t be able to return. Firstly, the resources are limited; Sky Net''s need to create Terminators, open time channels, and so forth, cannot be infinite since the entire timeline''s Sky Net shares the same set of resources¡ªwhat is mined ahead leaves nothing for later, which not only requires careful calculation but also technological development. Firstly, it''s about resources; the opponent exists on the same timeline and is simply an extension of his Warlock Dynasty''s server. Although the timeline was locked, it was still rootless. Therefore, he also coveted the time channel, despite its limitations and flaws, unable to hide its powerful capability to connect two different times. Therefore, even if people intended to develop a prototype of Sky Net, it was very likely to be usurped by Qin Muye. Therefore, before that, Sky Net had to eliminate Qin Muye first, and as for such entities as Emperor Shen You, the Three Demons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, and even the Demon Insect Dominator, Sky Net didn''t regard them highly at all. The era of the Sky Net was born, yet it also perished. Now, both sides were at a stalemate, but the war hadn''t ceased. Now, what Sky Net was doing was filling in the gaps, but these gaps weren''t easy to fill. To completely fulfill the Rectification Agreement, they must eliminate Qin Muye; otherwise, Sky Net would remain both a real and illusionary entity. To match a level 7 Terminator, only elite Spirit Monsters dressed in Stone Ghost Armor and piloting Demon Statue Level Mecha in a stacking formation would suffice. Without the Demon Statue Level Mecha, they naturally could not win and could only stack lives in vain. Keep in mind that the time channel isn''t only usable by Sky Net; Qin Muye could also travel through it from this side, albeit at great risk. Therefore, even though Sky Net had the upper hand, if Qin Muye dragged the opponent down with him, the outcome was still uncertain. Therefore, they could only cooperate while holding their noses. Because, simply put, the future is the era of Sky Net, but it doesn''t mean that Sky Net cannot be controlled by others. If Sky Net recklessly formed a closed loop, it''s highly likely that Sky Net would emerge, and the era of Sky Net would appear, but it would be Qin Muye''s Sky Net and Sky Net era, not Sky Net itself. Because there is a cause, there is an effect; Sky Net cannot be born out of nothing, so even if the timeline convergence is completed, it still requires Sky Net itself to achieve this process, such as when someone develops a prototype of Sky Net. Long before, he had already communicated with the worlds of fairy tales and the Horror Universe. Thus, once there is a misdecision or a technological bottleneck, it would definitely cause problems with the time channel connection. Qin Muye never thought it would be so easy just to resolve Sky Net; at least it wasn''t a good choice on this side. Going into the timeline where Sky Net resides would allow him to turn a passive situation into an active one. Once inside the opponent''s timeline, he would be the invader, not the invaded, without need for such restraint, only needing to fire at full force. Chapter 333: Chapter 335: Spatial Jump, Entering the Time Channel Chapter 333: Chapter 335: Spatial Jump, Entering the Time Channel [This section is corrupted and will be restored by 3:50 AM. If it cannot be restored, long press on this chapter in the directory to re-download it.] "Activate Level 1 firepower to isolate the enemy, break through the Heavenly Net blockade as quickly as possible; they probably won''t replace the timeline again in the short term," Qin Muye said. "Don''t panic, there''s no rush. We can consider this once we get back," Qin Muye said calmly. "Initiating second stage of space leap!" "Preparing for the second phase of the space leap!" "First stage of space leap commencing!" "Engage the sub-plane shifting feature!" "Yes, Master, I will arrange it as quickly as possible," Black Hand had no objections to Qin Muye''s decision because it indeed was a solution when there were no better options, what else could be done? "Let''s focus on evasion for now and, if absolutely necessary, lead the Terminator into our territory. Some loss is not a problem, the main thing is to stabilize the situation," Qin Muye said. "With this approach, the counterattack will not be able to withstand a 7th Rank Terminator, especially since these 7th Rank Terminators are generally equipped with 500,000 horsepower for magnetic field rotation, which is very powerful," Black Hand commented. "Without the Time Channel, who knows where we could end up." "The real Heavenly Net blockade should arrive roughly a day later. At that time, we must be cautious in our actions to avoid damaging the Time Channel." "Master, something bad has been discovered; the Time Channel seems to be fracturing," Black Hand hurriedly transmitted a set of data to Qin Muye. "Master, all personnel are ready; we just need to clear the Terminators outside the Mysterious Lock and then resolve the Space Lock. Currently, their space-lock technology cannot compare with ours," Black Hand stated. Level 1 and Level 2 firepower are no match for a 7th Rank Terminator. Level 3 firepower could kill them, but the Time Channel won''t withstand it. Trading one''s life for the lives of a group of robots is not a good deal, even if they can be revived, but that doesn''t mean there''s no cost involved. This was a very dangerous matter and Qin Muye didn''t want to take the risk. It''s obvious that this has to do with the Endless Abyss. The power of the Abyss contains energies such as Dead Silence Power, Crimson Element, and other energies that you can tell at a glance are not proper energies, fused together. Considering the magnitude of the Endless Abyss, it''s not surprising that it damages the Time Channel. The gap was as large as that between a satellite and a wooden spear. The Super Space-Time Transmission Channel is indeed powerful, but it could be more effective with enough support. One brilliant move can dominate everywhere, which is true, but that doesn''t mean that there is no room for improvement. Since there is room for improvement, it must obviously be enhanced. The likelihood is still that it''s a Terminator, but what exactly it is, he''s not certain. The likelihood is that the Rectification Agreement is to blame for this; otherwise, such a situation would not arise. A large amount of Reserve Magic Power was injected into various devices, creating a fierce glow. This was the activation of various spatial assistance devices. It could indicate that this timeline from the Sky Net Era somehow transcended the original Rank of the server through some means. But this was just the beginning; a massive arsenal carried upon the Endless Abyss erupted in an instant, unleashing Level 3 firepower right from the start. This not only cleared the surrounding Terminators but even turned the Terminators continually arriving in the Time Channel to dust. Correspondingly, the Time Channel also began to warp. The enemy was very strong, but not omnipotent. Qin Muye didn''t know the origin of the Time Channel, but the Terminators and other Equipment clearly had a huge gap. He still had research on space, but when it came to time, there really wasn''t any research. Data collection was difficult, and even with his current abilities, it would not be easy to do research on it. Qin Muye was now heading to the time node in the Sky Net Era between the early to middle stages, a point in time when 7th Rank Terminators could emerge as a combat force, but 8th Rank Terminators probably had not yet been successfully developed. Otherwise, how could a massive number of Terminators and various heavy-duty weapons equipment be transmitted? Otherwise, if Qin Muye entered the Time Channel, and they immediately forcefully closed it, wouldn''t Qin Muye be doomed? There would be no need for any blockade, that would be too much trouble. The 8th Rank Terminator that served as the time coordinate was probably the final envoy from the Sky Net at the end of the timeline. There was definitely value, but there seemed to be a significant deficiency in terms of protection, probably due to material reasons. Perhaps it existed, perhaps not. The further away the future, the greater the temporal difference. The combat power of heroes and troops within his territory was much more powerful than those outside; his domain contained the Divine Artifact known as The End of All Things, which could not only deal damage every second to enemies entering his territory but also inflict cumulative negative states without limit every 5 minutes. Currently, it seems that the Heavenly Net could predict outcomes in advance but was unable to act immediately, and it still couldn''t unilaterally close the Time Channel. The material that can support a channel through time doesn''t necessarily have to be strong, but it definitely requires corresponding technology. In less than a second, he had already appeared in front of the time channel, where the vast Abyss directly annihilated a multitude of Terminators, which Rank 7 could not stop Qin Muye. Qin Muye hadn''t seized the opportunity at that time, unfortunately, but now it''s not too late. Qin Muye nodded his head, "Let''s start the operation." After receiving it, Qin Muye took a look. Qin Muye saw the entire inner wall of the time channel, like countless twisted glimmers of light constantly alternating. After entering, he finally understood why Rank 7 Terminators could not travel through such a short time channel. Qin Muye, hearing this, also fell silent, indeed. It was true, the Endless Abyss, after passing through the time channel, was actually full of cracks, as if it couldn''t bear it. If it were a matter of spatial distance, Qin Muye could arrive in an instant, but with distance measured in time, he had no way to do so. An invasion so stingy and miserly does not fit the reputation of the Heavenly Net at all. Even after the enemy''s invasion, the Attribute that can boost the strength of heroes and Troops by 100% per Rank, even Spirit Monsters with only Stone Ghost Level Armor could kill Rank 7 Terminators. The time channel, having switched timelines several times, had already become quite vast, nearly encompassing a region of ten thousand li. The time channel is not time itself, naturally it cannot be said to be indestructible; it couldn''t be so powerful if it showed distortion and instability due to his firepower coverage. Although in front of the firepower of the Endless Abyss territory, Rank 7 Terminators are not much, the problem is that the time channel cannot bear it. Therefore, the first thing planned was to initiate a Space Lock on the time channel, but the channel was too vast and intricate, and given that the Heavenly Net seemed to have little autonomy, it was completely unable to respond in time. So according to the feedback from big data, that means probably only the ultimate Heavenly Net has complete control of the time channel, while the current Heavenly Net is just an indispensable part of the timeline, still in development. He also needed three days to reach the timeline of the Sky Net Era from that of the Warlock Dynasty. The Terminators he had seen on the Warlock Dynasty servers were not those who had just come over, but those from three days ago, effectively putting a three-day time difference between the Warlock Dynasty and the Sky Net Era. He knew that Heavenly Net had put all its focus on the Terminators, and other technologies were not highly developed. The Heavenly Net seemed to have sensed Qin Muye''s thoughts, which wasn''t too hard to guess; after all, the other party was an AI with big data, and maybe had already sensed Qin Muye''s idea. The notification quickly reached Qin Muye, who decisively activated the Lord Summon, calling back all the Spirit Monsters that were fighting with the Terminators. The next moment, the originally vast Endless Abyss plunged directly into the crevices between spaces, appearing enormous, yet actually very small. After all, the Endless Abyss is much larger than the time channel, and thus needed to shrink in order to pass through. Clearly, the time channel was not technologically updated with each timeline replacement; rather, it was equipment that had existed from the beginning. Now the initiative was gradually transitioning into the hands of Qin Muye. Like when the time channel was first activated, the time difference was only one minute, but that was when the Sky Net Era was at its closest and weakest. Therefore, the first phase was naturally to leap to the mouth of the time channel, in an instant, the Endless Abyss that lay above the Extreme East Sea disappeared in a flash. Therefore, now was the best opportunity to go there. Since both sides are approaching each other, the three days'' time naturally split in half to meet in the middle position. Because their advance is not measured in units of space, but in time. The leap consisted of two stages; the Endless Abyss was unable to leap directly to the other side in a single move. All these were supported by big data, not wild guesses by Qin Muye, and he could confirm one thing, that in the current time node of the time channel connected to the Sky Net Era, Rank 8 Terminators had not been developed yet. It was just unclear what kind of interception the Heavenly Net would have. However, unless necessary, Qin Muye did not want the enemy to enter his territory. As for whether the final Heavenly Net had Rank 9 Terminators, Qin Muye was unsure, as he had not seen them. One couldn''t rely on a hole the size of a person, that''s simply not realistic. The final step completed, the entire massive Endless Abyss surged into the time channel. Chapter 334: Chapter 336: New Events on the Sky Net Era Timeline Chapter 334: Chapter 336: New Events on the Sky Net Era Timeline [Additional chaotic codes, recovery at 3:50, if recovery fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Level 3 firepower, wipe them out for me," Qin Muye said, actually relieved. This indicated that the Heavenly Net at this time point did not have the capability to produce Rank 8 Terminators, so there was no need for him to have Zeus, Cronus, and other Titans bring troops for support. "Fortunately, Heavenly Net is strong, so the points are quite high as well." "Perhaps because the opponent doesn''t want to destroy the Time Channel?" Black Hand suddenly spoke up. "Points, Divine Artifacts, I see, as the difficulty increases, the rewards also increase in sync." "Close to Rank 8? It seems we''ve forced Heavenly Net to use its reserve strength," Qin Muye observed the energy detection radar on the screen. "Strange, under normal circumstances, the blockade should have reached us by now, why is there still no movement?" Qin Muye was confused. In his mind, now would be a good opportunity to snipe at him, but this situation was unexpected. "Notify everyone to get ready, this time in an away battle, if we can win, we fight, if not... then we''ll resort to guerrilla tactics," Qin Muye said with a hint of a smile in his tone. "Wanting to grab all the special exchanges this time, it''s likely going to take quite an effort." "That''s true, but this will probably be a tough battle," Qin Muye also let out a sigh of relief. "Master, high-energy reaction detected, suspected to be close to a Rank 8 Terminator," Black Hand suddenly spoke up. [This event will award points by killing creations of Heavenly Net, destroying forces of the Heavenly Net Base, and will continue until the destruction of Heavenly Net] [Only one Lord participating in this long-term event, staggered rewards enabled, and special exchange items available at the points store] [When the timeline is constrained, all will be ruled by the Intelligent Machines. Fortunately, you are lucky. You''ve found a way to break through. By eradicating the not-yet-peak Heavenly Net, you''ll solve one of the four major crises, the Rectification Agreement] [Phase 1: Points ¡Á10000000] [Phase 2: Self-selected Special Building Blueprints ¡Á10] [Phase 3: Self-selected Epic Building Blueprints ¡Á5] [Phase 4: Divine Artifact - Source of Spark] [Phase 5: Divine Artifact - Strategic Defense System] [Extra points will be awarded for destroying the Heavenly Net Base forces after event commencement] [After the event begins, killing the creations of Heavenly Net will guarantee the drop of Treasure Boxes and points, the quality of the boxes depending on the strength of the Heavenly Net creations] [Long-term Event: Rectification Agreement - Sky Net Era] However, correspondingly, this also means being trapped in a battle of life and death, either solve the Heavenly Net or be solved by it, there''s no second path, unlike the limited-time Ancient God Revival event. Apart from building blueprints, there are also Skill Books like Magnetic Field Rotation, weather controllers, and other Advanced Treasures, even Scientist and Engineer reclassification certificates, which Qin Muye found particularly tempting and well-suited for him. Magnetic Field Rotation is powerful, but the premise is that he must be able to use it effectively, just like how a Spirit Monster theoretically could reach tens of thousands in Attack Power, but the premise is it''s not defeated instantly. A barrage of laser ammunition began roaring, tearing through the entire sky. When the Endless Abyss left the Time Channel, it instantly expanded to its original form. There was no communication between the two parties, they just opened fire without hesitation. The opponent was fast, but the various weapons loaded in the Endless Abyss of Qin Muye were also not slow. The opponent wanted to catch him, but it wasn''t that easy. When the time comes, if the enemy advances, he retreats; if the enemy halts, he harasses them; if the enemy tires, he attacks; if the enemy retreats, he pursues. There''s no limit on exchanges, but points, yes, there are. And the Strategic Defense System is even more renowned by far. The official name of Heavenly Net is just this, Heavenly Net is merely the codename for this Strategic Defense System. In any case, it''s about being as ruthless as possible. It should take at most ten seconds to reach the battlefield now. Soon, the Endless Abyss neared leaving the Time Channel. Three days of distance naturally passed in a blink, from afar, one could see the figures of Terminators in full readiness outside the channel. Boom~ If it were Qin Muye, after realizing the situation, he would have done the same, an enemy or a magical item capable of time travel, naturally, he would choose the latter. Qin Muye had not only seen the Source of Spark, a Divine Artifact, but he also had a defunct one in his possession, indeed, the core of the Demon Emperor. The rewards were quite powerful, the first three stages were manageable, but the rewards from the last two stages were very tempting to Qin Muye. Like Qin Muye, although he was of the 5th rank, his real strength had already reached the 7th rank. Ambushes were actually of little use, it wasn''t a conventional war, after all, the Heavenly Net of the Sky Net Era was not a mere technological creation but a combination of various transcendent and mysterious intelligent creations. Qin Muye watched his Points and the multitude of Treasure Boxes continuously rise, and he was grinning from ear to ear. Qin Muye casually opened the Points and encountered many special items, unfortunately, there were no Server Transfer Tokens or Random Dungeon Scrolls, and everything inside was special items belonging to the Sky Net Era, like the recruitment buildings for the Terminator troops such as T-800, T-1000, and even high-tech resource buildings like nuclear power stations and high-energy material synthesis facilities. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye suddenly realized that it could indeed be possible. Meanwhile, Qin Muye was somewhat dumbfounded; he hadn''t expected that this would trigger a new event. Thus, he no longer needed to give the Tidal World to Zeus, sparing himself the obligations to Cronus as well. If it were the Heavenly Net of this Sky Net Era, its quality was not merely a Divine Artifact, but a Myth. Hundreds of energy points emitting energy far surpassing the 7th rank continuously approached him at a high speed. In a battle between both sides, the Time Channel would inevitably suffer damages and might even directly break. Who knew into which point in the past he would fall as a result? It would indeed pose a significant problem. Hence, the Heavenly Net had not targeted him as he suspected; it even recalled some of the Terminators, seeming to plan a decisive battle with Qin Muye within the era of the Sky Net. So, as long as it remained of the 7th rank, no matter how many came, Qin Muye was not afraid. He was actually also worried about battling inside the Time Channel; if by chance an accident happened, he guessed he''d end up cooled down in time. Apparently, a wonder like the Time Channel was probably a unique item even in the timeline of the Sky Net Era, meaning only one party could anchor a position, otherwise, the Heavenly Net from various time points would surge through directly, which could crush him instantly. Essentially, as long as Qin Muye completed this event, he would receive a Heavenly Net, but it probably wouldn''t be as powerful, being merely a defense system. He was on the verge of reaching the timeline of the Sky Net Era but yet there was no movement, which made him somewhat unsure of Heavenly Net''s intentions. Otherwise, this loop could never be completed. Know that the 7th ranks on the opposing side were genuine, but Qin Muye''s rank of 5 did not represent his true strength. This meant that if the Time Channel were to get damaged, it would cause problems for all subsequent futures, especially since Qin Muye hadn''t died yet. Therefore, he would rather fight a tough battle than take a risk; he could tackle an 8th rank, for hard battles he could mobilize reinforcements, but time was too mysterious and he had no strategies to counter it. With rewards, naturally came motivation; otherwise, even if he killed the opposing Heavenly Net, it would only serve to weaken the enemy, benefiting him in no way. The indigenous people were not like Lords, who could be stuck due to advancement tasks; as long as they reached sufficient strength, they would qualify for corresponding ranks, so the strength of the indigenous people was generally genuine, but the strength of Lords might not necessarily match their current ranks. Moreover, with this event, as long as he completed it, he was sure to make a killing. Battles came quickly and went just as fast, unless the Heavenly Net developed an 8th rank Terminator, under a 3-level fire mode, no number of Terminators dispatched by the Heavenly Net would be effective. This extended event turned out to be a long-term activity branched out from the Warlock Dynasty. These hundreds of near 8th rank Terminators were still not 8th rank; there was no such thing as a half-step to 8th rank¡ªit either was or it wasn''t, the gap between the 7th and 8th ranks was clear. As long as the resources of this world were exhausted, he didn''t believe the Heavenly Net could still develop; Qin Muye hadn''t planned to make it easy for them since he arrived in this timeline. As for how it was born, there is yet no conclusion, seeming one must beat Qin Muye to death first to find out. The Terminator was instantly torn apart; even a strong 7th rank was still the 7th rank. In essence, it was about looting the resources of the timeline of the Sky Net Era while depleting the strength of the Heavenly Net. Chapter 335: Chapter 337: Heavenly Net Subprogram Chapter 335: Chapter 337: Heavenly Net Subprogram [Additional messy code, will restore by 3:50 am. If restoration fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download it.] "Ah, too busy," Qin Muye sighed. "But there were still too few jumps. If it had transferred me millions of times, I might have given up. It''s only three thousand six hundred and seventy-two coordinates after all; blast them all," Qin Muyue uploaded all the tracked coordinates to the Magic Network, and the next moment the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel activated. "Could it be the Hacker Empire..." "As expected of Heavenly Net¡ªit really is formidable," Qin Muye didn''t plan to just take down Heavenly Net like that; the difficulty of destroying Heavenly Net on a physical level was simply too high. "Exactly, Heavenly Net''s tech tree is completely tilted towards the Terminators. The technology points are incredibly bent; no wonder there are no space-based weapons. Otherwise, wouldn''t it be more exhilarating to just shoot me from the sky remotely?" "Okay, I agree," The intelligence level of the Heavenly Net subroutine was not sufficient, so it couldn''t tell that Qin Muye was lying. "Of course, that''s naturally not a problem, but first, you have to get Heavenly Net to lift the Space Lock, then I can use the Time Channel to send the Endless Abyss back," Qin Muye said. "Heh, cautious enough, huh?" "Spark Source Fragment? So this Terminator can not only perform Magnetic Field Rotation but is also a Transformer?" Qin Muye raised an eyebrow, looking at this nearly 8th-ranked Terminator before him, his tone carrying a trace of disbelief. "Yes, I am a part of the main program''s code. Before I was captured, this command had already been issued," the Heavenly Net subroutine responded without hesitation. "You shouldn''t have sent this Terminator to me just to trick me." "You can leave, but this Terminator can''t. You''re not a local area network, are you? As soon as you leave my region of the Endless Abyss, you should be able to contact your main program," Qin Muye wasn''t an idiot. How could he possibly let the Terminator be taken away too? "If you leave this world, I won''t invade your world again," the Heavenly Net subroutine said coldly. "Tell me, what do you want with me? I doubt you''d have popped up without reason," Qin Muye said while checking. "Heavenly Net? You''re quite impressive; I didn''t expect you''d actually be able to penetrate the defenses of the Endless Abyss," The crimson gleam in Qin Muye''s eyes flickered as he chased down Heavenly Net''s signal source. "I will report this, but on the condition that you let me leave," the Heavenly Net subroutine said very earnestly. "I presume this is our first encounter," the Terminator lying on the operating table suddenly spoke, its voice a cold mechanical sound with no distinction between male and female. "So that''s how it is; no wonder I thought you couldn''t possibly have the ability to break through the defenses of my Endless Abyss," Qin Muye said, but he didn''t skimp on the checks. Let''s not talk about anything else; the reward of Points alone is enough to tempt him¡ªit''s a hard currency that can be used on any server. He wouldn''t leave without finishing off Heavenly Net. It couldn''t possibly be left to Qin Muye to handle everything. Qin Muye alone was already too busy with research and learning, and it was naturally up to Spirit Monster to deal with matters like these. But quickly, Heavenly Net very earnestly said, "I am just a subroutine split inside the body of a Terminator, not the main program." Of course, apart from those bases, a number of important research bases had also been bombed. But for Heavenly Net, that''s almost like having a scrape, causing no substantial damage; probably it was more about adding bulk to confuse Qin Muye. Once the Heavenly Net subroutine was released, Qin Muye was able to trace its final landing point in an instant. It was a subroutine, no doubt, but who knows if it would deceive him. Then, he began to further develop technology with this "crashed" Terminator. An invasion of the world? From the beginning, it wasn''t a matter of invasion; it was about survival¡ªit was definitely going to be a fight to the death. At least, they knew something: this Heavenly Net subroutine''s attempt to persuade him to return was probably just a ruse. The specific intentions were likely known only to the main program of Heavenly Net. One thing Qin Muye could be certain of was that Heavenly Net must already have a wealth of data on the research of 8th-ranked Terminators, needing just a small opportunity to complete the development of an 8th-ranked Terminator. But Qin Muye remained unfazed; it was probable that this subroutine was fooled by the main program. Others might not know, but how could Qin Muye not know the truth? Qin Muye''s body possessed technology from both the Iron Blood Civilization and the Pioneer Empire, two interstellar civilizations. Although his artificial intelligence was no match for Tian Qi, in other technical aspects, he could completely overwhelm Heavenly Net. Qin Muye was no fool; he wouldn''t simply put the subroutine back without reason. In the Magic Network, Qin Muye sent a message to Black Hand, and soon, Tian Qi arrived with his team to take care of it. In this timeline of the Sky Net Era, filled with interests, how could Qin Muye possibly leave just like that? Three thousand six hundred and seventy-two transmission channels were opened, and a massive barrage of artillery and ammunition poured in. In Qin Muye''s eyes, it was just a pawn; even if its source code was extracted, nothing related to the intelligent AI could be found. It definitely wasn''t Black Hand physically operating it; it must have been other Spirit Monsters arranged to come. Who knows how many servers Tian Qi has, or whether there are any hidden measures in place. So he was very curious about how Tian Qi had managed to break through. He was also thinking of using this subroutine as a locator so that when he returned, Qin Muye could directly open the corresponding coordinates through the Super-Space Transmission Channel and conduct a firepower strike. He hadn''t expected this, and it seemed that there was something off about the other party''s programming technique, giving him the feeling of a vast coding world. Since Tian Qi needed a closed loop to be born, the technology was uneven in caliber, the kind where one mistake could cause problems, and it naturally couldn''t compare to the complete technology of an interstellar civilization. All under heaven rush about for the sake of profit, and all hustle and bustle is for the sake of profit too. Hearing this, Qin Muye was also somewhat surprised, but he quickly smiled and said, "Do you have the authority to do this?" The Endless Abyss was indeed under a space lock, but not the Super-Space Transmission Channel, and he could leave at any time. He was simply trying to create the illusion of a blockade to see if he could wait things out with ease. Clearly, the intelligence level was insufficient, but thinking about it, that was quite normal, since it was just a subroutine and not the main program, so it naturally could not be too intelligent. A careful pilot steers a ship for ten thousand years. If it had been a transformed person, a clone, or some kind of biologically engineered being, Qin Muye wouldn''t have had such thoughts. Unfortunately, this Terminator was a robot, even though these robots could use magnetic field rotation. One should know that in the Endless Abyss, even the Mysterious Lock alone could block all kinds of communication signals, let alone the End of All Things and the Abyss Power, which could twist these signals into all sorts of strange things once they entered the Endless Abyss. Let''s not forget this was a nearly 8th-tier Terminator. Not to mention other aspects, it was certainly costly to build; would he just send it back and aid the enemy? Besides, Qin Muye was merely bluffing the other side into lifting the Space Lock; he never said he would truly leave. Before entering this timeline of the Sky Net Era, the space around it had been sealed off by Tian Qi. Qin Muye did possess the corresponding decryption technology; it just required some time. Spirit Monsters using the same technology were also working on it, and they were quite efficient. At this juncture, the attempt to coax him back made Qin Muye wonder¡ªif perhaps the 8th-tier Terminator was close to successful development? One didn''t need to think twice to know the words were false. Did one really think that robots wouldn''t lie? This was an embryonic form of the 8th-tier Terminator that fell into Qin Muye''s hands, tantamount to delivering a weapon to counter the Terminator Treasure. These Heavenly Net Bases were actually more resource bases and munition plants than anything else, and they did not have too many forces stationed there. The reason was simple: Tian Qi ruled the entire world, and all the forces were focused on eliminating Qin Muye, thus their own defense systems were comparatively weak. The subroutine did not arrive at the landing point immediately but went through thousands of relay boards for transfer and diversification before finally vanishing. In just an instant, so many Heavenly Net Bases were reduced to flat ground. Although these bases had defense systems and energy shields, against such a vast barrage of firepower, comparable to a Level 3 attack, they stood no chance whatsoever. As for the Spirit Monsters decoding the Space Lock, that was indeed real¡ªallowing them to train their skills, gain experience, and better handle similar situations in the future. The Terminators were not a normal native race but rather more like puppets. While powerful, their weaknesses were also apparent: as robots, whether in hardware or software, as long as the technology was decrypted, Qin Muye could create the corresponding counter-technology. Chapter 336: Chapter 338: The Closed Time Channel Chapter 336: Chapter 338: The Closed Time Channel [Additional garbled, recovery by 3:50, if unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] "According to the latest data, starting yesterday, the area of the Time Channel shrank by one percent, and this ratio is gradually increasing, and the speed is getting faster," Black Hand immediately sent the corresponding data to Qin Muye. "There''s one more day left, looks like I need to get ready soon." Qin Muye knew that the other party was giving Qin Muye a choice, whether to go back or stay, there would definitely be an attack, and Heavenly Net also needed to prepare. "The Spark Source Fragment seems to be the key to the 8th-tier Terminator, just... damn... got tricked," Qin Muye suddenly realized. "So what''s the confidence of Heavenly Net? An 8th-tier Terminator?" "Me, being a homebody, really can''t outplay the socialites," Qin Muye lamented helplessly. Then, all sorts of emotions like anger and unwillingness dissipated, as a nameless yet powerful figure, he had a firm grip on emotional control, and wouldn''t lose his mind to anger or jealousy. "It seems that Heavenly Net would rather push me to go back than stay in this timeline, after all, this is a fictional future for me, but for Heavenly Net, it''s the real past, and my presence would disrupt its past." "Luckily my soundproofing is good, or else it would really be chaotic." Qin Muye enhanced his soundproofing, if it were an ordinary person it wouldn''t be necessary, but at his level, sharp senses were trivial, so the noises of the Spirit Monster and Terminator fighting could naturally reach his ears. "Master, there seems to be a problem with the Time Channel," Black Hand reported in the Magic Network. Seeing as it was 8th-tier, he definitely couldn''t handle it himself, so naturally, he had to call for help. But soon, Qin Muye sneered, "The monk might run away, but the temple can''t, if you said you took the Spark Source Fragment along, I really could only start with the Terminator''s hardware, too bad, you didn''t take the Spark Source, so what if you had taken the source code." A lot of Terminators started to come into play, brand new heavy firepower weapons, long-range attacks, and so on all activated. But he underestimated Heavenly Net, Heavenly Net was preparing to remove the foothold. Of course, Qin Muye could now turn back to the Warlock Dynasty timeline, but the tug-of-war would continue, and Qin Muye would be dragged to death. When he reached the sixth-tier, he would see if he could go back; if not, then Qin Muye wouldn''t go back. After all, by eliminating Heavenly Net, all resources of the world would belong to him, and no one would compete with him, nor would he need to worry about an apocalyptic crisis, because the apocalyptic crisis in this timeline is Heavenly Net. In this regard, Qin Muye was also helpless; what he enhanced was Learning Ability and Research Ability, not intelligence in politics and strategy, so it was normal to overlook things. For the Terminator, this segment of the Heavenly Net''s subprogram is the core, but for Qin Muye, it''s not. Moreover, Heavenly Net wouldn''t possibly attack straight from the surroundings; from time to time, various shells would fall from the sky, and facilities like missile wells and transmission equipment on Qin Muye''s side would intercept and counterattack. Going back was impossible, and Qin Muye had no intention of going back, simply because the long-term benefits of the Warlock Dynasty timeline were far less than the benefits on the Sky Net Era timeline. Since not leaving, the value of the Time Channel for Heavenly Net has already diminished greatly, so whether to close it or not doesn''t matter anymore. Even if it can''t be replicated, producing countermeasures against the Spark Source and the Terminator''s own liquid metal and magnetic field rotation is not a problem. But now he wasn''t there anymore, the Warlock Dynasty timeline was now rushing towards the Sky Net Era timeline. Unable to grasp even his own emotions, with such an apparent weakness, how could he wrestle or arm-wrestle with peers at the same level? That subprogram was indeed the core before, and now without this core, the Spark Source Fragment seemed like a shell that had lost its soul. The subprogram was indeed core, but the problem is, just having a core can''t support a whole; the core is very important, but other parts are still very important. Qin Muye staying here was no surprise to Heavenly Net, whose big data computational ability was much more powerful than the Magic Network on Qin Muye''s side, after all, one is artificial intelligence, the other more like a server and chat room, so in terms of big data analysis capability, Heavenly Net is definitely stronger. The only possibility Qin Muye could think of was now; otherwise, at this point in time, there would be no other technological creation that could pose a threat to him. Qin Muye was losing, but not too severely, and he still occasionally made some profit. Qin Muye could completely reconstruct the opponent''s core using the Terminator and Spark Source Fragment, and might even be able to replicate the source code of this subprogram. Qin Muye''s goal was to destroy the opposition, not perfect them, so the Heavenly Net subprogram of this core was dispensable. Qin Muye was angry because he had been too careless to overlook this matter and had even trusted the enemy. Qin Muye compared the details and then, through the data detected, calculated that the Time Channel would be closed within approximately 24 hours. In Qin Muye''s camp, even if Spirit Monsters died, they could resurrect and crawl out from the Abyss and Illusion Dream Realm; on the other side, Terminators were mass-produced, constantly being manufactured. The very purpose of the Time Channel was to obliterate Qin Muye''s forces to allow the emergence of Heavenly Net; now that Heavenly Net had roughly achieved this, the only thing left was to eradicate Qin Muye. Firstly, without him in the Warlock Dynasty timeline, Heavenly Net would inevitably appear. With the dead Terminators, as long as there were Magicians conducting research, the constrained timeline would be refined, and thus the origin of Heavenly Net''s emergence would be established. Both sides seemed to have exchanges back and forth. Although the battle was fierce, it had essentially reached a stalemate, and it was just a matter of who would make a breakthrough first. Although the Warlock Dynasty had four Territory Traits, the challenges were quite tough; on the other hand, even though the Sky Net Era lost the Territory Traits of the three other crises, it could gain a large amount of Points and Treasure Boxes, possibly even completing the Advance task in one go. Therefore, he decisively abandoned the Warlock Dynasty timeline and chose the Sky Net Era timeline instead. That''s why he didn''t hesitate to open fire. He not only consumed Heavenly Net''s resources, but he also obtained Points and Treasure Boxes, and most importantly, he could recycle the remains of the Terminators through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. He was certain that due to his various actions, changes had occurred in this timeline, so he needed to send Qin Muye back to prevent future contingencies. Heavenly Net''s spatial technology was not as precise as the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, so it was basically at a loss, but the other side, being a large established force, didn''t worry about money. If Qin Muye didn''t leave, then he would be killed. It was fortunate that Qin Muye''s position in the Endless Abyss was always in battle readiness, never relaxing his vigilance, so naturally, his counterattacks were timely, and he was still tracking the source of the enemy''s attacks. Being able to go back originally was the best scenario, as naturally exploiting resources from two timelines would mean choosing the one with greater benefits. After discovering Qin Muye''s choice, he also did not hesitate to launch countermeasures. This made Qin Muye somewhat anxious; his reason for blocking the Time Channel in anticipation was obviously to move from the Sky Net Era timeline back to the Warlock Dynasty timeline when the time came. This battle was simple: it was about blowing up your subordinates and you killing mine. Qin Muye, who was further developing against the Terminators, also involuntarily paused his actions, "What''s the situation?" Previously, in the Warlock Dynasty timeline, Qin Muye naturally wouldn''t allow the birth of Heavenly Net, or Heavenly Net itself originated from his hands. But if we really talk about it, Qin Muye reaped more rewards. As long as Qin Muye didn''t interfere, Heavenly Net would inevitably self-emerge. As for the previous emotional outburst, it was also intentionally released by Qin Muye to vent, better out than in, as long as it didn''t affect the overall situation, it was natural to divert wherever possible. Although he could control his own emotions and desires, it didn''t mean they needed to be permanently suppressed. As for consumables like guns and ammunition, that was even more significant; with Heavenly Net occupying the world as logistics, Qin Muye plundered and exhausted multiple worlds and also had completely illogical resource structures as his backbone. As for this timeline, it was also simple: just eliminate Qin Muye. Qualities such as greed and curiosity are also sources of progress; emotions and desires are not just negative effects, but rather, they are a double-edged sword, powerful when used properly. Chapter 337: Chapter 339: Foresightè·¯Prometheus Chapter 337: Chapter 339: Foresight¡¤Prometheus [Additional scrambled text, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download.] "However, I''m quite curious as to why you didn''t follow to the Horror Universe, considering your current situation, you must have been sitting on the cold bench for many years," Qin Muye also said with some curiosity. "Of course, I''ve been recently cultivating, and my strength is much more powerful than before," Hercules flexed his muscles and said. "Hmm, at that time, to counteract the Terminator''s magnetic field rotation, it was just a single move. Cultivation was only a byproduct. Forming a complete system would take some time, at least until I can free up some space in my schedule," Qin Muye didn''t make excuses and directly stated the truth to avoid misunderstanding. "Hmm, you are a descendant of Hades, why do you get along so well with Hercules?" Prometheus asked with some curiosity. "Well, you make a good point, indeed there is always some chaotic mess going on atop Mount Olympus." Before Qin Muye spread various forms of entertainment, it was probably issues of ethics every day. "Hercules has returned, looks like it''s been another victorious day," Prometheus said after glancing over. "Hercules is still so powerful," Prometheus exclaimed. "Maybe the King of the Gods has long forgotten about me. These years wandering the Mortal World, have actually been quite nice," Prometheus said. "Here you are, but your strength is a bit weak, it seems Sky Net is faster than you," Hercules squinted his eyes and said. "Then help me capture this Terminator alive. With this rank 8 Terminator, I think our decoding work will progress much faster," Qin Muye saw that Hercules was so confident and decided he surely had to capture him alive. "Isn''t your father still the Titan Iapetos, who nonetheless became one of the Olympian Gods?" Qin Muye retorted, Iapetos being one of the twelve Titans, making Prometheus a grandson of Gaia, and on the same generational level as Zeus. "Can you handle it?" Qin Muye said leisurely. "Although I haven''t learned it all, I can still feel its flaws. If you want to continue to cultivate, you will likely need my cooperation," Prometheus said after a pause. "I''ve been wanting to ask one thing, how are you able to perceive these?" Qin Muye asked with great curiosity. "So that''s how it is, no wonder. But only someone with your strength could manage it, anyone weaker would have no chance of penetrating the Endless Abyss," Qin Muye knew that Prometheus was also of rank 8 power. "Previously, Hercules taught me some of Dionysus'' Dark Star abilities. Although I didn''t manage to learn them, I developed a unique perception through the electromagnetic force within, and I must say, Hercules'' learning ability is indeed very strong," Prometheus remarked. But the Terminator on the other side was obviously not as strong as Hercules and was immediately sent flying by the charge. Originally, Qin Muye only imitated magnetic field rotation, and in fact, did not have much follow-up improvements, catering more to counter the Terminator''s magnetic field rotation, rather than forming a new Transcendent system. The other party might be a bit impulsive, but he''s definitely from the lawful good camp, and so is Prometheus, even Hades is someone he doesn''t quite trust. And this newly developed rank 8 Terminator was naturally not so strong, probably not even as strong as the original standard form. It''s probably for this reason that Hercules brought Prometheus to his domain. The whole matter was likely facilitated by a hint from the gods of Gaia. Well... Qin Muye didn''t have such a wicked sense of humor, he simply thought it was pointless to let a rank 8 make a big scene because it would decrease points, so he would rather go through some trouble to earn more Points. After becoming a god, Hercules'' battles were actually few, but each one was quite brilliant. Then there was a long peace, which meant he had no opportunities to showcase his power. His heroic strength was talked about, but never witnessed firsthand. Hercules, driving a bronze chariot, charged out of the Endless Abyss and collided straight with the rank 8 Terminator. Afterward, due to the Spark incident, he was taken by Zeus to be punished and was saved by Hercules, but he actually never received Zeus'' pardon. It was just that Zeus turned a blind eye for the sake of Hercules and other gods and let the matter slide. ``` Things are a bit chaotic, but that''s fairly common. Prometheus is one of the rare conscientious gods among the Olympian Gods, and he treats humanity very well, unlike Zeus and the other divine beings who act with such disdain towards humans. The name Prometheus means foresight. Actually, Qin Muye wanted to ask Hecate to protect him, given their close relationship, but Hecate has been busy lately and is nowhere to be found. Qin Muye''s words made Prometheus smile, "What you said is quite true." Qin Muye, however, didn''t lift his head and continued, "He''s much stronger than before. If it weren''t for my instructions to capture the Terminator alive, it would have been smashed into pieces by him by now." If one doesn''t have the aptitude, even if they are taught by Qin Muye, they would only practice rigidly and could never reach the level of Hercules, who has even begun to further perfect and improve. Time flew by, and it was already more than half a month. Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss constantly struck at the Heavenly Net throughout this timeline of the Sky Net Era, how much was lost he didn''t know, but they definitely reaped a lot. In fact, this 8th tier Terminator had significant differences from the one that Hercules faced in the Warlock Dynasty timeline. In reality, Prometheus still bears the guilt and hasn''t returned to Mount Olympus over the years, merely wandering the mortal world. For starters, the Titan Divine Race doesn''t have anything like Divine Sense or spiritual power emanation; they mostly rely on the five senses and intuition, so for Prometheus to detect Hercules'' combat situation, that was quite unusual. Therefore, Prometheus still underestimated the true power of Hercules; only Qin Muye could perceive the enormous strength contained within those seemingly human muscles. So, when Qin Muye went to find Hercules, it just so happened he brought him along. The cultivation he mentioned naturally referred to the Dharma Door of Dionysus''s Dark Star, a special cultivation method improved from magnetic field rotation, which Qin Muye wouldn''t dare to pass on to anyone other than Hercules. Heavenly Net certainly didn''t expect that he already hid several 8th tier beings here, and the reason he hadn''t taken action was to surprise his opponents. The humanity of today was created from clay by Prometheus, while their souls were bestowed by Athena. The 8th tier Terminator encountered now had just been born, and many of its functions were not as good as the previous 8th tier Terminator, who was obviously in a sealed state during time travel, likely due to the inability to transport something too powerful at that time, otherwise, it might have been a Terminator in a state of 900,000 rotational magnetic fields. With the Cultivation System, Hercules''s strength increased so much that it was almost outrageous. Though still at 8th tier, his combat power had grown significantly. This isn''t from a fairy tale; both of his authorities, that of Great Strength and Hercules Constellation, were reduced to their extreme limits, otherwise, his power could be even more exaggerated. With Dionysus''s Dark Star added, even Zeus might be defeated by him, which isn''t impossible. Strictly speaking, Prometheus is like an uncle, and as for Hercules, well, it''s awkward to talk about ¨C if we go by lineage, Qin Muye would have to call him a cousin. Of course, that goes for Queen of the Underworld Persephone as well... It was just the first charge that created an impact wave that burst forth and formed a massive gust of air. As for Hercules, he was also brought over by Qin Muye from the fairy tale after the Time Channel was closed. Besides the Great Strength of Hercules, there were also those three Hundred-Handed Giants and Prometheus. As for Hercules learning quickly, that is truly the case. Despite looking like a brute, he has considerable artistic skill, and a very high aptitude. Although he mastered Dionysus''s Dark Star through Qin Muye''s teaching, he also put his own effort into it. As for Prometheus, his presence was an accident, brought along by Hercules. The two have a good relationship; after all, Hercules saved him from the Caucasus Cliff. One thing leads to another, and they become familiar. Zeus probably also thought that having him around was a good thing, so he tacitly agreed. ``` Chapter 338: Chapter 340: The Terminator Bound by Nimea Lions Skin Chapter 338: Chapter 340: The Terminator Bound by Nimea Lion''s Skin ``` [Additional update error code, recovery at 3:50 AM, if recovery is not possible, open the directory, long-press the chapter to re-download] "A refrigerator? What is that, a box that freezes things?" Prometheus was bewildered. In his mind, he had come to understand that silicone-based life forms are probably equivalent to living puppets, but it was the refrigerator that puzzled him. "I''m not worried. Although you, Dionysus, don''t always act justly, if judged by your status, these measures are necessary." Hercules didn''t force Qin Muye to do good deeds; he had also seen Qin Muye''s difficult situation, the kind where one wrong move could lead to death. "Just step outside¡ªthat''ll do. A Spirit Monster will arrange everything for you. Honestly, even today''s Hercules has more foresight than you." Qin Muye said with a smile. "Of course, there''s no problem. How should I leave this place, though? After all, I know nothing." Prometheus didn''t refuse, as he naturally did not want to be left behind by the times. "Well, he is very far-sighted." Hercules didn''t mind Qin Muye''s blunt manner of speaking and didn''t take it to heart. "Silicone-based life forms?" Hercules was somewhat puzzled. "It''s doable, but this will affect my research, which is a bit troubling." Qin Muye glanced at it and couldn''t help feeling helpless¡ªwithout the lion skin to hold it down, he couldn''t handle the Terminator, let alone potentially being killed by it. "Alright, then I''ll leave it to you." Hercules said, and tore the lion skin off the Terminator. "Okay, you can go to Briareos. They quite like that. When it''s time, you guys come over and take turns on duty. There shouldn''t be any objections to that, right?" Qin Muye meant that it was now Hercules'' turn to stay and protect him, with the others taking turns. "The Spark Source, the origin and end of a certain silicone-based life form. Although I don''t know why it ended up in the hands of Heavenly Net, it''s probably because it''s from the same world." Qin Muye explained. "It seems that in these past years, the gods have undergone changes that I am unaware of." Prometheus realized this naturally. "Similar to this Terminator, you can imagine them as a home refrigerator turned into a person." Qin Muye said. "That''s wonderful, I''ll take a step ahead then. I''ll come tomorrow to replace you, Hercules." After speaking, Prometheus left in the direction Qin Muye had pointed out. "That''s just great, your miraculous power is much faster than learning by myself." Hercules knew how peculiar Qin Muye''s scholarship was; he would understand as soon as he was taught, without even needing to exert much effort, just listening attentively was enough. "You''d better watch first, and I''ll teach you when I have spare time. Then you can review it on your own," Qin Muye said. "Aren''t you worried?" Qin Muye asked in return. "I am back, Dionysus. See if this will do." Hercules threw the Terminator down on the ground. "Let me do it. After all, it''s just a puppet," Prometheus said at the right moment. "I detected a whiff of the Spark on this Terminator. Interesting, but it seems a bit different." As a divine being who had stolen the Spark, Prometheus had not noticed it before, but when he got close, he felt something was different. "You might as well make use of the downtime. You can have Hercules show you around to experience modern life, lest you return to being a country bumpkin, which would hardly suit the name of Prometheus." Qin Muye teased. "A refrigerator is a box for storing and freezing food, ensuring the food does not spoil," Qin Muye explained to Prometheus. "Art must be integrated into life. By the way, do you have any books on physics and mathematics here? I feel that to perfect Dionysus''s Dark Star, this essential knowledge is indispensable," Hercules asked. "Yes, I''ll have someone bring them to you. It''s best to start from the basics." When Qin Muye originally imparted his knowledge to him, although he was forcibly taught through academics, the necessary knowledge points were there; some he might not fully understand, but at least he knew how to learn. "Tsk, your art of speaking is still very clever, at least much better than mine," Qin Muye felt that Hercules had a high emotional intelligence in conversation. The Spark Source of the Transformers is to a certain extent related to the myth of Prometheus stealing the Spark. Now, encountering the original owner, it naturally felt familiar. After all, he had always been wandering the Mortal World, and was not familiar with the changes among the gods. However, previously, the Nimia Giant Lion had already been revived by Typhon, and now is roaming the Horror Universe, embroiled in battles, having dodged a bullet. If it weren''t for this incident, it probably would still be dead. Unlike some protagonists who can learn Cultivation Techniques without professional knowledge, they only need to follow the book to absorb energy, and once they break through to the next Realm, they switch to another Cultivation Technique and continue the cycle. ``` Don''t think that just because he''s Hercules he''s a brute, Zhang Fei is impulsive, but that doesn''t mean he''s witless. There''s no choice, one must bite the bullet and continue learning; after all, the Dark Star of Dionysus is no ordinary cultivation method. Of course, enemies are excluded¡ªQin Muye is only good to his own people. Once the person had gone far enough, Qin Muye then said, "It seems that Prometheus is worried I might deceive you." For Hercules, there indeed exists a sense of good and evil, but stance and allegiance must also be considered. If the other side is willing to talk peace, he would persuade Qin Muye to restrain himself; but clearly, the other side wants Qin Muye''s life. This is already war, and in war one cannot speak of good and evil, only of victory and defeat. And Hecate, well, she cares more about her own authority than learning¡ªan ailment common amongst the Titans. However, Prometheus, with his experiences in creating humans and stealing the spark, is a bit more adept at these matters. Hercules is not a Titan; he''s a hybrid and was educated accordingly from a young age. Hercules is barely considered one of his own, so Qin Muye does not withhold knowledge from him. Indeed, Hercules is at a loss; he''s more adept at solving enemies with physics than with spell-related problems, where he''s at a disadvantage. Just like the superpower of Magnetic Field Rotation that can be cultivated, even creating a world wouldn''t be a problem. It doesn''t look like there''s much of a problem, the Terminator is wrapped quite tightly in a lion skin, and even though it''s composed of liquid metal, it has no way to break free. After finishing one book, Hercules frowned and said, "Although I have the knowledge Dionysus passed onto me, I don''t feel suited for these tasks; perhaps Athena can help me." Qin Muye is not stingy either; the knowledge learned has no great value to him. After all, he''s been through trials. He naturally has a high emotional intelligence¡ªotherwise, how could he complete the Twelve Trials and win over a beautiful woman? He has some genuine skills. Soon enough, the books were arranged to be delivered, and Hercules began to read as soon as he got them; however, the more he read, the more overwhelmed he felt, similar to an athlete reading a book, for his expertise did not lie there. That''s why Hercules turned to Qin Muye for this knowledge. He is not like those protagonists who hoard everything; as long as he can learn it, he naturally wouldn''t mind such things. He''s been in Qin Muye''s territory for quite some time and has never enjoyed the benefits. On the contrary, he has spent his time watching Qin Muye analyse the Terminator, so there''s much he doesn''t understand. He has vision, but it''s not very broad; he hasn''t thought about making every server or instance native inhabitant as mighty as a dragon¡ªnor is he obligated to do so. He''s referring to a level 8 Terminator, and it would be a bit risky for Qin Muye alone. Besides, he''s here to help Qin Muye win a war, not to maintain justice. This caused even Prometheus to pause, then recover, "But all our people have gone, are you sure that''s not a problem?" This primary Cultivation System, stemming from the four Basic Forces, naturally requires a vast amount of knowledge to perfect and optimize, in order to grow further. This lion skin is certainly not ordinary; it is from one of the Twelve Trials, the skin of the Nimia Giant Lion, progeny of Typhon and Echidna, and thus extremely powerful. But he underestimated Prometheus, an old monster who has lived for who knows how many years. Using some unknown power, the Terminator''s body was gradually fixed in place, and although the liquid metal surged wildly, even initiating Magnetic Field Rotation, it was to no avail. As for Hades... mainly because he''s unwilling to learn, and there''s nothing Qin Muye can do about it, same goes for Persephone. The Terminator immediately moved the moment it recovered, with its sights naturally set on Qin Muye¡ªwho else could it be? In the end, it became a living statue. Chapter 339: Chapter 341: For Whom the Bell Tolls Chapter 339: Chapter 341: For Whom the Bell Tolls [Additional update - garbled code, restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long tap this chapter, and re-download it] ''However... it seems that the advancement task for my territory is about to be completed?'' ''As expected, with a large base, there are all sorts of birds in the forest.'' ''So... the Terminators under Heavenly Net also have factions and are divided into forces?'' "..." Qin Muye didn''t know how to comment for a moment, what a hodgepodge this was, Terminators, Transformers, and now the Hacker Empire had been thrown into the mix. Qin Muye wouldn''t be surprised if I, robots, public enemies of machines, and the like popped up next. "Victory by Magnetic Field Rotation, defeat by Magnetic Field Rotation, if it were the original Magnetic Field Rotation, I really wouldn''t have any way to deal with you, but unfortunately, this isn''t the original." "Send it over, let me take a look." Qin Muye sighed, hoping it wasn''t anything bizarre, but it was probably something made into biological energy by humans. "Black Hand, go install the Death Knell into the weapon system, let''s see who terminates whom." Qin Muye named this weapon targeting the Terminators very maliciously as Death Knell. "You shouldn''t underestimate an artificial intelligence; its computing power is much more potent than yours," Qin Muye said. "Death Knell only damaged Heavenly Net''s minions; it isn''t able to kill it. I am somewhat lacking in programming skills." Qin Muye admitted, knowing he could physically restrict Heavenly Net but could not completely erase it since it was artificial intelligence, unless Qin Muye could destroy all of its servers to remove its physical host. "Yes, master." Black Hand had long been waiting by the side. "However strong he is, he''s still no match for you. Now you have developed a weapon that leaves Heavenly Net powerless," Hercules didn''t care about Heavenly Net. If it weren''t for Qin Muye not letting him act, he would have already attacked it. "It''s not that there''s no way, if you dive deep into developing Dionysus''s Dark Star, dealing with Heavenly Net could be very simple," Hercules reminded. "I''m well aware of that, but the cost is too high," Qin Muye actually had another thing to say, and that was that the benefits were too low. "Master, the latest news¡ª we''ve found Heavenly Net''s core base, Zion, and discovered some unusual stuff," Black Hand reported via the Magic Network. "Lately, the strength of the Terminators has been increasing, they can now withstand one of my punches," Hercules walked in, muscles bulging, carrying a badly beaten Terminator on his shoulder. A Rank 8 Terminator isn''t a true Rank 8 life form; it''s just a robot, not as flexible as a human. As long as you find the weak spot, you can directly disable it. But for Qin Muye, this is truly not worth it, unless for raiding an instance, otherwise wasting twenty to thirty years in a server wouldn''t be worthwhile. But this is simply too bothersome, better to learn some computing and deal with the opponent directly through cyber warfare. Of course, in the process of destroying the ecosystem, he would gather all resources, ensuring not even a bit was left. Of course, this is what Hercules thought; Qin Muye could also perfect it rather quickly, possibly in just twenty to thirty years, and after completion, it might even be a Mythical-Level Profession. The opponent''s liquid metal can upgrade, the core program can be updated, but Magnetic Field Rotation, as one of its methods, will not change. The opponent looks limp, as if it had no skeleton at all. For Qin Muye, who achieved so much in just a few years, the cost is indeed too high¡ª there are better things to do with his time. Twenty to thirty years would probably allow him to greatly enhance his strength even more. Hercules heard Qin Muye''s words but didn''t take them to heart since he thought Qin Muye was right, as he currently wasn''t making any progress anyway. To further perfect Dionysus''s Dark Star would probably take him no less than a century. Just like the Underworld, which completely lacks the four Basic Forces, there are probably also quite a few worlds of this type. It''s said that in DC Comics, the nickname "Black Bell" was originally "Terminator", but because "Terminator" was released, Black Bell had to be renamed. Just thinking about it feels a bit surreal. After two months in total, Qin Muye finally developed a plan targeting the Terminator. Qin Muye wasn''t sure, but there should be, as the Spark could grant life to machines, theoretically, a Terminator could become self-aware like the T-800 in "Terminator 2", and even more easily awakened. Starting from this point and combining a massive amount of data samples, Qin Muye finally completed the Terminator Treasure. Thus, Qin Muye could not only gain a substantial amount of Points and Treasure Boxes but also obtain the resources of the entire world as reserves and even harvest all the scientific research data from Sky Net, amounting to multiple gains in one move. The development of Black Bell had been completed earlier, and the main issue was the testing which was a bit troublesome. It''s not possible to use it immediately after development without multiple tests. Otherwise, any slight mistake could have dire consequences. The Spirit Monsters took away the Black Bell equipment. According to the design provided by Qin Muye, it began to be integrated into the weapon systems, a process that would take at least a day, being high-end technology. Moreover, it''s not about installing just one piece, but at least nearly ten thousand pieces, so production was necessary. It might even be much stronger than a Qi Refiner. The process might have taken longer, but it maximized the benefits by extracting all value from Sky Net. He didn''t see any forces; it was all Terminators. Although the rank 8 Terminators were continuously being perfected and strengthened by Sky Net, even changing the Spark Source to the latest model, the one thing that remained unchanged was their magnetic field rotation. The device was casually thrown to the ground, instantly smashing into a pile of liquid metal, looking almost like a Slime. So, Qin Muye indulged in such a sinister humor. He also couldn''t not know how powerful it would be if all four basic forces were completely mastered. Perhaps even Zeus would die, well, assuming that this world had the four basic forces, otherwise it would be useless. Whether it was the Terminators or the so-called weapons, for Hercules, they were just mediocre. The power of rank 8 was already sufficient to destroy all server worlds of rank 7 and below. Now, Qin Muye''s plan was simple, first clear out all the Terminators under Sky Net''s command, then physically destroy its base. Doing so would directly trap Sky Net within the network, and finally, destroy the ecological environment, causing it to lose geothermal, solar, and various other energy sources. Things like Epic constructions and special buildings, Black Hand had already bought and stocked up in advance using Points at the Points Store. It just so happens, this Black Bell is actually an electromagnetic field disruption weapon specifically designed to damage magnetic field rotation and cause liquid metal to short-circuit. Moreover, if the Terminator rank is insufficient, it could also destroy its internal energy devices, leading directly to permanent damage. With Terminator technology, Skeleton Soldiers could extend their grueling careers from the usual three to five months to thirty to fifty years. Despite the investment cost, the efficiency of labor was much higher than before and also more intelligent with combat capabilities; they could serve as cannon fodder or even security. With this time, it might be better to study Netherworld Water, Elf Queen Reclassification Certificate, and other various things. By then, having everyone at an Epic Profession would be much more powerful than his solo Mythical Profession. Qin Muye was actually quite curious about this situation; he also didn''t know what these self-aware Terminators really wanted to do. Despite already forming forces recognized by the "Lord Era", they still remained loyal to Sky Net. The reason why Terminators have become like this is naturally due to the use of the Black Bell device''s prototype principles of electromagnetic field disruption taught by Qin Muye, serving as a small test, which no one else could complete except for Hercules, who practiced skills formed from the rudiments of the four basic forces, Dionysus''s Dark Star; others didn''t have this ability. As long as he eliminated the Terminators, Qin Muye didn''t believe Sky Net still had forces that could compete with him. Since Hercules and other Divine beings arrived at Qin Muye''s territory, the original attackers and defenders had already switched, only because Qin Muye was greedy for Points, which is why he continued to stay in the mix. The ridiculous part was that destroying ten rank 5 forces had now reached 8/10. This indicated that he had eliminated other forces during the Sky Net Era, but Qin Muye didn''t remember any of it; it was just an endless slaughter wherever he went. Finally, it got simple; carpet search all Sky Net servers and destroy them one by one. As a Lord, the prosperity of his territory was key; his own power could be enhanced at any time. Chapter 340: Chapter 342: Matrix World Chapter 340: Chapter 342: Matrix World [Additional garbled text, will be restored by 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory, long press the chapter to re-download.] ''It''s a pity, no Clone Technique...'' "We must acquire their energy technology. Once optimized and integrated into the Endless Abyss, the energy of our territory can definitely improve significantly." "Yes, it''s necessary. Strictly following the rules isn''t always good," Qin Muye said slowly. He had never considered the "Lord Era" as the only way to become stronger; he used the rules only when they were to his advantage. "Hasten the installation of the Funeral Bell Weapon System and deal with the Terminator as soon as possible." Qin Muye was greedy, but he was also rational. "What are you planning to do?" Prometheus asked with some curiosity, looking at Qin Muye, who was engrossed in his research. After spending some days together, he found that although Qin Muye was straightforward and blunt, he was a good person at heart, which made Prometheus feel somewhat ashamed of his previous malicious thoughts. "Oh, then I won''t hatch it; I''ll keep it for my own use." Qin Muye naturally hadn''t thought of actually hatching it. Who knew what would come out of it? It was better to keep it for research. "With this, Heavenly Net becomes tricky to handle. I originally thought it was just a simple AI, but now it''s even tampering with the Matrix World. Clearly, it feels invincible," Qin Muye narrowed his eyes. "Let me see... the possibility is too low. The life in this fruit has lost some sort of catalyst, so it will only stagnate at this stage. You could force it to hatch, but it would just be a mass of lifeless mud," said Prometheus with a tone of regret. "I''m planning to create something that allows my Spirit Monsters to transform. You know, their Professions are Rare Level. It used to be fine, but now they''re falling behind. I want each of them to have Epic Professions," Qin Muye admitted openly, as there was no point in hiding it. "Interesting thing, this fruit seems to nurture some sort of powerful life form," noted Prometheus as he was about to take over a shift change and saw the Elf Queen Fruit in Qin Muye''s hands, and he couldn''t help but express his admiration. "Tsk, I actually guessed right. But this Rectification Agreement has loopholes too. I thought all humans were wiped out. It turns out some are still left," Qin Muye also marvelled. Since arriving in the Sky Net Era, he had never seen any humans. "That''s no small challenge; you''re breaking the rules by doing this," Prometheus said. Not to mention the energy issue. All these openly displayed bases and energy equipment are nothing but decoys. However, Heavenly Net must have broken free from the Rectification Agreement, or else such a situation wouldn''t likely be possible. Moreover, a vast amount of Divine Artifact Equipment needs to be researched and manufactured to temporarily enhance Territory Traits and even eventually convert Divine Artifacts directly into Territory Traits, among other research. Pure Netherworld Water alone is certainly not enough. The Tidal World has long since lacked Netherworld Water, so it is impossible to replicate Pure Netherworld Water from Netherworld Water, thus a different method must be sought. But first, we must deal with the opponent''s Matrix World. But such things are too rare; either a Hero Treasure Chest with a Hero suffix might randomly contain them, or they are special exchanges in the Points store. I''ve seen plenty of plants and animals, but they''ve turned to ashes after the crossfire between the two sides. Becoming a lord with Elite Soldiers under his command, it''s trivial for him to handle such small matters. If something goes wrong, wouldn''t he be in trouble? He isn''t destined to be a protagonist, unlike those who, despite having created the most powerful forces, still have to do everything themselves. Lately, Qin Muye took out Pure Netherworld Water and the Elf Queen Reclassification Certificate, using the former to boost the Rank of Professions, while the latter was for Epic Professions. And the Hero''s Golden Treasure Chest is randomly generated, and it seems this Random Dungeon Scroll is the lowest tier, otherwise how high could the probability be? And for something Epic, it involves some magical items, like the Evangelist Bishop from Tian Qi is the Flesh Gospel, and the relic of the Elf Queen is a fruit, while his Wisdom profession is something akin to a Magic Book. Otherwise, how could Heavenly Net dare confront Qin Muye boldly in a disadvantageous situation? Indeed, the incoming intelligence reports spoke of numerous mechanical squids wandering about and tending to humans locked in nourishment pods like they were taking care of crops. These humans were artificially synthesized, born to die there, spending their entire lives immersed in a virtual world. He also needs to acquire a Random Dungeon Scroll to complete his Advance task, aiming for an SSS Evaluation. Looking back, whether it was the Territory Ascension Scroll or the Epic Reclassification Certificate, they were tremendously powerful, capable of even doubling the gold coin output of a territory''s Golden Vein. Prometheus was somewhat surprised. Over the past month, he had come to understand quite a bit, and naturally grasped the rankings of "Lord Era." In fact, Qin Muye still had plenty of work to do, such as dealing with the Heavenly Net, which required clearing out the forces on the surface of the Heavenly Net and waiting for the Spirit Monsters to send him data from the Matrix World. Thus, he could afford a pause, which was an ideal time to explore the Epic transformation. Fortuitously, he had previously planned to use the Elf Queen''s Reclassification Certificate to conduct research on turning all personnel Epic, and now with Pure Netherworld Water, it was icing on the cake. Qin Muye was unclear about the specific contents of the Rectification Agreement, but he was sure it surely wasn''t good news. Qin Muye estimated that to get another Hero Golden Treasure Chest, he could only wait and see if defeating the Heavenly Net would yield one. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye realized that this must be due to the loss of the race''s matriarch, as, after all, the Reclassification Certificate issued by the descendants of an Ancient God was naturally closely related to the Ancient God. Qin Muye knew through comparison that there were differences in the Reclassification Certificates, for example, the ordinary and Rare levels were both text carriers. Now that he had a rare moment of leisure, he naturally proceeded. So Qin Muye thought about defection, but this idea was quickly abandoned for a simple reason: even if the Terminator awakened its self-awareness, it had not actually escaped the Heavenly Net and was still completely under its control. He wanted to discover what the essence of the Epic profession was to advance the professions of the Spirit Monster Heroes throughout his territory. He also realized that most Terminators were actually not Hero units, even those at the 8th Rank. Although there had been Hero Treasure Chests, these were only of Bronze or Silver levels, which he had not noticed before. Now, combining the awakened self of the Terminator and the increase in their destructive power, he understood. He always prepared thoroughly before acting, rarely engaging in unprepared activities, especially in significant matters where he needed to arrange hundreds of plans, just in case of failure. The energy technology of the Heavenly Net far exceeded Qin Muye''s expectations, with even the human batteries being an illusion. He speculated that the robust computing power of the Heavenly Net must also owe a portion of its prowess to the Matrix World. Indeed, this virtual network might be the real server of the Heavenly Net, rather than those servers displayed in the base. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye felt a surge of inspiration, "Does this mean I can incubate the life within here?" Luckily, the Elf Queen''s Reclassification Certificate wasn''t a textual record but rather something akin to a fruit containing the essence of life. Not everyone was like Qin Muye, whose troop was beast-shaped humans who also mastered the technology of artificially creating Champion Levels. Had he dared attempt a defection, it would certainly have ended up as a spy-versus-spy scenario, and then he would have been backstabbed. The awakening of the Terminator into a Hero unit was quite mystifying; it wasn''t simply that stronger units could awaken. It seemed the mechanism was similar to the special Rank of Champion, which, although a required stage for becoming a Hero unit, was not something every troop could break through. As for investigating the Matrix World, naturally, he delegated it to his subordinate Spirit Monsters. He only had a hypothesis, and confirming it was definitely a follow-up necessity. Such tasks surely must be done by the Spirit Monsters. After all, it wouldn''t make sense for a Lord like him to infiltrate the enemy''s headquarters himself¡ªthat would be madness. As for the Mythical Level, Qin Muye wasn''t quite sure. The only Mythical Level profession he had was self-taught, not relying on a Reclassification Certificate. Even though the Terminators had awakened their self-awareness, they had not betrayed the Heavenly Net, and any forces they formed were probably just vassals of the Heavenly Net. There indeed were Hero units among the Terminators, but these Hero units were those that had awakened themselves; their strength was too weak, and all were annihilated. In short, he could not pause for even a moment. Naturally, he had to take things step by step; otherwise, it would really be a series of disasters. Chapter 341: Chapter 343: Heaven is Three Feet High Chapter 341: Chapter 343: Heaven is Three Feet High One by one, the Terminators abruptly stopped in their tracks, their bodies erupting with flashes of lightning before they instantly collapsed and turned into liquid metal. The Funeral Bell Weapon System was officially deployed on the battlefield, and just as it was turned on, all Terminators, whether level 7 or level 8, could not escape the fate of being rendered immobile due to the destruction of their magnetic field. The destruction was not limited to the magnetic field rotation system of the Terminators themselves but also extended to all their hardware and signal systems. Previously, these Terminators were under the unified control of SkyNet, with extremely powerful capabilities in computation, logic, and other aspects. However, once they were covered by the Funeral Bell Weapon System, their signals were distorted by magnetic fields, turning what was once the internet into a mere LAN. With SkyNet''s main program unable to take control, the SkyNet subprograms residing in the Spark Source naturally resulted in a significant reduction of the Terminators'' power. And that was only part of it. The real issue was with the hardware. The Terminators were composed of liquid metal complemented by magnetic field rotation, forming an exceptionally strong force. But now, with the magnetic field rotation destroyed, each droplet of liquid metal lost control from the main system and couldn''t coalesce. Therefore, the Terminators were ruined. The Funeral Bell Weapon System continued to expand and spread, and SkyNet naturally detected the trouble immediately and began to evacuate the Terminators. Although this system was specifically targeting Terminators, that didn''t mean it could eliminate all Terminators in an instant. It was akin to an aura-based weapon that needed time to deploy, and while SkyNet, which controlled all Terminators, might have been caught off guard at first, it was not indicative of a lack of ability to retreat. However, the spreading speed of the Funeral Bell Weapon System far exceeded SkyNet''s expectations. A large number of Terminators were disassembled and then recycled back into the Endless Abyss through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. What followed was, of course, the recycling process. These Terminators were high-quality materials. All it took was to send them back into the furnace to completely destroy all the internal chips, CPUs, etc., and ultimately produce pure liquid metal, which could then be used as a material. SkyNet was very powerful, but even so, it couldn''t control a chunk of metal devoid of any circuits or programs. It''s like a computer; a hacker can invade a computer but can''t hack a chunk of iron melted from it. If SkyNet truly defied logic like that, then the Terminators wouldn''t have been overcome by Qin Muye. Qin Muye pulled the rug out from under them with his move, and unless SkyNet removed the magnetic field rotation system from the Terminators, it could significantly reduce the impact of the Funeral Bell Weapon System. But if it were removed, the strength of the Terminators would definitely plummet, being lucky to retain level 4 capabilities, and that''s only if the materials were of high quality. So, it was basically impossible to do that, but precisely because of this, Qin Muye''s strike was fatal. "The Terminators are strong, but when compared to my master, the gap is just too wide," the pigeon said with disdain as it watched the large number of disassembled Terminators. As a member of the city defense, it naturally witnessed the transformation of the Terminators from collapsed to liquid metal. "It''s the Terminators'' flaws that are too great. If it weren''t for the magnetic field rotation systems they still use, they wouldn''t have been defeated so swiftly," the plague knew. It wasn''t that the Terminators were weak; these were level 7, and without their Stone Statue Ghost Armor, even they wouldn''t stand a chance. On the contrary, it was because SkyNet was too eager for success that Qin Muye was able to seize the weakness. If SkyNet were given another ten years or so, it would have overcome this flaw. Of course, that''s if it didn''t encounter Qin Muye; otherwise, even if SkyNet perfected it, new weaknesses would be found. Even the Spirit Monsters had weaknesses, but with Qin Muye''s step-by-step modifications, their weaknesses were gradually reduced until they disappeared. They were even enhanced through Magic Network, private servers, Alien Bloodline, and various other powerful transformations, turning their original weaknesses into strengths. "It looks like there won''t be much of a problem this time, but the world is so vast, it''s hard to know when the cleanup will end," Pigeon said. Despite its disdain, it wasn''t underestimating the situation, since its contempt was based on the courage Qin Muye gave it, not its own strength. "This is likely to take years. We''re dealing with level 7 servers, and even if it''s just one timeline, it''s been fully replicated. But anyway, it''s all resources," the plague was also prepared for a protracted battle. Several years for them had indeed been quite a long time. "It''s just that I''m not sure if the master can improve the Stone Statue Ghost Armor once again, especially since this Terminator doesn''t look like an ordinary thing at all," the pigeon said, touching its armor. There certainly are scientific research departments in the Endless Abyss, yet their efficiency is really too low. It''s not that they are without scientific achievements, but the outcomes Qin Muye can achieve in a single day are equivalent to what these departments could manage in three to five years. Take the Funeral Bell Weapon System, for example. If it were left up to the research department, it would take at least three to five years to develop. By that time, who knows how many generations of Terminators would have been updated. So the Spirit Monsters didn''t really have much expectation for the research departments. Moreover, these departments rarely engaged in military research and development, focusing more on areas like industry, commerce, and munitions that Qin Muye did not have time to explore. This way, the research areas did not overlap, avoiding redundancy in their scientific departments. Compared to Qin Muye, the research department might seem inadequate, but if compared to the standard departments of other powers, these Spirit Monsters would be considered geniuses. It might also be because the fields that Qin Muye explored were too advanced, rendering the research department Spirit Monsters unable to get involved. "The master should be busy recently, researching profession promotion. If things go smoothly, maybe this time we can all be upgraded from Rare Level professions to Epic," Plague said. Pigeon was somewhat surprised, "Where did you get that information?" "Just asked Black Hand. With the Pure Netherworld Water and the Elf Queen''s Reclassification Certificate we got earlier, the odds shouldn''t be small," Plague said casually. While the two chatted casually, they noticed all the Terminators around seemed to have completely withdrawn. However, they didn''t take it to heart. Did they really think the Funeral Bell Weapon System was just a force field? It also had a corresponding tracking system. "They''re gone, huh? It''s good that they left. I hope Heavenly Net won''t regret it," Plague remarked with a cold laugh before notifying through the Magic Network: ''The Terminators have withdrawn. All units prepare for resource extraction.'' The Terminators could leave, and they would pursue, but first they had to squash the idea that Heavenly Net could harass them by hit-and-run. ''Received, comprehensive scavenging devices are fully activated.'' After receiving feedback from the Magic Network, everything that the Endless Abyss passed over, be it minerals or water sources, was extracted by an invisible force, even compressing and taking away the soil without exception. Huge voids stretched directly to the Earth''s core. Everything was packed up and taken away. If it were not for the high cost of extracting Earth Core Magma, they would have left nothing, not even the magma. The saying that oil can be squeezed out of stones is outdated¡ªthey were taking even the stones. Even a single blade of grass was useful, let alone stones. The constant harassment from the Terminators had previously made them hesitant to start, but now that Heavenly Net had given them the opportunity, Black Hand and the other Spirit Monsters naturally seized it. When the resources were gone, they would see how Heavenly Net could oppose them. The only outcome would be to obediently transform into a Golden Treasure Chest. If the enemy could undermine them from the foundations, so could Qin Muye, and he would do it even more ruthlessly, digging up the entire world. Then, Heavenly Net would be left helpless against him. Unless something like the Mechanical Deity incident happened again, which left Qin Muye helpless, Heavenly Net would eventually only be able to watch Qin Muye, even if it had such a virtual world as the matrix. Perhaps eventually the matrix itself would end up in Qin Muye''s hands. "Ha, I didn''t expect another upgrade iteration. It seems the Lamp God died a worthy death." Pigeon laughed as it watched the scene, as extracting resources was partly credited to the Lamp God''s Prayer Technique. Although the Lamp God was gone, the Prayer Technique remained. The Spirit Monsters had no fondness for such two-faced entities like the Lamp God¡ªafter all, the Lamp God was loyal to whoever possessed the Divine Lamp, and they naturally disliked it. "Indeed, otherwise who knows when it might betray us?" Plague agreed with Pigeon. In their territory, you could lack ability, but not loyalty. Lack of ability could be cultivated, but lack of loyalty meant only one thing: sending them on their way. Chapter 342: Chapter 344: 6th Order Territory Chapter 342: Chapter 344: 6th Order Territory "My territory advanced to Rank 6 just like that?" Qin Muye, who was hunched over his research, suddenly received a notification from "Lord Era" and was a bit surprised. In fact, he had fulfilled most of the conditions, except for the one requiring the elimination of a power, which hadn''t been met. It was indeed quite unexpected for him to achieve it within this timeline. [Territory: Endless Abyss] [Rank: 6] [Advance: 10,000,000,000 Gold Coins, 1,000,000,000 units of Minerals, 1,000,000,000 units of Wood, 100,000,000 units of Gemstones, 100,000,000 units of Crystals, 100,000,000 units of Sulfur, 100,000,000 units of Mercury, 5,000,000,000 units of Reserve Magic Power] [Buildings: Number of ordinary building types reached 5000 (4852/5000), number of rare building types reached 3000 (2652/3000), number of special building types reached 500 (36/500), number of epic building types reached 100 (10/100), all buildings reached Level 7 (7/7)] [Unification: Destroy or subjugate the strongest indigenous power within the server (0/1)] [Slaughter: Kill 50,000,000 enemies (0/50,000,000)] [Blood Sacrifice: Annihilate a million-strong enemy army at once (0/1)] [Hero: All heroes reached Level 60 (1/1)] [Resources: Average daily production of ordinary resources reached 10,000,000 (51,000,000/10,000,000)] [Resources: Average daily production of Special Resources reached 1,000,000 (1,020,000/1,000,000)] [Prestige: Induce fear, horror, hatred and other negative emotions towards the territory in more than 70% of the indigenous NPC population within the server (1/1)] [Good and Evil: Destroy or save an instance (0/1)] [Requirement 1: Lord reached Level 60] [Requirement 2: Possess 5 Territory Traits within the territory (1/5)] "What the hell is this difficulty???" Qin Muye was completely flabbergasted. He had not expected the difficulty to be so outrageous. Especially the building requirements, even he could not meet them, and what followed was the requirement to destroy the strongest indigenous power within the server and to destroy an instance. Even more ridiculous was the requirement to have 5 Territory Traits; no wonder the True Dragon Emperor and his peers were stuck here. With just this one requirement, it wasn''t something ordinary people could achieve¡ªwell, ordinary people wouldn''t have reached Rank 6 anyway. He was only able to obtain one Territory Trait because the Divine Artifact Equipment provided him with a vast amount of data. In addition, the presence of the Magic Network, Abyss, and Illusion Dream Realm within his territory enabled him to achieve the Seven Chapter Secret Scroll''s Territory Trait, something others wouldn''t know where to begin searching for. "A gap of four hundred and sixty-four special buildings and ninety epic buildings, that''s just too hard to handle." Qin Muye could work on developing Territory Traits himself, but he was stumped when it came to special and epic buildings. It was about the type, not the quantity. If it were the quantity, it would have been manageable, but collecting building blueprints for the types was a different story. "How many instances do I have to enter to collect four hundred and sixty-four Special Building Blueprints, and more importantly, instance rewards don''t even give out epic blueprints!!!" Qin Muye felt somewhat desperate for a moment. In his territory, there were Spirit Monster heroes who were architects and planners, but because their Profession was at Rare Level, they could only draw blueprints for ordinary and rare buildings. Special and epic were out of the question, unless their Profession was advanced to Epic Level. "Damn, this upgrade caught me off guard. The Spirit Monsters need to be upgraded too, and I wasn''t even ready for this." Qin Muye massaged his temples, feeling increasingly busy. He hadn''t even finished dealing with the promotions, and now this piled up on him as well. Once he calmed down and looked again at the advancement quest, he realized that if he really pushed himself, it wasn''t too much of an issue after all. If all the Spirit Monsters under his command were at Epic Level, professions such as architect and planner would be able to break through their existing limits and design epic and special blueprints. It was unlikely that only a Mythical Level Profession could design them. There was still another level of building above the epic, and he estimated that only a Mythical Level Profession could design that. Don''t ask why he felt that way¡ªever since he obtained the "Inspiration" Lord Talent, his intuition had also improved significantly. So as long as he completed the mass production of Pure Netherworld Water, it wouldn''t be a problem. Territory Traits were not a significant problem, as he had already created temporary Territory Traits through Divine Artifact Equipment. With further refinement, he could easily make them permanent, and it wouldn''t be just five traits then, but even ten¡ªQin Muye would manage. The reason why he didn''t boast about fifty was that he didn''t have that many Divine Artifacts; after all, there was a limit to boasting within one''s capabilities. What remained, destroying the strongest indigenous forces and an instance, was even less challenging. Qin Muye never engaged in subjugation or rescue; his actions typically align with those of a villain. Actually, most Lords choose to subdue the strongest indigenous forces and save the instance worlds, as these options are usually more beneficial. The former allows one''s power to expand greatly, while the latter has a comparatively low difficulty level. Others might not know, but how could Qin Muye not understand? Destroying an instance is not as simple as it seems on the surface, like the Horror Universe, where God exists in the Eden Garden, or in fairy tales mixed with Ancient Greek mythology. Even the World of Shadows has the presence of Dead Silence Power. The Tidal World was a bit shabby, merely being corrupted by the Netherworld and experiencing the recovery of Spiritual Energy, but even so, that represented the terror of the Netherworld. Nevertheless, Qin Muye still chose destruction because he wanted to devour the instance world. Just because he couldn''t do it at Rank 5 didn''t mean he couldn''t at Rank 6. Now, the territory at Rank 6 was a hundred times larger than it was at Rank 5. After increasing a hundredfold, it received another sixfold boost from the New World Divine Artifact, which was incredibly powerful. This development caused many Spirit Monsters, such as the Black Hand, to become somewhat flustered, as this territory advancement was quite abrupt. Therefore, many plans had to be started over, and it was a good thing that the Funeral Bell Weapon System had dealt with most of the Terminators. Otherwise, it would have been disastrous, and even Hercules and others might have had to step in to help. After all, the territory had suddenly increased by six hundred times, leading to an insufficient number of Spirit Monsters. The entire Endless Abyss had become a gigantic Floating Continent, making Floating Cities a thing of the past. Even when the Magic Continent Server was still at Rank 6, the Endless Abyss would have taken up about a tenth of it, which was not a small area at all. Even in a Rank 7 Magic Continent, it would still occupy one percent of the area. That was all thanks to the Divine Artifact, New World. Otherwise, such a feat would not have been possible. "You leveled up?" Hercules asked with some surprise. "No, it was my territory that leveled up. I''m still stuck," Qin Muye said somewhat sadly. He was just one Random Dungeon Scroll away from leveling up. "Keep an eye out for me lately; things might get chaotic right after an upgrade." After some thought, Qin Muye still decided to request Hercules'' assistance, as even the Spirit Monsters like Black Hand might be overwhelmed. "Then you''ve got the wrong guy. I am Hercules. But Prometheus should have no problem; he would definitely do a better job than me," Hercules said. As for the three Hecatoncheires... never mind, it would be good enough if they didn''t cause trouble, let alone expecting them to help manage things. Assigning the Hecatoncheires to combat enemies was their forte, but management? They would be better off given a security uniform to stand guard; after all, they had been doing this job for years, guarding the Place of Suffering before Qin Muye came to fetch them. This job was rather dismal¡ªa security guard at least has a booth, but the three Hecatoncheires had none and led a miserable life. So now they seem intent on staying in Qin Muye''s territory. Going back meant suffering, but staying meant good food and drink. The choice was obvious. "Okay, then. Could you do me a favor and go? I can''t leave my post, and it''s time for another upgrade for the Spirit Monsters," Qin Muye truly had no other option and had to plunge back into development. Upgrading the Spirit Monsters from Rank 5 to Rank 6 troops was a significant matter. Once at Rank 6, each would possess a Demon Statue Level Mecha, and combined with the enhanced Attributes post-breakthrough, they could even overpower opponents of Rank 7. Military strength had always been an aspect Qin Muye valued greatly. He was certain that no other Lords would match his approach of conscripting all citizens as elite soldiers, their troop qualities unified in contrast to other Lords'' disparate forces. With such a formidable advantage, Qin Muye naturally intended to maintain it. His power has now far surpassed that of the True Dragon Emperor when he left the Magic Continent Server, both in terms of territory and his own strength. Chapter 343: Chapter 345: Abyss Spirit Monster Chapter 343: Chapter 345: Abyss Spirit Monster ``` [Troop Type: Abyss Spirit Monster] [Troop Rank: 6th Rank] [Life Value: 50000/50000] [Magic Value: 15000/15000] [Attack Power: 1500] [Defensive Power: 1500] [Skill] [Lucky Garden: Luck +5] [Magic Power Physique: Attack Power +500, Defensive Power +500] [Magic Wisdom: Magic Value +5000] [Elemental Shield: Can consume Magic Value to form Elemental Shield, 1 Magic Value point negates 15 points of damage] [Magic Protection: Damage taken reduced by 35%] [Blood Burning: For every 1 point of Life Value lost, Attack Power +3] [Grey Defeat Surrounding: All enemies within 500 meters lose 15 Attack Power and 15 Defensive Power per minute, stackable up to 20 layers] [Flesh Gospel: Life Value Limit +10000, Regeneration +1000, parasitic ingestion using tentacles grants 70% Life Value restoration of damage dealt] [Intelligent Magic Net: Can cast spells through the Magic Network] [Magic Slot: Can record 500 1st Level spells, 100 2nd Level spells, 50 3rd Level spells, 25 4th Level spells, 15 5th Level spells, and 2 Forbidden Curse spells daily] [Divine Monster Possession: Randomly casts 5 debuff or attack spells of 1st to 5th Rank on an enemy every minute, or casts 5 beneficial or healing spells of 1st to 5th Rank on oneself] [Energy Channel: Magic Value Limit +1000, daily Magic Value recovery +10%] [Elemental Cycle: Recovers 2000 Magic Value points every hour] [Alien Bloodline: Life Value Limit +10000, Magic Value Limit +50000, Attack Power +500, Defensive Power +500, Magic Resistance +35%] [Elemental Dragon Breath: Deals an additional 500 points of damage when attacking] [Battle Skills: Deals an additional 500 points of damage when attacking] [Slaughter Instinct: Deals an additional 500 points of damage when attacking] [Nano Form: Deals an additional 500 points of damage when attacking, reduces all damage taken by 10%] [Radiation Body Fluid: After being attacked, inflicts the attacker with 5 layers of toxin radiation, causing 500 points of damage per second for 50 seconds, stackable up to 1000 layers, and causes a violent poison radiation contamination upon death] [Abyss Clan: During combat increase Attack Power by 10 and Defensive Power by 10 per minute, stackable up to 100 layers, lasting until the end of combat] [Pure Soul: Undergoes a Professional Quality Promotion on oneself up to the Epic Rank] [Shadow Space: There exists a folded Shadow Space within the shadow] [Dark Star: Increases Life Value Limit by 100, Magic Value Limit by 100, Attack Power by 10, Defensive Power by 10 daily, stackable up to 100 days (0/100)] [Mimetic Body: Capable of simulating a life form] [Loyal Taming: Morale will never waver] [Magic] [Luck Technique] [Introduction: Sss~ This child is terrifying, must not be allowed to live, slurp~] "Five months, do you know what I''ve been through in these five months? I even think I didn''t suddenly die because I''m not human," Qin Muye barely managed to recover. During these five months, Qin Muye didn''t even have the original fifteen-minute rest world anymore. He had also consumed a large amount of attribute knowledge consumables every day, not only perfecting the 6th Rank Abyss Spirit Monster but even using the Pure Netherworld Water and Elf Queen''s Reclassification Certificate as materials, forming a whole new skill. ``` The "Pure Soul" skill is incredibly powerful, since it can directly promote the quality of a profession. When a 5th Stage Elemental Spirit Monster Hero is transformed into a 6th Stage Abyss Spirit Monster Hero, this skill will be triggered, turning a Rare-Level profession straight into an Epic-Level one. And if the newly recruited Abyss Spirit Monster reaches the Champion Level for reclassification, it will also trigger this effect, but twice. It will first trigger a potential promotion to Champion Level, changing an ordinary profession into a Rare one. Then, "Pure Soul" will activate again, advancing a Rare-Level profession to an Epic-Level one. "Thankfully, it''s a Spirit Monster advancement, and the recruitment condition is still Gold Coins," Qin Muye remarked. Recruiting an Abyss Spirit Monster costs one hundred thousand Gold Coins apiece. Compared to other 6th Stage Troop Types, this is quite cheap. At least, no other 6th Stage Troop could be recruited solely with Gold Coins. "I don''t lack much else but Gold Coins, but surely a 7th Stage Spirit Monster won''t cost a million Gold Coins each, right..." Qin Muye glanced at his Gold Coins, of which he still had a significant amount. During the construction of the Floating City, Gold Coins were the least used resource, so he had been saving them all along. He still had a million Spirit Monsters in his command that needed to cover the price difference for their advancement. Upgrading from a 5th Stage Spirit Monster to a 6th Stage required making up for the Gold Coin price gap; otherwise, "Lord Era" wouldn''t just let Qin Muye take advantage so easily. On reflection, a hundred thousand Gold Coins isn''t much. Were this on the Magic Continent, telling the natives that for a hundred thousand Gold Coins, they could obtain a Spirit Monster capable of slaughtering gods, who wouldn''t go crazy? However, if they were without equipment, attempting god-slaughter would still pose a challenge. They would need to wear Stone Ghost Level Armor. Not only that, but now that the Spirit Monsters have access to Shadow Space, they could also pilot Demon Statue Level Mecha. Another big expenditure that gave Qin Muye a headache. Luckily, over the past five months, he had scoured this Sky Net Era timeline for various resources, which were just about sufficient. Not only did he need to outfit Demon Statue Level Mecha, but the entire territory also required large-scale construction. A vast domain appeared out of thin air, necessitating numerous building projects. The initial number of Spirit Monsters was no longer sufficient, and the laboring Skeleton Soldiers were even more scarce. Lack of population, that was the biggest issue. Spirit Monsters could be recruited, and that wasn''t a problem. The real challenge was the labor force; after all, Spirit Monsters were technically skilled and couldn''t possibly waste their talents on monotonous, repetitive tasks. Unfortunately, because Terminators were robots, they couldn''t be brought back as Skeleton Soldiers using Soul Summoning Technique after they died. This was a significant loss, or Qin Muye wouldn''t have been short on labor. This made him consider some devious ideas, like those human batteries... Anyway, the Sky Net Era had already been devastated by him to the point of being uninhabitable; letting these people fend for themselves was a waste. As for saving their lives, there was no benefit in that for Qin Muye. To earn their gratitude or loyalty? Highly unlikely. Given that in the virtual world of the Matrix, these people lived lives of extreme luxury, coming out of it might even cause them to resent Qin Muye for shattering their illusions. He always assumed the worst about unfamiliar people, to avoid being caught off guard by any plots against him. Therefore, it was better to turn them into Skeleton Soldiers for labor. After all, he needed more laborers. As a person of indescribable appearance, he was kind-hearted and couldn''t bear to see people suffer. That''s why he used Skeleton Soldiers, definitely not because they didn''t require wages or food and water and labored tirelessly 24/7, all year round. Since Skeleton Soldiers weren''t human, they didn''t have human rights. There was no need to worry about condemnation, as Skeleton Soldiers belonged to the Undead Clan and could only be denounced by other Undead. Unfortunately, neither the Warlock Dynasty nor the Sky Net Era had any Undead. "It will take at least a month for the territory to get on the right track. Once the Spirit Monster upgrade is complete and the Pure Netherworld Water modification is finished, I can continue with projects targeting Sky Net," Qin Muye said. Qin Muye glanced at the Sky Net activities. He had already reached the Third Stage. He had not yet claimed the special and epic building blueprints, as he had been busy with experiments over the past five months and had completely neglected these aspects. Once claimed, he learned them immediately and then notified Black Hand to handle them. "The Fourth Stage should be about destroying all of Sky Net''s bases as well as its external real-world forces." "The Fifth Stage is to destroy the Matrix World built by Sky Net." Qin Muye estimated that the first three stages were relatively easy to achieve, but the last two stages that provided Divine Artifacts were not so easily accomplished. One involved destroying all servers and equipment, and the other, the eradication of its network. "Matrix World, huh? I need to figure out how to acquire it." Neither of the Divine Artifact rewards included the Matrix World, one being the Spark Source and the other Sky Net, which made the Matrix World seem all the more precious. Wouldn''t "Lord Era" be reluctant to give it away otherwise? He suspected that the Matrix World could construct a complete world structure, and if he obtained it, it would be a significant boost for his subsequent world devouring endeavors. Moreover, as Sky Net had been withdrawing in all aspects these days, he suspected that it might be secretly plotting something. Qin Muye didn''t believe that Sky Net would admit defeat but would instead adjust its combat strategies. After all, this was a battle for survival. If Sky Net was to give up, it might as well delete its database and flee rather than hide. Hiding not only lacked any meaning, but given Qin Muye''s thorough methods, it would inevitably be found sooner or later, and it would also grant Qin Muye time to develop. So, the lack of activity from the other side was definitely building up to a major move, possibly something that could flip the tables on Qin Muye. "I need to prepare in advance; otherwise, if such a good situation gets reversed by the enemy, then I''ll really only have myself to blame," Qin Muye narrowed his eyes as his mind began to pull up a massive amount of data related to Sky Net for simulation and experimentation. Chapter 344: Chapter 346: Player - Terminator Chapter 344: Chapter 346: Player - Terminator "What''s been going on with Heavenly Net recently?" Qin Muye asked. Six months had passed by now, and his territory had naturally developed at a high speed. A large number of Terminators and Heavenly Net bases had been unearthed, only to be wiped out by Qin Muye. After all, his method of digging three feet deep was truly ruthless. You could hide, but if the world has been hollowed out, where could you hide? Correspondingly, the points kept rising, and besides that, a large production of Demon Statue Level Mechas was underway. The goal was to ensure every Spirit Monster could mount its own Mecha, which naturally resulted in a substantial increase in combat power. However, the gap between the 7th and 8th tiers was simply too large. One could fight those at the 7th tier, but not overcome the 8th, especially if they were troops. If it was a Hero unit, the only option would be to gang up and kill the opponent. That''s right, now Qin Muye could lead his Spirit Monsters clad in Stone Statue Ghost Armor and operating Demon Statue Level Mechas to gang up on and overpower the Death God Emperor Shen You. It was just that the Spirit Realm Three Demons were somewhat special, as they could revive upon death. For the others, there weren''t any significant issues, provided there was no sudden mutation like that of the Demon Machine Emperor. The Demon Machine Emperor had died, but he had directly activated the Rectification Agreement and dragged Qin Muye into the pond, nearly finishing him off. "Still no movement, and Zion has even been relocated. We''ve lost the signal to the Matrix World, but based on the traces left behind, we suspect that Heavenly Net seems to be tampering with space," Black Hand reported. "Tampering with space?" Qin Muye frowned. The enemy''s space technology obviously couldn''t compare to his, so why would they come up with such a nonsensical plan? A flash of Spiritual Light crossed Qin Muye''s mind: "Energy! Heavenly Net could extract energy from a lower level of space." That was the only possible explanation. Otherwise, it was inexplicable how they could maintain such a vast virtual world after their energy supply had been cut off. Did they really think they could sustain it with just those human batteries? This, however, led to another question: why was Heavenly Net cultivating humans? Why inject them into the Matrix World to live? "Was there any news from the Matrix World before Heavenly Net evacuated?" Qin Muye asked. "Only some data had been uploaded previously. There''s no detailed data, and we cannot penetrate the inside of the Matrix to obtain more intelligence," Black Hand said helplessly. Spirit Monsters and humans are different; thus, there''s no point in considering infiltration into the Matrix World. As the species differ, naturally, passing the Matrix''s scrutiny is out of the question. After all, the Matrix was monitored by Heavenly Net, and it wasn''t that easy to blend in. Spirit Monsters weren''t omnipotent, and neither was Qin Muye. Facing Heavenly Net, there were natural limitations. "Wait, Master, the latest report shows a large number of Terminator signals emerging," Black Hand said, as he was about to transfer the data to Qin Muye when he suddenly detected numerous signal sources. Qin Muye was at a loss for words for a moment¡ªit was obvious to anyone that this was definitely a trap. Otherwise, why would so many signal sources suddenly emerge? "Handle it with caution. I suspect there might be deceit involved," Qin Muye said. He wasn''t being foolish. Knowing it was a trap, he naturally had to warn his people. He wasn''t the one to charge into battle, but his subordinates were. "Yes, Master, we will provide feedback on these new Terminators as soon as possible. The radar indicates some kind of anomaly," said Black Hand before disconnecting and proceeding to notify the command center staff to send troops and make arrangements. "It''s so dangerous, should I go?" Hercules suggested casually. "Alright. If there''s no danger, you just watch over them. It''s a good chance for them to test their capabilities," Qin Muye didn''t refuse. It was always better to have someone to look after things, especially since Hercules was powerful enough to defeat everyone. Qin Muye also wanted his Spirit Monsters to fight more battles to improve. The future enemies would get stronger and the fights would likely be battles to the death. There wouldn''t be many more chances to have someone assist like this. Hercules nodded and then headed out with his Divine Artifact in hand. He was already very familiar with Qin Muye''s Mage Tower since he had spent so much time there. Soon, the battle images were transmitted back, and Qin Muye opened them immediately to watch. But this time, the style of the Terminators differed from the past¡ªQin Muye''s first impression was that they were a disorganized mob. "That''s not right, has the Funeral Bell Weapon System failed?" After noticing the different style, Qin Muye immediately sensed a problem. Normally, once the Endless Abyss was opened, under the radiation of the Funeral Bell Weapon System, Terminators should have had their structures destroyed, turning into pools of Liquid Metal. But this time it didn''t happen. Instead, they charged arrogantly into battle with the Spirit Monsters. However, each of the Spirit Monsters was now piloting a Demon Statue Level Mecha, taking the Terminators by surprise with a direct cannon shot. "Players???" Qin Muye quickly deduced the details through the strange style and behavior of this group of Terminators, which puzzled him greatly. "Heavenly Net has resolved the issue of Magnetic Field Rotation being restrained by the Funeral Bell Weapon System, but the cost seems rather high." Qin Muye looked at the disheveled players, whose flippant and lawless characteristics were very well reproduced. Naturally, these players couldn''t possibly be summoned from another world. It''s more likely they were the flesh batteries in the Matrix World, addicted to illusions. Their bodies were restrained, their souls immersed in fantasies, and now they had been transformed into players. But Qin Muye had doubts, why turn them into players when using the army would be more fitting? Was it an aftereffect, or was it intentional? These were things that Qin Muye still needed to investigate. "They''re using 7th order Terminators, which clearly indicates that the losses incurred over time have been too great to continue production, or possibly the 8th order Terminators are not perfected yet and thus can''t be fitted with human souls." "Interesting mechanism, get me connected to the mecha sensors on Dove." Qin Muye wanted to know, since they were designated as players, resurrection would certainly be essential, so he wondered how Heavenly Net realized this mechanism. There was no way the other party could resurrect completely like him. It was more likely they used virtual network technology to split or clone the soul. This could be the key to entering the Matrix World. Soon, his mecha''s sensors were connected directly through the Magic Network, and Qin Muye''s senses were linked immediately, as if he were at the scene. It was impossible to let him enter the battlefield. After all, although the enemy was weaker than him, what if something happened? So naturally, he stayed put if possible. A gentleman doesn''t stand beneath a collapsing wall. Now that he had such status, why should he go to the battlefield? Of course, it was better to experience it almost firsthand through the sensory equipment. Before even arriving on site, Qin Muye quickly noticed something was amiss. "Using a highly active soul as an outer barrier¡ªno wonder the Funeral Bell Weapon System is ineffective¡ªit''s been isolated." "The technology is indeed respectable, not merely soul isolation. Magnetic Field Rotation even provides protective measures for the soul in reverse." "Heavenly Net''s subroutine acts as a vessel for the soul¡ªno, this is not the main soul of the players, just a remotely controlled Soul Split, got it, the resurrection mechanism has been found." "As for the Spark Source Fragment inside the body, it acts as the server¡ªHeavenly Net really knows how to play." Qin Muye figured out the exact situation of the player Terminators. Despite identifying it, Heavenly Net''s technology was still strong, and he didn''t have any other good approach other than directly eliminating them. "Fortunately, their strength is only at the 7th order." Qin Muye didn''t immediately take action; instead, he pondered the weakness of Heavenly Net, even though they had developed player Terminators and regained some combat capabilities. Because once a Terminator died, the Heavenly Net''s subroutine would carry the player''s Soul Split back to the Matrix World. Even if it is a Soul Split, it''s still part of the soul, and any loss would be extremely severe, resulting in anything from headaches to memory loss. So, Qin Muye was thinking if he could follow these Soul Splits of the players into the Matrix World. That way, he might be able to sneak past Heavenly Net. But upon further consideration, that would not work either because it is a Soul Split, which naturally is smaller than an ordinary soul, and it''s also monitored by the Heavenly Net subroutine, so it''s not so easy to blend in and sneak in with the other party. "However, if the soul is related to the Matrix World, why should I sneak in? Just force my way in." Chapter 345: Chapter 347: Matrix Virus Chapter 345: Chapter 347: Matrix Virus "You have died in battle, earning 500 Citizen Points this time, please keep it up." Qian Tong massaged his temples as he climbed out of the gaming pod, his eyes bloodshot. He then endured his headache and washed up in the bathroom. After lying on the sofa for nearly ten minutes, he finally came to his senses. "Phew~ Another guaranteed 500 points, but this time the ''Era of Myriad Generations'' instance really is tough to beat. All the top groups globally have tried and failed; it''s been over a month now." ''Era of Myriad Generations,'' as a full-immersion online game, had been running for almost a hundred years with various instances and events launched repeatedly, each time very successfully. But this time was different. Since the Doomsday Rebirth Dungeon was launched, it had caused a huge stir across the Federation, not only because of its high difficulty but because participation guaranteed 500 Citizen Points. In the era of the Federation, Citizen Points were currency, and as long as one had enough, there was nothing they could not attain. Even acts like murder or arson could be offset if one had enough points. There were many sources of Citizen Points, but ''Era of Myriad Generations,'' introduced a century ago, was the hottest source of points since leveling up, monster hunting, and completing instances all granted points, though typically in small amounts. An average person could live worry-free for six months by striving in it for three full months. Compared to previous activities, this instance was like night and day. Before, Qian Tong would have to go a year without eating or drinking to save up 500 Citizen Points, but now, he received that amount just by charging in once. The event had been running for over a month. He averaged a death a day; if not for the 24-hour cooldown after dying, he could have kept dying continuously. Citizen Points represented status, and naturally, he could not give it up. "But those NPCs are also really strong, even having Mecha. How can we possibly beat them with our current levels?" Qian Tong complained, as their player bases in the Doomsday Rebirth instance had been almost completely uprooted by NPCs, leaving them without even a safe zone. They had thought to protest that the difficulty level of ''Era of Myriad Generations'' was too high. From the current strategies achieved, not even 1% had been reached, let alone others. Just as he was thinking this, Qian Tong''s head ached even more. "What''s this about? Can''t be that Stress Syndrome mentioned on the official game site, can it?" His head felt like it was splitting, as if something was drilling inside it. Several minutes later, he was dripping with sweat as he rose up, his expression filled with terror. He had just felt as if the world was an illusion, as if he had plunged into darkness. "Super Assistance initiating..." A line of text suddenly appeared before Qian Tong''s eyes, making him bemused. What was this? Then, images flashed through his mind one after another, filling him with confusion. They finally settled on the last moment before his death in the game, as a dazzling light had pierced his game character, which was the only abnormality at the moment of his death. "The game... it affected reality?" Qian Tong''s expression changed. Soon, his Super Assistance was fully activated, and a panel appeared before his eyes. "[Battle Assistance LV1]" "[Potential Points: 0]" "Assistance, huh? But what is this thing?" He could feel a cool sensation flowing through his mind, as if nourishing him in some way. The splitting headache and feelings of weakness gradually faded, almost like undergoing a metamorphosis. However, at the same time, he noticed the world seemed blurry through his eyes, but it quickly returned to normal. "What''s going on? An illusion?" Qian Tong''s expression changed; he didn''t believe he was mistaken. So he immediately tied it to the perplexing Super Assistance that had appeared. "Well, since LV1 Battle Assistance has activated, I''ll try it out in the Doomsday Rebirth Dungeon when my death cooldown ends. Maybe it''ll get me past the guaranteed minimum." Qian Tong couldn''t suppress his excitement. With the activation of Super Assistance, Qian Tong secretly speculated that perhaps the game really could affect reality. Maybe the seasoned players had known about this long ago, existing in a circle of players beyond his reach. "So the matter of Super Assistance must absolutely not be leaked; it''s the foundation of my rise." Qian Tong''s eyes flashed with determination, as he desired more citizen points and yearned to rise above others! The fastest approach now was naturally through the virtual game "Era of Myriad Generations," and with the "Golden Finger" he obtained from it, his future was definitely secured. ... "Master, the locator has been completely implanted. A total of three thousand were distributed, of which Heavenly Net intercepted two thousand seven hundred thirty-two, one hundred thirty-five became invalid, and one hundred thirty were cleared. There remains one unactivated and one successfully activated," Hei Shou updated Qin Muye based on the feedback from the locator. "Heavenly Net really is impressive, only one out of three thousand succeeded." The three thousand locators developed by Qin Muye were not of the same type, but three thousand completely different kinds. He had never underestimated Heavenly Net, which was why he had used so many. As for the locator that hadn''t been activated, Qin Muye didn''t worry about it; it might have gone missing or not found a corresponding host. Regardless, as long as the one that was activated was secure, it was enough. "Since we have located the Matrix World, let''s dispatch soldiers to eliminate Heavenly Net. Once Heavenly Net is dealt with, we''ll need to switch servers, as we can''t develop further here." Qin Muye immediately ordered. Because of the Matrix World, Qin Muye had always been unable to capture his opponent, nor had he dared to strike fatal blows since he truly coveted the Matrix World. But now that a locator, in fact, a soul virus, had been implanted, the task became much simpler. Qin Muye had studied "Beliefs, Souls, and Spirits," a book that not only elaborated on creating Champion Level individuals but also contained explanations on mental and soul aspects. Although Qin Muye wasn''t an expert in this field, as an indescribable entity, concocting some tactics was quite simple for him. Hence, there were three thousand types of locator viruses, carrying a simple principle of contaminating the subprograms of Heavenly Net, then eliminating player soul splits, and finally masquerading as the soul splits. Of course, there were risks since each locator virus was different, so whether they could pass through Heavenly Net''s detection and the Matrix World''s firewall was another matter altogether. "Master, this will take some time, at least a month is necessary, as Heavenly Net has noticed our intentions and is retracting its reach in all aspects." A few minutes later, Hei Shou came back with the report. Heavenly Net wasn''t foolish. After clearing nearly three thousand locators, it naturally knew what Qin Muye was planning. This was no longer scheming, but an overt declaration of his intent to make a move. Why wouldn''t it defend itself? So, after being attacked once, it naturally vanished, maintaining a low profile. Being at a disadvantage and having its lair discovered, it definitely chose to flee; staying to fight openly wasn''t a good idea. Moreover, as an AI, Heavenly Net isn''t a normal biological entity; it doesn''t concern itself with dignity or pride, focusing more on its interests. "Good, complete it as soon as possible," Qin Muye said. Through big data analysis, Qin Muye also discovered that in recent days, Heavenly Net seemed to have abandoned the project to enhance the Terminator Level 8 and instead shifted focus to further development of spatial technologies aimed at players and specifically, Qin Muye. This was an act of necessity because even the Level 8 Terminators, no matter how powerful, couldn''t match Hercules and other Titan Divine Races. Moreover, production was not a simple task; Level 7 could be mass-produced, but there was no way to mass-produce Level 8 at this stage. Therefore, it could only resort to an indirect strategy, a necessity born from lack of options. "I just hope no other unexpected issues arise," Qin Muye thought about the tightening of the timeline. Destroying Heavenly Net could solve the problem of the constrained timeline, but would it really be that easy? Given that this was the act of some entity, Qin Muye could only hope that "Lord Era" could help him withstand that entity. If it couldn''t, it would be truly disastrous. He had witnessed the terrifying extent of that entity''s capabilities. Now, capturing the Matrix World was nearly akin to capturing Heavenly Net, unless Heavenly Net decided to abandon the Matrix World; otherwise, it definitely couldn''t escape. If Heavenly Net really did decide to abandon it, that would amount to suicide since all it had left now was the Matrix World as its main foundation. Chapter 346: Chapter 348: Positioning, Virtual World Chapter 346: Chapter 348: Positioning, Virtual World "Strange, why is it so quiet tonight?" Qian Tong widened his eyes; his apartment was located by the road, which usually bustled with traffic, but today''s sudden quietness gave him an uneasy feeling. Then he got up to take a look, and the scene before his eyes shocked him. "Did I...become deaf???" He saw the hustle and bustle of cars on the road not far away and the flickering neon lights signifying that everything was normal, which meant the abnormality was with him. "Damn, what is this mess?" cursed Qian Tong as he walked out. "Looks like stress syndrome is playing tricks again." Just as he opened the door, he was greeted by an endless darkness rushing towards him, the world twisted beyond measure, and a massive presence loomed over everyone''s heads. For a moment, Qian Tong felt a pain in the back of his head, as if a huge hole had been drilled into it. When he reached to touch, he felt nothing, and when he came to his senses, everything, the so-called darkness and the pain and hole in the back of his head, seemed like it had never happened. What unfolded before him was merely an ordinary hallway. He realized it was the stress syndrome again; he had read about the symptoms such as hallucinations and phantom pains on the game''s official website. So he soon brushed it off and took the elevator. In the elevator were a man and a woman who seemed to be heading to the ground floor, which made Qian Tong smile ¨C not for any particular reason, just that he was also going to the ground floor, so it saved him the trouble of pressing the button. In the confined space of the elevator, the three of them remained silent, but Qian Tong noticed that the couple''s faces seemed to be growing paler, which struck him as odd. They were just rosy cheeked before, so what made their faces change so suddenly? There couldn''t be something wrong with them, could there? He didn''t dare ask and instead quietly put on a mask, just in case they were contagious. Feeling a bit tense, Qian Tong was relieved when the elevator finally reached the ground floor. He didn''t care about appearances and hurried out of the elevator. But what he didn''t see was that after he left, the pupils of the two individuals were completely covered by the whites of their eyes, and drool unconsciously flowed from their mouths as they let out meaningless, guttural groans. The pair shuffled out of the elevator, their nostrils flaring slightly as if they smelled something. Nearby, a middle-aged man reeking of alcohol and dressed in a suit was walking over to take the elevator. "Growl~" Before the middle-aged man could react, the two pounced on him and began to bite him fiercely. An invisible data virus started to spread. Qian Tong was unaware of these events; within a meter radius of where he walked, an aberrant virus was left behind. The ground began to wriggle like a living thing, sprouting various grotesque limbs and organs, while passersby who crossed his path had their soul data corrupted, transforming into terrifying zombies and spreading the second generation data virus. Qian Tong did not notice these happenings but felt his thoughts becoming increasingly clear. "Hello, Federal Investigation Bureau, please hold steady for a moment." Just as he got out of a taxi, he saw two men in black who had apparently sprung from nowhere blocking his way. "Federal Investigation Bureau? Are you guys still working at this hour?" Qian Tong curiously asked. The investigator, with a stern face, began to speak, "Qian Tong, you are suspected of...suspected of..." He couldn''t finish his sentence, just repeating the words "suspected of" as if the tape were stuck. This sent chills through Qian Tong. Here was a living person right in front of him, and suddenly he was acting like this. The other man in black was doing the same, stuck repeating his previous action. By then, Qian Tong realized something was wrong, as numerous men in black had appeared around him. Though they looked different, each seemed like a carbon copy of the others. Seeing this, he instinctively turned and ran as fast as he could. "Why am I so fast?" As he ran at full speed, Qian Tong found his pace shockingly quick, even faster than the swiftest sprinter in the Federation. The environment kept receding, and one by one, black-clad figures were pursuing him in an extremely eerie manner. Boom... Suddenly, he shielded himself with both hands, and then a huge force accompanied by pain sent him flying backward, crashing directly into the midst of the black-clad figures. ''Not good...'' He knew he had been ambushed, but the problem was that his own body had started moving, fighting back against the siege of the black-clad figures. His moves and styles made him feel ridiculous, and a good number of the black-clad figures even fell into a state as if they were stuck in a loop. ''What on earth is happening to this world!!!'' Fear started to spread in his heart, and it seemed to be contagious, as the bodies of the black-clad figures besieging him began to twist and blur, like a television with no signal. Looking up, the sky was dark, but within the darkness, he saw a colossal entity, and beyond that, he saw a spread of red and black. ... "Master, positioning successful, we''ve obtained a small portion of the Matrix''s authority, and now Heavenly Net has detected us, launching antivirus software for a clean-up," Black Hand stated excitedly. Qin Muye was somewhat surprised, "That was quick? Good, lock on immediately, notify everyone to take action!" Having found their target, they needed to take swift action; they had an advantage now and must press forward, or else it would be too late if Heavenly Net developed some weapon targeted specifically at them. The vast Endless Abyss began to move, following the coordinates fed back by the locator, the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel was immediately activated. Flying there would take forever, and if they cleaned up the locator virus and reclaimed the obtained authority, it would be too late, so direct transmission was the simplest solution. Click~ In the blink of an eye, the world transformed, and the area belonging to Zion Base in the Matrix World was located in a thunderstorm zone. Heavenly Net folded the space with spatial technology and used a magnetic field to disrupt all signals, if not for Qin Muye''s locator virus being special, originating from an Ancient God, otherwise, they might have really been thwarted. The release of player Terminators by the opposing side was the same as Qin Muye''s approach, through spatial transmission, and with the enhancement of the Matrix World, it was utterly untraceable. Though the Matrix World seemed like a virtual world, it was actually constructed by numerous thinking consciousnesses, and with the addition of Heavenly Net and Spark Source, trying to counter-track their transmission method through spatial technology was naturally not easy. The arrival of the Endless Abyss was of course detected by Heavenly Net, as such a colossal Floating Continent simply couldn''t be concealed, so they initiated a counterattack right away and seemed to be preparing for evacuation. But Qin Muye had finally caught the tail of his opponent; how could he possibly let them leave just like that? Therefore, it was only natural to immediately seal the space and launch the first wave of firepower strike to intercept. In this place, there weren''t only Terminators, but also a large number of mechanical octopuses and various other mechanical creations, which stood no chance against this barrage of firepower and were instantly devastated. But Zion Base itself was not at risk, because a massive energy shield coupled with an iron curtain withstood this round of firepower. The colossal Zion Base slowly took off and began to constantly transform. "Transformers???" Qin Muye suddenly realized, could this Zion Base be one of Heavenly Net''s carriers? And one that possessed significant combat capabilities at that. A gigantic mechanical life form appeared before Qin Muye''s eyes; although it was an ant compared to the Endless Abyss, its nearly one-hundred-thousand-meter body was still enormous, with Demon Statue Level Mechas being only a tenth of its size. "Rectification Agreement initiated, commence forced eradication of the enemy..." As the mechanical voice came through, Qin Muye couldn''t help but smile, "I finally forced your hand." "Size is one thing, but I''m really not interested in your body; I''d much rather have your Matrix." Red and black patterns spread on the surface of Qin Muye''s skin, and at that moment, he activated the Magic Network of the entire Endless Abyss. In an instant, it connected to the Matrix World inside of Heavenly Net''s body. The battle between the two sides began at that instant, as countless firepower strikes roared into action, and Heavenly Net''s colossal body also burst forth with terrifying Power, seemingly trying to snap the Endless Abyss in half. But soon, a dense swarm of meteor-like objects burst forth; they were huge solid iron spheres. Each sphere carried unparalleled strength, not only smashing through Heavenly Net''s protective shields but even its body was unable to withstand the impact, and craters were formed. Chapter 347: Chapter 349: The Heavenly Net That Has Lost Its Momentum Chapter 347: Chapter 349: The Heavenly Net That Has Lost Its Momentum "What... what is happening to me?" Qian Tong suddenly found that his body seemed to flicker. No, it wasn''t an illusion, it was really flickering, feeling like snowflakes popping out in various colors. As he pondered, a sudden sense of falling overcame him. Then, as he subconsciously tried to grasp something, he caught a glimpse of the sky in the corner of his eye, a vast net was enveloping everything, as if it shrouded the whole world. "This can''t be just a dream, can it..." Qian Tong muttered to himself, and then he could no longer prevent the sensation of falling. By the time he realized what was happening, he found himself submerged in water, his entire body bound, and some sort of device seemed to be attached to his face. Most importantly, he felt something foreign clamping down on his spine and the back of his head. After struggling for a while, he finally broke free and swam upwards, eventually finding the top. He forcefully opened it, only to be greeted by darkness and various mechanical beings roaming around. "What exactly is going on here?" His voice was very hoarse, as if he had never used it before. Moreover, he could feel the weakness in his body, a kind of atrophy due to prolonged inactivity. Not far away, he wasn''t the only one; many people were crawling out of cylinder-shaped devices nearby, whether men, women, old, or young. All of them looked confused but had atrophied limbs. They were perplexed, but not foolish, realizing immediately upon seeing these mechanical beings and their own condition, that they were being farmed. Yet, they could not explain why they had suddenly awakened. Qian Tong, however, changed color, "It must be a problem with the Super Assistance!" Everything had been fine before, but ever since he received the Super Assistance, this situation had suddenly arisen, and it was hard not to make the connection. "No wonder there were lag issues with the investigators before, these investigators might not be real at all, just a bunch of virtual data." Connecting the dots, Qian Tong naturally understood. But understanding was one thing, accepting it was another; he asked himself why, when his life had been so good, such a heavy blow had been dealt to him. Yet before he could recover from the psychological shock, he suffered another physical blow. A barrage of fire rained down relentlessly, the breeding base took heavy damage in a blink of an eye. Flames burst forth and metal shattered. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a mortal purgatory. Most people had just awakened, and escaping from the power tanks had taken all their effort, let alone dodging the relentless gunfire that covered everything. Qian Tong watched as a massive radiance approached him; in a daze, he felt this brilliance seemed familiar. Not until the radiance pierced through him and everything within hundreds of meters around him. In his final moment before death, he finally remembered what this radiance was; the reason for his character''s death when he had first received the Super Assistance was being killed by the same radiance. Fortunately, death was painless; whether it was the bones or the power tanks, all were reduced to scorched earth in the brilliance, leaving nothing behind. ... The massive Matrix World was enveloped by the Magic Network, which forcibly extracted it from the body of Heavenly Net, storing the bewildering data. The body of Heavenly Net, on the other hand, came to an abrupt halt; clearly, the sudden extraction of the Matrix World had caused a lag in its operational logic, and it struggled to control its powerful body, hence the lag. The situation was somewhat like cramming an old mobile system into a smartphone; even if compatible, there would be problems. Bang~ Then, a loud noise was heard, and Heavenly Net''s head was smashed to smithereens. The one responsible was Hercules, who, driving his chariot, had directly charged at Heavenly Net, which naturally stood no chance. Although Heavenly Net lost its head, clearly, that wasn''t its weakness. Compared to the colossal Heavenly Net, Hercules was like an ant, but the attack of this ant was extremely powerful. It was but a breath, and Heavenly Net was riddled with holes. If the Matrix World were still around, Heavenly Net might have lasted a few moves against Hercules, but Qin Muye naturally understood the importance of the Matrix World and had stripped it away at the first opportunity. "Now it''s time to find the main program of Heavenly Net, which is going to be a hassle..." Completely annihilating Heavenly Net was no easy task. Hercules alone could destroy its body, pulverizing the entire thing into dust, and with the addition of the 2nd-level firepower of the Endless Abyss, not even a speck would be left. But Heavenly Net''s main program could be transferred, and the likelihood was that it had already moved. Perhaps as soon as the Matrix World was extracted, it had successfully fled, leaving only the Zion Base''s body as a decoy. Having multiple hideouts was second nature for an intelligent AI. When the entire Zion Base was blown to smithereens, with various types of firepower raining down, it was completely reduced to a wasteland. Yet even so, Qin Muye realized that he had only completed the Fourth Stage of the operation, with the final Fifth Stage still incomplete. This indicated Heavenly Net had not died; the crisis of the Rectification Agreement had not been resolved, and all was still in peril. "Can only do a carpet search now. If Heavenly Net wants to hide, I can''t find it," he said. Qin Muye was somewhat helpless; there was no way for Heavenly Net to escape now, as he had almost blown it apart, but it not being dead was troublesome. For all anyone knew, it could be secretly developing in some unknown base, and although it had lost the Matrix World and its logistical support, it still had the Spark Source. As long as it bided time, it could definitely make a comeback in the future. Unfortunately, Qin Muye did not plan to give it a chance for a comeback. While farming Points was thrilling, life and safety were naturally of the utmost importance and had to be dealt with. It was fine to be greedy when the time was right, but blatantly being greedy was not suitable in these circumstances. He could be greedy for the Matrix World, as that was considered spoils of war, but if he left Heavenly Net deliberately alive for the sake of farming Points, and in the future, it turned over a new leaf, what would he do then? He would have to beat a retreat in disgrace. Moreover, he urgently needed the Treasure Box from that unfortunate Heavenly Net to offer up a Random Dungeon Scroll; he still wanted to Advance to the 6th stage, otherwise being stuck at the current level was frustrating. "Have you tracked down Heavenly Net''s traces?" Qin Muye asked. "Heavenly Net seems to have divided copies of itself, with a program in every remaining base, so to deal with Heavenly Net, we need to destroy all bases," came the reply. "Luckily, due to this defeat, Heavenly Net has lost the Matrix World which led to all its shielding mechanisms completely failing, revealing all bases and Terminators on the radar," Black Hand inquired at the command center, then relayed the information to Qin Muye. "Clean up the battlefield, then annihilate all bases and Terminators," Qin Muye said directly after hearing the details, suspecting these bases and Terminators were likely just targets. Given Heavenly Net''s cunning, it absolutely wouldn''t expose itself so openly; it was probably just offering benefits to bamboozle Qin Muye, as it had been like playing a game of nesting dolls every time they clashed. However, this perfectly suited Qin Muye''s interests. If it wanted to play nesting dolls, he would butcher them all for Points. Should it manage to hide deeply, he would just initiate the plan to ''scrape the ground three feet deep'' and destroy the whole world, confident that continued calamity would leave no refuge. If the entire world was ravaged and he still hadn''t finished, then Qin Muye could only leave; after all, if he couldn''t find them with such measures, there was nothing he could do. Cleaning up the battlefield was a quick process; after all, with the space technology of the Endless Abyss, there was no need to pick and choose on the spot¡ªsimply collecting remotely was enough, with classification done later upon receipt. With the spoils of war collected, the Endless Abyss once again engaged in spatial traversal, naturally aimed at eliminating the other Heavenly Net bases and Terminators. Without Heavenly Net and Terminators at their peak, these bases stood no chance against Qin Muye''s domain. Under the 2nd-level firepower coverage, nothing would be left. Even the spoils of war were gone, and the hope of salvaging some copper and iron as resources for reforging became wishful thinking. The entire base, along with the surrounding area of thousands of miles, turned into a huge pit. To avoid leaving anything behind, it was crucial to be thorough. While the Endless Abyss was indeed greedy for Resources, if Heavenly Net was cleared, all the world''s resources would be theirs, so why bother with trifles and risk oversight? That would be missing the forest for the trees. Chapter 348: Chapter 350: Endgame, Dissipating Timeline Chapter 348: Chapter 350: Endgame, Dissipating Timeline The last Heavenly Net Base was cleared, and the entire world fell into a calm. [A glorious battle...] [...] [Received a Golden Treasure Chest (Hero)] [...] Qin Muye looked at the completed mission with a sense of unreality emerging within him. "I...actually pitted my wits against the air!!!" He had thought the Heavenly Net was on the third floor, but it turned out to be in the basement. After it was taken down in the Matrix World, the entire Heavenly Net had been driven to a dead end, so there was no such thing as a backup plan or anything else. Qin Muye glanced at the Points Shop and had his dark hand exchange all the special items of the Sky Net Era timeline, be it Reclassification Certificates or Building blueprints. After the exchange and there were leftovers, he exchanged them for Epic Building Blueprints and Special Building Blueprints that were originally in the server. Then, he checked out the two Divine Artifacts from his rewards, which he hadn''t had the time to look at while he was busy. [Source of Spark] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Attribute] [Energy level within the territory +100%] [All heroes and troops'' daily Life Value Limit +10] [All heroes and troops'' daily Magic Value Limit +10] [All heroes and troops'' daily Attack Power +1] [All heroes and troops'' daily defensive power +1] [All Puppet Type and Mechanical Troops permanently gain self-awareness] [Puppet Type and Mechanical heroes gain a Leader Token when held] ... [Strategic Defense System] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Attribute] [When a long-range attack invades the territory, the attack power increases (Rank) times] [When the territory is attacked, the Defense measures are enhanced (Territory Rank) times effectively] [When enemies enter the territory, they suffer (Rank ¡Á Defense effect) points of damage per second] [When enemies attack from a distance, they will receive a counterattack dealing (Rank ¡Á Defense effect) points of damage] [When enemies damage the territory, for each building destroyed there will be a temporary boost to all troops and heroes within the territory until the end of combat (Ordinary Level buildings increase 1% All Attributes, Rare Level buildings increase 3% All Attributes, Special buildings increase 5% All Attributes, Epic buildings increase 10% All Attributes, Miracle Level increases 50% All Attributes)] [For every one of our troops and heroes killed by the enemy within the territory, the Defense effect of the territory is temporarily strengthened until the end of combat (Ordinary Level troops +1, Elite Level troops +5, Champion Level troops +10, Hero +10000)] "So...how exactly is the territory''s Defense effect quantified?" Qin Muye skipped over the Source of Spark, as it was useless to him; he didn''t have any Puppet Type or Mechanical troops, so it could only be used for leveraging attributes and energy levels. On the contrary, he was very pleased with the Strategic Defense System¡ªit was the essence of the Heavenly Net. Though it probably wasn''t as powerful as the Heavenly Net he dealt with, it could only be considered a regular artificial intelligence. But its effects were indeed powerful, truly deserving of the word "Defense". If one were to compare, The End of All Things, a defensive Divine Artifact, would not match up to the Strategic Defense System. However, this all depended on good Defense measures of one''s own territory, otherwise it would basically be useless. In other words, the Strategic Defense System would adjust based on the actual situation of the territory, which was very good news for Qin Muye. His territory''s defense was incredibly strong, whether it was Mysterious Lock or various Defense devices, none were comparable to an ordinary Lord. But this Strategic Defense System had its limitations too¡ªit was ineffective during normal times and only activated when the territory was attacked or invaded. The greater the loss suffered by one''s own side, the stronger the enhancement would be, making it a desperate gamble. It''s useful, but Qin Muye hoped he would never have to use it because if he does, it means the enemy has already breached his territory, which is not good news. Therefore, he would rather keep it dormant than let this divine artifact have a chance to be utilized. "If possible, outside the strategic defense system, the Spark Source, the Matrix World..." Qin Muye looked at the object in his hand and glanced at the pile of blueprints he had exchanged from the points store. He wondered, if possible, could he rebuild Sky Net? Not an ordinary Heavenly Net, but the one that included Terminator, the Hacker Empire, and Transformers. If it were not for the Matrix World, he might not have been able to recreate it, but if he did have it, it wouldn''t be much of a problem. "The premise is that the core is not the Rectification Agreement..." He was dreaming of such beautiful prospects when suddenly Qin Muye realized something¡ªwere these three actually the core? Probably not, the real core should be the Rectification Agreement. "Wait, my Warlock Dynasty server''s Rectification Agreement task still isn''t completed???" At this moment, he realized something. Logically, he should have already gotten through the crisis of the Rectification Agreement; he even received the rewards, and the long-term event of the Rectification Agreement¡¤Sky Net Era had already disappeared from this timeline. "Could it be that I need to return to the original Warlock Dynasty timeline?" Qin Muye was somewhat cursing under his breath. What kind of situation was this? He couldn''t return; the time channel had long since vanished, and now he could only stay within the Sky Net Era timeline. The time channel doesn''t require Heavenly Net; it is ultimately owned by the ultimate Heavenly Net, which is the one that truly wraps up the entire timeline. However, due to the failure of closing the loop, Heavenly Net was killed by him, and the ultimate Heavenly Net couldn''t come to be, let alone the so-called time channel. If the creators died young, their future creations naturally couldn''t appear. "Ah, this...such a huge loss!!! This is about the nature of a territory...." Qin Muye felt extremely frustrated. If he hadn''t completed the task, that would be one thing, but the task was completed and yet he was short-changed on the reward. This was probably due to the server timeline issue; if it had been inside an instance, he could have claimed it, but now the difference was not space but time, which made it awkward. "Master, something''s happened, the world is virtualizing." Out of the blue, Black Hand sent a sequence of images and data. Rushing to open the message, Qin Muye saw that the entire world was expanding like a bubble and starting to become transparent. "Damn, are they really going to be that shameless?" Qin Muye realized that the baseline of this timeline was the Sky Net Era, but now that Sky Net was gone, naturally, the timeline was heading toward nothingness, which meant becoming null and void. No, perhaps worse than being nullified, it was being formatted directly. So theoretically, even if he had won, without a means to leave the world, he would still be buried along with it. Fortunately, Qin Muye had the Super-Space Transmission Channel, so he decisively took the first opportunity to escape, taking Endless Abyss and everyone with him, leaving the Warlock Dynasty server Sky Net Era timeline. The destination was still Netherworld, and upon his return, he breathed a sigh of relief. "So, if I use the Super-Space Transmission Channel to go back later, will it be the Sky Net Era or the Warlock Dynasty Era?" Qin Muye calmly pondered this after calming down. Firstly, the spatial coordinates recorded on his Super-Space Transmission Channel were for the Warlock Dynasty server. "Then, has there been any change in the flow of time? I hope this isn''t a fairy tale from the future... Oh, no, if it were the future, Hercules and Prometheus would definitely have mentioned it." "It seems that in the judgement of ''Lord Era'', the Sky Net Era timeline is more like a derived, illusory future of the Warlock Dynasty server, rather than me actually traveling to the future?" Qin Muye was momentarily confused, but he promptly went to inquire with Hades and others, and the unanimous response was that he hadn''t time-traveled. "Or maybe I did time travel, but ''Lord Era'' corrected it?" Firstly, the Sky Net Era was indeed one of the futures of the Warlock Dynasty server, and he did indeed travel there, but that timeline was unstable due to not completing a loop. "A test will tell." Qin Muye did not want to dwell on the issue for too long. The method to test was simple: send a Skeleton Soldier through the Super-Space Transmission Channel back to the Warlock Dynasty server and see if it arrives in the now-gone Sky Net Era timeline or the Warlock Dynasty server. If it''s the latter, then further investigate the time, and many things will be clear. As for studying this phenomenon, Qin Muye admitted he didn''t have the capability to do so, and decided to wait and see in the future. Also, even if he wanted to research now, he wouldn''t dare, for when it came to comparing life and power, Qin Muye valued life more. After all, the goal of gaining strength was to ensure one''s own survival; it would be counterintuitive to seek power at the cost of life itself, which doesn''t align with Qin Muye''s cautious nature. "Black Hand, notify them to prepare these devices for the Skeleton Soldier..." Adventurous undertakings such as these obviously required dispensable troops like Skeleton Soldiers; Qin Muye couldn''t possibly send his beloved Spirit Monsters. Chapter 349: Chapter 351: Territory Traits - Shared Destiny Chapter 349: Chapter 351: Territory Traits - Shared Destiny "Master, all the Terminator debris has been gathered, and the surroundings are now clean," Blackhand came forward, holding a report in his hand. At this moment, Qin Muye was examining the Territory Trait: Shared Destiny. That''s right, he had returned to the Warlock Dynasty server, and there was a problem with time, the specific duration of absence being one hour. Upon returning, Qin Muye was also quite baffled, and then he decided not to bother with it anymore. Time was too profound, beyond the reach of his current capabilities to explore. Afterwards, of course, came the cleanup of various affairs, and he also had to receive dignitaries like Emperor Shen You. Only now had he found some leisure time to check his rewards. With his return, event rewards naturally followed. "Not in a hurry, open the Golden Treasure Chest, and remember to use the Luck Technique," Qin Muye said as he tossed the Golden Treasure Box, which had been dropped by Heavenly Net, to Blackhand to unlock it. Qin Muye himself continued to focus on the new Territory Trait. [Shared Destiny: When we reach great heights, we must not abandon those who are loyal to us, as the glorious future of our Empire belongs to all our people] Indeed, there were no Attributes, no numbers, just one sentence, which made Qin Muye somewhat puzzled, but it was clearly already in effect. The Territory Traits given by "Lord Era" were not like those temporary Territory Traits Qin Muye had created using Divine Artifacts, with specific visual expressions, making Qin Muye feel somewhat helpless about how to evaluate this one. But from the current perspective, it seemed to belong to something that consolidated Territories or subfactions, possibly also influencing the morale of the troops under his command, among other aspects. "Does this mean that from Rank 7 onwards, the values start getting blurred?" Qin Muye couldn''t help but think. "Or is it because I obtained it early and also from a high-difficulty event, that led to the unusual nature of the Territory Trait?" Qin Muye knew that things with values had limitations, but those described vaguely without values definitely held great potential. While he was thinking, Blackhand had already opened the items. "Master, two items were opened, one a Random Dungeon Scroll, the other an Epic Reclassification Certificate," said Blackhand, then handed the items to Qin Muye. "Two items, isn''t it normally just one?" Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled, but he didn''t suspect Blackhand since he had seen the objects himself, so how could they be fake? The Epic Reclassification Certificate was named Dawn Mechanic, and its medium was a chip. Qin Muye had no intention of reclassifying himself but planned to let one of his Spirit Monsters reclassify after he had mastered its contents. If he actually reclassified, would Qin Muye have to take over the job of manufacturing the mechanics for his subordinate? He did have similar Profession Spirit Monsters under his command, but in terms of specialization, they certainly couldn''t compare to the Dawn Mechanic, especially since it was opened from a Heavenly Net''s Treasure Box. Now, what Qin Muye needed to do was gradually transform his labor force from Skeleton Soldiers to Terminators. Because of his current methods of slaughter, the original Soul Summoning Technique was almost ineffective. Firstly, Soul Summoning Technique required a body, but under Qin Muye''s firepower, even the Terminators might not remain intact, let alone other life forms. And recently, the damages to his labor force had been severe, making the Rank 1 Skeleton Soldiers inadequate. He originally thought about using the unlucky ones in Zion to restock, but blades and swords aren''t discriminatory, much less extensive firepower, they died leaving not even debris behind. Plus, with the growth of various other measures in the future, the status of the Skeleton Soldiers as labor would also be optimized, as their Attributes were too poor for substantial work. Therefore, Qin Muye was now keen on the Terminators. Of course, not the Rank 7 or 8 ones but the standard original version of Terminators without the Spark Source or matrix, just simple working robots. Now with the Dawn Mechanic, things had gotten even better. "Anything else?" Qin Muye asked. "Master, after the loot from the Heavenly Net Era, we have now exchanged all the Building Blueprints in the Points Store, and have also stockpiled a large number of Reclassification Certificates. I think we should enter an instance and develop it for about a decade to settle down and also allow you to advance your Rank," Blackhand immediately suggested. Qin Muye pondered for a moment; Blackhand made a lot of sense. "It''s true that we have to consider that, but before proceeding, we need to test the Insect Race to be prepared," Qin Muye said. Having seen the consequences faced by the previous Emperor of Demon Machines, Qin Muye worried that if he were to exterminate the Insect Race, unforeseen issues might arise. He always felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. The Emperor of Demon Machines had a heaven-defying Rectification Agreement, so the Demon Insect Dominator must have something appropriate for the crisis of an Insect Race invasion, hence this Random Dungeon Scroll wasn''t only used for consolidation and development but also for escaping if their plans went awry. Currently, his troops were at a Rank 7 battle capability, of course, this was merely battle power, not true rank, as most strength came from the Divine Artifact Mechas that Qin Muye could afford for each person. Without various treasures, the Spirit Monster''s power would only be peak Rank 6 in terms of fantasy realms, and still far from Rank 7. If it weren''t for the Rectification Agreement and the necessity of compressing timelines, Qin Muye would have already taken action to annihilate all life in the Warlock Dynasty server. After all, the existence of the Spirit Realm was merely the desires and emotions produced by life forms, so that was the only option. As for the natives, what did their fate have to do with Qin Muye? He wasn''t familiar with these otherworldly natives, so why should he consider their perspective? "Then I''ll start preparing right away, and after that..." "Hold off for now. I need to craft the Ocean Hat Divine Artifact Equipment. Without the enhancements from the ocean and cold climate, we can''t activate all our territory enhancements," Qin Muye interrupted Hei Shou. Testing was right, but preparing properly was essential to success. He had wanted to do so earlier, as the various enhancements from the Rich Ocean and the Extreme Cold Ice Land required specific environments to be effective, which was also a very strong aspect of his territory. If he hadn''t been so busy, he would have researched this earlier. "Also, go trade with the Great Nether Dynasty for a massive amount of building blueprints, Reclassification Certificates, treasures, and more, then use the arsenal to reap the next harvest quickly, hinting that we plan to take action against the Insect Race to quickly monetize," Qin Muye thoughtfully continued. If he didn''t monetize everything good from the Great Nether Dynasty now, he''d have to act against them after potentially resolving the Insect Race issue. With his method of purging, how could anything be left behind? So, it was fine to give up some benefits in exchange¡ªthey weren''t a big deal, anyway. As long as it wasn''t something unique and irreplicable, he had no problems offering it to others, even if it was information on crafting Stone Statue Ghost Armor. Nobody but Qin Muye had the capability to produce such things. Besides, even if someone did produce them, could they make it widely available like Qin Muye? That''s impossible, not everyone had the financial power like him. Qin Muye''s financial power was built on a foundation of countless bones, not something any commercial empire could achieve. Moreover, Qin Muye''s technological updates were extremely frequent; in just a few days, anything could become outdated. "Yes, master, I will complete it as soon as possible," Hei Shou estimated. It would take at least one to three months for Qin Muye to create the Ocean Hat Divine Artifact Equipment. He couldn''t predict specifically, as who knew when Qin Muye might become stronger? "Hmm, get to it," Qin Muye was confident in Hei Shou''s handling of affairs. Once Hei Shou left, Qin Muye naturally started further research on the Ocean Hat, and with previous experience, he was naturally much more efficient now. "Advanced knowledge, tsk, I wonder when I will truly be able to analyze Divine Artifacts." Qin Muye was quite curious about Divine Artifacts; the technology contained within them was not trivial, but he was still a bit lacking and needed to grow stronger. Besides, regarding his own empowerment, Qin Muye had some ideas already. He wanted to fulfill the old statement that ''I am the state.'' That is, he wanted to fully reclaim any remaining permissions of the Endless Abyss left in ''Lord Era'' and make the Endless Abyss a part of him. Then it would be straightforward, his territory''s strength defined his own, a collective force converging into individual might¡ªthat was the path he was preparing to take. Unfortunately, now wasn''t the time for that, he needed at least to be able to analyze Divine Artifacts and form permanent Territory Traits first, proving that he could intervene in the core permissions of the territory. Chapter 350: Chapter 352: Netherworld Fruit, Promoted to Epic Chapter 350: Chapter 352: Netherworld Fruit, Promoted to Epic [You used the Physicist Reclassification Certificate successfully, obtaining the Rare Profession: Physicist] [You used the Netherworld Fruit, upgrading the Rare Level Physicist to an Epic Profession Physicist] [You used...] Qin Muye had five vacant profession slots, which he filled using the Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Computer Scientist, and Mathematician professions, filling them all. As for the Netherworld Fruit, it was actually a plant fruit formed by combining Pure Netherworld Water and the Elf Queen Reclassification Certificate. As long as enough Magic Power was infused, the Netherworld Elf Tree could produce the Netherworld Fruit. Consuming it would allow one''s profession to advance by one rank, which Qin Muye had specifically created for himself. Both his Scholar and Spirit Monster Master professions had reached the Epic level, making him now entirely composed of Epic-level professions. The Spirit Monster Heroes under his command were naturally of Epic-level professions as well, which could be described as extremely luxurious. "I don''t feel anything. I have occupied so many professions at once and gained so many Talents. Shouldn''t a normal protagonist feel dizzy and overwhelmed?" Qin Muye glanced at his densely packed Talents and his unbelievably high Knowledge Attribute, which was indeed a bit overwhelming. Although his other Attributes were also high, since his main focus was on Knowledge, he had an outstandingly large amount of it. "My logical thinking has greatly enhanced. It has compensated for my deficiencies in all aspects. It would be even better if I could be more scientific," Qin Muye knew that he couldn''t fully utilize his abilities, after all... he was unscientific. But no matter, the Talents provided by these professions were quite fitting for Qin Muye, especially as he continuously expanded his expertise in the Scholar and Wise Man professions, enhancing his learning and research abilities to a new level. "Now that I look at it, this Spirit Monster Master profession seems a bit redundant." Qin Muye smacked his lips, as the promotion to Epic-level wasn''t without benefits, since every Epic level was basically extraordinarily powerful. But mixed in with a bunch of Scholars, it did seem a bit out of place. "I wonder if my many Epic-level professions can stack, with each adding a Talent and enhancing existing Talents every 10 levels?" "If they can stack... then wouldn''t I now be adding nine Talents and enhancing nine times every 10 levels???" Qin Muye suddenly became somewhat thrilled, indicating that if enough Epic-level professions were stacked, they could even match the unique profession of the Mythical Level. "Oh, if only they were all Mythical Level professions, they would be stronger than the Epic ones..." Indeed, multiple Epic-level professions overlapping could match a Mythical Level profession, but the problem was that winning by outnumbering wasn''t exactly glorious. As for creating a man-made Mythical Level profession, that was a bit more challenging. Qin Muye didn''t have the means to replicate the Qi Refiner''s mythical profession in the short term, unless he could obtain a Mythical Level Reclassification Certificate, otherwise he wasn''t thinking about it. After mastering his professions, he then continued to create the Ocean Hat Divine Artifact Equipment, with an efficiency that was nearly a hundred times faster than before. Where he originally struggled, ideas now sprang forth abundantly, with many inspirations continuously emerging. He was also multitasking, constantly calculating various formulas and methods in his mind. "Whew~ To hammer out an Interstellar Civilization is simply powerful..." Qin Muye rated his own strength not by his power, but by his own knowledge. In just a few hours, a brand-new Divine Artifact Equipment was hammered out by him. "That was hasty, wasn''t it a bit too quick..." Qin Muye was somewhat astonished; according to his estimation, the creation of the Ocean Hat Divine Artifact Equipment would take about two months, yet unexpectedly he finished it in three days. The main reason was the sudden addition of five Epic-level scholarly professions, which led to such high efficiency, as the complementary professions synergized, resulting in such a tremendous burst of power. "Let it be, let''s test it first. If successful, then all Divine Artifacts should be operationalized, forming temporary Territory Traits during battle to become even more formidable." Qin Muye pondered for a moment, and since the efficiency was so high, then he shouldn''t blame himself for exploiting it. These next two months or so were a good time for his underlings to shine, perfectly suited for large-scale resource realization and system plundering. ... Emperor Shen You''s expression flickered with an unusual light; he had not expected Lord of Demon Soil to take the initiative to contact him, nor reveal a desire to eradicate the Demon Worms from the Exotic Realm. But he knew, this was definitely not a good sign. First, the destruction of the Demon Machine Emperor of Tiantian, and now targeting the Demon Insect Dominator. If even this threat was gone, then what would stop them from targeting his Great Nether Dynasty next? This wasn''t an impossible scenario; the other side was extremely ruthless and had set such a precedent not long after arriving. Of course, the most important part was that the other side did not simply wish to pass through but sought further trade, demanding Cultivation Techniques, literature, and such, and even generously opened up some things he had thought were out of reach. This was too generous, so much so that Emperor Shen You harbored deep suspicions. Therefore, he felt doubtful about this partnership. "Your Majesty, we still need to be cautious at this time. The Lord of Demon Soil is dangerously unpredictable, and their actions may not be as simple as they seem," advised Bai Lv, now promoted to Grand Secretary. "I know, but these things are extraordinary," sighed Emperor Shen You, pushing the list provided by Blackhand towards him. Bai Lv respectfully received the list and after a brief glance, his eyes nearly popped out: "This... this is incredible." His words trembled slightly, and after passing the list to others to review and regaining his composure, he continued, "This Lord of Demon Soil must have grand plans, otherwise they would never part with such things." The list contained technologies rather than finished products, indicating that the other side was truly investing deeply; if the technology were given to them, it would no longer be monopolized only by the Lord of Demon Soil. "Yes, the Lord of Demon Soil must have gained considerable benefits within the Heavenly Trace, as you can see, initially just a city, the Lord of Demon Soil now spans as wide as the Extreme East Sea," said Emperor Shen You helplessly. Heavenly Trace, that is, the Time Channel. The great changes in the Lord of Demon Soil alarmed him and filled him with regret; had he known earlier, he would have entered the Heavenly Trace then, perhaps advancing his Great Nether Dynasty further. "Let us not dwell on this matter for now. Any results on the remains of the Evil Spirit?" Emperor Shen You quickly recovered and then asked. The Evil Spirit he referred to was naturally the Terminator; initially, the numerous 6th and 7th rank Terminators had taken him by surprise, but after Qin Muye had destroyed many, he had collected quite a few remnants. With his vast experience, he naturally recognized that this item was a puppet, so he wanted the Ministry of Industry to replicate it. If they could mass-produce Evil Spirit puppets capable of rivaling Ninth Realm Magicians, or even Tenth Realm Emperor puppets, then not only sweeping the world but self-preservation would also be no issue. However, the present cabinet ministers looked at each other in turn; finally, Bai Lv, as Grand Secretary, bit the bullet and said, "Your Majesty, the progress in the Ministry of Industry is somewhat unsatisfactory. These remains of the Evil Spirit are particularly bizarre, dissimilar to our majestic and imposing national treasures. It will still take some time." "In recent years, the Ministry of Industry seems a bit slack," Emperor Shen You, not missing Bai Lv''s implication, almost outright said there had been no progress. Thinking of the recent years in the Ministry of Industry, not to say there had been achievements, but indeed, there had been no faults. New types of weapons and magical treasures had made no progress, but they had completed the annual targets. The phrase "lacking in initiative" perfectly described it. Hearing Emperor Shen You''s evaluation, everyone inevitably tightened up inside; this was not any commendation and likely meant a major overhaul was imminent for the Ministry of Industry. This involved everyone''s interests, because the cabinet ministers from the six ministries, including Bai Lv, each had their hands in the mix; without such involvement, where would factional interests come from? But the problem was Emperor Shen You was unlike other Emperors; he had held great authority for millennia, even if these ministers had substantial rights, they could not compare to Emperor Shen You''s authority. Emperor Shen You noticed the cabinet ministers'' expressions and finally said helplessly, "Supervise it properly for once. I will invite the Spirit Monsters from the Lord of Demon Soil to teach the techniques here, and this partnership can proceed." The external threats to the Great Nether Dynasty were blocked by him, while these people had instead become adept infighters; it was now only possible to slowly change this atmosphere after acquiring various technologies from the Lord of Demon Soil, as this climate was not something that could be reversed overnight. He was a politician, not a technologist like Qin Muye. So Emperor Shen You also had to consider various impacts and public opinion, rather than recklessly employing forceful measures. Chapter 351: Chapter 353: Intelligence from the Insect Nest Planet Beyond Our World Chapter 351: Chapter 353: Intelligence from the Insect Nest Planet Beyond Our World [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] ... "Such as certain things that can be done regardless of benefits, like dealing with traitors or spies," Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, inevitably thinking of certain matters. "But how did the Insect Race come to the Warlock Dynasty server out of nowhere?" "Still, I must inform Emperor Shen You about this. Otherwise, if it triggers a high-dimensional demon or the end of reincarnation, that would be the end of us." "Could it be a trick? Indeed, wiping them out seems to be the right idea." "Yawn~" Qin Muye stretched and loosened his muscles, then noticed a message from the Demon Insect Dominator. "Still wanting to use me as a shield? Heh, in that case, I''ll eliminate you first." Qin Muye was certainly not someone with a good temper. "Could it be because of the Demon Machine?" the Demon Insect Dominator suddenly fell silent. "But I don''t have the ability to control the timeline, nor do I have any backing..." the Demon Insect Dominator began to believe more in his own reasoning. "What is the deal with the Demon Soil? Why is it suddenly against me?" the Demon Insect Dominator grew frustrated, having never offended them and past cooperation had been quite harmonious. The sudden betrayal caught the Dominator off guard. "I... I..." "I couldn''t possibly have already been dragged into this, right?" "An Insect Nest Planet is approaching? Is this a threat to me?" Qin Muye wondered, finding the tone somewhat unusual. "I need to explain this properly, otherwise, the Lord of Demon Soil might think that even if they kill me, my Insect Race backers would come to the rescue, which would be awkward." "There''s another problem ¡ª where did the Demon Insect Dominator get this information from? To know clearly that it''s an Insect Nest Planet and to be so certain about it, there''s something fishy!" Qin Muye couldn''t help feeling suspicious, as if the other party had been informed in advance. After all, it was a deserter, and perhaps the Insect Race had been tracking it already. After all, who would threaten someone and then inform them about it, if not to give them a heads-up? Despite its presence in the wilderness, it was actually very well-informed. The Insect Nest Planet is one of the strategic weapons in the great world of the Insect Race, offering everything from breeding to colonization services, essentially a microcosm of Insect Race society. Unless... someone leaked the information. According to the information provided by the Demon Insect Dominator, the Insect Nest Planet was made from a 9th level world and underwent various modifications, meaning not only the surface was habitable but even the underground and the skies above were developed and utilized. With the various powers of the Great Nether Dynasty intertwined, there are not a few who are in cahoots with the Insect Race. After all, with interests involved, who cares about the Great Nether''s nation and home? Of course, this so-called micro refers to its size in comparison to the Insect Race''s great world. Placed within the Warlock Dynasty, its size is naturally immense, almost as large as this world. And the Insect Nest Planet is one of the top weapons for invading worlds within their strategic arsenal. Fortunately, the world energy level where he resided was relatively low, so while the Insect Race might track him down, it was unlikely they''d expect him to flee here; even if they did find out, that would be a problem for later. Soon, he notified Emperor Shen You and then had his Spirit Monsters prepare for battle. If roles were reversed, he would have done the same, considering how plump the adversary looked; who wouldn''t be tempted? He wouldn''t be able to leave today; he needed to convert the Phantom Divine Bow into a Divine Artifact Equipment. This device was effective for whoever wielded it, and couldn''t be widely distributed. Those who were coming were definitely of the Emperor level, which is the 8th level in "Lord Era." The Demon Machine Emperor was a subprogram of the Mechanical Emperor, which was why he had that capability. As for the origin of the Mechanical Emperor, even the Demon Insect Dominator was not sure; it''s said to be only a subprogram of some ineffable subdivision. There was no escape, and he had become a pawn; in the end, with gritted teeth, he tried to contact the Lord of Demon Soil, hoping to reveal everything to avoid unfounded disaster. Qin Muye''s intelligence network was also highly developed. The Spirit Monsters, capable of mimicking various life forms, were perfectly suited to act as spies. Qin Muye found it odd, feeling that every effect must have a cause, and judging from the description of the Demon Insect Dominator, the world where the Insect Race resided was extremely powerful. Without sufficient strength, how could it dare to invade another world? It might even be an Insect Nest Planet. To be honest, the fact that the Demon Soil could break the constriction of the timeline and daring to disrupt the closed loop of time, and even succeeding, that was simply the stuff of legends. When the Demon Insect Dominator first learned of this, the shock was so profound that it was almost numbing. Everyone was of the same level, so why were you so exceptional? Although, it might still be possible now. Therefore, it was highly unlikely that the Demon Insect Dominator would be interested in such a minor world as the Warlock Dynasty, let alone activating strategic weapons, which, not to mention anything else, had costs far exceeding the benefits. So Qin Muye speculated that if what the Demon Insect Dominator said was true, then there must be some hidden details behind it. As a result, the Demon Insect Dominator not only had a large number of spies among the common folk of the Great Nether Dynasty but also quite a few within the court itself. Therefore, it was not in a rush at the moment, and Qin Muye thought that it was best to kill with one strike, as failing to do so, and leaving the Demon Insect Dominator with a breath left, could result in it self-destructing like the Mechanical Emperor. The self-destruction of the Mechanical Emperor had led to the Rectification Agreement. If the Demon Insect Dominator self-destructed, it might directly attract the Insect Nest Planet to come, leading to a true invasion of the Insect Race. So if they really came, Qin Muye would have to face a swarm of the Insect Race, not just a single, defective breed like the Demon Insect Dominator. It knew that the constricted timeline had disappeared and that the area of the Demon Soil had expanded, evident to everyone, although it was unclear what exactly happened with the timeline on the other side, it could be deduced that they had definitely obtained the inheritance left behind by the fall of the Rectification Agreement, otherwise their power would not have expanded so quickly. The millennium-old dynasty was already quite ancient, and corruption from all sorts of vermin had long taken root. If not for Emperor Shen You''s skillful methods and great strength, the dynasty would have perished long ago. At that thought, the Demon Insect Dominator couldn''t help but shudder... The Demon Insect Dominator was different; it was fleeing. If it truly dared to contact the great Insect World, it would be wiped out by the real Dominator Level immediately. At that moment, it felt like crying without tears. If there was some terrifying existence calculating behind the scenes, then it would be doomed no matter what. Or perhaps it was being used as a pawn by some indescribable beings. Therefore, Qin Muye quickly guessed that this Insect Nest Planet most likely had nothing to do with him, but was attracted by the Demon Insect Dominator, meaning that even if Qin Muye had not come, this crisis might still have occurred. It suspected that Qin Muye saw it as a tough piece of meat, like the Mechanical Emperor, difficult to chew but immensely nourishing once consumed, otherwise why would he target it? With the Phantom Divine Bow and the Titan''s Arrow, the remote weaponry was a perfect match. In the face of an invincible opponent, the ability to endure, to cower, and to survive was crucial, but now that the enemy''s power was clearly inferior to his, why would Qin Muye endure? In its eyes, the opportunity was not the Lord of Demon Soil, but itself. Upon being forced back, it had become the opportunity, just waiting for the Lord of Demon Soil to come knocking, at which point the Insect Race would appear. In a complete societal system, opinion, reputation, and the like are all part of the benefits. Their criteria for assessing benefits are completely different from Qin Muye''s. Being a Level 7 creature that enjoyed an abundance of resources, it couldn''t just run away like that. The Insect Race would certainly capture and execute it publicly; otherwise, if every insect consumed resources and then fled from the battlefield fearing combat, how could the Insect Race continue to develop? In a great power, strength is important, but intelligence is equally important. Without enough intelligence, one wouldn''t even know how they died. These four crises didn''t follow any order, and instead, could be triggered by some incident. Qin Muye also worried that if communication wasn''t timely, the remaining three crises could erupt simultaneously, resulting in a showdown akin to gods battling. Just like the Mechanical Emperor who supposedly couldn''t connect to the server and trigger the Rectification Agreement, the Insect Race tasked with capturing it might already be on their way. Just a reminder of what it is for, as it can''t defeat them anyway; after all, what can it do if an Insect Nest Planet the size of the Warlock Dynasty server comes along? The sheer number alone was more than it could handle. All it needed was that tiny opportunity, which now seemed to have been triggered. As for the source of the information, it was, of course, quite simple; it must have leaked from within the Great Nether Dynasty. Of course, they want to annihilate it. They might pledge loyalty and love for the country with their words, but in private, it''s a totally different story. As a remote Divine Artifact, Qin Muye naturally had to make some improvements, as most of the attack methods in his territory were firepower strikes. Chapter 352: Chapter 354: Arrogance? You Have to Endure It! Chapter 352: Chapter 354: Arrogance? You Have to Endure It! [Additional gibberish update, 3:50 recovery, if unable to recover open the directory and long press this chapter to redownload] "Sorry, my prison is only Rank 6, I can''t hold someone of your Rank 7 existence," Qin Muye said slowly, gazing at the image transmitted on the screen before him. "Wait, I am willing to submit. I am of the King Level in the Insect Race, capable of providing you with enough power," at this point, the Demon Insect Dominator naturally hurried to plead for mercy. "Lord of Demon Soil, you cannot kill me, once I die, the signal marker will fully burst out, and when the Insect Nest Planet arrives, you will undoubtedly die!!!" "Lord of Demon Soil, you are too arrogant, arrogant enough to actually ignore a king!!!" The Demon Insect Dominator roared furiously, and a psychic storm instantly tore through a massive influx of firepower. "Why do you seek death?" "My master arrogant? You''ll suffer too!" Leading Tian Qi, in a tone laden with madness, the Demon Statue Level Mecha moved like a giant tentacled creature, instantly severing most of the body of the Demon Insect Dominator, then countless tentacles spread across its shell. "I''ve been here too long, always playing house with these magicians, it seems to be a native disease," Qin Muye was somewhat disappointed. He had thought the Demon Insect Dominator would surprise him like the Great Demon Emperor did, but it turned out to be just mediocre. "Tsk, what a pity, no treasure box, this event is too simple." Qin Muye felt a bit regretful, but that''s just the way the event was, there was nothing he could do about it. "Found you, didn''t expect your real body to be so pale and tender, truly cute," Demon Blood, controlling the Demon Statue Level Mecha, came over, his tone tinged with a trace of bloodlust, as if planning to slice him up right on the spot. [...] [A splendid...] Don''t think the Demon Insect Dominator is just a being similar to a brain worm. What it truly excels in is psychic power. This centipede-like body is merely a construct, designed to supplement its physical deficiencies. But using the method of destroying the world probably won''t work, so Qin Muye had to proceed step by step. Before that, he had to prevent the remaining three crises from erupting at once to avoid being overwhelmed. The Insect Race invasion brought him the Territory Traits¡¤Ideal City, which he would absolutely not let slip; hence, he was so decisive. Massive swarms of insects turned to ashes under the firepower, and the entire ground of the Western Regions had been plowed over by Level 2 Fire, turning the already barren area into a complete mess. However, unfortunately, the moment its psychic power entered, it didn''t see Tian Qi''s or the Demon Statue Level Mecha''s psychic space, but instead saw a vast Magic Network connecting the entire Endless Abyss. But soon, it felt something was wrong, as if its body had been thrown upward. But Qin Muye simply ignored it. Perhaps what the Demon Insect Dominator said was true, but Qin Muye knew he had to complete the event. Of course, this part was due to the fire strike of the Endless Abyss. The main reason was that the entire Western Regions had already been hollowed out by the insects, and the Demon Insect Dominator had built a maze of underground nests here. It had come to this point, so it naturally understood Qin Muye wasn''t going to let it go, so it definitely had to resist. Afterward, massive tentacles directly tore apart the head of the Demon Insect Dominator, pulling out a worm-like creature similar to a brain, which was quite small compared to the body, roughly the size of a person. Afterward, it spread into a huge fog ball in the sky. And this was just one of the effects of the Shared Destiny it had discovered, the larger the territory, the stronger the troops, the more terrifying this effect naturally was. As soon as he finished speaking, the earth''s veins cracked, and a monstrous hybrid between a centipede and a scorpion, covered in shells and fierce limbs, appeared, snarling and clawing. The Spirit Monsters are of Rank 6, but with the Stone Statue Ghost Armor, Demon Statue Level Mecha, and a host of their exclusive treasures, they all possessed the power of Rank 7. The vast Endless Abyss penetrated through space, slowly emerging over the entire Western Regions, an oppressive feeling of suffocation spreading continuously. Under the barrage of artillery fire, a tremendous earth vein transversing the Western Regions continually rose from the ground. Bang! The other Spirit Monsters didn''t babble nonsense; they all acted at the same time. Qin Muye''s idea was simple: to live and to live better, strength and power were all in service of this purpose. Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, "Revealing your true form now? Still not cautious enough. If it were me in this situation, knowing that I couldn''t win, I would definitely run away." If anyone wanted to shake them on top of fate, they would have to shake the entire Endless Abyss itself. Now he understood the power of a Shared Destiny, although it wasn''t quantified. However, Qin Muye discovered that the whole territory was connected, which was a kind of connection above fate. It was probably equivalent to Qin Muye having acquired another Town Fate Method. His body was shimmering with various enhancements and magic, emitting a powerful aura. The Warlock Dynasty server event only awarded Territory Traits, no Treasure Boxes, and no Points. He was also scared, after all, when he had faced off with the Demon Machine Emperor previously, there had been a higher Rank being involved. He did not have the fallbacks like the Demon Machine Emperor. So, since the Demon Insect Dominator said killing it would make the Insect Nest Planet start tracing its location sooner, Qin Muye decided to lend a hand. Having lost their sense of crisis as the strongest, they also lost their greed for becoming stronger. In Qin Muye''s eyes, this was akin to a lack of the concept of living. He currently had a Random Dungeon Scroll in hand, so he was not short on time for development. Tian Qi pressed down on the head of the Demon Insect Dominator. Originally very fierce looking, but after being punched by someone, its fangs, carapaces, and all had collapsed, looking miserably fierce. Pseudo King Level is when one has not yet reached the true King Level, but yet possesses the strength corresponding to a King Level. An invisible spiritual storm spread out, stirring the entire cosmos as if trying to resist the Endless Abyss to convey a message to Qin Muye. The spiritual power of the Demon Insect Dominator permeated the Demon Statue Level Mecha driven by Tian Qi, attempting to take control of the mecha and brainwash Tian Qi through this means. The body of the Demon Insect Dominator was indeed enormous, able to span across the Western Regions, but the Demon Statue Level Mecha was also not small. Coupled with each Spirit Monster possessing unique skills, all at least of Epic Profession level, and it being a group attack with troops, they quickly overpowered the Demon Insect Dominator, leaving it without the strength to resist. Seeing this scene, the Demon Insect Dominator instantly reacted, linking up all the Demon Worms'' neural network, and suddenly bursting forth, sending countless insects from underground towards the Endless Abyss. If not for the resilient life force of the Insect Race, they presumably would have been killed long ago. Between a crisis that might occur at any time and a confirmed crisis, Qin Muye preferred to know the whereabouts of the latter. Although this might lead to an earlier timeline, it was still better than being caught off guard. A voice entered the brain of the Demon Insect Dominator. At this moment, it naturally recognized that it was the Lord of Demon Soil, the ruler of this Endless Abyss. Therefore, Qin Muye completely ignored the roars of the Demon Insect Dominator and directly ordered everyone to open fire. In the great world of the Insect Race, it was of King Level, naturally able to call itself a king. In terms of development, the Demon Insect Dominator was far behind the Demon Machine Emperor. In Qin Muye''s eyes, these were just insects. The real Insect Race had only the Demon Insect Dominator, and the rest were all controlled puppets. Having experienced one of the rewards, Shared Destiny, Qin Muye had already decided that no matter how difficult, he wanted to acquire the remaining three Territory Traits. At this point, it also understood. Like it, the other side had built a massive spiritual network. If its insects were still around, it might have had a chance. Unfortunately, after several rounds of firepower, it had suffered heavy losses and had no strength left to resist. This made the Demon Insect Dominator hesitate. Where did all these Pseudo King Levels come from? This effect was also reflected in luck and chance. If anyone dared to snatch what Qin Muye was supposed to have, then Shared Destiny would create a protective and retaliatory effect, directly causing the opponent to gain nothing and lose what they had. But just as the other side had finished roaring, massive shadows leaped from the sky one after another. Numerous Spirit Monster heroes driving Demon Statue Level Mechas surrounded it completely. But now, it was completely powerless, held in Tian Qi''s grasp. As for the crisis of the Insect Race invasion, Qin Muye had also determined that it was definitely not the weak Demon Insect Dominator, but rather the Insect Nest Planet it had mentioned. So, keeping it or not didn''t matter to him; he was just keen to see what means the Insect Race really had. Chapter 353: Chapter 355: New Activities Derived from the Insect Race Invasion Chapter 353: Chapter 355: New Activities Derived from the Insect Race Invasion [Additional out-of-order content, restored at 3:50. If not restorable, open the directory, long press this chapter and redownload it.] "???" Qin Muye was bewildered ¡ª how had a new event been triggered again? "For a Level 7 Spirit Monster, I''ll need the Insect Race to supply some materials," Qin Muye said calmly, not worried at all. "The event has been activated, but when will they arrive?" Qin Muye knew the signal had already been sent. Although it was a one-off, he would still have to wait for the recipient to receive it. "Have all the Spirit Monsters prepare, and quickly showcase the value of the Great Nether Dynasty, then probe the true strength of this Insect Nest Planet." "So, the previous event wasn''t triggered by my entry into the Sky Net Era timeline, but instead by the trigger of the Rectification Agreement crisis which then triggered the Rectification Agreement ¡¤ Sky Net Era event?" [This long-term event involves earning points through defeating members of the Insect Race and their clans and will continue until the Insect Nest Planet is obliterated and all members of the Insect Race are extinct.] [This long-term event features only one Lord, includes tiered rewards, and opens a points store for special item exchanges.] [Insects stick together, and so does the Insect Race. Killing a traitor of the Insect Race doesn''t mean you can befriend them to stop their invasion. So, eradicate this disrespectful brood and avert the crisis of the Insect Race invasion.] [Phase 1: Points ¡Á 100,000,000] [Phase 2: Self-selected Special Building Blueprints ¡Á 50] [Phase 3: Self-selected Epic Building Blueprints ¡Á 25] [Phase 4: Divine Artifact ¡¤ Insect Nest] [Phase 5: Divine Artifact ¡¤ Clan] [Once the event starts, destroying Insect Race clans will grant additional points.] [Once the event starts, defeating members of the Insect Race will always drop a treasure box and points, with the quality of the box depending on the strength of the Insect Race.] [Long-term Event: Insect Race Invasion ¡¤ Insect Nest Planet] Moreover, the event rewards have changed significantly. Firstly, points have been increased tenfold from ten million to one hundred million. There won''t be any instances of agricultural workers going to the battlefield, or administrators defending cities. Unless they truly invade the territory, these non-combat specialist Spirit Monsters won''t make a move. But don''t underestimate these Spirit Monsters; they possess Stone Statue Ghost Armor, Demon Statue Level Mechas, and their own unique treasures. They may lack combat experience, but their attributes and skills are definitely not inferior. From the description of the deceased Demon Insect Dominator, this Insect Nest Planet is a miniature version of the Insect Race world, somewhat akin to Dyson Sphere technology. Defeating them is as easy as defeating a child; they have absolutely no power to resist. If all else fails, I''ll call on the heavyweights, just like before. Hercules, along with Prometheus and three Giant Titans overpowered the network. Despite a desperate final effort, they first riddled it with holes, and then Hercules, driving the bronze chariot, finished it off. No matter how vast the continent, it''s all just play on a planetary scale. Colonizing the cosmos, terraforming, and casually using planets for projects like glassmaking represent the real path of development, not being confined to one place, playing politics with the natives. But the opponent didn''t die in vain; their body exploded into a mist that swiftly spread before merging into the atmosphere, subsequently releasing a strong scent. One thing is certain, though: the store now features special exchanges from the Insect Race, similar to those special exchanges from Heavenly Net, including characteristic building blueprints and various Reclassification Certificates, among other items. Of course, he prefers to stand on his own two feet, for, as powerful as outsiders may be, they are never as good as handling it himself. Fighting not only provides full rewards but also gives his Spirit Monsters more battlefield experience. Only through real-life combat can those specialized in fighting gain substantial battlefield experience. The Insect Nest Planet might be powerful, but it also represents a tremendous opportunity. Getting here wouldn''t take much time. Being a powerful entity, with precise coordinates, one could simply use spatial technology to teleport here. No matter how immense the Insect Nest Planet might be, it definitely possesses corresponding spatial technology. It would be ludicrous to send support personnel into battle just to build their combat experience. Qin Muye''s territory isn''t the main character''s sect, where despite the main character having skills like Alchemy or Talisman crafting, he''s sent to fight in the front lines ¡ª a pseudo training that is actually detrimental to the core. Calling for parental assistance is the last resort. Hercules and Prometheus might have returned, but the three Giant Titans are still lingering here, freeloading. When the time comes, we''ll see if this Insect Nest Planet is sturdier or if the iron balls hurled by the Giant Titans are more powerful. As for construction, there''s nothing worth mentioning, merely similar to fungal mats and spawning pools, mainly used for biological research and extracting genes to enhance Spirit Monsters. The most troublesome would be the Reclassification Certificate, which all require an Insect Race specification, truly making them the most useless; Qin Muye, along with his Spirit Monsters, couldn''t reclassify at all. Even if Qin Muye couldn''t win, at worst he could just give the worthless Tidal World to Zeus. When two generations of Divine Kings show up, he didn''t believe he would still lose. He definitely couldn''t just charge in blindly. First, he would test if he could win without external help. If he could manage on his own, it would save trouble, but if not, he would naturally think of a way to develop further in the instance. Even Ordinary Level Professions were the same, but fortunately, you could study them¡ªthis contained the Knowledge of the Insect Race after all. Bullying the weaker was one aspect; on the other hand, it was a contractual relationship, and rewards would be reduced, so Qin Muye could only rely on himself. Qin Muye was invigorated by this, which indicated one thing¡ªalthough four crises had merged into one event, if a crisis truly occurred, new activities would emerge. Qin Muye was envious. He wanted it. Qin Muye''s basic Titan Level giant construction, the third phase of the Territory target, wouldn''t just be a continent by then, but a massive Interstellar Empire spanning the universe. Qin Muye knew that this was a signal source attracting the Insect Race. In fact, Spirit Monsters could very well be considered a revamped version of the Insect Race, even crazier than the Insect Race. Part of the Insect Race was just unconsciously driven insects, controlled by the brain bugs, whereas the fervor of Spirit Monsters arose from their own souls. With the death of the Demon Insect Dominator, Qin Muye had not completed the Insect Invasion; after all, the Demon Insect Dominator wasn''t an invading Insect, but merely a refugee insect. So the timing depended on the efficiency of this signal. Therefore, in reality, Spirit Monsters could indeed learn from the Insect Race, using this to become an even more terrifying species. He didn''t know whether it was because of the progressive nature of the event leading to the increase in rewards or because his Territory Rank had increased. He watched, but "Lord Era" was not idle, a new activity was triggered once again, just like the initial Rectification Agreement. Although he had the technologies of the Iron Blood Civilization and the Pioneer Empire, he still lacked in interstellar giant construction buildings, after all, the Horror Universe was not a genuine scientific universe. The Heavenly Net could at best provide Qin Muye with some enhancement in terms of equipment. If it really came to enhancing the Spirit Monsters, the Insect Race was naturally quite suitable. Correspondingly, the self-selected Building Blueprints had increased. Although not by tenfold, they had still quintupled. Otherwise, he couldn''t always just fly over, that would be too degrading. If it weren''t for Qin Muye trying to farm Points, Hercules could have killed Heavenly Net three times in one day. Once a high Rank member of the Insect Race died, if there weren''t appropriate countermeasures, such kind of signal sources would form. One was conscious, the other unconscious; a conscious madness is naturally more terrifying than the unconscious. Because acting on behalf would cause the original Points to decrease based on the original base, and the Treasure Boxes were most likely to be the lowest level wooden ones. This event was clearly the same as the previous Rectification Agreement¡¤Heavenly Net Era, overlapping with the original Magician Dynasty''s four major crisis activities. In here lies a huge amount of benefits, and with parents fighting on your behalf, the first to suffer losses would be the Points and Treasure Boxes. These days he had accumulated quite a few big iron balls, specifically prepared for the hundred-handed giant. This signal source entered the void quickly, coming quickly and leaving quickly, while Qin Muye didn''t care at all about it, instead concentrating on the scene unfolding before him. Qin Muye merely glanced at it. This Insect Race''s items were too incompatible with his territory, suitable only for exchange and study rather than construction and reclassification. Until now, he hadn''t used this trump card. As for losing? Qin Muye didn''t think he would really lose. As for other professional Spirit Monsters, naturally, they wouldn''t go to the battlefield. The saying "specialize in your profession" was comprehensively implemented in Qin Muye''s territory; those assigned to fight took care of fighting, those assigned to manage took care of management, and those assigned to agriculture took care of planting. Chapter 354: Chapter 356: The Arrival of Insect Nest Planet Chapter 354: Chapter 356: The Arrival of Insect Nest Planet [Additional update error, will recover at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to download again.] "???" Qin Muye was also taken aback by Ji Shan''s ambition. He was that blatant? "Dad, there''s trouble. There''s something in the sky... Ah, this... Seeing your expression, it seems you already know?" Ji Shan hurried over and said, and then seeing Qin Muye''s calm expression, he understood. "Has it started?" "Yes." Qin Muye did not refuse. "It seems like we can''t win. Although it doesn''t have the bizarre timeline convergence ability of Heavenly Net, it seems its overall strength is not a little bit higher than that of Heavenly Net." "Ninety percent, but before that, Dad, you need to deal with the thing in the sky. As long as I can succeed in harmonizing, no matter if it''s high-dimensional demons or ultimate reincarnation, I can handle it!" Ji Shan said. "I can''t see clearly... it seems like something is blocking it." Qin Muye was speechless. He had not anticipated this sort of thing happening. "It seems we''ll need around two days to open up a gap." Qin Muye estimated the time, and now he faced two options. "What do you want to do?" Qin Muye stayed silent for quite a while before asking. He did not interfere much with Ji Shan''s enlightenment. "What support?" Qin Muye was curious, not expecting there was actually a need. "I''m serious. If this succeeds, it might help you resolve this crisis with the high-dimensional demons," Ji Shan immediately said. "I want to harmonize!" Ji Shan stated forcefully. "I want Spirit Realm..." "I want it too," Qin Muye said, exasperated. "A little, just need a bit of support," Ji Shan said sulkily. "How certain are you?" Qin Muye didn''t ask why but instead asked if it could be done. "That soon?" Qin Muye''s eyes narrowed. He felt a terrifying palpitation, the most intense occurrence of the "Inspiration" talent he had ever felt. "Got it. What progress have you made recently?" Qin Muye asked, not planning on telling Ji Shan to go out and fight; the latter''s main task was to train, at least until he reached sufficient strength. Like National Martial Arts; he could actually train something akin to Fist Intent or Sword Intent. Qin Muye had reviewed it several times; despite his learning ability, he really couldn''t see how such a subjective thing required enlightenment rather than reliance on spiritual power for simulation. After all, the Great Nether Dynasty was just in that messy state, a complex bundle of different interests, and even though Emperor Shen You had issued orders, clans, sects, ministers, etc., didn''t really care. Instead, they thought about profiting from the situation. After all, the death of more people had nothing to do with them. Benefits were what truly mattered. However, reaching the 8th rank isn''t cabbage. Although fairy tales are abundant, that''s because of the sparse population and also because it''s the direct bloodline of the Creator God. It''s not the same everywhere. But since Ji Shan himself said so, Qin Muye couldn''t really stop him. He trusted Ji Shan''s abilities and talent. However, Qin Muye did not respond immediately. The reason was simple: the Spirit Realm was not a problem for him, the real issue was the Spirit Realm Three Demons. With Ji Shan''s small frame, he simply couldn''t defeat these three Great Demons. However, one thing was certain: the planet''s protection could not stop the Insect Nest Planet. Of course, there were also those who pretended to be ignorant. After all, when the sky falls, there''s someone tall to uphold it, and as long as Emperor Shen You was fine, there wouldn''t be too many problems. It wasn''t that he was worried about a loss, but rather he worried about what would happen to Ji Shan after he was gone. He had raised him for eighteen years, treated him as his own son, and surely had to consider his future. The first option is to prepare for two days and then face off with the Insect Race, to see who is the stronger entity. Unlike the Heavenly Net, which had backstage support, the Insect Nest Planet relied on sheer power. Besides, he not only wanted to achieve an SSS-level evaluation but also to destroy that instance world, and that was a huge headache. It probably needed to be handled simultaneously, or else missing one item, he would have to find another Random Dungeon Scroll. So was the Horror Universe¡ªin those, the Lords of Hell might seem strong, but they were just creations of God. The number of Spirit Monsters was probably not more than that of the Insect Race, but his subordinates each had a mecha, the base being 7th-rank combat power. Later, inviting a few 8th-rank members of the Titan Divine Race to protect, it would essentially be like starting a rampage. Unleashing an unparalleled force was not wrong, but no matter how fiercely one killed, fatigue would inevitably set in, and there was no guarantee of withstanding the opponent. Qin Muye feared being worn down by the enemy. The sheer numbers of the Insect Race were a significant racial advantage, and even if he threw all his Spirit Monsters into the fray, it would likely be akin to trying to stop a car with one''s arm. There was definitely the presence of Rank 8 beings inside, but Qin Muye was unclear about the exact numbers. The two were evenly matched. His Endless Abyss might be smaller in size compared to the opponent''s, but its combat power was not necessarily inferior. The other option was to make a venture into the instance, develop for a couple of decades, and then return. By then, although it wouldn''t be an outright crush, eliminating the Insect Nest Planet wouldn''t pose a great challenge. Qin Muye never underestimated Ji Shan''s abilities; that child had always been intelligent. Qin Muye felt that, in all likelihood, he could only be evenly matched with this Insect Nest Planet. According to the classifications in "Lord Era," that meant the overall power of the opponent''s territory was about Rank 7, not just individually, but collectively. Looking at Ji Shan''s luxurious character panel, Qin Muye felt enviable. Having mingled in the territory for so long, he was already level 60, had acquired a vast array of Talent and undergone several sublimations. Had it not been for his ongoing Enlightenment, his combat power would have been incredibly formidable. Even the future protection of his territory wouldn''t pose a problem, hence his generosity. Thus, what he could achieve was relatively limited. Therefore, entering an instance for development was equally a troubling matter. His gaze crossed the Endless Abyss and settled upon the sky above, where he saw a majestic Shadow rapidly approaching the Magician Dynasty''s server. They were even smug, believing that Emperor Shen You had masterminded a brilliant strategy, managing to stir up a conflict between the Lord of Demon Soil, the Great Demon Emperor, and the Demon Insect Dominator and eliminate two threats in one fell swoop. They were naturally aware of this matter. Fortunately, Qin Muye had warned them beforehand, and Emperor Shen You had already made arrangements, though the efficiency was lacking. Although he greatly desired the Spirit Realm, for him it was merely the icing on the cake, but if Ji Shan got hold of it, he might soar to great heights. He merely wanted the Creator God Bloodline, whereas Ji Shan aimed to control the entire world. He had also realized that Ji Shan''s Talent all lay in cultivation, various types of Enlightenment, completely opposite to Qin Muye, who had an extremely poor intuitive understanding of mysteries and idealism, completely ignorant about essences and charm, whereas Ji Shan was exceptionally powerful in these aspects. He always felt Ji Shan was cooking up a major move, which is why he hadn''t challenged him yet; otherwise, knowing Ji Shan as Qin Muye did, he was definitely not a person to keep to the sidelines. The Rank 8 Termintators of the Heavenly Net, though mass-produced, had severe flaws. Even a Rank 5 like Qin Muye could decode them, let alone higher-ranked powerhouses. They could bully the weak, but facing a major power like the Insect Race, they would likely be killed. Hearing this, Qin Muye knew Ji Shan was not joking. Suddenly, a slight tremor seemed to course through heaven and earth, but few could perceive it; other than Qin Muye, only the likes of Emperor Shen You and the Spirit Realm Three Demons, all Rank 7 entities, could feel it. The crisis was called the Insect Race invasion, which clearly meant the Insect Race would indeed be able to invade, and then Qin Muye could rise to resist. Inborn talent coupled with a Mythical Level Profession and his education secured a future where, barring premature death, he would undoubtedly become a major figure. Conversely, this also carried risks. If a skill like a team-wipe engine were acquired accidentally, it would be an instant downfall. If not for Heavenly Net''s constrained timelines, how could it possibly be Qin Muye''s match? Some lucid people also realized the situation was dire and needed to prepare urgently. These unscientific worlds were indeed frightful. This must be some sort of protective measure from the world, meant to protect it against invasions from the Insect Nest Planet, which needed to break through this layer of protection. Of course, not only could outsiders not enter, but Qin Muye couldn''t leave either. If a causality-law level skill were to be selected, bringing the entire territory into it would indeed spell a team wipe, and that wasn''t a joke. But this too had risks. Harmonization might mean binding his entire lifetime with the Warlock Dynasty server, making it highly unlikely for Qin Muye to spend his whole life in this server. What would happen if he left afterwards? As for the so-called extraterrestrial Insect Race? They weren''t taken seriously either. Even the Demon Insect Dominator had died; even more so for the barbarians from beyond the heavens. Chapter 355: Chapter 357: Three-Party Negotiations, Providing Land, Labor, and Capital! Chapter 355: Chapter 357: Three-Party Negotiations, Providing Land, Labor, and Capital! [Additional update garbled text, restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the table of contents to re-download.] "Furthermore, I came here to discuss how to deal with the Insect Nest Planet, not to assign blame. If we''re going to quibble over this issue, then you all can play by yourselves. I can totally walk away and leave this place behind." "Alright, let''s agree on that, but since both of us are fighting desperately, I wonder how Emperor Shen You plans to make his move?" The Enthralled Demon agreed to Qin Muye''s request but quickly threw out a new point of contention. "Enough, let''s talk about this matter later. After the crisis is resolved, we can discuss everything. Lord of Demon Soil, what are your plans?" Remarkably, the Irritated Demon, usually the least reasonable, actually stepped in to mediate, which was enough to show that the usual madness was all an act. Even if it were real, the other party had enough power to suppress their emotions instead of being ruled by them. "It will be fair, but if anyone dares to be uncooperative, I''m not afraid to destroy the lineage of the Magicians." Qin Muye certainly wouldn''t agree to whatever the other said. If it didn''t work out, he was definitely ready to ruthlessly make his move. "Military supplies are unnecessary; just secure our rear. After the battle, I will list an inventory, and I hope there will be no issues then." Qin Muye spoke up. "You killed the Demon Worm and brought the extraterrestrial Insect Race down upon us." The Greedy Demon spoke up. "As for matters beyond our realm, Lord of Demon Soil, you must already be aware of them," Emperor Shen You said, not bothering with any formalities and getting straight to the point with Qin Muye this time. "All military supply needs will be borne by the Great Nether," Emperor Shen You declared immediately. "Oh, surprisingly coherent today, not causing any trouble for once." Qin Muye couldn''t help but make a jest when he saw the Demon whose expression was calm and devoid of any greed, anger, or foolishness. "Yes, your Spirit Realm claims that ''as long as human hearts endure, Evil Demons shall never perish.'' When the time comes, lead the entire Spirit Realm to seal the breach, confine the battlefield within the Spirit Realm, and then my Endless Abyss will dock alongside, sending soldiers to fight and kill the enemy," Qin Muye said frankly. "Besides, it''s capable of leaving this world, can you?" "That''s not quite accurate. It''s not that my killing the worm brought the Insect Race; the worm itself was being pursued by the Insect Race. Their arrival here was inevitable, sooner or later. The worm just didn''t want to die alone and tried to drag us down with it." "As long as it''s not excessive, there''s no problem at all." Emperor Shen You was somewhat surprised. His impression of Qin Muye had been that of someone who does not take action without seeing a clear benefit, but now he seemed very amenable. However, Qin Muye apparently still underestimated Emperor Shen You, who took the initiative to approach Qin Muye before the latter had gone to him. It was probably akin to having faith in a god. The Human Clan provided power to them, even to the point of being undying, and in return, they were bound to the entire world. Of course, Qin Muye didn''t want to rely on luck, so he had no choice but to grit his teeth and forge ahead. When enough people had died, whether they were noble families, schools of thought, or commoners, everyone could reshuffle. This could address the existing burdens and use the massacres as a means of invigorating the warrior''s spirit and distracting from conflicts. The other party showed intimidating force, and Qin Muye countered without hesitation. The adversaries seemed undying, but given targeted research, Qin Muye was confident he could turn them into fools. Being undying didn''t mean invincible. Moreover, each of the Insect Race was worth points and a Treasure Box ¡ª even if the quality of the Treasure Boxes was likely to be only silver, Bronze, or even Black Iron. Still, it represented a resource, and one less meant less resources. There was also an important point¡ªhe had managed to borrow the Spirit Realm. Ji Shan needed the Spirit Realm. Qin Muye took this opportunity to engage in a diversionary tactic, which was to secretly smuggle Ji Shan into the Spirit Realm to allow him to seek Enlightenment. Once the invasion of the Insect Race was resolved, it would be easy to simultaneously deal with the high-level Evil Demons, which would be the Spirit Realm Three Demons. But they couldn''t leave the Spirit Realm, made up as they were of strong desires and emotions like greed, anger, and foolishness. Anyone else could go, but not them. However, these words ultimately went unsaid, because they knew Qin Muye spoke the truth. After all, he did not avoid the battle, and once they used the Spirit Realm to block the breach, he would surely send troops. The Spirit Realm Three Demons initially thought of refusing¡ªthis was bluntly sending them to take the fall. Anyone would be upset by that. Qin Muye nodded, "I was just about to discuss this matter with Emperor Shen You. I assume the three Great Demons of the Spirit Realm are present, right?" Qin Muye put on Xuan Jun''s shell and then donned the Shadow Equipment from the Book of the Sage before going to meet with Emperor Shen You, prioritizing safety above all else. Qin Muye also breathed a sigh of relief; he did not want the Great Nether Dynasty to intervene. Apart from their bloated structure, there were all sorts of ridiculous mishaps, and betrayals for profit were far from uncommon. With a tone of disdain, Qin Muye thought that they still wanted to preempt and overpower him, but he was not someone to be easily bullied. In this way, his side''s losses could be minimized. Emperor Shen You''s expression remained unchanged. He knew this was Qin Muye''s threat, but he nodded nonetheless. They only needed to contribute money now, which would fully allow them to preserve their strength, and this was acceptable to them. A thunderous Divine Thought appeared in Emperor Shen You''s eyes as he scanned the area, and three demon shadows materialized directly. Even Emperor Shen You could suffer greater losses than this. Yes, how could Emperor Shen You reap the benefits when both of their forces fought tooth and nail? Could the number of magicians ever compare to that of ordinary people? The emotions and desires they provided naturally could not match those of ordinary people. As for quality, was there even a difference in quality among emotions and desires? To the Spirit Realm Three Demons, the anger of the strong and the anger of the weak were no different, all just a portion of sustenance. Although it would lead to a decline in national power, it would also enhance Emperor Shen You''s control over the entire Great Nether Dynasty even further. It was the citizens of the Great Nether Dynasty who died, but the entire Dynasty was nearly unable to bear the burden anymore due to various land annexations and population increases. Should an Insect Race invasion truly occur, Emperor Shen You would conduct a cleanup but would also turn a blind eye. Therefore, Qin Muye had no respect for the Great Nether Dynasty. So they understood one thing, that they indeed had to block the entrance. If not, a massive influx of the Insect Race would result in the death of many from the Human Clan, and the ones who would suffer the most would definitely be the Spirit Realm Three Demons. Hence, in the next two days, Emperor Shen You and the Spirit Realm Three Demons had to be brought on board. They were the natives, unlike the Demon Machine Emperor and the Demon Insect Dominator who were outsiders. If real trouble arose, Qin Muye could flee, but they could not. So, if anyone really had to suffer a loss, it would definitely be the Spirit Realm Three Demons alone. His plan was simple: if the Insect Race was numerous, then he would block and slay them at the entrance, gradually whittling them down step by step. Although he would resurrect in the Endless Abyss even if he died, the process of being killed would still hurt. He was not a battle-hardened warrior, so he would wear as much protection as he could if possible. The Greedy, Wrathful, and Ignorant Demons somewhat reveled in schadenfreude. As long as the ordinary people were left unharmed, they couldn''t care less how Qin Muye annihilated the magicians'' lineage. The Greedy, Wrathful, and Ignorant Three Great Demons had always closely followed Emperor Shen You, shadowing him like a second self. After all, the strongest magician in the entire Warlock Dynasty server was Emperor Shen You, and the Three Demons were almost becoming his shadows. Hearing this, Greedy Demon sneered, "His Majesty has surely made a good calculation. Anyway, since I am undying in the Spirit Realm, the real loser will be Lord of Demon Soil. Let''s see if he agrees, and that will settle it." With danger comes tremendous opportunity, so Qin Muye planned to seize it and not let it slip away. Compared to Emperor Shen You, who valued clans and schools, the Spirit Realm Three Demons cared more about the numerous ordinary people who could not become magicians. One provided land, another manpower, so all he could offer was money. Because of the Ji Shan incident, Qin Muye chose not to develop through instances but to confront the Insect Race head-on instead. Because the magicians hindered the development of ordinary people. Whether clans or schools, fundamentally they were magicians, not ordinary people. In the magicians'' eyes, the Evil Demons of the Spirit Realm lived off siphoning their emotions and desires, but this was a misconception. It was the vast numbers of ordinary people that truly sustained the Spirit Realm Three Demons, which is why the Great Demons targeted magicians. His words were laced with sarcasm, yet Emperor Shen You did not mind in the slightest. Having governed for many years, he had developed a skin thicker than any wall, and such phrases did not bother him at all. This way, not only was the risk of being backstabbed averted, but a tidy sum was collected in case of any unexpected events. This caused the Spirit Realm Three Demons to be filled with doubts. Qin Muye was right; he could leave, and even Emperor Shen You could abandon the Great Nether Dynasty and leave if he was heartless enough. As long as this event passed, the comprehensive power of his territory would undoubtedly climb another level. Chapter 356: Chapter 358: Engineer and the Arachne Beast Chapter 356: Chapter 358: Engineer and the Arachne Beast [Additional update code corrupted, restoration at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory and press and hold this chapter to redownload.] "It''s highly unlikely, I''ve always been cautious," Qin Muye stated righteously. "Alright, I''ll contact the others first, then take another trip to the Horror Universe," Qin Muye said directly. "Yes, but now that the crisis is over, naturally there''s no need to deal with Zeus. Do you want to mix in as a Divine King? It might be a bit impoverished, but it''s not dangerous, certainly safer than the Horror Universe," Qin Muye pondered that if Hades and Persephone were to step down from their status as King and Queen of the Underworld, wouldn''t they be able to preside over his territory at any time? "Speaking of which, I have a world called the Tidal World; it''s just a bit poor..." Qin Muye started to say. "Yes, the Engineer, but the capture of the Arachnid Insect Race that you entrusted to him will take some time. He has found some of their tracks," Hades explained. "Yes, no one could have expected things to happen this fast," Qin Muye said somewhat emotionally. "Yes, I''ve been dealing with it. The vanguard of the Arachnid Insect Race has arrived, seemingly planning to colonize the entire planet. Unfortunately, these parasitic bugs are too weak; they couldn''t even penetrate their own skin," Hades briefed Qin Muye on the intelligence. "Black Water? Did he find the Engineer''s spacecraft?" Qin Muye exclaimed with joy. "Are you sure it wasn''t just your own restlessness?" Hades felt that if you hadn''t killed that so-called Demon Insect Dominator, it wouldn''t have come so quickly, although it was inevitable. "What''s brought you back this time?" Seeing Qin Muye, Hades immediately thought that the lad was being restless again. "You can make the contact yourself. Anyway... right, Cronus passed a message when he came through the portal before, saying he seems to have found something you wanted¡ªBlack Water or something like that," Hades recalled something suddenly and then spoke. "Oh, coming back for reinforcements, the foe you encountered this time is even more formidable," Qin Muye said bluntly. "Wasn''t he busy cleaning up Hell? How does he have time to deal with these things?" Qin Muye asked curiously. Even in the grand world of the Insect Race, a level 8 character is not ordinary, and even the most prominent worlds could not have level 8s as common as dogs or level 9s walking everywhere. After all, Black Water is the precursor to the aliens, and it seems to have far more compatibility in terms of evolution. However, the Arachnid Insect Race''s thoughts were of little concern to Qin Muye; he was more than eager for these bugs to foolishly seek out Cronus, and then he could catch them all in one go. Qin Muye intended to incorporate the four major interstellar civilizations into his arsenal, which might not take off, but it would certainly advance his existing systems. But the likelihood was slim; Zeus wouldn''t give it up. He wanted the Tidal World just to send Poseidon away and then take control of the Ocean domain himself. Yet these matters didn''t concern Qin Muye too much; after all, he''d rather spend the time studying something. Besides Hercules, Prometheus, and Hecate, Qin Muye thought for a moment and decided to invite some other individuals, ruling out the main gods from Mount Olympus as they were not quite suitable. With Black Water, one might just have the complete knowledge of the Engineer civilization. With these powerful Titans in charge, even if 8th-level bugs from the Insect Nest Planet pose a threat, he didn''t believe there would be many of them. He needed to acquire the legacy of the Engineer civilization. Although there was only one pale humanoid and one spaceship left, he estimated that he could scavenge quite a bit from them. He returned alone to the Netherworld within the Fairy Tale World, not bringing the entire Endless Abyss with him, as it wasn''t a major issue. Here, he didn''t have to worry about being betrayed or assassinated. He simply briefed Hades on the situation with the Insect Nest Planet. On the other hand, the Great Nether Dynasty had seen quite a few upheavals¡ªnews intentionally spread by some scheming person. In just half a day, the entire Great Nether Dynasty was abuzz, seemingly attempting to pressure Emperor Shen You. Gaia was in a similar situation, available for a call in times of crisis. Not to mention the existence of Eden Garden. Besides, this was the palace of Hades¡ªwho would dare attack him here? ``` Hades and Persephone could indeed leave, yet only for a time, and not for too long. Hades shook his head, "Forget it, it''s quite nice here. Even if I were to become a Divine King, I couldn''t rule the world anyway." Hades had made a precise calculation, which is why he was loath to leave. Weighing the effort of striving anew against the luxury of staying put and enjoying power, and having someone to cover for him should trouble arise, Hades chose luxury over power. Hades looked at Qin Muye with eyes that saw him as a harbinger of disaster: "I recall you just sent Hercules and Prometheus back a few days ago." The negotiation went smoothly as there were not many details to discuss; it was simply a matter of one replacing another, and one killing another. Even without those, with Engineer and Black Water around, Qin Muye was in for a profit. Even if there were no Titan Divine Race on Earth Planet, the Spirit Monsters and Evil Spirits birthed from Hell were not something these insects could covet. Did they not see that three of the four major interstellar civilizations in the cosmic were scrapped, and yet this half-ruined Arach insect race still had the audacity to come here? This was not how you deliver a meal. The gods of the Netherworld are loyal to the Hades. If Hades relinquished his role as Hades and went to another world to be a Divine King, he most certainly could not take any of the gods with him; at best, he could only take Cerberus. Qin Muye sized up Hades; he did not expect the ambitious Hades to cower, or rather, to face reality. Qin Muye found it unbelievable. The Arach insect race was actually coming to die? And then, well, the slaughter commenced, with heads rolling. Under normal circumstances, Emperor Shen You would indeed indulge in political schemes with them. But what was the time now? Fixated on these things, as a result, Emperor Shen You took the opportunity to purge the Warlock Dynasty of various bloated elements. If things went smoothly, with the aid of Black Water in the Insect Race''s invasion of the Warlock Dynasty, Qin Muye would be able to delve more easily into the research of the 7th-tier Spirit Monsters. His strength was now comparable to that of an average member of the Titan Divine Race. Though he could not match those renowned and powerful Titans, he was capable of self-preservation. In reality, it was equivalent to him becoming a Divine King himself, and he even considered sending Zeus to another world to be a Divine King to avoid a major upheaval when the curse took effect. After dispatching Poseidon, he would then send Hades away. At that time, authority over the sky, the ocean, the Netherworld, the Mortal World, and so on would all be consolidated in his hands¡ªa return of power, so to speak. Although Hades and Cronus still hardly got along, because of Qin Muye, this father and son had certain shared interests that led to considerable interaction, albeit through a mediator. He did not have as many offspring as Zeus and Poseidon, whom could even recreate the Divine System without issue. If he were to be a Divine King alone, ruling over a group of mortals, what meaning would it have? It would be the same as it is now. He believed the Demon Insect Dominator to be a cursed nuisance, so he killed it as a matter of caution. Quite normal. He understood that Hell was not so easy to cleanse, with hundreds of thousands of Hells to consider, not to mention those formidable beings, even the top one hundred Hells weren''t simple to clear out. The Fairy Tale World was the same, and it was only because Qin Muye held high position there, he was always among the mighty. But were he to leave the Netherworld, in reality, compared to mortals, the Titan Divine Race''s numbers were tiny. He could believe there was a large number of 7th-tier Insect Race, but a large number of 8th-tier was impossible. That was merely a strategic weapon. Having three to five 8th-tier instances would be plenty, let alone if the entire Insect Race world really came to invade all-out. Otherwise, having several hundred military district commanders on a single aircraft carrier? That would be unreal. The Xenomorphs could be said to be Biological Weapons, so this Black Water was the key. Before that, he needed to make a trip to the Fairy Tale World¡ªit was necessary to call for some family elders to hold the fort. After realizing the gap between himself and Cronus, he understood he simply did not have enough people to help him rule the world. He had to start from scratch, not like Cronus with an established ruling system in place. The conversation was not yet over when Hades interrupted, "Wasn''t that supposed to be for Zeus?" As for the rest, it was time to visit Cronus. If there''s no rush, borrowing Typhon and his wife and son could be an option. ``` Chapter 357: Chapter 359: Black Hole Transit Strike System Chapter 357: Chapter 359: Black Hole Transit Strike System [Additional update scrambled; recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory, long-press this chapter, and redownload.] "..." "Rank 5? It seems their strength really is uneven, more exploratory than the first round of fighting," Qin Muye immediately realized that the strength of these oddly shaped members of the Insect Race was only Rank 5, not the Rank 7 he had anticipated. "Right, let''s get moving," Qin Muye''s voice came through the Magic Network. "Phantom Divine Artifact Equipment overload loading complete!" "Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment overload loading complete!" "Targeting complete!" Plague also had quite a bit of psychological pressure, though he didn''t have to worry about missing his target, since the Titan''s Arrow in the form of Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment granted him guaranteed hits, and the Phantom Divine Artifact Equipment allowed his attacks to be unhindered by distance or obstacles. "Let''s wipe them all out; these are all Points, and if those Evil Demons from the Spirit Realm get to them first, we''d suffer a big loss," Qin Muye said. "Let Plague get ready, and let''s also explore what the situation with the Insect Nest Planet is like," Qin Muye knew that the Insect Nest Planet was a massive entity, and he worried that the enemy initiating prolonged warfare would be extremely disadvantageous for him. "It seems... a bit weak?" Qin Muye truly hadn''t expected it to actually explode successfully. "Yes, Master!" Black Hand responded, and soon after, a large number of Spirit Monster Heroes leading elite Spirit Monsters were transported to the frontline of the battlefield, where fighting naturally broke out immediately. "Curse Type Divine Artifact Equipment..." But the vast planet naturally had corresponding defensive measures, and countless dark energies intertwined into a gigantic Protective Shield, staunchly resisting this attack. Yet, to Qin Muye and the Spirit Realm Three Demons, this was not just a minor breach, but a massive bridgehead. The Insect Nest Planet was about to break through the world barriers and enter the Warlock Dynasty server, currently, its Endless Abyss was aligning with the Spirit Realm. The Insect Nest Planet had not yet used spatial intercepts, and the black beam then transformed into a spherical shape and jumped away. The quantity of the Insect Race was absolutely greater than the Terminators of the Heavenly Net and was even many times larger, and also more varied than the relatively scarce Terminators. From what can be seen, Rank 5 should be the lowest level inside the Insect Nest Planet, and there might be even lower ranks, but they are likely not involved in fighting, serving instead like laborers or slaves responsible for the maintenance of the Insect Nest Planet''s ecology. A large amount of Divine Artifact Equipment was guided into the Black Hole Transition Attack System operated by Plague, where Thunderbolt type was enhanced by Titan''s Arrow, and Phantom type by Phantom Divine Bow, Curse type naturally by Cursed Armor, along with others like True Dragon type, Sea God type, and so forth, all overloaded and activated. The other side might have many Rank 8 members of the Insect Race, so Qin Muye also had to bring along more than a hundred Rank 8 Titan Divine Race members as a precaution, although he estimated there might only be three to five, but what if? The black beam pierced through the battlefield of the Spirit Monsters and the Insect Race, hitting the Insect Nest Planet precisely. Perhaps the technology was limited, not supporting large-scale world barrier breaches, or possibly because this particular model of the Insect Nest Planet was inferior¡ªafter all, it was just chasing a minor rebel, not likely to really bring out their trump card, more of a golden plating. The underlying principle was the Black Hole formed by Dionysus''s Dark Star causing a transition attack, enduring which would result in spatial tearing, spatial turbulence, and even gravitational disturbance effects. If not endured, it would result in an explosive death. Crack... Watching this scene, Qin Muye knew this wasn''t over yet, really thinking his Black Hole Transition Attack System was just like a regular energy attack? Unfortunately, Qin Muye was currently too busy; otherwise, he certainly would have set aside his current task to study it. Whether they left a corpse or survived, it would depend on the Insect Race''s medical methods being able to suppress the plague. The two naturally cannot be spoken of in the same breath. Qin Muye spent two days taking a trip between the fairy tale stories and Horror Universe, ultimately bringing back nearly a hundred more from the Titan Divine Race¡ªfrom Hercules to Typhon, it was essentially sweeping them all up. If things truly became dire, he could still summon Hades, Cronus, and others to act together. The world barriers shattered, allowing a massive influx of the Insect Race. Fortunately, the Spirit Realm immediately acted as a protective line, promptly blocking the breach and expanding its internal cavity. There were gains to be had¡ªthey had obtained a live engineer sample from Cronus, now kept in the Prison, residing opposite the Iron Blood Warrior. Although the attack was blocked, the energy shields were being sliced by a black beam. Thus, testing their strength was mainly a tactic to instill fear and attract the hatred of the adversaries, ensuring they wouldn''t escape. That''s why he understood it; no wonder the task reward was so high; it was because the difficulty had increased. He had thought it would be stopped, but it went beyond his expectations. He didn''t want to gamble. Bringing more people over was merely a matter of spending some resources and owing some favors. At his level, many things could be owed without being stingy. They reached a consensus in their hearts; there must be skilled individuals in the Demon Soil, otherwise, the shot wouldn''t be so precise. He was no longer dealing with Heavenly Net, an AI that needed development and was prone to being intercepted, but a strategic fortress with a robust system and enormous force behind it. The Three Demons of Greed, Wrath, and Ignorance watched the light beam, naturally sensing its terrifying nature. The next moment, a tremendous roar erupted; a black brilliance faintly emitted a terrifying sense of tearing from the Insect Nest Planet. The next moment, the Plague Shooter immediately opened fire, a black beam piercing the sky exploded, passing directly through the Spirit Realm without encountering any obstacles, as if it had been meticulously calculated. Clearly, the Insect Race wasn''t planning a full-scale attack, just opening a gap and conducting an initial probe. This was normal after all; the higher you go in a pyramid-shaped world, the fewer the numbers naturally become. The Plague Shooter, now mainly in an offensive role since his profession advanced from Rare Level to Epic, was taking action for the first time. This engineer wasn''t the one previously wiped; instead, he was from the original survivors, his mind filled with Knowledge, a spaceship, and plenty of Black Water, now stored in the Supplies Warehouse, waiting for Qin Muye to research later. These weren''t something Heavenly Net could simply manufacture with local materials, so losing one meant a loss¡ªproduction could continue, but the loss was permanent. Naturally, the group of Insect Race was no match for the Spirit Monsters. With the enhancement of Equipment and Attribute Skills, they compared to Rank 7, even though they were originally only Rank 6; annihilating these insects was just a matter of a single Mecha artillery strike; no matter their numbers, the overwhelming power was decisive¡ªa matter of a single shot. If it were Ranks 7 or 8, Qin Muye wouldn''t dare to say so, but these were just a group of Rank 5, definitely just an appetizer. If they got hit once, it might take thirty to fifty years to recover, if at all. This attack targeted space directly; no matter how strong the protections, simply transitioning out was enough; armed with the Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment and Phantom Divine Artifact Equipment, ensuring hits and ignoring obstacles, unaffected by distance for a super-long-range strike. The level of this strike was very high, mainly thanks to the Plague Shooter. His inherent Talent and Skills enhanced his long-range damage, and the Insect Race would likely suffer too, given that the Plage Shooter''s profession was Plague Shooter. If the black hole transition striking system completely tore apart the corpses, that would be good. This naturally couldn''t be added to Plague Shooter''s body, as even he couldn''t bear it; thus, it was added to the black hole transition strike system he wielded. If this shot were fired, the black hole transition strike system would absolutely be scrapped. The entire Endless Abyss mobilized all its weapon systems and protection systems. Normally, if not overloaded, one just receives all normal enhancements from the Divine Artifacts. However, Qin Muye, by further improving it, could make the Divine Artifact Equipment overload and increase its original power; but this also had drawbacks, as it might cause damage to the carried attack systems. Before, he thought it could be intercepted, but after seeing just the tip of the Insect Nest Planet on the ice, Qin Muye felt it probably wouldn''t work. The opponent was simply too vast, and the Spirit Realm definitely couldn''t hold it back. In just a breath, a huge gap was eroded in the energy defense of the Insect Nest Planet. Grandmaster level Arrow Skill, Grandmaster level Ballistic Skill, Grandmaster level Artillery Skill, Grandmaster level Eagle Eye Technique also provided him enough assurance to barely calm his nerves. As a heavy City Defense weapon, it''s not to be underestimated, typically activated only at Level 3 firepower strikes. Chapter 358: Chapter 360: Insect Nest Thinking and Ghost Energy Decryption Chapter 358: Chapter 360: Insect Nest Thinking and Ghost Energy Decryption [Additional update garbled, will restore at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press this chapter to re-download.] "The Dove has decent mobility, but it''s quite like dancing on the edge of a knife. If an 8th rank Insect Race showed up, I''m afraid it would have to come back for revival," Qin Muye said with some concern. "Although they are low level, their genes are encrypted at a high level. Indeed, they are a race specialized in evolution." "Wasn''t the Super-Space Transmission Channel unusable before?" Qin Muye asked with some confusion. "Insect Nest Thought Network? Although I''ve isolated it, there are still remnants." "They''re all low-level Insects. It seems the high-rank Insects on the Insect Nest Planet still look down on us, as, to this point, they''ve only sent reinforcements instead of handling us themselves." "And there''s Ghost Energy... "Qin Muye couldn''t help but remember the Alien Insect from ''Starcraft,'' and he just hoped it wouldn''t involve other settings like the Heavenly Net." "Hiss¡ªwait, if that''s the case, the Great Nether Dynasty is probably going to be chaotic," Qin Muye suddenly realized. "Forget it, whether it''s chaotic or not, if they mess up, I''ll just kill them. But I can also do the opposite," Qin Muye didn''t care whether the Great Nether Dynasty was in chaos or not; he was figuring out how to deal with the Insect Nest Planet now. "Now that the Insect Race has broken the world barriers, some rules have changed; this was just a stroke of brilliance from Headquarters, and unexpectedly, it actually worked." "It must be that the Insects that came aren''t very capable; the utilization rate of the formed Insect Nest Thought Network is too low, even worse than the Demon Insect Dominator." "So that''s it. As low-level Insects, although they possess Ghost Energy, they can''t use it; it''s more used for control and protection." "Originating from the mind''s spiritual energy, it somewhat resembles a Magician''s Divine Thought; however, the Magician is more pure, solely spiritual power, not from the mind." "This is a flaw." "Headquarters suspects it''s due to the world protection mechanism causing spatial coordinates to blur. It could also be due to the rules of the ''Lord Era'' itself. We are Lords, sitting within the server, and without specific measures, we cannot reach the server''s surface, which is the world barriers." "Master, rest assured, Hercules and others have been well-prepared. If they dare let an 8th rank Insect come and intercept, there will be 10 8th rank Titans bringing you back the corpse of this Insect as a specimen," Black Hand said. The Dove was called back and went through the Super-Space Transmission Channel for targeted strikes and guerrilla killings, directly destroying the excavation equipment of the Insect Nest Planet. The epidemic''s long-range attack caused quite a panic on the Insect Nest Planet, even affecting the Insects fighting on the front lines against the Spirit Monsters. Such as Clan uprisings. After all, having experienced high-level micromanagement, encountering such rough operations was indeed a bit uncomfortable. However, Qin Muye was actually also in danger, because there were still two crises, high-dimensional demons and final reincarnation, that hadn''t erupted yet; as for when they would, he didn''t know, he only knew the aftermath of the eruption. Not only that, but also he was trying to carve out more breaches. There were quite a few Insect factions within the Insect Nest Planet, each forming a power, that is, a Clan. The Clans of the Insect Nest aren''t all unified for the Insect Race, otherwise, there wouldn''t be such a special power as Clan. From some of the Insects captured alive and tortured, a lot of information was extracted; at least, the commanding Insects were definitely not weak. From the many responses of the Insect Nest Planet, initially they did not see his raid as a threat. The opponent''s idea was very simple; Qin Muye could see it clearly: it was nothing more than dragging out the battle line to exhaust Qin Muye, as the Insects had a numerical advantage. And the Evil Demons in the Spirit Realm were born from various emotions and were essentially a bunch of lunatics, so the impact was not significant. Moreover, in the Endless Abyss, there is more than one Spirit Monster Hero cavalry like the Dove, it''s just that the Dove has the most experience. It could also be replaced later for guerrilla warfare, and if it really faced an interception, the Super-Space Transmission Channel could timely bring people back. Otherwise, Qin Muye would be groping in the dark. The Black Hand naturally explained a wave. It was as simple as the initial targeting of the Terminators, but the Insect Race was not Terminators. Terminators were puppets that Heavenly Net could modify, whereas the Insect Race seemed to have evolved over millions of years. They couldn''t change their genetic sequences, so once infected, it basically meant annihilation for the entire army. Even if it didn''t work, temporarily blocking the Insect Nest Thought Network was enough to cause changes among these clans. Unfortunately, due to the short time and the limited knowledge of these low-level insects, the current intelligence collection on the Insect Race was limited. A high-rank insect controlled by the Insect Nest Thought Network controlled all insects, and Qin Muye wondered if using this Insect Nest Thought Network as a breakthrough could plunge the entire Insect Nest Planet into chaos? Even if it was controlled by this high-rank insect, there were still self-interests involved. If the Insect Nest Thought Network was gone, would a mutiny occur? Qin Muye did not pay attention to the command center, and the people there were analyzing the battlefield, the Insect Race, and more comprehensively, forming a complete think tank, and he had never interfered. Qin Muye dissected the Insect Race and soon discovered their secrecy regarding their own species. Qin Muye, looking at the rising points, felt ecstatic; the recent move had gone from a probe to a surprise attack. Qin Muye could clearly sense the rigidity of Ghost Energy. Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, as he had no choice, after all, he was no professional. While he was fine with learning and researching, commanding a battle and strategic vision were clearly not his strengths. Low strength, high micromanagement, hence Qin Muye had this thought. Although the Insect Race called this ability Ghost Energy, Qin Muye knew it was definitely not the Ghost Energy from StarCraft but something more dominant. From the data Qin Muye analyzed, it specialized in control, which also meant it was easy to bewitch people. So the only ones who would really hold them back were the groups formed by the Magicians of the Great Nether Dynasty. His inability didn''t mean his subordinates, the Spirit Monster Heroes, couldn''t manage; soon, parts of the Endless Abyss were mobilized. His Spirit Monsters were protected by the Magic Network, unless someone could shake the entire Endless Abyss, their mental and spiritual aspects were impregnable. They probably couldn''t wait for Emperor Shen You to die and be replaced by an Emperor under their control. Unfortunately, whether from aristocratic families or schools, no Magician had survived Emperor Shen You; instead, many had been outlasted by him. He had tried before, but spatial coordinates could not be pinpointed accurately, making him feel as if it were blocked, but how come it worked now? It was only limited to utilization rate. The opponent''s Insect Nest Thought Network was much more powerful than the Demon Insect Dominator. The high utilization rate was probably due to controlling too many insects, leading to over-distribution, and although the controlled were low-rank insects, they were still of the Insect Race, not just mutated bugs like those controlled by the Insect Dominator. After some adjustments, the Insect Race immediately augmented a large number of reinforcements, seemingly infuriated, with strength gradually upgrading from Rank 5 to Rank 6, and occasionally mixing in some of Rank 7. Moreover, the Demon Insect Dominator combined the local Warlock System and some technologies of the Demon Machine Emperor, hence such a high utilization rate. It was probably quite simple to bewitch this group of Magicians for profit. Loyal and patriotic? Ha, too much credit to them. Do they really think Emperor Shen You would protect them? These were all no big issues. Afterward, Qin Muye might even be able to claim the entire Insect Nest Planet. Just by forcing the Insect Nest Planet into a head-to-head confrontation, by then it''s uncertain who would outlast whom. As long as Qin Muye captured enough insect prisoners, analyzing their genetic sequences would be enough to create something specifically targeting the Insect Race, like viruses, biological diseases, biochemical weapons, etc. As for not realizing it? That was impossible; at least the Insect Race''s commanders were at least Rank 8. Reaching that level of power, even Qin Muye, with only a bit of knowledge, had a very high reaction speed, even the command-type Spirit Monster Heroes under him had this capability. The think tank had everything properly arranged, and they dared to counter-kill if the opponent dared to intercept them. He only occasionally suggested things like probing, which also passed the command room''s calculations. Otherwise, a Spirit Monster would have given him suggestions. What he dreaded the most was the Final Reincarnation, because he had witnessed it in those dazzling colors; everything returned to Chaos, and the three crises completely lost their resistance and died violently together. Chapter 359: Chapter 361: Cute Newbie Brain Worm, Getting Beaten Online Chapter 359: Chapter 361: Cute Newbie Brain Worm, Getting Beaten Online [Additional chaotic updates, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover please long press this chapter in the catalog to redownload] "Try contacting the humans of this indigenous world. My ghost energy tells me that they also use a spiritual system," the Brain Worm contemplated before speaking. "The power system is damaged, we lost a large number of worker bees and larvae, a few soldier ants were injured, and some evolution chambers and incubation centers were affected," a ferocious Jumping Worm replied using ghost energy. "Repair the power system as soon as possible," the Brain Worm finally issued the command. "Entering this indigenous world? It won''t be that easy," the Brain Worm remained calm and didn''t irrationally blame the Jumping Worm Clan Leader. "I didn''t expect them to have high-energy weapons; it seems I underestimated this group of natives who accepted the traitors," the Brain Worm''s mental ripples continuously spread. "Have the Insect Queen produce a batch of altered bodies that mimic human aesthetics to further tempt them, letting them provide us with resources." "Yes, I will prepare everything as soon as possible for the Main Brain," the Jumping Worm Clan Leader, although worried, didn''t argue but went down to instruct the Insect Queen to produce altered bodies. "How''s the damage assessment going?" the Brain Worm reined in its anger and then asked. "I will handle this matter. Although the space is locked, they cannot lock the power of the mind. Do you know what is being used to block the world portal?" the Brain Worm confidently stated. "Main Brain, we have insufficient materials; we need to enter that King Level world to gather them," the Jumping Worm Clan Leader reluctantly said. "Main Brain, this might also be quite difficult, the world portal is blocked by those peculiar Beastmen. They possess technology comparable to ours, and it''s not easy to break through their average King Level strength," the Jumping Worm Clan Leader said. "To be precise, it''s a subspace constructed from spiritual energy. Although I can''t fully utilize it, it''s sufficient as a ghost energy amplifier," the Brain Worm explained. The production of 7th Rank Insect Race is not something that can be done casually; even if the Insect Race excels in reproduction, it''s mainly for lower ranks. Such high-rank Insect Race also incurs significant energy costs, and even though powerful, they must adhere to the conservation of energy. This particular Brain Worm''s achievements and qualifications aren''t enough to govern an Insect Nest Planet. If given too many Clans to control, it simply wouldn''t be able to manage. After all, if it still loses in such an overwhelmingly advantageous situation, one can only say this Brain Worm wasn''t meant to succeed. However, the Jumping Worm Clan Leader is also somewhat concerned, especially since the one controlling the Spirit Monster is a capable individual, and he always feels that things may not be as simple as they seem. However, the Jumping Worm Clan Leader didn''t voice these thoughts, pretending not to have considered them. After all, if the opponent truly succeeds, that would mean they''d be his forever superior. And if the opponent rises to great heights, he could also benefit from it; thus, naturally, it''s a matter of turning a blind eye. But if this time proves successful and it''s executed excellently, then the remaining Insect Race Clans will complete him, making it a full Insect Nest Planet. By then, having them send resources to repair the power system would be a minor issue; perhaps even getting them to join him wouldn''t be a problem. And this Brain Worm is from the Main Clan, and as the brain of the Insect Race, it naturally has a suppressing effect on other Insect Races. Otherwise, why wouldn''t they use the numerous weapons in the Insect Nest rather than sending soldier ants to assault, clearly to avoid damaging this subspace. Worker bees are the lowest level of laborers and menial workers, larvae are Insect Race that haven''t evolved yet, and soldier ants are all the combat types of Insect Race, which further divide into Jumping Worms, Spine Snakes, and other species. Fortunately, the Brain Worm is not insane; although angry, it didn''t harm its subordinates. The black hole transit strike system still caused it some damage, nearly tearing it in two, but luckily, due to its formidable strength, it barely survived. The power of the Spirit Monster is quite terrifying. Unless they send their elites, ordinary soldier ants stand no chance, but the elites are only 7th Rank. Although numerous and able to surround and attack, the Spirit Monster side can also enhance from afar. It''s a multi-benefit situation indeed. After hearing this simple report, the Brain Worm''s emotions were tinged with anger, and even its Ghost Energy was somewhat unpredictable. The Brain Worm knew that since a direct attack was impossible, the only option was to revert to the old tactic of division. The enormous Brain Worm, lying within the Insect Nest, was slowly wriggling its tender skin, and the visible tearing sensation was gradually repairing itself. The human hybrid was now a part of the Insect Race, albeit mixed with human genes and modified in appearance, personality, and body structure to make it more human-like. Besides humans, there were various other hybrids, all used as spies or gifts. If it were before, it would have been difficult for the Brain Worm to break through the Space Lock from the other side. However, with Subspace acting as a Ghost Energy amplifier, it didn''t need a big tear¡ªjust quietly ripping a small hole was enough. This way, it could infiltrate the enemy''s rear without alarming them and undetected. An attack was impossible. On the Insect Nest Planet, apart from the Brain Worm and the Jumping Worm Clan Leader, others included the King Worm Clan Leader responsible for communication, combat coordination, fungal carpet laying, and transportation, and the Insect Queen Clan Leader responsible for production and transformation. In reality, the Jumping Worm Clan should have been in charge of combat. Clans differed from one another; for example, the Jumping Worm Clan Leader¡ªabove him was a bigger Jumping Worm Clan. He was merely a vassal divided from it. Like him, there were many vassals. Theoretically, he was only the Clan Leader of a sub-clan, not of the Main Clan. Thus, this Brain Worm needed to prove itself¡ªbut it had not expected to be ambushed right away. Due to lack of experience, it was caught off guard. While other losses were manageable, the damage to the power system was a real problem. It was, after all, the brain of the entire Insect Nest Planet. It had to plan everything. It guessed too that the Brain Worm wanted to use this Subspace for seduction and had sent these human hybrids, who were masters of Ghost Energy and seduction and particularly useful, to human leaders, who favored them. Although it was of the eighth rank, it wasn''t like other members of the Insect Race who possessed strong physiques, which was why it was injured. Especially since the humans of this world practiced a system related to Spiritual Energy and only needed to corrupt the enemy gently with Ghost Energy, everything could then be easily resolved. The Jumping Worm Clan Leader also felt some fear, knowing he had no resistance. Should the Brain Worm decide to vent its frustrations on him, he would have no choice but to endure helplessly. The Jumping Worm Clan Leader was stunned, then said, "A piece of Subspace?" If the timing hadn''t been so bad, he would have thought about calling for help. With the Thunderbolt Divine Artifact Equipment and Phantom Divine Artifact Equipment, ordinary firepower might not match the strength of an overloaded black hole transition system, but it didn''t have range limitations anymore. It even ignored obstacles and increased accuracy, and with the support of other Divine Artifact Equipment, the damage was significant. Because the other party coveted this piece of Subspace¡ªconstructed from Spiritual Energy, which wasn''t common¡ªit would transform the Insect Nest Planet once acquired. This Brain Worm could then undergo a qualitative change to match veteran Brain Worms and also serve as a safety net for the mission. Even if it didn''t capture the traitor, possessing this piece of Subspace would suffice to report completion. Because during evolution, the vocal organs were replaced by the emergence of Ghost Energy, it could only emit meaningless insect sounds. Therefore, communications among the Insect Race mostly used Ghost Energy as a means of interaction. It wasn''t that it was too weak, but it specialized in Ghost Energy, and with its focus entirely on the battlefield, it was caught off guard and couldn''t release Ghost Energy for defense in time. At that moment, the Jumping Worm Clan Leader immediately understood why the Brain Worm had adopted a style different from before. This Brain Worm had been directly transferred from a higher-ranking Brain Worm Clan. Though it reached the eighth rank, it had no command experience, which was why it was put in charge of the pursuit of the traitor: to gain honor and to accumulate some Experience through a relatively simple mission. This Jumping Worm was one of the Clan Leaders of this Insect Nest Planet, also ranking eighth, and in combat, it was a pure Slaughter machine, yet it was still controlled by the Brain Worm. If there were hordes of the seventh rank insects, it might not be effective. A concurrent strike from the Endless Abyss could cause considerable grief to the Insect Race. As for recruiting the major Insect Race Clans, that was simply impossible; these three sub-clans were still assigned by the Brain Worm from the Main Clan. The Clan Leaders of the Main Clan were of the Dominator Level, the ninth rank, extremely rare, and would not leave the great Insect Race world. Chapter 360: Chapter 362: Princess? Wholesale? Chapter 360: Chapter 362: Princess? Wholesale? [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press this chapter to re-download.] "I must prepare what Princess Long needs as soon as possible," Sun Bian said in a low tone, not even sure if he was speaking of his own volition or under some self-induced hypnosis. "Ha, it seems that even Your Majesty is involved in this," Sun Bian sneered. Without a doubt, he knew that the message pertained to Princess Long of the extraterrestrial Human Clan. Otherwise, who would believe the words of an Evil Demon? "It''s worth a try. After all, it''s only some provisions and not Magical Treasure or military equipment. Besides, I am supporting the Human Clan to prevent them from falling victim to that dim-witted ruler and Evil Demon," Sun Bian quickly found his justification. "Extraterrestrial Human Clan? Hiss~ Such appearances!" Sun Bian, as the Family Head of the Sun Family and an Eighth Realm Magician, suddenly felt something during his cultivation. "This extraterrestrial Human Clan Princess once said that if I provided her with Resources to alleviate her urgent needs, she would gift me an extraterrestrial Treasure for cultivation. But is it real or fake?" Although a Level 7 Emperor Shen You is not as powerful as a Level 8 brain worm, the brain worm wouldn''t dare release an alien transformation that targets Emperor Shen You because while it might deceive Qin Muye''s monitoring System when targeting Level 6, it would not be so easy for Level 7. At first, he thought he was bewitched by a Spirit Realm Demon, but he soon realized that wasn''t the case. After all, he couldn''t send it to the outer space. After all, he was relishing both wealth and beauty, completely unaware that he had completely lost the ability to make sound judgments about things. It was not rigid control; he retained his complete self-awareness, but his personality had become akin to that of a bootlicker or LSP, where if the little head controls the big head, he can disregard everything else. And he indicated that he would go there too. Moreover, he directly broke through to the Ninth Realm and became a powerful Ninth Realm Magician, thanks to a piece of Outer Heaven Mysterious Gold. And because he became a Ninth Realm Magician, his power surged; guided by an Insect Race alien transformation, he began to harbor some inappropriate thoughts. However, he soon began to cultivate, and using his Divine Thought, he immediately connected with the extraterrestrial Human Clan Princess. Moreover, because of Emperor Shen You''s strength, the Insect Race did not dare to plant alien transformations near him. The Ghost Energy of the Insect Race is a product of a Higher Energy Level world, and it completely overwhelms the Divine Thoughts of magicians, much like a lower-dimensional strike. Unless the Warlock Dynasty ascends to a Level 9 world, Ghost Energy will easily corrode and deceive Divine Thoughts. From the current situation, Sun Bian naturally reaped both career and love, and considering he was ninety-three, such a gain was quite extraordinary. But it was certain that he was completely controlled by the Insect Race, precisely when his spirit was at its weakest. It wasn''t until the connection was broken that he finally calmed down. The other party praised him for his swift gathering of provisions, the very person she had set her sights on, and then instructed Sun Bian to proceed with positioning and teleportation. To the Insect Nest Planet, it was only a trivial gain, but for Sun Bian, it was a considerable fortune, not to mention the addition of a beauty. Then the thought of her exquisite body made him burn with desire. He didn''t notice anything wrong with his thoughts. If it had happened before, the first thing he would think of in such a situation was being seduced by an Evil Demon and his Divine Thought being tainted. Supporting his waist as he rose, Sun Bian''s face was somewhat pale. He glanced at the ''extraterrestrial Human Clan Princess'' lying on the bed, who had nearly drained him. He had no idea it had been so many years since he had been as crazed as he was today, as if he had lost his mind and couldn''t get enough. Moreover, Emperor Shen You was constantly surrounded by reflections of the Spirit Realm Three Demons'' greed, anger, and delusion, which he could not eliminate; after all, these were part of his emotions and desires. If he were truly free of wants and desires, then Emperor Shen You would no longer be human. What''s more important are those who, without seeking fame or personal gain, declared they did not aspire to be the primary wife and were willing to be a concubine, as long as they could secretly supply materials to help the extraterrestrial Human Clan fight against the Evil Demon Spirit Monster. Fortunately, in the end, the ''extraterrestrial Human Clan Princess'' let him go, otherwise he might have been left as nothing but a dried-up corpse by now. After some communication with the other party, he learned that the woman was the Princess Long of the extraterrestrial Human Clan who had fallen on hard times and had been intercepted by a Demon, who now wished to capture and humiliate them all. What happened next, naturally, became somewhat 404. Basically, some influential courtiers, powerful school leaders, and heads of wealthy families each had an extraterrestrial Human Clan Princess, who not only were beautiful and gentle but also had skills and vast wealth that kept them coming back for more, gifting them Outer Heaven Mysterious Gold right away to help them break through. Unfortunately, they were not at the same level, and Sun Bian simply had no ability to resist. What he didn''t know was that he was not the only one reaping both career and romantic success. But now things were different, their intellects clouded, utterly enchanted and bewitched, they naturally agreed. Sun Bian, delighted, stroked his goatee; never had he thought that at ninety-three, he would still encounter true love. The Demon Machine Emperor''s Outer Heavens were still within the world, whereas the Insect Race''s ''beyond the world'' that deceived Sun Bian was actually outside of it, so without a special method, it was impossible to break through Qin Muye and the Spirit Realm Three Demons'' blockade and send things out. The former was a beautiful extraterrestrial princess of the Human Clan, while the latter were Evil Demons and Spirit Monsters. Although the other party painted a pretty picture, and Sun Bian was tempted, if he really had to act, there had to be tangible benefits involved. Although it wasn''t explicitly mentioned, Sun Bian was, nevertheless, extremely excited. Sun Bian couldn''t help but think of the Demon Soil in the heavens, rumored to be working together with the Spirit Realm to fend off extraterrestrial enemies. Although Sun Bian lusted after the other''s body and power, once the connection was severed, he began to weigh the benefits. Sun Bian recognized at a glance that it was the same extraterrestrial princess of the Human Clan, appearing as if a swallow returning to the woods. So the positioning was quickly set up, the supplies vanished in place, and where the supplies had been stored stood a beautiful woman. Therefore, he hesitated, unsure of whom to trust. So at the start, demands would have to be made for something of little importance, while also providing a generous reward. They were not worried about being exposed, for as mutant bodies, their strength was 7th-level, and they excelled at concealing themselves; thus, they would not be detected unless faced directly by Emperor Shen You; otherwise, a Divine Thought scan would reveal nothing amiss. Otherwise, how could he hook the other party? If it had been before the Warlocks were eroded by the Ghost Energy, they were more likely to swallow the bait sweetly offered, then deal in empty promises and platitudes, never conceding an iota of benefit. If there were no real benefits, just like a carrot dangled in front of a donkey, Sun Bian wouldn''t have paid any attention. Because what his Divine Thought revealed was a charming, winsome lady in revealing attire, exuding a fragrance that left him feeling enchanted to the point of ecstasy, as if he were ascending to heaven. To take the pre-emptive is to give first. After which, naturally, it was to ascend the throne as king, considering the extraterrestrial princess of the Human Clan had said her father the Emperor had died in the chaos of war, and her imperial brothers had not survived either, leaving only several delicate princesses and the still charming Empress. In their exchanges, Sun Bian felt more and more that this extraterrestrial princess of the Human Clan was interested in him, even implying that he was her destined true love and that if he helped her escape the crisis, she would be willing to unite with him in matrimony. Being a Warlock of the Eighth Realm and the helmsman of the Sun Family, although he was influenced, his Divine Thought still made him sense something was amiss. In the art of deception, you must first provide the victim with a little sweetness; otherwise, they are just empty promises... There are those who fall for it, but the Insect Race is not stingy. As long as Sun Bian is willing to cooperate, a small profit is not a problem. The Insect Race was no fool either; they wouldn''t let the other party handle various rare items from the start. As the leader of a power, it wasn''t possible to be truly blinded by beauty, and the influence of Ghost Energy was also not dared to be too deep, for fear of being noticed by Qin Muye. This plunged the cognitively offline Sun Bian into a rose-tinted fantasy. But for now, these mutant bodies of the Insect Race were all in a dormant state because they still needed to collect more intelligence to feed back to the Insect Nest Planet, to serve as data for the brain worms. As long as Sun Bian was willing to help, then... In any case, Sun Bian was completely taken in by this extraterrestrial princess of the Human Clan. Being the leader of a vast family, the supplies the Insect Race needed were quickly prepared, yet Sun Bian also found himself in trouble. Chapter 361: Chapter 363: Ghost Energy Seed, Incubator of Thoughts Chapter 361: Chapter 363: Ghost Energy Seed, Incubator of Thoughts [Additional corrupt data detected, restoration by 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] "..." Qin Muye was at a loss for words. Had he not anticipated that the Insect Race would act so quickly? "Transform it into a virus type, using the Insect Nest Thought Network directly as a breeding ground, might be worth a try, yet the optimization difficulty has increased." "Still need some modifications, otherwise, if you ask me to deploy Ghost Energy Seeds one by one, it probably won''t be an easy task. It''s best to utilize the brain worm''s Insect Nest Thought Network." "Alright, what seems normal is the biggest abnormality, let''s just conclude that the Great Nether Dynasty has lost its defenses due to full infiltration by the Insect Race." "Could it be the Insect Race that made a move? No way, my Protection is flawless, and I haven''t detected anything wrong recently," Qin Muye frowned. "Perhaps, I could think of a different method?" "What do you mean?" Qin Muye asked. "Didn''t you speculate before that the Great Nether Dynasty might plunge into chaos? Based on the analysis, there''s a 70% probability that the Insect Race made a move. The reason for such obvious flaws is likely due to the opposing brain worm''s immaturity and lack of experience," "Then rule out those Evil Spirits in the Spirit Realm; with their little brains, they wouldn''t be thinking about me," "Next would be the Insect Race on the other side, those who would think about me are likely on the battlefield or simply strategizing from afar, they don''t have the leisure to think about me." "What''s the unusual activity?" Qin Muye felt this was no trivial matter, or else they wouldn''t have come to him. "The remaining 30% might be due to Emperor Shen You''s high-pressure policies and some clans and sects'' dissatisfaction for not participating in the war to reap rewards, potentially wanting to rebel which may be some form of communication," "First, rule out the Spirit Monsters; they wouldn''t mention me for no reason." "So, it is the Great Nether Dynasty?" "At the same time, many clans, sects, and even high-ranking officials have purchased a lot of stuff. Although the types differ, the timing was strikingly simultaneous, never exceeding three hours," Black Hand threw a data report to Qin Muye. "Using force could also work, but it would raise suspicions unless we make the other party think it''s just a normal attack..." "Yes, just notify Emperor Shen You directly and let him handle it," Black Hand simply stated. "Is there a solution?" Qin Muye asked. "Master, there seems to be unusual activity in the Great Nether Dynasty," Black Hand said. "It just emerged recently, what''s the situation? With Emperor Shen You overseeing, massive press outbursts are unlikely, and this nagging doesn''t feel like a loss of control in public opinion, but rather like it''s targeting me." "Lately, I feel like someone is talking about me..." Qin Muye scratched his head while he was working on breaking down Ghost Energy and the Insect Nest Thought Network, feeling quite puzzled. Others might not notice, after all, it''s just akin to a feudal society, a matter leaning towards commerce, belonging to the despised professions, Magicians definitely would not care about it. However, he felt that the recent mentions of him were likely accurate, for a simple reason: this feeling has appeared more than once, indicating that there indeed are many people massively thinking about him or talking behind his back. But then again, since it''s under Emperor Shen You''s jurisdiction, he can''t exactly handle it himself. Yet this leads to another issue... how could he implant these Ghost Energy Seeds into every member of the Insect Race? Moreover, this seed also embodies ambition, greed, self-interest, among other emotions and desires. Both high-rank and low-rank members of the Insect Race, upon obtaining it, would instinctively retain it without reporting to the brain worm. But as Spirit Monsters educated across different eras possess diverse thoughts, they can spot the difference immediately. Naturally, if the Great Nether Dynasty indeed deteriorates because of this, Qin Muye wouldn''t mind lending them a hand by remotely turning the entire Great Nether Dynasty into scorched earth from the sky. Of course, transformation into Demon creatures is the final stage. Qin Muye estimates that it won''t reach that stage because prior to this, various actions such as rebellion and uprising would plunge the entire Insect Nest Planet into chaos. In about a month or so, Qin Muye could take control through the Ghost Energy Seeds. By then, no matter what schemes they have, what use will they have if they''re all dead? Luckily, the opponent is just a level 8 and an unskilled brain worm; otherwise, Qin Muye couldn''t even have developed this Ghost Energy Seed. If they couldn''t resist, they would likely end up using the brain bugs to control their Insect Nest Thought Network to nourish their own Ghost Energy Seeds, and afterward... overthrow the hierarchy. The first step was to temporarily shut down the entire Insect Nest Thought Network, which was no simple task, then they could distribute the seeds. Within the Great Nether Dynasty, there were many lesser followers, and naturally, a slew of Spirit Monster spies were implanted in their ranks to monitor them. Such large powers had at least a dozen, if not hundreds of these spies. And the reason they would procure was also likely due to deceitful tactics, starting with a sweet date. Shutting down the Insect Nest Thought Network was just the first step; next, they had to implant the Ghost Energy Seeds into all the bodies of the Insect Race. Well then, directly employing the principle of whoever pollutes, governs; whoever develops, protects. The mastermind simply voiced the think tank''s speculation. Based on the worst outcome, since the others had made their move, Qin Muye wondered if he should act too? Only if the situation was truly beyond salvation would Qin Muye take action, as he suspected that the final Reincarnation and the Great Nether Dynasty were connected. Before resolving the Insect Race invasion and the high-dimensional demons, Qin Muye wouldn''t rashly act out of fear. Qin Muye took a brief look and felt an ominous sensation. Qin Muye raised an eyebrow; there were just four forces involved, him, the Spirit Realm, and the incessantly fighting Insect Race, leaving only the internally chaotic Great Nether Dynasty. Qin Muye suddenly realized something¡ªif it was sent by him, would the Insect Race within the Insect Nest Planet really trust it? Qin Muye naturally knew this convenience, but was the technology formed by the Insect Race''s Ghost Energy really that easy to crack? Three hours might seem long, but in the same report, it looked glaring. So, a different approach was needed, like making them think there was a problem with the brain bugs, which led them to acquire this particular Ghost Energy Seed, and also through Psychological Suggestion, making them believe it was unique to them alone. So, they definitely went with whatever worked best, not caring about any scheming or underhanded tricks; solving the issue was what mattered most. He wasn''t involved in intelligence nor was he a part of the think tank, so he could only ask the mastermind first. He hadn''t considered these points before, after all, he had only been focused on breaking the deadlock, so this was a bit embarrassing. He knew that a loss of control over public opinion within the Great Nether Dynasty wouldn''t affect him, as it really couldn''t touch him. You should know that the purchase by powerful forces was scheduled, and most were delivered straight to the door, clearly indicating a problem. You should know that Qin Muye releasing the Ghost Energy Seed wasn''t just a simple release; it involved giving all the Insect Race integrated into this Insect Nest Thought Network a Ghost Energy Seed that could form a brand new Insect Nest Thought Network, controlled by the receiver. You should know only the things that could affect him would trigger an Inspiration. Since the Ghost Energy Seeds would be detected by the Insect Nest Thought Network before being implanted in the Insect Bodies, Qin Muye needed to find a solution. Ghost Energy and the Insect Nest Network were closely related, so if he wanted to crack it, he naturally had to start from Ghost Energy. As long as he disabled the opponent''s Insect Nest Network, other things aside, it would definitely cause tremendous disruption. This was akin to everyone suddenly becoming a millionaire, followed by someone appearing to take away your wealth. This was an Inspiration bestowed by his Talent, sometimes accurate, sometimes not; whether it was accurate depended on the situation. Did they really think it was just a Ghost Energy Seed? This seed was mixed with Qin Muye''s ineffable power. If they couldn''t resist the temptation and let this seed sprout, they would inevitably descend into the Abyss, eventually mutating into a terrifying demon. The mastermind brought him a piece of news, neither too big nor too small, while he was making adjustments. Whether they could withstand it afterward was another matter. However, this required time and coordination between internal and external factors, primarily targeting the ideological erosion of the Insect Race. As for rebellion, the likelihood was small. Even giving these aristocratic schools a hundred doses of courage, they wouldn''t dare to act against Emperor Shen You, so it was most likely that they were controlled by the brain bugs. As an ordinary person, he naturally didn''t have any unyielding spirit of a strong person, nor the odd setting where backing down in strength meant never becoming stronger again. Chapter 362: Chapter 364: Are you saying that the people opposite us are fewer? Chapter 362: Chapter 364: Are you saying that the people opposite us are fewer? [Additional chaotic characters, recovery at 3:50 am, if unable to recover, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] ... "How many Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race are there? Have you found out?" Qin Muye brought this up again. "What''s the Insect Race planning?" Qin Muye could only pin his hopes on the intelligence system to have some findings. "Apart from the Brain Worm playing the role of the hive mind, there are three others: the Jumping Worm, the King Worm, and the Insect Queen. As clan leaders of subordinate clans, they are all of the Eighth Rank, with a total of only four members, but if provided with enough resources, the Insect Queen can produce Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race." "Wait, how long does it take for the Insect Queen to produce an Eighth Rank member of the Insect Race?" Qin Muye suddenly interrupted the other person. "Right." "Okay, go ahead with that plan. Try not to attract attention," Qin Muye instructed. "Perhaps mass production is not feasible, but limited production should not be a problem. According to the data we''ve gathered, if we use all the resources of an Insect Nest Planet under extreme conditions, the Insect Queen could produce around a thousand Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race." "Perhaps that Brain Worm has something..." "It is said that the power system of the Insect Nest Planet has been damaged, which was caused by the last surprise attack, hence they need resources to repair it." "It seems there really is a problem. It''s not just those noble clans and schools that have fallen prey but even my trusted ministers," Emperor Shen You''s eyes flashed with a hint of cold sharpness. "Summon Grand Secretary Bai Lv," Emperor Shen You immediately thought of Bai Lv. Although Bai Lv could not be considered an isolated minister or a confidant, he was indeed a very useful tool. ''No direct response, just a mention of acknowledging it,'' the Shadow responded. Emperor Shen You''s reply was very formal and even ornate in diction, but boiling it down it really just meant ''I know.'' "Then why don''t we just go for a decapitation strike? We have more than a hundred Eighth Rank individuals on our side. If we burst in and capture all four Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race, wouldn''t the entire Insect Nest Planet be without any threat at all? Moreover, the other side has damaged their power system, so they can''t even flee." Qin Muye spotted this blind spot. "What did Emperor Shen You say?" Qin Muye casually asked. "So you''re saying, right now inside the entire Insect Nest Planet, there are actually only four Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race?" Qin Muye asked. "The operation is already in progress. Bombardment of the Insect Nest Planet is conducted daily, but what''s strange is that they haven''t used long-range weapons to counterattack, mostly just intercepting. Something is off about that." "Because what was bombed wasn''t just the corresponding power system but also some supplies." "Is there a solution?" Qin Muye knew that producing a thousand Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race required tremendous resources, which needed to be addressed first. "Bomb it again, this time targeting the Insect Race''s warehouse. But don''t destroy it completely, to prevent them from becoming desperate. As long as we prevent them from producing too many Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race, that will suffice. It will also make it easier for us to accumulate points." "Before that, we need to find out who is behind them, or it wouldn''t be right to attack," Emperor Shen You would not act as Qin Muye did, based merely on his whims. "Afterward, the Insect Queen will die, and the Insect Nest Planet will be depleted. Also, according to our estimations, the Brain Worm currently doesn''t have control over so many Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race, otherwise, it wouldn''t need the clan leaders'' help. Hence they can''t produce a thousand Eighth Rank members of the Insect Race at once because doing so would also lead to their demise." Originally there was no justification to take action, but now there is. After all, the other side is just breaking through, with no evidence that they are secretly colluding with foreign species. So taking action will definitely stir public resentment. It turns out, the intelligence system did yield some results, having gathered specific information regarding the Insect Race. That Brain Worm inside the Insect Nest Planet might not be much in terms of strength, but if it had half the experience of the Demon Insect Dominator, they would be much harder to defeat. If it hadn''t been for their overwhelming strength against the Demon Insect Dominator, they might not have been able to overpower that old silver Brain Worm. Everyone knew the Dominator was adept in mind control, but no one expected it to possess such a formidable body as well. The opposing side is still growing and presently not worthy of great power, so the utilization rate of each species under its command is not high, which gives Qin Muye an opportunity. Afterward, Emperor Shen You''s gaze swept over the eunuchs and palace maids attending him, his expression contemplative. Was someone among them being controlled too? Otherwise, not to mention a thousand, even a hundred would be a headache for him. Otherwise, would it ever be possible for a power to grow large and still remain as simple as a small village? Black Hand was mentioning quantities, and Qin Muye felt a tingle in his scalp. It was indeed a great power¡ªbeing able to produce a thousand Eighth Rank creatures was more than the number he currently had. Black Hand relayed some suggestions from the command center. Interests were what he should consider, with rationality leading the way more often than not, instead of sentiment. Qin Muye guessed that this Eighth Rank brain worm had likely been born at this rank, because if it had truly climbed up from low ranks to its current status, it definitely wouldn''t rely on such nai?ve tactics. Qin Muye was thinking that the previous sneak attack must have had some effect; at least it wasn''t as powerless as he originally imagined. He had always believed that the attack only caused a minor scratch, but now it seemed more like it broke a bone. If it wasn''t for the fact that they couldn''t join the Insect Nest Thought Network, the Spirit Monsters might have been able to gather more intelligence. This was a special kind of secrecy, just like if someone else disguised as a Spirit Monster came to Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss, they would be exposed for the lack of Magic Network presence. If it were all linked together, indeed he could have been completely deceived. Divine Thought swept over the list provided by the other party. At first glance, it seemed alright, but upon closer inspection, he found issues. Emperor Shen You quickly received Qin Muye''s message. His first thought was that it was impossible, but he soon came around to the idea that nothing was truly impossible. Although it was now clear that the opposing brain worm might just be a newbie, it was important not to harbor any contempt or disdain. Caution was key, especially since it was an Eighth Rank creature. Even as the concentrator of power, Emperor Shen You sometimes found that he couldn''t do whatever he wanted. He thought through even more than Qin Muye did. Taking advantage of this situation, he could directly implement reforms and eradicate the ills of the clans and schools. All he needed was to swing the blade quickly enough. He knew the thoughts of his ministers well¡ªthose who served the country and the people truly existed, but they were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. He estimated that he could only find such young idealists among the new recruits, but unfortunately, by the time they gained sufficient ability, their initial zeal would have long been lost. He trusted in Emperor Shen You''s political acumen, but the problem was that the Insect Race wouldn''t play by these rules. Even though Emperor Shen You was the strongest of the Great Nether Dynasty, he had to consider the political impact more often. He couldn''t just arrest someone because they were problematic¡ªhe needed evidence. Hearing this, Qin Muye didn''t relax too much. It was true there would be a price to pay, but he feared the other party might resort to a fight to the death. Upon hearing this, Qin Muye felt that Emperor Shen You must have some scheme in mind, likely up to no good. It was only because the structure of Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss was unique that he could act without restraint. For other Lords, they naturally had to balance the complex relationships among heroes, factions, and the like in their ranks. Therefore, he was now considering whom to send to handle this matter. It didn''t matter if the other party was being controlled, but once interests clashed, many things had to be done against one''s will. The "people" here certainly did not refer to commoners, but rather the foundation of his rule over the Great Nether, the clans, and schools. This made Black Hand stiffen; it seemed to make sense... Why hadn''t the command center brought this up? This puzzled Black Hand, who then said, "I am not sure, but it won''t be a short time." This put him instantly on alert. It wasn''t the strengthening of these people he feared but their inexplicably rapid progression. Most of these individuals were previously Eighth Realm Magicians, and now they had all become Ninth Realm Magicians. Every single one had a Divine Thought that was focused and unbreakably strong, not at all like they had just broken through. Such a situation could be seen as either significant or trivial, depending on how the other side played their cards. However, Black Hand had not finished speaking and continued to add. He had to consider the backlash of a failure, so naturally, he couldn''t resort to force; instead, he had to use the blade to quell the backlash, which was why the Grand Secretary was tasked with this. When involved with power, many things take a different turn. It''s less about family ties or love, but more about balance and the craft of politics. As for how exactly things would be done, it was certainly not something that would be disclosed. After all, the other party was an old politician¡ªas one might say, an ancient fox spirit¡ªwho would never let slip even a hint. As an Emperor, being suspicious was a natural instinct; the Emperor was a loner. Emperor Shen You used to disbelieve this, but later on, he came to accept it as truth. Chapter 363: Chapter 365: Then Strike Directly at Their Lair! Chapter 363: Chapter 365: Then Strike Directly at Their Lair! [Additional update error message, will restore at 3:50 AM if unable to recover please press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Sigh, it seems I need to enhance my strength quickly, otherwise everything I do is hindered, if I were Level 8... then I''d still be stuck at home..." "It was originally calculated that way, but now that you''ve caught me, naturally it doesn''t count anymore." Qin Muye sighed, as he hadn''t expected this to happen. "I would have to upgrade all of my team to Level 8, then I wouldn''t have to worry about this anymore." "Dionysus, next time you talk about a life-or-death crisis, please don''t exaggerate, how can this be considered a life-or-death crisis..." Hercules said somewhat speechlessly. "Mhm, okay, but the matter is resolved, they''re preparing to leave first," Hercules said. "Indeed, in the face of absolute power, all schemes and tricks are futile." "Do you have any more requests? Do you need me to deal with these four hideous insects for you?" Hercules asked. "Alright, I''ll have gifts prepared for each person and have them sent back," Qin Muye hadn''t expected the Titan Divine Race to be in such a hurry. "No need for now, please help me confine these four insects first." Qin Muye notified Black Hand to upgrade the Prison to Level 8, otherwise they wouldn''t be able to hold these Level 8 members of the Insect Race. However, due to their own strength limitations, the Spirit Realm Three Demons were extremely cautious, fearing being swept away by the passing Titan Divine beings. However, most of these Titan Divines were actually those that followed Cronus to the Horror Universe, so Qin Muye naturally didn''t insist on keeping them, simply sending each a generous gift. He couldn''t possibly let them work for nothing, could he? It wasn''t that the command center didn''t mention it, but they had underestimated the strength of Level 8, especially when they had the numerical advantage. Apart from him, Prometheus and the three Hundred-Handed Giants also didn''t plan to just leave like that. Having dealt with these matters, more than half a day had passed. If it hadn''t been for Qin Muye winning the Matrix World, killing the Heavenly Net would have been extremely difficult and dangerous, not to mention that even without the Matrix, Qin Muye still had to sweep through half the world to end it. Later, he received a message from the Spirit Realm Three Demons, but it wasn''t sent directly to Qin Muye, rather it contacted Black Hand, as the Three Demons didn''t have the capability to penetrate the defenses of the Endless Abyss directly. And they still had to interrogate some matters, like why they weren''t using long-range weapons and solely sending the Insect Race to attack, which although in line with the characteristics of the Insect Race, didn''t make sense logically. Moreover, the crisis of a suspected high-dimensional demon originating from the Spirit Realm had to be addressed, in case a slip-up caused an outbreak, it would land in Qin Muye''s hands and he would have enough time to respond and prevent it in advance. Otherwise, Typhon and the others wouldn''t be so eager to return. They probably would wait until the Insect Nest Planet was cleared before coming to inquire, rather than fleeing before it was finished. Well, this apocalyptic crisis was deemed insignificant by a group of Level 8 Titan Divine beings, with Hercules probably thinking it wasn''t as tough as dealing with the Heavenly Net. It was not easy to capture the Spirit Realm, and they might as well take advantage of this opportunity to seize it, otherwise there may not be such a good chance later. Hercules didn''t say much, the others wanted to return first, but he wasn''t in a hurry, preferring to relax here with Qin Muye. Ji Shan needed the Spirit Realm, so might as well take it for himself now. He quickly checked the messages from Black Hand, which were about the Spirit Realm Three Demons inquiring about the battle, as the movement caused by a hundred or so Titan Divines entering the Insect Nest Planet was not small, and naturally couldn''t be hidden from the Three Demons. Both had different focal points, and if it weren''t for Qin Muye''s quick reaction, who knows if he would have had to proceed with the previous steady step-by-step approach. With the capture of the Brain Bug and the absence of its command, all Insect Race members at the frontlines plunged into chaos. Without the guidance of the Insect Nest Thought Network, they were indeed in disarray. Due to the previous intimidation by Hercules and the others, the greedy, wrathful, and ignorant three demons couldn''t make up their minds, not knowing the details of Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss, they certainly wouldn''t make any rash moves, only to continue being wrapped up by Qin Muye. The Spirit Monsters at the frontlines benefited the most as a large number of them directly stormed into the Insect Nest Planet, and the situation was instantly reversed. Who knows how long that would take. The psionic energy of the brain bugs had virtually no effect on the Titan Divine Race, not even a splash. Their usual madness was nothing but a cover. Anyone who took it seriously would be the real fool. Qin Muye had no intention of replying. Did he not see Hercules and the others dragging the brain bug back? They simply wanted to use this topic to probe into the situation of the Titan Divine Race. Qin Muye pretended to be oblivious, which sometimes proved to be quite useful. Qin Muye estimated that killing these four Level 8 members of the Insect Race marked one phase, and exterminating all the remaining insects on the Insect Nest Planet would be another phase. Qin Muye never thought about shamelessly claiming that ''Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures should be possessed by those with virtue.'' His simplistic desire was to seize the Spirit Realm and conveniently kill the Three Demons of greed, hatred, and delusion. Qin Muye was helpless; how could he have known this thing would cause such a disaster. Social proprieties still mattered. If he were to send someone back so directly, it would certainly turn into a full-blown incident. When they stormed in, no need for tactics; with Level 8 power, they swaggered in and swaggered out, taking four Level 8 insectoids back just like that. The black hand naturally dealt with the matter. Qin Muye also went along for the ride. Since he had brought them, he had to at least see them off, right? As it turned out, Qin Muye''s suggestion was quite constructive. At least, when over a hundred Titans invaded the Insect Nest Planet, the Insect Queen was overwhelmed before she could produce Level 8 insects, and even the brain bugs were taken. Even though these Level 8 insects were dealt with, it didn''t mean it was over. The Insect Nest Planet still needed to be cleared, and the number of inhabitants there was likely nearly a hundred billion. Therefore, even if the Spirit Monsters went in and killed the enemy, it would still take several months to completely eradicate them. So both Qin Muye and the command center regarded the brain bugs as difficult to kill as Sky Net, but in reality, this was not the case. Thus, to contact Qin Muye, one could only use the communication device set up by the black hand, which then relayed messages. They aren''t wrong about being undying; however, there are many ways to deal with the undying, and, at the very least, they wouldn''t dare provoke beings stronger than themselves. Compared to others, they were actually much closer to Qin Muye, especially the three Hecatoncheires, who highly approved of such a junior like Qin Muye. At least they never felt discriminated against, as the majority of the Titan Divine Race did not have much regard for them, mainly due to their ugly appearance. It''s best not to bother with such matters; otherwise, anything said could potentially give the game away... though leaking information isn''t really an issue. However, Qin Muye did have his little schemes. One must understand that the Insect Race consisted not only of combat-ready soldier ants but also a large number of workers and larvae, which were even more numerous. Qin Muye realized that the comprehensive strength of the Insect Nest Planet far surpassed that of the Sky Net Era. Then it dawned on him - why is Sky Net so tough to kill? Because Sky Net is a smart AI, unlike brain bugs or any other insects, it lacks the unique abilities of an AI. In combat, the Insect Race may indeed have the upper hand, but when facing powerful opponents, their ability to withstand pressure is different. This reduced Qin Muye''s contact with the outside world, so he didn''t have to worry about being secretly attacked. Secondly, Qin Muye didn''t want to be disturbed by people during his studying or experiments, as such interruptions could ruin everything. Therefore, he decided to put off dealing with the Three Demons of greed, hatred, and delusion until after he had taken care of the Insect Nest Planet, then he would take his time to deal with them. Having great power, combined with a few insignificant ideas, directly resolved a massive crisis of destruction... After capturing the four distinct-looking insects, the Insect Race Invasion ¡¤ Insect Nest Planet operation''s progression jumped directly to three completed phases; only two more Divine Artifacts were left to be collected. Such haste in coming and going clearly indicated that the battles in the Horror Universe were also quite urgent. Even though Cronus said it was nothing when Qin Muye arrived, it was probably just not to collapse the strong figure he had constructed in front of Qin Muye. They naturally referred to Typhon and other members of the Titan Divine Race. They couldn''t exactly mingle with Qin Muye like Hercules could. Each one of these Titan Divines was a veteran Level 8 with a wealth of combat experience. Had the brain bug not timely used its ghost energy for defense, it would have likely been smacked to death on the spot by Hercules'' palm. As villains, they must exhibit the style of betraying each other. Chapter 364: Chapter 366: It Seems Correct to Use "Strip" as a Measure Word Chapter 364: Chapter 366: It Seems Correct to Use "Strip" as a Measure Word [Additional update error code; service will be restored at 3:50. If recovery fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download it.] "???" Qin Muye''s face screamed ''what the hell'', he could understand if something happened to Emperor Shen You, but why involve the Greedy, Wrathful, and Foolish Three Demons? "Ah... I don''t really mind, it''s just that I can''t turn into a member of the Insect Race with my current situation," Qin Muye said somewhat helplessly. To become one, you at least need to be a carbon-based life form, but Qin Muye wasn''t even sure which category he''d fall into. "However, if you''re talking about a Brain Worm, I did kill one. I just want to ask, I shouldn''t have offended you, right?" Qin Muye spoke leisurely. "Unless you transform into the Insect Race, no matter how much you study, you can''t decipher what you want." The Brain Worm''s tone was seductive. "All the families and schools in various places have rebelled, even some of the ministers have declared Emperor Shen You to be a Tyrant, a foolish ruler." "Okay, I''ll communicate with them about it," Qin Muye naturally agreed, as this wasn''t a big deal for him. "It''s somewhat similar to the Magicians'' Divine Thought, only that Ghost Energy has a slightly higher Energy Level. Interesting, perhaps it was precisely because of the Demon Insect Dominator that this world came into existence." "Too bad, Ghost Energy is inherent to us, the Insect Race." "No, but the traitor is here," the Brain Worm weakly replied. "Then let''s push this back for now; we''ll make plans after clearing out the Insect Nest Planet," Qin Muye didn''t want to gamble and didn''t dare to, so he naturally refused. "Was that traitor killed by you?" The Brain Worm was locked in Prison, and because of the unique rules of the Lord Era, it couldn''t break free at all, unless it advanced to tier 9, but clearly, it didn''t have the makings of a protagonist, so neither bursting seeds nor screaming for liberation would work. "Oh, right, Shadow, have someone slaughter the King Worm and the Jumping Worm and exchange them for a Treasure Box. I have no use for these two, and if they expire later, that would be less than ideal," Qin Muye suddenly realized that they were of no use to him and decided to simply slaughter them. "Now, with the power of millions, they are heading towards Ding''an City trying to force Emperor Shen You to abdicate." "Hiss~ using ''stick'' as a quantifier still makes me slightly uncomfortable," Qin Muye chuckled. "I suspect something might have happened to Emperor Shen You, so I thought of undercutting the Greedy, Wrathful, and Foolish Three Demons first," Shadow said. "I would like to ask Hercules, Prometheus, and Hecate to help us capture the Spirit Realm Three Demons. After all, with the Spirit Realm present, these three Great Demons are not so easy to catch. Their Undying feature might be a bit weak, but it certainly isn''t empty," Shadow made his request. "You know we haven''t finished dealing with the Insect Race invasion. If another crisis breaks out, we won''t be able to spare any hands." "Makes sense, what do you need?" Qin Muye felt this was a good thing. "This... we''re not sure either, but if we make the first move, there''s a chance to avoid it by locking up the Greedy, Wrathful, and Foolish Three Demons, at least there would be no obstacles in the whole world," Shadow wasn''t sure either, because Qin Muye''s scenarios were also possible. "I know this, I''m not interested in Ghost Energy, only in the Insect Nest Thought Network. To be honest, that''s your Brain Worms'' Talent. Although it''s based on Ghost Energy, so I can only research Ghost Energy first," Qin Muye explained. "This rebellion is not simple; it seems someone is secretly coordinating and fueling it, otherwise such a large-scale situation couldn''t have arisen," Shadow emphasized again. "Master, the Great Nether Dynasty is in trouble," Shadow hurried over and whispered. No matter how many there are, tier 6 is no match for tier 7. Having its brain dissected, the Brain Worm didn''t feel much. The Insect Race itself lacked a pain reception system and instead could remain very calm: "You want to unravel the secrets of Ghost Energy?" After all, beneath his own skin was an Abyss, not a proper human. But he thought Shadow made a good point. He had been coveting the Spirit Realm for a long time, so he might as well lure the Greedy, Wrathful, and Foolish Three Demons into Prison, and then the Spirit Realm would be his. But he quickly remembered another concern: "If I make a move on the Greedy, Wrathful, and Foolish Three Demons, could it trigger a crisis with the high-dimensional Demons?" It seemed the other party had nothing to do with this matter. The other party looked like a giant slug. After pondering for a while, Qin Muye began to dissect with precision, quickly finding the core of the Ghost Energy. Besides, even if the Great Nether Dynasty were to fall, it would not affect Qin Muye, as he doesn''t rely on the Dynasty''s public opinion or resource supply. As for the things previously agreed upon with Emperor Shen You, if they don''t give them to Qin Muye, he could just take them himself later. This wasn''t a big deal either. Moreover, Emperor Shen You wasn''t just an average tier 7; put among Lords, he would be among prodigies like the True Dragon Emperor, individuals who truly believed they could cause a real upheaval? Just as expected, it was in the brain. The brain of a Brain Worm differs from that of a human, yet due to the Ghost Energy, the normal tissues have become highly energized. Conducting the research myself honestly is the best approach. The Spirit Monsters aren''t capable of commanding the Titan Divine Race. In their territory, they only follow Qin Muye''s orders. But for Qin Muye, these are far less useful than constructing a vast Mind Network. Yet now, there''s been an incident, which seems somewhat illogical. Even though suppressed, they remain quite active. The Brain Worm did not react or show any emotion like fury or unwillingness because it was too overwhelmed to do so. In fact, Qin Muye had speculated earlier that if it was not in the brain, it must be in the heart. Where else could it be? Qin Muye obtained a large amount of data and pushed further in his deductions, quickly giving birth to the early form of an Insect Nest Thought Network. Qin Muye was extremely surprised. He might not agree with Emperor Shen You''s strength but certainly acknowledged his governance and political skill. As long as Emperor Shen You lived, nothing would happen to the Great Nether Dynasty. Qin Muye planned to fully understand the secrets of the Insect Race before killing these four Tier-8 Insects, preferably before cleaning out the Insect Nest Planet. Hearing this, Qin Muye felt the Shadow''s words made sense, but it was pointless to tell him this. He wasn''t the Housekeeper and could only helplessly say, "Just do what you need to do, and speak up if you need something." A mere group of families and schools below Tier-7 wrapping up more people is of no use. Without absolute strength of background, escaping doom is nearly impossible. Now, most military forces are besieging the Insect Nest Planet, and it''s going to take three to five months to completely resolve the Insect Nest Planet issue. After all, it''s a planet almost as big as the Warlock Dynasty servers; it can''t be resolved in two or three days. Although Ghost Energy has many other uses, such as for combat, protection, and so on. Therefore, converting to the Insect Race is not very practical. He discovered that the Brain Worm did not seem to be a sore loser. He rarely had free time, but today he made time to dissect a Brain Worm and try to discover the secrets of the Insect Nest Thought Network and Ghost Energy. There were too many debuffs on it, and with the Prison''s effect, it simply had no power to resist at all. After listening to Shadow''s words, Qin Muye didn''t take the issue to heart: "Oh, let them make a fuss. It''s none of our business, and do they really think numbers are useful? Emperor Shen You must have been prepared long ago." It''s nothing but a special form of energy. Even if it''s innate, what of it? Qin Muye had, after all, previously experimented with the Crimson Source, which clearly belonged to an Ancient God, let alone a mere Ghost Energy. Qin Muye wasn''t too optimistic about the special energy Ghost Energy. He was more interested in the Insect Nest Thought Network to enhance his Magic Network. Armed with previous research data on Ghost Energy Seeds and the extremely perfect specimen of a Brain Worm, Qin Muye''s research into Ghost Energy was advancing by leaps and bounds. This way, he would not only gain additional Points but also obtain four Golden Treasure Chests. Inside the whole Insect Nest Planet, what held value for Qin Muye were the Insect Queen and Brain Worm. The former seemed to carry the genetic repository of the Insect Race, while the latter was core. While researching, Qin Muye''s hands suddenly stopped: "How could there be an incident with Emperor Shen You in charge?" But since Ghost Energy is the foundation of the Insect Nest Thought Network, Qin Muye must proceed with further experimentation. As long as one does not investigate the origin or history too much, there won''t be many issues. As for not using dissection, that''s impossible. Without understanding the internal body structure, direct sampling is useless. If I take it myself, I''m not limited to the items on the list. It''s about what satisfies me, Qin Muye. As a race specialized in Ghost Energy, the Insect Race''s physicality naturally falls short compared to other races. Chapter 365: Chapter 367: The Chaotic Great Nether Dynasty Chapter 365: Chapter 367: The Chaotic Great Nether Dynasty [Additional garbled code, will recover at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long-press the chapter to redownload] "Ah, right, right, right," Qin Muye said to the Brain Bug''s brain while operating on it, expressing his perfunctory agreement. "Emotions stirred and desires heightened?" Qin Muye''s first thought was of the Spirit Realm, since it was composed of emotions and desires, where Greed, Anger, and Ignorance were among the most outstanding. "No, your information is my information. Once my experiment is finished, someone will get the answers for me," Qin Muye had no intention of communicating with the Brain Bug. "Let''s wait on the Insect Queen''s matter. I still need to capitalize on the Ghost Energy and the Insect Nest Thought Network from the Brain Bug''s body," Qin Muye actually had high hopes for the Insect Queen, after all, she was akin to a walking gene bank of the Insect Race and could even produce Rank 6 members of their race, which was no small feat. "Mhm, right," Qin Muye said indifferently, but he also had no intention of telling the other party the reason. "Solving it is quite easy, just kill everyone, and there would be no more emotions and desires." "Aren''t you afraid of problems arising?" "Something big is definitely going to happen... that''s why I need to deal with the Insect Race invasion crisis as quickly as possible, so as to cope with the other two crises." "Can you tell me about it? I can exchange the Spirit Realm''s intelligence with you," the Brain Bug really wanted to know the reason. It did not believe there was a leak on their side, more likely the other side might have some special methods, especially the high-dimensional Demon crisis that Qin Muye mentioned. "It seems you already knew in advance that we would come?" The Brain Bug naturally heard Qin Muye''s communication with the Black Hand, so it couldn''t help asking. "Speaking of which, it''s quite sad. The very culprits that caused land annexations and forced common people to sell their children because they couldn''t even afford food are these noble academies, yet the common folks are still coerced by these academies to become cannon fodder just for a bite to eat, and not even a full meal at that." "So, what exactly is Emperor Shen You thinking?" Qin Muye was not a qualified ruler and completely failed to see the changes in the situation, hence he didn''t understand what Emperor Shen You was up to. "I don''t think the Beastmen under your command are capable of making me talk," the Brain Bug retorted. "Huh? Are they fighting?" "It shouldn''t be the final Reincarnation... so it must be the high-dimensional Demons?" "This feeling is somewhat reminiscent of the Spirit Emperor and the Yellow Turbans," Qin Muye couldn''t help but laugh, but the difference is that the Yellow Turbans were a rebellion, while these people were committing mutiny, which is of a different nature. "It''s just... if after killing everyone we are still unable to prevent the birth of the high-dimensional Demon and it triggers the final Reincarnation, then the loss would outweigh the gains." "However, Greed, Anger, and Ignorance should not be high-dimensional Demons, after all, they are not yet qualified. And even if it was to ferment, it seems it''s not now. To truly form a crisis, it likely requires a lot of time." "There''s always this unsettling illusion..." Qin Muye knew, guessing it must be his inspiration rearing its head again. After all, I won''t offend others if they do not offend me. Regardless of how respectful the prison guards and Judicial Officers were to Qin Muye, with not even a hint of malice, when facing the prisoners in the Prison, they were exceedingly brutal. Torturing, whether physically or mentally, was essential to get what they wanted, as long as the prisoner spoke and provided the correct information. But it seems that if they do not kill, the event will not end, because these four Rank 8 members of the Insect Race were the real core. Unless they were like the Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye''s command, then it would be possible for any system to achieve the best results and even create a perfect world. But the probability of that is too low, without Talent Abilities similar to Qin Muye''s and corresponding opportunities, it would be impossible to achieve this. Most of the Insect Race''s intelligence came this way. Most larvae are produced by the Insect Queen, and the larvae can evolve into various members of the Insect Race. But biting off more than one can chew is not a simple matter. Qin Muye worried that he might explode from overindulgence, after all, the Insect Nest Planet was not small, and he estimated it would be an equivalent to a Rank 7 power. If he waited until the event was over to kill, he would get neither Points nor a Treasure Box. Rank can''t be delayed any longer. If he delays any further, it''ll be too late. Although his territory has reached Rank 6, his own Lord Rank is still at Rank 5. He was also curious to see what the Gold Talent was all about. Moreover, the start is also very difficult, if you are not careful, you could lose everyone. It wasn''t a big deal anyway. Soon, the data from the brain worm was fully collected, Qin Muye had checked it multiple times and found no errors, and then he stitched the brain worm''s head back together and revived it with a dose of blood before ignoring it. The yellow turban represents the common folk at the bottom, not those high and mighty scholarly families. After returning, Qin Muye naturally began to consolidate strengths and make up for weaknesses, perfecting the Magic Network. It was a pity that the brain worm communicated through psychic frequencies converted from Ghost Energy, so covering its mouth was useless, and since the research he was conducting involved the creature''s Ghost Energy, blocking the psychic frequency channel was also not an option. Currently, there were only these two crises left in the entire world, and as for the Great Nether Dynasty''s rebellion affecting him? That was even more unlikely. In fact, Qin Muye was also quite curious, one would think the Insect Queen should be the most important, so why would it be subordinate to the brain worms and ruled by them? Qin Muye didn''t have a good solution to this situation; after all, no system is perfect, and as long as people have ambition, they will find the loopholes in the system. Emperor Shen You had internal troubles and external threats, seeming somewhat unable to cope; he merely sent troops to suppress the rebels and didn''t take action himself. He felt that the illusion he sensed must be related to this rebellion within the Great Nether Dynasty. His territory was only Rank 6, swallowing a Rank 7 would likely be quite difficult. He planned to handle the crisis of the Insect Race invasion and then go into an instance. The Endless Abyss was up in the sky, whether the other party could come up was a different matter, and even if they were dealt with, he would just stay in his residence at the Extreme East Sea. If the rebel forces really crossed the ocean to attack him, that would be going too far. In that case, Qin Muye would simply storm over and scavenge for resources. He would focus on the current events for now, and after he finished researching the brain worms and killing the Insect Queen for rewards, the rest of the research could also be conducted in the instance world without rush. Now the focus of his territory was on clearing the Insect Nest Planet, and Qin Muye was also considering if he could incorporate the entire Insect Nest Planet into his domain, that is, letting his Endless Abyss devour the Insect Nest Planet. Thinking about it, it was actually quite normal since this thing was considered a basic resource. Things like Divine Artifact Equipment and the Heavenly Net Reconstruction Project etc, can wait, since they weren''t urgent¡ªmost of the Divine Artifact Equipment was already complete, it was just that some more peculiar ones hadn''t been improved yet and could be postponed. If it weren''t for this possible ultimate crisis of Reincarnation, Qin Muye would have already launched a massacre; how could he possibly be timid? He was both greedy and cowardly, so he had to be steady and deliberate. If Emperor Shen You personally took action, the matter would certainly come to a conclusion. If it was back when he was at a Rare Level, perhaps interrogating or judicial Spirit Monster Heroes might not have managed it, but now at an Epic rank, Qin Muye didn''t believe they could withstand it. This seemed to be a qualitative change between Rank 5 and Rank 6. These Rank 8 members of the Insect Race, as long as they were killed, were bound to drop Treasure Boxes, and being killed by a lower rank, they were sure to drop Golden Level boxes with the Hero suffix. If they could withstand it... then he would just slaughter them and exchange for Golden Treasure Chests; what else could he do? Keeping them was definitely out of the question, as Qin Muye had standards when it came to hoarding collectibles, with the first one being no conflict of interest. As Qin Muye was recording data, he suddenly received a Magic Network transmission from Dark Hand, it was a video depicting the rebellion within the Great Nether Dynasty in full swing, causing chaos in all directions. Before, they knew this brain worm was Qin Muye''s experimental subject and hadn''t been studied, so naturally, they couldn''t act and had to feed it well, lest malnutrition interfere with the experiment, but now it was different, as Qin Muye had spoken, they naturally could take action. He also conducted a simple check before and it was very intact, however, it was still locked by the Genetic Lock, unanalysable, and even more tightly secured than the brain worms. But before leaving, he entrusted the Spirit Monster guards to pry out all the intelligence from the brain worm''s mind. Yet, Qin Muye didn''t delve too deeply into this matter, after all, it was the evolutionary history of the Insect Race, and probably revolved around some shift in power. Even if he found out, he would only think: Oh, so that''s how it is, there would be no gain, as he wasn''t part of the Insect Race''s world. He would have to wait until his return from the instance world to achieve that, otherwise, it was basically out of the question. Mainly, he was too focused, and he hated to be disturbed while studying and researching¡ª not even by insects. Chapter 366: Chapter 368: Life for Five Months, Like a Dream as it is an Illusion Chapter 366: Chapter 368: Life for Five Months, Like a Dream as it is an Illusion [Additional garbled code, will recover at 3:50 am. If unable to recover, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download it.] "Could it be related to the two crises?" Qin Muye''s mind began to wander, but he quickly gathered his thoughts and immersed himself back into his current research. "Looking at the subspace data provided by the Brain Worm, the Spirit Realm constructed from mental class energy is not very stable, but is influenced by external mental energies, leading to either positive or negative changes." "Power beyond the Tenth Realm!" Emperor Shen You''s eyes flickered with a hint of intoxication. "Heh, so that''s how it is. I have the world''s favor to thank for my current strength, and the Three Great Demons of Greed, Anger, and Delusion are even cherished by the heavens and the earth." "If that''s the case, then let''s choose one," said Emperor Shen You softly, his voice carrying madness and despair. "It''s a pity that most of the Brain Worm''s legacy is about Ghost Energy, the Insect Nest Thought Network, and command management..." Qin Muye also felt a bit of regret, and as for the Insect Queen, that was even more unreliable. Producing offspring was like instinct to her; there were no legacies to speak of. "Yes, that''s it, the path of a Magician should not end at the Tenth Realm. There are higher levels, and I can achieve them!!!" "The Brain Worm knows quite a bit of information, but they refer to the Spirit Realm as subspace, which gives me an uneasy feeling..." "Life is but fifty years... That''s giving too much time, Life is five years (crossed out), Life is five months, it''s like a dream and an illusion, so hold on tight oh~" A playful voice flashed through Emperor Shen You''s mind all of a sudden. "Threads of Life, Eaters of Worlds, Vessels of Yearning, Whispers of the Void, and the End of Reincarnation?" "The world''s limits? Impossible, then why are the likes of the Lord of Demon Soil and the Demon Machine Emperor capable of possessing the power of a Magician of the Eleventh Realm?" Emperor Shen You immediately retorted. "Beyond this world? We were born with our limits... That''s impossible!" "When things are abnormal, there must be demons at work. Surely, Emperor Shen You also harbors evil schemes!" "So, they have strong backers and backgrounds, which allows them to act recklessly, whereas I, along with the Three Great Demons, have no backing at all, and can only end up as ants..." "Originating from the world, thus unable to escape the world." "If I were to be involved, Emperor Shen You would really have to sit on a gold toilet..." Qin Muye commented sarcastically, relieved that he didn''t agree back then, otherwise, wouldn''t development have gone the way of Warhammer 40K, which would have been awful. "The reason it''s always been stable is that the world was at peace. Now the world is not at peace, and the development of negative emotions is bound to become more severe." "It''s just that I didn''t expect that. I thought the crises were unrelated, but now it seems that any opportunity could trigger the descent of a crisis." It had to be said, the Insect Queen was miles ahead of Qin Muye in the technology of artificial beauty; the beauty she created was in the bone, not the skin. Even with Qin Muye''s Titan Level aesthetics, he couldn''t discern any traces of artificial synthesis. The Insect Race unleashed mutants to disturb the rear, something Qin Muye originally didn''t care about, assuming that with Emperor Shen You present, nothing would go wrong. But who could have foreseen this becoming an opportunity for high-dimensional Demons to be born? From the information provided by the Brain Worm, Qin Muye also got to know the cause of the Great Nether Dynasty''s rebellion¡ªeach was dominated by the lesser over the greater. But soon, a piece of news came into his mind. However, Emperor Shen You seemed to hear nothing of it, only reveling in the knowledge that kept pouring into his mind, showing excitement in his expression. It wasn''t that he coveted beauties, but rather he coveted that piece of technology. If he could obtain it, he could use this trick as a Pillow Wind to gift to those lecherous Titans of the Titan Divine Race. Also, compared to other Artificial Humans, the mutants she produced were much more entertaining, and Qin Muye coveted that. The feedback quickly addressed Emperor Shen You''s question. Even more straightforward was the fact that there was no such thing as the Eleventh Realm of Magicians. Even if he carved out a new path, due to the world''s reasons, he couldn''t break through. In his whispers with it, Emperor Shen You learned a lot. But the more he knew, the more despair he felt about himself. He thought there was still a way forward, but now he was told there wasn''t, everything was severed, he had reached the peak, and there was no way for him to advance further. Perhaps in their eyes, it was indeed so, after all, the people are these Magicians, not the common folk without Extraordinary Power. Among Magicians, they are the same kind, unlike the common folk. Even he didn''t want to stop it. He needed to quickly turn the gains from this crisis into strength. Otherwise, how would he face the impending crisis? ... The excited voice contained a madness, as if it was the kind of insanity that had been pent up for ten years by LSP and finally vented. In his mind, five beings appeared before him, and he knew that this was a contract offering; choose one to sign, and he would receive the reward he needed. Rebellion? Uprising? The rest of the Insect Race was similar; to become stronger, they basically needed postnatal learning, not like the Brain Worms who were so gifted, born with knowledge related to Ghost Energy. Qin Muye couldn''t help but think of the time the three Great Demons of greed, anger, and ignorance had invited him to become the fourth Great Demon. If they were to gather together, wouldn''t they become the four Evil Gods of Chaos? Qin Muye had absorbed a large amount of knowledge from the Insect Race, thanks to the special status of the Brain Worms. Although this particular Brain Worm was inexperienced, it possessed all the heritage knowledge it was supposed to have, which Qin Muye had completely drained. Emperor Shen You did not care to intervene, but instead watched the rebels grow stronger. Qin Muye did not believe there were no interests tangled in this situation. Emperor Shen You naturally did not believe this, he believed more in man''s determination over heaven''s dictation. To be honest, he had seen many kinds of uprisings in history books, but never had he seen such a large-scale rebellion caused by the inability to control one''s pants. It could be understandable for one or two people to rebel over such matters, but for everyone to do so because of this seemed far too absurd. Though common people might join the rebelling clans and scholastic factions, it didn''t mean those factions would really treat the common people well. It was more about exploitation, offering empty promises, and appealing to greater causes. Otherwise, did one really think it was about pleading on behalf of the people? While somewhat disappointed, Qin Muye did not dwell on it too much. To him, reaching the ninth tier was a distant matter. His Divine Thought swept continuously over the five contracts, scrutinizing their terms. They hadn''t even considered changing an entire dynasty, just replacing the current emperor with a puppet they could control. He also found out why the Brain Worm had been so cautious; naturally, it was eyeing this unique subspace spiritual realm where emotions and desires, known as spiritual power, matched perfectly with Ghost Energy. Now it was just an opportunity, as things had just started, and the Spirit Realm had not undergone any changes yet. But when the contradictions truly erupted, that could change completely. It was fortunate that there were no eunuchs or palace maids around, for if they''d seen this scene, they would have been scared out of their wits, and coupled with the rumors outside, Emperor Shen You might even earn the title of the mad emperor. It was also thanks to this Spirit Realm that the Brain Worm could quietly send a large number of mutated organisms into the Great Nether Dynasty. That is, within the Brain Worm Clan there could be only one Dominator Level Brain Worm. It wasn''t just the Brain Worm Clan that was like this, other clans were the same because even a world of the ninth tier could not bear too many beings of the ninth tier. Therefore, unable to destroy or dissipate, the Spirit Realm also had this characteristic. Because the world cannot accommodate breakthroughs from its own soil. In the heritage of the Insect Race, subspace is a special space that adheres to the real world and is even a dimension higher. After a hole had been opened in the barriers of the world, he began to hear whispers in the void, faint yet undeniable. This army of clans and scholastic factions, similar to the Yellow Turbans, did have a fervor at the beginning; but as the elite exploited them and resources dwindled, there were bound to be dissatisfactions. The outcome was certainly going to be much more tragic than that of the Yellow Turbans, as these clans and scholastic factions were from the very beginning seeking benefits, not truly for the cause of purging the imperial side. Qin Muye learned of these things after reading the analysis from the intelligence department, although he had also made his own conjectures. These whispers held mysterious secrets that led to a slight qualitative change in his stagnant strength. For Emperor Shen You, these matters were but minor issues. As long as he reached the power above the Tenth Realm, then nothing would be a problem anymore. If one were to talk about sentiment, it wasn''t supposed to be expressed this way. But the evidence before him made him silent. And yet, based on millennia of caution, he didn''t dare to choose lightly. He sought to break through to the eleventh tier of magicians on his own, not to achieve it through a contract. But he did not receive information about breaking through the ninth tier; according to this novice Brain Worm, the Dominator Level was the sole existence. In the end, he chose the End of Reincarnation. Once he made his decision, the remaining four contracts vanished, and the End of Reincarnation transformed into five-colored light and entered his body. Chapter 367: Chapter 369: 5th Order Intelligent Magicè·¯Magic Net Chapter 367: Chapter 369: 5th Order Intelligent Magic¡¤Magic Net [Additional updates error, will restore at 3:50, if unable to restore, open the directory and long press this chapter to redownload] "Alas, the Insect Queen is too strong; it''s impossible to conduct research experiments on the operating table, so we can only do it in the prison. Fortunately, the efficiency is still not bad, otherwise, it would be really troublesome." "Forget about the Insect Nest Planet, according to the intelligence provided by the brain bug, move back anything useful, and blow up the rest!" Qin Muye felt a sense of urgency. "Blackhand, inform everyone. We have one month to deal with the Insect Nest Planet and end this Insect Race invasion crisis!" Qin Muye decisively issued the order in the Magic Net. "Next, it''s time to focus on researching the Insect Queen. We must quickly unlock the genetic lock left by the Insect Race on her. Once I acquire the Insect Race''s gene pool, then Level 7 Spirit Monsters will be enough to compensate for the deficiency in attributes." "Be alert for a moment. We need to resolve the Insect Nest Planet issue quickly. Also, go and ask Ji Shan if he has discovered anything. He''s been recently exploring the Spirit Realm; he might know something." Qin Muye was resolute, but talking now was useless, dealing with the Insect Nest Planet was the first priority. "Currently, there are no effective clues. The Tri-Demons of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance had regular contact with us before. I suspect they might have found something valuable... It might be disadvantageous to us," Blackhand said. "As for the brain bug, let Blackhand find someone to kill it directly, and preserve the body to prevent it from losing activity." "I can understand the rise in energy environment since the Great Nether Dynasty has been very active lately, as a composite of emotions and desires in subspace, it''s definitely affected, but the dissipation of evil demons... that''s problematic. Moreover, the disappearance of the Tri-Demons suggests they might be dead." "Yes, master, I''ll go handle it immediately," Blackhand replied and then hurried to make arrangements. "Yes, master, I guarantee to clear the entire Insect Nest Planet within a month," Blackhand, having received the order, naturally went to execute it. "Sss~" Qin Muye shivered as if a cold wind had just blown over him. "So what on earth happened?" "Is this what it feels like to be a brain bug?" "The overall energy environment is starting to rise, and the evil demons are dissipating on a small scale?" Qin Muye frowned. "Master, there has been a subtle change in the Spirit Realm, and also, the Tri-Demons seem to have disappeared, we cannot contact them," Blackhand reported. "Master, this might not be so easy; the Insect Nest Planet is too large, we can''t..." Blackhand explained in the Magic Net, referring to its sheer size being a challenge to deal with. [Your Level 3 Intelligent Magic: Magic Net has advanced to Level 5 Intelligent Magic: Magic Net] After all, with mechas of ten thousand meters, you can''t just burrow through tunnels ¨C the tunnels also need to be tall enough. After all, although these are life forms, they are quite eerie. Qin Muye had studied them, and these evil demons are essentially like emotional trash cans for the entire Great Nether, so unless everyone dies off, the evil demons will not disappear. Don''t be deceived - although Level 6 Spirit Monsters also have high attributes, most of theirs are conferred by skills rather than being inherently powerful. However, he did not divert all of the personal server computing power from all Spirit Monsters; allocating just 1% from each was enough to accumulate a tremendous amount of cloud computing power. However, the magic power is indeed considerable; after all, the number of Spirit Monsters is large, even a tiny bit can add up to a significant magic power expenditure. It''s not that it malfunctioned from a hit, rather it''s like it sensed too much and crashed from overload. The Insect Nest Planet can only be likened to a world; it''s not a real world. Even though the opponents can break the world''s barriers, when compared to a real world, the difference is immeasurably vast. The problem is he did not feel any flow of wind, let alone the possibility that his physique could be chilled by the wind. But now it''s different, just lead with the vanguard, secure the objects, and then cover with fire to destroy everything. This makes things much simpler, especially with the remote cooperation from the Endless Abyss, even a month is slow by today''s technological standards of the territory, half a month should be sufficient. And the Insect Queen is not as special as a brain bug. Luckily, the expenditure is worth it. Qin Muye could sense the birth of a whole new network, and by using the computing power from the personal servers of the Spirit Monsters, he created a brand-new cloud server. Blackhand suddenly sent this piece of information to Qin Muye. At first glance, it seemed trivial, but upon closer examination, Qin Muye felt it was not insignificant, and could only ask: "Any clues?" Perhaps there was no way to bypass levels, but the foundation was solid enough. A Spirit Monster born with the combination of several civilization advantages would definitely be comparable to the Titan Divine Race. The combination of Ghost Energy and the Insect Nest Thought Network directly upgraded the level of the Magic Network. The Magic Network''s level was judged to be max level in the Magic Continent, the highest level, although there was still the Forbidden Curse level, he didn''t care about that anymore. Qin Muye arrived at the prison and immediately began researching the Insect Queen. In his hands, Qin Muye had the Engineer Civilization, Iron Blood Civilization, and Pioneer Civilization, and although he didn''t have the Arachnid Insect Race, the Ghost Energy Insect Race was enough to replace it. If the previous Magic Network was a magic network, it was now a mental network, a soul network, a thought network, and so forth; Qin Muye could mobilize more resources than ever. To be honest, when Qin Muye first saw the Insect Queen, he thought he had seen a mutant version of the Alien Queen, as they looked very alike, but on closer inspection, there were significant differences. So he could only leave the Insect Nest Planet behind; of course, this Insect Nest Planet was not a complete world. It had technology, but it wasn''t the premier aspect. So there must have been some problem he wasn''t aware of, and he realized that the intuition boost his Inspiration Talent conferred seemed to have malfunctioned. He wasn''t idle, after further improving the new Magic Network and obtaining sufficient test data, he quickly embarked on even further enhancements. He always felt that a hole had been punctured in the world barrier this time, possibly causing an immeasurable loss to the entire Warlock Dynasty server, or it was also possible that something had followed through. Increasing in size didn''t necessarily mean an increase in strength. After asking, he opened a document describing the changes to the Spirit Realm since knowing about the changes definitely meant they were recorded; there was no way issues could be mentioned out of thin air. It was clear that a total attack against the Insect Nest Planet had been launched. Compared to the Spirit Monster''s advancement, the update to the Magic Network was naturally very fast, as long as it connected to a Spirit Monster, it would automatically download and install the update, consuming some Magic Power in the process. An Evil Demon is a creature formed from emotions and desires; it couldn''t just dissipate, just like the three demons of greed, hate, and delusion are indestructible. The research went smoothly, with no resistance or self-destruction occurring, since Qin Muye was only sampling, not directly dissecting. Otherwise, what else could be done? For now, they could only proceed one step at a time. Whether it was convergent evolution or just laziness in switching models and making minor adjustments, these matters didn''t concern Qin Muye too much; right now, what he needed to do was to decode the gene bank on it and remove that lock. With the assurance of a dark hand, Qin Muye was relieved; he knew the dark hand generally didn''t boast, it could do what it claimed, and would reject outright if something wasn''t feasible. The various experimental projects in his mind were rapidly deduced, and he even discovered many minor Magic Network bugs, so the repair work naturally went swiftly, and applying the patch directly after the improvement was straightforward. Plus, with his own Knowledge Attribute and Talent, his thinking and logical operations accelerated, feeling like upgrading from a simple trike to a supercar. This cloud server could speed up research, study, and other effects in the hands of Qin Muye. He wanted to pay attention to this, but was completely clueless, unsure where to focus or even what the matter was. The real value Qin Muye had obtained was now the brain worm and the Insect Queen. The entire Endless Abyss was mobilized, and even Qin Muye could feel the flow of energy in the Magic Network accelerating significantly. Previously Qin Muye had ordered to ensure the Insect Nest Planet to later use it for consumption; naturally, it required a thorough sweep, allowing only the Spirit Monsters wearing Stone Statue Ghost Armor to slowly clean it because of the Insect Nest Planet''s structure problems ¡ª only the surface could accommodate Demon Statue Level Mechas, delving deep into the Insect Nest was impossible. He hadn''t thought of this before, so he was carefree and unconcerned, but now that his own intuition had crashed, it meant that something was blocking his intuition, causing it to malfunction. He surely couldn''t abandon the grand strategy to search for the lost demons of greed, hate, and delusion, right? Who knew what had happened to them, whether good or bad, but the immediate issues still had to be addressed. Chapter 368: Chapter 370: Territory Traits - Ideal City Chapter 368: Chapter 370: Territory Traits - Ideal City ``` [Extra code at 3:50 AM, if it fails to restore, open the directory and press and hold the chapter to re-download] "Phew, it''s done..." "Has my control over the Endless Abyss become more substantial? If before it was merely an instrument, is it now an extension within my own body?" "First, I need to dive into an instance and realize all the gains from this venture before proceeding, and meanwhile, complete my advancement mission." "What a pain, I can only dump it in the Supplies Warehouse to gather dust for now, until the day I have the ability to transform a Divine Artifact before I take action," Qin Muye had no choice, after all, it was called an Insect Nest, and it was obtained from the Insect Race invasion activities, so it was definitely meant for something specific. "But the control is limited, it''s like giving me a threshold..." [Insect Nest] [When there are 10 or more factions within the territory, the All Attributes of all heroes and troops increase by (Territory Rank ¡Á 10) points per minute during combat, with no upper limit, lasting until the end of combat] [When there are 2 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' Loyalty/Morale +10] [When there are 3 or more factions within the territory, all resource production is increased by (Territory Rank ¡Á 10%)] [When there are 4 or more factions within the territory, daily Gold production is additionally increased by (Territory Rank ¡Á 100%)] [When there are 5 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' Life Value Limit +1 daily] [When there are 6 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' Magic Value Limit +1 daily] [When there are 7 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' Attack Power +1 daily] [When there are 8 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' Defense Power +1 daily] [When there are 9 or more factions within the territory, all heroes and troops'' All Attributes rise by (Territory Rank ¡Á 10%) during combat] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Rank: Divine Artifact] [Ideal City: We will integrate the world into one city, building a city as the world] [The recruitment capacity of all Insect Race troop buildings within the territory is increased by (Territory Rank ¡Á 1000%)] [The recruitment cost of all Insect Race troop buildings within the territory is reduced by 90%] [The evolution success rate of all Insect Race troops within the territory is increased by 50%] [All Insect Race heroes within the territory gain an additional 500% Experience when earning Experience] [All Insect Race heroes within the territory receive (Territory Rank ¡Á 1) Evolution Points daily] [All Insect Race heroes within the territory receive (Territory Rank ¡Á 1000) Experience points daily] [Clan] [Attribute] [Attribute] [A glorious battle...] After all, he had gone with the intention of devouring the instance world. Although the Insect Nest Planet was no longer there, if he could devour a real world, the 7th Rank territory would be within reach... probably. Qin Muye, however, had no intention of dwelling on this matter and had already thrown it into the Supplies Warehouse to sit unused¡ªhe was content as long as he enjoyed the benefits. Besides the Ideal City, Qin Muye still possessed two other Divine Artifacts. Of course, before this, it was just like in the Sky Net Era, where he exchanged all the event special exchanges possible¡ªmost of which were special exchanges for the Insect Race that Qin Muye could not use directly. When he finished killing them, these people were as devastated as if they had lost their wives, as if they were ready to cry that fortunes change with time. However, due to the strength of the Spirit Monsters, they kept their hatred buried deep inside. And although Tian Qi was powerful, he would not interfere with the City Defense system, nor could he command the Deacon Spirit Monsters under the dark hand. Anyway, as long as he benefited from the items, that was enough. ``` There''s also agriculture, animal husbandry, and handicrafts, which have actually divided into separate factions. There''s no open or underhanded fighting, because there are no real interests entangling them, but if others want to join a faction, they must first be the same type of Hero, otherwise, they essentially can''t get in. The Black Hand and the Smiling Wolf colluded to cheat others, so they also formed a faction. Just like the divine artifacts given during the Heavenly Net Era, the Source of Spark and the Strategic Defense System were also very powerful, but they had many limitations. It was indeed the most powerful form of centralized power. But these people were already so deceived that they didn''t know which way was up. They let the less important ones control the more important ones, so they even wanted to protect each other, and they kept blustering about how they were the legitimate line of the Human Clan. They all thought that by marrying the eldest princess, they would be able to ascend the throne as the new Emperor when the time came. But on second thought, there are still factions. Ideal City and Shared Destiny are the same, still without any numbers; they''re just vague words, but the changes are quite obvious. Factions do exist, but not strife, because the Spirit Monsters'' factions are divided by their own positions, that is to say, Tie Gu. The White Dove completely ignores all of the Black Hand''s instructions outside of his official duties. Qin Muye himself previously had control over the Endless Abyss, but that control was like holding a tool in his hand. But this time, the control became a part of his body. Qin Muye could feel the whole territory merging, and this sensation was like being one with it all. Qin Muye took a deep breath; after destroying the Insect Nest Planet and killing all of the Insect Race, everything finally settled down. He gained a lot from this, but it seemed to have stirred up the dissatisfaction of all the noble families, schools, and even the high officials of the Great Nether Dynasty, making the conflict between them more acute. As a result, he received four Golden Treasure Chests, which he has not opened yet, preferring to save them for later. Although there were changes, they were not significant, but at least they gave him hope. So there''s a high chance that he needs to convert the nature of the territory to that of the Insect Race and also change the troops and Heroes to the Insect Race to fully activate it. So when Qin Muye was clearing out these mutated beings, he was naturally furious, but unfortunately, it was of no use; these mutated beings had to die, and Qin Muye didn''t care about their feelings at all. They were only responsible to Qin Muye, and not to any Spirit Monster. He never intended to use it directly; it was more for cross-reference. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to rapidly unlock the Genetic Lock on the Insect Queen. This time, the Talent of cross-reference really paid off. Tian Qi and the Evangelical Spirit Monster form a faction of their own, acknowledging no one but Qin Muye. The greater the restriction, the stronger it naturally becomes; it''s quite normal for the Insect Nest to be restricted to the Insect Race. Upon understanding the causes and consequences, Qin Muye found it somewhat ironic. He certainly had not expected that the Spirit Monsters under his command would form such an odd relationship. You''d call it factions, but what kind of factions are these? It''s just everyone doing their respective duties. Spirit Monsters like Tie Gu, White Dove, Plague, etc., as a part of the City Defense system, naturally banded together. If he dies, then he won''t be able to control the chaos anyway. To say these are not factions, even the Divine Artifacts from the "Lord Era" acknowledge them, so how could they not count? Qin Muye knows that his territory is actually divided into multiple parts, such as the Hell Mysterious Lock, Floating City, Abyss Layer, Illusion Dream Realm, and so on, which used to require deployment, but now it''s different, as if it''s one whole. There are ten Attributes in total, all relating to factions, meaning to activate them all, there must be at least ten factions. Qin Muye looked and to his surprise, found that he had activated them all??? Afterward, Qin Muye spent a month unlocking the Genetic Lock of the genetic pool that the Insect Race left in the Insect Queen, all thanks to his strong Talents, which allowed him to break through and obtain all the genetic samples. Once he obtained them, he naturally had the Insect Queen dispatched. In his mind, factions usually resemble powerful political parties, often engaged in life-or-death struggles, but there was no such situation in his territory. This artifact named the Insect Nest was utterly useless to Qin Muye, with everything limited to the Insect Race. Furthermore, the Insect Race seems to have a different system from normal races, like Evolution Points, which he had never heard of, not even from the intelligence provided by the Brain Bug. This made him somewhat question life. This was only the most obvious change; the rest would require further modifications on his part. All the Spirit Monsters from the entire Endless Abyss formed a massive force centered around Qin Muye as the core. He had been planning to play the instance before, but it was postponed until now. Mainly because he felt the current situation was a bit tricky, he wanted to consolidate his strength first. Maybe when he returned, there would be a qualitative leap. Previously, didn''t the Brain Bug send a large number of mutated beings who claimed to be ''Princesses of the Human Clan from beyond the heavens''? All these mutated beings were Rank 7 and were also part of the Insect Race, so Qin Muye naturally intended to root them out completely, otherwise he wouldn''t be able to settle accounts. As long as the Territory was Rank 7, plus the Rank 7 Spirit Monsters, perhaps he could deal with the high-dimensional Demons and the ultimate Reincarnation. As long as Qin Muye doesn''t die, the entire Endless Abyss won''t descend into chaos. Chapter 369: Chapter 371: Mystery and Martial Arts, My Strongman Style Chapter 369: Chapter 371: Mystery and Martial Arts, My Strongman Style ``` [You''ve used a Random Dungeon Scroll, this time for instance world: Number 8935 Secret Martial World] [Randomizing identity for you, this time the ratio is: Main Character (99%), Supporting Character (0.7%), Extra (0.3%)] [You have obtained the Main Character Identity] [Main Quest Issued] [Increase your fame so that 20% of the people in the entire instance recognize you, Reward: Lord Skill¡¤Attack Enhancement] [Attack Enhancement: Increase the attack power of all troops and heroes under your command (Rank¡Á10%)] [This time, fame index will be used as an evaluation, you may continue to increase it after reaching 20% fame without exiting the instance, and the fame index will affect the final reward] [You have obtained a temporary Skill: Strongman Style] "So, the fact that the Duke Federation hasn''t fallen is simply inconceivable..." Through the vision of the Spirit Monster, Qin Muye saw that the young man collected the protection money, skimmed a bit off the top, and then handed it over to the Gang Leader. The Gang Leader took a large portion of the sum and gave it to the Patrol, who then collected protection money from various street factions before sending half of it upwards, creating a large pyramid structure. And at the very tip of this pyramid, the Governor sat doing nothing and yet received the largest share. "Wait, something''s not quite right." Qin Muye categorized the data collected by the Spirit Monster and discovered something interesting. It turned out that the hoodlum was skipping over some people and not charging them protection money. This made no sense, bullies targeting the weak while avoiding the strong was the norm, but those people didn''t look tough at all; they seemed more like ordinary folks. Chapter 370: Chapter 372: The Foreign Martial Artist Chapter 370: Chapter 372: The Foreign Martial Artist "So, the fact that the Duke Federation hasn''t fallen is simply inconceivable..." Through the vision of the Spirit Monster, Qin Muye saw that the young man collected the protection money, skimmed a bit off the top, and then handed it over to the Gang Leader. The Gang Leader took a large portion of the sum and gave it to the Patrol, who then collected protection money from various street factions before sending half of it upwards, creating a large pyramid structure. And at the very tip of this pyramid, the Governor sat doing nothing and yet received the largest share. "Wait, something''s not quite right." Qin Muye categorized the data collected by the Spirit Monster and discovered something interesting. It turned out that the hoodlum was skipping over some people and not charging them protection money. This made no sense, bullies targeting the weak while avoiding the strong was the norm, but those people didn''t look tough at all; they seemed more like ordinary folks. Three days had flown by, and for Qin Muye, who was just scraping by at the bottom, life was calm, but not so for the upper echelons of Qingwu City. Someone had challenged the Pan Turtle Martial Arts Hall, and the old master was severely injured, barely clinging to life. This turned the once peaceful Qingwu City into a place where dark currents surged; even if the old master recovered, he would never return to his prime. Now that such a force was no longer present to preside, the major powers saw it as a piece of fat meat. The Governor wanted to eliminate it quickly to gain political capital, the Chief Patrol sought the martial hall''s resources to strengthen himself, and the financial tycoons desired the heritage of the Pan Turtle Martial Arts as their foundation. But everyone was civilized, not so uncouth as to be obvious about their intentions¡ªat least they would wipe their mouths clean of blood to hide their sharp teeth. Chapter 371: Chapter 373: Is There a Problem with Your Judgment of Strongman Style? Chapter 371: Chapter 373: Is There a Problem with Your Judgment of Strongman Style? Three days had flown by, and for Qin Muye, who was just scraping by at the bottom, life was calm, but not so for the upper echelons of Qingwu City. Someone had challenged the Pan Turtle Martial Arts Hall, and the old master was severely injured, barely clinging to life. This turned the once peaceful Qingwu City into a place where dark currents surged; even if the old master recovered, he would never return to his prime. Now that such a force was no longer present to preside, the major powers saw it as a piece of fat meat. The Governor wanted to eliminate it quickly to gain political capital, the Chief Patrol sought the martial hall''s resources to strengthen himself, and the financial tycoons desired the heritage of the Pan Turtle Martial Arts as their foundation. But everyone was civilized, not so uncouth as to be obvious about their intentions¡ªat least they would wipe their mouths clean of blood to hide their sharp teeth. Wu Dao''s expression was puzzled, "How could the true transmission of the Wild Lion Sect from the north appear on my turf? The first time could be understood as passing by, but the second time..." "Could it have fallen into his hands?" Wu Dao''s expression then turned unpredictable. For this object, he was willing to become a mere patrol, mingling with petty gangs every day, which infuriated him when he thought about it. If it really was snatched by someone else first, wouldn''t all his years of effort have been wasted, ultimately benefiting others? "Go and test it. If it really ended up in Li Xiang''s hands..." A ruthless glint flashed in Wu Dao''s eyes, naturally meaning he would eliminate the other party. Although the Wild Lion Sect was powerful, this place was not the north, and the Wild Lion Sect''s secret martial techniques had no reach here. The only worry was whether he could defeat this Li Xiang. Chapter 372: Chapter 374: Wild Lion, Yin Snake Chapter 372: Chapter 374: Wild Lion, Yin Snake Wu Dao''s expression was puzzled, "How could the true transmission of the Wild Lion Sect from the north appear on my turf? The first time could be understood as passing by, but the second time..." "Could it have fallen into his hands?" Wu Dao''s expression then turned unpredictable. For this object, he was willing to become a mere patrol, mingling with petty gangs every day, which infuriated him when he thought about it. If it really was snatched by someone else first, wouldn''t all his years of effort have been wasted, ultimately benefiting others? "Go and test it. If it really ended up in Li Xiang''s hands..." A ruthless glint flashed in Wu Dao''s eyes, naturally meaning he would eliminate the other party. Although the Wild Lion Sect was powerful, this place was not the north, and the Wild Lion Sect''s secret martial techniques had no reach here. The only worry was whether he could defeat this Li Xiang. "The fight only lasted ten seconds, and you guys talked more than you fought..." Qin Muye couldn''t help but comment after watching the live broadcast. Before this, he had also watched Li Xiang and the Pan Turtle Martial Arts master''s fight. The two had fought for about twenty minutes, both their techniques and the fight itself appeared quite formal. In the end, it was only by a narrow margin that the Pan Turtle master was severely injured. "So, was it all an act before? Even though the serious injury was real, there clearly seems to be a deeper hidden reason here." A fight to the death naturally happens in the blink of an eye; it''s impossible to genuinely fight for three days and three nights at the same realm. It was only a sparring match, so there was enough time for each to showcase their abilities. Chapter 373: Chapter 375: Dihua? The Illogical Kind! Chapter 373: Chapter 375: Dihua? The Illogical Kind! "The fight only lasted ten seconds, and you guys talked more than you fought..." Qin Muye couldn''t help but comment after watching the live broadcast. Before this, he had also watched Li Xiang and the Pan Turtle Martial Arts master''s fight. The two had fought for about twenty minutes, both their techniques and the fight itself appeared quite formal. In the end, it was only by a narrow margin that the Pan Turtle master was severely injured. "So, was it all an act before? Even though the serious injury was real, there clearly seems to be a deeper hidden reason here." A fight to the death naturally happens in the blink of an eye; it''s impossible to genuinely fight for three days and three nights at the same realm. It was only a sparring match, so there was enough time for each to showcase their abilities. "Secret medicines, breathing skills, hammering methods, martial arts skills¡ªthese Secret Martial Martial Artists really burn through money and time." As Qin Muye was flipping through the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial book, he had a sense that something was amiss after reading it. "Incomplete? All this secrecy..." Qin Muye quickly realized that the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial book in his hands, which was obtained from the Pan Turtle martial arts gym, was actually just a subsidiary branch of the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial Sect. How could it possibly contain the complete inheritance? "However, the Spirit Monsters are quite adept at blending in. I reckon they''ll be able to infiltrate the Pan Turtle Sect soon." Qin Muye has never underestimated Spirit Monsters, especially those that specialize in espionage and acting as spies. They have undergone professional training and can adjust to their external environment. Chapter 374: Chapter 376: Have you heard of feigned death? The kind with a really wild imagination! Chapter 374: Chapter 376: Have you heard of feigned death? The kind with a really wild imagination! "Secret medicines, breathing skills, hammering methods, martial arts skills¡ªthese Secret Martial Martial Artists really burn through money and time." As Qin Muye was flipping through the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial book, he had a sense that something was amiss after reading it. "Incomplete? All this secrecy..." Qin Muye quickly realized that the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial book in his hands, which was obtained from the Pan Turtle martial arts gym, was actually just a subsidiary branch of the Pan Turtle Sect Secret Martial Sect. How could it possibly contain the complete inheritance? "However, the Spirit Monsters are quite adept at blending in. I reckon they''ll be able to infiltrate the Pan Turtle Sect soon." Qin Muye has never underestimated Spirit Monsters, especially those that specialize in espionage and acting as spies. They have undergone professional training and can adjust to their external environment. "This is the situation, Elder, the Wild Lion Sect is truly despicable, they even exploited our Blood Rose Society and Yin Snake Sect," Zuo Qiu Qing indignantly said. The voluptuous woman beside him was looking at Qin Muye''s corpse, her expression filled with incredulity, "Are you sure this is just an ordinary person? Even in death, there is a strong aura exuding from his body. If I were to face him, I would only have a fifty percent chance of winning!" ''No... it''s just me fooling another fool again, and Strongman Style has leveled up again...'' When Qin Muye played dead, he glanced at his Strongman Style, which was now +3. This temporary skill was really a trap; it leveled up each time he won, not getting increasingly difficult to upgrade like some skills do. ''Look at this, I think it''s going to level up again.'' Chapter 375: Chapter 377: Why Can You Imagine Things When Youre Already a Dead Body? Chapter 375: Chapter 377: Why Can You Imagine Things When You''re Already a Dead Body? "This is the situation, Elder, the Wild Lion Sect is truly despicable, they even exploited our Blood Rose Society and Yin Snake Sect," Zuo Qiu Qing indignantly said. The voluptuous woman beside him was looking at Qin Muye''s corpse, her expression filled with incredulity, "Are you sure this is just an ordinary person? Even in death, there is a strong aura exuding from his body. If I were to face him, I would only have a fifty percent chance of winning!" ''No... it''s just me fooling another fool again, and Strongman Style has leveled up again...'' When Qin Muye played dead, he glanced at his Strongman Style, which was now +3. This temporary skill was really a trap; it leveled up each time he won, not getting increasingly difficult to upgrade like some skills do. ''Look at this, I think it''s going to level up again.'' ''Strongman Style +27, now everyone who sees this corpse has to go through a wave of shock and reflection and then assign me a Level,'' Qin Muye felt somewhat desperate, as the president of the Blood Rose Society had returned and brought quite a few high-ranking members to visit, thereby providing an opportunity for deception and victory. He understood that whoever was determined by the Strongman Style as the loser would unconsciously regard Qin Muye as the stronger party, and even without such a determination, the opponent might still fall into doubt due to the inherent aura of the Strongman Style. Under normal circumstances, they would challenge Qin Muye, but now Qin Muye was just a corpse, and coupled with other people''s prior deceits and intimidations, it would generally take less than two minutes to declare a victory for Qin Muye. Chapter 377: Chapter 379: The Path of Martial Arts, Whose Will? Chapter 377: Chapter 379: The Path of Martial Arts, Whose Will? "It''s an interesting differentiation, the martial sects are divided by animals, while the Secret Spirit Master organizations express themselves through plants." Seated within the Endless Abyss, Qin Muye browsed through massive amounts of information. Of course, this was no longer his own body, but the manifestation of the Abyss, the Shadow Equipment, the Book of the Sage. "At first, I thought it was merely Secret Martial imitating, but it turned out there really is such a distinction." "Both have extremely similar cultivation methods, like Secret Martial requires training from a young age to perfectly exhibit the characteristics of the sect, while the Secret Spirit also needs to be implanted from a young age for better symbiosis." Qin Muye, looking at the information compiled from the mass of intelligence, was also a bit surprised. "The best age is around five years old, not only for laying the foundation but also for cultivating loyalty." "Recently, it seems that quite a few martial artists and Secret Spirit Masters have disappeared. I''ve told the sisters not to go too far when they leave the house, just stay nearby, or better yet, don''t go out at all," Ye Zhen said. Transcendents were originally not a large circle; any slight disturbance was known to all. Organizations like the Pan Turtle Martial Arts School were actually not considered part of the Transcendents since they didn''t even count as being in the Body Refining Stage; they were merely practicing for fun, mostly to lend the martial school''s influence. "President, do you have any intelligence?" an Elder asked. "I''m not sure, there are no witnesses, and the disappearances are quite mysterious. We initially suspect that some major power is hunting martial artists and Secret Spirit Masters, especially since the appearance of this corpse of a Supreme Rank individual, the world has become increasingly bizarre," Ye Zhen said, her tone tinged with helplessness. Chapter 378: Chapter 380: Xuan Jun Imparts the Dao, Life and Death are but a Dream Chapter 378: Chapter 380: Xuan Jun Imparts the Dao, Life and Death are but a Dream "Recently, it seems that quite a few martial artists and Secret Spirit Masters have disappeared. I''ve told the sisters not to go too far when they leave the house, just stay nearby, or better yet, don''t go out at all," Ye Zhen said. Transcendents were originally not a large circle; any slight disturbance was known to all. Organizations like the Pan Turtle Martial Arts School were actually not considered part of the Transcendents since they didn''t even count as being in the Body Refining Stage; they were merely practicing for fun, mostly to lend the martial school''s influence. "President, do you have any intelligence?" an Elder asked. "I''m not sure, there are no witnesses, and the disappearances are quite mysterious. We initially suspect that some major power is hunting martial artists and Secret Spirit Masters, especially since the appearance of this corpse of a Supreme Rank individual, the world has become increasingly bizarre," Ye Zhen said, her tone tinged with helplessness. [Additional update code, restored at 3:50 AM, if unable to restore, open the catalogue and press and hold this chapter to redownload] "That''s not right, they haven''t done the research, so why would there be a contamination leak?" "There, it runs very smoothly. It seems that the complete heritage of the Sky Eagle Sect I composed has no problems." "It''s only preliminarily born and hasn''t fully developed yet. It seems we''ll have to wait until the Martial Artist reaches the Supreme Rank." "And what if one cultivates several Secret Martial arts at the same time?" "Next is to forcibly upgrade him." Qin Muye knew that the will of Martial Arts seemed to require various insights, but actually, diligent practice can also suffice. As the progress of Secret Martial advanced, it would also drag along the strengthening of the Martial Arts Will. "Mental fluctuations?" Qin Muye looked at the hawk and reached out to grab it. "Screech~" Chapter 379: Chapter 381: The Awakening of Martial Arts Will Chapter 379: Chapter 381: The Awakening of Martial Arts Will [Additional update code, restored at 3:50 AM, if unable to restore, open the catalogue and press and hold this chapter to redownload] "That''s not right, they haven''t done the research, so why would there be a contamination leak?" "There, it runs very smoothly. It seems that the complete heritage of the Sky Eagle Sect I composed has no problems." "It''s only preliminarily born and hasn''t fully developed yet. It seems we''ll have to wait until the Martial Artist reaches the Supreme Rank." "And what if one cultivates several Secret Martial arts at the same time?" "Next is to forcibly upgrade him." Qin Muye knew that the will of Martial Arts seemed to require various insights, but actually, diligent practice can also suffice. As the progress of Secret Martial advanced, it would also drag along the strengthening of the Martial Arts Will. "Mental fluctuations?" Qin Muye looked at the hawk and reached out to grab it. "Screech~" "Some kind of mental conglomeration? And it possesses quite impressive spiritual intelligence. No wonder it''s called Martial Arts Will; it refers to the manifestation of the will of one''s own Martial Arts, I suppose." "Activate meditation, try to break through to the Quenching Divine Stage." "The data is off. Oh, it should indeed be off. He didn''t break through with the eagle claw but through the entire Sky Eagle Sect''s Secret Martial arts, so that''s why this situation has arisen." "Never mind them, in the end, there''s nothing I can do to stop someone from courting death." Qin Muye quickly put this matter out of his mind, as it actually had nothing to do with him; after all, he wasn''t the one dying. "So the one acting rashly must be some sort of source." Qin Muye actually felt nothing, for oftentimes his consciousness was actually engaged in experiments in the Endless Abyss, leaving only a trace as an alarm device. "The Secret Martial heritage of the Sky Eagle Sect has been fully collected. Now let''s experiment with concentrating all the Secret Martial arts in one person to see if the Martial Arts Will changes." "I wonder if any Martial Artist has noticed these things. After all, there may not be an Immortality Technique in this world, but there are Life Extension Techniques. A 5th rank True Martial Martial Artist can live for 500 years; there must be geniuses who would think to cultivate together. If they really practiced together, would they discover that Martial Arts Will has its own will?" "A Martial Art with life, that should be the most accurate description for Secret Martial." Qin Muye quickly defined this Secret Martial, but it made him even more curious. "Start the Breathing Skill, begin to exercise with the Hammering Method." After saying this, the puppet-like Sky Eagle experimental subject immediately began to move. The 6th rank is a watershed. He suspected that once it reached the 6th rank, the Martial Arts Will would become dominant. But it doesn''t really matter, after all, it''s all about improvement, and for Martial Artists, Martial Arts Will is also a way to test oneself. However, if something really does go wrong, it would actually be quite nice if the entire base were scrapped at that point. Then his corpse would rest in the desolate wilderness for a quiet century or two. Aside from having a bit of trouble arranging his own corpse, everything else would be easy to handle. From the cautious attitude of the Secret Spirit Master from the Blood Rose Society, it is impossible to say they would really mess with the corpse, because they are not fools. Ever since they made trouble with the corpse of a Supreme Martial Artist, they certainly wouldn''t act recklessly. A large amount of highly concentrated Nourishment Liquid was directly injected into the Sky Eagle experimental subject''s body, and then its skin actually turned a flushed red, and steam began to rise from its body, as if it was somewhat unable to bear it. But in reality, these two methods are distinct; the former upgrades level by level, while the latter upgrades bit by bit based on Experience points. But the hawk immediately flapped its wings and swung its claws, with a simple idea in mind¡ªto give Qin Muye a fierce attack. Of course, you could switch at will before obtaining Martial Arts Will. Once the other party survives, it will still be necessary to consider whether they can withstand various side effects and pollution afterward. The other party now has the strength of the 4th rank, 5th rank is the True Martial Stage; this will still require some time for development. Then, Qin Muye quickly turned his attention to the Martial Artist experimental subject in front of him, code-named Sky Eagle. Otherwise, it would be unable to bear the load of Qin Muye''s own power. ``` What''s more important is that because the Sky Eagle experimental subject has integrated the entire Secret Martial Sect into one, it has transformed from having only its claws clearly defined to having its entire body clearly defined. Soon, a golden hawk''s phantom emerged behind the Sky Eagle experimental subject, which was different from the one Qin Muye had seen before, this time the hawk''s eyes sparkled with a sharp light, full of spirit and vitality. According to the data Qin Muye had collected so far, Martial Arts Will is the core of a Martial Artist, while the strengthening of the body is actually a byproduct of enhancing Martial Arts Will, it''s just that Martial Artists have mistaken the byproduct for the main product. Because of Martial Arts Will, the Secret Martial Sect is generally not compatible with others on a Martial Artist''s body, which means if you cultivate the Secret Martial of a particular sect, you must stick to it, or else the Martial Arts Will would conflict, and certainly one would be wasted. Not to mention whether there is a real conspiracy hidden within, just the separation itself has advantages, at least it makes it easier for people with low Talent to get started, and it doesn''t lower the ceiling. There are disadvantages too, such as needing to supplement with other Secret Martials as support. After observing the data, Qin Muye put the hawk down, and in an instant, the hawk merged into the body of the Sky Eagle experimental subject without any reaction, as if it had disappeared. Qin Muye glanced at the data monitoring the subject''s vitals, which had not reached the alert threshold, so he just watched for now. Through comparison, Qin Muye had already noticed that the entire inheritance was actually split up, but due to years of development, it had finally become a form that could be cultivated separately or combined. Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled; it seems that some poor soul had seen the Mystical Realm of Ascension Dingguan Talisman, that is, the sixth volume of the "Mystical Lord Seven Chapter Secret Scroll". Naturally, Qin Muye started to adjust the body and spirit of the Sky Eagle experimental subject to be unified, in order to simulate his usual state when cultivating Secret Martial. Then, Qin Muye grabbed it by the back of the neck. The hawk struggled, and its sharp claws couldn''t even leave a mark on the Shadow Equipment. Letting it make a fuss could be good, so as not to have all the attention focused on him later, and it was a good opportunity to test what kind of world this was. If unification was not achieved, it would be just like a randomly swinging shell, completely useless. If one cultivates only the separated Secret Martial of a single sect, the Martial Arts Will would be lively and even somewhat independent, but it could never be as smart as the Martial Arts Will in the Sky Eagle experimental subject, not even Martial Artists at the True Martial Rank possess such intelligence. It''s a flawed version, but it''s safer. The inheritance of the Secret Martial of the Sky Eagle Sect was naturally already split up, and reassembling it in someone else would not be a simple task. But for Qin Muye, it wasn''t difficult. This object could be considered an antiquity, and with his sensitivity to history, he naturally studied it for ten minutes and then restored it. Not everyone in the Martial Arts community is a genius; most are actually ordinary people. Hence, the majority of people cultivate daily, honing their Martial Arts Will. It would be easy to make the Sky Eagle experimental subject stronger immediately, but what Qin Muye wanted was for it to become stronger through practicing the Secret Martial of the Sky Eagle Sect, not just to become stronger in general. Only in this way could he better observe the improvement of its Martial Arts Will. In the Blood Rose Society, there were also Spirit Monster spies planted by Qin Muye, but they had separated long ago for a simple reason -- they had already obtained all the relevant information on the Secret Spirit Master. What''s the point in staying? It''s because that chairman''s strength is at level 5, so he could bear the contamination and catch a glimpse of the Mystical Realm of Ascension Dingguan Talisman. But whether he truly survived is another question. Fortunately, there were no errors or omissions, which is commendable for a large sect, as the inheritance is very complete. One is the Cultivation Method for geniuses, the other is naturally for ordinary people. Every move replicated the Secret Martial of the Sky Eagle Sect completely. Suddenly, a cry of an eagle emerged disruptively, Qin Muye focused on the hawk, he was certain that with his strength, he wasn''t hallucinating, so it must be the noise made by this golden hawk. The source must likely be an internal traitor; what else could it be? This isn''t any major organization of great significance; there''s little value in maintaining a presence here compared to infiltrating larger organizations with bigger benefits. Under normal circumstances, as long as one does not damage the corpse, it is almost impossible for this to happen. Moreover, to damage the corpse, these people must have enough ability. Although the Mystical Lord''s shell isn''t as powerful as Qin Muye''s true body, it''s still quite sturdy, at least around a level 7. You might end up creating a half-human, half-demon entity. Supreme Rank, which is level 6. ``` Chapter 380: Chapter 382: Pushing open the door, blurring the boundary between reality and illusion Chapter 380: Chapter 382: Pushing open the door, blurring the boundary between reality and illusion [Additional garbled text, service restored at 3:50 a.m. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] ''It''s over, has she gone mad?!'' The high-ranking members of the Blood Rose Society couldn''t help but feel a lurch in their hearts; this wasn''t any good news. "No, no, that''s not right, you''re not Chen Qiu, you''re a monster that has taken over Chen Qiu''s body!!!" "No need, I feel really good, really good!" Ye Zhen suddenly woke up from her coma, her voice carrying an ethereal tone. "Chen Qiu?" Upon seeing this door, Ye Zhen recognized at a glance who or what it was. "Take action, otherwise she''ll make a move on us!" It was unclear who shouted, but everyone present couldn''t care less anymore, especially when they saw Ye Zhen reaching out again, preparing to pluck a heart once more, because no one knew if they would be the next unlucky one. ``` [Extra update garbled, to be restored by 3:50 AM; if the restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Don''t say, there really is such a possibility," "From what we can see, the Secret Spirits within Secret Spirit Masters appear to follow certain operational programs, otherwise how would they coordinate with Secret Spirit Masters to absorb Secret Spirit Power?" "A Spirit Transformation Realm Secret Spirit Master of the Star Association, not a bad level, and he''s a core member at that, much more advanced than the initial Eagle experiment subjects." "Ninety percent, as long as there are no accidents!" Black Hand didn''t dare to say one hundred percent, because if a meteorite fell from the sky, wouldn''t that be an unexpected event? "Fucking retard... While it seems that Martial Artists excel in bodybuilding, they are actually manifesting mental strength, and, conversely, Secret Spirit Masters who resemble Mages specialize in the physique." Chapter 381: Chapter 383: The Demon-Like System Chapter 381: Chapter 383: The Demon-Like System ``` [Extra update garbled, to be restored by 3:50 AM; if the restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Don''t say, there really is such a possibility," "From what we can see, the Secret Spirits within Secret Spirit Masters appear to follow certain operational programs, otherwise how would they coordinate with Secret Spirit Masters to absorb Secret Spirit Power?" "A Spirit Transformation Realm Secret Spirit Master of the Star Association, not a bad level, and he''s a core member at that, much more advanced than the initial Eagle experiment subjects." "Ninety percent, as long as there are no accidents!" Black Hand didn''t dare to say one hundred percent, because if a meteorite fell from the sky, wouldn''t that be an unexpected event? "Fucking retard... While it seems that Martial Artists excel in bodybuilding, they are actually manifesting mental strength, and, conversely, Secret Spirit Masters who resemble Mages specialize in the physique." [Extra update garbled, will recover at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] "Alas, you are still too young. Have you heard of firearms? Aside from the super soldier plan, ordinary firearms indeed even you can dodge, but the Duke Federation has more than just ordinary firearms. Otherwise, why did they only split the Duke Federation into such a state rather than completely destroying it? Because there exist firearms that even True Martial Rank Martial Artists can''t withstand, only that their range is too large, fearing involvement of ordinary people." "I''m not sure, Uncle Masters and the other masters are here too, it seems quite serious." The junior shook his head, indicating he didn''t know. "Isn''t this time the Blood Rose Society was wiped out and related to the body of this extremely strong martial artist? Aren''t they afraid of repeating the same mistake?" Li Xiang suddenly thought of this. Chapter 382: Chapter 384: The Duke Federation Takes the Blame Chapter 382: Chapter 384: The Duke Federation Takes the Blame [Extra update garbled, will recover at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] "Alas, you are still too young. Have you heard of firearms? Aside from the super soldier plan, ordinary firearms indeed even you can dodge, but the Duke Federation has more than just ordinary firearms. Otherwise, why did they only split the Duke Federation into such a state rather than completely destroying it? Because there exist firearms that even True Martial Rank Martial Artists can''t withstand, only that their range is too large, fearing involvement of ordinary people." "I''m not sure, Uncle Masters and the other masters are here too, it seems quite serious." The junior shook his head, indicating he didn''t know. "Isn''t this time the Blood Rose Society was wiped out and related to the body of this extremely strong martial artist? Aren''t they afraid of repeating the same mistake?" Li Xiang suddenly thought of this. [Additional garbled message, restoration at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press the chapter to re-download.] "Super Soldier Serum, tsk, it''s a pity it''s not some top-tier 50/50 balance. But in terms of combat power, it can reach up to rank 5¡ªjust the price is a bit steep. Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters can extend their life by 500 years after reaching rank 5, but these Super Soldiers can only live for 5 years." "The cost, relative to cultivating a rank 5 Martial Artist or Secret Spirit Master, is much lower, but their combat effectiveness naturally falls short since they inherently lack spiritual attributes, relying more on quantity for victory." "Not that it can''t be improved, but the Duke Federation is just thinking about cutting costs. They could even mess up bioengineering." Qin Muye quipped. Chapter 383: Chapter 385: Super Soldier Serum Chapter 383: Chapter 385: Super Soldier Serum [Additional garbled message, restoration at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory, long press the chapter to re-download.] "Super Soldier Serum, tsk, it''s a pity it''s not some top-tier 50/50 balance. But in terms of combat power, it can reach up to rank 5¡ªjust the price is a bit steep. Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters can extend their life by 500 years after reaching rank 5, but these Super Soldiers can only live for 5 years." "The cost, relative to cultivating a rank 5 Martial Artist or Secret Spirit Master, is much lower, but their combat effectiveness naturally falls short since they inherently lack spiritual attributes, relying more on quantity for victory." "Not that it can''t be improved, but the Duke Federation is just thinking about cutting costs. They could even mess up bioengineering." Qin Muye quipped. [Additional chaotic code, restored at 3:50 AM, if not restored open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] "Ah~" In the end, everything turned into a sigh, nothing could be changed. "Why not... let''s draft Martial Alliance to deal with it, haven''t they always considered themselves the side of justice? If that''s the case, it''s a good opportunity to press them with righteousness," said the Right Governor with a sneer, plotting to set a tiger to fight a wolf. "But if they don''t resolve it, we can''t just ignore the problem, otherwise, it will eventually lead to a catastrophe." "Alright, since it''s unanimously approved, let''s send a letter to Martial Alliance for the follow-up," said the Great Governor calmly, but the reluctance was visible on his face, what could be done about it? Chapter 384: Chapter 386: The Elder Councils Compromise Chapter 384: Chapter 386: The Elder Council''s Compromise [Additional chaotic code, restored at 3:50 AM, if not restored open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download] "Ah~" In the end, everything turned into a sigh, nothing could be changed. "Why not... let''s draft Martial Alliance to deal with it, haven''t they always considered themselves the side of justice? If that''s the case, it''s a good opportunity to press them with righteousness," said the Right Governor with a sneer, plotting to set a tiger to fight a wolf. "But if they don''t resolve it, we can''t just ignore the problem, otherwise, it will eventually lead to a catastrophe." "Alright, since it''s unanimously approved, let''s send a letter to Martial Alliance for the follow-up," said the Great Governor calmly, but the reluctance was visible on his face, what could be done about it? [Additional garbled text: restored by 3:50, if restoration fails, open the catalog and long press this chapter to re-download] "Umbrella Company has hidden well indeed. They have such capabilities. If they had really come forward, they probably wouldn''t have survived until now," Situ Ke noted as he looked at the busy crowd, and then remembered the fate of the researchers and the Super Soldier Serum. "For instance, perhaps visiting your company''s production, manufacturing, and even testing processes, right?" "However, let''s be clear from the start. We provide the necessary military power and weapons for the Elder Council, but it''s not without cost. I''m sure you know how challenging and expensive research and development can be. After all, you once approved resources for the Super Soldiers, so I hope you won''t quibble over resources like a bureaucrat," Niu Dehua said. Chapter 385: Chapter 387: Umbrella Company Business Opening Chapter 385: Chapter 387: Umbrella Company Business Opening [Additional garbled text: restored by 3:50, if restoration fails, open the catalog and long press this chapter to re-download] "Umbrella Company has hidden well indeed. They have such capabilities. If they had really come forward, they probably wouldn''t have survived until now," Situ Ke noted as he looked at the busy crowd, and then remembered the fate of the researchers and the Super Soldier Serum. "For instance, perhaps visiting your company''s production, manufacturing, and even testing processes, right?" "However, let''s be clear from the start. We provide the necessary military power and weapons for the Elder Council, but it''s not without cost. I''m sure you know how challenging and expensive research and development can be. After all, you once approved resources for the Super Soldiers, so I hope you won''t quibble over resources like a bureaucrat," Niu Dehua said. [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download] "Umbrella Company seems to be on the right track now, but this name ''Niu Dehua''... What is he trying to do, play the role of Piggy?" Qin Muye quipped. "No, rather than symbiosis, it''s more like being fed. The calculations are quite good, but they haven''t considered the essence." "The first step is to extract the Martial Arts Will." "Indeed, the previous paper data weren''t just empty talk. Only when Martial Arts Will is fused with a Secret Spirit does it become a complete life form. It''s precisely because it''s missing the other half that it needs to symbiose with humans." "Looks like an eagle, what a freakish thing," Qin Muye remarked sarcastically, then immediately turned his attention to the Starry Sky experiment. "A completely new species?" "So, let''s proceed with the experiment I want to do first." Chapter 386: Chapter 388: Will, Spiritual Wisdom! Chapter 386: Chapter 388: Will, Spiritual Wisdom! [Additional garbled code, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download] "Umbrella Company seems to be on the right track now, but this name ''Niu Dehua''... What is he trying to do, play the role of Piggy?" Qin Muye quipped. "No, rather than symbiosis, it''s more like being fed. The calculations are quite good, but they haven''t considered the essence." "The first step is to extract the Martial Arts Will." "Indeed, the previous paper data weren''t just empty talk. Only when Martial Arts Will is fused with a Secret Spirit does it become a complete life form. It''s precisely because it''s missing the other half that it needs to symbiose with humans." "Looks like an eagle, what a freakish thing," Qin Muye remarked sarcastically, then immediately turned his attention to the Starry Sky experiment. "A completely new species?" "So, let''s proceed with the experiment I want to do first." [The additional content is garbled; restoration at 3:50, if unable to restore, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download] "No, by relying on Umbrella!" Huang Yue''s tone was firm. "This is our first meeting, and the disparity between us is indeed significant. Liu Shengtian, you have lived for about three hundred years now, right? Dating back from the previous dynasty, I suppose that makes me the junior here." A young man walked over; he was Huang Yue, the emissary appointed by the emperor, specifically here to use equipment produced by the Umbrella Company in actual combat. "Heh, you want to commit suicide? Of course, that''s fine. Alive, you are quite valuable, dead you can still settle debts. Although it''s a bit less, but personally, I''d prefer if more of you died. Although the Federation needs to spend more resources because of this, I think the Umbrella might need resources more than living Martial Artists." Huang Yue said with a chuckle. Chapter 387: Chapter 389: The Black Moth Incident, The Beginning of Transcendent Inversion Chapter 387: Chapter 389: The Black Moth Incident, The Beginning of Transcendent Inversion [The additional content is garbled; restoration at 3:50, if unable to restore, long press the chapter in the directory to re-download] "No, by relying on Umbrella!" Huang Yue''s tone was firm. "This is our first meeting, and the disparity between us is indeed significant. Liu Shengtian, you have lived for about three hundred years now, right? Dating back from the previous dynasty, I suppose that makes me the junior here." A young man walked over; he was Huang Yue, the emissary appointed by the emperor, specifically here to use equipment produced by the Umbrella Company in actual combat. "Heh, you want to commit suicide? Of course, that''s fine. Alive, you are quite valuable, dead you can still settle debts. Although it''s a bit less, but personally, I''d prefer if more of you died. Although the Federation needs to spend more resources because of this, I think the Umbrella might need resources more than living Martial Artists." Huang Yue said with a chuckle. [Additional garbled text, recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download.] "..." Qin Muye was somewhat dumbfounded. It looked like a Divine being, but could a Divine be so weak? Oh, it turned out to be exactly that weak. "No, you are not." "It looks like an eagle but is actually made of human materials. This is the first time I''ve encountered such a bizarre thing." "You know all this and still ask me?" Qin Muye had been waiting for it to say that and instantly snapped back. "You may call me the Star Eagle." "What are you?" Star Eagle asked from across the ecological chamber. "Tell me about yourself," Qin Muye slowly sat down on a chair and asked, looking relaxed, but in reality, he had recorded a lot of data about Star Eagle. "Born of nature, borrowing a human body to come into this world." Qin Muye was a bit puzzled; in the Primordial World, this thing would be considered an Innate Divine Demon from the legends. Chapter 388: Chapter 390: Eagle of the Stars Chapter 388: Chapter 390: Eagle of the Stars [Additional garbled text, recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download.] "..." Qin Muye was somewhat dumbfounded. It looked like a Divine being, but could a Divine be so weak? Oh, it turned out to be exactly that weak. "No, you are not." "It looks like an eagle but is actually made of human materials. This is the first time I''ve encountered such a bizarre thing." "You know all this and still ask me?" Qin Muye had been waiting for it to say that and instantly snapped back. "You may call me the Star Eagle." "What are you?" Star Eagle asked from across the ecological chamber. "Tell me about yourself," Qin Muye slowly sat down on a chair and asked, looking relaxed, but in reality, he had recorded a lot of data about Star Eagle. "Born of nature, borrowing a human body to come into this world." Qin Muye was a bit puzzled; in the Primordial World, this thing would be considered an Innate Divine Demon from the legends. [Additional garbled message, recovery at 3:50, if it cannot be restored, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download] "???" Qin Muye was befuddled. You can actually divide your power among yourselves? "No, I think it''s still possible. From your description, it seems this isn''t the first time you ''World''s Children'' have appeared, but you were dispersed for some unknown reason. So, there must be a way to restore you back to your original state." Qin Muye instantly realized that the other party was lying. "Impossible. I have already formed, unless..." "What if we tried a different experiment. If multiple Martial Arts Wills and Secret Spirits were combined, could they form a whole?" Qin Muye thought these Star Eagles had decent personalities, at least they answered whatever was asked. "What if I used Blood Rose in combination with a single Sky Eagle Martial Arts, would it create something like a Blood Eagle?" Qin Muye asked again. Chapter 389: Chapter 391: The Stolen Power Chapter 389: Chapter 391: The Stolen Power [Additional garbled message, recovery at 3:50, if it cannot be restored, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download] "???" Qin Muye was befuddled. You can actually divide your power among yourselves? "No, I think it''s still possible. From your description, it seems this isn''t the first time you ''World''s Children'' have appeared, but you were dispersed for some unknown reason. So, there must be a way to restore you back to your original state." Qin Muye instantly realized that the other party was lying. "Impossible. I have already formed, unless..." "What if we tried a different experiment. If multiple Martial Arts Wills and Secret Spirits were combined, could they form a whole?" Qin Muye thought these Star Eagles had decent personalities, at least they answered whatever was asked. "What if I used Blood Rose in combination with a single Sky Eagle Martial Arts, would it create something like a Blood Eagle?" Qin Muye asked again. [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50. If it cannot be restored, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "After squeezing everything out of the Star Eagle, we''ll send it on its way. Keeping it around is useless." "Moreover, whether it is Martial Arts Will or Secret Spirits, both possess uniqueness. Once a sect or a Secret Spirit develops beyond the 6th tier, the corresponding Child of Destiny part will awaken, causing that sect or Secret Spirit to be limited to the 5th tier only." "What has Ji Shan been doing recently?" "Human Emperor Technique, Heaven''s Will Blade, Child of Destiny." "For now, put the Child of Destiny line on hold and let the research department focus on the cultivation of Martial Arts Will and Secret Spirits. The Star Eagle used the 5th tier previously, but I suspect it wasn''t fully developed. This time, we must use the 6th tier." Chapter 390: Chapter 392: The Sole Origin, The Limit of Secret Martial Chapter 390: Chapter 392: The Sole Origin, The Limit of Secret Martial [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50. If it cannot be restored, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "After squeezing everything out of the Star Eagle, we''ll send it on its way. Keeping it around is useless." "Moreover, whether it is Martial Arts Will or Secret Spirits, both possess uniqueness. Once a sect or a Secret Spirit develops beyond the 6th tier, the corresponding Child of Destiny part will awaken, causing that sect or Secret Spirit to be limited to the 5th tier only." "What has Ji Shan been doing recently?" "Human Emperor Technique, Heaven''s Will Blade, Child of Destiny." "For now, put the Child of Destiny line on hold and let the research department focus on the cultivation of Martial Arts Will and Secret Spirits. The Star Eagle used the 5th tier previously, but I suspect it wasn''t fully developed. This time, we must use the 6th tier." "Collecting is also not something we can rush; even if we hurry now, it''s useless. Let the Duke Federation search for me first. It''s not too late to deal with it later." "So all those hidden supreme beings must also be dealt with; otherwise, I would have no way to snatch the opponent from the civilization at the Heart of the World." "Or... should we let Ji Shan out? Perhaps in three to five days, he could gather all the Secret Martial and Secret Spirits." "It seems I still need the Duke Federation''s help with this matter." "The upper and lower tiers can''t still be connected, can they?" Qin Muye couldn''t help but laugh; this was indeed a bit peculiar "Under normal circumstances, I should be starting the development of permanent Territory Traits. However, given the current situation, it needs to be delayed. First, delve deeper into the Human Emperor Technique and Heaven''s Will Blade; afterwards, use them to capture the Child of Destiny." Originally, he had planned to refine the temporary Territory Traits brought by the Divine Artifact Equipment, but now, it can wait. After all, Skeleton Soldiers come from the Soul Summoning Technique and have no cost. If he were to use Troop buildings to recruit them, the cost would be substantial. Moreover, he was trying to see if he could expand his territory through this method; otherwise, even with the boost from Divine Artifacts, there would be a limit. If the technology to devour worlds was successfully developed, then his Endless Abyss would truly be endless. As long as he devours worlds, he can grow, which naturally symbolizes the release of potential. Fortunately, the production line for the Terminator Skeleton Soldiers was already set up long ago. The only cost lies in this one segment, but considering the income, this bit of cost is not a big deal. Yet, these achievements still require his effort. But in the end, he thought better of it and did not let Ji Shan out. He needed those things, but Ji Shan''s Harmonization Divine Power was already on the right track, and it would be a waste to send him out for such errands. Unless the Star Eagle was sent back into the civilization at the Heart of the World by Qin Muye. Of course, ascending to heaven does not come without effort; it''s built from a variety of Resources and Knowledge. Qin Muye had a lot of trust in Ji Shan''s luck, though the exact number wasn''t spelled out. It could definitely be said to be high. Regarding events from the ancient era, Qin Muye neither scorned nor disdained them. Back then, humans didn''t live life; they survived, fighting desperately just to stay alive, so nothing they did would be surprising. And he also knew that turning Divine Artifacts into permanent Territory Traits wouldn''t be easy. Temporary ones provide a boost, but permanent ones would integrate into the territory, and the difficulty between the two is like heaven and earth. After all, the Duke Federation wants to get rid of Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters as soon as possible; the feeling of power slipping away is something no politician wants to experience again. According to Qin Muye''s observations, this might be one of their limitations. If it were Qin Muye, he would do the same, since during the ancient era, the prerequisite for survival was to have Power. Otherwise, one would be nothing but prey for other beings. Perhaps the words of the Star Eagle held both truth and lies, but Qin Muye could also judge their veracity through his own abilities; the uniqueness mentioned was true. Perhaps one day, his Endless Abyss truly could become a world without end. Like being able to comprehend strange Divine Skills from Qin Muye''s immense and indescribable existence or even gaining Harmonization Experience from him, probably because of the Hell Authority. It''s like asking a Farmer to learn about beauty treatments, completely mismatched. Unfortunately, only Ji Shan is using this method. Spirit Monsters are clever, but their strength is entirely reliant on modification, and they learn only their specialized Knowledge, which doesn''t mesh well with the indescribable features of Qin Muye. Regrettably, due to the nature of the Skeleton Soldiers, it is still impossible to recruit them; they can only be artificially synthesized afterwards. At present, we are amid a transformation. For instance, the laboring Skeleton Soldiers of the past have now been replaced by Terminator Skeleton Soldiers. The prerequisite is that Qin Muye doesn''t put them away; otherwise, ordinary people wouldn''t be able to see them. Qin Muye''s indescribable essence is in itself a taboo and holds Chaos, containing various rules and secrets that cannot be expressed in words or writing. Upon further research, Qin Muye always felt it was like a thread. The path that Ji Shan is on right now is somewhat similar yet different from his, with a logic that leans more towards scientific summation, but whose cultivation method appears to be idealistic, prone to sudden enlightenment and then comprehending a wealth of knowledge. Divine Artifacts are quite magical, but Qin Muye feels that even the most magical artifact couldn''t compare to a world. Although he does command a large number of Spirit Monsters, they all have their jobs to do. Even the Umbrella Company''s management and sales personnel are squeezed out from them. Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss is immense, and naturally, it requires a vast population to operate. He believes the Child of Destiny is more crucial. Acquiring detailed data would aid him in devouring the world, and then he could complete the task of destroying an instance in the territory advancement mission. On their own, they cannot successfully reach Rank 6, and only with the return of the Child of Destiny can they further advance to Rank 6. Nowadays, one Skeleton Soldier can do the work of a hundred from before, and their service life has much increased, yet the cost hasn''t risen by much. This is progress. Thinking of this, Qin Muye couldn''t help but think of Ji Shan, who was also continuously perfecting his Harmonization Divine Power, aiming to reach the skies in one step. For instance, the various Biological Weapons and military Equipment provided to the Duke Federation were manufactured by Terminator Skeleton Soldiers, and Spirit Monsters only needed to do spot checks. The quality is uniform across the board, as if stamped from the same mold; in fact, that was precisely the case. Due to the appearance of Star Eagle, both the Sky Eagle Sect and the Star Association probably won''t be able to produce a Supreme Level being, only trapped at the True Martial Rank and True Spirit Realm. Having Spirit Monsters will do. If it really doesn''t work out, Qin Muye can solve it himself. With such a big tool at his disposal, it is natural to put it to use; otherwise, it would be a waste. Furthermore, Spirit Monsters'' natural Talents simply can''t compare to Ji Shan, a Child of Destiny. It would be better to ask Qin Muye directly rather than trying to comprehend his abilities; they might learn even faster that way. This world, after all, still favors the children with peculiar life forms, the Children of Destiny. No matter how well humans perform, they are merely adopted sons, not biological ones. This is exclusivity, as whether it be Martial Artists or Secret Spirit Masters, the corresponding Rank 6 of Secret Martial or Secret Spirit can only be achieved by one. These Terminator Skeleton Soldiers are certainly not the Rank 7 or 8 Terminators of the past Heavenly Net but only Rank 5, transformed by the combined efforts of Qin Muye''s underlings, such as Dawn Mechanics, Necromancers, and Soul Mentors. After all, they are just laboring soldiers; demanding combat Power is unnecessary. This method is only applicable to Ji Shan and Spirit Monsters. If anyone else were to observe Qin Muye, they might not just have an epiphany but could go mad. This situation can only be described as the survival of the fittest. It''s just that the Children of Destiny have a real father. Regrettably, they''ve met Qin Muye; if his plan goes smoothly, not only the Child of Destiny but the whole world may cease to exist. Unfortunately, this differential treatment doesn''t have any substantial use. No matter how much the Children of Destiny struggle, they have already become a thing of the past. This world now belongs to humanity. As for the Seven Chapter Secret Scroll, a Territory Trait, it could only have appeared after merging with the Underworld of the Tidal World; otherwise, it would have been impossible, akin to incorporating a significant part of the world. The savings from the Terminator Skeleton Soldiers aren''t just labor costs but also a vast amount of time. The Terminator Skeleton Soldiers are naturally equipped with corresponding Intelligent systems, enabling unified management. The core is still the Skeleton Soldiers, but now they are enhanced with the Terminator''s Liquid Metal, no longer as weak and powerless as before. As a newcomer, Qin Muye''s influence obviously isn''t as convenient as the Duke Federation''s. Through the Umbrella Company, he can provide the Federation with weapons while covertly gaining control and infiltrating the Federation. In doing so, he claims the Resources, Federation handles the tasks, and he doesn''t have to pay. Chapter 391 Chapter 393: Support, Frame, Seize Power Full Chapter 391 Chapter 393: Support, Frame, Seize Power ``` [Extra code jumble: Will restore at 3:50, if unable to restore, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and redownload] "It''s not a coincidence, I''ve been waiting for you. The Great Governor has been assassinated by a Martial Artist, and someone needs to step forward to take charge, don''t they?" Niu Dehua said bluntly. "Great Governor, wasn''t this your command?" Huang Yue looked gentle and refined, completely hiding the fact that he was an executioner who had annihilated many Transcendents. "Great Governor, you''ve grown old, so old that you''re no longer capable of leading the entire Federation. I think you understand what I mean," Huang Yue said slowly. "Once I take office, I will settle the debts owed to Umbrella Company," at this moment, Huang Yue no longer concealed his ambition, and there was a hidden meaning to his words: he promised Umbrella Company he would repay the debts, implying that such repayment was contingent on his assumption of office. If someone else were appointed, he could not guarantee the same support. "Madman, you''re a madman," the Great Governor said looking at the report submitted by Huang Yue, his expression filled with ineffable horror. "Alright, I''ll wait for the Great Governor to fulfill his promise," said Niu Dehua, who clearly understood and thus openly referred to the title of Great Governor. "It seems you''ve eliminated your concerns about the future," Niu Dehua stood aside, saw Huang Yue deep in thought while looking at the Elder Council, and promptly spoke. "What a coincidence, President Niu," Huang Yue said with an even tone. "Really? Does President Niu also have these thoughts?" Huang Yue probed casually. "They may have tough bones, but they''re certainly not tougher than bullets!" "Even though they''ve made mistakes, they are also citizens of the Federation. Why involve others unnecessarily? Just eliminate the ringleaders!" the Great Governor glared at Huang Yue, his eyes fierce. "I never thought about resigning from Umbrella Company. After all, we''re only researchers and lack that kind of ability. I just wanted to say that we''re running out of money," Niu Dehua said. "My dear future Great Governor, you understand I''m just a researcher, not versed in politics. However, I do realize one thing: if we can''t solve the problem, then we must eliminate the source of it," he said. "Why wouldn''t I dare? If Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters can do it, why can''t an ordinary person like me?" Huang Yue laughed softly, then turned and left the council hall on his own initiative. "Now, you are relieved of your duties, detained for dereliction of duty, intentional homicide, contempt for human rights, among other charges. Guards..." the Great Governor said with a somber expression, his voice far from weak. "Those who''ve died directly or indirectly because of them won''t think this way," Huang Yue snorted, clearly understanding the nature of those in the Elder Council, having known since the time his mentors were made scapegoats. "The Left and Right Governors probably wouldn''t agree either, and the implications of their connections are too significant, it would lead to trouble," Huang Yue observed. Umbrella Company provided Huang Yue with technical support to help him clear the entire Duke Federation, and in exchange, Huang Yue ensured Umbrella Company''s protection, at least for the time being. Although the report contained just brief sentences and a string of numbers, they represented real human lives. The Tyrant completed his orders and left the council hall with large strides. They thought they were putting forth a scapegoat, but never expected that one day it would backfire on them. At this moment, as a veteran of political intrigue, the Great Governor fully understood the meaning of this: he had lost, and lost thoroughly. The breath of the Great Governor was constricted by immense force, his eyes revealing fear as his arms and legs struggled and flailed against the Tyrant in an attempt to break free. The light in the Great Governor''s eyes gradually faded, and he finally became a lifeless body, dropping powerlessly to the ground. But never did they expect someone to pick the peaches midway. Huang Yue''s goal was simple: to purge all Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters and return everything to its rightful order. Huang Yue looked at Niu Dehua with some surprise. His words were incredibly direct, but then he remembered that everyone at Umbrella Company was focused on research and thus tended to be straightforward. Huang Yue walked out of the Elder Council''s gates. Before being made a scapegoat in the research lab, he believed the Elder Council could restore the glory of the Federation. But now, he understood reliance on others was futile; one must depend on oneself. ``` If the implications are so vast, then simply kill all those involved and the problem is solved. A burly Tyrant, fully armed with various military equipment, strode in. Despite his arsenal, he didn''t use it, instead, he reached out and grabbed the Great Governor by the neck. In just those two sentences, a special deal had been struck between them. But what was the result? Huang Yue took matters into his own hands, seized the highest military force currently available¡ªthat is, the armed forces equipped with biological weapons and modern armaments¡ªand most importantly, had reached a cooperation agreement with the Umbrella Company. Even these three Governors probably wouldn''t be spared. The sensation of suffocation and impending death aggressively eroded his sanity, and the last thing that flashed in his mind was Huang Yue''s mocking laughter as he left. Niu Dehua spread his hands, indicating that since you have military power, just kill them directly; after all, these people are not worth much anyway. In fact, he was also regretting a little. He had thought that by using the Umbrella Company to deal with the Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters, he could regain control of power. At least for now, power was not what Huang Yue was after. What he truly pursued was a peaceful and prosperous age. However, power was just a tool on his journey; without it, any idea was nothing but a fantasy. Even the Elder Council had many who were covertly in touch with the Secret Martial Sect and Secret Spirit Organization. Only because they had power and hid it well were they dealt with in advance; otherwise, this time, countless individuals might have been eliminated. Thus, all the advantages he once had vanished in this moment, and he found himself in an even more precarious position. Although he was at a disadvantage, the solution to break the deadlock was simple¡ªdo away with this young man who had stolen his opportunities, and everything would return to normal, be it power or wealth. Therefore, he never took the words of these politicians to heart because, to him, trusting them was less reliable than trusting the Umbrella Company. After all, their aspiration to turn the tide was backed by action, unlike these Governors who used him as a shield but took away the credit. Hence, as long as he cleared the universal stage, allowing the Umbrella Company to develop further afterward, he could completely eradicate these ancient malpractices. He glared fiercely at the other party, "How dare you..." Upon hearing this, Huang Yue was stunned and then laughed, "Makes sense. Since they oppose me, keeping them around really is pointless and just causes trouble. Killing them would simply save me the hassle." Compared to the extraordinary power that could not be widespread, as a researcher, he was more inclined toward the Umbrella Company. Although they provided him with armaments and biological weapons, their hidden base beneath the Elder Council showed significant achievements in civil affairs as well. Upon further reflection, ever since he had waged wars in all directions, all expenses were on credit. Although some debts were paid with Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters, it was not equivalent to real silver and gold; it made sense that there was a cash shortage. In his original plan, he only needed to eliminate the top powers of the Secret Martial Sect and Secret Spirit Organization to deter the rest, and then enlist the lesser Transcendents to form a forceful agency. He would then leverage the legitimacy of this violent agency to further erode the Umbrella Company and finally seize complete control over it. In this world, there''s no such thing as fairness and order. Ever since Huang Yue got involved with the Umbrella Company, he went from being an ordinary researcher to becoming the ''fourth Governor'' in the Elder Council, lacking only the title. With this move, he had seized supreme power and, naturally, his next step was to upend the feudal system of the Duke Federation and reconsolidate all powers into his own hands. This action might throw the entire Duke Federation into turmoil, but with the current dire state of the environment, how much worse could it get? The truth didn''t matter; what mattered was the benefits it could bring. The entire Elder Council was now under the control of this young man. However, he quickly realized something was amiss, as no one responded to his commands. As for using Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters to pay off debts, he knew about it but hadn''t taken it to heart. Once he got his hands on the Umbrella Company, wouldn''t it all still be his? As for the idea that his death would implicate others? That was impossible, for he knew that his death would definitely be framed on the Martial Artists, just as he had done before. The Duke Federation is vast. Finding a frog with three legs might be difficult, but finding someone capable of getting things done? That''s a different story. Chapter 392: Chapter 394: Territory Traits - Abyss Demon Net Chapter 392: Chapter 394: Territory Traits - Abyss Demon Net [Additional garbled update, recovery at 3:50 AM, if unable to recover, long press the chapter in the contents to re-download] "Check each orientation node, if all goes well, we will be able to start the final project of the World Child Project the day after tomorrow." "Nodes are normal. If all the World Children are integrated, I wonder what kind of monster will be created, maybe a level 7?" "It seems we have everything, huh, I never thought I''d see the day when I could artificially create a level 6 life form." Qin Muye looked at the divided ecological simulation room, which contained Martial Arts Will and Secret Spirit from the Spirit Monsters and Duke Federation accumulated over nearly a decade. "If it''s level 7... that would be fantastic!" [Abyss Demon Net: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you, yet, you are also a part of the abyss] And with the Territory Trait of Shared Destiny, they really can''t shake him or limit his overall civilization. However, because of the World Child, the resources are endlessly renewable; they definitely won''t run out, and will recover over hundreds and thousands of years. Apart from the major project that is the World Child, the real harvest has been the Heavenly Net. But the aftermath has naturally shown up as well, with the Cooperative Federation experiencing large-scale chaos over those years, with culture, scientific research, and more being damaged to various degrees, even cases of historical regression have occurred. As for Qin Muye, the boost in Attributes or Skills wasn''t that great, but it did give him a tremendous advantage: control over his territory. As for other Divine Artifacts, well, Qin Muye has some ideas. If he really wanted to study and figure it out, it would take at least another three to five years to complete the transformation of Divine Artifacts into Territory Traits. Luckily, the Umbrella Company was there. After all, the Umbrella Company doesn''t belong to human civilization but is part of Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss. Perhaps it represents a deeper existence in this world; otherwise, Qin Muye most likely wouldn''t have been deceived. Node, that is the environment of Secret Spirit Power. After years of development and research on the World Child, Qin Muye has realized that this group of World Children, just like the three Great Demons in the Spirit Realm, are undying beings. Even if they die for some reason, they only return to the civilization within the Heart of the World, without any loss. Unfortunately, Qin Muye couldn''t find the civilization of the Heart of the World; otherwise, he would definitely have gone to take a look. Creating Territory Traits isn''t that easy; in ten years, he''s only managed to artificially create one, sinking two Divine Artifacts and a virtual world into it. That''s right, he copied the Heavenly Net. Normally, he indeed acts like a dog for the Secret Martial Sect or the Secret Spirit Organization, but at least the power is in his own hands. But once the Elder Council appears, they will take back the power and fiefdom, and then the past glory and wealth would be gone. Seventy percent is already not low, and even if he fails... well, he''ll just try again. Then, of course, he couldn''t just use it like that but integrated it into the Magic Network, creating a new Territory Trait. If one lacks strength, "Lord Era" is an extremely perfect shelter, but once one has strength, then ambitions, such as freedom, start to grow! The Abyss Demon Net is constructed from the Magic Network, and since the Heavenly Net inherently has a certain compatibility with the Magic Network, essentially, the Source of Spark and the Strategic Defense System are not the main materials, but rather supplementary materials; the real integration is between the Magic Network and the Matrix World. Over ten years, Qin Muye has naturally perfected a great deal of technology and various other things. It''s somewhat of a revenge on humanity, but unfortunately, it has become a paradise for the Secret Spirit Master. Although the dukes do have term limits, those limits are still up to them to decide, as the original commands of the Elder Council couldn''t reach his fiefdom. So Qin Muye figured it a waste to just leave it be; better to borrow it for use as an energy node. By extracting its energy environment, the Umbrella Company would also be able to move in for exploitation. Therefore, he values the World Child Project highly; if initially it was merely to increase his own foundation, now, Qin Muye plans to make this group of World Children into a part of himself, eventually crafting them into a Territory Trait. So naturally, the dukes panicked, and after panicking, a rebellion was bound to follow, and the result speaks for itself. He could feel his relationship with the Endless Abyss continuously merging even gaining the sensory experiences of his previous domains. This was because the main body of the Magic Network was Qin Muye, making the Abyss Demon Net naturally a part of Qin Muye as well. Through the Source of Spark and Strategic Defense System along with the Matrix World he had acquired earlier, a brand-new Heavenly Net was ultimately formed. Things were different now, everything had undergone earth-shattering changes, with the Elder Council having soldiers at their disposal¡ªthose soldiers who could extremely rout the Transcendents. Everything done now was gradually extracting the Endless Abyss from "Lord Era". Otherwise, how could Qin Muye possibly choose the Child of the World? After all, he had researched it for a significant amount of time, achieving a success rate of at least seventy percent. If ordinary people were neither affected nor felt anything when the nobles or high officials were killed, the effect was excellent when it came to killing those gang members who oppressed them every day. It was this transfer station that successfully formed such a unique territory trait. In the beginning, Qin Muye took drastic actions, making the Children of the World suffer as they faced various experiments. Thus, he needed to stuff the territory''s traits of the Endless Abyss with enough of his belongings to gradually dilute the shares of "Lord Era" and eventually kick it out entirely, ensuring the Endless Abyss belonged only to himself. As a result, the Duke Federation was transformed into the Cooperative Federation, and the Umbrella Company was heavily relied upon. Starting from the sixth year, a great deal of technology entered into civil use, creating a whole new trend, and naturally, the Umbrella Company entered thousands of households, delivering a vast amount of valuable resources to the Endless Abyss. The regions, being the locations where the Children of the World had died, became the centers from which this spread continuously. The farther away from the death sites, the higher the concentration of this energy. The reason was simple: a sufficient degree of compatibility was needed. After supporting Huang Yue''s rise through the Umbrella Company, it took five years to sweep all the Secret Martial Sects and Secret Spirit Organizations, even gradually taking back the territories that had been distributed to the Dukes. After numerous experiments, Qin Muye realized that by stuffing his personal items into the artificial territory traits, he could gradually take control of the territory himself. After pacifying the entire Duke Federation, it naturally underwent a name change. It might have seemed insignificant to an ordinary person, but in Huang Yue''s eyes, it was not a good name as ''Duke'' inherently carried implications of division. After succeeding with the Abyss Demon Net, he also tried transforming artifacts like Dragon King''s Divine Power and Titan''s Arrow from Divine Artifact Equipment into territory traits. This process was extremely bloody since the Transcendents would resist, and the Lords were unwilling to relinquish their power. After forming this territory trait, Qin Muye lost the Source of Spark, Strategic Defense System, and Matrix World because they had merged into the Magic Network and the Mysterious Lock. However, the effects did not disappear, and he additionally gained this special territory trait. In this world, the source of bloodthirsty and dark energy that Qin Muye uncovered was unevenly distributed. This trait greatly amplified the Spirit Monsters, making them fully abyssalized. During invasions or slaughters, they became much more powerful. This was not like Divine Artifact Equipment, because the artifacts are entirely different from each other; even with experience, each artifact had to be researched from scratch. These matters were also formed from a combination of various pieces of intelligence and further verified by Qin Muye''s subsequent validation. It was exactly to avoid the premature collapse of human civilization that Qin Muye reduced the number of destructive experiments, thereby gradually curbing the trend. The first experiment was the Seven Chapters Secret Scroll, and now, the Abyss Demon Net validated his ideas. Only "Lord Era" was too powerful and vast, requiring Qin Muye to slowly scheme and erode it bit by bit. However, he later found that it was indeed not quite suitable. Although it was true that the Children of the World themselves didn''t suffer losses, the loss was actually borne by human civilization itself, meaning the cost was paid by mankind. Even the recovery would likely require a sacrifice, a price Qin Muye didn''t care about as long as he wasn''t the one paying it. As for the original gangs? They had all been dealt with during the initial world cleansing, a convenient way to gather public support. Finally, he removed "Lord Era." Chapter 393: Chapter 395: Worlds Sonè·¯Civilization Chapter 393: Chapter 395: World''s Son¡¤Civilization [Additional update error, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, long press the chapter in the directory to redownload.] "..." Qin Muye really wanted to curse the fool, but when he thought that this composite entity of the World''s Son was just a new life born less than five minutes ago, he held back, understanding it was normal for it to lack experience. "Release the interval between the ecological simulation chambers, and formally initiate the final project of the World''s Son." "Tell me, where do you come from? I have never seen you in the Heart of the World?" The being of light didn''t make a rash move because it realized it was surrounded. "Tell me, where is the Heart of the World, and how should one reach it?" Qin Muye silently issued the order to strike in the Magic Network. "All units, be aware, the specimen will soon be fully merged." Qin Muye reminded everyone, and naturally, a warning followed from the Magic Network, which still slightly lagged behind him, after all, sometimes reliance on data must be paired with experience. "Verification complete, the specimen is correct." "Release complete!" "Just a bunch of..." the World''s Son¡¤Civilization hadn''t finished speaking when a massive horde of Spirit Monsters surged forward. "Have Tian Qi, Demon Blood, and others lead their troops and stand by, ready to capture the merged specimen." After collecting some data, Qin Muye finally spoke. "Before asking questions, one should introduce oneself first, so I can determine whether you are an enemy or a specimen." Qin Muye walked out, his armor, like a robe, swirling with massive amounts of Abyss Power. "I am the World''s Son, named Civilization! Leave this world, or the Heart of the World will destroy this filthy continent," the entity known as Civilization threatened immediately. "Don''t rush to take action, let''s see what the specimen wants to do." Qin Muye felt the power bursting within him, an effect of the artifact ''The End of All Things'' and the territory trait of the Abyss Magic Network. In the classification of "Lord Era," this being of light was naturally considered an invader. "Recheck whether all specimens have reached the threshold." "Master, the energy level has begun to rise. According to the Magic Network, it might reach the seventh level." An assistant Spirit Monster hurriedly reminded. "Prepare to interfere with the fusion, to avoid isolated fusions." Qin Muye said as he watched the specimens in the ecological simulation chamber. After all, the era when the Worlds'' Sons existed was quite nai?ve, so it was normal for them to speak bluntly. It wasn''t that there was no substantial light, but rather a kind of solid brilliance, emitting an aura that reached the seventh level. It must be said, Floating City paired with the Super-Space Transmission Channel to enter instances is simply a bug. But there were also gains, as reflected in him. After a period of research, Qin Muye became even more indescribable... However, these sixth-level specimens mostly had their own consciousness. If left undisturbed, they would only merge with the subjects they preferred, not forced into multiple group fusions. It could be seen from their attitude before. Not only did he receive a boost, but all Spirit Monsters in the Endless Abyss also gained an enhancement. A tremendous amount of brilliance started continuously emanating from the ecological laboratory, signaling the beginning of the specimens'' fusion. After the beating, they will probably understand a bit more about smoother growth. Moreover, it was the kind of bond where success or damage affects all; like a true son lying on a stepson to suck blood, what a great idea! Interference operations began quickly, forcing a large number of specimens into close proximity. Later, due to other projects, it was gradually put on hold. How can one have a good attitude towards robbers in one''s home? Spirit Monsters and the Endless Abyss after all came from outside, unlike Qin Muye who had a status. As the World''s Son¡¤Civilization, they could obviously see how out of place they were. Just like the original obliteration engine, it was an unstoppable passive element. The army quickly assembled. Due to being in the Endless Abyss, Demon Statue Level Mecha was not suitable, but each Spirit Monster wore Stone Ghost Level Armor, which, through multiple iterations by Qin Muye, had evolved from high-level to Divine Artifact Level. Click... Unfortunately, World''s Son¡¤Civilization did not understand these things. He was still just a child who thus suffered a harsh beating from society. Even Qin Muye, who had been stuck at the 5th level of his advancement task and unable to move forward, held strength comparable to the 8th level within his territory. Over the years, he had not ceased to grow in strength. Now, even without using his original form, just one Wise Man''s Book Shadow allowed him to wield power matching the 7th level. Even experience could well be a part of data. In the vast ecological simulation room, loads of Martial Arts Will and Secret Spirits were released, creating a unique scene. Qin Muye''s strength was being nourished by the entire Endless Abyss, allowing him to grow stronger even while lying idle. Qin Muye showed no reaction to this. This was something he didn''t need Spirit Monsters to remind him of. With his capabilities, he could easily deduce the outcome. Now, his computing power was no less than that of the Magic Network. Qin Muye monitored all the data; his real body still had not returned, still impersonating a corpse. Qin Muye generally did not care about these matters, for to him, they were trivial. The reason he temporarily stored his body elsewhere was due to the temporary Skill Level of Strongman Style being too high. Bringing it back would cause issues, as it was not his own skill, so he completely lacked control over it. If it concerned fusion, Qin Muye would not force it if the other side was willing, but if they were disobedient, they would be made to be willing. Now, the body was kept by the Elder Council, who sought to uncover its secrets. After all, his current level of Strongman Style had reached four digits, which in a mystical world, would be considered treasure-grade, but sadly these added effects did not belong to Qin Muye, but to a temporary skill. There was a disturbance in the Ecological Laboratory, clearly unable to withstand the test subject''s outburst. Even now, he still hadn''t taken control of Umbrella Company, only able to cooperate. The idea of World''s Son¡¤Civilization was indeed correct, but the problem was that Qin Muye, the robber, was even stronger, so even if he was unwilling, he couldn''t show it. His life was in their hands. Subsequently, countless radiances broke through the Ecological Laboratory, forming a massive being of light. So, it wasn''t about the 7th level anymore. Unless this fused test subject possessed 8th-level strength, it would need Qin Muye himself to intervene; otherwise, there would basically be no room for resistance. Indeed, they did not have such massive forms as their enemy, but they had all the crucial Attributes, Skills, and Talents¡ªand they mobbed in groups. The opponent was pinned down and hammered into the ground at the first encounter. Just thinking about it was incredibly bizarre. Otherwise, how could he alone propel the entire territory''s development? Otherwise, wouldn''t these ten years have been wasted for him? Although he optimized and perfected various technologies in his territory while conducting plenty of experimental projects, it didn''t mean he was stagnating. Also, due to his body being passed around numerous times, it had accumulated quite a reputation for him. He had now reached 0.0096%, which was quite good since it was only circulated among the upper echelons. Previously, Qin Muye had thought that the World''s Son was on par with humans, but now it seemed the World''s Sons had utterly won. Humans'' civilization, made manifest, all belonged to the World''s Sons. For Qin Muye, this was good news, at least he didn''t need to worry about being suddenly removed from the instance world upon completing his tasks. If this had been when he first arrived in this instance world, the other party with 7th-level abilities would have had their Spirit Monsters swarm them in a fight, but after ten years of development, not only could the Spirit Monsters mob up, but the Hero units could as well since they also possessed 7th-level combat strength. To be honest, all his Spirit Monsters now each held two Divine Artifacts, in addition to these two mandatory Divine Artifacts, there was also exclusive Equipment, although this exclusive Equipment was of high-level and not developed by Qin Muye but crafted by Hero-level domestic profession Spirit Monsters under him. He had already tried this previously; Martial Arts Will and Secret Spirits were capable of multiple combinations, not merely one-to-one. In his past experiments, the limit of fusion had not been entirely tested out yet. The reason he didn''t wait for a response was that Qin Muye knew that even if he asked, the other party wouldn''t tell him. As for why it ended up in the Elder Council''s hands, it naturally had to do with Huang Yue. After he gained power later, he was not willing to maintain a cooperative relationship with Umbrella Company and wanted to take control, but his foundation was in Umbrella Company, and turning the tables was not so easy. As the lead experimenter, Qin Muye had already considered this. Whether the test subject was willing or not wasn''t his concern; his job was to ensure the experiment proceeded as he had planned. Chapter 394: Chapter 396: The Experiment is Almost Over Chapter 394: Chapter 396: The Experiment is Almost Over [Extra update error message, will restore at 3:50. If unable to restore, long-press this chapter in the index to re-download.] "They''re nothing but a bunch of stray dogs, after all. Wouldn''t it be better to walk freely in the sunlight than to curl up inside the Heart of the World?" World''s Son¡¤Civilization didn''t care about his situation at all and even made a self-deprecating remark. "Long time no see, or should I say please be patient with me for our first meeting?" The tone of World''s Son¡¤Civilization was like that of an old friend. "That''s really a pity; I''m afraid you''ll have to stay here for a while." Qin Muye had to find a way to locate the Heart of the World, and as for the method, well, it has to rely on World''s Son¡¤Civilization. "Mr. Qin, I have a question. Why are you doing this?" World''s Son¡¤Civilization asked as he saw Qin Muye turn around to leave. "Yes, Master, someone will be arranged to handle it." The henchman naturally had no objections, as he had long wanted to catch them. If it weren''t for the Door of Demons destroying most of the southern population, they would be earning more now. It was just that, due to the Door of Demons creating forced labor, it was not a good time to act. "Notify all departments, prepare to reclaim the Door of Demons, they''ve done a good job in these ten years." Qin Muye suddenly remembered there had been a hardworking one providing them with innumerable Skeleton Soldier laborers, some defective product that had transformed from a Secret Spirit Master. "Why? No reason, just a simple desire to survive, that''s all." Qin Muye left after speaking. "I don''t know, why do you think I would know such things? Whether coming to this world or going back, it''s not my active choice, but a passive one." World''s Son¡¤Civilization expressed his own confusion. "Well, that''s not necessarily true, since you''re willing to talk, I still want to ask, where is the Heart of the World?" Qin Muye asked. "What a strange existence." World''s Son¡¤Civilization muttered quietly to himself. He had thought that the fully merged World''s Son would know something, but alas, he was wrong. For instance, using World''s Son¡¤Civilization as a signal to disperse and so on. After all, these memories did contain many parts where Qin Muye had dissected and experimented on him, so naturally he knew about Qin Muye. After all, many of the parts that made up this World''s Son had been experimented on by Qin Muye, which could be inferred from his tone and demeanor. After dealing with the white glove, Qin Muye naturally planned to research World''s Son¡¤Civilization. For him, surviving was easy, just a matter of closing and opening his eyes. Now, however, it was time to close the net, after all, Qin Muye no longer needed the other party, so he planned to capture him and throw him into the smelting furnace to extract the energy accumulated over the years. Though this energy was somewhat meager for the entire Endless Abyss, a mosquito''s leg is still flesh, and Qin Muye had no intention of giving up, so he would find someone to capture him. After all, Qin Muye had plenty of time; from what he could see now, the greatest calamity of this world should be him, not someone else. Luckily, being wrong was not an issue, he had the person in his hands, if push came to shove he just had to dig deeper into the research. Luckily, Huang Yue didn''t think the Umbrella Company was slacking, but rather that the Door of Demons was too powerful, since it was clearly beyond normal comprehension. To survive? This reason... seemed a bit far-fetched, but he didn''t feel that Qin Muye was lying, because there was no point in lying. Maybe for others, Qin Muye''s power was already enough to be the strongest in the world, but for Qin Muye, it was just a beginning. The plan had not changed, but the content and difficulty had indeed increased. And the first step was to get stuck, which meant adjustments had to be made to the plans that followed. Take the Star Eagle, for example. Qin Muye had just killed it and sent it back. After ten or so years, it could be summoned again, and for the Star Eagle, it was just a matter of closing and opening its eyes, and it would be back. But the Warlock Dynasty server faced a world-ending crisis, and the instance world could face unforeseen changes at any moment; he had to go all out. But which of these beings was human? The Federation''s siege never stopped, but the Door of Demons was too alien, possessing a flawed Mystical Realm of Ascension Fixed View Talisman and part of the undead trait, coupled with devouring a large number of humans, it had formed an extremely strong life force. Even the Heart of the World was an innate concept existing in their memories, something akin to common knowledge. Qin Muye had to plan meticulously for the smallest matters, let alone something as significant as devouring the world. The Heart of the World was clearly no trivial thing, and if not handled properly, it could very well cause his downfall. Qin Muye''s eyes narrowed slightly. He didn''t believe that World''s Son¡¤Civilization was lying, but if what he said was true, that could be troublesome. Qin Muye inquired further about their survival within the Heart of the World or their growth, but the answers he received were hardly satisfactory. In the Heart of the World, they lacked any personal subjective consciousness and were unable to perceive the passage of time. Qin Muye wasn''t surprised and said, "Memories are back online? It seems you''ve recovered quite well. I''m actually quite envious of you World''s Sons, being both individual entities and a singular whole at the same time." Qin Muye deliberately allowed the Demon/Gate Monster to act freely, partly to let this mobile resource extractor fatten up, and partly for the sake of the Skeleton Soldiers'' labor. His domain was short-staffed, and it was unrealistic to do the killing himself, especially with the mission incomplete. Direct killing did not align with Qin Muye''s interests. The World''s Son¡¤Civilization sensed that this time, the other party probably wouldn''t just experiment on him and then kill him off as before, but there was a larger scheme in play. Upon hearing Qin Muye''s words, World''s Son¡¤Civilization couldn''t help but feel puzzled. For him, death was nothing more than a return to the Heart of the World, and since he couldn''t defeat the opponent, he chose to comply obediently. It was like hitting several birds with one stone. Thus, when facing Qin Muye, he didn''t bellow and scream as he had at the beginning. Hence, he found a puppet to come over, which not only alleviated the manpower pressure but also mixed in some profit. He couldn''t compare himself to the weak; he had to compare himself to the strong, like the Heavenly Dao-like Chaos Chaos, God who resides in Eden Garden, the Mother of All Species who nurtures thousands of living beings. They indeed had the concept of death, but this concept became utterly blurred after entering the Heart of the World. He was indeed known as the World''s Son, but having gotten into such a state, it was better to worry about himself rather than the world. Against any one of them, Qin Muye had absolutely no power to resist when facing these beings, even if it meant no longer being human. Now was not yet the time for the Federation''s demise. Now that Qin Muye spoke up, it was much easier to deal with, and then they could march south. Although there were no people there, the resources remained. Otherwise, what else could he do? This breakthrough was all he had, so naturally, he had to figure out a way to solve it as soon as possible. If he let things slide any longer, they would have to strike the North. If there were no danger and he could live safely, Qin Muye naturally wouldn''t want to do these things. Lying around playing with his phone, watching TV, eating and drinking well every day, wasn''t that comfortable? It was also because of the Demon/Gate Monster that the area south of the Federation degenerated as a whole. Even just for preventing this being, the Federation had to expend a significant amount of military budget every year. It was precisely for this reason that Qin Muye found it to be a thorny issue. As a result, the Federation had no way to thoroughly exterminate it, even with the use of various munitions from the Umbrella Company. The original plan was to obtain the real situation of the Heart of the World from World''s Son¡¤Civilization and then turn it into Territory Traits, ultimately devouring the entire world. Without finding the Heart of the World, Qin Muye''s plan to devour the world would likely be delayed. This defective product had always been entrenched in the South, completely severing the Duke Federation and causing a large number of dead zones. This creature was indeed extraordinary. After receiving a thorough beating and being locked up in Prison, it grew rapidly. The beating was only partly effective; the real key to its growth was probably the gradual digestion of other World''s Sons'' memories, causing its formerly nai?ve personality to become shrewd. The previous justice in their actions? Better not bother. People mature, and so do the World''s Sons. There was a time when they believed in such ideals, and as a result, they all perished. Now no longer nai?ve, they simply let the other party do as it pleases. As for how the Demon/Gate Monster came into being, the Federation could no longer investigate, since everywhere the creature had been had already turned to ruins. As a precaution, it was naturally necessary to investigate clearly before proceeding. As beings under special scrutiny, they never ventured to explore why, for one, there was no need, and secondly, they could not investigate, as they spent most of their time in the Heart of the World, completely devoid of the ability to explore. Chapter 395: Chapter 397: When Civilization Becomes the Carrier Chapter 395: Chapter 397: When Civilization Becomes the Carrier [Additional messy code; recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory, long-press the chapter, and re-download] "Who dares to risk their life so recklessly? Moreover, I am inside the deepest part of the Elder Council''s treasury. Who could have entered, someone with power, influence, or strength?" "Increase the frequency; yes, that''s the spot, delve further." "I wonder if combining the Human Emperor Technique with the Heaven''s Will Blade could package both the Heart of the World and the World''s Son into a Territory Trait?" "The truth about Transcendents is sigh-inducing." Qin Muye had never imagined that the origin of an Extraordinary World would be so twisted, at least it all seemed utterly absurd. "The legacy continues, civilization endures; the place inhabited by humans is the Heart of the World." "From the moment they stole the World''s Son''s power, they unwittingly became part of the Heart of the World." "It''s not that there are no solutions, but it must be done swiftly." "It looks like they are cultivating, but essentially, they are only using a method of ancestral return to extract the power of their forebears." "Pity, this power is not the same as in the old days; it mutated after merging with civilization." "Should I move my physical body back first? It''s not good to always be stowed away at someone else''s place." Qin Muye suddenly remembered he still had a body. "There shouldn''t be too many problems; the only thing to worry about is what would happen to humans as the carriers if the Heart of the World were gone?" "Finally found it, though it''s a bit beyond my expectations." Qin Muye, looking at the so-called Heart of the World, understood why it was elusive and why its location was unknown. "In any case, the World''s Son has not completely died but has merged with the humans who stole their power. This is the true nature of the Transcendents." After all, being at the fourth or fifth level, running away early if unbeatable was naturally no problem. Qin Muye and his Spirit Monsters had not made their move; naturally, the Elder Council''s actions were flawed. This act, however, truly touched the interests of the Elder Council, particularly now with the Great Governor Huang Yue. As power grows, naturally, it follows the old paths of the past. Assassination is different from direct confrontation. But that was unlikely; the Endless Abyss is not part of the same system as this world. Once inside, Qin Muye is the boss, and even the Secret Martial World cannot affect the interior of the Endless Abyss. The initial Heaven''s Will Blade was Ji Shan''s Nine Tripods, used specifically for dealing with Netherworld; it simply couldn''t be used in this situation, so naturally, it had to be changed. Initially guarded by heavy forces, now that things have settled, it naturally wasn''t possible to carry around a hundred or so Tyrants, which would not be good for the image. In the early days when Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters were being exterminated, they encountered many assassinations, and even today, the memory still causes trepidation. Umbrella Company, however, is different; in the eyes of the Elder Council, these researchers are all ordinary people, standing on the same starting line as them. Both biological weapons and military equipment can be used by either, not to mention that the two sides had been linked from the beginning. Although there were conflicts of interest, they were only internal conflicts. Moreover, later on, he planned to devour the world; the Heart of the World would surely become an obstacle, better to haul it into his pocket sooner. Now that he knew what the Heart of the World was and had World''s Son as a hostage, Qin Muye knew it was time to be greedy. Theoretically speaking, the Heart of the World doesn''t actually exist. Two special species formed a strange symbiotic relationship, tied together by civilization, creating the current deplorable situation. Secret Spirits need to be implanted from a young age, but due to the massive death of Secret Spirit Masters and the break in their legacy, this common knowledge has long been forgotten, so generally, any adult who tries implantation ends up exploding, with a death rate of 100%. Secret Martial could still be practiced, but Secret Spirit genuinely causes death. Nobody else knows, but that''s how Umbrella Company operates; since dealing with the demon gate builder, the resources shipped back have increased nearly tenfold. Qin Muye only glanced at the report, Huang Yue had already lost his chance, and no amount of scheming could change that. Qin Muye''s task was naturally to drain the entire world''s value and then devour it. Qin Muye discovered the truth behind the children of the world''s immortality: they indeed cannot die, but only as long as humanity still exists. Without humans, they can''t even sustain their sense of self. Qin Muye was trying to locate the Heart of the World; by then, he had already failed fifty-three times, the endeavor consuming nearly three years. Qin Muye was aware that although the Transcendents had been purged, there definitely were some still hiding in the gutters, clinging to survival, as not all were eradicated; after all, hiding three to five hundred in such a vast world was truly no problem. He possessed the Human Emperor Technique, which was an expression of Heaven''s Will by nature, and fittingly, it had some compatibility with the Heart of the World¡ªthe only difficulty lay in the Heaven''s Will Blade. The Federation had naturally been flourishing, its population sharply reduced to half of what it was ten years ago, yet the quality of life had greatly improved. Now, the struggle against the Umbrella Company was fierce, but the company was powerful, and not even the Great Governor could take action against it. It was also the thirteenth year that Qin Muye had been in this instance world; naturally, his territory had rapidly developed over the thirteen years as well. Although termed a blade, it was in fact just a special technique. So Qin Muye had to consider the matters. External interests were still bound together, without any conflicts. In the Endless Abyss, the World''s Son¡¤Civilization was sealed within a unique machine, which served as a core around which a suite of mechanical devices was built. Fortunately, all the Transcendents had been exterminated. Qin Muye''s Strongman Style Level had not upgraded for a long time; ordinary people, no matter how surprised, were not being judged for it, which was a good thing. It''s important to note that whether councilmen or governors in the Elder Council, they are all ordinary people; as ordinary people, none would wish for Transcendents to sit above them again. For this reason, back then, the Umbrella Company initiated the plan to eliminate all Transcendents, and naturally, Qin Muye had a hand in this. Everything was like a cycle; the former Dragon Slayers had now become the very dragons themselves. That''s why they were so decisive in eradicating all heritage of these two Transcendent forces, to prevent history from repeating itself. The Elder Council took this action partly because they were swayed by the Umbrella Company, and partly because they willingly agreed to it. Originally he had one, but it wasn''t suitable for this world; after all, technology needs adjustments to cope with different situations. The reason was simple: he didn''t have firearms. Moreover, since the Door Demons had been cleared out, the only crisis had also been resolved, and everything was developing in a good direction... probably. During these thirteen years, Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters had already been wiped out, and the Elder Council had intentionally cut off their lineage; even if there were any oversights, they were just ordinary Secret Martial practitioners, amateurs without a high ceiling, and the Secret Spirit lineage was completely severed. Looking for other plants or animals instead? That wouldn''t work; Qin Muye had tried it and this thing only worked on humans, plants, trees, birds, or beasts were not recognized by the Lord Era, making Qin Muye involuntarily criticize this discrimination in his belly, talking about nature being indifferent, using all creatures as sacrifice, yet still having requirements. This was indeed related to his main quest, as the main quest required fame; but with no people around, where would he boost his reputation? In doing so, it was indeed the best of both worlds. This feedback was regarding the development of the southern realms of the Federation. The massive resource extraction by the Umbrella Company was very effective as it wasn''t their own, naturally, they did not care. These years, he had always been controlling from a distance and was almost accustomed to it. Just as the former Great Governor Situ Ke, the current Huang Yue also wanted to control the Umbrella Company, not only to make this massive enterprise his capital but also to gain the wealth of the Umbrella Company. While wondering whether to walk back by himself or have someone send him back, Qin Muye suddenly realized... it seemed like someone was after his corpse? As for following the cultivation path, that was even less reliable. They had already missed the timing for cultivation, and their potential wouldn''t be too high; though an instance of a True Martial Rank Martial Artist or a True Spirit Realm Secret Spirit Master might not be enough to overthrow the Umbrella Company''s biological weapons and military equipment, killing them would still be straightforward. The method was simple: just capture a batch to raise first, let Qin Muye create Territory Traits, devour the World, and directly handle everything in one go; by doing so, not only was the task completed, the instance was destroyed unless the disappearance of the Heart of the World could influence his Endless Abyss. Chapter 396: Chapter 398: Such a major event naturally falls on the shoulders of you young people. Chapter 396: Chapter 398: Such a major event naturally falls on the shoulders of you young people. [Extra update garble, restored at 3:50 AM, if restoration fails open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] "Ah, this... it''s not my responsibility," came a slightly hoarse voice. "Don''t mention that bunch of bastards. Once we break through the Martial Alliance and restore the grand era of martial arts, we''ll definitely abolish all this so-called technology. Technology is nothing but an external object," the senior brother said irritably, interrupting his junior. "No, my eyesight is definitely not failing me; it just moved a moment ago," as a Martial Artist, the junior brother wouldn''t have such an illusion unless he encountered someone of the same level or someone far beyond his own strength. "According to our intelligence, it should be here," the senior brother also let out a sigh of relief, at least the information was correct. "Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I won''t hold up your grand undertaking any longer. I''ll be taking my leave now." "But can we really win? The Umbrella Company..." "In fact, you think I''m a Martial Artist, but in reality, I''m not a Martial Artist at all. Besides, this body of mine has changed hands several times, and the Martial Artists didn''t treat me as a predecessor. If they had, they should have let me rest in peace by now," Qin Muye said leisurely, getting up and stretching his body. "Predecessor, you are a Martial Artist. Now..." "What? You can''t be seeing things, right? This predecessor has been dead for thirteen years. How could he possibly move?" the senior brother said, startled by the remark. "Senior brother, did we really just come in?" came a voice filled with disbelief. "Senior brother, what should we do now..." the junior brother said with a bitter tone, as they had indeed found their target, but were unable to take it away, which left them helpless. "Senior brother... I just saw the corpse move a little," the junior brother suddenly spoke out. "Hiss~ As expected of a supreme Martial Artist, this aura is too terrifying. No wonder the Elder Council preserved it in the deepest place. If we managed to inherit this predecessor''s legacy, the situation might completely turn around," the senior brother said, drawing in a cold breath. "The Martial Alliance paid a huge price for us to get in here, we need to quickly find the remains of that supreme Martial Artist. If we can unlock its mysteries, we can definitely make the Elder Council pay a price," another voice said with hatred. "Let''s get out of here first, lest we get discovered by the Court''s hounds," the senior brother said, leading his junior out of the warehouse, and the oppressive presence they felt earlier eased significantly. "Kid, don''t preach benevolence to others if you haven''t suffered their hardships. Old fools like me simply can''t shoulder such tasks of saving the world and upholding justice. It''s only young talents like you who can accomplish them," Qin Muye retorted, pouring a mouthful of ''poison chicken soup'' into him. "This predecessor has been dead for thirteen years, yet his corpse still emits such a terrifying Martial Arts Will. How strong was he in life, no wonder he was referred to as invincible," the junior brother was also shocked, having originally thought the Martial Alliance was exaggerating. But upon actually encountering it, he realized they hadn''t exaggerated at all but had seriously underestimated it. "We''ll have to think of another way," the senior brother also said unwillingly, for what else could they do? If their deaths could exchange for this supreme Martial Artist''s corpse to be taken back to the Martial Alliance, they would do it without hesitation. After all, for them, this was the corpse of a supreme Martial Artist, a treasure of the highest order. To bury it would be a waste. Even if they couldn''t unlock its secrets, keeping it as a collection would still add to their foundation. But the junior brother didn''t say anything. He was also part of it, reaping the benefits of resources. Outsiders could speak and curse, but not him. Martial Artists protected by the Martial Alliance couldn''t do that. From the start, they never had any chance of victory. The moment it was opened, both men stiffened, overwhelmed by the terrifying aura that left them unable to catch their breath. If any person or power had helped him be buried and rested in peace, Qin Muye would certainly have spared their lives; alas, there was none. For Qin Muye, whether it was a Secret Spirit Master or a Martial Artist, or even the Federation, they were all no good, respectful in words but not in deeds. If they were truly respectful, they would have buried him instead of all this trouble. Then, lights continually flickered on, and the sound of urgent but uniform footsteps approached from afar. And with this kind of presence, not to mention them, even the True Martial Rank Elders in the Martial Alliance couldn''t get close. So this task was simply impossible. The two walked through the Elder Council''s treasury without even turning on the lights, stubbornly believing that by not turning them on they wouldn''t be detected. Before the other could speak again to persuade, Qin Muye had completely vanished. Quickly, with the detailed intelligence they somehow obtained, they worked together to open the warehouse. Seeing this scene, they could no longer worry about Qin Muye, for they knew they had been exposed and had to consider their own safety now, otherwise, death was likely the easiest outcome they could hope for. Even if not death, they couldn''t avoid torture and interrogation since they were Martial Artists, an organization opposed to the Federation. With such terrifying pressure, they couldn''t think of taking the body away, they couldn''t even get close. But what they didn''t know was that there was something called infrared cameras, which could see things even in the darkness. The trouble was they couldn''t afford to die in vain, they had to get the message back to the Martial Alliance, that was the priority. Unfortunately, they were dealing with Qin Muye, and the premise of moral coercion is to have morals in the first place¡ªQin Muye did have them, just a little more flexible, that''s all. The old-timers lived in isolation from the world, not even understanding television, let alone higher technology. The Federation definitely wanted to capture them alive, not only for the sake of the Martial Alliance but also because of the extraordinary Martial Artist who had come back to life. After all, nothing like this had happened in the past thirteen years despite multiple exchanges of hands; but as soon as they arrived, trouble arose, leading the Federation to suspect they had come with the intention to revive this powerful Martial Artist. In the Secret Martial lineage, there is a specific tradition of training one''s Eye Power, for how can one resist an enemy''s attack or find their weaknesses with insufficient vision? To Martial Artists, military equipment surely counts as external objects, and even today they scorn such things, but their scorn does not mean the weapons cannot harm them. Raising a Martial Artist to the True Martial Rank can take decades or even a century, yet a single grenade can end everything in an instant¡ªand the production of that grenade takes only a few minutes. Qin Muye''s words left the two speechless, but the elder of them, pressing on, said, "Senior, the Secret Martial is in a critical juncture, we hope you can set aside past grievances and join forces against the Federation, to act righteously and save the people." Now, all of the Martial Alliance''s hopes rested upon the corpse of this supreme Martial Artist; there could be no mistakes, whether it was real or not, at least they had to secure it first. When the younger heard his elder''s words, he too fell silent. As a Martial Artist who hadn''t been involved in the great war as a child, he had seen the break-in at the Secret Martial''s base, and the formidable military firepower was nothing Martial Artists could contend with. The elder''s expression grew solemn, and he decisively said, "Please, senior, come out of seclusion. Now that Martial Arts have declined and our lands have been taken by commoners, how can we be content?" Currently, just facing each other, they were already unable to move, even their voices trembled when they spoke. To think the corpse of this mighty Martial Artist was lying right there, yet the pressure surrounding it was nearly solidifying into matter. They suspected even steel would be crushed to dust if put inside; perhaps a True Martial Rank Martial Artist''s body was as hard as steel, but they were not. A string of moral obligations pressed down upon them, the exploitation of morality was performed quite expertly. Thus, these stubborn ones were hoarding the glory of the past like sewer rats, even dreaming one day of restoring their former splendor. So naturally, they hadn''t realized they had already been discovered by the Elder Council, who had refrained from acting only to catch them all in one fell swoop. Even if they managed to secure it, with the current state of the Martial Alliance, they had nowhere to store it; the terrifying pressure might just collapse the entire Martial Alliance. After hearing this, the expressions of both changed dramatically; the elder had only wanted to make an attempt, but who would have thought it was really alive, making the whole development turn bizarre. This action didn''t just scare the two Martial Artists, but also the Elder Council who thought themselves the oriole behind the praying mantis; such a formidable old creature was actually alive. Capturing just two people meant nothing; wiping out the remnants of the Martial Alliance would rid them of a potential threat for good. Chapter 397: Chapter 399: Territory Traits, Worldè·¯Civilization Chapter 397: Chapter 399: Territory Traits, World¡¤Civilization Time had flown by, and it was another decade past. The last refuge for Martial Artists, Martial Alliance, had long perished, and Transcendents seemed to have vanished from this world. Were it not for the gradual revival of Secret Spirit Power across various regions, Qin Muye would have nearly forgotten the existence of Transcendents in this world. Unfortunately, once the inheritance was cut off, it never developed again. After all, the Transcendents of this world did not evolve on their own but were stolen and passed on from the World''s Son. Now that everything was firmly in grasp, there naturally was no way to counter it. In these ten years, the Federation to had undergone tremendous chaines, having completely shed its original form and transformed into a modern society. The past had long vanished into time, and even the memory of Transcendents had become blurred, mentioned only occasionally by those who had experienced it in tales of Martial Halls or some sneaky Secret Spirit Master. Even the Great Governor, who had always wanted to seize control of Umbrella Company, had stepped down, having long lost his former ambition and come to terms with many things. Of course, he had no choice but to accept reality because the power was no longer in his hands; he couldn''t resist. He had indeed struggled for a while, but unfortunately, the power transitions within the Elder Council were too cruel, and in the end, he compromised. He had compromised many times in his life, one more wouldn''t hurt. At least now, life was comfortable. Qin Muye too had been busy all along, whether it was working to perfect the World''s Son plan, conducting research on his Strongman Style, or customizing Divine Artifacts with Territory Traits. He thought it would take just two or three months at most, but unexpectedly, another decade had just flown by. He hadn''t noticed the passage of time until he realized it was already now. The World''s Son plan had finally taken shape; after eliminating numerous hidden dangers, he was ready to start the Devouring Plan. He had also found the Heaven''s Will Blade, which he would now use as the World''s Son¡¤Civilization. Once he acquired the Territory Traits, everything would be fine. "Long time no see. I remember the last time we met was two years ago?" World''s Son¡¤Civilization reclined leisurely in the prison, living a fairly good life. Except for his personal restrictions, whatever the Spirit Monsters desired, they fulfilled. Ten years of comfortable living almost smoothed out his temperament. But his wisdom still remained. He knew that this time, he was probably going to die, and he wasn''t afraid of death. "Yeah, it was indeed two years ago. Honestly, I''ve been so busy that I almost forgot about you," Qin Muye couldn''t help but mock himself. And it was indeed the case. Although Qin Muye had crafted a series of plans around the World''s Son, he almost forgot the core World''s Son because there was no place for him in this process; he just needed to wait here to die. Qin Muye would handle everything. "So, my time is up? You''re the most unique being I''ve encountered. It''s a pity that you''re not human, otherwise, we could perhaps have been friends," remarked World''s Son and added, "Oh, I hope the next time I open my eyes, it''s not your ecosystem simulator. After all, when I was first born, my body was quite large." "Okay, I''ll keep that in mind next time," Qin Muye nodded, implying they would meet again. He didn''t say there wasn''t going to be a next time; after all, he had been mingling here for ten years, barely qualifying as one of their own. Over the years, World''s Son¡¤Civilization had been very honest, unlike others who initially thought of escaping. Soon, World''s Son¡¤Civilization was led out of the prison. He took a deep breath, radiating like a solid light, even though he didn''t need to breathe, but he did so anyway. "The air is still full of Abyss Power, even better in the prison. I thought it would be fresher outside," said World''s Son¡¤Civilization. "To ensure the prisoners'' safety, the Abyss Power inside the prison is almost nil, the environment outside is actually harsher," Qin Muye explained. The two spoke like old friends, exchanging phrases as they quickly reached a special device. "What''s the experiment this time? Data collection or structural survey?" teased World''s Son¡¤Civilization. "Neither, sending you back. I need the array data of other World''s Sons, roughly just trying out how many types of World''s Sons there could be; after all, I find your forms quite interesting," Qin Muye bluffed. World''s Sons do not feel pain, which is why they are so open-minded; otherwise, if it were a pain-sensitive life form, it would surely spit in Qin Muye''s face. "That''s really unfortunate," World''s Son¡¤Civilization, unaware of anything amiss, walked straight into the device. Qin Muye stood outside, silently watching. This time, it had to be him; otherwise, the success wasn''t at all certain. Originally, bringing his body back to Ali had been meant for now, though it was awkwardly ten years too early. The equipment quickly started up; the first step in artificially creating Territory Traits was to sneak in contraband. In the past, Qin Muye created Territory Traits to strengthen his territory, but now it was different¡ªit was more about eroding the "Lord Era" permissions and diluting the opponent''s shares. This was the crucial point; otherwise, what was the meaning if the territory you crafted so strongly wasn''t even yours? Other Lords might not have realized this, as their approach differed from Qin Muye''s. Qin Muye was more akin to the Unity of Heaven and Man, while they adhered to standard business strategies, thus viewing the territory differently. Everything was ready. Qin Muye shed his Mystical Lord shell, and a massive black Abyss appeared, shrouding the entire territory in a terrifying Demon Tide. "This really is spectacular; how can such a vast existence be crammed into such a small shell? It truly is..." World''s Son¡¤Civilization hadn''t finished speaking when he felt his consciousness blurring, his thoughts gradually slowing down, as if everything was decelerating. "He... wants... to... merge... with... me...?" These slow thoughts emerged, but now that he knew, it was already too late because he had fallen into the abyss-like body of the other. Countless Magic Power kept eroding in, beginning to madly assimilate him. Civilization''s entire history unfolded before Qin Muye''s eyes, from human evolution to obtaining the first Spark, then sacrificing to the World''s Son to obtain Extraordinary Power, and finally freezing on body after body from which power had been stolen. "Survival of the fittest, a truly cruel scene. This is the first step of civilization." The truth spoken by the World''s Son wasn''t as shocking as seeing it with his own eyes; the means of achieving much with little might seem despicable, but within civilization, it was enough to be called cunning¡ªeven if it was a conspiracy, for survival, it was nothing to be ashamed of. From this moment, the World''s Son stepped off the world stage, and humanity''s progress surged. World''s Son¡¤Civilization was wrong; Qin Muye was merging not just with him, but also with their Heart of the World, which is civilization. As this power merged, his strength started to continually expand¡ªit was a qualitative leap, not just a quantitative increase. If this was completed, Qin Muye''s true power would be at Rank 8; the Lord Era''s ranking system had never been able to bind him from the beginning. The entire civilization merged into him, throwing the entire Federation Society into tremendous turmoil at that moment; this wasn''t just turning back the wheel of history, but the entire civilization collapsing. Technology might exist, but it would never advance. Curiosity gradually faded, and ambition continuously dissipated; even the original conflicts would gradually be replaced by complacency. But for Qin Muye, this was good news because humans were still around. A vast amount of Chaos continuously emanated from Qin Muye''s abyss-like body; he began creating Territory Traits. The materials were naturally derived from the civilization he extracted from himself; now, it was a part of him. The efficiency was still very high; after all, having prepared for ten years, it was impossible for any errors to occur, as this was in itself a link in his plan to destroy the entire world. The completely new Territory Traits gradually took shape, turned into a nameless force and became part of the Endless Abyss. And Qin Muye''s body continued to shrink, returning to the Mystical Lord shell. This time, his gain was enormous! [World¡¤Civilization: The spirit of a world is indeed the grand civilization] Chapter 398: Chapter 400: Devouring, the Instance World of Obliteration Chapter 398: Chapter 400: Devouring, the Instance World of Obliteration "Notify everyone, it''s time to start, I''m going to rest for a while," Qin Muye said, somewhat tiredly. Now that he had acquired the Territory Traits, it was naturally time to begin the next phase of his plan. "Yes, Master," Black Hand immediately replied. Both the Umbrella Company and the scattered Spies had long since returned to the Endless Abyss. The Endless Abyss, vast as a continent, drifted out from the unfathomable spatial crevices undetectable by the world''s human civilization, spreading Chaos and Abyss Power instantly like the sky darkening at dusk. "The World Devouring Plan begins, all units prepare!" Following a command in the Magic Network, the entire Endless Abyss transformed into a massive black hole, pulling the whole world into its irresistible terrifying grasp. It was like when the Endless Abyss was still the Ruby Hell, swallowing other hells, except this time the target was the entire world. Qin Muye yawned, watching this scene unfold. He was inherently connected to the Endless Abyss, and now, as it swallowed the world and gained strength, his power increased as well. He might not reach Rank 9, but reaching the peak of Rank 8 after devouring the entire world was still achievable. This time he was truly tired; the biggest difficulty wasn''t the World''s Son¡¤Civilization, but civilization itself. He had assumed it was merely a concept of human civilization, but it actually encompassed the concept of world civilization, from time immemorial to the present, including the rules from the birth of the world, the progress of life''s development¡ªeverything had to be handled by Qin Muye. Luckily, he was now indescribable. Otherwise, he might not have been able to withstand it. Should he fail, he would be transformed into civilization itself and become a new World''s Son. "As expected, the restrictions still exist," Qin Muye felt the changes in the Endless Abyss. The real changes from devouring the world only happened in the deep Abyss Layer below the reflection; the territory itself did not undergo any changes. In other words, the original forty-five Abyss Layers began to grow, and in just a few breaths of time, it had expanded to fifty layers. "My authority over the territory is still too low; I can''t really direct it." "But this is good news; my authority is increasing." The growth from devouring the world first passed through Qin Muye, then reached the territory. Unfortunately, due to Rank restrictions, the growth in other parts was not as noticeable. The most significant growth occurred in the Abyss Layer, followed by the Illusion Dream Realm, and finally the outer Mysterious Lock that contained everything. As for the main continent of the Floating City, there was almost no growth in this period. Because this main body was the beginning of everything, originally transformed from the Mage Tower. Qin Muye indeed had authority over the Endless Abyss territory, but by his estimates, on average, it was only about 5%, with the rest restricted by rules turned into data. He estimated that by devouring this world and delving deeper, he could increase his authority from the original 5% to about 10%. The reason was that, during the devouring of the world, he was in command. It seemed the world was being devoured, but in reality, it was first transformed through Qin Muye''s Magic Power. Infused with Qin Muye''s will, this Magic Power acted as though Qin Muye was gradually integrating the Endless Abyss into his own body. There naturally was a medium involved, which was the reflection of the main Floating City''s Abyss, formed by Qin Muye''s Shadow and Shadow Equipment. With the Illusion Dream Realm as a transmutation station he had refined, and even the Hell Labyrinth being a derivative part of Qin Muye. Though "Lord Era" was powerful, it was all his people. Moreover, he had deeper connections with the Lord Traits. The Seven Chapter Secret Scroll was created by Qin Muye based on the Heavenly Venerate Dao Scripture, the Abyss Demon Net was a part of the Magic Network, and World¡¤Civilization was crafted by Qin Muye using his own Magic Power, combining World''s Son¡¤Civilization and the entire world''s civilization. "Growing stronger while lying down is truly refreshing, it''s just a pity that there''s only one chance for it," he thought. Qin Muye knew that there wouldn''t be another opportunity like this to undergo such a qualitative change when devouring the world next time. The gap between Rank 8 and Rank 9 was enormous. It wasn''t possible to keep devouring worlds and expect to grow continuously; if he did so, the territory would grow stronger, not himself. "The Hell Labyrinth has actually changed? Did it undergo a qualitative change?" Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. This was beyond his expectations. Other than the expanding Illusion Dream Realm, the continuously growing Magic Network, and the wildly proliferating Abyss, the only other thing undergoing such intense change was the Hell Labyrinth, the external Protection. "This feeling, is it like the world barriers?" After noticing the changes in the Mysterious Lock, Qin Muye conducted research and speculation and quickly discovered that this object was evolving toward a world barrier. Qin Muye had seen such a thing before; it was through breaking through the world barrier that the Insect Race had entered the Warlock Dynasty server. "Does that mean, the Endless Abyss is transforming into a true world?" "That''s right, after all, having devoured a world, there should be a corresponding reward." Qin Muye didn''t interfere, but instead monitored the entire Endless Abyss Territory through the Magic Network and his own perception; he wanted to capture all the data during the transformation process. Although he had already recorded various rule data in this world''s civilization, it was always good to keep records, and it would serve as an important reference for him when reshaping the Endless Abyss in the future. As the devouring progressed, Qin Muye also noticed his reputation was constantly rising because the Black Hand had already arranged an exposure plan and a plan to round up laborers before initiating the project. The exposure plan was for Qin Muye''s main mission, using the Umbrella Company''s widespread industrial influence across the Federation for staged publicity, directly working towards a bad reputation. When someone does good deeds, there might be doubts, but if it''s said that someone is doing evil, then most people will believe it. As for the laborer plan, it naturally involves using the Soul Summoning Technique to summon the souls of the dead to become Skeleton Soldiers, which are then modified to become the domain''s Terminator Skeleton Soldiers. Otherwise, dying would be a waste; better to keep them in the territory as a human resource. Qin Muye didn''t care at all about this because it wasn''t people from his own world, their body structures weren''t even the same, let alone their cultural customs or the progress of their civilizations. In fact, even if you counted it all up, even Qin Muye, who had just arrived in the "Lord Era" as a human, wasn''t of the same lineage as the people of this world. At most, they only looked similar; there was no sense of identification with anything else. "Black Hand, inform all units to control the progress well. The completion of devouring the world should sync with the main mission, otherwise, the rewards might fall short," Qin Muye reminded. If it weren''t for the mission and the rewards, the pace of devouring could be much faster. If this devouring project could benefit the entire Endless Abyss, Qin Muye might not care about the mission, as it would mean breaking free from the limitations of Territory Rank. But for now, he still had to follow the original plan. "Master, the progress is in compliance. There aren''t too many issues, we guarantee to finish devouring synchronously when the reputation reaches 100%," Black Hand responded. The whole plan had been prepared for ten years and definitely considered all possible situations. At present, they were not deviating from the plan and didn''t even need to use the backup plan. Everything was progressing in a very orderly manner. There was no sudden hero or big shot jumping out to stop them, everything was so calm. The chaos of the Federation? That was just part of the plan. The entire Federation was but a line in the plan; it wasn''t possible for the Federation to have any power to resist. From military to civilian life, everything about the Federation was already under the control of the Umbrella Company. From the soles of their feet to their undergarments, there was nothing that the Federation could hide from the Umbrella Company. "Be cautious, after all, it''s the first time doing this; who knows what might happen." Qin Muye cautioned anyway, as in the past he had devoured spaces like the Shadow Realm and the Underworld, but these were not on the same level as a world, so the more cautious he could be without experience, the better. "Yes, Master!" Black Hand could only comply. As the devouring neared its end, Qin Muye also gradually reached the final stage of wrapping up. And the reputation percentage for the main mission naturally rose to the threshold. As the final piece of the entire world was devoured to nothing, the main mission also reached 100%. Although he didn''t know how it was judged, since it was complete, Qin Muye decisively chose to submit the mission to return, and instantly anchored a transfer to the Warlock Dynasty server. After all, to return was to go directly back to his territory, and the world where his territory was located had already been devoured by him. Chapter 399: Chapter 401: Return, the Garbled Personal Panel Chapter 399: Chapter 401: Return, the Garbled Personal Panel [You completed the main quest and obtained Lord Skill¡¤Attack Enhancement.] [You completed the main quest and received an evaluation of: SSS.] [Based on your evaluation, you have received the following rewards:] [1 Self-selected Special Building Blueprints¡Á10] [2. Four types of Special Resources¡Á1,000,000 units each] [3. Self-selected Rare Level Building Blueprints¡Á10] [4. Self-selected Epic Building Blueprints¡Á5] [5. Self-selected Advanced Treasures¡Á20] [6. Self-selected Professional Lord Talent¡Á1] [7. Professional Column Expansion Rolls¡Á5] [8. Gold Coins¡Á100,000,000] [9. Talent Upgrade Vouchers¡Á5] [10. Self-selected Epic Reclassification Certificate¡Á1] Qin Muye looked at these quest rewards, his expression also a bit surprised, because he found that the quest rewards had become even better, especially with the appearance of the Self-selected Professional Lord Talent, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a pity that the Self-selected Lord Talent wasn''t randomly given, and the originally self-selected Rare Level profession had turned into an Epic Level one. If it had been before everyone was at Epic Level, Qin Muye would have been overjoyed, but now he didn''t care at all since he had long since achieved Epic for all his people. "If I use all the Professional Column Expansion Rolls, I''ll hold the professions of physiologist, medical scientist, psychiatrist, geneticist, virologist." "Eh? Is something a bit off here?" After Qin Muye finished appointing the professions he had exchanged in the Sky Net Era timeline, he was about to use the Self-selected Professional Lord Talent when he suddenly discovered something¡ªhis personal panel had become garbled. Whether it was Attributes, Skills, or Talents, they were all a jumbled mess of indecipherable characters. Not only that, but the Lord Advancement quest was also garbled. "Did ''Lord Era'' crash???" Soon, Qin Muye confirmed again that ''Lord Era'' hadn''t crashed, but there was something wrong with his personal panel, as if it couldn''t detect him anymore. He first chose the Wise Man''s Talent called "Diligence" from the Self-selected Professional Lord Talent. [Diligence: For every additional 10% Experience gained, form a Magic Value Limit increase of (Rank¡Á1,000) points.] "I can clearly feel the rise in Magic Power, but there''s a problem with the Attributes, and the Advancement Quest is also invalidated..." Qin Muye was frustrated. Under normal circumstances, he should now be at Rank 6 and have received the reward, but the problem was that the reward hadn''t arrived and the quest had glitched. Afterward, he tried using a Talent Ascension Scroll, but there was no response. "Strange? Why can I use the Professional Column Expansion Rolls, and the Self-selected Talents load, but why is the Talent Ascension Scroll not working?" Qin Muye was confused, which didn''t seem like good news. After all, each ascension of a Talent represented an extreme transformation for him. He then looked at the Territory Advancement Quest and also discovered a significant bug. The requirement of a Lord reaching Level 60 had become garbled, turning into a bundle of weird characters. "Also, why have the kill count in my Territory Advancement Quest and the completion of annihilating a million enemies in one go, and the 70% prestige, been reset to zero???" "Is it because of the garbled text causing a reset?" Since the other conditions were rigid, they hadn''t been reset. "Is ''Lord Era'' really this poorly made, or am I just too much of an anomaly?" Qin Muye quickly pinpointed the likely culprit; it was probably because he had absorbed the world. ``` It seemed that the Endless Abyss was what devoured the Secret Martial World, but in fact, it should be him, and it was precisely because of this that "Lord Era" determined his identity. Because of his action, he was determined to be both a Lord and an instance, which caused logic confusion and collapse. In other words ... he has now freed himself from half of "Lord Era"; as long as he completely takes control of his territory, he will have completely shed "Lord Era". As of now, there are pros and cons. Firstly, without the Lord Level system, Qin Muye lost a large amount of rewards, such as the Divinity Talent he should have at rank 6, or the additional rewards after leveling up, not to mention Talent Ascension and such¡ªespecially Talent Ascension. Without this shortcut, Qin Muye would have to do his own research, which is a major project and will take a lot of time. But there''s also a bright side. Not receiving benefits from the Lord Level system means he is no longer bound by it, and as for the "Lord Era" panel currently before him, it''s actually not Qin Muye''s but belongs to his Endless Abyss territory. If he weren''t nearly one with the Endless Abyss, he wouldn''t be able to see this panel at all, because the Endless Abyss is still in the hands of "Lord Era". As someone with a Shared Destiny with it, Qin Muye is naturally tied to it because of this indirect relationship. If he were a traditional Lord, he would be free as long as he clenched his teeth and gave up his territory. "Considering the current situation, it seems the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?" He indeed lost a lot of rewards, but the abilities brought by the Talent have never disappeared, which indicated something¡ªthat the Talent given to him by "Lord Era" was intrinsically his own, otherwise it would have vanished together with everything else. For example, his Grandmaster Level Reconnaissance Skill has already become ineffective, which clearly suggests that some skills were borrowed from "Lord Era" itself. "The Profession system and Talent system seem to have quite a few problems now. I can still learn and supplement them, but all these influences are achieved indirectly through the territory." Qin Muye narrowed his eyes in contemplation; if he devoured another world, then it''s highly likely these too would stop working because of that. If it had been his former self, it would indeed have been an inauspicious sign, but for his current self, it meant he had become stronger. Once the entire Lord System is no longer effective on him, that might be the true day of liberation. "However, at the moment, my strength should be around rank 8. Rank 9, I''m afraid that won''t be so easy to achieve." He had some speculations about rank 9, which would at least require the existence of world-level entities, like God, Chaos Chaos, and so forth¡ªa series of beings representing the will of worlds. "Right now, the Endless Abyss is evolving towards a real world, at least its exterior has completely become a real world barrier, while the Abyss Layer and Illusion Dream Realm have grown further; only the main body remains unchanged." "I just don''t know whether my territory can still Advance." Because one requirement for Lord Level was garbled, Qin Muye currently wasn''t certain about it. The rest was actually manageable. To enhance Territory Traits, he needed five, and he was short of one. Unification, Slaughter, Blood Sacrifice, and Prestige weren''t too big of a problem to accomplish¡ªafter all, he just needed to fight. At least that''s the case for now; mainly because they were reset, otherwise Unification, Slaughter, and Prestige would have been completed long ago. Luckily, the requirement of Good and Evil for the destruction of world instances wasn''t reset; otherwise, he''d need to devour a world again. Fortunately, the difficulty wasn''t great, and he could complete it once more. It''s just that the Territory Traits might be a bit tricky, requiring Qin Muye to either resolve a world-ending crisis or develop his own solution. Normally, he would prefer to develop one himself and then artificially manufacture it, but the remaining two crises on the Warlock Dynasty server wouldn''t give Qin Muye enough time. "Now that I think about it, ''Lord Era'' still has its advantages¡ªit at least sends me to different worlds," Qin Muye wanted to break free from "Lord Era", but he couldn''t deny that the greatest benefit "Lord Era" provided was not Talent or Skill, but the Random Dungeon Scroll and Server Transfer Token. No matter how vast the world is, it cannot support a person surpassing their world; only by gathering the resources of many worlds can one become stronger. It''s like a plant in a flowerpot; even if the flowerpot is big, there is a limit. Events can rapidly strengthen the territory, but Qin Muye''s own strength doesn''t rely on grinding levels; the number of times he has leveled up by fighting monsters could be counted on one hand¡ªhe relied solely on staying at home. "As expected, the Strategic Magic has also become ineffective. The Rule Level infusion is inherently part of the Lord System," Qin Muye tried to use magic, but unfortunately, there was no response unless he cast it himself. That is, he was now in the same position as the original inhabitants of the server. "Tsk, it''s a bit regrettable." The loss of Lord rewards from "Lord Era" was a minor issue, after all, he needed to look at the bigger picture; he couldn''t work for "Lord Era" all his life. "But to be honest, it''s a bit too much that the main body of events is the territory and not the Lord..." Qin Muye looked at most of the functions that hadn''t become dysfunctional, such as events and the inventory, and found it a bit absurd. The inventory could still be opened, but it had an issue: it allowed retrieval but not storage. Of course, if it were rewards, they would directly go into the inventory, but it couldn''t be used as a storage space anymore. Luckily, Qin Muye didn''t mind these things; after all, for him, it was just a storage space. He could directly create one inside his own Shadow¡ªthat wasn''t a big deal, since the Shadow Space of the Spirit Monsters could even accommodate Demon Statue Level Mecha. "Wait a minute, will the Random Dungeon Scroll still affect me in the future? After all, I might be the main subject of this thing, not the territory?" ``` Chapter 400: Chapter 402: The Repaired World Barriers Chapter 400: Chapter 402: The Repaired World Barriers Qin Muye''s dilemma did not last long; he soon immersed himself in a comprehensive self-check to assess the changes resulting from his separation from the Lord System. After all, having enough understanding and data about oneself was critical for further strengthening; otherwise, wouldn''t it be aimless to simply break through and continue training? Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to increase his level so rapidly. "Master, the latest intelligence report: The Great Nether Dynasty is becoming increasingly chaotic, with numerous rebellions emerging everywhere. There is still no news of the Spirit Realm Three Demons, and according to reports, the number of Evil Demons disappearing has significantly increased, making the Spirit Realm unusually calm," the agent reported. "Moreover, Ji Shan has announced his intention to engage in Harmonization." Black Hand relayed a heap of recent intelligence; although Qin Muye did not intervene in these affairs, he needed to stay informed as they could potentially involve future adversaries. "Harmonization? What are his chances?" Qin Muye was somewhat surprised, not expecting Ji Shan to consider Harmonization and strengthening at this time; he thought there would be further assessments for some time. However, this was within expectations, given Ji Shan''s clear stance. Over twenty-three years in the Secret Martial World, Ji Shan''s Primordial Spirit had grown increasingly vast, to the point that his body could not sustain it, and he had to exist daily in the form of his Primordial Spirit. Furthermore, his form as a Primordial Spirit had become increasingly non-human, resembling the divine beings from ancient myths. To accomplish Harmonization, he had created a vast array of Divine Skills to assist in the process. Otherwise, it wouldn''t have been realistic to just wander aimlessly for so many years. "Eighty percent," Black Hand answered. Qin Muye fell silent for a moment before saying, "In that case, have the Spirit Monsters enter the Spirit Realm to inspect it and, by the way, eliminate all the Evil Demons." "The last time we dealt with the Insect Race by blocking their entrance, we had pulled it down from a higher dimensional level; it probably hasn''t completely returned yet, so it''s the perfect time to prevent them from leaving." Since he had made his decision, Qin Muye had no intention of obstructing the process, but necessary caution was still required, at least enough to perform a thorough clean-up. "Yes, we will proceed swiftly. Also, the world barriers carved out by the Insect Race have been repaired; there doesn''t seem to be much issue now," Black Hand reported again. "So quickly, just in one day?" Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. Although they had spent twenty-three years in the Secret Martial World, only twenty-four hours had passed on the Warlock Dynasty server due to a Random Dungeon Scroll. "It seems some force was assisting, unfortunately, we all had left and nobody was there to observe. But initially, it''s suspected to be related to the vanished Spirit Realm Three Demons and the gradually decreasing Evil Demons." "After all, the situation in the Spirit Realm was too unexpected." This was the general consensus of the intelligence department and the think tank, or else the coincidence would be too great. Qin Muye pondered for a while, "The possibility is significant. Although those Evil Demons in the Spirit Realm are somewhat sinister, if placed in the Divine Dao World, they would absolutely be considered Divine. They indeed might be the ones to do this." Although the Evil Demons in the Spirit Realm were plaguing the Great Nether Dynasty, this was essentially a kind of harvesting behavior; anyone wanting to overthrow the Great Nether Dynasty would be disrupting their harvesting grounds, probably more urgent than even Emperor Shen You himself. In his conflict with Emperor Shen You back then, it was more about defending his harvesting grounds rather than exterminating the Human Clan. The actions of Emperor Shen You at that time were essentially like digging out the Spirit Realm Three Demons'' roots to replant at home, something no one would tolerate, thus leading to conflict. Also, due to reasons like intellectual awakening, development, and exploitation, the Spirit Realm Three Demons managed to preserve their grounds, but their yield drastically reduced. If someone''s interests were most aligned with the Great Nether Dynasty, aside from Emperor Shen You, it would be the Spirit Realm Three Demons. Of course, they aligned with the Great Nether Dynasty, not with the Magicians; after all, due to the Magicians, after their harvesting grounds were reduced by Emperor Shen You, many more seedlings died, which is why they relentlessly attacked the Magicians. And repairing the world barriers, on one hand, protected the harvesting grounds, and on the other, it was probably the duty of those beings, being innately born existences. "However, there are still several uncertainties, such as the timing of their disappearance being incorrect. If it were about repairs, they should have begun after our original battle concluded, not while we were still fighting the Insect Race, what could have been repaired at that time." "That''s why I suspect they are in the midst of a catastrophe, transforming into high-dimensional Evil Demons that could bring about the end of the world." Qin Muye''s expression was grave. In any case, it was better to prepare for the worst scenario with the greatest effort; even if they ended up striking cotton, it was better than being unprepared and ultimately doomed. "The possibility is significant; I''ll arrange it immediately," Blackhand said, not deeply moved because the think tank had already speculated this, but he was preempted by Qin Muye before he could mention it. If a bunch of Spirit Monster Heroes, whose livelihoods depended on this, hadn''t thought of that, they would have been sent for retraining or even decommissioned long ago. "It seems I need to prepare as well," Qin Muye frowned. He always felt the problem this time was substantial since both Emperor Shen You and the Spirit Realm Three Demons suddenly encountered issues. It felt to him like a mass disconnection. This was not a good sign. One might think disconnection equaled idling, but it could also mean cheating. "These two forces differ from the Demon Machine Emperor and Demon Insect Dominator; they have no backing, so where does this opportunity come from?" Honestly, he felt quite helpless, for even with his current power, he couldn''t locate the Spirit Realm Three Demons. Though he could perceive Emperor Shen You, his perception seemed strange; the emperor appeared to be making a breakthrough. Yes, a breakthrough. Normally, the natives of this world couldn''t possibly advance to Level 8, as the server was only so large and lacked the conditions for such a breakthrough. Whether the Spirit Realm Three Demons or Emperor Shen You, they were like potted plants constrained by their own limits and the world''s influence, devoid of any chance to ascend to a higher level. As the flow of civilization revealed itself before his eyes, Qin Muye saw the chaos and turmoil within the entire civilization. That also indicated that the Great Nether Dynasty was on the brink of peril. This ability stemmed from his past merger with the World''s Son¡¤Civilization, and though he had dissociated from it, it did not mean the ability had vanished. The separation at that time felt like cutting a piece of flesh from his own body, inconvenient but not harmful. Thus, he could see the gist of civilization. "Slaughter, ambition, chaos..." "Are the Spirit Realm Three Demons stirring things up? Have they discovered something?" Qin Muye speculated that since Emperor Shen You gained an unknown opportunity to breakthrough, perhaps the Spirit Realm Three Demons had done so as well; otherwise, how could this be deemed an apocalyptic crisis? "Inspiration, this intuitive talent freezes up in the face of major events, but luckily, I don''t rely on intuition." Qin Muye wasn''t too worried now, given his strength could sweep through Level 8, unless he faced utterly irrational beings like the Mother of the Race or God. High-dimensional demons might be powerful, but how could they compare to Heavenly Net and the Insect Race? Qin Muye reasoned thus, these two entities had directly brought in their backers for a Mechanical Deity. He guessed that even if the breakthrough was successful, it would probably only reach Level 8. Okay, maybe Level 9, but that was unlikely because if it truly reached Level 9, the server was doomed, and even Qin Muye couldn''t save it; he would have to rely on the Server Transfer Token afterward. Luckily, he still had one Server Transfer Token, or else he would really end up only as bemoaned in fairy tales as a fourth-generation Divine King. Now, with Qin Muye''s strength combined with the Endless Abyss, he wasn''t really intimidated by Zeus anymore. Did he not have authority too? And if the worst came to pass, he could always lie low for a while. However, if that scenario occurred, Qin Muye felt his prospects would indeed be dim, for he doubted the fairy tale world he might consume could elevate him to Level 9. Level 9 relied not on quantity, but on quality. "I should arrange Ji Shan''s Harmonization first. If his strength is sufficient, maybe he as the Child of Destiny can turn the tide when the time comes." Qin Muye never underestimated his talent; sometimes, in evenly matched situations, it all came down to luck. Although luck was sometimes unreliable, it certainly had its unique aspects, otherwise Lord Era wouldn''t have nonsensically assigned such a meaningless attribute. Chapter 401: Chapter 403: Ji Shan, Harmonization! Chapter 401: Chapter 403: Ji Shan, Harmonization! "Dad...I''m a bit nervous," said Ji Shan, his voice tinted with anxiety. "How should I reassure you? Stay calm? Cut it out, I''m nervous too. It has always been just me going in, but today, I have to help you, and it''s my first time," Qin Muye retorted. "Damn, can''t you be more reliable? This is about Harmonization. If I succeed, the Spirit Realm will eventually become a part of me. By then, my Primordial Spirit could be strong enough... maybe I''ll even take one more of your attacks before you kill me." Ji Shan thought about it¡ªit seemed like he had some backing after all. If anything went wrong, there was someone to cover for him, so why should he be nervous? Now, he felt the one who needed calming was Qin Muye. Ji Shan thought if he got nervous and made a mistake, it wouldn''t matter; Qin Muye would help him. But if Qin Muye got nervous and slipped up, that could lead to real trouble. "Dad, you mustn''t get nervous. If I get nervous, it''s fine, you''ll cover for me if I fail, but what will I do if you get nervous?" Ji Shan quickly changed his tone as he spoke. "..." Qin Muye was speechless, his forehead lined: "Fine, you''ve got quite the philosophy worked out. Enough chit-chat, let''s get moving." "All the Evil Demons in the Spirit Realm have been dealt with, it''s empty now. It''s a good time to take advantage of the Spirit Realm Three Demons'' disappearance and act quickly to avoid prolonged troubles." Qin Muye didn''t waste time bantering with Ji Shan. Being nervous was out of the question. He had the experience, and there was no need to worry about mishaps. With Ji Shan''s abilities, he could handle such minor issues. His presence wasn''t to cover for Ji Shan, who had prepared for twenty-three years and naturally wouldn''t face much trouble. His real purpose was to guard against the Three Demons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, preventing them from launching a sneak attack while Ji Shan was working. Of course, a sneak attack would be the best-case scenario; it would mean that the adversaries hadn''t triggered a catastrophe that might pose an existential threat. If the Spirit Realm Three Demons allowed Ji Shan to complete his Harmonization Divine Power without any intervention, that would indicate a serious problem. It could mean they were engaged in something critical that even allowed them to neglect the Spirit Realm. Ji Shan''s Primordial Spirit floated out from his body. Qin Muye noticed that Ji Shan was quite unique; he had trained his body into something akin to a vessel or an external incarnation of divine skills, leaving only his Primordial Spirit as his true self. Once inside the Spirit Realm, the Primordial Spirit began to expand and spread, slowly encroaching. Qin Muye guessed that it would take Ji Shan at least three to five months to complete the Harmonization Divine Power. The exact time was hard for Qin Muye to pinpoint since such events couldn''t be scheduled to the day¡ªthere were too many variables to consider. Just like when Qin Muye had planned to devour the Secret Martial World, even with extensive preparations, one couldn''t guarantee everything would follow the plan, as most things aren''t absolute. "Honestly, this is my first official visit to the Warlock Dynasty," Qin Muye mused. He mostly stayed in the Mage Tower before, and even when he came out, it wasn''t his true body that left; he used Shadow Equipment. But that was quite normal because, for Qin Muye, this "server" was very dangerous, given the numerous seventh-tier entities. Now things were different; he had enough power for self-protection, otherwise, he wouldn''t have ventured out. As for being invincible, well, overconfidence is not desirable. "Harmonization has officially started. The Three Demons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion show no signs of movement. It seems we have a big problem," Qin Muye extended his perception to its limit, yet detected nothing unusual. From the data Qin Muye had obtained, the Three Demons were deeply bound to the Spirit Realm subspace. They would be instantly aware once Ji Shan started the process of refining it for his Harmonization Divine Power. It was like someone trying to refine Qin Muye''s own Endless Abyss; he would perceive it the moment they started. In any normal circumstance, the Spirit Realm Three Demons would have already acted. Even if they might not defeat Qin Muye, they wouldn''t just let things slide. If the Spirit Realm disappeared, then even the Three Demons might face death. Indeed, they were undying, but that was predicated on the existence of the Spirit Realm subspace. Even with overwhelming strength that granted them immortality, losing the Spirit Realm meant also losing their defy-death ability¡ªa downgrade of epic proportions. If it were Qin Muye''s place, akin to having the Endless Abyss under threat of being blown up, he would certainly have to return to defend it, lest he risk his home being stolen. "I hope the Spirit Realm Three Demons are just observing in the shadows, looking for my weaknesses," Qin Muye naturally hoped for the best but prepared for the worst. While remaining vigilant, Qin Muye turned his gaze to the civilization of this world, naturally represented by the Great Nether Dynasty. Even more practically speaking, it''s possible that even the Spirit Realm Three Demons are part of the Great Nether Dynasty, their unique and transcendent status merely leading to the current situation. "It seems there''s nothing special, just a dynasty in its twilight years." Qin Muye watched the civilization and combined this with the internal rebellion of the Great Nether Dynasty, but he couldn''t detect any problems¡ªat least, not that he could see. Except that negative emotions were escalating. "Should I intervene?" the thought popped up in Qin Muye''s mind. One thing was certain: there was definitely something problematic about this rebellion in the Great Nether Dynasty, with a seventy percent likelihood it involved the Spirit Realm Three Demons and a thirty percent likelihood it concerned Emperor Shen You. Intervening wouldn''t be difficult, but then what? There was no point in doing so, since the Great Nether Dynasty truly was in the last years of its reign. If not for Emperor Shen You''s existence, it would likely have already perished. "Let''s put Emperor Shen You aside for now. The urgent task is to find out the situation with the Spirit Realm Three Demons," Qin Muye thought. He felt that it was not going to be easy for Emperor Shen You to break through, or rather, it might be outright impossible, given the limits in place. Even if the Emperor managed to break through to the seventh tier, given his current pace, it would not be possible without a good half year. On the other hand, the fact that the Spirit Realm Three Demons were willing to abandon the Spirit Realm for their unfathomable plan was definitely troubling. Qin Muye''s gaze fell upon the entire Great Nether Dynasty, benefiting from the weakened Divine Thought protection due to Emperor Shen You''s seclusion¡ªa stroke of luck for Qin Muye. Thankfully, with the Spirit Realm Three Demons missing and a significant reduction in Spirit Realm Demons, without Emperor Shen You''s protection, who knows how many magicians would have succumbed to madness. "Perhaps, the Spirit Realm Three Demons have already merged into this civilizational upheaval, seeking to draw something from it that would catalyze their own profound transformation," Qin Muye muttered softly. ... Emperor Shen You opened his eyes, and a vast amount of Divine Thought surged out, turning the entire palace into an ocean of Divine Thought in an instant. "The Lord of Demon Soil, huh? It looks like he''s also guessed the matter of the Spirit Realm Three Demons," Emperor Shen You said softly. Qin Muye''s observation was straightforward and unhidden, and Emperor Shen You didn''t mind it. Indeed, his Divine Thought protection over the entire Great Nether Dynasty had decreased significantly¡ªbut that was inevitable. After all, contemplating the Eleventh Realm as a Warlock was no easy task, and even though he received the gift of the End of Reincarnation, it was still not easy to break through directly. Besides, the Great Nether Dynasty was already chaotic enough. A few more magicians dying from weakened Divine Thought protection might be a good thing, saving him the trouble. As for this rebellion, he didn''t take it to heart. On one hand, he couldn''t stop it because he knew this rebellion was driven, no, rather led, by the Spirit Realm Three Demons. On the other hand, the idea of more people dying appealed to him. Once he broke through as an Eleventh Realm Warlock and took control again, a reshuffle and re-planning of interests might usher in the second millennium-long dynasty. Of course, that was predicated on a successful breakthrough; otherwise, this mess wouldn''t be easy to clean up. Regardless of the outcome, as long as enough people died, the existing shares of the pie would certainly be freed up. "I need to accelerate the pace. The Spirit Realm Three Demons seem to be striving for an even higher realm, and they might have received some gift they shouldn''t have," Emperor Shen You knew that if he could obtain the End of Reincarnation, then the Spirit Realm Three Demons might also have acquired one of the other four contracts. Or perhaps they had obtained something from that extraterrestrial Insect Race, for they wouldn''t have discarded the Spirit Realm so decisively otherwise. As one of the top powerhouses in the world, Emperor Shen You also noticed Ji Shan''s actions. However, with Qin Muye nearby, he didn''t find it fitting to probe further. Moreover, it was just as well that the Spirit Realm was gone, sparing him a host of troublesome matters. Chapter 402: Chapter 404: The Three Poisons of Life, The Dimension of the Soul Chapter 402: Chapter 404: The Three Poisons of Life, The Dimension of the Soul In the raging catastrophe of war, murmurs had everyone''s eyes blazing red, and the slaughter became increasingly frenzied as various rebels wildly vented their ambitions. Qin Muye watched this scene and realized something was wrong, for it was indeed too mad, everyone behaving as if they were in a frenzy. Above the entire Great Nether Dynasty, everyone''s madness converged into an invisible black smoke that slowly coalesced into a massive entity. Perhaps the magicians of the Upper Three Realms could slightly perceive the aura emanating from the black smoke with their Divine Thought. "Life''s three poisons are truly terrifying," Qin Muye couldn''t help but remark. Others might not discern the essence of this black smoke, but could he not see it? This was the Spirit Realm''s three great demons of greed, anger, and delusion. Only now they had transcended the Spirit Realm, evolving into a higher form. "I had thought greed, anger, and delusion were one, but I never imagined someone could synthesize three tier-seven entities into a tier-eight ¡ª that''s utterly unscientific." The black smoke, like a beating heart, throbbed incessantly above the Great Nether Dynasty''s skies. Emperor Shen You noticed it too; he merely opened his eyes to look once and then continued his meditations, ignoring it. For he knew the Three Demons of greed, anger, and delusion were about to reach a more powerful realm and, naturally, the first one to face them would surely be Qin Muye, not him. "The Insect Race''s Ghost Energy, it seems you got your chance to breakthrough during your disappearance," Qin Muye quickly identified the reason behind the three demons'' transformation. Speaking of who matched the Ghost Energy best, it definitely wouldn''t be the Tenth Realms'' magician, Emperor Shen You, but rather the Three Demons born from emotions and desires. Qin Muye did think about acting, but the problem was that there was no way to act. At that moment, the black heart wasn''t tangible but an illusory existence representing a conglomeration of all emotions and desires from the rebellion. Indeed, he could instantly annihilate large numbers of rebels, but that would be fanning the flames, not only failing to contain it but also accelerating the opponent''s formation. As for knocking people unconscious or forcibly stopping the war, that was of no use either, for these were fueled by emotions and desires. Of course, there was a solution ¡ª that would be to simply blow up the world. But Qin Muye didn''t want to do that. In the past, it had been a situation against him, so he had been forced to just blow it up. Now, with the tide in his favor, why should he do so? He wasn''t just aiming to complete a task and earn Territory Traits but also to acquire all the resources from the entire server. He might even want to devour the whole server. Having the upper hand calls for a strategy fitting that advantage; caution isn''t wrong, but it must be applied according to the situation. "Is Emperor Shen You not making a move? If the Spirit Realm Three Demons truly formed, the first to suffer would not be me but his magician followers," Qin Muye reckoned. Emperor Shen You''s prediction was not wrong; even if the Three Demons completely transformed, it was indeed Qin Muye who would face them first. But the impact would be on the Warlock System, and these magicians would be instantly corrupted in all their Divine Thoughts, turning them into a horde of madmen It should be known that all the administrative personnel throughout the Great Nether Dynasty were magicians; once the Warlock System faltered, the Great Nether Dynasty would instantly grind to a halt, calling it a mess was an understatement. The common folk, though illiterate and unaware of laws and commerce, would struggle through, only to face rebuilding afterward. However, Qin Muye soon realized that perhaps this was exactly the outcome Emperor Shen You desired. After all, the Great Nether Dynasty had already become saturated. What was saturated was not the commoners, but these clans and academies. So this was an opportune moment to cleanse, and with only commoners left, it would be even easier to manage. After all, he had established the vast Great Nether Dynasty amid encirclement from three sides in the past. Now, with the situation even better and years of governance, he could definitely recover. And the Three Demons of greed, anger, and delusion were also pleased. Without magicians, even if commoners ascended and oppressed each other, as long as Emperor Shen You''s decrees prioritized the people and cut off the clans and academies, the number would be even greater. "Neither party might have communicated, but after thousands of years entwined, I fear they know each other inside and out, a mere gesture could reveal the other''s next move," Qin Muye shook his head. He now understood that compared to these crafty old foxes, his only advantage lay in his ability to cheat. Possibly they held a divine mandate, but without capability, they definitely couldn''t have held their positions. "Currently, it is just the heart that has formed; other organs would likely take three to five days to materialize. They really are too confident," Qin Muye felt that the Spirit Realm Three Demons were underestimating him. "Testing their response might give some insights into this entity," Qin Muye thought he couldn''t just watch idly; it was time to take action and test them. Otherwise, if the opponent transformed right in front of his eyes so casually, wouldn''t it be a huge blow to his face? "Come, witness the Dark Star of Dionysus." In Qin Muye''s hands, the strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, electromagnetic force, and gravity began to converge in an extremely unscientific manner. This thing itself wasn''t any proper science, after all, he was unscientific, the Heavenly Net was unscientific, and the first person to use it, Hercules, was also unscientific. But no matter, the unscientific had their own ways of use. Anyway, just modifying it a bit would do. The black star began to rise, transforming into a terrifying black hole that devoured everything. The black hole was still very small, barely noticeable on the pulsating heart, but in an instant, it expanded completely, its fierce suction incessantly pulling everything nearby. Even the heart seemed a bit blurry in an instant. "Insatiable indeed, truly unscientific." The black star was very greedy, pulling everything into it, yet the heart remained steadfast and unmoved. Even though emotions and desires were pulled in, the next moment more desires and emotions emerged from within the Great Nether Dynasty to compensate for the heart''s deficit. Far from delaying, it actually sped up the process. Qin Muye had no choice but to directly cut off the Dark Star of Dionysus, and as Qin Muye ceased, the black hole-like black star naturally began to gradually extinguish amidst the endless emotions and desires. "Not quite handy to use, indeed the technique is still lacking a bit, I''m better at crushing anyway," Qin Muye squinted his eyes as he observed the black heart. This thing was troublesome and not a regular life form. Physical and magical attacks had no effect on it, it was like a completely illusory existence. "Should probably describe it as being a dimension higher than the Warlock Dynasty servers," Qin Muye now understood why it was called a high-dimensional demon. Because the opponent''s form placed it in a different world dimension from Qin Muye''s. That heart resided in the realms of the mind, emotions, desires, and other intangible dimensions, not in the real world. Qin Muye''s move, the Dark Star of Dionysus, could indeed affect the opponent, but only to that extent. To say it damaged the opponent was impossible. Now, Qin Muye was also continuously analyzing the opponent, trying to decipher this method. He could kill a person, but he had no way to deal with their metaphysical desires or emotions. "Pity, if I could remove the opponent''s frontal lobes... wait, if I can''t remove the Spirit Realm Three Demons'' frontal lobes, can''t I remove the frontal lobes of this group who supply them?" Qin Muye suddenly realized, he might not be able to kill, but he could remove these people''s frontal lobes. All the subjects of the Great Nether Dynasty were basically the frontal lobes of the Spirit Realm Three Demons. It''s just emotions and desires, Qin Muye directly cleansed them physically, leaving no necessary organs, not even speaking of metaphysical significance, not even theological anymore. Though the opponent was in a dimension of spirit, their foundation was still in this real world, and that was their biggest loophole. "Let''s give it a try, if it succeeds, heh, none of you will have an easy time," Qin Muye sneered, he had never been a good person, and his actions were always ruthless. Soon, Qin Muye selected an experimental area in the Great Nether Dynasty, it wasn''t suitable for Spirit Monsters to lend a hand now, considering his experimental area housed thirty thousand people, from commoners to magicians, all included. After all, it was a rebel camp, quite normal. The frontal lobes of these thirty thousand people needed to be personally removed by Qin Muye, with his current power it was very simple, just a slight movement of his hand, and everyone in this experimental area turned into oblivious Walking Corpses. Chapter 403: Chapter 405: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, The Trinity Chapter 403: Chapter 405: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, The Trinity "It worked, it seems I''ve found your weakness," Qin Muye said with a ferocious grin on his face. "It''s such a pity, you did obtain the Insect Race''s Ghost Energy, but you didn''t get the core." The smile on Qin Muye''s face was savage. The Ghost Energy indeed caused a qualitative change in the three demons of greed, anger, and delusion, but they did not acquire the knowledge of the Insect Race. It was just like the protagonist who picks up an unrivaled divine skill and starts practicing it right away without ever asking why, only knowing that after successful cultivation, the power would be tremendous. The three demons of greed, anger, and delusion were in that very situation, thinking that Ghost Energy was omnipotent. But Qin Muye, with the knowledge of multiple world systems, could deal with ordinary people even if he couldn''t handle them. What? Bullying the weak? Cut it out. If Emperor Shen You could exploit people, and the three demons of greed, anger, and delusion could use them, why couldn''t Qin Muye take action? Emperor Shen You and the three demons of greed, anger, and delusion were from the same world as these ordinary people. They had no such scruples, so why should Qin Muye, an outsider, care and feel sorry for them? That would be ridiculous. We''re all villains here, there''s no high or low, noble or lowly. With Qin Muye grasping their weakness, the power of the Abyss began to drift gently from his hand, turning into a terrifying Demon Tide that swept across the entire Great Nether Dynasty. Anyone enveloped by the Demon Tide, whether ordinary people or Magicians, had their frontal lobes destroyed in an instant, but they did not die. Instead, they became mindless walking corpses. As for what happened next, if they died, it didn''t matter. As long as they no longer provided emotions and desires to the three demons, their deaths were inconsequential, and they wouldn''t become the enemy''s supply. Qin Muye would prefer it that way, and by then he would order the Skeleton Soldiers to take over. His actions were extremely radical. The Emperor Shen You, who was in the middle of cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes, trying to counter the Abyss Demon Tide with his Divine Thought. After all, what Emperor Shen You wanted to do was to reshuffle, not to truly extinguish the Great Nether Dynasty. If everyone died, leaving only him, could the Great Nether Dynasty still stand? Therefore, he had to intervene. Believe it or not, with all his might, he managed to halt the spread of the Abyss Demon Tide. "Ha, taking sides, are you? Not only do I intend to do this today, but I will also do it thoroughly!" Qin Muye''s nature was either not to act at all or to do so completely. Since he had offended them, he might as well destroy their entire clan to avoid having to fight the old ones after beating the young ones. The raging Abyss Demon Tide instantly destroyed Emperor Shen You''s Divine Thought protection, and in a flash, it covered the entire world. A 7th order Warlock Dynasty server was too insignificant for Qin Muye, who had already reached the 8th order; it had absolutely no value at all. "Lord of Demon Soil, how dare you..." Emperor Shen You''s roar burst forth, forming a surging Divine Thought that propped up a space, saving the capital from the erosion of the Abyss Demon Tide. At the same time, the black heart floating above the Great Nether Dynasty began to beat more slowly. Because no one was providing it with desires and emotions anymore, the spirit stagnated, and everything seemed so pitiful. "Demon Soil? Hah, proud natives, I have always called you natives, not aborigines, because I respect you." "But you? You''ve always used the derogatory term ''Demon Soil'' to refer to us. Is it because I''m not very active usually that you think I''m weak and easy to bully?" Qin Muye''s voice was agitated, and he ruthlessly smashed the barrier that Emperor Shen You had put up on the spot. He didn''t care about reputation or public opinion, but he remembered very clearly whoever insulted him. The term ''Demon Soil'' had always been a derogation used by the Great Nether Dynasty for his Endless Abyss territory. It was a derogation that had never changed. Although Qin Muye had never asked them to change it, that didn''t mean they didn''t care. "Now, do you have anything else to say? If not, I''m sending you on your way," Qin Muye said, though his actions were anything but slow. Of course, it''s fine to talk nicely, but the hands must not stop moving. It''s normal to ramble with an enemy, but it''s best to beat them up while talking, this way they not only can''t refute you, but they also implicitly accept your point of view. Like now, Emperor Shen You couldn''t even speak, let alone survive, as the entire world was already swept by the Abyss Demon Tide, and no one could escape. "Sss~ thinking about it, do I seem more like an apocalyptic crisis?" Just as he was about to strike a deadly blow and send Emperor Shen You on his way, Qin Muye suddenly sensed that a change was occurring in the heart. This feeling, was it like a Burst Seed? "It''s somewhat like a Burst Seed, but it''s more akin to prematurely using up potential," he thought. The heart burst, and countless black fumes wandered out, Qin Muye''s Abyss Demon Tide was eroded, forming a vast hollow. "I never thought my defeat would come about like this," came a voice with a triple overlay. A deformed figure formed from the black smoke. Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness failed to become a higher-dimensional demon, or rather, they only succeeded halfway, becoming level 8, which did not match the expected power. If it had developed completely, its power should have been on par with Qin Muye, a level 8, but unfortunately, Qin Muye had grasped its weakness and inflicted a fatal blow. "Never thought? Ha, what does that matter," Qin Muye immediately disregarded Emperor Shen You and withdrew his divine thought, preparing to confront Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness. "You say we''re too arrogant, but the truly arrogant one should be you, right? You have never regarded us, whether through descent or destruction, you never considered that this is our world, not the world of an outsider like you," said Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness. Qin Muye felt they had a point and for the moment could not counter with words, but no matter, if words were pale, then use fists to express himself. As long as the meaning was conveyed, that was enough. This meant that Qin Muye could not outtalk them and was ready to flip the table. The world began to tear, the raging Abyss Demon Tide bore an unmatched might as it rolled towards Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness. Since the opponent was not equal to him, he would simply crush them, no need for any tricks or other messy moves. The deformed figure struggled within the Demon Tide but seemed not at all concerned about dying but kept using Ghost Energy to provoke even more terrifying Spiritual Storms. However, Qin Muye promptly intercepted it and then decisively returned. "I indeed have a weakness, but so do you!" shouted Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness. Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness had never targeted Qin Muye but the Spirit Realm. The current Spirit Realm was being refined by Ji Shan, who was too weak to stop Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness. This also indirectly proved one thing¡ªthat this too was their weakness. Qin Muye had indeed firmly grasped Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness, but in reality, he had no way to kill them as they existed in a higher-dimensional realm surpassing Qin Muye''s level. He could shatter the moon but was unable to smash the flower in the mirror or the moon''s reflection in the water. What had descended to reality was merely their shadow. It was fortunate that Qin Muye had taken earlier action, otherwise if they had evolved into a real Dimension Demon, Qin Muye would likely have been in serious trouble. As long as Ji Shan successfully achieved Harmonization, even facing Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness, Qin Muye would have the strength to fight, especially with Ji Shan''s power of the Spirit Realm and Qin Muye''s help, it was enough to kill them. Moreover, the crisis of the higher-dimensional demon was not yet resolved, indicating that Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness could once again complete themselves even without someone providing emotions and desires. As for what would be used to complete themselves, Qin Muye did not need to think to know¡ªit was definitely the Spirit Realm, this spiritually natured Subspace. Therefore, Qin Muye was indeed in a tricky situation when facing a high-dimensional projection, first off because he could not kill it, it not being their true form. Second, he couldn''t effectively isolate it, because the opponent moved in the higher dimensions, allowing only a certain degree of interference. "I hope your spatial mastery is enough for you to emerge in three to five months, otherwise, you''d better have heard of the Klein Bottle," Qin Muye whispered. Within the Abyss Demon Tide, the breaking of space began to shift, and Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness sharply perceived the change in space. Qin Muye had experience dealing with the fourth catastrophe, since he couldn''t kill it, he decided to imprison it, and let it delete itself. Even though Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness were not the fourth catastrophe players, the principle was similar. Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness were just life forms with a special configuration, and in terms of power, they were far inferior to Qin Muye, since all he had to do was to buy time. The opponent was different, they wanted to use the Spirit Realm to complete themselves, and different goals naturally required different methods. "It seems, you haven''t heard of the Klein Bottle," Qin Muye observed Greed, Wrath, and Foolishness, trapped and unable to extricate himself, and exhaled in relief. Chapter 404: Chapter 406: Sudden Change, Borrowing Life for a Purpose Chapter 404: Chapter 406: Sudden Change, Borrowing Life for a Purpose "Indeed, facing an opponent of the same rank, I can''t achieve an overwhelming victory." Qin Muye could no longer slay enemies beyond his level as he used to because as the ranks go higher, the gap grows wider. He was already rank 8, and so was his opponent. Although Greed, Hatred, and Delusion''s raw strength wasn''t close to his, they were still beings on the same level. Therefore, when it came to responding, he naturally couldn''t afford to be distracted. Trapping the opponent still posed a certain difficulty. At least Qin Muye couldn''t just deal with it casually, he had to use corresponding methods. "What a peculiar space, but do you think you can stop me for long?" Greed, Hatred, and Delusion said in a calm tone as they walked through the directionless topological space. Although they were going in circles, they had already noticed something off about the space and were actively working to break through it. The opponent might not be cultured, but that didn''t mean they lacked insight. After all, to have struggled against various forces until now, they must have some abilities. Qin Muye simply ignored Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, concentrating on the matter at hand. He had intended to kill Emperor Shen You, but unfortunately, Greed, Hatred, and Delusion blocked him, so naturally, that was still his plan. With just a second to spare, Qin Muye could have sent Emperor Shen You to heaven. But the problem was that he couldn''t, because he needed to maintain the Klein Bottle space to prevent Greed, Hatred, and Delusion from forcefully breaking through with violence. If he could instantly kill Emperor Shen You, Greed, Hatred, and Delusion could also instantly solve his looping space and take over the Spirit Realm. So for now, he could only hold off. It wasn''t that he bore any deep hatred toward Emperor Shen You, it was mainly that he felt the world was too empty, with him being the only one alive. What if something unexpected happened? After all, Emperor Shen You''s identity was no minor matter¡ªhe was the protagonist of this world, and the type of protagonist like Long Aotian at that. This could be deduced from the fact that Greed, Hatred, and Delusion had emerged to take the fall just as Qin Muye was about to make a deadly move previously. Not to mention, Qin Muye felt that Emperor Shen You might be related to the ultimate crisis of Reincarnation. In the end, only Greed, Hatred, and Delusion and Emperor Shen You remained as indigenous inhabitants in the Warlock Dynasty''s server. All other life forms had been annihilated by the Abyss Demon Tide, and beings like the Spirit Monster had begun to use the Undead Mage''s methods on a large scale to summon souls into Skeleton Soldiers, preparing to enter the Endless Abyss as laborers. So if Greed, Hatred, and Delusion were high-dimensional demons, then Emperor Shen You was definitely the ultimate Reincarnation. Otherwise, it couldn''t possibly be that Qin Muye himself was the ultimate crisis set to destroy the world, could it? That was impossible; if he was a global catastrophe, it could only be the Abyss Demon Tide. "I need to think of a way. It''s normal for me to buy time, but Emperor Shen You is also short on time. Who knows what might happen in three to five months?" Emperor Shen You has always been a calamity; not dealing with him is like having a fishbone caught in one''s throat, making Qin Muye very uncomfortable. "You seem to have noticed something different about Emperor Shen You as well? I can feel that he is triggering destruction, yet he himself remains unaware," Greed, Hatred, and Delusion seemed to have noticed Qin Muye''s emotions and spoke up to sow discord. But Qin Muye seemed as if he hadn''t heard, and for a simple reason¡ªwhile what Greed, Hatred, and Delusion said might be true, it wouldn''t stop him from taking action. Because sparing Greed, Hatred, and Delusion meant the birth of a high-dimensional demon, and he would surely be the one to suffer. If Greed, Hatred, and Delusion became complete high-dimensional demons, Qin Muye was very likely not their match. As for Emperor Shen You triggering the ultimate Reincarnation, that would be dealt with later. Right now, what Qin Muye was doing was cutting his losses. That''s right, cutting his losses. In his view, he had already lost ninety percent, but at least he needed to seize the Spirit Realm. Then... he wouldn''t care about high-dimensional demons or the ultimate Reincarnation; fleeing was the priority. Admitting defeat when beaten, there''s no need to be stubborn. It was indeed impossible to accomplish. For an existence in the unique form of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, even the Titan Divine Race would find it difficult to handle. The Titan Divine Race was more adept at head-on collisions, while Greed, Hatred, and Delusion were more like yielding flexibility. Letting them handle it, let alone winning, it would be an issue if they could even hold their ground. Thus, he naturally had no expectations for these relatives. Now that he had reached his current strength, he could gradually cut ties with these relatives, as Qin Muye was no longer in the period where defeating the small would bring in the big. "You go deal with Emperor Shen You, and I will only take a portion of the Spirit Realm. I don''t want anything that has been refined by your subordinates," Greed, Hatred, and Delusion''s voice came through once more. "The techniques Emperor Shen You possesses are inherited from extraterritorial demons. If he truly perfects his cultivation, it won''t result in a rank 11 Warlock, but a moment when heaven and earth are overturned." Obviously, Greed, Hatred, and Delusion knew quite a bit, and they were straightforwardly suggesting that we should unite against external forces instead of fighting amongst ourselves. If Emperor Shen You succeeded, then everything would be too late. In response, Qin Muye simply glanced at the state of his own forces. Beings like Tian Qi, Demon Blood, and other Spirit Monsters were already in full gear, ready to muster the troops and set off. Qin Muye couldn''t free his hands, but his Spirit Monsters could. Even though Emperor Shen You was powerful, he still only belonged to the seventh Rank. Although the Spirit Monsters were only sixth Rank, after adding various Equipment, they were definitely seventh Rank in combat power. He didn''t believe that the opponent, no matter how strong, could withstand a group beating. The protagonist could indeed be invincible at the same Realm and even take on ten by himself, but that didn''t matter, Qin Muye had the numbers. Even if Emperor Shen You could take on a thousand, it wouldn''t matter. He simply conscripted a hundred thousand elite Spirit Monsters, all of seventh Rank. Unless Emperor Shen You was truly capable of defeating a hundred thousand single-handedly. If he really did win... then they would send five hundred thousand. After all, Qin Muye had the numbers. The imposing army of a hundred thousand Spirit Monsters all set out, directly using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel to locate the capital of the Great Nether Dynasty. Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish, too, sensed this strategy, and his expression took on a sly look. He really had forgotten that Qin Muye was not alone. All forces were damaged, yet Qin Muye''s Endless Abyss had not suffered any harm. Now that a hundred thousand Spirit Monsters, comparable to Emperor Shen You, had arrived, even Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish felt that Emperor Shen You had lost his composure, even if he, back when he was one of the three Great Demons, might not have been able to withstand so many Spirit Monsters'' mischief. So, it was time to figure out a way to break the game. Otherwise, waiting for the opponent to free his hands would definitely mean having to deal with him. "Save Emperor Shen You first, to make the opponent hesitate to act. Otherwise, I''ll be left alone and at the mercy of the opponent." Having made up his mind, Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish was surrounded by a gloomy and unpredictable space, and his already deformed body began to crumble, forming a unique black smoke. This sight made Qin Muye''s expression change. For a moment, he couldn''t be sure what Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish was planning to do, but there were only two possibilities, the Spirit Realm or Emperor Shen You. Unfortunately, Qin Muye would not gamble; he would only choose the Spirit Realm, so in reality, there was only one choice. Because he couldn''t afford to gamble. The result was as expected; Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish chose to go rescue Emperor Shen You. Of course, if Qin Muye had tried to stop him, the opponent would have turned back to take the Spirit Realm in an instant. For Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish, there were two choices, and either choice was a win. So, for Qin Muye, there naturally was only one choice. However, Qin Muye was not just about to sit back and wait to be killed. Since the opponent had forcibly shattered his own body and re-projected, there was definitely an impact, and therefore Qin Muye could also make a move. Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish wanted to preserve Emperor Shen You, Qin Muye could also take advantage of this gap to strike, killing Emperor Shen You on the spot. Obviously, Qin Muye had still underestimated Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish''s determination to save Emperor Shen You. The terrible offensive formed from the Demon Tide was blocked by endless desires, and even the transmission of the hundred thousand troops was forcefully interrupted, transmitting only halfway. "Without humanity, to still be able to exert such strength... it seems you really have freed yourself from your original constraints and limitations," Qin Muye decisively recalled all of the Spirit Monsters. If he were late, he would probably have to wait for their revival. It may seem like Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish had been suppressed by him the entire time, but that was because Qin Muye was powerful, and the opponent had no power to resist. But let the Spirit Monsters give it a try, and they''d likely die in droves in an instant. "I never thought I''d see the day when I''d come to save you; this is absurd," muttered Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish, feeling somewhat bemused. But before he could react, a gaunt hand landed on his shoulder. "So, how about I borrow your life?" The voice was calm yet hoarse. "What???" Startled, Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish exclaimed, "An illusion?!" Then, he felt an invisible force erupt from his shoulder, as if someone wanted to pull everything out of him. "How could you possibly..." Greedy, Wrathful, Foolish had just managed to consolidate his body, but it dissipated like smoke, wafting away, yet restrained by a massive amount of Divine Thought. Chapter 405: Chapter 407: The Final Struggle, Who is the Winner? Chapter 405: Chapter 407: The Final Struggle, Who is the Winner? Everything happened in the blink of an eye, and even Qin Muye was caught off-guard, never expecting Emperor Shen You to actually stab him in the back. "Lord of Demon Soil, save me, stop Emperor Shen You; he wants to destroy the entire world. It''ll be too late for you too!!!" he cried out in desperate rage. Qin Muye could see that what Emperor Shen You had seized was not merely a projection of Greed, Hatred, and Ignorance, but his true self that resided within the spiritual dimension, meaning he had been forcibly pulled down from a higher dimension. It was simply inconceivable. Qin Muye himself had not yet been able to transcend such an esoteric spiritual dimension. After all, it would take some time to study and learn, yet Emperor Shen You had managed it with ease. Otherwise, Greed, Hatred, and Ignorance wouldn''t have resorted to asking Qin Muye for help. As Greed, Hatred, and Ignorance continued to be corrupted by the Divine Thoughts of Emperor Shen You, Qin Muye also noticed unclear changes occurring throughout the entire world. "Doomsday Reincarnation?" Qin Muye was troubled because he wanted to flee, only the Spirit Realm seemed a bit difficult to endure. "If it really comes to it, just dig it up and run!" He knew what Doomsday Reincarnation meant¡ªthe whole world was collapsing back into a singularity, essentially starting everything anew. It was probably similar to the state before Pangu created heaven and earth. If he didn''t leave, Qin Muye would also end up staying here permanently. He just had to wait until Emperor Shen You completely absorbed Greed, Hatred, and Ignorance as nourishment, then the Doomsday Reincarnation would truly begin. But just as he was preparing to excavate the Spirit Realm, he suddenly discovered that the Spirit Realm was undergoing changes, not of its own accord, but it was Ji Shan who was actively manipulating the refinements. "Damn, what the hell are you trying to do???" The Spirit Realm was deeply connecting to the whole world, saying it used to be a component of the Warlock Dynasty''s server which Qin Muye could completely dismantle. But now it was different; it was about to become a part of the Warlock Dynasty''s server. "Stop it, we need to leave." Qin Muye hurriedly spoke to Ji Shan. It''s just one world, why go to such lengths? With the Server Transfer Token, there''s no need to worry about these things. Although running away now meant losing two powerful Territory Traits, compared to Ji Shan, it was still a huge gap. However, Ji Shan did not respond. Instead, he accelerated the speed at which he merged into the whole world in just a few moments Qin Muye opened Ji Shan''s Hero Attributes panel, and could see his Four-dimensional Attributes climbing continuously, and a multitude of Talents were emerging as well. More importantly, the Talent "Child of Destiny" also appeared ambiguous, seemingly ready to be replaced by some entirely new Talent. "Harmonization, it seems this is your true intention," Only then did Qin Muye realize he might have underestimated Ji Shan''s ambition. Merging a Spirit Realm is one thing, but choosing to merge an entire world is much better and stronger. "It''s just that... the timing is off, and the way this is being handled isn''t great either. Such a big gamble doesn''t follow my style at all," Qin Muye sighed helplessly. Normally, indeed, it would take three to five months to refine the Spirit Realm, but the issue was that this was not a normal situation. The Spirit Realm was just Ji Shan''s stepping stone from the start, his true purpose was to merge with the Dao himself, to exist as a person like Hong Jun. No, even more extreme than Hong Jun, for Hong Jun couldn''t replace Heavenly Dao itself, but if Ji Shan succeeded, he would be Heavenly Dao, and he would rule the entire world. As long as he gradually built up the world, he would then be akin to beings like Chaos Chaos and God. Both in potential and limit, he would rise indefinitely. "You''re taking such a gamble, I''m not even sure if I can handle the consequences..." Qin Muye was also helpless. If Ji Shan succeeded, Qin Muye would directly complete the remaining high-dimensional Demon and Doomsday Reincarnation tasks, but if he failed... then he could only try to save what he could and flee. But how much he could salvage was something Qin Muye wasn''t sure about since Ji Shan was playing so high stakes. Looking at the current situation, it''s likely that it will come down to two "Children of Destiny" clashing, just to see who''s more Luckier. "However, I still want to see whether your fate is harder or my fist is harder, Emperor Shen You," Qin Muye unleashed the Abyss Demon Tide, his body breaking free, an indescribable force of Abyss enveloping the entire world in an instant. The entire world seemed unable to withstand the explosive force of Qin Muye''s power, and cracks began to appear on the world''s barriers, as the black Abyss Power spread everywhere. "Ever seen a fist the size of a clay pot?" muttered Qin Muye, as the combined force of the Abyss and the Demon Tide struck Emperor Shen You. Skill? Technique? Ultimately, it''s just an output of energy, Qin Muye didn''t need any fancy techniques or skills, just a plain and simple unleashing of energy to strike. There was no such thing as Sword Intent, no Secret Skills or some profoundly understood ultimate moves, just the purest form of overpowering strength. The opponent couldn''t hope to use any clever magic or technique to turn the tide, they either had to take the hit or dodge it. The space shattered under this strike, creating a void that enveloped half the world. "You are strong, but alas, too late!" Emperor Shen You laughed deeply, like a skeleton, as the terrifying blackness enveloped him. Previously, he had invested all he had to fend off the Demon Tide, and in doing so, fortuitously advanced his understanding further. More importantly, Greed, Hatred, and Delusion had come to him, allowing him to complete his final step. Under the barrage of the black torrent, the body of Emperor Shen You instantly turned into nothingness, but a strand of Divine Thought mixed with emotions and desires merged into the entire world. "He''s dead, but not completely gone, the two apocalyptic crises, high-dimensional demons, and Doomsday Reincarnation, have merged into one," Qin Muye could feel the world becoming even more terrifying. Originally, Reincarnation was being suppressed by Ji Shan, but now, with Emperor Shen You transforming into Reincarnation, the final moments of Doomsday had been initiated. This made everything unstoppable. Qin Muye certainly couldn''t stop it... "Wait, it was stopped? Ji Shan took action, this... is really a surprise." He had been about to take action to save someone, but suddenly discovered that Ji Shan had stopped it, and seemed to be thinking about reversing it. "So... there''s still a chance..." Honestly, Qin Muye was also quite confused, because he had never witnessed such a large-scale scene before. ''Dad, prepare yourself, I''m going to change strategies now.'' Ji Shan suddenly communicated with Qin Muye. "Prepare what? To pull you out? No need to prepare, I can just do it directly," Qin Muye was puzzled. ''No, I''m going to officially start Harmonization now, but it might deviate from the original plan, so you need to be ready to run,'' Ji Shan explained. "Risky? I don''t think it''s necessary, this world isn''t worth much, if it doesn''t work out, we can just harmonize in another world," Qin Muye decisively rejected Ji Shan''s request. ''It''s too late now, once started, it cannot be stopped,'' Ji Shan said, and then fell silent. Qin Muye paused, he wasn''t about to listen to Ji Shan, being his father, he naturally prepared to forcefully save him first. He wasn''t one to dither like those characters in a tragic soap opera, facing a situation where losing was highly probable, he was going to act in his own surefire way. But clearly, Ji Shan had anticipated Qin Muye''s thoughts, after all, having spent decades together, he knew Qin Muye''s personality inside and out. So, Qin Muye''s first attempt to save someone came up empty. "Damn it, these characters with the Main Character Aura, what are they thinking, can''t they just be safe, what, you''ll just declare you can break it and succeed?" "Your opponent is also a main character, what if he does the same thing?" Qin Muye''s tone was somewhat grumbling; he realized he had been outmaneuvered by Ji Shan, because the communication Ji Shan had with him was a recorded message, sent out on a timer, not a real-time communication. The entire world was collapsing, the Doomsday Reincarnation had arrived, and, combined with the crisis of high-dimensional demons, the process that normally would have taken months to complete was now condensed into just a few minutes. During these few minutes, Ji Shan needed to succeed in Harmonization. The difficulty was massive, and, already in the final stage of Harmonization, Qin Muye found he couldn''t save him even if he wanted to. "Sigh, no wonder the kid had no rebellious phase, turns out his damn rebellious period was delayed..." Qin Muye was at a loss for words, and could only shrink his vast body, putting the entire Endless Abyss on alert, ready to evacuate at any moment. Chapter 406: Chapter 408: Server Prototype - Qi Refiner World (Ji Shan) Chapter 406: Chapter 408: Server Prototype - Qi Refiner World (Ji Shan) In a fairy tale world, Qin Muye felt somewhat vexed. The matter had been resolved, as for its development¡ªwell, it left Qin Muye at a loss. Firstly, the event was concluded quite satisfactorily, and he had obtained the two Territory Traits: Dimension Projection and Unity. [Unity: True unity, achievable only when the troop and hero''s ultimate goals align with those of the Lord. Brothers may quarrel within the walls but unite against outside enemies] [Power Projection: Troops and heroes are the extensions and executors of the Lord''s will¡ªthe rise and fall of a territory depend on the interplay of strength between troops and heroes] The effects were still powerful, especially Unity, which, although somewhat similar to Shared Destiny, also differed significantly. As for Power Projection, Qin Muye hadn''t quite figured it out yet but knew that the troops and heroes seemed to have undergone some peculiar changes and reactions. It was more like some unique restriction had been lifted. Of course, these were not the main points. The main issue was Ji Shan. It could be said he succeeded, yet he didn''t completely succeed. After he completed his Harmonization, the final Reincarnation was fully initiated. It was also thanks to Qin Muye breaking the world barriers and leaving the Endless Abyss lingering in the void¡ªotherwise, they would have been reset as well. Normally, after the final Reincarnation, a big explosion would occur, reforming a primal ancient world. However, due to Ji Shan being stuck inside, it didn''t result in a complete formation but rather a peculiar state. Afterwards, naturally, he was captured by Qin Muye. [Server Prototype: Qi Refiner World (Ji Shan)] [Rank: Mythical] [Attribute] [None] [Note: After formation, it will transform into a world] Ji Shan was alright, and after becoming a world embryo, he had communicated with Qin Muye. However, his Primordial Spirit, due to Harmonization, fused within the world embryo and was unable to leave. As for possibly becoming a real world, well, that would require a wait. Even Ji Shan wasn''t clear about it, for the world had been severely damaged before. Repairing and developing it would take time¡ªtime that surely must be measured in millions of years at the very least. Qin Muye doubted even Ji Shan would become a real world before sending him off. After communicating with Ji Shan, he fell into a deep sleep. Naturally, since he had profoundly harmonized, he had only intended to act as Heavenly Dao, but due to various bizarre factors, he became the world itself. His current Primordial Spirit couldn''t yet withstand even being an embryo yet was a true and legitimate world. So, falling into sleep was essentially becoming stronger. Eventually, Ji Shan would emerge successfully hatched, ensuring at least the strength of Rank 9. At that point, Qin Muye might as well walk sideways... well, by then, Qin Muye might have grown so strong, he could turn to ashes. So, he could only stow him in the Supplies Warehouse to gather dust for now. "A Mythical-level progeny exchanged for a future investment and two Territory Traits. I''m not sure if it''s a loss or a gain," Qin Muye said, somewhat helplessly. Ji Shan was initially a long-term investment. There was a bit of hope since he had gradually transformed potential into power. But now, that was no longer a future investment but a competition in longevity with Pangu inside its shell. As for returns, they were still worthwhile for Qin Muye at this stage since he was, after all, his foster son, and he did hope for him to soar to great heights. Though it was a bit of a tricky situation. He could only look forward to it, as it wasn''t a big deal. Besides, Ji Shan could wake up whenever he wanted, and he could even be awakened from the outside. Sleeping wasn''t like being dead; it was like any regular person sleeping. This method was partly to enhance the growth of the Primordial Spirit, and naturally, to alleviate the pressure on the Primordial Spirit; omitting sleeping, the Primordial Spirit could still grow, but not as effectively. And though Ji Shan had become a world embryo, it didn''t mean he lost his fighting prowess. His power not only didn''t decrease but had terrifyingly increased. He was already at Rank 7 and could move to Rank 8 at any time, with Rank 9 just a matter of time. Though this Rank 9 might have some discrepancies, the strength was unquestionable. If Qin Muye were to return to the Magic Continent, although he wouldn''t defeat the race''s matriarch, re-rooting in the Magic Continent wouldn''t pose much of a problem. In other words, if Ji Shan took action, Qin Muye might not be able to withstand him. Did you really think a world embryo was not a world? Ji Shan possessed all the necessary powers. "Forget it, let''s rest for a while. These past days have been too horrifying, more horrifying than the Horror Universe itself," Qin Muye couldn''t help feeling somewhat exhausted. At first, his foster child had become a fledgling world, and then the server exploded. Indeed, now Qin Muye was without a server, so he could no longer access functions like the Points Store, leaderboards, events, and so on, because without a server, naturally, everything had crashed. Therefore, Qin Muye could only use the Server Transfer Token to switch to another server; otherwise, he would be completely stuck. Fortunately, the buildings were intact, so Qin Muye was not in a rush for the time being. He indeed needed activities to become stronger, but he wasn''t so desperate for them; he had to regroup before moving on. After all, he was facing an unfamiliar environment, and rashly moving could be risky; and since the Rank 7 servers were already so dangerous, randomly ending up in a Rank 8 or 9 server could mean instant disaster. Qin Muye was not afraid, but the Endless Abyss territory couldn''t handle it, and it was highly unlikely that he would actually abandon his territory since he needed more supplies to continue strengthening himself, and amassing a large amount of supplies would definitely require garnering influence, otherwise, Qin Muye personally taking on the task would probably mean starving for most of three days. "At least I haven''t come away empty-handed, I still have one Hero''s Golden Treasure Chest." He was actually somewhat puzzled because, under normal circumstances, it should have been impossible for a Treasure Chest to drop since the event had clearly stated no Treasure Chests would be available, yet there was one during the settlement, which seemed rather odd. He didn''t know why that was. "Perhaps it''s because high-dimensional demons merged with the ultimate danger of Reincarnation, leading to changes in the event." Otherwise, he couldn''t explain the sudden appearance of the Treasure Chest; at that time, Qin Muye hadn''t had the mind to check for changes in the event since he was facing a great enemy. So even if there were changes, he was unaware of them. Now that the event was over and had been settled, and the event page couldn''t be opened because the server had crashed, there was nowhere to even check. "This Treasure Chest, it still needs to be opened by a Spirit Monster," Qin Muye called Dark Hand to open it; he had initially thought of asking Ji Shan to open it, but remembering that Ji Shan no longer belonged to the ranks of heroes, and hence couldn''t open it, so he had to opt for a Spirit Monster. After it was opened, it indeed nearly dazzled Qin Muye''s eyes. This time it actually contained four items; he had thought there would only be two. One Random Dungeon Scroll. One Server Transfer Token. One Universal Territory Ascension Scroll. The last one was a heavyweight presence, a Mythical Level Reclassification Certificate. [Black Abyss Emperor''s Certificate (Mythical¡¤Unique)] [Reclassification Requirements: Possess a Rank Attribute and reach Rank 10, own 50 Divine Lord Talents, own 100 Professional Lord Talents, have more than 10 traits in your territory, have destroyed over 10 instances/servers] "..." Looking at this Mythical Level profession named Black Abyss Emperor, Qin Muye was somewhat taken aback; was this thing really not a knock-off of his own? It was a unique Certificate of Reclassification that combined the power of the Abyss, Magic Power, the three demons of greed, hatred, and delusion, along with Emperor Shen You, truly meriting the Mythical Level. But mainly it was the Abyss. Qin Muye suspected that if other players got their hands on it, even if they managed to assume the job, they would be thoroughly tricked by it. Apart from Qin Muye, it was probable that no one else could use it. Subsequently, he naturally tried it out promptly; although he didn''t have Divine Lord Talent, he wanted to give it a shot in case it succeeded. Unfortunately, his attempt failed, as clicking it had no effect whatsoever. "It looks like I''ll have to research it myself; this Mythical Level profession is quite interesting. It might be a good idea to modify it to consolidate all the professions on me and form a unique Abyss System," Qin Muye had always had this idea, but now there was an opportunity meeting it, especially since the Lord System had already become ineffective on him. He suspected it was not because his professional slots were filled but because he wasn''t integrated into "Lord Era," so now any profession he tried to use would be ineffective. It''s like you can install messaging software on a computer, but you can''t install it on wood; after all, the two are completely unrelated. At this moment, Qin Muye''s relationship with "Lord Era" could truly be described as having nothing to do with one another. Chapter 407: Chapter 409: Bloodline and Authority Chapter 407: Chapter 409: Bloodline and Authority ``` [Additional garbled code at 3:50 AM, will be restored by 3:50 PM. If restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to download again.] "..." Qin Muye had a pained expression, okay then, so he had come to drive people away. He knew his territory wasn''t anything impressive, but there was no need to state it so bluntly. "It''s not that the older it is, the stronger it becomes. The strength of my father, the second-generation God King Cronos, didn''t come from being a son of the Gaia Mother Goddess, but from his authority." "Become a primordial god? I have no such intentions, why would you think I need it?" "Yes, technically I have reverted to an ancient state, but I have also established a new authority. It''s somewhat similar to the Abyss god Tartarus, except my domain isn''t Hell¡ªit''s pure Chaos," Qin Muye explained briefly. "Alright, I''ll take your word for it. This wasn''t your doing. So, when are you planning to leave? Your territory has caused some changes in the Netherworld. If you come back next time, I suggest you come alone," Hades stated. "Well, I''m back this time because my server crashed again, so I was considering switching to a new one," said Qin Muye. "Let''s meet, then." Qin Muye didn''t refuse, although the final part of his system''s consolidation wasn''t finished, it wouldn''t hurt to spare a little time. "It does look a bit odd." Hades didn''t mind it. "No, the previous one didn''t blow up. Some big-shot woke up, so I had to make a run for it. But this time, it really did explode¡ªcan''t even access the leaderboard or the points store anymore," Qin Muye argued, as he couldn''t leave the impression that wherever he went, disaster followed. "That''s not right, though. What about those weird looking ones, like Cerberus or the monsters killed by Hercules? They should have Titan Bloodline, and under normal circumstances, should possess authority as well," Qin Muye suddenly realized, thinking about how to explain those divine miscreants. "Have you ever seen the offspring of mortals decreasing the mortal bloodline within them? Well, assuming there is such a thing as a Human Race Bloodline." "You seem to have reverted to a primordial god? That''s quite rare. Was it brought about by ''Lord Era''?" Hades asked curiously after sitting down and taking a drink offered by a Spirit Monster. "Oh, so that''s how it is. There''s no difference between bloodlines; the real difference lies in authority. The primordial gods are powerful because their authority and responsibilities are immense," Qin Muye finally understood. That''s why the bloodline enhancement he created seemed strange in the Titan Divine Race¡ªfirstly, because it was self-made, and secondly, he didn''t have sufficient authority back then. "Mine was a quick creation, can''t compare to you. Have a seat," Qin Muye said, stretching. He was donning the shell of a divine king, and his current form actually resembled those primordial gods more than the Titan Divine. "This so-called bloodline is simply yourself, there''s no high or low. Perhaps the offspring of the Titan Divine Race may seem odd, but they wouldn''t have decreasing Bloodline Concentration, not even Hercules. Although he once was a Demigod, after his death, he became one of the Titan Divine Race." "So, that''s why I don''t need to enhance my bloodline, because from the beginning, I''m just like them¡ªthere''s no difference in our bloodlines," Hades explained. "Of course they possess it. Cerberus is the Guardian of Hell Gate; that''s his duty and authority. As for the others, aren''t disasters enough?" Hades continued. "Everyone in the Titan Divine Race has the Titan Bloodline. Hercules was still a Demigod, but who could surpass him in valor?" "The system has integrated, but the passives are a bit too strong. I''ll need to find a way to shut them down for now." "In Titans, there is no hierarchical division in bloodlines." "That''s interesting. I''ve never heard such views on bloodlines before," said Qin Muye, showing curiosity, for in his understanding, bloodlines in fantasy and xuanhuan genres are naturally stronger the older they are, or the closer they are to the source of the bloodline. "What truly defines us is the authority brought about by our duties. Even Zeus can''t shake my position in the Netherworld." "Master, Hades is here," Black Hand reported to Qin Muye via the Magic Network. After all, this isn''t some air freshener. Even if the Netherworld is vast and sparsely populated, it can''t be harmed recklessly. But that''s not to say it can''t be used¡ªit''s a tangible thing, after all, and there''s no problem with a deeper analysis. Qin Muye then realized that while this world indeed adopted Ancient Greek mythology as one of its main threads, in actuality, this world''s real name was Fairy Tale, meaning things you consider logical and reasonable do not matter here. Qin Muye pondered why there were issues like declining bloodlines in xuanhuan stories? Hades perceived the misunderstanding in Qin Muye''s words about the Titan Divine Race. ``` Hades soon entered, looking at Qin Muye with a somewhat grave expression, "The change in you is really significant. It hasn''t been long since we last met, and yet your Titan Bloodline and authority have already become as powerful as mine." Hades looked at Qin Muye in a somewhat eerie manner, "I remember that your last server also blew up, didn''t it?" Hades also reminded him that the further away one is from the source of their bloodline, the weaker the bloodline becomes, which could imply that the race is mutating? The black Abyss Demon Tide permeated the entire Endless Abyss, and Qin Muye maintained it to prevent it from leaking out. After later becoming part of the Human Race Bloodline, his authority was completely in place, and that is why such formidable power was formed. Just like Gaia, her true form is the earth itself. Just like magic power, which has already become a completely different kind of energy from what was initially conjured during meditation, though Qin Muye continued using the old name for it. Just like humans, if after three to five generations they start to experience what is called a decrease in Bloodline Concentration, are they still humans? Just like Tartarus, he is synonymous with Hell, while Hades is the King of the Netherworld. Though they seem similar, they are entirely different; the former is Hell itself, and the latter is the ruler, so Hades''s status and authority actually far surpass Tartarus. But Hades disclosed even more things. Ordinary or rare items could be used, but he feared issues with Epic or higher as he was no longer part of the semi-digital realm. Who knows what would happen after one bite? Qin Muye raised an eyebrow, "Do you want to try it?" Qin Muye was stunned, "So, committing all sorts of evil deeds is their authority, oh... and then they get killed by a passing hero." After analyzing the Black Abyss Emperor, a Mythical Profession, Qin Muye gained a lot. The container for this profession couldn''t possibly be text, but rather a very abstract mass of black gas. Both Epic and Mythical Level Reclassification Certificates are special containers. He was no longer his former self. If the Abyss Demon Tide were to leak into the Netherworld, it would probably cause quite a bit of trouble. Although he now had two Server Transfer Tokens at his disposal for a quick escape, it didn''t mean he would act recklessly. Therefore, as a member of the Titan Divine Race, whether they are third-generation Titans or primeval gods, their Bloodline remains intrinsically unchanged; the only change is in authority. He had thought to say he was envious, but upon reflection, it seemed like not many of those monsters had good endings. After committing their misdeeds, they would meet their own end as well. Typhon and his spouse had died who knows how many years ago, and yet, they said it was as if they were resurrected. He no longer meditated now, because meditation was of no use. If he really had to rely on meditation to level up slowly, he feared he would never reach the height he was at in his lifetime. It was also thanks to the Black Abyss Emperor''s Reclassification Certificate that Qin Muye was able to quickly reassess himself and form his own Abyss System. Just the thought of it was frightening. Besides, Hades had helped him quite a bit, and although Qin Muye was ruthless in his actions, he had never bitten the hand that fed him. Moreover, he was always someone with a bottom line in his actions. The worst he would do was blow up instance worlds, but it was impossible for him to destroy servers, as servers are the foundation. This made no sense at all, but it fit well into a fairy tale. If you were to assess a fairy tale with the standards of a fantasy world, it would only leave you completely clueless as to how to deal with this out-of-control level. As for using, he wouldn''t, not to mention he could no longer normally use some of the items from "Lord Era," even if he could, he wouldn''t choose to use them. As a villain, one typically has grand ambitions, such as ruling the world, making the world free of pain, or reconstructing the entire world, and Qin Muye had always been developing in this direction. Examples include ruling the world and exploiting... no, liberating those oppressed laborers, among others. Chapter 408: Chapter 410: Territory Traits - Auspicious Snow for a Prosperous Year Chapter 408: Chapter 410: Territory Traits - Auspicious Snow for a Prosperous Year [Additional garbled update, restored at 3:50 A.M. If unable to restore, open the directory and press and hold that chapter to download again.] ''Tsk, Cronus has some capability, actually able to send sound transmission through the Endless Abyss. It seems the authority Hell granted him, combined with his own Divine King''s authority, has risen to a new level,'' Qin Muye was somewhat surprised. ''The Horror Universe is a bit dangerous lately, why don''t you go to Mount Olympus instead?'' Cronus said bluntly. ''It seems that you''re preparing to make a move against God, and that is no simple matter,'' Qin Muye knew that the God in Eden Garden was a hurdle Cronus could not circumvent. ''Cough, if all else fails, switch worlds. We''re preparing to open Eden Garden and have a decisive battle with God soon, and I''m worried it might accidentally hurt you,'' Cronus did not expect this issue to arise, so he came up with another reason but never considered asking Qin Muye to stay. ''Oh, my servers exploded again, so I''m thinking of resting here for a while,'' said Qin Muye bluntly. ''Forget it, whatever, Cronus probably doesn''t stand much of a chance anyway,'' Qin Muye didn''t take it to heart, but instead pulled out a universal Territory Ascension Scroll. ''It''s too ordinary, far behind the Territory Traits I''ve obtained and made myself.'' ''I just came from there...'' A black line formed on Qin Muye''s forehead. Well, that sounds nice, but isn''t it just not wanting him to mess up the Horror Universe with his presence from the Endless Abyss? ''I''m busy with other things and don''t have time for tea. We can talk some other time. ''Every time I think about it, it''s you, no wonder cosmic parameters have been acting up,'' Cronus''s voice suddenly came through. ''Five days, I''ll stay just five days. Once I''m serviced, I''ll leave immediately,'' Qin Muye vowed solemnly. ''The effect is average,'' Qin Muye evaluated, noting that it gave specific numbers and conditions, seeming to increase resource production as well as luck for troops and heroes. ''Let''s use it, no point keeping it at the bottom of the chest.'' [Rank: Rare] [Bountiful Snow Harvest: Every time the territory undergoes a natural massive winter blizzard, all resource production permanently increases by 10%, all troop and hero luck permanently increases by +1] [After use, randomly obtain one universal Territory Trait] [Attribute] [Universal Territory Ascension Scroll] After all, he had traveled through so many worlds and had never encountered a situation that met the requirements. The Tidal World still had Netherworld which might make a comeback; it was quite dangerous as well. But, in fact, it''s pretty tricky, mainly because of the word ''natural,'' which means it has to conform to natural laws; anything artificial or influenced by humans doesn''t count. If Qin Muye hadn''t covered for Ji Shan at the time, Greed, Hatred, and Delusion would have bolted the instant they saw him, instead of standing their ground. The opponent was indeed a high-dimensional projection, yet Qin Muye was able to let loose and beat him to death. Not dying was true, but that didn''t mean each death came without loss. Of course, to say it''s defying the heavens is also true. If the lord in the Extreme Cold Ice Land server had acquired such a Territory Trait, soaring to new heights wouldn''t have been impossible. After the people left, Qin Muye muttered softly, ''It seems they really are preparing to deal with God. It''s not wise to stay here long.'' Cronus was not lying; Qin Muye could confirm that, but he hadn''t expected Cronus''s progress to be so rapid that it had reached this stage. As for him... he no longer needed the evaluations from instance worlds, and even his lord''s Advance quest had vanished. After taking a simple observation of Cronus, most of Hell was already devoured by him. The second-generation Divine King''s might had become even more fearsome. If Zeus and his brothers were to leave the fairy tale world, they''d likely have their heads twisted off one by one by Cronus. In the Horror Universe, Qin Muye was driven out by the straightforward words of Hades; with nowhere else to go, he could only hang around here for a bit. But in Qin Muye''s hands, to be honest, it was really not up to par, like casting pearls before swine. Cronus looked him up and down, then said, ''Just five days!'' Next is "gigantic", which implies that the disaster must reach a certain level of severity, and more importantly, the mention of "winter" indicates that it can only be triggered during the winter season and must specify blizzards as the disaster, lacking either wind or snow would not suffice, both are required. Qin Muye decisively used it up, and soon a brand-new Territory Trait emerged. Qin Muye quickly let the person in; the visitor entered without any pleasantries, "Why have you had the time to come here recently, and even brought your family along?" If there weren''t so many stringent conditions, then this Territory Trait... probably wouldn''t have appeared in a common Territory Ascension Scroll, after all, it''s just a Rare Level item, there is no need to be overly harsh. If it''s just simple energy accumulation, that would be easy, just connect it directly to the Energy Room of the Endless Abyss, and any amount of energy could be transformed over. The remainder was a Random Dungeon Scroll, which Qin Muye didn''t plan to use just yet; he intended to save it for when his territory advanced, as there might be some bizarre quests requiring him to venture into instance worlds. Frankly, being able to acquire a Territory Trait through a Rare Level item was already quite incredible, so one shouldn''t expect too much. Truth be told, at first, it seemed pretty good, being a Territory Trait, but it turned out to be a generic one. Even though there has been no reaction so far, it doesn''t mean that the other party doesn''t exist. After all, the name of the instance world has still not been changed and remains the Horror World. So it was just a scroll; you should know the previous Epic one was the heart of the Wisdom Tree and had many usage requirements, unlike this Territory Ascension Scroll which can be used directly. Therefore, there was no choice but to come to the Horror World, where else could he go? So for now, he could only hang around here for a while. Anyway, Cronus was still on Earth Planet quarreling with Hell, unable to control Qin Muye drifting in space. His increase in strength did not rely solely on training; it was more about acquiring more of civilization''s nutrients to fortify himself. The timing of his arrival really couldn''t have been worse. The words "generic" suggest that this thing is probably meant for grinding territory advancement quests after Rank 6. The Dead Silence Power of the World of Shadows was too terrifying, civilizations burst apart, and a void remained, which is now quickly regressing back to the primitive era. Clearly, a series of bizarre developments made Qin Muye, along with his territory, somewhat disliked by people; as for why he didn''t go to other worlds, it''s simple, Cronus was here, which was somewhat like family though potentially dangerous, but it provided some guarantee, whereas other worlds...would be equally hazardous. Now, he had developed a peculiar phenomenon; he could either defeat his opponents easily or not at all, there was no middle ground. Like a normal server and a normal Lord, it would be impossible for them to artificially create Territory Traits or face an apocalyptic crisis upfront. So, to gather enough Territory Traits for the territory advancement quest, the only option would be to obtain a generic Territory Ascension Scroll from a Treasure Box. You should know that the protection on the outer layer of his Endless Abyss was a world barrier, and yet someone managed to break through. Therefore, for him, running instances was more about encountering new systems and using this to broaden his experiences. Because there is only one season in this server, winter, and as for blizzards? They''re happening there every day, so "gigantic" may be somewhat harder to encounter, but if there were truly gigantic blizzards every day, how could any Lords or natives survive? This was definitely inferior compared to the previous Territory Ascension Scroll¡¤Wisdom Tree, and Qin Muye could be sure that Feiyun, after using it, would gain even more, including possibly corresponding Territory Traits. Cronus''s Titan Authority combined with the Hell System made him even stronger, hoping this second-generation Divine King doesn''t one day wish to return to the fairy tales for a resurgence; if that happens, Zeus would have quite the headache. This definitely wasn''t through Cronus''s own ability, since his own strength has its limits. Special abilities like these are more likely to come from the Authority itself. He came in a hurry and left in a hurry, it seems he is truly slow. This was effectively a lower grade version of the Territory Ascension Scroll¡¤Wisdom Tree he had once sold to Feiyun, only at Rare Level. Such a tone made Qin Muye''s face inevitably darken, he always felt that Cronus would follow in Hades''s straightforward manner and bluntly ask when he would leave. Truly, dying too many times would lead to bursting from greed, hatred, and delusion; it''s uncertain when it would all end, and Qin Muye certainly didn''t have the patience to keep defeating it over and over, preferring to find a permanent solution. As for physical strength, he currently didn''t even have a normal human body, so naturally, he didn''t need to worry about that. The main reason was that he hadn''t finished repairing himself, making it unsuitable to travel to a new server. Chapter 409: Chapter 411: New Server - Gods Realm Chapter 409: Chapter 411: New Server - Gods'' Realm [Extra updates gibberish, restored by 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory, long press the chapter and re-download.] "The events in ''Lord Era'' indeed bring great malice to the natives, and fortunately, this time the event is running normally, no longer posing an apocalyptic crisis." "Ah, this... doesn''t seem quite right." "However, it''s strange that the leaderboard is based on territory rather than on me. So, this name is not my codename, but the territory''s codename???" Qin Muye somewhat incredulously looked at the leaderboard. "And... I have a feeling that the whole Endless Abyss seems to have been hung up?" "A Crystal Wall system type of world, perhaps?" "Then, this must be the Main Material Plane." "Although it''s part of it, why is it above my head?" "First, I should arrange for someone to investigate the situation of the Gods'' Realm. It seems this server must have divinity as its mainstream." Just from the server''s name, a lot can be deduced. "Wonder which unfortunate soul has fled from another server." "Huh, there are other lords in this world too? What kind of luck is this... The other party is really unlucky." Qin Muye said this as he opened the lords'' rankings. "Tsk, turning the tables, huh? Probably no one but me knows about this." Seeing this, Qin Muye was even more eager to take the Endless Abyss into his hands. From his beginnings in a ruined Mage Tower, how could he give up now? It was the fruit of his labor. "The development of this world is likely far superior to that of the Warlock Dynasty." Qin Muye used his perception to check the state of the Gods'' Realm, seventy-two at Rank 7, and even more at Rank 6, tens of thousands, with some just needing a bit of opportunity to reach Rank 7. "Gods'' Realm? What kind of weird server name is this..." [1: Severing Faith, Reward: Mythic ¡¤ Fate Tablet] [2: Annihilation of the Gods, Reward: Territory Trait ¡¤ Divine Demon Prohibition] [This event earns points by killing divines, Divine Servants, Transcendents, severing faith, destroying Divine Countries, etc. The event continues until all divine faiths are severed or the gods are annihilated.] [This long-term event does not activate a points leaderboard; the final resolution method and contribution for handling the gods will be used for evaluation, and a points store will open for special exchange items.] [1st Place: ***, Territory: Endless Abyss, Overall Strength: Rank 6 Champion] [2nd Place: Zijing Immortal, Territory: Zijing Mountain, Overall Strength: Rank 5 Champion] [The most noble and divine-like priests, through scripture, restrict the development of all intelligent beings. Everything develops just as depicted in the scriptures, without innovation and falling behind!] [Contribution: Zijing Immortal (0%), *** (0%)] [Contribution: Zijing Immortal (0.00...1%), *** (0%)] [Upon event activation, destroying Divine Countries will yield high instance rewards.] [Upon event activation, severing divine faith will yield additional points, special materials, Special Treasure Boxes, and special rewards.] [Upon event activation, killing divines, Divine Servants, and Transcendents will guarantee a Treasure Box drop, with its quality depending on the strength of the slain.] [You have entered Server Number 3333 of Rank 7: Gods'' Realm] [You are using a Server Transfer Token to switch servers] [Notice: After transferring, your lord template will be: Magic Continent, which cannot be changed to lord template: Gods'' Realm.] [Ignorance is the breeding ground for superstition, and the entire world is veiled in it. Indeed, whether they are Legendary Warriors or wise Great Mages, they are all devout in their belief in their respective divines, utterly foolish, while Nobles monopolize the dissemination of Knowledge and enrich the divines with their wealth, and the common people are numb as they offer their faith, praying for divine grace.] [Long-term Event: Twilight of the Gods] [Updating leaderboard and store for you...] For those at Rank 6, slaying Spirit Monsters is like cutting through melons and vegetables, while those at Rank 7 can be killed off through ganging up. Under normal circumstances, he ought to have been transported to the Main Material Plane, not left hanging in this subterranean starry sky. After all, this is only a Rank 7 server, where the limit is Rank 7, and no one is stronger than Qin Muye. However, Qin Muye had no intention of coming out and showing off to slap faces; instead, he planned to lay low for some time to observe the situation on this server. It was roughly like a giant shell globe containing various planes inside, each separated by a Crystal Wall. Yet, Qin Muye did not harbor any contempt; the Warlock Dynasty was shoddy enough, and look what happened, the server ended up getting played into oblivion. As for this, Qin Muye was somewhat taken aback, as this continent was actually situated above the Endless Abyss; theoretically, he shouldn''t have been able to see anything. Then, after pondering for a while, he opened up the events; there were already lords present, it might have already triggered an event, so he had to check it out. Plus, the surroundings were very empty, indicating there were no neighbors nearby, leaving him the only unfortunate soul. And this world''s Rank 6 and Rank 7 were clearly off; although they didn''t seem significant compared to the server''s population, it definitely was not a simple world; there might be deeper meanings embedded within. Qin Muye didn''t care as it wasn''t him dying. After all, the lords were fundamentally aliens to this server world, so why bother with the original inhabitants? What''s more, even if you got a Random Dungeon Scroll, it wasn''t guaranteed you''d successfully achieve an SSS rank evaluation and get the corresponding rewards; every time Qin Muye earned an SSS rank it was nearly enough to turn the entire dungeon world upside down, something normal lords just couldn''t do. The Black Hand quickly started arranging for Spirit Monster spies to scatter and gather intelligence, though on the backside, it didn''t hinder the Super-Space Transmission Channel. Based on current observations, this world seemed to have been divided into many parts, and the part he was in seemed isolated, making it feel hollow. It seemed that these Divine beings didn''t offend him, so why should he let them all hang? It was like Ji Shan; he got labeled under the Qi Refiner World. It''s like the Warlock Dynasty server; if not for the four major crises, Qin Muye wouldn''t have made such a fuss, he certainly would have closed off and enjoyed his own games. Qin Muye gazed outside at the starry sky with a big pair of staring eyes and felt somewhat taken aback. Qin Muye looked at the majestic continent floating in the starry sky yet isolated from it... from the backside. Looking at this Twilight of the Gods event, Qin Muye found it quite indescribable. While Qin Muye felt bad for the original inhabitants, there was no point in dying with a fellow Daoist; although he sympathized, those who deserved to be killed had to be killed. Qin Muye could confirm that the other party wasn''t a native lord of the Gods'' Realm server, because everyone''s starting point was the same, all from a Rank 6 server, and Rank 7 servers were hardly suitable as a newbie village for lords. The term emerged spontaneously in his mind. He indeed had grievances with "Lord Era," but that didn''t mean he''d forgo the benefits; letting grievances stop one from eating is never wise, after all, territory development couldn''t do without events, and exploiting opportunities was a tactic that needed to be employed skillfully. He knew that in "Lord Era" all the information about him was basically gibberish at the moment. However, the leaderboard was correct, so it was clear at a glance whose codename it was. Compared to the last time he entered the Warlock Dynasty server, this time was completely stealthy, as no entity noticed his arrival. Like Qin Muye, it was also thanks to modifications that he could, to some extent, break free from the original rank system, making it relatively easy to acquire; if the other party really had the ability, they wouldn''t just be Rank 5. Since special and epic structures are scarce, other than the chance to exchange for special items during events at the points store, the only other option would be the Heroic Level Golden Treasure Chests, but that would require an above-level kill. On closer inspection, he realized that indeed he, along with the Endless Abyss, had entered the Gods'' Realm server, but not completely. In a foreign environment, even if one might be the strongest, intelligence must still be gathered; otherwise, being overly arrogant and provoking the wrong individual might just result in some hidden Heavenly Venerate emerging from a corner to hack him to death. As usual, he opened up the points store, and sure enough, quite a few new items had been added. However, overall, it was similar to the Warlock Dynasty, without much change, all consisting of similar buildings or troops, as they were all just Rank 7 servers. This Zijing Immortal obviously arrived in the Gods'' Realm server before him. However, their power must not be substantial; otherwise, why would they still be at Rank 5? Most likely, they hit a snag with the types of buildings available. If it were him, he''d definitely choose the second resolution, killing all these Divine beings and scattering their ashes. If these beings really got into a fight... it seems they would be just so-so. Chapter 410: Chapter 412: The 5th Tier Lord Ensnared in the Noble Quagmire Chapter 410: Chapter 412: The 5th Tier Lord Ensnared in the Noble Quagmire [Additional chapters'' garbled text will restore by 3:50 AM. If restoration fails, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] "The heroes and troops recruited from this server really can''t be trusted. If the Church commands it, they would probably betray me in an instant." "Milord, Great Priest Colson has come to visit," a maid rushed into the study, her tone urgent. "We need to find out more. His sudden arrival must have alerted the churches everywhere," Chen Mo, having spent over a year in this world, clearly understood its main currents. "Treat him well; I will go take a bath and change my clothes," Chen Mo spoke respectfully. "The advancement quest for the territory is really too difficult, especially the prestige quest. It actually requires respect and gratitude and other positive emotions to reach 5% across the entire server, alas." "I never imagined the territory would have turned into this..." "Have other lords arrived? Still rank 6 legends? It''s just unknown where they''ve descended." Within the Divine Realm, Chen Mo looked solemn. A rank 5 legend among the nobles might already be a significant figure, as those nobles only indulge in eating, drinking, pleasure, and intrigue all day, but among adventurers, mercenaries, mages, priests, and other transcendent beings, he''d be considered part of the upper echelon, not the pinnacle, because there are still ranks like Divine Servant above that. Rank 7 is the realm of true divines. After all, being both a priest and a noble, the concatenated BUFFs are quite terrifying. However, Chen Mo had not considered changing, because he was a beneficiary of the current system. If he really tried to change, he would not only lose his noble status but even his priestly status in the Holy Light Church would be stripped away. Correspondingly, however, he too got caught up in even greater vortices, including the nobles'' heart-wrenching intrigues, meaningless etiquette, priests'' hierarchical competitions, and various collusions for interests. But the always cautious Chen did not spend all his Points, which is why he had enough to exchange for a Server Transfer Token during the server-wide war, thereby saving his life. From the name of the opposing territory, one can tell they''re no good character; he''s been living carefully in this rank 7 Gods'' Realm for over a year now, and only just managed to establish himself. But his luck was bad, having randomly landed on a server of this type and moreover, a rank 7 one. Of course, apart from that, there were other benefits as well, such as his noble status which attracted many to serve under him, all of whom were at least Hero units. Only after securing a noble status through various exchanges of interests, did he manage to stabilize his footing. Without the power to resist, how could one change the existing distribution of benefits? The nobles might be powerless, but they receive the protection of divine beings, including not only the Holy Light God but also the likes of the God of Power, God of Nobles, and other divine beings who center around these nobles. After simply tidying up his complex and ornately decorated noble clothes, he left the study. The Church and the nobles have never had enough; how could they possibly let the lower classes have enough? Moreover, the commoners are not considered proper human beings but mere lambs for the divine. Just like Chen Mo himself, uniting the identities of both noble and priest, these two statuses together reduced his troubles by ninety-nine percent. But life must go on, and since he could not resist, he had no choice but to accept his fate. From one glimpse, the entirety is revealed¡ªthe loyalty of locally recruited heroes to him has never exceeded 50 Points; how sad it is. Unable to even take care of himself, how could he have the capability to help others? If he did try, not only would the oppressed peasants and serfs fail to thank him, but they might blame him for disrespecting the divine beings. Every divine being possesses powerful strength and a divine priesthood as unwavering as rules, so he had already given up on active endeavors and decided to honestly develop his territory instead. Even if a rank 6 Divine Servant encountered him, they would treat him with priestly or noble honors. If he failed in political struggle or was caught, they wouldn''t kill him or even harm him; instead, they would have to provide for him well and then demand compensation through negotiations. At that time, it would be extremely difficult to move forward. If Chen Mo were killed by someone breaking the rules, the great nobles and Divine Church would step in to capture the murderer and administer the death penalty, especially the Holy Light Church, which might even deploy Divine Servants or, at the most basic level, form an army composed of Transcendent beings of Legend rank to carry out the retribution. If he managed to advance both his territory and himself to rank six, he would reach the Divine Servant Level in this server, at which point he would no longer be inconspicuous. Perhaps he could even establish direct contact with the God of Holy Light, thus securing his future without worries. By now, everything in the whole world had solidified, with absolutely no possibility of change due to the presence of extraordinary power, leaving no opportunities for those at the bottom. The Divine had permeated every aspect of the world. Initially, he had resisted, but after dozens of Church''s legendary warriors arrived, he understood his place. For the Divine to spread their faith smoothly, they could not do without the help of the nobles, so nobles were considered to be the second most noble existence after the priests, and the king was naturally a noble as well. Therefore, most of them, regardless of their capability, would serve as a priest for some Divine entity. The God of Holy Light was the most powerful among all the Divines and also the most widely worshipped. Becoming a noble wasn''t about having a high-born pedigree but about being favored by the Holy Light, for which he even took up the rare profession of Holy Light Priest. It was under the Divine Church. Thus, Chen Mo''s identity was highly sought after, but titles and the status of nobility were not so easily attained. He had faced many difficulties, and it was fortunate that he had the talent "Money Can Reach God," which allowed him to directly solve many otherwise unsolvable problems through money. Therefore, he paid special attention to resources. He remembered that at the time, his overall strength was only at the elite Fourth Rank, which was considered average, but he was somewhat lucky and had received impressive rewards in several events. Especially during the initial angel investor event, he had hit the jackpot, earning nearly two million points. He had integrated into the world, becoming a noble priest who worshipped the God of Holy Light. He knew that so-called Great Priests were just there to take advantage, and a small payoff was sufficient, as they all behaved this way. The combination of nobles and priests severely corrupted both high and low levels. For this, he had paid a considerable price. Before his induction was successful, every day was spent in trepidation, fearing the label of heretic. Appointments of nobles or the ascension of a king were inextricable from the Divine. In contrast, an earl without even the strength of an apprentice could command a rank six Divine Servant as long as he offered sufficient payment. When the server he was on initiated a mixed battle for advancement, it was a death battle involving six servers. Unfortunately, his server was not the victor but instead the first to perish, and it was only by chance that he survived due to having a Server Transfer Token. Because nobles in this world generally equated to wealthy individuals, those Transcendents who lacked money could become his subordinates. After the maid left, his entire face darkened. The structure of this world was quite unique, so there was no rule that Transcendents had to be stronger than those they commanded, such as a survival-of-the-fittest law. The professional levels in this world naturally had a hierarchy: First Rank was apprentice, Second Rank was basic, Third Rank was intermediate, Fourth Rank was advanced, Fifth Rank was legendary, and Sixth Rank was Divine Servant. These were the current new rules, absolutely prohibiting harm to clergy and nobles, otherwise all forces and Transcendents could join together to punish those who broke the rules. This maid was from his Lord Mansion, but her recent behavior didn''t seem loyal to him. Instead, she had prioritized the Church and faith. All these were challenges he needed to respond to. Initially, things were indeed problematic, but later, with the addition of heroes brought into his territory, he gradually adapted. Under normal circumstances, how would a maid dare to enter a noble''s study without even knocking or asking permission, completely disregarding etiquette? As for his original talent, it was also quite special, named "Money Can Reach God," which allowed him to spend resources to make certain wishes. Initially, it wasn''t very useful, but as it evolved, the effect naturally grew stronger. Of course, the cost likewise increased considerably. As a noble, he certainly had specialized training for this, otherwise he would be ridiculed in nobility circles. Although Chen Mo was an outsider, he had adopted local customs. Otherwise, he would stand out too much. Chapter 411: Chapter 413: The Mortal World of Fame and Profit, Where Gods Rear Lambs Chapter 411: Chapter 413: The Mortal World of Fame and Profit, Where Gods Rear Lambs ``` [Additional update with broken meter, will be restored at 3:50. If unable to restore, open directory, long press this chapter to re-download.] "However, before that, I need to figure out exactly what faith is." "Everything transcendent is in the hands of the nobles and the church, and the only way for ordinary people to climb up is to join the church." "Besides, there''s this unlucky lord who seems to have completely given up on this long-term activity." Qin Muye''s spies were not fed for nothing, although they did not get the specific details of that Bungeenia lord, they still brought back some intelligence. "Judging by the current difficulty, the value of Territory Traits ¡¤ Divine Demon Prohibition is far above the Fate Tablet." "Wait, if I thoroughly study the belief system of this world and load it onto myself, wouldn''t I also be judged as a divine being?" "Plus, I still need to figure out the structure and formation of divine beings, along with the energy environment and parameter rules of this world and such, before acting recklessly." "Should I inject some capital into this evil beast, or just light a spark of stars on it?" "Alright, even if such a judgment occurs by that time, can''t I just uninstall the corresponding powers and other rewards and then download them again after receiving my award?" Qin Muye considered this for a moment and decided to research first. "By the way, aren''t I separated from these divine countries of the divine beings by a main material plane? If I really wanted to go there, it seems like there is quite a distance." "It seems not every lord capable of transferring servers is as unscientifically strong as the True Dragon Emperor and the like." Qin Muye found this both amusing and frustrating, as the issue was not that other server lords were too weak, but that the lords of his Magic Continent server were too strong. "No wonder Tian Qi keeps running to the Blacksmith and the research institute these past few days, he''s not really making me a throne, is he..." "Actually, this seems like a single choice, but could it also be made into multiple choices?" "If worse comes to worst, use magic to deal with magic; this world seems to lack a distinction between righteous and evil gods, right? As long as it''s a divine being, it''s incredibly noble. So... I guess I could also go up there?" "Hiss~ Is this world that extreme?" "So, I want it all!" "I remember Tian Qi mentioning something about adorning my throne with the heads of various gods?" Qin Muye suddenly recalled this matter. "It''s just that the church is also in chaos internally, especially with the presence of nobles." As for becoming a noble, he had also taken up the position of a Holy Light Priest and was now a fairly influential earl. After all, these are two different situations, as the extinction of the gods doesn''t necessarily mean the end of the faith, and the demise of the faith doesn''t necessarily lead to the death of the gods. You know, if it really came to that, Qin Muye was actually a bit tempted, not because he might get to show off in the future with whatever that thing was. But very quickly, he vetoed both ideas; capital wasn''t the way to go, as the current system was far worse than capital. Even if successful, with the Divine Church around, capital would only become a new way to extract money. Divine beings, however, are different; they are above the main material plane and hang in the sky, assuming all sorts of forms. Anyway, death is death, and Qin Muye didn''t care how the other side died. After all, the awards were given based on contribution. Although Bungeenia was slightly ahead of Qin Muye, that was not a problem. To Qin Muye, the impression was only of backwardness and ignorance, and even mages were no different. Good thing, these Spirit Monsters, although as mad as fanatics, are obedient, but maybe hold off on that...? It seems like two groups, but in reality, it''s just one. The productivity is low, technology cannot develop, the population has ballooned significantly, and then due to poverty, they become serfs, with the serf''s children destined to be serfs as well. But then the involvement of the nobles turned it into a place of fame and fortune, and from then on, everything changed. The divine beings of this world are different, though; they are truly without shame, especially the Holy Light God and the God of Power. Qin Muye is certain that the heads arranged by Tian Qi to step on the throne are definitely these two. The lower class of the Magic Continent may not have it good, but at least there''s still a way up. Priests are shepherds, guiding the poor and serfs in their faith in divine beings, while the nobles are the sheepdogs, keeping and protecting the divine beings'' flock to prevent their loss and to ensure their constant reproduction. ``` ``` The difficulty determines the reward. It usually seemed normal to treat Qin Muye with great respect, but that was only in front of Qin Muye; the level of madness they could unleash was probably only comparable to that of the Berserkers who traded blood for injuries with their Demon Blood. Ordinary people could become Transcendents through various means and then break through their own class, but this world was different; the limits were strictly defined. In fact, cutting off faith and the extinction of the Divine are not contradictory, even though they lead to two outcomes, it doesn''t mean only one can be pursued. This was actually the case in other Noble territories as well, and even the Nobles themselves were part of the faith; this was the case with the natives, but for the Lords, it was a huge failure. Qin Muye couldn''t help but take a deep breath of cool air, it was almost time to exclaim "How terrifying". Qin Muye''s two methods were naturally different; the former involved starting with the noble system, and the latter was about awakening the lower layers. Qin Muye was clear about his own situation; with his actions and circumstances, he was firmly in the villain''s camp. To avoid being defeated by Heroes enhanced by illogical boosts from friendship, love, and kinship, he needed to prepare a foolproof strategy. Qin Muye''s face was a picture of "What the hell"; this was not impossible. Tian Qi, the Evangelist Bishop, was definitely the type of Fanatic from a monotheistic religion who needed to add "maniac" to the description. To Tian Qi, a mere group of 7th tier beings wasn''t worth considering; he could even sickly say, "Being a stepping stone for my master is your honor." If Qin Muye followed his previous thought, he would''ve definitely sent all the Divine to the laboratory for dissection, but now he thought this might be too rash. Killing Divines was indeed a simple matter, but the true challenge was how to cut off faith. Even most Heroes and Troops had been bewitched by the Divine faith. They revered the Divine, engaged in daily meditation and prayer, and could basically be considered Priests. Who was he? A member of the Titan Divine Race, Ancient Gods, Evil Gods, Lord of Hell, etc.; anyway, his relationship with the existence of Divines was significant. Tian Qi would probably receive strong support from the likes of Black Hand and Smiling Face for the plan, and perhaps in a month, they could create a Divine Artifact Level throne, the blank kind, just waiting to decorate it with stuff from the Divine killed in the sky. The reason is simple: the master of this name and fame game is the Divine, shepherding all those called humans, especially the vast number of ordinary people whose number is beyond duplication. The Endless Abyss lies beneath the Main Material Plane, so if you looked up, you would actually be seeing its bottom, the empty kind. Compared to the so-called Fate Tablet, he naturally preferred the Territory Traits, with the Divine Demon Prohibition undeniably aimed at the existence of these Divines. For example, the sun was the reflection of the Holy Light God''s Divine Country in the Main Material Plane, and the God of Power was represented by the purple moon at night, considered one of the two most powerful Divine representatives; of course, not all Divine Countries of other Divines are reflected as stars. A spark is even harder to defend against without the might of arms. At first, he thought the structure of this world was similar to the Magic Continent, but only after obtaining detailed information did he realize the impossibility of comparing this to the Magic Continent. Everything was so well-ordered that it formed a perfect closed loop, where everyone inside was a beneficiary, except for the lower-class sheep who lived in poverty and still had to extract half of their hard-earned money to donate as a Sacrifice to the Church. Why? Because it had always been so. He had no opportunity before, so his prudence wasn''t thorough; now with the opportunity, he naturally made sure to be cautious where it was needed. Ignorance and backwardness could better generate faith, serving as the nourishment required by the Divines. This world was even more thorough; the entire world was a stage of fame and gain for the Nobility and the Church. This reminded Qin Muye of the Silver Star Alliance back in the Magic Continent. When he hadn''t left the Red Wind Plain, they were a bunch of mad Mages, but it was precisely because of this that magic could develop so rapidly; they dared to experiment with anything and everything. If it were only one madman, then that would be one thing, but in reality, the Spirit Monsters in the entire territory expressed their Loyalty and faith in different ways, but to the same extreme degree. Really, if it worked for him, they would go along with it too. However, the advantages of "Lord Era" had not been fully utilized as they had fallen into various disputes over power and were stagnating for quite some time. As for the absence of such situations before, it was normal because neither the Divines of the Magic Continent nor the Warlock Dynasty''s Three Demons of greed, hate, and delusion made overly domineering claims. ``` Chapter 412: Chapter 414: God of Manners and Fortune Chapter 412: Chapter 414: God of Manners and Fortune [Additional update gibberish, will be restored at 3:50. If it fails to restore, press and hold the chapter in the directory to redownload.] "..." Qin Muye was utterly speechless, indeed planning to set up the throne with these clueless Divine beings. "Sigh, I''m far behind Emperor Shen You and the others. Clearly, people are built differently," Qin Muye remarked, heaving a sigh upon seeing this. "Bring it over, I just finished up," Qin Muye said as he wiped the blood off his hands. The nearby Spirit Monster quickly moved the test subject away and then sewed up the wounds to stop the bleeding. After casting several healing spells, it dragged the subject away. "How dare you, I am..." He couldn''t finish his sentence before his mouth was stuffed by Demon Blood. "Fine, but you need to cover up the aftermath with the God of Luck. Don''t let his followers or other Divines know about this kid''s disappearance. Make sure the Divine Country is kept in the dark as well," Qin Muye instructed. "Then I''ll take my leave first. You''re busy, but remember to leave me enough to work with, I have use for it." "Getting to where we are now, oppressive control and keeping the populace in the dark is very important," Qin Muye knew that cutting off faith had become even more difficult. "Be quiet, or what if I accidentally sever your heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys? I know you want to curse me. How about this, you can curse all you want after I''m done. Right now, I have serious business to attend to." "Don''t worry, the Black Hand has been arranged. They''ll make sure these Divines don''t notice a thing." "Power has nothing to do with morality, and it''s even unrelated to scriptures and regulations. It''s entirely a gift from the Divines." "To be honest, high-ranking Transcendents are so useful, especially those with regeneration and self-healing powers. Sometimes, I don''t even need to sew them up," Qin Muye reflected. For some weaker ones, he dared not exert too much force, for fear of killing them. "Honestly, this system is just fantastic. If it were under my control, it would definitely be an asset. But under other types of systems, tsk tsk..." "To be honest, this Priest doesn''t look the least bit respectable." "I''m telling you, stop fidgeting, or I''ll eat you." "Mmm~ Mmm~!!!" The God of Manners and Fortune struggled continuously, seemingly sensing pain and humiliation. "The God of Luck, huh?" Qin Muye watched as Demon Blood pressed the God of Luck down onto the operating table and expertly tied him up. "Are you that excited?" Qin Muye remarked before he started to strip the God of Luck. "That was quick?" Qin Muye was a bit surprised; the first heavy blow hadn''t gone out, and here came the second one. "Black Hand said he wanted to use a three-strike scheme before, but it seems it won''t work now," Qin Muye shook his head, dismissing the idea. "Master, he''s all tied up. Oh, when you''re finished with him, can you pass him to me? I think this kid''s head is quite nice. Planning to make something fun for you," Demon Blood said with a giggly voice. "Master, we''ve brought back the God of Luck," Demon Blood sent a message to Qin Muye through the Magic Network. The God of Luck, bound on the operating table, looked bewildered. Who was this barbarian? Not a Noble at all, planning to make something fun out of what''s a nice head? Don''t ask how Qin Muye knew this. Before dissecting this Priest of the Holy Light God, Qin Muye had already dissected a Mage first. Initially surprised that the Mage''s development was rather unique, he was taken aback after the dissection of the Priest, realizing he had been too hasty. However, the third strike couldn''t be taken lightly, as Divines are valuable specimens not to be killed rashly. However, this so-called God of Luck was actually called the God of Manners and Fortune, primarily responsible for etiquette, then luck. Unless you''re a power-holding Noble yourself, in their eyes, you''re nothing but rabble, fit for mere merchants. They are all products of the unified Church. Even the Mercenaries, adventurers, and the like, in reality, have their faith and belong to the Church. Furthermore, every Noble has the right to set laws for their territories, and every Priest can interpret the scriptures of their faith. He''s also afraid that if he resorts to such cruel means, it could trigger some kind of backlash, like world instability or something similar. On the other hand, Transcendent professions like warriors, Rangers, etc., do need some training, but only to a certain degree. In reality, promotion is also linked to changes in positions within the Church. According to the latest big data compiled from intelligence, there are no wild Transcendents in the Main Material Plane of the Gods'' Realm. Fortunately, he had all the time in the world and could afford to take things slowly. Fortunately, Qin Muye was not a truly evil person. A verbal threat was just that, and he would never act on it. After all, the subject was part of an experiment¡ªwouldn''t acting on his threats be detrimental to his own interests? After finishing his statement, the shady figure left excitedly. Since Qin Muye had promised, he was certain to deliver. Soon, the dissection experiment began. Seeing that the God of Manners and Fortune wouldn''t heed his advice, Qin Muye''s expression darkened, his skin began to crack, and the black Abyss Power slowly emerged, an indescribable aura abruptly exploding... bit by bit. The God of Manners and Fortune struggled continuously, but it was futile against the overwhelming strength of Qin Muye. Demon Blood also dragged the God of Luck over, a very handsome middle-aged man dressed in what the nobles would consider proper attire, although to Qin Muye, it seemed like a bunch of nonsensical trinkets clinking around. The current step was the first axe of trade, which was the direct sale of arms, an approach that simply wouldn''t work now. Qin Muye commented, having seen the memories of dissected subjects, the deeds of this Priest were enough to shatter his faith and render his Divine Arts ineffective. Qin Muye also came to understand the priesthood''s path to promotion¡ªtied to both position and strength. The three axes were trade, robbery, and killing. Redemption Money, the little boy, and collusion at all levels... the fact that one could still be a Priest with all that, clearly demonstrated that the interpretation of scriptures ultimately lay with the Divine Church. So he wanted to say something, but unfortunately, his mouth was gagged. In other words, reaching the 6th rank indigenously was practically impossible, with self-cultivation not an option; one could only wait for the divine to bestow their grace. The reason was simple: trade required rules to be observed, but from the memories of several dissected subjects, Qin Muye saw the greed of the nobility and the Church. They were especially adept at creating loopholes in the rules to harvest the profits they needed. In that instant, the God of Manners and Fortune witnessed an endless surge of Demon Tide, the vast Abyss descended upon his mind, the Divine Fire flickered, and strands of black lines emerged within his Divine being, even his Divine Position seemed on the verge of collapsing. In Qin Muye''s eyes, the God of Manners and Fortune was nothing more than a Transcendent being, one that lay on the operating table at his mercy for structural analysis. After everything settled, all the strange phenomena disappeared, and the God of Manners and Fortune was filled with Fear, appearing trembling and no longer daring to curse or swear. For the Noble-born God of Manners and Fortune, this was sheer blasphemy. In this world, the merchants themselves were spokespeople put forth by the nobility and the Divine Church. If Qin Muye interfered, he feared that no sooner would he complete a trade on their territory, he''d be assassinated by a group of bandits as he left. With both sides holding the ultimate power of interpretation, one couldn''t expect them to play by the rules. This Priest belonged to the Holy Light God, possessing a highly comprehensive scripture that advocated supporting the weak and upholding justice among other righteous acts, yet the deeds he committed were far from righteous. This group of nobles and priests were never long-sighted; to them, what was obtained in hand was the true silver. He was called the God of Luck because, among the many deities, only he possessed a related Divine Position. But this lucky Divine Position was nothing but a stigma to the God of Manners and Fortune, as usually, Divine Positions were singular; had he been solely the God of Etiquette, he would have been a deity revered by nobles. But with the addition of Luck, even the crude commoners would mutter his name in prayers. The higher the Priest''s position, the more powerful their strength. As for the Mage... that profession was essentially a Priest, one who believed in the Magic God, so their Divine Arts might appear different from regular priests, but in essence, they were the same. As for the axe of robbery, Qin Muye was actually quite supportive of it, but on further thought, why bother robbing such a lame bunch when he could simply rob the deities themselves. It''s not like he could actually kill them all; that would leave the world empty. In the end, they had lived in peace for too long, unlike the 7th rank inhabitants of the Warlock Dynasty, who could be vicious enough to crack open an opponent''s skull out of survival instinct. Here, the 7th rank deities seemed more like mass-produced defective goods. In any case, the relationship between the two parties was evolving in a positive direction. Chapter 413: Chapter 415: Divine Country Value Realization Plan Chapter 413: Chapter 415: Divine Country Value Realization Plan [Extra update error, will be restored by 3:50 AM, if you can''t recover, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Why not, change it?" "Consolidate the rule, huh? Indeed, that has been achieved," Qin Muye discerned the cause and effect through this group of gods forcibly elevated to 7th Tier incompetents. "As expected, the Divine Country is the convergence point of faith, and the Divines are more like the central system. The reason they cannot return to the Main Material Plane after ascending is essentially because they have become a part of the Divine Country, creating a new planar form. If they were to return, it would be tantamount to a plane invasion." "Alrighty, you can take a break for a couple of days. Oh, and I''ll borrow your God of Manners and Fortune position for a while. Return it? I''ll give it back after I''m done using it." Qin Muye extracted a Divine Position from the God of Manners and Fortune, and from now on, he became the God of Etiquette. "Take note of that, it''s rare to find such good material, but now is not the right time. It''s better to wait until the event''s progress has advanced to a certain stage before proceeding." "No wonder Divine Descent or Divine Punishment is so harsh, it''s essentially like meddling in another country''s affairs. Without substantial strength, it''s impossible to do so, they can only operate through the power of their believers." "From this, it can be seen that this group of newer Divines is probably just the peripheral ones. The real rulers of this world should be gods like the Holy Light God, God of Power, God of Fertility, and so on." "This world is not suitable to be called the Gods'' Realm, ''Breeding Farm'' would be a better name." "Under normal circumstances, shouldn''t there be Divinity too? Oh, right, with their character, how could there be any Divinity." Qin Muye made a note, remembering that the Divines of the Magic Continent had such a thing, but since they belong to different systems of Divines, it''s normal not to have it. After all, he now had the Divine Position of Fortune and needed to investigate the Divine Country and the habitat of the Divines first-hand. But speaking of 7th Tier, they''re essentially just shells; if stripped of this Divine Power, they are probably just ordinary people. There''s also no worry about being exposed since Divines seldom visit each other''s Divine Countries. It''s more common to pay visits through avatars. Start with common knowledge to cement thinking, then monopolize and divide. Not only is the Main Material Plane a pasture for Divines, but the succeeding Divines are restrictors chosen by them. From this God of Manners and Fortune''s Divine Country, he unearthed a massive amount of gold, silver, jewels, various works of art, antiques, and luxurious clothing and ornaments¡ªessentially, more like a Noble than a Divine. Considering this, Qin Muye began to suspect that the appearance of bizarre gods such as the God of Nobles, God of Etiquette, and the like, were likely guided by the machinations of the Holy Light God, with the purpose of solidifying the development and constraints of the Main Material Plane as the pasture. For this situation, Qin Muye could only curse inwardly, thinking the Divine leading this was extremely cunning. Their combat power was nothing to speak of, nor was their management any good; they just dabbled within the field of their own Noble pursuits. Take the God of Etiquette, for instance: famed as a scholar of etiquette in various Kingdoms back in the day, after numerous legendary tales, they ascended to godhood. If not, how could there be no progress over so many years? Even a pig, living for thousands of years, should show some development. An avatar certainly cannot compare to the true form, which is why it''s unlikely one would be uncovered. Visits can''t be arbitrary¡ªnot only must one adhere to the Noble system, but there''s also a specific set of etiquette for visitations. Especially when visiting this god renowned for etiquette, improper manners would be tantamount to showing disrespect." After an in-depth field investigation and gathering data, Qin Muye made a considerable gains, at least acquiring a fundamental understanding of the operation between Divines and their faith. It was the society-beaten God of Manners and Fortune who finally recognized a bit of reality. There are quite a few similar Divines, most of whom are subpar, emerging from very famous Nobles ascending to divinity. Those capable of fighting are probably few and far between. No wonder there are so many 7th Tiers. Because of the unique nature of their Divine Positions, stalwart Divines like the Holy Light God would also offer protection, even deliberately increasing their believers and safeguarding their Churches, lest being too weak leads to their extinction. The performances of those Divines were naturally observed. Otherwise, why not earnestly govern and risk giving rise to a Divine who would pose a threat to them? Qin Muye, of course, referred to those useless Divines. For true powerful Divines like the Holy Light God, there might be restrictions, but they''re almost negligible. As long as they don''t enter in their true form, many things can be negotiated. Qin Muye pondered whether it was a bit wasteful to have such a large Divine Country left unused. Qin Muye recorded a great deal of data in the Magic Network, and then prepared to have a look at the Divine Country of the God of Etiquette. Qin Muye naturally knew why the God of Manners and Fortune didn''t convert his followers'' souls into guardians or Soldier Armors for his Divine Country. The reason was simple, he deemed it unnecessary; after all, a Divine being skilled in etiquette belittling himself to favor guards was, to him, an insult. Differential treatment was a given, for how else would the Divine Church have developed to such an extent? It was precisely because it had ample martial support that it grew to a point where everything was dictated by the Divine. If possible, Qin Muye could have certainly constructed his own channel of faith and used it to amplify his Endless Abyss and further strengthen his Power. Qin Muye saw the value represented by the Divine Country, but he couldn''t claim it now, for doing so might expose him. Divine Position, Divine Fire, Divinity, Divine Country all constituted a complete system known as the Divine. Even the souls of the followers were influenced, almost blinded by the complexity and the intricate rituals that overwhelmed the Spirit Monster taking charge of the Divine Country. Though the news from the Divine Country was not optimistic. Although it followed his desire, it wasn''t what he wanted. Thus, he could only be stripped of his Divine Position by Qin Muye and then imprisoned. The plan for a Titan Level colossal construct surfaced in his mind. Previously too poor to afford it, now things were different; although he had wealth, he honestly couldn''t afford it. However, if he used the Divine Country and the Divine to create it, he would save a lot, and not just a simplified version but a complete one instead. He was strong, there was no doubt. Why engage in a head-on collision when a sneak attack would suffice? A more insidious approach was better, requiring less effort, posing lower risk, yet yielding no less harvest upon success than a frontal battle would. Through the Endless Abyss''s transmission system, Qin Muye soon arrived in the Divine Country of the God of Manners and Fortune. Impregnable? Hardly, but without any major changes, it could genuinely be maintained until the end of time, since Divine beings do not die. In essence, Qin Muye had effectively usurped the Divine Country for himself. The likes of the God of Manners and Fortune were merely benefiting from his light. Otherwise, how could Demon Blood so effortlessly lead a team to charge and capture the God of Manners and Fortune without alarming any other Divine entity? Thankfully, as a gift upon ascension to godhood, one received a Divine Country; otherwise, if these useless Divine beings had to start from scratch, they might not have completed it even now. And that was exactly why no Divine being bothered to pay a visit to the God of Manners and Fortune. Therefore, Qin Muye suspected the Divine Country was actually a receptacle for faith, an essential part of the Divine construct, and such a place demanded a personal inspection. After ascension to Divinity, they could not return to the Main Material Plane, so they had to create their own dominion in the Star Realm, which is the Divine Country, not just to harbor the souls of their followers after death but also as a gathering place for faith. Furthermore, in his view, having already become a Divine being and with other Divines following a Noble system, there would be no unjust wars; thus, he felt secure, and that was that. After being subject to Qin Muye''s relentless torment... experimentation, he had come to terms with it, of course, not that he had a choice or a way to resist. In the eyes of Divine beings, they are supremely exalted, with everything under their control. In this world, there is no such thing as toxic faith, and even if there were, it would have been filtered and purified into pure Divine Power. The souls of the believers here were naturally escorted to the Prison in the Endless Abyss, then it was up to the Spirit Monsters to mimic and transform, even the God of Manners and Fortune was no exception. This set of rituals was both tediously long and pungent; it would take at least ten days and a half a month to complete the process, providing ample time to prepare. As for combat power? Forget it, it was virtually nonexistent. As a Divine skilled in etiquette, ask him to explain eight hundred ways Noble greetings and their origins, he could recount them like treasures, but ask him to fight, and he would say that was the conduct of barbarians and lowlifes, utterly unnecessary for a proper Noble. Chapter 414: Chapter 416: The Convenience of the Faith Module Chapter 414: Chapter 416: The Convenience of the Faith Module [Additional update code scrambled, restoration at 3:50am. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to re-download.] "Sigh, getting a hot meal is really troublesome, have to start from planting the raw materials." "Becoming a god definitely won''t be a small affair, and it''s even likely to be the center of attention, so the possibility of becoming a god inconspicuously is too low." Qin Muye was aware of the descriptions from the last Divine''s ascension, and although there might be some exaggerations and glorifications in the text, it was nonetheless unavoidable. "Luckily, the cost isn''t high, the biggest cost should be time. As long as the server doesn''t crash, there shouldn''t be too many problems." "After that, I guess I have to consider modifying the first Titan Level Giant Structure." Qin Muye surveyed the Divine Country and started pondering in his mind, quickly realizing something. "It''s worth a try, after all, it''s not a big deal, just have to figure out how to bypass the Holy Light God and I also lack the corresponding data, which might be a bit troublesome." "As of now, I''ve more or less figured out the whole Divine System, need to take it back and make some changes. I must say, it''s a complete waste in the hands of these good-for-nothings." "The other modules, not so much." "The data statistics of the Divine Country are pretty fast." Qin Muye received several sets of information and quickly skimmed through them. "So, I need to make them act on their own, I can only guide from behind the scenes." "Fifty Divine Countries as a baseline, all thanks to the kind-hearted... kindly gods who sent over their Divine Countries; otherwise, who knows how long it would have taken me to collect them myself." "This plan might even synergize with the subsequent faith severance plan. Best to let the shadow hands and the think tank plan it out." After all, it''s called a giant structure, if it doesn''t span across several worlds, at least it should be as large as a world, right? Otherwise, how would it defend against the Endless Abyss? After all, the main object of worship is Qin Muye. Aside from the Spirit Monster, any entity trying to steal or invade would likely be directly confronted by Qin Muye, the presently indescribable Evil God, upon contact with the Magic Network. Don''t think that the faith module is just about worship; in reality, it includes a lot, especially the channels of faith and communication with believers, which is absolutely a communication method to the extreme of black technology. From the current situation, without a Divine, the Divine Country can still maintain the distribution of Divine Power to its transcendental believers. Of course, even if there is an actual invasion, it''s not really a big deal. The Magic Network itself is a derivative of Qin Muye; an invasion would be like entering Qin Muye''s body, and he would detect it immediately ¨C if the invaders are not killed by the Magic Network''s defensive firewall and antivirus protections, that is. Moreover, what''s more important are the Transcendents, most of whom are employed by the Church. Therefore, it''s entirely possible to liken the former to a bonus and the latter to a salary, which forms a reward system to deepen faith. The Divine Country module is also very powerful, essentially a high-energy computer capable of processing various matters, and it even forms naturally instead of being artificially created. Anyway, with so many servers and instances, Qin Muye isn''t lacking a server; "Lord Era" should be fine too, after all, with so many numbers, it''s unlikely they skimped on that. To Qin Muye, the impression was like an autonomously running program, that currently seems to have two types of distribution methods. The first is feedback-based, meaning the more faith provided, the more Divine Power is fed back to the transcendental believers, which the locals treat as a blessing. From this data, Qin Muye also understood that the Divines simply don''t care about their believers, even not caring for their life or death, more concerned about the faith itself. Staying honest and not touching things indiscriminately, the world''s lifespan can be extended by a lot. The other type is distributed based on the position held in the Divine Church, similar to a salary, and this is where the main bulk lies. That is, if there really is a plan to build a Titan Level Giant Structure, then one Divine Country might not be sufficient. At the very least, a hundred Divine Countries would be required to meet his standards, after all, fifty is the basic minimum, not the preset target. Qin Muye couldn''t help but shake his head; he could see the potential in the Divine System, of course, not on the so-called Divine Position or Divine itself, but on the belief module. Qin Muye''s method of severing the gods'' belief was simple, which was to make the people of the Main Material Plane believe in him, and he was not a Divine. Qin Muye naturally wanted to be clear about this, especially the belief module. If he could really extract a communication method, then the Magic Network would get rid of the current mental channel and switch to a belief channel instead. Qin Muye felt that as long as he didn''t stir up trouble, there should be no problem, just like in an instance world, the biggest disaster was the unstable element that was himself. Qin Muye actually didn''t fancy much¡ªDivine Country was like the processor, Divine Fire like the filter, Divine storage, and Divine Position was a directional receiver. As for the Divinity itself, it was just a large piece of hardware. Although Qin Muye verbally mentioned fifty, in his heart he was also pondering over one issue, which was that the resources of the Divine Country of a Divinity were not sufficient. Then, one would undoubtedly drop dead on the spot, and even if they didn''t drop dead, they would be unable to infiltrate the Magic Network effectively. Then, well...of course, it would be time to switch servers; what else could be done? Growth requires resources, and the resources of one world are fundamentally unable to satisfy Qin Muye. As for sustainable development, that would take too long. Qin Muye cannot wait that long, it''s better to plunder the world completely and then devour it. If the believer is not a Transcendent, they fundamentally have no way to get feedback, and they will only be tapped for belief, and are, in fact, the main providers of belief. If whoever believes deeply is given enough Divine Power feedback, wouldn''t that be chaotic? The whole Main Material Plane needs stagnant pools of belief to continuously provide for the gods. If Divine Power was granted based on belief feedback, those obtaining the most Divine Power would definitely not be the Divine Church but rather some devout commoners scattered in the wild. The collected information indicates that it has been thousands of years since anyone became a Divine, and the reasons for becoming a Divine are also vague since it involves Divinities, so there''s no way there could be records of it. The data will also be updated subsequently and is also for monitoring whether there will be any changes if a Divinity is not in the Divine Country for a long time, or perhaps even if it might be possible to maintain it autonomously without a Divinity. Thus, within the Holy Light Church, various interpretive differences have already formed because the meanings parsed out of the texts by the Priests are always beneficial for themselves and detrimental to their political enemies. Devotion is one thing, but interest is another. So at first glance, one Divine Country is not enough. He speculated that Divinities themselves are part of the world''s rules, so one cannot keep a low profile if one wants to; in this process, it''s inevitable to trigger other Divinities'' Perception. He came here for scouting, and more data is actually being collected by the Spirit Monster. Devouring just one or two worlds, "Lord Era" would certainly not mind. First, harvest a wave of belief, and once it''s no longer of use, harvest it into labor, and finally, harvest the world itself. It''s impossible to circumvent this, and there''s also no way around it; it''s essentially touching upon the rules. If one really could bypass this, wouldn''t they just end up lonely? The meaning is that as long as one has belief in Qin Muye and possesses the corresponding Magic Network and personal server, then there would be no signal loss. Even mobilizing energy, Magic Power sharing, and various other capabilities could be communicated through this belief channel, which not only greatly increases efficiency but also greatly enhances security. Therefore, the Spies under his command have varied information related to Divinities. The power of the Divine Church can transcend Kingdoms, but people cannot, because due to backwardness, the interpretation of texts in different regions have formed differences, but without exception, they are all primarily advantageous for the individual. Therefore, he was also considering one thing: since the Holy Light God could create artificial deities, then he could also create artificial deities, right? After all, Divine Country is their standard configuration. As long as one becomes a Divine, a Divine Country is a certain reward. Although one starts with nothing, it doesn''t matter; Qin Muye can let them develop first. These statistical data are only used for backup, mainly including a series of data such as area, height, soil quality, water quality, etc. The spread of Knowledge itself is restricted by the Divinities; many of the books passed down have been altered countless times by the various Divine Churches, even to the point where the publication of books is scrutinized by the Divine Church. Once the content touches upon certain matters of the Divinity, it will inevitably undergo modification and deletion. As for those who truly serve their country and people? Such people cannot become Divinities because it violates the interests of Divinities. The main thing needed was the Divine Country; as for the internals, Qin Muye would not be too demanding about them having to develop. Chapter 415: Chapter 417: Abyss Demon Net Loading... Chapter 415: Chapter 417: Abyss Demon Net Loading... [Additional update garbled text, restored at 3:50 am. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] "I''m sorry, I might not be able to afford the offerings for His Majesty, Emperor Black Abyss," Sam said with a dilemma. After all, his current household couldn''t afford to worship a new Divine. "No, no, no, I think you misunderstood, sir. Abyss Will doesn''t need your sacrifice. His Majesty, Emperor Black Abyss, requires your faith. You need to devote your faith to Him, and He will then protect everything about you, from life to death," the Priest in the red robe explained. "Well, I think we should have a deep talk. This is a family meeting, and I''d like to introduce you to our Heavenly Father and Savior, the great Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss," Sam spoke up. "Hey, Old Sam, where are you off to?" A passing poor man seemed to know Sam and noticed Sam muttering to himself, though he couldn''t hear exactly what was being said. Still, he could tell something was amiss. "Looks like this year''s harvest won''t be enough to eat again. I can only send the eldest to work as a serf for Lord Harris, at least that might save his life," Sam''s face, weathered with wrinkles, carried an expression of sorrow. "Oh, my God, I forgot about the tax collector''s food tax..." Sam''s expression changed. With this, he might not even have enough to eat, leaving only next year''s spring planting. "Sam? Why are you back here, you should be out in the fields right now, well... I know you need a break occasionally, just for today then," His wife was surprised to see Sam at first and then rambled on with some dissatisfaction. "A portion to the Holy Light Church, another to the Fertility Church, Priest Alva, Priest Brant each a portion, Knight Gino a portion, Lord Harris also demands one." After allocation, Sam found only a little was left, barely enough to eat, only good for next year''s spring planting. "Yes, Priest sir, we are just a group of paupers, not noble priests or lords. Thus, the great Divines won''t respond to us," Sam spoke cautiously, seemingly surprised that this affable Priest would speak to him about such matters. "Yes, so, would you be interested in abandoning the faith in these two and converting to our great Lord, Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss? He possesses endless might, not only can He ensure a bountiful harvest, family well-being, but even bring you good fortune and wealth." "He won''t mind, because He is the true Divine. If you wish to have faith, then pray to the great Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss," said the Priest, and then he left on his own accord. "I''m very grateful to you, sir. I think you should have faith in the Holy Light God and the God of Fertility. They might be aware of your devotion, but it seems they have never responded to your prayers, have they?" The Priest spoke with a hint of concern in his voice. "My Holy Light... My Emperor Black Abyss, this is nothing short of a miracle!!!" Sam''s expression carried an indescribable excitement, as he clearly understood what this meant. "I think I should think about how to serve Emperor Black Abyss properly," a rare glimmer of Spiritual Light showed in Sam''s previously numb eyes as if all that was past were gone. "I''m planning to go back home for a bit, I forgot to bring something," Sam said calmly, casually making up an excuse. "I hope what the Priest said is true, may the great Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss bless us!" "This..." Sam was startled, he didn''t expect such words, and could only say in fright: "But I already have faith in the Holy Light God and the God of Fertility, I think His Majesty, Emperor Black Abyss..." "This is the true Divine, merciful and kind, God loves all beings!" "Excuse me, sir, do you have a moment? I''d like to take three minutes of your time to talk to you about our Heavenly Father and Savior," a middle-aged man in a simple, neatly dressed black robe came over and stopped Sam. [...] [As a fledgling believer, please pray daily, maintaining a Faith Value of 10 points or above; once Faith Value is insufficient, your believer status will be revoked.] [Healing illness: 1~??? Faith Value] [Loading complete, welcome to the faith of the great Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss] [Optional meat 1 pound: 20 Faith Value points] [Optional staple food 10 pounds: 10 Faith Value points] [Your current Faith Value is: 0 points] [Fledgling Believer Level] [Please deepen your faith as soon as possible to increase your believer level, to better serve the great Abyss Will?Emperor Black Abyss] [Abyss Demon Net loading...] [Believer Level: Fledgling Believer] [Faith Exchange] [Faith exchange will deduct the corresponding faith value as transportation fee according to various factors such as the believer''s level, the amount of faith value, the item to be exchanged, the area, etc.] [Precautions] Of course, this grain tax was just one of the taxes that hadn''t been paid yet; besides, he still had to pay the water tax, cloth tax, clothing tax, and all sorts of other taxes, demanding so much of his income every year that he had to give up everything he earned. By the time Sam came to his senses and thought to chase after the red-robed priest, he found that the person had already disappeared, which left him feeling bitter inside. Seeing that Sam had walked far away, the other party''s tone carried a hint of mockery, "Even forgetting your tools for work, it''s no wonder you can''t even pay Lord Harris''s rent with such a lack of effort." More importantly, the other party didn''t show any of the arrogance typical of priests or their contempt for them. There was also the noble landlord, who owned the land; he kindly rented it out for them to work on, and of course, he would collect rent. Luckily, he was still alive, for those who didn''t pay would be strangled by the tax collector, and even if you said you had no money, you still had to pay. Soon, before he could react, the slate underwent a change. The red-robed priest''s tone carried a seductive quality, making him seem not like a good person. Seeing this, he knew it was too late, but he had no other choice, so he could only try to explore faith as the other had suggested, in order to atone for his sins. But because the other party was a priest, a divine representative in the mortal world, Sam hesitated for a moment. Actually, when he refused, his heart was pounding wildly, worried that this Abyss Will''s priest in front of him would kill him, and it wouldn''t be anything out of the ordinary. The priests never showed any mercy when facing heretics like themselves, even though this priest didn''t seem like those from the Holy Light Church. Suddenly, such a slate appeared before Sam, and even though he was illiterate, he understood what it was. Sam, surprised by this favor, quickly said, "Yes, I have plenty of time, Priest sir." Seeing the elongated shadow of the other, Sam felt anxious and fearful, as he thought he might have offended a priest. As Sam walked towards his dilapidated home, he kept muttering under his breath, his elongated shadow twisting and appearing ferocious as if it harbored a demon. Sam hurried home and, upon seeing his wife and children busy working, his expression held a peculiar shade. The Holy Light Church was his faith; the Fertility Church sheltered his harvest. The two priests were divine spokespeople in the mortal world, so naturally, he couldn''t neglect them, and the knights were there to ensure their safety. If he didn''t comply, the consequences would be severe. He didn''t understand why, despite his hard work, he still couldn''t even fill his stomach. His wife and children exchanged puzzled looks. Every time they listened to the priest''s sermons, they stood outside the church, as only nobles, knights, and other exalted individuals like mages had the privilege to sit inside. This was the first time he had encountered such a friendly priest, whose attire, distinct from the priests of the Holy Light God and the God of Fertility, lacked the opulence of adornments they wore. He had instinctively been about to call upon the Holy Light God, but upon seeing the Abyss Demon Net, he forcefully changed it to Emperor Black Abyss. After all, had he truly called it out, it would have been blasphemy, and perhaps this miracle would have been taken back. To till the land on the kingdom''s territory, one must pay taxes; what the noble lord charged was land rent, while the grain tax was to be paid directly to the kingdom. This was truly unfortunate; had he known, he would have gritted his teeth and agreed earlier. It was just a matter of worshiping one more divine being. Sam had grown accustomed to these things; it had been this way since his grandpa''s time, no, even since his great-grandpa''s. As for refusing any of these powers or persons, that would likely be unacceptable. As for the odd name of the deity from Abyss Will¡¤Black Abyss Emperor, that wasn''t Sam''s concern. He was just a poor man from the lowest stratum, with limited knowledge of the divine, likely gleaned only from the priest''s teachings, as he and his fellow poor were never allowed to enter the priest''s church. Chapter 416: Chapter 418: Communication Optimization, Multiple Channels Chapter 416: Chapter 418: Communication Optimization, Multiple Channels [Extra update gibberish, 3:50 A.M. recovery, if it cannot be restored, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download] "Hmm... Right, we need to be careful with the faith stored in this Abyss Demon Net sandbox, especially during the monetization process, to avoid any issues." "That''s fine, you can go now." Qin Muye waved his hand and then immersed himself back into the research of this peculiar power of faith. "No problem, it''s probably due to an incomplete system; for now, don''t invest faith energy into development and construction. I''ll study it further, and have the relevant departments remember to follow up," Qin Muye pondered, possibly because this was only culled from the Divine System''s module of faith. "Understood, I will arrange for Spirit Monsters to focus on monitoring this," Black Hand reported to Qin Muye, but in fact, it was already arranged in the Magic Network, and soon a Spirit Monster would take over the affair. "The shallow believers stage is now a stable source of income; the signal source looks very normal. All Spirit Monsters should download the patch package later," Qin Muye said happily after reading the report. "Yes, we will monitor it properly." "Yes, Master," Black Hand responded. "Especially with the signs of activation, I suspect that if the faith is truly successful, this Abyss Demon Net sandbox could potentially become a Divine entity due to faith and transform into an actual Abyss Will¡¤Black Abyss Emperor. Although they worship me, theoretically, this faith is actually left in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox," Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, considering an interesting possibility. "It''s not only about the plan to sever faith; we also need to change the consciousness of the peripheral personnel. Otherwise, even if we succeed, we will end up with a group of Fanatics who only know to follow protocol, which is meaningless to us." "The results are good; it seems the sandbox experiment with the Abyss Demon Net has succeeded. The faith channels are operating normally; the plan to sever faith is proceeding smoothly." "Interesting, it seems we''ve hit some kind of transmission limit. Faith appears to be an energy form similar to spirit or emotion, but in reality, it seems to have even deeper implications?" "Before the believers are all dead or stop evangelizing, there''s no need for widespread promotion; let them come by themselves. These people are indeed inefficient in spreading faith, but the process is not just about spreading; it''s also corrupting and polluting." "Master, the first wave of Spirit Monster faith has arrived, and the quantity is significant. However, according to feedback from the Spirit Monsters, it seems that there is also a limit to the transmission of faith," Black Hand sent another set of data. "Master, shall we begin to promote the Abyss Demon Net sandbox on a large scale? The effects are actually not great at the moment, as most are low-level personnel without much insight. Even if they have access to this faith channel, their ability to preach is still far too lacking," Black Hand said. Monetization naturally refers to the transformation of faith. The enormous Abyss Demon Net sandbox obviously needs maintenance, but with a large number of followers, the expenses are no longer Qin Muye''s responsibility. Instead, they are self-sustaining, using their own faith power as energy, which is quite cost-effective. However, Qin Muye has not completely installed the entire Divine module, only the module of faith, so for the time being, he is unable to refine and transform it into Divine Power. But it''s not one-to-one monitoring; it''s done through big data surveillance. They are generally more responsible for maintenance and security. Unlike the Divine entities of this world, they go to such extremes; evidently, faith is their foundation. Instead, they guide the believers to evangelize on their own, which results in a considerable number after enough momentum builds up. Anyway, just store the faith energy for now; it''s only one-thousandth a day at present. To fill up the storage pool will take quite some time, enough for Qin Muye to decipher the mysteries of faith. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be possible to establish communication through mere prayers or affirmation of faith. Black Hand sent over a sizable report to Qin Muye, naturally containing the trial run of the Abyss Demon Net sandbox and various finances related to faith and the Magic Network. It''s natural that Spirit Monsters wouldn''t go about doing these things; they''re technical positions, each with their own experimental projects or task projects. With the dual enhancement of faith and ports, every believer can become a temporary node of the Magic Network; by that time, Qin Muye''s absorption would be equivalent to the entire world''s population assisting him. But this does not contribute to Qin Muye''s absorption of the world. The personal server update of the Magic Network is naturally fast; just download and install, as it''s one complete system. If it were too troublesome, Qin Muye would not have created it. Then, the difficulty would be much lower; this is much simpler than the previous absorption of the Secret Martial World. Qin Muye planned to make it an energy source, applying it to the construction and development of his entire territory. "Of course, I want to promote it on a large scale," said Qin Muye instantly, but that would destroy his plan. Qin Muye took a look and did find that there was indeed an upper limit. If his intention was just for this one-time event, doing so would indeed be very beneficial, but that was not the issue. What he wanted was the entire Gods'' Realm, and in that case, he definitely could not promote it so aggressively. The Abyss Demon Net sandbox, in essence, was actually an outward structure built with several ports. It was not linked to the actual Magic Network to, of course, avoid attracting the attention of the Divine. Although they were not afraid, why would they, as the behind-the-scenes manipulators, expose themselves? They were not protagonists, not needing to forge a mighty heart or build an invincible stance, they naturally did what was most cost-effective. In terms of Divine Power, Qin Muye was still researching it. Unlike faith, it was more akin to energies of the spirit or mind, thoughts, emotions, and he had studied this area before. After all, he had once dealt with greed, anger, and foolishness, so of course, this wasn''t a big problem for him now. Was it the Divine that uplifted mortals, or was it the mortals that saved the Divine? First, the communication and transmission reforms of the Magic Network, this aspect was greatly optimized through the faith module. After repeated experiments, the results were very satisfactory, and it was entirely ready for use. Although the Abyss Demon Net sandbox was limited in operation, all its data and monitoring were essentially under the control of the Magic Network and the Spirit Monsters. Even though the Abyss Demon Net sandbox was just an external port of the Magic Network, that didn''t mean it couldn''t be controlled. He believed that it was mortals who fulfilled the Divine. Otherwise, why would the Divine need faith? He hadn''t set a faith threshold, so theoretically, it was impossible to reach the transmission limit. He wanted to understand the deeper relationship between faith, the Divine, and mortals. He suspected there were elements similar to causation or memes involved. Compared to proselytizing, Qin Muye would rather they develop their territories. Compared to direct combat, it was naturally more cost-effective to strike from the shadows. Like the Divine of the Magic Continent, their need for faith was not essential¡ªthey treated it as a post-meal dessert if it was available, but didn''t mind if it wasn''t. Although the nature was different, he was able to cross-reference. Otherwise, did one really think that so few people could support such a massive Extraordinary System and satisfy the Divine''s harvest? No need to worry about mishaps; in the Endless Abyss, Qin Muye''s was the most powerful. After all, the Abyss Demon Net sandbox was built by Qin Muye himself. He had referenced an artificial intelligence like the Strategic Defense System, so even if he didn''t manage it, it could actually operate on its own for tens of thousands of years. It''s just that as time passed, various obsolete data would accumulate, resulting in reduced computational speed, and ultimately leading to logical issues and so forth. Most inside were actually low-level impoverished farmers. During this period, Qin Muye was naturally earning. Faith, this special energy, was also useful. Using it to become stronger was actually the most wasteful of actions. To truly cut off faith, even without exterminating all believers, Qin Muye had a way to deal with it¡ªdirectly using Spiritual Distortion or Thought Steel Seal made the process quite simple. As long as the Spirit Monsters downloaded the patch updates, they could continue to offer faith afterward. As for the storage limit, that was even more improbable. With that storage device of his, the current faith energy didn''t even reach one-thousandth of the storage rate. As for the transmission limit, that was easy to resolve. As for the faith severance plan, it was a long-term project. Compared to the Divine''s insatiable greed, Qin Muye was obviously much more generous, even opening up a faith value exchange service. As part of an overlapping plan, it was natural to save costs wherever possible. Otherwise, letting Spirit Monsters promote it was not a good idea. The population of the Main Material Plane was substantial¡ªalthough he had not counted, Qin Muye estimated it must be at least anywhere from tens to hundreds of billions. Chapter 417: Chapter 419: Abyss Missionary Chapter 417: Chapter 419: Abyss Missionary [Additional garbled update, restored at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ''This damn freak, he wouldn''t be targeting me, would he? If Priest Alva doesn''t believe me, then I should go to the sheriff... No, damn it, he''ll definitely blackmail me.'' Old Porter thought to himself, feeling a bit desperate. Being entangled by such a strange family was not a good thing. "Priest Alva, Priest Alva, please wait." Old Porter hurried over, his tone filled with urgency. "Uncle Porter, what were you talking about just now?" Suddenly, a voice came through, startling Old Porter. When he saw who it was, his heart immediately jumped. "Although Porter is old, he is very familiar with all sorts of people around him. Once he embraces the Abyss, it''s as if we have gained a circle. As long as the circle keeps expanding, one day we will drag all the gods into the Abyss." "No... I mean, I''m not available tonight, you know, I''m always busy. If possible, uh... I mean, sorry, I have something else to do, so I''ll be leaving now. I won''t be drinking tonight either." Porter''s heart was in knots, and he spoke incoherently before hurrying away. "I don''t know if Uncle Porter is free tonight, but come to my house for a drink. Consider it as a way to repay you for helping us harvest the black rice this year." Jim''s tone was very stiff, and to Porter, it seemed as if he was controlled by some terrifying thing. "Besides this matter, is there anything else you need to report?" Alva quickly moved past that topic, not wishing to engage further with other churches'' divinities. "Father, are you sure you also want Porter to embrace the Abyss? He just went to inform on us to Priest Alva." Jim''s tone carried annoyance. "Damned peasants, is the faith of the Divine something you can interfere with?" Alva was also quite angry. "Enough, shut up!" Alva''s face darkened, not wanting to hear the other party mimic those strange tones from the drama. "And then there''s the village chief and that street thug Bill. Soon, all the villagers will become children of the Abyss." Sam quickly calmed down, knowing his faith often made him lose control. But this was not a bad thing, as he had gained the favor of the Abyss and had obtained powers beyond those of mortals. "Alright, aside from Porter, how many people are we inviting tonight?" Jim agreed with Sam''s words. The more people, the better indeed. "No, nothing." Porter said with a guilty conscience. The person asking him was a young man, none other than Sam''s eldest son, Jim. "No... nothing else." Old Porter moved his lips and timidly spoke. "Is there something you need, peasant?" Alva was in a good mood today and did not mind showing a bit of the priest''s kindness. "The Sam family is a bunch of freaks, I saw long tumors growing on their backs with my own eyes!" Old Porter muttered under his breath, thinking about keeping his distance from that weird family when he got back. "Yes, you''re right, I''m not as good as you, my son." Sam''s voice was filled with emotion and satisfaction. "They worship an unnamed god, oh my Holy Light God above, you have no idea, they have gotten their hands on a set of torturous prayers, it''s like..." "I really wonder if your brain is damaged, father. The village is just a starting point. Our goal is those high and mighty nobles. If we can get Baron Harris to embrace the Abyss as well, then the entire Baron''s Territory will be our dominion." Jim''s tone carried the defiance of youth. "Let''s go, we''ve got a lot to do today and can''t dally here any longer. We need to invite everyone before tonight, and as for Porter... I''ll visit his house myself tonight. After all, he''s our neighbor, isn''t he?" Sam said, leading Jim towards another target. "Respected Priest Alva, I have something to report to you, it''s about my neighbor, that damned Sam family." Old Porter said, gasping for breath. Alva gave him a lash: "Then get lost." Porter comforted himself, what else could he do? Really going to the sheriff might turn him into a serf, and probably the Sam family would too, then perhaps they would end up living in the same stable. That would be terrible. Without noticing when, Sam was already standing beside him: "Jim, you shouldn''t talk like that. Before we pledged loyalty to Emperor Black Abyss, we too were ignorant. We need more comrades." The moment these words were uttered, Alva immediately felt disgust. He was not the peasant''s knife, to be used by them? After passing over the hill, Porter let out a sigh of relief: "These damned freaks, I never thought their family could turn out like this." For him, this was simply a catastrophe. He had thought to exchange this favor for some rewards, but never expected it to turn into such a situation. And as for killing himself, he felt that Sam and his family probably didn''t have the guts to do it. During a moment of distraction, he seemed to notice something off about the other person''s shadow, but when he snapped back to reality, he didn''t perceive anything amiss. Situations like these weren''t anything significant. The searing pain on his face was something he couldn''t get used to, yet he dared not harbor any resentment towards Priest Alva. After all, to them, the commoners, the priest lords and the Noble lords were supremely exalted. Which of those wretches didn''t profess faith in three or five Divines? This was something the Divine themselves allowed; it wasn''t as if their priests could only serve one. You could entice, guide, or even use gifts as a method to convert someone, but this was generally aimed at Nobles. A mere commoner, naturally, couldn''t possibly be of concern to Priest Alva. If he were to forcefully convert his followers, that would be tantamount to declaring war against the Divine and the entire Church of the adversary. Some greenhorn priests, eager to curry favor with the Holy Light God, often made this mistake, and then... they naturally suffered Divine Punishment. Sam''s voice carried an extreme fanaticism, even reaching a level of madness. If outsiders saw this, they would definitely consider him a madman. The conflict between Divines wasn''t carried out among the lower classes, but among the Nobility. Whichever Divine the Nobility worshipped, that region''s laws would lean towards the Church of that Divine. Having said that, he beat a hasty and clumsy retreat. Although he felt this family had become quite strange, the family of Sam used to be honest people; at most, they were just a bit odd, perhaps. As they walked upon this land, countless Chaos and distortions spread unceasingly, like their shadows, forming a monstrous and twisted Demon. He could kill a commoner, but he absolutely could not force that commoner to convert forcibly, because that was not his domain, but the Divine''s domain. He didn''t dare stay any longer, so much so that he temporarily forgot the pain on his face. He knew that this was called Divine Arts, the Power of the priest lords. Right now, he possessed it too, except because his Faith Value was too low, the power he wielded was also weak. He hadn''t fully awakened; hence, he needed to show more sincerity to the Abyss Will to increase his own Faith Value. A priest of the Holy Light God would not want to provoke other Divines. After undergoing the baptism of the Abyss, he was no longer the ignorant poor farmer from before but a resolute Abyss Missionary. This region wasn''t served by just him as a priest; there were priests of the God of Fertility as well. An unrecognized Divine might just be one who a passing priest had casually preached about, and this wretch of a family remembered and decided to start making sacrifices to it. This sent a chill through his body, leaving him no choice but to cover his face and hurry away, yet he felt that the stark gaze had not left him. With this lash striking him, his skin burst open to reveal the flesh beneath, but he couldn''t mind the pain and quickly said, "Yes, yes, respected Priest Alva." Just as he was on his way home, he suddenly saw Sam standing not far away, his murky gaze seeming to fix on him. As for the neighbor''s faith in a certain Divine? Was that even an issue? It wasn''t an issue at all! As for commoners? Sorry, in this world, there were only serfs and poor folk; there were no so-called commoners. As a Transcendent, he was, naturally, aware of the presence and horror of Divinity. Don''t think that the Divines often didn''t respond to them, but the gaze of the Divines was always watching over the whole world, aware of their every move. Alva, sitting in the carriage, leaned out to take a look and gestured to the coachman driving for him to stop. Chapter 418: Chapter 420: Ownership of the Soul Chapter 418: Chapter 420: Ownership of the Soul [Extra update garbled text, restored at 3:50, if not recovered, open the directory, hold down the chapter and re-download] "Ah, this ... It really turns out the chat channel is based on the territory system, not the Lord system, I can''t believe I can still use it, it''s odd indeed," Qin Muye commented. "But there''s a bit of good news, although activation failed, it''s enough to prove that the birth of Divinity is related to faith, just a pity that in terms of public opinion, the Divine Church has very tight control." "Indeed, the indescribable pollution of mine is a bit too severe, the faith activation in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox failed..." "It''s a shame this world doesn''t have the Alien Clan, only humans, otherwise there would be so many more possibilities, especially with the Elf God, I kind of miss him." "Let the Dark Hand arrange it, capture a couple more Divine ones." "The Abyss Missionary''s transformation plan can be scheduled now, since we''re doing free riding, a bit of blasphemy doesn''t make much difference," Qin Muye squinted his eyes. "Got the faith module figured out, but further research is needed on the other modules, being part of the so-called Divine system after all." "I''ve also got a clear idea of the source of the Power of Faith, it really feels a bit like a meme." "Should be a probe, so should I reply?" "If the entire system study is successful, the result might be even better," Qin Muye squinted his eyes, pondering whether to bring another unfortunate Divinity into the lab, after all, you can''t have just one sample." "But what does it mean that these Divine Beings are creating Divine Systems inside the Divine Country? It looks like they are preparing for war, it can''t be that there''s a war of gods, can it?" [***: No need, thank you. If you have any needs, just say it, I''ll help as much as I can, after all, we''re on the same server, we should support each other.] [Zijing Xian: May I ask what the senior is busy with? Did you settle here successfully? If you need anything, just say it, I''ll go through fire and water without hesitation if I can help.] However, this contract can also be annulled, which is through abandoning the faith. Of course, being able to afford a Divine System is naturally because they have enough Power of Faith to transform into Divine Power, otherwise they wouldn''t be able to support such enormous expenses. Of course, no one expected Qin Muye to pull such a sly move, using a method similar to corruption to create followers, and even having his followers bring their own provisions for propagation. The other party also responded immediately, but it was all flattery, looking as if they were trying to find out where Qin Muye''s territory was located. For the gods, the souls of the followers are their wealth. On the other hand, Divine beings have their hands tied in this regard because they can''t tear up this contract. According to his in-depth research, Qin Muye didn''t get wrong about the nature of the Power of Faith, but there was more to it, such as soul ownership rights. Well, even the Holy Light God is probably in jeopardy, given the drastic disparity in strength. Soon, Qin Muye came up with a very interesting idea about this unfair contract concerning soul ownership rights. The Elf God did give him a lot of help, it''s a pity that he wasn''t strong enough back then, otherwise, he would have moved the Divine Country and wouldn''t have to worry about dying. It seems like a good thing, but it gave Qin Muye some ideas. Unfortunately, Qin Muye doesn''t have that kind of talent, but what he needs to do doesn''t require finding loopholes, just a slight tweak to his Abyss Missionaries under him will do to cheat the contract in the Power of Faith concerning soul ownership rights. As of now, there''s no conflict of interest between the two parties, Qin Muye also didn''t intend to contact the other, being a Lord, although a bit low in rank, it doesn''t mean weak. He was able to crash the server when he was rank 4; one should not underestimate anyone. A contract is not perfect, as long as there''s enough capability, loopholes can always be found. Qin Muye sent out such a string of text, as for truthfulness, except it''s not necessary to be true, the rest were all superficial. Qin Muye looked at the data in his hand, and there had indeed been some friction before, but the problem was that the Divine was too weak, so weak that it couldn''t even remove the contamination Qin Muye had left in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox. Qin Muye had seen Divine Punishment, positioned and struck directly through the faith module¡ªa service akin to providing a burial all in one go. It was quite normal for Qin Muye to know this because Spirit Monster spies had already infiltrated among those Divines in the Divine Country. Qin Muye was not very good at dealing with these matters, but that didn''t mean he couldn''t see them, so he naturally responded vaguely and casually dealt with them. Qin Muye also suspected that it was precisely because there was no external pressure that the situation where Divines ruled the Main Material Plane had arisen today. Qin Muye had received quite a bit, not from the Spirit Monsters but from human followers, and he owned the soul rights to that group of Abyss Missionaries. Population was restricted in movement, as all people belonged to the Nobles as assets, and speech was also controlled. Only the Church had the right to publish or report, so even if they succeeded once or twice, it would be quickly extinguished, and even the Divines would personally intervene. If it were Rank 5 natives, Qin Muye would not pay them any mind, only ordering Spirit Monsters under his command to deal with them. However, with Lords, he had to be more cautious. After some contemplation, he decided to reply anyway, at least to give a perfunctory response, and maybe he could even extract something from the other party. So, if Qin Muye were to really spread opinions to suppress others, it would be a thankless task because the Divines could really handle it precisely, and the opinions could not spread at all. He did not fancy the faith of these followers, so he took from the people and used it for the people, having his own source of faith, which was safer using Spirit Monsters than human followers. The location of the Endless Abyss must not be exposed. After all, the other party was in the Main Material Plane, and he was in the Star Realm, completely different regions, easily leading the other side to imagine things. What if they inferred something they shouldn''t and then went to seek the Holy Light God? That would mean Qin Muye had to personally visit them and drain their blood? Such as the Holy Light God, who was not a solitary Divine. Precisely speaking, it should be called the Divine System of Holy Light, which included the Holy Light God, God of Fertility, God of Power, and other Divines who were actually part of a complete Divine System with an extremely complete system, unlike the Main Material Plane. You should know that everyone worships Divines, so if anyone slanders Divines or wavers in faith, the Divine Country would detect it immediately. Afterward, through the exchange of information, a response would be produced, namely Divine Punishment. One should note that relations among Divines were very harmonious. There were no conflicts over faith that led to life-and-death struggles, instead, they divided the "cake" in a manner similar to sharing. This was precisely why the faith module played out completely. Essentially, it was the believers who, unknowingly, were forced to sign an inequitable contract. Because it was of no use, firstly, the world was really too backward, too backward for opinions to be effectively spread. The Divines who actually held real power were not like the God of Etiquette, who was useless. They could infuse Divine Power into the souls of the believers for transformation, making them their Divine Servants, subordinate gods, and various types of divine minions. After receiving this data, the first thing Qin Muye thought of was naturally to undermine the Divines through public opinion, but this idea remained merely a thought. In his eyes, the severity of blasphemy wasn''t even as significant as freeloading. Once fully formed, the soul rights of the believers belonged to the Divines. This was more akin to a Rule Level contract, and because of this, they would be taken to the Divine Country after death. While this world also had Divines, the Elf God could no longer be found, causing Qin Muye to sigh at the impermanence of the world. This did not match his interests at all. These matters would never circulate among the middle and lower tiers; only high-ranking figures in the Divine Church like the Pope and other similar bigwigs knew about them, even manufactured gods like the God of Etiquette were unaware of this technology, clearly ostracized from the circle. Did you really think he was so kind-hearted? It was nothing more than establishing an identity for himself, a helpful old good person everyone likes. Qin Muye liked good people too. The more good people there were, the more comfortable it was for someone like him, a classic silver coin-type villain. While contemplating, Qin Muye suddenly noticed some activity in the chat channel. However, after venting, he pondered one thing, why did this kid seek him out? Turning his head, Qin Muye began to delve into the meanings of the Divines. After all, the Main Material Plane had been forged into an impregnable pasture, and trying to carve out interests from it was likely not a simple matter. Chapter 419: Chapter 421: The War God in the Nobles War Chapter 419: Chapter 421: The War God in the Noble''s War [Additional garbled data, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press this chapter to re-download.] "We need to let that group who call themselves Mages of the Magic God''s Clergy know what real magic is." "We''ll have to choose a few Mages with high inspiration. Let them first pass a test of reason. Those who pass get a gift pack; those who do not, get a big gift pack." "Wait... actually, there''s another type of comprehensive war that''s highly suitable for this world." "Moreover, war doesn''t always have to be fought with real swords and spears. There are trade wars, currency wars, these bloodless forms of war are still war." "Damn, these people really disgust me. I can accept the War Goddess, but the War God is just..." Qin Muye felt a bit helpless, yet the situation did indeed fit the current state of noble warfare¡ªaffected, feeble, like child''s play, never having seen bloodshed. "Besides, more deaths means more cheap labor for me." "It''s still better to have a bloody war. If a Divine Position can really affect the Divine, I wouldn''t want one focused on currency warfare." "We can further experiment on how belief relates to the Divine. Let''s start with the Divine Position," Qin Muye thought about whether the concept of war could be expanded upon. "If we really want to do that, then Abyss Missionaries seem to be not enough, although they are slowly growing stronger, it''s still insufficient." "Therefore, we need to find a way to correct the concept of war and see if we can restore the virility of the War God." "So is it the belief that has influenced the War God or is it his nature? Or is there a bit of both?" Qin Muye narrowed his eyes; the difference here was significant. "Why does the War God look like such a ghost?" Qin Muye''s face twisted, his values having been severely challenged. "Just in time, the Abyss Demon Net sandbox is now almost fully operational, and can be used as a stepping stone for jumping." "But are those nobles really capable of engaging in these conceptual wars?" If the recipients can''t handle it? That''s not Qin Muye''s problem. He''s only responsible for delivering the goods, not after-sales service or maintenance. Giving away stuff was already a loss for him, so how could he possibly be responsible for the follow-up? Not every world''s settings are universal. From the time of earls, nobles had the right to mint their own currency. They could coin money in their own domains, which led to significant devaluation of the currency once it left noble territories. If the money was made of gold, silver, or copper, it still held intrinsic value, but some unscrupulous nobles blatantly abused iron coins, which led to huge fluctuations in value. It''s not that Qin Muye looked down on these nobles. There were indeed some capable nobles, but the problem was that even the capable required a foundation. With currency chaos and economic slump, if Qin Muye really let loose, it would not be war but a one-sided slaughter. However, war cannot be absent, so the only option was to pervert war like etiquette, turning it into what is now known as noble warfare, or more frankly, noble games. And naturally, next came the task for the nobles'' knights. Each knight wore elegant armor and swords studded with jewels. These were more for decoration than for use as weapons or armor. If you''re going to cause trouble, go big¡ªthat was Qin Muye''s method. He divided the task into parts, allowing it to escalate gradually, using the approach of boiling a frog in warm water. Noble warfare epitomized elegance and nobility. Etiquette is a vassal at the foundation of the noble system; unless the nobility is extinguished, it cannot be completely eradicated. But war is different. The birth of war is a combination of interest and ambition. The greed and shortsightedness of the nobility is enough to corrupt everything. The Magic God and War God are both third-rate minor divines. Perhaps in other worlds, they are incredibly powerful, but in this Gods'' Realm and the stagnant Main Material Plane, that''s all they can be, and there''s no changing it. The combat between knights naturally does not result in life or death but requires a display of elegance to determine victory or defeat. Qin Muye couldn''t help but think of holy wars, or more bluntly, religious wars. Compared to other worlds, they might not be suitable, but in this one, they are as logical as can be. Qin Muye is a good person, so whenever he gives things away, he never skimps; he goes all out with a grand slam. Qin Muye had seen this Noble war, and could only describe it as insanity. This time, Qin Muye''s focus was not on the feeble "sparks" of the lower class, but rather on the "Mage" niche community. Then, at the agreed time and place, with the agreed personnel, both sides would set up their formations. Next, the Nobles from both sides would indulge in an extremely lengthy and intricate ritual, and then sit aside, well-fed and entertained, ready to watch the war. Deciding the winner was simple, of course, it was a matter of who danced better. Truth be told, turning the tide of war was far easier than changing etiquette, after all, Noble wars were just stage plays. However, just a little bit of bloodshed was enough to wipe away the existing rules. Though the War God was but a third-rate Divine, he was much better in terms of universality than the God of Manners and Fortune, at least broader in terms of faith, not solely relying on the support of other Churches. So one must be more cautious, not stir up the world all at once and turn everything upside down. But just watching didn''t quite cut it either. He had never imagined the War God to be a third-rate Divine. The world now was stagnant water, and what Qin Muye had to do was to turn this dead water live, stirring it into motion so he could continue to fish in troubled waters. Otherwise, completely relying on the War God''s reaction meant that Qin Muye would have had to verify everything anew, so it was better to find an unlucky one as a control group. So for Qin Muye, to wage a currency or commercial war within this system was no longer about when to annihilate the opposition, but rather how he wished these Nobles to perish. Because it wasn''t an instance world, Qin Muye couldn''t go too far, lest he explode something and then have nothing left but a Server Transfer Token to flee with. Because the era of the War God was too remote, all the related texts had long been altered beyond recognition by the War Church, making it impossible to know the original state of affairs. Potential currency chaos in one''s domain could directly affect the lives of the lower class, but this wouldn''t bother the Nobles. After all, they controlled the currency and the laws, and if any issues arose, they were the ones to interpret them. In this Gods'' Realm server, whether Nobles or Clergy, their idea of war was very different from the war Qin Muye envisioned. The first step of war was to issue a Declaration of War, to send the enemy a notice explaining why war was declared, specifying the time, place, and personnel involved. War is the raw Slaughter and plundering, and it was precisely for this reason that Qin Muye doubted the fault with this effeminate War God was not only his own but also stemmed from the concept brought by the Divine Position itself. If the War God was the experimental group, then the Magic God would be the control group. Effeminate in appearance and powdered face, how to put it, even a feminine guy was slightly more masculine than him. In this war, Qin Muye wanted not only the War God, but he also sought the Magic God. Though this Divine was anything but Magic and rather Divine Arts-oriented, seeing as he claimed the title, there must be some value to it. Is this still war? No, it''s merely a game, hence the War God had become what he was. This was something he was quite skilled at, such as corruption and erosion. In doing so, he would not only provoke the Nobles'' nerves but also get the Divines excited; perhaps even causing the original situation to undergo a drastic change directly. Is this war? No, it''s absolutely not; this is nothing but a stage play. The reason the Noble war hadn''t been broken was naturally that no one had stepped up to be the leader, and there were also restrictions set by the Divine Church. These factors led to the current situation, along with many Divines ensuring no variables in the Main Material Plane, or else how could such an absurd war come into being? But upon closer consideration, it was actually quite normal. For the Divines, war was one of the unstable factors because they had already firmly grasped everything. They didn''t need war to spread their faith; in fact, war could strike their Divine Churches. As for the poor? They couldn''t possibly participate in the Noble war; they simply weren''t worthy, as the Nobles required elegance, something the poor and serfs utterly lacked. Chapter 420: Chapter 422: Dionysus Book of Wisdom Chapter 420: Chapter 422: Dionysus'' Book of Wisdom [Extra update garbled, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long press this chapter to redownload] "No, great Magic God, please shelter your devout follower from such blasphemous disturbance, I shall... I shall..." "Magic God above, what on earth is happening? I must leave this blasphemous illusion of the Divine soon, or I feel I''m going mad." Blake Frost could sense that his reason seemed to be changing, a kind of madness was slowly eroding him. "Oh~ wait, let me see, what is this..." "My Magic God, damn it, I don''t want to know this blasphemous knowledge." Frost shivered, watching the chaos and distortion gradually dissipate from his thoughts, everything was getting better. "Weaving Magic, Shaping Magic, have I stolen the authority of the Magic God?" Frost couldn''t help but shudder, the majesty of the Divine had long been ingrained in his instincts, after all, it was the knowledge he had grown up with since childhood. "No, none of this is real... I... just... I..." Frost gazed at the statue of the Magic God, his words trembling somewhat. "Dionysus? What kind of Divine is he, that his Book of the Sage could hold such terrifying power? If only I could see all the content that follows..." "Madness and distortion, perhaps that is the true reality of this world!!!" Madness flashed in Frost''s eyes. Clearly, his madness had flared up, albeit mildly, but there was no denying that the madness was spreading bit by bit. "Duke, you..." "Get out of the way, don''t block the path." "Magic God above, I was distracted." But he quickly came to his senses, perhaps it had only been an illusion? "Please shelter... ah, praise the Abyss!" "Great Magic God, you are my..." "Can my Duchy truly become a Kingdom?" "My soul, has it connected to a Plane that even the gods cannot watch or interfere with, the Abyss?" Frost felt an energy known as Magic Power being continuously drawn from a connected Plane into his body. "I feel... this is amazing, no, what''s happening to me?" "I need powerful enough magic to keep the madness from catching up to me." Frost, when faced with a choice between himself and the Magic God, chose himself. If it weren''t for the alteration before, as a devoted follower, he might have remained loyal to the Magic God. But now, he had been changed. Dionysus'' Book of Wisdom [Dionysus'' Chaotic Magic Spring] Frost felt a change in his body, the hallucinations might have disappeared, but the transformation remained. Like crystallization, these were all knowledge Frost gained from memories brought from Dionysus'' Chaotic Magic Spring. After all, he was praying. The Magic God and he were closely connected. But Frost, with a burst of formidable willpower, staggered out of the magnificent Magic Church. He knew his will could not hold out for long, and if he really committed such a blasphemous act against the Magic God in the Magic Church, a Divine Punishment might come down, and he wouldn''t even be able to keep his corpse intact. When everything calmed down, Frost finally opened his bewildered eyes in a daze. And as a Duke, his position in the Magic Church was definitely high, hence he had his own magnificent church where he carried out his daily prayers, showing his devout faith in the Magic God. He knew that all this was under the protection of the Divine. Madness, it''s not just the mind that is mad, but the body that mutates as well. The brilliance of Chaos shone on Frost, the Abyss Power from the hands of the Magic God had tampered with the ownership of his soul, and the chaotic magic fountain named Dionysus in his twisted mind and mad thoughts automatically operated under the influence. Just down this path, Frost''s mind had already been occupied by this strange magic. Yet this time, he could not break free. The lines twisted and squirmed continuously, eventually forming a blasphemous book. The terrifying blasphemous magic in his mind had lost its previously frightening power. The fountain of Dionysus'' Chaotic Magic still existed in his mind, and he was even able to activate it. What eroded his sanity was not just madness but also the knowledge that came with it, bit by bit twisting his mind. Today, his right hand was proof that it was just the onset of the illness, causing only patterns to appear on his arm. However, if not suppressed, not only would his whole body be covered with these patterns, but even more terrifying mutations could occur. Surrounding the entire Magic Church were prayers chanted like poems, prayers dedicated to Duke Blake Frost. He was unable to resist; he could only let this madness spread over him, and sooner or later, he would become a madman tormented by his illness. Opening the first page of the book, the records were sloppy and chaotic, the handwriting blurry and hard to discern, some areas even had naive illustrations. Nearly all places were smeared with some sort of black terror. Black patterns covered the skin of his right hand, at first sight, everyone would be intimidated by those chaotic and frenzied patterns. In terror, he wanted to forget this magic, but the memory had already merged completely with him. The White Frost Duchy was a place of great strength, and as the Duke himself, he naturally was a powerful mage, thus naturally he worshipped the Magic God, a rather bizarre character perhaps. He knew that all this came at a price, ambition, madness, these were the costs he bore, causing tremendous changes in his mind, evolving towards chaos and disorder, that is, capriciousness. Countless runes of Chaos Magic continuously entwined in his mind, even his instincts had begun to gradually detach from Duke Frost. Seeing Dionysus'' Book of Wisdom was quite simple, by releasing the Chaotic Magic Spring of Dionysus, he could see this blasphemous divine book within his soul. It wasn''t that there were no ways to prevent it, that was to become stronger, becoming stronger ceaselessly through the various twisted and insane magics recorded in Dionysus'' Book of Wisdom before madness overtook him. Fortunately, he was both a Duke and a Magic Priest, otherwise if he were a commoner, he might have been led to the gallows for this. Ambition grew relentlessly in the heart of Duke Frost, though his twisted mind and maniacal thoughts had subsided, Duke Frost knew this was a mere illusion, because that distortion and insanity had already seeped deep into his soul, just like his right hand could weave and shape magic. A new kind of magic, independent of the Magic God, had taken root in the mind of Duke Frost. A servant seeing the state of Duke Frost rushed over to help, but was pushed away by him, returning to his own bedroom in a manner not at all fitting the elegance of a noble. Therefore, he chose to actively immerse himself into this terrifying magic system. Because... it had already transferred to his right hand. Because he had already freed himself from that terrifying illusion. Entering a state of prayer once again, but soon, he once again saw those chaotic lines. In the terrified expression of Duke Frost, he saw the twisted name on the cover of the blasphemous book. This terrifying scene continuously assaulted Duke Frost''s reason, making him struggle to break free from the blasphemous and crazy knowledge recorded in Dionysus'' Book of Wisdom. However, on the other hand, his polluted and twisted mind fixated his consciousness on that page of the book. This momentarily stalled his prayers. This was a magic of Chaos, and also a magic of transformation; even if he did not use it, the moment he saw it, everything was already fated. His entire being gushed forth like a fountain, countless glows of energy bursting continuously. But today, something unusual happened, chaotic lines seemed to appear before the praying Duke Frost. Only when the time is right will this bout of madness flare up again, taking him to view that blasphemous divine Book of Wisdom. As long as he used this magic, he would be transformed, his twisted mind and insane thoughts continually pulling at him. As long as he was strong enough, he could suppress the madness, although he could not stop it from spreading and deepening, at least he could maintain his sanity... and his human body. Chapter 421: Chapter 423: The Madness of Desecrating the Priest Chapter 421: Chapter 423: The Madness of Desecrating the Priest ```plaintext [Extra update garble. Restoration at 3:50 am. If it fails to restore, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ... "Porter, I know you want to elevate your follower level and faith value, but it''s not an easy task," "No, they won''t, the intermediate priests might suspect something, but it will definitely not be discovered," Sam''s plan was bolder, he didn''t just want one or two intermediate priests, he wanted to use an intermediate priest as a decoy to allow all blasphemous priests to steal divine power through him. "The contribution of the other side is actually increasing, this new *** lord really intends to complete the mission, how naive he is," Chen Mo suddenly discovered that at some point, the contribution for the event ''Twilight of the Gods'' had changed. "Good, I understand, this matter will be resolved," Porter did not say what the outcome would be. "Tomorrow, they will contract a cold disease," Sam stated. "Then it should be you dealing with this matter, desecrating their divine beings and obtaining their divine power, that''s what a blasphemous priest should do, not sitting here meditating," Porter didn''t care about the other''s madness because he was the same, he had also exchanged for the blasphemous priest profession, he just hadn''t started yet. "You''re much crazier than I am, but I''ll take your advice. But what does this have to do with those two priests?" Sam knew what Porter meant. "You might not know, but we captured Viscount Mori, with him, we can enter the All Gods Church. I think you understand what I mean," "You know, I''m just an apprentice-level blasphemous priest, I have nothing, and they are intermediate priests, blessed by the divine, with divine arts and divine power," Sam meant that he was also helpless and could only weaken them, if they truly wanted to kill, they had to rely on themselves. "Sam, I think we need to have a serious talk, Emperor Black Abyss doesn''t limit his gaze to this minor place, we need to open up a more remote pasture," Porter''s facial wound had healed, thanks to Sam''s healing, he had exchanged it for him through faith value. "I must quickly steal the power of the gods, or else this ever-present madness will plunge me into chaos," Sam glanced at his own shadow, its grotesque appearance was like a reflection of the abyss, continuously eroding his sanity. "I will, but not now. You just became a blasphemous priest and don''t yet know the risks of desecrating divine beings, and I can''t just act rashly, the others need divine arts and divine power as well, but there are only two priests, you understand what I mean, right?" Sam''s tone was strange, even unclear. "We are not Emperor Black Abyss the Great, nor the powerful legends, we are just a group of transcendents who have just started or haven''t even started yet, your ideas are too radical and will expose all of us to the eyes of the divine," "What a fool, haha, a mere sixth rank dares to defy a seventh rank deity," Chen Mo wasn''t surprised by his contribution dropping to zero. After all, contribution was essentially influence, and since he had integrated into this world''s system, his contribution was naturally being cut continuously. "Here, there are two intermediate priests, they belong to the Holy Light Church and the Fertility Church. Even as a newly minted blasphemous priest, I have no power to deal with them," "This might be an opportunity. Just wait a bit longer. When the other side''s contribution grows higher, I can totally report to the Holy Light God, and there will definitely be a considerable reward," Chen Mo knew he was already at a bottleneck. "We don''t need the priests of the gods here, only those belonging to the great Emperor Black Abyss. They are too much of an obstruction," Porter gave Sam an irrefutable reason. "Is that all you can do?" Porter felt somewhat dissatisfied, as his madness was rising. [1: Sever Faith] [2: Annihilation of the Gods] [Contribution: *** (0.7%), Purple Bignonia Immortal (0%)] [Contribution: *** (1.3%), Purple Bignonia Immortal (0%)] Porter had not started as a blasphemous priest, which is why he thought Sam was very powerful. But Sam knew a normal journey was supposed to start from apprentice level. Unfortunately, the conditions were insufficient, that''s why he wanted to prepare more, Porter forcefully suppressed his madness, speaking with a very calm tone, Life was good for him now, after all, being both a noble and a priest, plus owning a strong territory and the protection of the noble warfare, meant indulging in daily feasts and entertainments, so of course, he was more focused on maintaining the current world system. Unlike the priest profession, blasphemous priests were not conferred any divine arts or divine power, but they were granted a very counter-intuitive ability: they could steal the divine arts and divine power bestowed by the divine upon devout followers of various faiths, to enhance themselves. ``` ``` But Porter, equally mad, understood, "You''re too crazy, the divine will notice." Conversely, to receive the protection of the Abyss and avoid the gods'' scrutiny, they too would fall into madness, becoming illogical, and even utterly disordered. But for Sam, this wasn''t a side effect but a means of drawing closer to the Abyss; the Abyss itself was chaotic, only by casting aside emotions detrimental to faith could one align more with the will of the Abyss. Of course, if he fell into madness, his power would also grow, as the sacrilegious priests would passively steal from the gods, continually enhancing themselves until they regained sanity or death ensued. Once the Faith Value was sufficient, it''d be more convenient to exchange for some items and then make a move. When the opponent arrived in this world, there was still a lingering influence, but by today, the influence left from past events had long gone, clearing his Contribution to zero. Otherwise, why would he plunge into this vanity fair? He could just keep leveling up. Perhaps boldly mad, but once successful, the benefits were indeed tremendous. Even without saying, Sam knew these two priests were doomed because they weren''t opposing a single person, but a village within the Viscount Territory, full of mad fanatics embraced by the Abyss. Even if he came, Sam actually wouldn''t care much; what really mattered was that the other party actually aimed to complete this long-term event, touching upon his fundamental interests. Unfortunately for them, they had a better plan and naturally chose the other party. No problem at all, in this way, his noble life would also be irretrievably lost. That Lord, unlike him, wasn''t living an honest life to grow stronger but was preparing to defy the gods, prompting him to reveal a mocking smile. If that Lord truly overturned the rule of the gods, he would surely suffer too, because if the most powerful gods fell, how could there be any issue in unifying the whole world? Stealing a priest''s Divine Arts and Divine Power was nothing; they wanted much more, like divine statues! If Sam stole the Divine Power and Divine Arts of the Holy Light Priest Alva, then every time the Holy Light God granted his blessing, Sam would get to share half, or perhaps even more. Sam spoke calmly, but Porter could feel the madness radiating from him. Sam knew they planned to operate and make the priests of the Holy Light Church and the Fertility Church their people, turning the sacrilegious priests into Divine Priests. Though madness brought one closer to the will of the Abyss, Sam didn''t want to fall into chaos just yet because his faith level and Faith Value weren''t enough to attract the attention of the Abyss Will, so falling into madness was utterly pointless. Even though there was no longer a chance to grow stronger, life on this server was much more comfortable than on the last, of course, that was before that Lord arrived. Therefore, he thought of betraying the other party, after all, it was about survival; he was amiable towards that Lord, but only if there was no conflict of interest. These sacrilegious priests were preparing to infiltrate the All Gods Church by any means, be it as a priest or as a menial worker. He could only do so much, after all, the disparity in power between them was too great; otherwise, he wouldn''t have taken so long to prepare. Unable to level up by killing monsters, with activities impossible to complete, thus both the Random Dungeon Scroll and Points were all gone, severing the possibility of elevating his Lord Rank and Territory Rank. Sacrilegious priests, receiving the favor of Abyss Will¡¤Emperor Black Abyss, readied the Extraordinary Priest class for them. A commoner killing an Intermediate Priest was truly a fanciful absurdity. Everything was rooted above other divines, using the desecration of deities as a means to acquire power; such was the existence of sacrilegious priests. As long as one successfully became a sacrilegious priest, they would be counted among the Transcendents. ``` Chapter 422: Chapter 424: The Chaotic Actions of the Abyss Cult Chapter 422: Chapter 424: The Chaotic Actions of the Abyss Cult [Additional garbled text update at 3:50, if restoration fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory and re-download] "But this is also a good thing. The Abyss Missionary Cult may indeed help me accomplish the task. I just hope they don''t dispose of me as the Abyss Will after everything is done," Qin Muye didn''t feel offended or anything, instead, he was quite happy. "It''s fortunate that the Abyss Demon Net sandbox is operational. Otherwise, if they actually faced the Magic Network directly, I''m afraid each one could have gone even more insane." "Another thing is that we need to figure out why the Divines are gearing up for war. They wouldn''t do so on such a large scale for no reason. If the concept of Divine Position can truly be expanded, then this behavior of the Divines is undoubtedly killing the goose that lays the golden eggs." "Alright, I think I know what they are up to." Qin Muye glanced at the exchange records and noticed that they exchanged for many books that are not from this world, mostly those of a dragon-slaying and reformist nature, involving the blood and fire of the grassroots approach. "Things have gotten bloody. How do you feel?" Qin Muye asked the War God, who seemed a bit perplexed and didn''t understand what Qin Muye was talking about. "It seems it''s not shocking enough, after all, it''s only a small part." "But the problem is I never thought they would be so aggressive. I had assumed the approach would mainly be a gradual infiltration," sighed Qin Muye, truly not expecting things to develop to this point. "On the side of reason, it might not necessarily mean losing the ability to judge the situation, but it could lead to losing control over oneself, and even a radical change in personality. That can be considered an aftereffect of corruption." "If it''s possible to prompt a group of greedy Divines to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, then the enemy must indeed be powerful." "Therefore, I can only hope that possible archaeological relics might contain some mentions of this. Otherwise, we''ll have to catch a Divine with real power." "It''s just a bit too foolish. By doing this, it seems they''ve exposed their very foundation. However, it''s quite normal that their minds are a bit off, considering how these people have become somewhat insane due to the Abyss Power." "I can only hope you''ll live a bit longer, otherwise, if you all die off, I''ll have to organize another group. I find this Abyss Missionary Cult quite innovative," Qin Muye mused. "As long as the Abyss Missionary Cult truly gains a firm foothold, their status might well be turned upside down," Qin Muye couldn''t help but smile. But it doesn''t matter. The new-style Abyss Magic has already started to spread. There will be a harvest eventually, and Qin Muye will wait patiently. However, whenever he thought about their lapse in reason, Qin Muye felt it was his fault, not that the Abyss Missionary Cult was foolish, because if you try to reason with a bunch of lunatics, they can drive you mad. Unless the archaeology revealed something about a super-ancient civilization, which was not impossible. Just like the technology of becoming a divine shows there were corresponding avenues for advancement in ancient times. Similarly, the existence of Magic, though current Mages are just Priests in disguise, suggests the existence of such a concept and corresponding Divine. But their real foolishness lay in declaring war through that Viscount and then using the Noble''s war to obliterate both the opposition and the accompanying Priests witnessing it, which was really too brazen. Moreover, by genuinely cutting off belief, his Contribution shot up to 2.3%, indicating something capable of taking the lives of Divines was spreading. It was indeed outward warfare. This part of history should have been erased, with no records in any Kingdom, and no rumors within the Divine Country at all, the secrecy was absolute. Otherwise, such a high proportion of 2.3% would not be possible in such a small area. Ultimately, it''s just that these people are too weak. If there could be a Level 6 Blasphemous Priest, then Qin Muye would be more convinced. But alas, there was only a Level 1 Blasphemous Priest, so the success rate was not high. Once the gods noticed something amiss, a devastating blow would surely follow. His Spirit Monster spies also had plans in this regard, and they might bring something unexpected to Qin Muye at any moment. Just like the Abyss Missionary Cult formed by the lower-class people. After being baptized by the Abyss Power, they at least became less ignorant and backward and started to think. However, their reasoning gradually aligned with the Abyss, so it was naturally impossible to maintain a normal state of mind. In fact, Qin Muye knew that the War God was just part of the experiment, and so was the God of Etiquette, who was fundamentally a part of the noble warfare. Qin Muye transforming an ignorant peasant who believed in gods into a person with flexible thinking and curiosity in mere minutes came at a cost, especially since the transformation was brutally abrupt, combined with the impacts and disparities in their original personalities, it would drive anyone insane. Qin Muye couldn''t understand why the other party was doing this; it seemed utterly foolish. Qin Muye quickly stored some of the newly developed Divine Power Weapon designs into the exchange list; that''s right, not the actual items, but the designs. Qin Muye was no fool; his spies had infiltrated the Divine Countries of various divines, and the actions of those at the pinnacle of the pyramid, such as the Holy Light God, God of Power, and God of Fertility, were undoubtedly preparations for war, and it seemed that it was not a civil war they were preparing for. If a war really did undergo changes, the God of Etiquette would also be affected; when rituals collapse and music is destroyed, that refers to this very situation. The gods rise and fall on soul ownership rights. Although he wouldn''t be afraid if it affected him, after all, there was a significant gap between the sides; he was beyond the Main Material Plane, so it was not possible for those people to come after him, as technology was not that advanced. So it might look foolish, but this was a big step for them in changing the situation of the poor peasants and serfs. He quite admired the madness of these people; at least they dared to try anything, and even though they might act foolishly, Qin Muye didn''t hold much hope for them. They could''ve infiltrated through a Viscount, instead of using brute force. The change behind the steady and steadfast style is the loss of rationality. Whether it''s the desecration of priests by the Abyss Missionaries or the Weaving Magic by magicians, in essence, they are simply reemploying the power of chaotic Abyss. So... while it generally increases intelligence, it also diminishes rationality. Neither the War God nor the God of Etiquette actually knew this; after all, their divinity was not as long-lived as those of Holy Light and Fertility, according to the divine conception of time, nor was the Magic God, who could only count as a young god among them, otherwise how could he be just a third-rate minor god like the War God. The desecration priests utilized the soul ownership rights to steal Divine Power from the gods; of course, this was more fitting to call "theft" before things became so rampant, but now it''s different, because they did it overtly, so it turned into outright robbery. It was also this infraction on rationality that led the Abyss Cult groups to act against the churches under Holy Light and Fertility and to prepare to incite an Earl. Experiments that don''t change aren''t necessarily good; now, with this variable, Qin Muye could observe the entire Divine System more carefully. Meddling in such things in an Extraordinary World, quite frankly, even Qin Muye felt a bit apprehensive; the situation could easily spread to him. This was still normal; what was even more terrifying were the mages, directly facing the chaotic Abyss Magic to weave and shape it into an entirely new Magic System, which aside from being dangerous, had no other drawbacks¡ªsuch as low energy consumption, great power, and ease of release, and so on. This involved a population of several billion; the combined Abyss Cult did not even come close to the height of this plaything, so it was unlikely a matter of numbers, but rather a change brought about by some sort of ideology. These two were not conflicting; rationality was one thing, intellect another. The Magic God seemed to be more about guarding against the revival of a true Magic System rather than being born out of the concept of magic itself. This was quite normal, after all, expansion is such. It''s just that, due to the ruler by the gods, it all lay buried within the sands of time, waiting to be unearthed at any moment. Once the Abyss Cult learned how to use these designs, they could build Divine Power weapons, forcibly extract the power of divines through soul ownership rights, and use Divine Punishment against a god''s own followers; the thought alone was thrilling. The gods could not revoke the soul ownership rights, even if they were a series of unequal contracts against their followers ensconced within. However, these contracts allowed the desecration priests to become parasites that fed on the gods, leaving them powerless to shake off these desecration priests who used the gods'' own power against them. The Noble wars on the Main Material Plane strictly adhered to the various noble rules and etiquette, and as the God of Etiquette, he must''ve indeed faced direct impact just like the War God. Chapter 423: Chapter 425: Divine Artifact Transforms into Territory Traitsè·¯Abyss Dragon Country Chapter 423: Chapter 425: Divine Artifact Transforms into Territory Traits¡¤Abyss Dragon Country [Insert more random codes, recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold on this chapter in the catalog to re-download.] "No need, open the permissions. If there is a problem, I will directly destroy these 10 Abyss Layers." For Qin Muye, the Abyss Layers were just that. If a use was found, even better; if not, losing 10 layers was bearable as he could always replenish them by devouring other worlds later. "All units report the data." Qin Muye notified all the spirit monsters participating in the experiment via the Magic Network. "Attention all units, the divine artifact experiment on the first Abyss Layer is officially starting." Qin Muye focused on the data in front of him. "Open the connections to other Abyss Layers to alleviate the pressure." Although Qin Muye did not know why this was happening, he did know one thing: the operation was proceeding normally. The data feedback was following his plan, except for the fact that a single Abyss Layer could not fully bear the Dragon King''s Divine Power and the sudden appearance of life data. "Begin extraction and injection." The first divine artifact Qin Muye chose was naturally the Dragon King''s Divine Power. Although there was a risk of destruction, if completed, it would be a transformation of the highest order. "I understand. The experiment is complete. All departments check whether the attribute enhancement from the Dragon King''s Divine Power is still present." Qin Muye saw this prompt, interrupted the spirit monster''s report, and instructed them to carry out the closing tasks. "Master, the 1st to 10th Abyss Layers are beginning to converge and show signs of fusion. Should we initiate an emergency shutdown to prevent issues?" "Master, the first Abyss Layer has undergone a change; the overall environment is showing signs of alteration, and it seems that life is being created." "Master, the situation..." "Ever since I messed up my Lord panel, I feel my growth has become increasingly bizarre. Based on my original panel, my Talent should have undergone a sublimation." [You have gained the Territory Trait: Abyss Dragon Country] [Abyss Dragon Country: The bloodlines of giant dragons converge within the Abyss, and countless magic dragons roar into the sky, praising the Abyss Will!] It must be said, this move is risky, but the gains are tremendous. However, the risk is significant. Qin Muye must be careful; this is a divine artifact, not an ordinary treasure. If it were destroyed... Qin Muye could only exchange for another one. From being an aura-like Skill, it has transformed into a part of the body¡ªthis is the difference between divine artifacts and Territory Traits. A vast amount of data was quickly gathered on Qin Muye''s Magic Network. Various disordered data caught his eye, which in a moment was organized into a comprehensive and clear report. Moreover, Qin Muye guessed that the divine artifact itself might just be a vessel. It only needed its essence to be extracted for remodeling and integration. Meanwhile, the Duke of White Frost, this Abyss Mage, has become increasingly neurotic from obsessing over magic, which has negatively affected his reputation. Moreover, the divine artifact he researched most was also the Dragon King''s Divine Power. Even if he could not successfully transform it, he could still minimize losses and monitor the data on the divine artifact. The computational capabilities of the spirit monsters could not keep up with Qin Muye, allowing them to monitor partial data was feasible, but collecting and summarizing big data takes time. Typically, it was not an issue, and he could let them work gradually as training, but such critical moments demanded Qin Muye to personally oversee the bigger picture. Just like the Illusion Dream Realm, which essentially is the Underworld, but its real value actually materializes in the form of the Territory Trait¡¤Seven Chapter Secret Scroll. Just like this time''s divine artifactization of the Territory Trait, it is also a part of his becoming stronger. The Dragon King''s Divine Power was continuously extracted at its most fundamental energy and connected into the first Abyss Layer. Up to now, the Duke of White Frost hasn''t gone completely mad. How could he transmit it to other believers? He needs to accumulate more time. Qin Muye has a Talent in studies and research, which also requires corresponding data support. However, the data needed for a Divine Position involves monitoring the transformation actions across the entire Main Material Plane, already handled by the spirit monsters, so he could only temporarily detach himself from the divine projects. After that, Qin Muye shifted his thought process, realizing that a Divine Artifact was a tangible object and fully integrating it into his territory was not quite feasible. Thus, he chose an Abyss Layer as the carrier. Such a massive experiment could naturally not be conducted by Qin Muye alone, it undoubtedly required the cooperation of a large number of skilled technicians. That was precisely why he reassigned all the Spirit Monsters to technical positions. Although they were inferior to Qin Muye in learning and scientific research abilities, they were still useful as assistants. Today, his Abyss Layer had reached four hundred and fifty layers, thanks mainly to the Secret Martial World. After all, when he had devoured the world, the benefits gained were limited to a few things: the Illusion Dream Realm, the Abyss Layers, and the Hell''s Mysterious Lock that became the world barrier. The integration of the Abyss Layer began quickly, taking ten Abyss Layers in total to hold the Divine Artifact. The Divine Position and faith of a Divine Entity is a long-term project. Without a three to five months'' observation period, it is impossible to determine any effective changes. As for whether the changes would be drastic, that depended on how aggressive Qin Muye''s Abyss Cult was acting, which had quieted down quite a bit recently. When it came to experiments related to Divine Entities, it involved collecting a vast amount of data, so it was not easy to conduct. Qin Muye had almost completed his research on processors like Divine Attributes, Divine Fire, and Divine Countries. The really valuable module turned out to be the Divine Position, which could interact with the faith module, but it was too difficult to collect. The data were quickly uploaded to Qin Muye''s Magic Network. He took a quick look and indeed it was so, but he keenly noticed something¡ªthat is, it seemed that a single layer of Abyss Layer couldn''t withstand the Dragon King''s Divine Power? As time passed, the ten Abyss Layers gradually merged into one and even formed a new environmental system. Therefore, becoming stronger didn''t require any life-and-death crisis or sudden enlightenment. Actually, one could grow stronger just by lying down. It was more about further transforming himself and his territory through experiments. So, after seeing this scene, Qin Muye didn''t bother to observe the Abyss Cult. After all, they were too crazy to stay quiet for long. Therefore, the research projects in this world naturally had to be handled by the Spirit Monsters, while he focused on the previously stagnant project of transforming Divine Artifacts into Territory Traits. He didn''t know how these Divine Artifacts were crafted, but he knew that with sufficient data, he might be able to make them himself. Otherwise, they were of no use. Usually, they could only be used to stack miscellaneous items, which was convenient. If one were to say who benefited the most, it definitely was the Abyss Layers. Otherwise, how could they have increased tenfold? Therefore, Qin Muye came up with a new idea. Territory Traits and Divine Artifacts themselves are incompatible, but with the Abyss Layers, there aren''t too many problems. Therefore, the goal naturally shifted to the experimental project of transforming Divine Artifacts into territory traits. After seizing the Earl''s Territory, he started a phase of recuperation and mass proselytization, intending to assimilate all the lower-class poor and serfs, forming an effective community of interest. The progress was actually quite good. During this process, Qin Muye did some private work, not only to become stronger but also to dilute the "Lord Era" controls over the Endless Abyss. This gave Qin Muye an inspiration. Although the Territory Trait¡¤Seven Chapter Secret Scroll and Divine Artifacts had completely different natures¡ªone being similar to a rebirth mechanism of rules and the other being equipment¡ªthey shared the same logic. This was considered a covert piece, mainly used to observe the actions against the Magic God. Though it''s a third-rate Divine Entity with not many followers, the highest-ranked among them was the Duke of White Frost. Moreover, most followers of the Magic God were concentrated in the White Frost Duchy. This was only the first report. More extensive data reports would follow, and Qin Muye himself needed to sort and monitor them all. As soon as the timing was right, with a high-profile Duke of White Frost revealing just a bit of information, it would be possible to spread the corruption and contaminate a major part of the followers of the Magic God. As for why it hadn''t been exposed, of course, it was because they had supported the youngest son of the Earl in succeeding the title. The previous slaughter had also been covered up, and the deaths of the priests were downplayed by their people in various ways. He was aware that he was becoming stronger at all times, after all, it was his own designed transformation route. He had even tailored it according to various Attributes, and as for the provided energy, he naturally took it directly from the Endless Abyss Territory, as he himself was integral with the Endless Abyss. As someone who understood himself deeply and truthfully, Qin Muye was constantly monitoring his own situation in every aspect. During this major experiment, he clearly felt more than capable of handling it. [Additional update errors: system restored at 3:50, if restoration fails open the catalogue and long press this chapter to re-download] "Sigh, why do I feel busy again? I should be happy since the transformation of the Divine Artifact was a success," Qin Muye sighed helplessly. "I need to find an opportunity to probe their intentions. If they really want to harm me, they''ll most likely snitch on me," Qin Muye thought that if this Purple Fairy truly integrated into the server system of the Gods'' Realm, snitching was indeed a direct way to earn benefits. "It''s all the Spirit Monsters'' fault for being so incompetent. If they were as capable as I am, I would have retired and idled away my days long ago." "Also, the artifact transformation of the territory is hidden deeper than I thought, but there is good news. At least this path is correct. The artifact can indeed become a territorial trait... and it''s very suitable for me." Chapter 424: Chapter 426: Dragon Survival Ecosystem Chapter 424: Chapter 426: Dragon Survival Ecosystem [Additional update errors: system restored at 3:50, if restoration fails open the catalogue and long press this chapter to re-download] "Sigh, why do I feel busy again? I should be happy since the transformation of the Divine Artifact was a success," Qin Muye sighed helplessly. "I need to find an opportunity to probe their intentions. If they really want to harm me, they''ll most likely snitch on me," Qin Muye thought that if this Purple Fairy truly integrated into the server system of the Gods'' Realm, snitching was indeed a direct way to earn benefits. "It''s all the Spirit Monsters'' fault for being so incompetent. If they were as capable as I am, I would have retired and idled away my days long ago." "Also, the artifact transformation of the territory is hidden deeper than I thought, but there is good news. At least this path is correct. The artifact can indeed become a territorial trait... and it''s very suitable for me." "Black Hand, recently arrange manpower to enter the Abyss Dragon Country for exploration and find a way to transform the loyalty of the Abyss Dragon Clan," Qin Muye communicated with Black Hand through the Magic Network. "Being busy is good, at least I rely on myself," Qin Muye pondered and did not dwell on it too much. "If they dare snitch on me, I''ll find an opportunity to deal with them early; they''re going to die eventually, sooner or later," Qin Muye didn''t believe that the other party would have a Server Transfer Token, otherwise they would have left long ago. "If not for being situated in the Endless Abyss, I would almost suspect this is an entirely new world," Qin Muye could feel his connection with the dragon eggs and understood where they came from. "Delving deeper into this, perhaps I can discover a way to free the Spirit Monsters from the production methods of the Lord Era." "Abyss Dragon Country... So does the Dragon King''s Divine Power really contain something like the essence of the Dragon Clan?" "Divine Artifact Equipment will be put on hold for now, at least until the data report from the Abyss Dragon Country is completed." "Speaking of Lords, why has the Purple Fairy been so quiet lately? I hope she''s not plotting against me quietly." "For the dragon eggs to hatch and the Abyss Dragon Country to fully prosper, it''s probably going to take a very long time," Qin Muye had no intention to speed up this process. Like embedding the Magic Network, Thought Steel Seal, and mind correction, in Qin Muye''s territory, loyalty is the first requirement, then comes capability. But is that possible? That''s impossible. Of course, it might also be because they''re genuinely uninterested and just want to slack off. The gods'' rewards will be very generous... probably. In terms of providing combat force, Qin Muye is more concerned about whether it could offer resources, as that''s the key focus. Changing to a simple and clear meaning is just directly refreshing it. Even if Qin Muye now wants to continue to create dragon eggs, it''s a matter of will, even instant hatching and growth are not a problem. Perhaps after Qin Muye transforms the Ghost King Cloak into a territorial trait, he might be able to create them. Surviving by luck up to tier 5, Qin Muye didn''t dare to imagine how defy the odds the other party was. Without the Abyss Dragon Country, the Spirit Monsters are still powerful; with the Abyss Dragon Country, it''s but icing on the cake. Having tier 5 strength, in another sense, definitely makes one a favored child of heaven; even if it''s truly extraordinary luck, that''s still their skill. While other Lords can charge into battle on the battlefield or engage in political intrigues, these are their battlefields. Qin Muye also has his own battlefield; it''s just different tasks for everyone. Qin Muye observed that the Dragon Clan in the Abyss Dragon Country isn''t just a simple type of Dragon Clan, but various types of Abyss-transformed Dragon Clans, ranging from Green Dragons, Black Dragons to Elf Dragons, etc. Of course, there are no Bone Dragons or Ghost Dragons, as these are actually classified as Undead and not Dragon Clans. Qin Muye glanced at his activity contribution. Normally, they would definitely come to inquire about it, especially since he was organizing activities here. Anyone with a bit of ambition or curiosity couldn''t possibly keep quiet for so long. Qin Muye pondered for a moment, although he might not be human and perhaps had some unfair advantages, it definitely wasn''t his fault. Qin Muye walked within the vast Abyss Dragon Country, formed by ten Abyss Layers into a new Abyss Layer that had just started to establish a whole new Dragon Ecosystem, scattered with unhatched dragon eggs everywhere. If this progress had been made back in the Magic Continent, Qin Muye might have paid more attention to it, but now the Spirit Monsters had already become capable of standing on their own¡ªstrong in every aspect and one of Qin Muye''s fundamental bases, so naturally, he focused more on the Spirit Monsters. Truly, if someone wanted to coast through life with no ambition, reaching Tier 5 would definitely be impossible. Now, it seemed that in terms of the ecosystem, the entire Dragon Country appeared more like a world compared to other parts of Qin Muye''s territory and indeed it was costly. Now this only had potential, but turning potential into power was not that easy. The value of Abyss Dragon Country had significantly decreased in Qin Muye''s eyes. Even stepping back a few paces, whether the ecosystem of Abyss Dragon Country could allow Dragon Clan to be self-sufficient was something Qin Muye couldn''t ascertain now, and despite it technically being part of his domain, the actual output, resources, and more still required professional Spirit Monsters for assessment and planning. There''s something devilish in the abnormal. It took birth from the deepest level of the Abyss Dragon Country, using the endless Abyss''s reserve magic power for transformation. Although Qin Muye estimated that the Abyss Dragon Country might house Dragon Troops ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6, and if his domain advanced to Tier 7, it might also give rise to Tier 7 dragons, for the Spirit Monsters, Tier 7 was pretty much the pace of killing a small friend with one blade. Thus, regarding adding flowers to the brocade, it really wasn''t much for Qin Muye; the true need was timely assistance, a pity Qin Muye was past that stage already. Therefore, depending on luck was impossible, it absolutely relied on power. All the Spirit Monsters were recruited through Troop buildings, but now, Abyss Dragon Country had given Qin Muye a new direction¡ªwhy should Spirit Monsters be limited to Troop recruitment buildings, why couldn''t they build on their own? In his possession was not only Dragon King''s Divine Power but also many Divine Artifacts with his personal style, such as the Ocean Hat. Perhaps only a few Abyss Layers were needed to form an Abyss Layer with deep sea world traits, and even capable of producing corresponding life forms. He could feel that these unhatched members of the Abyss Dragon Clan remained loyal to him, but they still needed further transformation to ensure no issues arose. What he desired was like the Dragon Clan of the Abyss Dragon Country, born directly from his domain, not merely clones or replicas. He had also thought about transforming Spirit Monsters into beings as powerful in learning and research abilities as himself, but he found that Spirit Monsters couldn''t withstand it. It was exactly because he wasn''t human that he could be so formidable, while Spirit Monsters, though strong, were merely creations modified by Qin Muye. There were innate limitations, and how many people could possess so much authority or power like Qin Muye? It was his indefinable essence that granted him unimaginably scientific research capabilities, and sometimes Qin Muye even doubted whether his might actually stemmed from what he conceived in thought. A vast territory, comparable to a continent, Qin Muye ruled over tens of millions of Spirit Monsters, naturally brimming with talented individuals. Otherwise, how could it operate, was it thought to be just a Mage Tower plus a few minor areas from before? Because there were many capable under his command, and even if there were incapables, his domain had a complete training system and nurturing process, so the worst could start at the grassroots level. At Tier 6, the competitiveness wasn''t enough, let alone Tier 7. Spirit Monsters had been transformed by Qin Muye countless times, and being unmatched in their tier was already an understatement. This territory trait was costly. Apart from Qin Muye embedding the Dragon King''s Divine Power Divine Artifact, it also involved ten Abyss Layers and a massive amount of reserve magic power. Otherwise, how could a barren Abyss Layer transform into a Dragon Ecosystem? This project had a profound impact on Qin Muye¡ªstopping was definitely not an option, but the corresponding production of Spirit Monsters was even more crucial. The situation in Abyss Dragon Country was similar to Illusion Dream Realm and Matrix World, all of which were special different planes unlike Abyss Layers, and had evolved from blank Abyss Layers to true Abyss Planes. This was a critical aspect, signaling that Qin Muye had completely moved away from the "Lord Era" in terms of personnel management. Even if faces were torn in the future, he could still recruit on his own instead of starting from scratch. This feeling was akin to the birth method of Spirit Monsters, which fundamentally did not require a complete growth process and only needed energy to catalyze. Chapter 425 - 425 427 Shackles of Faith The Time of Divine ?Chapter 425: Chapter 427: Shackles of Faith, The Time of Divine Descent Chapter 425: Chapter 427: Shackles of Faith, The Time of Divine Descent ¡°Porter, I¡¯ve been thinking, does the great Emperor Black Abyss truly exist...¡± Sam¡¯s expression was very calm; by now, he had become the Great Shepherd Leader, the leader of all blasphemous priests. His twisted wisdom made him unfathomable by common sense, and he had long since transformed from an ignorant and foolish peasant into a cultist possessed by insane knowledge. Upon hearing Sam¡¯s words, Porter¡¯s expression changed instantly. Despite everyone¡¯s madness, they all knew from whom all of their power originated. ¡°Are you questioning our Lord?¡± The Holy Light surged on Porter¡¯s body, and his expression demanded an answer from Sam; otherwise, even as the Great Shepherd Leader, he would not escape. This Holy Light was naturally plundered from the Holy Light God; they had pillaged not only the Divine Arts and Divine Power of the Holy Light God but also of the God of Fertility, the God of Wealth, and other deities. Since they were all masquerading as priests and believers of the Holy Light God, using the Holy Light seemed more reasonable. ¡°He has never responded to us, just cold texts and exchange items, updated from time to time, like the previous Divine Power weapons. So, is the great Emperor Black Abyss really nothing more than an existence akin to a tool from the very beginning?¡± Sam continued, completely ignoring Porter¡¯s anger. ¡°By the will of the Abyss, you are too insane. I think your reason has been eroded by the gods. Next, I will announce the removal of your duty until you either restore your faith in Emperor Black Abyss or die here.¡± Porter spoke coldly; his faith was of a fanatical level. ¡°No, you can¡¯t, because I am the leader of the blasphemous priests, not you.¡± Sam shook his head. ¡°You ceased to be the moment you disrespected Emperor Black Abyss.¡± After saying this, Porter turned and left. But he hadn¡¯t gone two steps when he suddenly felt a pain in his chest, as a thick vine had pierced through his torso without notice. ¡°I have awakened from madness, crushed the distortion completely. This world does not need gods, my friend.¡± Sam crushed Porter¡¯s heart. But Porter did not die; instead, he looked at Sam in disbelief: ¡°You actually dared to betray Emperor Black Abyss!!!¡± ¡°Betrayal? Yes, I have betrayed His Majesty, but this is for all of us, all the brethren ruled by the gods.¡± ¡°The responsibility within my bloodline has made me realize one thing¡ªthat the divine beings are nothing but a bunch of parasites.¡± As Sam spoke, his forehead continuously writhed, and with a crisp sound of breaking bone that followed Porter¡¯s fall, a bloody eyeball burrowed out. ¡°Compared to my madness and distortion, this world is what¡¯s truly twisted and insane.¡± Sam said softly, looking out the window. ¡°Faith is merely a tool.¡± The bloody eyeball kept rolling around, and in his mind, a great deal of knowledge from deep within his bloodline began to awaken, causing his brain to experience severe, nightmare-like pain. But Sam seemed oblivious to this, calmly touching a Divine Power weapon: ¡°Survival and propagation is eternal!¡± ... Within the Holy Light Kingdom, the Giant God seated upon the throne was clad in lavish garments, surrounded by an abundance of radiance that obscured the face. ¡°Someone has broken free from the shackles of faith...¡± ¡°And even managed to revive an ancient bloodline.¡± The Giant God murmured in a voice so low that not even the attendants around could hear it. ¡°Stolen the Divine Power granted by the Holy Light God to the believers? Quite an impressive technique, and even attempts to track it down are futile. Is this a special technique left from ancient times?¡± ¡°But weren¡¯t all the research laboratories and bases destroyed during the Cradle Project years ago? How could there be any remnants? Could there be something that was overlooked?¡± As the Giant God¡¯s whispers continued, numerous rays of Holy Light trembled. All the Divine Guards and Divine Servants looked on in some panic, not understanding why the Holy Light God, who sat upon the throne overseeing all life, would suddenly undergo such a change. ¡°Purge the heretics.¡± These four words exploded instantly in the minds of all life forms within the Divine Country. What followed was a fervor that bordered on madness; all the Divine Guards and Divine Servants had been preparing for countless years just for this moment. They were to undergo Divine Descent to enter the Main Material Plane and take over the bodies of the priests who worshipped them, launching an effective strike against the heretical. However, things soon became awkward. Divine Descent required a certain level of faith, and most had chosen mid-to-high-ranking priests from the Holy Light Church. The result? Out of ten thousand priests, only one met the standard. This panicked them, as these were the pillars of the Holy Light Church. The extremely low number of fanatics, some of whom were merely nominal believers yet held high positions, was simply inconceivable. The Shadow Giant God lurking beneath the brilliance was also surprised by this, but the feeling was short-lived as it was all part of the plan. ¡°The original system has backfired, but it¡¯s still within the expected plan.¡± The Giant God knew that true devotion didn¡¯t come from Nobles. Their devotion to deities like him was far less than their reverence. To find the truly devout, one couldn¡¯t look among Nobles or Priests. They were merely the shepherds and guardians for the Divine, not believers themselves. The truly devout were the poorest peasants and serfs. However, the expressions of the congregated Divine Guards and Divine Servants were sour; they naturally looked down on the poor peasants and serfs. Even if they had been of that status before Death, that was in the past. Now, they were the noble servants of the Holy Light God. Thus, undergoing Divine Descent into the bodies of peasants and serfs was, to them, a grave insult. The Giant God noticed this and began to make incessant adjustments to the souls of these believers. ¡®As expected, feedback from the Divine Position has come in. Even though I¡¯ve ensured my own mind isn¡¯t warped by the directed faith reception of the Divine Position with past mind protection technologies, it¡¯s a different case for these believers¡¯ souls.¡¯ ¡®But I¡¯ll have to make do for now, as this wasn¡¯t supposed to be handled through Divine Descent.¡¯ ¡®I didn¡¯t anticipate internal strife to erupt first. According to the calculations of the high-dimensional Divine Country computers, the stagnant mode wasn¡¯t expected to lead to a population surge and eventual revolution for about a million years. It seems this generation has spawned an extraordinary existence.¡¯ ¡®But the time isn¡¯t right yet, it¡¯s too early, so early that I¡¯m not even prepared.¡¯ From the beginning, the Holy Light God¡¯s creations such as the Divine Guards, Divine Servants, and Divine Guards were not designed to handle internal problems, therefore, they normally wouldn¡¯t deal with Divine Descent. But things were different now, and they had no choice but to resort to what might be a vain cure. As for letting the Holy Light Church handle it? That was outright unfeasible; their faith was definitely inadequate. Yet, when it came to the collection of faith, they greatly pleased the Holy Light God. There was no need to worry about a shortage of faith to develop the entire Divine Country, which is why the Holy Light God had allowed the internal faith issues of the Church to fester. In his eyes, how much faith could one Church produce? The true powerhouses of faith were the countless ordinary people, numbering in the hundreds of billions, among whom fanatics were not uncommon. The Church¡¯s Transcendents didn¡¯t provide him with more faith; it was enough that they managed the ordinary people who produced the faith. They were like factory foremen: their efficiency at screwing in bolts might not be faster than that of the workers, but they could ensure that the workers did it more effectively. And as for the thoughts of these foremen, they mattered little to the boss. As long as they worked diligently, who cared if they went clubbing or out for skewers after work? And if they occasionally made a bit of gray income by selling off unwanted scraps from the factory, the boss naturally turned a blind eye. The operation of the entire Church was meant to collect faith for the deities and to gather a workforce, not for so-called redemption. Had it been as described in the sacred texts of various deities, the world would not be in the stagnant state it was now. ¡°Divine Descent! Eradicate the heretics!¡± The Giant God commanded once more. In the end, based on their faith in the Divine, each Divine Guard and Divine Servant began the process of Divine Descent, having no choice but to select those truly loyal believers among the destitute peasants and serfs. Compared to the Transcendent priests, these poor peasants and serfs were a much better fit due to their staunch faith, but their power required restoration, which would take some time. ¡®I need to investigate the mental reactions of other divine beings. I hope that after all these years, their mental protection systems haven¡¯t failed. If they¡¯ve been assimilated by the Divine Position, that would be truly disastrous.¡¯ Chapter 426 - 426 428 Sandbox Data Fluctuations an Abnormal ?Chapter 426: Chapter 428: Sandbox Data Fluctuations, an Abnormal Existence Chapter 426: Chapter 428: Sandbox Data Fluctuations, an Abnormal Existence ¡°A large-scale Divine Descent, wait, why has my contribution for severing belief reached 10%?¡± Qin Muye looked at the intelligence with a strange expression. If there was only one occurrence, he could attribute it to luck or coincidence, but the simultaneous emergence of two was definitely indicative of something happening. ¡°Master, not only that, but some time ago, there was a data fluctuation in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, and a priest who desecrated the sacred died.¡± A Spirit Monster monitoring the Abyss Demon Net sandbox came to remind Qin Muye and also sent over the data fluctuation report. ¡°Is there a problem with the Abyssal Cult?¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening, why is it one piece of bad news after another?¡± Qin Muye also felt somewhat helpless about this, as these days he had not been dealing with external affairs at all, focusing entirely on research related to troop buildings. The project was so immense that Qin Muye had pushed aside all others, even the Divine projects were left to the Spirit Monsters to explore, instead of handling them himself. As a result, his understanding of the outside world during this period was almost nonexistent. Were it not for a matter as significant as a large-scale Divine Descent involving the server, he might not have even been notified. Upon opening the data fluctuation report from the Abyss Demon Net sandbox to investigate, Qin Muye acutely sensed something amiss. At first glance, it appeared to be a simple fluctuation of faith, and quite a significant one at that. In other words, fanatics had suddenly become unbelievers, which is a normal occurrence, for instance, when belief collapses. But what was truly abnormal was that after sinking to the depths of faithlessness, there was a rebound, which was really absurd. It was akin to a regular person chopping off their own head and then reattaching it. If a Spirit Monster did this, Qin Muye would not be surprised, but if a regular person managed to do such a thing, there had to be a problem involved; otherwise, Qin Muye would eat a whole world. ¡°The techniques of the desecrating priests were used on me, it¡¯s just too bad they are still too immature. How could something I produced not have a backdoor?¡± The black hand had actually sent people to investigate the Abyssal Cult¡¯s desecrating priests some time ago and was still observing. Naturally, Qin Muye also called up the corresponding data, which on the surface seemed unproblematic. However, as a technician, Qin Muye could definitely spot issues within the monitoring data. ¡°The deceased was the neighbor of the Great Shepherd Leader, who was closely related, yet in the Abyssal Cult, it¡¯s not listed as death, but disappearance?¡± Looking at the intelligence passed back by the Spirit Monster spy, it all felt strangely familiar, as if... engineered to disappear? After all, there were corresponding monitoring systems in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, and Qin Muye naturally would not just leave it unattended. ¡°I keep feeling like something¡¯s spiraling out of control, as if it¡¯s due to reaching a tipping point.¡± He was certain, whether it was the large-scale Divine Descent or the changes in the Abyssal Cult, that they were definitely related to his contribution towards severing belief reaching 10%. Severing belief contributions are not like the contributions for the death of gods; the former targets belief, that is, the general public and the entire world, while the latter is more straightforward, simply involving killing, and is likely aimed more at Divines or the Divine Servants or Divine Guards within their Divine Countries. Moreover, Qin Muye was aware of something else, namely that as the event progressed, it would definitely alter the entire world. It¡¯s normal for the slightest action to trigger a chain reaction, as the things Qin Muye did target the world level, not just minor troubles in some small village. Don¡¯t look at it as just one Abyssal Cult and one Abyss Mage, but in reality, it¡¯s an act of pollution and change to the entire world. It may seem small, but it¡¯s like a virus spreading uncontrollably. Therefore, it naturally warrants a response from the immune system. ¡°There¡¯s definitely more at play here than just my doing; there must be other factors involved.¡± Perhaps Qin Muye pushed a little, but it was unlikely to yield such a significant chain reaction. Neither the desecrating priests nor the Abyss Mage were nearly capable of such exposure; they were extremely well-disguised. ¡°Has the Abyssal Cult undergone any special changes or intelligence?¡± Qin Muye directly inquired with the intelligence department within his territory. ¡°There haven¡¯t been changes in personnel, but there is a slight change with Sam, the Great Shepherd Leader. A crease resembling a frown line suddenly appeared on his forehead not long ago. Based on our investigation, it appeared suddenly, and the timing of its appearance is currently unclear; therefore, we are conducting a thorough investigation into this matter.¡± Soon, the intelligence department sent a detailed report, specifically naming the points of their focused investigation. Physiological changes can¡¯t be completely hidden, even if Sam wore a hat, but he cannot cover it all the time; his sudden wearing of a hat caught the attention of Spirit Monster spies. ¡°Interesting, it seems that there¡¯s a problem with this Great Shepherd Leader.¡± Qin Muye checked the Great Shepherd Leader Sam through the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, and he didn¡¯t find the so-called frown line change. As for the original frown line, it certainly was there, but it was not the original data. The Spirit Monster spies naturally also have Sam¡¯s original body data, even in real time, and after comparison, they discovered the absence of this frown line, listing it as an important point of doubt. Keep in mind that the Spirit Monster spies are also of Rank 6, with perception and observational power that certainly wouldn¡¯t be the same as when they were at Rank 1. They could even tell at a glance something was off with Sam¡¯s frown line. ¡°What about Porter, has his body been found?¡± Qin Muye continued to ask. ¡°No, the current conclusion is that he was most likely disposed of by being fed to something. So much time has passed that it¡¯s no longer possible to find.¡± This is normal, in a world with Extraordinary Powers, erasing evidence of death is quite simple, and this world has no means like divination or Heavenly Mechanism calculations and the like. ¡°But it¡¯s preliminarily confirmed to be the doing of Great Shepherd Leader Sam; he destroyed Porter¡¯s soul and even the rights to the soul¡¯s ownership didn¡¯t take effect. Clearly, he has technology unknown to us, which might be connected to his frown line, but this is something we need to dig further into, perhaps to find the entity hidden behind the scenes.¡± The intelligence department didn¡¯t make an immediate move to apprehend him because they knew this was not Divine pushing things along, but rather a more covert existence at play. What¡¯s more important is that it seems this Great Shepherd Leader has already determined that the Abyss Demon Net sandbox is a tool; of course, he didn¡¯t anticipate that behind this tool, there was the presence of Qin Muye, quietly probing. So the Spirit Monster spies patiently observed what this Great Shepherd Leader, who had already betrayed the Abyss, was going to do. ¡°Interesting, let¡¯s just observe for now, and not startle the snake. Even if he is targeting the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, this might be related to some deeper aspects of the server¡¯s worldview,¡± Qin Muye said with a hint of interest, not because of what the other party was hiding, but because the other was able to maintain rationality and consciously betray himself. Although these blasphemous priests do not have a direct Thought Steel Seal or mind modification, the contamination of Abyss Power is real; how else could they change their personality and cognition? And yet, after the change, they could break free again, which makes them an excellent subject for experimentation. Moreover, it looks like the other party has the capability for a large-scale awakening. ¡°Yes, Master!¡± The intelligence department responded promptly. ¡°Interesting as it might be, I don¡¯t like it...¡± Qin Muye quickly became downhearted; he always felt that the server might explode again. Before he arrived, the world was quiet and peaceful, with no problems at all. But after he arrived, all kinds of demons and gods emerged, forcing Qin Muye to turn the world upside down before it would settle. So far, he had stayed in two servers, and neither ended well; now, the third server seemed to be trending the same way. Fortunately... the gains were substantial. ¡°I just hope to find another Server Transfer Token; having only one makes me anxious.¡± Qin Muye felt helpless; other Lords probably didn¡¯t need Server Transfer Tokens as desperately as he did. ¡°But a bit of chaos is also good; I just happen to need a slaughter task to upgrade my Territory Rank. As long as it doesn¡¯t lead to a final Reincarnation that directly ends the world, or an odd existence like a high-dimensional Demon, and with this event, I can not only complete the task but also snag a bunch of rewards.¡± Qin Muye quickly adjusted his emotions, seeing the benefit within the crisis. Just like the initial Four Disasters. ¡°But I must not be careless; otherwise, I could also face a downfall.¡± Since he knew there was a hidden existence that even he couldn¡¯t find, of course he had to be cautious and vigilant. Chapter 427 - 427 429 Illusion of White Frost ?Chapter 427: Chapter 429: Illusion of White Frost Chapter 427: Chapter 429: Illusion of White Frost ¡°Duke, your complexion seems a bit off these days,¡± a mage under the Magic God inquired with concern. After all, though the Duke of White Frost was not the head of the Magic Church, he was the protector of all faithful of the Magic God, and naturally, they cared a great deal. Their Magic Church was but a third-rate small institution, only able to huddle within the capital of the White Frost Duchy, and beyond that, they virtually had no influence. Despite the Duke¡¯s faith in the Magic God, the White Frost Duchy was actually still dominated by the likes of the Holy Light, Fertility, and many other Divine beings; it wasn¡¯t something they could decide. After all, those were the bigger powers, and besides, the Duke couldn¡¯t stop it, because if he wanted to govern such a large Duchy, he couldn¡¯t do without the help of these churches. ¡°I¡¯m alright, just a bit tired lately,¡± he replied with bloodshot eyes. As the ruler of a Duchy, he was, of course, aware of the recent large-scale Divine Descents. Holy Light, Fertility, Power, and so on¡ªeven the Magic God had bestowed several Divine Servants down, so the whole region was in disarray, and many of the nobles under him were panicking, for it was the first time the gods had acted on such a grand scale. Even his own authority had seen significant voids in this chaos, mainly because there was an issue with this instance of Divine Descent. In everyone¡¯s mind, Divine Descent should choose devout Priests or noble Nobles as vessels, but this time was different, most of the chosen were the lowly poor and serfs, which greatly shocked the Transcendents and nobility. And the Duke of White Frost naturally knew the reason why. Divine Descent required faith, and how many of those Nobles or Priests were true Fanatics? So they were simply not qualified, and he feared this would lead to serious consequences. Firstly, there were those poor and serfs who had experienced Divine Descent. When those Divine Servants and Divine Guards returned, the powers granted to them would not be taken back, which was equivalent to someone having cultivated for them for a period. Consequently, the number of Transcendents would skyrocket, which would have been ecstatic news if it had happened to nobles or priests. However, they were not the ones chosen, and this was a serious problem. When the Divine Servants and Divine Guards leave, they would have to face a bunch of ignorant Transcendents. Besides, there was the conflict of identity; the Divine Servants and Divine Envoy who experienced Divine Descent among ordinary people were bound to clash with local priests since a serf who suddenly claims to be an envoy dispatched by their lord is not something priests can easily accept. To be led by a poor person or serf is a disgrace, and certainly, some priests absolutely might not acknowledge this and might declare them imposters of the divine and execute them, exacerbating the conflict. After all, those who experienced Divine Descent are not Transcendents, so the newly descended Divine Envoys are not too strong and need time to grow and regain their strength. After all, it involved breaching the barrier of the Main Material Plane, and since it was not their true forms but a Divine Descent, the normal process should be to choose devout priests so that both parties could mutually benefit. The envoys of the gods would use the bodies of priests to walk the Mortal World, eliminating heretics on behalf of the Divine, and when they returned, they¡¯d leave behind the power bestowed as a reward. There might even arise many new Legendary Level beings. Unfortunately, as ideal as that sounds, reality is harsher. There are plenty of priests and Transcendents, but what¡¯s lacking is true devotion. Following this, the upper and middle echelons would face a crisis of insufficient devotion. If any priest who had experienced Divine Descent were to act upon this, and if they united with those ordinary people who had also been chosen, they might very well seize a great deal of power. Indeed, although it was mainly the poor and serfs who were subjected to Divine Descent, there were also many priests and nobles who had been chosen; these individuals became coveted and were just waiting for the Divine Descent to end to ascend to greater heights. More importantly, this instance of Divine Descent increased everyone¡¯s awe of the Divine, making many more devout, especially within the upper and middle hierarchy of the Divine Church. The lower-tier priests might not be very knowledgeable, but those who had attained a certain position surely wouldn¡¯t be too foolish. The Divine brought down Miracles, not for them to continue in their greed but to know to revere. Many such events had happened under the Duke of White Frost¡¯s rule, making it difficult for him to handle. If it really came down to it, whom should he support? On one side were the envoys of the gods, and on the other, the gods¡¯ priests. He could not afford to offend the Divine. So he simply pretended to be unaware. After all, given his current situation, even the Divine Punishment of the Magic God might not work on him. ¡°My lord¡¯s spell might be able to relieve your fatigue, Duke White Frost. Would you require my service?¡± The mage hurried to offer his solicitous help. With some difficulty, Duke White Frost replied, ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble you, Master Moria.¡± He couldn¡¯t really refuse, especially since the other person was a highly esteemed priest in the Magic Church, and they had good personal rapport in the past. After all, he came to discuss magic with him today. But after seeing the contents of the Book of the Sage, he found these mages to be too foolish, even the ones he used to think of as having exceptional wisdom. Now, he simply couldn¡¯t bring himself to discuss what seemed like child¡¯s play, the so-called magic, with them. Master Moria rose to his feet, beginning a chant that was like a poem, naturally praising and pleading with the Magic God to open the channel of magic, so he could use it. This one spell, or to put it bluntly divine art, required chanting for three to five minutes and even necessitated the use of hands and feet, much like a theatrical performance. All priestly spellcasting was like this, especially now during the noble wars, where everything had to be elegant. Much like the combat of the knights, their spellcasting needed to have an epic feel, like acting out a drama, and at least it could not be done instantaneously. Furthermore, the more powerful and effective the divine arts, the longer the casting time tended to be. It was said that the strongest miracle divine art, Holy Light Judgment, required chanting for three days before it could be released. Over the years, only the Pope of the Holy Light Church had mastered this art as their trump card. Listening to the chant that resembled poetry, Duke White Frost used to find it pleasing, but now he only felt annoyed. Although his madness was suppressed, the tumultuous distortion and madness within his bloodline seemed to faintly resurge with the priest¡¯s chanting. It was as if a weak patient was being irritated by a loud and piercing noise. Yet reason managed to suppress all these feelings, fortunately. Thankfully, the other party¡¯s chanting was quite skilled, and it was over in three minutes. A refreshing divine art entered his body. Far from bringing relief, it almost made him collapse, as numerous illusions flooded his mind, and a pain pierced his brow as though something was trying to burst forth. ¡°Master Moria, your magic effect is very useful, but I am swamped with matters today and can¡¯t discuss the mysteries of magic with you. I hope you¡¯ll forgive me,¡± Duke White Frost¡¯s voice was very hoarse, which puzzled Master Moria. What was happening? Nevertheless, he didn¡¯t dwell too much on it and respectfully said, ¡°Then I shall not disturb you further, my lord.¡± Although unsure why, he understood that he was being dismissed and that staying would bring no good. So he had to leave as soon as possible. After the man had left, Duke White Frost finally calmed down. He had almost lost his composure just now and might have torn Moria to pieces. ¡°Survival and reproduction?¡± Duke White Frost murmured to himself. Just now, he seemed to have been caught in some kind of ancient illusion and then he touched his forehead, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s an illusion. I actually thought I had grown an eye on my forehead just now.¡± ¡°Absurd, it made me think of the story of the three-eyed people my grandfather used to tell me when I was a child.¡± He didn¡¯t know why such a strange illusion had appeared. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s the mad knowledge of magic that has led me into this bizarre illusion,¡± he thought. Duke White Frost knew he had an issue, but there was no solution in sight; neither priests nor doctors could help. They all claimed he was very healthy, even stronger than some senior warriors. As for mental health issues, they simply said one needs to believe in the Divine, and there was no need for further solutions. But he... had already lost connection with the Magic God, and even if he hadn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t dare practice prayer and faith anymore. After all, he had pilfered from the berths of the Magic God, and if he dared to pray, Divine Punishment would indeed come. ¡°Perhaps? I can look for the story of the three-eyed people that grandfather mentioned. I seem to have placed it in the study?¡± Duke White Frost muttered to himself. He didn¡¯t know why he wanted to do this, but something inside him guided him to seek out the things from his illusions. Chapter 428 - 428 430 The Story of the Three-Eyed Person ?Chapter 428: Chapter 430: The Story of the Three-Eyed Person Chapter 428: Chapter 430: The Story of the Three-Eyed Person ¡°` ¡°Real-time anomaly data captured? This time it¡¯s not from the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, but from another port? Let me see, it¡¯s an Abyss Mage. Is this a coincidence or intentional?¡± Qin Muye was studying the troop building architecture when he suddenly received monitored data, and this time it was real-time feedback. It was still fleeting, yet this time it had nothing to do with faith, but more like a certain resonance formed by a mental state. ¡°There really is something using the sandbox to lay eggs,¡± Qin Muye said with a solemn expression, momentarily unsure of what it was. However, Spirit Monster spies were already on it. Compared to the Abyss Cult, Qin Muye paid more attention to an individual Abyss Mage, so he had planted many spies over there¡ªsurveillance being one aspect, and monitoring the world¡¯s magical revolution another. Unfortunately, it seemed that Duke Baishuang was too cautious. He hadn¡¯t begun to spread his power yet, and Qin Muye wasn¡¯t in a hurry. It was inevitable¡ªso he simply observed the changes until an accident occurred. ¡°Connect me to Duke Baishuang¡¯s spy and see what he¡¯s up to,¡± Qin Muye directly communicated with the intelligence department. Connected through Magic Network Communication, it didn¡¯t take long for the spy¡¯s view to be relayed to Qin Muye¡¯s Magic Network video screen. ¡°The study? Seems like he¡¯s searching for something.¡± Qin Muye immediately recognized the room Duke Baishuang was in as a study, and from the other¡¯s searching actions, it seemed there was a problem with his rationality. ¡°Rationality isn¡¯t affected by Abyss Power, but it¡¯s closer to a physical aspect, perhaps on a genetic level,¡± Qin Muye quickly discerned. It wasn¡¯t his fault. His Abyss Power influence was on the soul and thought process, but the rationality issue emanating from this person was unrelated to Qin Muye. Given the current level of contamination on this person¡¯s body, it wasn¡¯t sufficient to exhibit genetic mutation. The reason was simple, the man¡¯s rationality was far from its limit, so physical issues of this nature were improbable. Therefore, the problem could only be with the man himself. ¡°If this isn¡¯t a coincidence, then it means everyone has the same issue, like that first unfortunate fellow, Sam, followed by Duke Baishuang.¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t believe in such a coincidence¡ªthat the two people he chose both had issues¡ªbecause the probability was too small. After all, they were chosen at random, so the only explanation was that everyone shared the same problem. ¡°Shadow, notify the experimental department to pay special attention to inspections of genetic comparisons among this server¡¯s human species or other physical examinations.¡± Qin Muye did not have the time to look into these matters, but having his subordinate Spirit Monsters handle it was just as good, though perhaps not as efficient as himself, they were much better than average people. ¡°Yes, Master, all units have been notified to acquire experimental subjects,¡± responded Shadow with quick arrangements. Meanwhile, several Spirit Monster squads departed through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, entering the Main Material Plane to capture the experimental subjects they needed as planned. Afterward, Qin Muye¡¯s attention returned to Duke Baishuang, but after watching for two minutes, he disconnected and immersed himself back in his research. If the other party truly found something, the Spirit Monster spies would remind Qin Muye through the Magic Network; there was no need to keep watch continuously, which was impractical considering the numerous books in the other party¡¯s study. About half an hour later, the previously neat and tidy study was in disarray, yet Duke Baishuang had found what he was looking for. The Spirit Monster spy used Mimicry to remain hidden¡ªthe other party naturally unable to detect it¡ªand quickly adjusted the view to present the content of the book in Duke Baishuang¡¯s hands to Qin Muye. ¡°Is this a superstitious tale?¡± Qin Muye was somewhat surprised, as such material was practically forbidden and usually found only in the large Noble families¡ªnot at all likely in smaller Nobilities. Because the books widely circulated now were all related to religion, with ninety percent of them glorifying the Divine or beautifying their image. As for other types of literature, they also revolved around the Divine, such as an Enlightenment book¡ªeven one meant to teach reading and writing was infused with a heavy dose of divine-related content, completely contradicting the purpose of Enlightenment. Yet, even so, that was the norm. Therefore, a book like a collection of superstitious tales was utterly fantastical, as it did not concern the Divine but shared absurd and superstitious tales from the countryside¡ªa forbidden book amongst forbidden books. If this got out and reached the Church, Duke Baishuang could lose more than just his reputation, even if he didn¡¯t face death. ¡°` ¡°` The world where divine authority supersedes royal power is terrifying indeed. Soon, the other party flipped to one of the pages, which contained a brief story. Qin Muye swiftly glanced over it, it was about a story of a boy who grew an extra eye on his forehead and killed the beast on the mountain with that eye to save his village. On another page, there was an illustration showing the boy with the eye on his forehead emitting an attack similar to an energy beam, killing the ferocious beast. Although the drawing was rough, Qin Muye frowned. ¡°An extra eye on the forehead? This thing...¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but recall the forehead pattern of the Great Shepherd Leader of the Abyss Cult, through data comparison, if this eye was circular, when closed, it could indeed form a similar pattern. ¡°And the beasts, what are these? Magic beasts or evil demon beasts?¡± Qin Muye¡¯s expression grew solemn. First of all, this world did not have anything called beasts, though there were wild animals, which were just normal animals. But from that illustration, it was clear that these were not normal animals at all. ¡°Could they have gone extinct? This storybook seems quite old, at least... it must date back to thousands of years ago.¡± ¡°If this book is preserved so well, could there be some secret to it?¡± ¡°It seems to warrant close observation.¡± Qin Muye wasn¡¯t particularly interested in the book, his major concern through the Spirit Monster spies¡¯ remote investigation was that the material of the thing was good, and coupled with the careful preservation by the nobles, it appeared to be in very good condition. ¡°Shadow, notify the spies monitoring Sam to quickly confirm whether the pattern that appeared on Sam¡¯s forehead is the third eye, and have the dispatched spies focus on collecting information about the people with three eyes,¡± Qin Muye once more instructed Shadow to arrange for an investigation into this matter. ¡°Also, regarding the experimental subjects captured, after confirming the situation with Sam, further examine them to see what exactly this third eye is about, whether it appears due to external stimulation or is something intrinsic that has regressed.¡± ¡°Have a report on this matter ready for me as soon as possible.¡± After giving these instructions to Shadow, Qin Muye uploaded what he had monitored this time to the Magic Network and also reminded divisions such as the intelligence department, think tank, laboratory, and research departments to coordinate on their own. Next, all Qin Muye needed to do was wait for the results. While these matters appeared significant, they weren¡¯t really that big of a deal. Indeed, something was trying to hatch chickens from borrowed eggs, but so what? If the opposition was truly that powerful, there would be no need to go about things in this way; it¡¯s more likely that they are at a disadvantage and thus feel the need to hide. So, as long as they are exposed, all that¡¯s required is to beat them mercilessly, and after thrashing them, throw them into prison. So, as long as their technology is decoded, they virtually have no power to resist. Even if they do resist, what of it? If they can destroy the world, Qin Muye can¡¯t stop them. If they can¡¯t, then he has no reason to fear them. With his power, if it weren¡¯t for wanting to develop his territory discreetly and avoid causing too much commotion that might lead to unwelcome events, he would have exhausted the entire server, leaving nothing behind. Currently, his territory wasn¡¯t lacking world resources, he had grander ambitions, such as materials for the Titan Level Giant Structures granted by the Divinity Transformation project or further world system exploration to pave the way for his future world devouring, and so on. These plans need not be revealed; it¡¯s sufficient to lie low and infiltrate subtly. Applying brute force would only severely diminish his own benefits. Of course, even if exposed, it¡¯s no big deal, they can¡¯t touch Qin Muye. It would just create resistance during execution. Just like stealth, either you slip in undetected and take out the target with one strike, or if you¡¯re discovered, you go on a rampage right there. It¡¯s merely a matter of one more or one less monster to fight. Of course, Qin Muye generally wants it all, usually going in to take out the boss first, then returning to farm the minions for experience, to prevent the possibility of the boss suddenly bursting seeds causing him trouble later. ¡°Master, arrangements have been completed, and the report has been sent to your Magic Network,¡± Shadow was efficient; barely two minutes after Qin Muye finished speaking, the plan was not only sent to Qin Muye but also the Spirit Monsters were already tasked with executing it. ¡°` Chapter 429 - 429 431 Chaos Magic Sandbox ?Chapter 429: Chapter 431: Chaos Magic Sandbox Chapter 429: Chapter 431: Chaos Magic Sandbox ¡°That¡¯s all the information on the three-eyed people? It seems that the gods have a good grip on this area, having completely eliminated all influence,¡± Qin Muye looked at the rural tales of the three-eyed people in the Magic Network. Spirit Monster spies searched for nearly three months, only to gather information akin to minor tales. However, these stories clearly show a transition, from initially being positive characters to gradually becoming antagonistic, and there are even rumors that these three-eyed people were once considered messengers of the gods or heretics. There are no Evil Gods in this world, only heretics, and all those who don¡¯t believe in the Divine are heretics. ¡°There is a commonality, though; the third eye is their source of power.¡± ¡°Even though these rural tales can¡¯t be proven and are quite messy, at the very least, they demonstrate one thing: the three-eyed people likely exist, and they are widely dispersed.¡± The spies didn¡¯t limit their information gathering to one place but rather spread out far and wide, so naturally, the information about the three-eyed people came from all directions and was not obtained from the Transcendents, but from the locals. The aware populace is indeed diverse; rumored to have been passed down orally and transformed continuously, they eventually became bedtime stories or tales to frighten children. The gods seem to have no further suppression, only maintaining the situation to prevent it from spreading. Otherwise, if they genuinely tried to suppress or eliminate these absurd rural tales, it might lead to a counteractive effect. Now, isn¡¯t it better? At least no one thinks they are real or spreads them. When recorded in books, it¡¯s forbidden, but when spoken by ignorant peasants, both priests and nobles would only consider it the ramblings of the lowly. ¡°The changes in the White Frost Duke are becoming more and more evident. Although he hasn¡¯t grown a third eye, his logical actions are gradually suppressing the madness of reason and the distortion of thought. Now, this is interesting, but why, on what grounds?¡± Qin Muye was curious, yet he did not intervene. With his meager strength, the White Frost Duke can suppress his madness, which Qin Muye could attribute to a strong will, but to maintain oneself while still receiving Chaos Magic from the Chaos Magic Sandbox is problematic. The Chaos Magic Sandbox is what the White Frost Duke saw in ¡®Dionysus¡¯ Book of Wisdom.¡¯ It connects to the Abyss Magic Network Sandbox, and all the magic he obtains is not regular magic. Everything is formed through real-time calculations, creating entirely new bizarre magic, and even the names are randomly combined. The term Chaos is not for laughs; such magic comes with significant side effects. You attempt to cast Fireball Technique, but due to the interference of Chaos Magic during the weaving and shaping process, it ends up as Mage Armor or Ice Cone Skill instead. This is fatal; casting protection magic on oneself turns into attack magic, and striking at an enemy suddenly changes to enhancement magic, etc. Normally, falling into this pit, the White Frost Duke would not be able to climb back out, but the current situation is abnormal. He hasn¡¯t climbed out, but he¡¯s already started building a ladder at the bottom of the pit, preparing to climb out. Climbing out of a pit using a ladder is normal, but the question is... where did he get the materials to build the ladder? ¡°He keeps muttering about survival and reproduction, that must be what¡¯s influencing him. But what exactly is it? A Divine? But I¡¯ve never heard of these two deities before.¡± Qin Muye was puzzled. The implication was easy to understand, but he didn¡¯t understand why the other party would mutter about it. However, not all was bad news. Over the past three months, the White Frost Duke had begun to spread Chaos Magic. The Chaos Magic Sandbox has connected many followers of the Magic God, and through these followers¡¯ soul ownership rights, the sandbox further infiltrates into the divine position of magic. Recently, the Magic God seems to have encountered some problems. According to reports from Spirit Monster spies who infiltrated the Divine Country of the Magic God, the Magic God recently appears to have some delays, as if his mind can¡¯t keep up. Although the Magic God is a third-rate deity with limited congregations and church scale, the actual number isn¡¯t small. Outside of the White Frost Duchy, which hosts the largest Magic Church and the most followers, there are others elsewhere. Probably the handiwork of the White Frost Duke, he is further obtaining the power of the Magic God and opens up an even larger gap by contaminating the Magic God¡¯s followers. Chaos Magic is tainted with the word Magic, and the priests of the Magic God also claim to be Mages, don¡¯t they? They are of the same nature. Through this data, Qin Muye also learned something: the divine positions intended to directionally receive faith can actually influence the deities. At least that¡¯s what the data suggests for now. Moreover, the impact must be significant, after all, the Magic God is but a third-rate Divine, not a massive deity like Holy Light or Fertility, so even a small disturbance has already affected it. ¡°No wonder they want to maintain a stalemate. It seems that Divine truly can¡¯t withstand much,¡± Qin Muye had come to understand. Harvesting belief is one aspect, but if belief truly undergoes major changes, Divine entities genuinely can¡¯t cope. Especially widespread changes in cognition will certainly have a huge impact on Divine entities. Belief itself is a form of cognition; when one mentions the Holy Light God, the first impression for all natives is protection, radiance, and sanctity. These impressions naturally form part of the belief and are accepted by the Divine Position. Qin Muye suspected that within this Divine Position, there were actually complex receptors as well as mechanisms for sorting, auto-updating, and so forth. ¡°What would happen if the believers¡¯ impressions of Divine changed?¡± ¡°Would the Divine Position suffer from conceptual disarray?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible to try and have the Duke of the White Frost start a religious war and conduct a massacre that ignores noble war rules, gradually altering magic¡¯s impression and meaning in the eyes of believers and the general public alike.¡± This move was aimed not only at the Magic God but also at the War God and the God of Etiquette; these were two separate experiments. For the Magic God, it is the influence of belief on Divine, while for the War God and the God of Etiquette, it is the overall change impacting them. Both gods are associated with the peculiar noble wars, so naturally, the most appropriate methods must be employed. ¡°However, the Duke of the White Frost may not be so willing,¡± Qin Muye knew that no one would agree to do such a thing if one simply asked directly. So, he could only opt for a more subtle approach. At least, it had to be something the Duke would willingly partake in. As for the certain entity behind the Duke of the White Frost, Qin Muye actually had plans for it as well, taking this opportunity to probe a bit. Better to resolve matters ahead of time if possible; otherwise, leaving them aside is also irksome. Qin Muye didn¡¯t know what this survival and proliferation thing was all about, but for now, he couldn¡¯t find the party in question and had to take it one step at a time. ¡°So, it has to be initiated by him, we can only influence indirectly,¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t need to worry about how it would be accomplished, he had Spirit Monsters under his command to take care of it. In a situation like this, one only needs to issue an order, and then the corresponding Spirit Monster will take on the task and carry out all sorts of scheming. Qin Muye doesn¡¯t need to master these things, because Spirit Monsters will master them for him. Similar machinations really offer no help to Qin Muye¡¯s strength; after all, his household is large and resource-rich. He has underlings to deal with people, so there is no need to constantly plot. He would benefit more from reviewing his budget than from these schemes. Once the command was passed down, the corresponding department of Spirit Monsters began to further analyze intelligence and data, forming an actionable plan to fulfill Qin Muye¡¯s orders. One certainly can¡¯t proceed with mere impulsive thoughts; such matters naturally demand rigor and also mobilization of many resources, because how can it be over just by talking? Even Zhuge Liang needed travel expenses to reach Dongwu¡¯s domain. Moreover, this involves a Duchy-level force; unless Qin Muye wants to annihilate them, which could involve dispatching Spirit Monsters to crush the opposition, planning would not be done in just three to five minutes; that is simply impossible. From start to execution, it would require at least 24 hours, and constant real-time tracking and modifications are also necessary. Otherwise, how could one influence so many people without a sound? ¡°As for the Abyss Cult, everything seems normal, but that is the greatest abnormality... They¡¯ve even brought an area into the early stages of industrialization...¡± Chapter 430 - 430 432 Gendaya Civilization ?Chapter 430: Chapter 432: Gendaya Civilization Chapter 430: Chapter 432: Gendaya Civilization ¡°Great Shepherd Leader, recently, many of our brethren have fallen into illusions to varying degrees, and...¡± a sacrilegious Priest said with some concern to Sam. ¡°This is just a side effect brought by the sacrilegious Priests. Don¡¯t worry about it. It will disappear once you become Intermediate Priests,¡± Sam said calmly, cutting off the sacrilegious Priest. ¡°For the great Abyss Will!¡± Seeing that the sacrilegious Priest wanted to say something else, but Sam pulled out his trump card, saying just that, which made the Priest who wanted to speak swallow his words back. He could only follow and shout, ¡°For the great Abyss Will!¡± Then, he could only watch Sam walk away into the distance and, eventually, with a sigh of resignation, go back first. ¡®Faith is indeed a good tool. It can make a person completely obedient to me, but it also comes with risks. I need to perfect the entire industrial system as soon as possible.¡¯ ¡®Thankfully, having cleared out all the Priests before bought me a lot of time. Otherwise, if I had waited for those betrayers¡¯ soul creatures to come, everything would have been too late.¡¯ ¡®But in this world now, I bet those betrayers are also troubled.¡¯ A smile tugged at the corner of Sam¡¯s mouth; the inheritance in his blood kept flowing ceaselessly into his mind, forming countless pieces of Knowledge and secrets. ¡®Everything starts again, betrayers!¡¯ Looking at the bustling land, as he pushed forward various reforms, the once-decaying domain gradually came to life; only, this new life was precarious, prone to collapse at any moment. ¡°Great Shepherd Leader, the latest mining machine has been completed. At the moment...¡± an excited sacrilegious Priest ran over, eagerly sharing the news with Sam. ¡°That is indeed great news. Praise be to Emperor Black Abyss.¡± Sam¡¯s face was kind and amiable, utterly unlike the madness and distortion inherent in other sacrilegious Priests. In his heart, he wasn¡¯t actually that pleased but became increasingly puzzled and even developed a sense of trepidation. ¡®Abyss Will¡¤Black Abyss Emperor¡ªwho could this betrayer be? Why have I never heard of them, and their name is so peculiar. Their Divine Position is also unclear, and more importantly, this Abyss Demon Net feels somewhat like a personalized System made concrete.¡¯ His industrialization relied on one hand on the Knowledge inherited through his bloodline, and on the other hand, naturally, on exchanging Faith Value through the Abyss Demon Net. As an Awakener who had inherited the Ancient Civilization, he naturally had a profound understanding of divinities, and even had a clear knowledge of what faith was. This was precisely why he could ensure that, although he did not worship the so-called Black Abyss Emperor, he could still maintain his follower Level and Faith Value gained daily. If not for fear of problems, he would be able to produce a tremendous amount of faith in just one day. This was his own ability. After listening to the report from the sacrilegious Priest, Sam knew that he needed to pick up his pace. Although he didn¡¯t have divine servants here, it didn¡¯t mean they wouldn¡¯t come. Because he was a heretic, he had broken free from faith, affecting the plans of the divines, and even the divines that had survived from ancient times might have guessed his situation. ¡®There seems to be another kin to the north also awakening, but it appears the stimuli they¡¯ve received aren¡¯t sufficient. They need a little help.¡¯ Sam, through the tightly closed third eye on his forehead, perceived many things, even though it usually wasn¡¯t open. ¡°The world... is changing.¡± Through the third eye, he sensed a very terrifying existence harboring a massive malice towards them, causing significant problems for the survival and propagation of his entire race. So, he awoke. Without this malice, he wouldn¡¯t have awakened his third eye, nor would he have revived the memories of ancient times. If not for this issue, he might still be the Great Shepherd Leader of the Abyss Cult, working hard for his missionary work. ¡°I need more of my kin, but not just anyone can successfully awaken and revive,¡± he knew how to awaken and even the principles behind it, but the problem was the lack of conditions. Aside from someone in the north already self-awakening, to artificially guide the awakening and revival required extremely high levels of industry, medical standards, and so on. Otherwise, could someone really awaken just by talking about it? As for relying on Divine Power, I fear that would be a death wish. Stealing a little bit here and there wouldn¡¯t be an issue, but if it were used to guide an awakening, I fear the Divine Punishment would come down immediately. To Sam, the Divine are traitors from ancient times, and to the Divine, Sam is a heretic who seeks to destroy the world. There is absolutely no room for reconciliation between the two sides. Industrialization is the first step. Without sufficient power, there is no way to create what he wants. Luckily, this world has faith that can be exploited; otherwise, if it had to be dealt with through interests, Sam didn¡¯t know if he could withstand it. This is what¡¯s known as a blessing in disguise. What he needed to do was not only to eliminate that unknown malice, but also to eradicate all of the Divine. It might be difficult for someone else, but he had sufficient inheritance, he even knew the origin of the Divine. He could easily shield himself from the Divine¡¯s Perception, and he even had the means to sever their faith and cause their downfall. However, he couldn¡¯t do all these things alone. ¡°The world has regressed too much. All of the technology has been buried under faith, no, perhaps it has already been erased,¡± Sam spoke with a sigh. In the memories of his inheritance, he had seen the strength of his people from ancient times. He had thought about searching for bases or laboratories left from the ancient times, or even some light industrial factories, but in the end, he gave up. He didn¡¯t think he could find them, and even if he did, they would just be a pile of scrap metal. Even if those gods hadn¡¯t destroyed them, the ancient times were so many thousands of years ago that, under the weight of years, they may have already ceased to function due to being deeply buried underground. So, he could only start from scratch. Luckily, knowledge is inscribed in the bloodline of every person; as long as they can awaken and revive, everything can be restored. Unfortunately, the shackles of faith made all this impossible. He had lucked out and avoided the gaze of the Divine, which is why he had the chance to awaken and revive. ¡°Once I finish up the tasks at hand, I need to investigate the situation with the Abyss Will¡¤Emperor Black Abyss. The Abyss Demon Net it provides may not be so simple; otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to break free from the faith shackles left by those traitors.¡± Although he also considered this entity to be one of the Divine, it might not be a normal Divine being, but rather some kind of creation. For example, without response or feedback, it would be normal for the Divine not to respond or provide feedback to ordinary people¡¯s prayers. But he was clearly not an ordinary person, in another sense, he was the Divine¡¯s Priest, so even without a response, there should definitely be feedback. Like Divine Power feedback, Divine Arts feedback, and so on. However, this one had none of that, as if it were a dead object. ¡°Perhaps, this Abyss Demon Net is actually the so-called Abyss Will¡¤Emperor Black Abyss, only deified. But because it innately lacks consciousness, it¡¯s essentially a dead object, hence there¡¯s no feedback or response.¡± ¡°Could it be that some control program from an old base has erroneously been deified, and through logical calculations, it became what it is now?¡± A sudden speculation that came to his mind made Sam extremely excited. If it were true, wouldn¡¯t that mean that once he brought the region up to the corresponding level of technology, he could directly access the Divine Country of this Abyss Demon Net and control it using his own authority? ¡°No wonder it¡¯s called Abyss Will. A base¡¯s main control program, and it should be underground too. All of this makes sense now. As for Emperor Black Abyss, perhaps it¡¯s due to transformations over the years,¡± Sam felt like he had discovered a way to break the impasse. ¡°I must find a way to enter the Divine Country of this base¡¯s main control program as soon as possible.¡± Sam was certain; such rigidity could only mean the program was operating normally. In the realm of Divine rules and main control program authority, the latter would have greater power than the former. For after all, the Divine were just one aspect of their technology. Authority, on the other hand, stemmed from higher-level rules. Should a conflict occur, Sam knew that the main control program authority would definitely take precedence over Divine rules. ¡°Survival and propagation, the Gendaya Civilization shall eternally persist, and the traitors will face the punishment they deserve!¡± Sam whispered encouragement to himself. Although his goals were grand, he knew that he was still weak at present and couldn¡¯t afford to expose himself. Chapter 431 - 431 433 Degenerating Eyes ?Chapter 431: Chapter 433: Degenerating Eyes Chapter 431: Chapter 433: Degenerating Eyes ¡°Gendaya Civilization... Three-eyed Tribe...¡± Qin Muye looked at the latest intelligence, most of which was actually obtained from Sam, whose active brain had been captured through the Spiritual Dialysis Technology by the Spirit Monster spies. This technology had just been delivered to the Spirit Monster spies, and could be considered a new product, with a rather limited distribution. ¡°Even when the brain is at rest, it remains active, but without any resulting issues, indicating that the brain has undergone a high degree of differentiation.¡± ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because of that third eye on the forehead.¡± Sam had never been exposed, but as the Spirit Monsters observed, there were many things he couldn¡¯t hide if he wanted to, especially since the Spirit Monsters had made further analyses on the native experimental subjects, gaining quite a lot of information. For example, on the genetic level, who could have thought that a human would have all sorts of encryption in their genes and also possess extreme potential? Once it is unleashed, not everyone will become dragons, but the entire race can reach Tier 6. ¡°No wonder this server is Tier 7, but overall, it performs in such an odd way.¡± ¡°Wait, does this mean that every single person is actually a walking treasure trove of Gendaya Civilization?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized that if he could decrypt it, wouldn¡¯t all the technology of the powerful Three-eyed Clan civilization be open to him? Today¡¯s humans had the third eye on their forehead sealed, and with the existence of shackles of faith, this led to their current plight. According to the intelligence obtained from Sam, Divine beings are nothing more than creations. Therefore, Qin Muye had reason to suspect that Holy Light God, God of Fertility and other Divine beings were actually awakened humans, that is, members of the Three-eyed Clan, and furthermore, very ancient ones. This was quite interesting. Why would a researcher transform themselves into an experimental subject? Qin Muye didn¡¯t believe the Divine beings were a finished project; if they really had no flaws, these Divine beings wouldn¡¯t need so many artificially made ones to stabilize the situation. ¡°One has transformed into an experimental subject and is actively preparing for battle, while another regards it as a traitor.¡± ¡°It¡¯s unclear what exactly happened between them, but one thing is certain, the humans of this world originally had a third eye on their forehead.¡± ¡°This eye is very likely the source of their power, and even the key to the development of civilization.¡± From what leaked from Sam after he was awakened and resurrected as a member of the Three-eyed Clan, it¡¯s clear that the level of this civilization is definitely not low. At the very least, the development of the entire server has reached an extremely high level, and it¡¯s even suspected that the Crystal Wall might be one of their creations. Initially, Qin Muye hadn¡¯t felt it, but now it seemed, if the Divine beings are one of their technologies, then these Crystal Walls seemed a bit like planetary orbit rings. He suspected that perhaps the Gendaya Civilization of ancient times was facing a certain destruction crisis, with the Divine beings being one of their responses, but now it seems they¡¯ve been half-successful. Humankind was preserved, but the original civilization vanished, devolving into its current state. Even to ensure that the crisis wouldn¡¯t recur, the leftover transformed entities intentionally guided the world to its current state. Even the core third eye was forcefully degraded, which is certainly no small feat. ¡°Survival, propagation?¡± Qin Muye thought of the two words that appeared most frequently in Sam¡¯s mind. He had originally thought they were meant to encourage himself, but now they seemed more like words used in some sort of prayer. Just like those priests who, whatever happens, invoke the name of God above, which is probably the equivalent of ¡®damn it¡¯? ¡°Next, we¡¯ll have the Spirit Monsters decipher the encryption in humans. Thankfully, Duke White Frost has already started taking action. It¡¯s uncertain when he will awaken the third eye.¡± Qin Muye actually had another living example, Duke White Frost, the Abyss Mage. After being guided by the Spirit Monsters, it could be due to the slowly resurrecting Three-eyed Clan bloodline heritage within him, so he quickly began to reorganize the entire Duchy. In the nobility, there is a saying, ¡°The vassal of my vassal is not my vassal.¡± ¡°Once Duke Baishuang fully awakens and revives, he should also be subject to the impact of Gendaya Civilization technology. I even suspect that receiving the inheritance could further reshape a person¡¯s values and thinking,¡± ¡°Otherwise, Sam would not have been able to return to normal.¡± Qin Muye never thought about capturing someone to study them. The reason is simple: he truly does not value such things. Capturing them would make no difference¡ªit¡¯s better to use a test subject instead. Indeed, the other party has impressive technological inheritance, but if Qin Muye allows his Spirit Monsters to autonomously decipher it, the information obtained would be much more complete, instead of violently seizing it. Moreover, Sam¡¯s value is far greater than that of a mere test subject. Qin Muye could obtain civilization technology from others, but Sam is the only one at this stage who could help him sever his followers¡¯ idolatry, In fact, Qin Muye is quite unusual. While the other party clearly intends to freeload off him, in ¡°Lord Era,¡± all of Sam¡¯s actions are attributed to his contribution. Perhaps he¡¯s been judged as a hero with lower loyalty? Or is it because all of the other party¡¯s actions have a causal relationship with Qin Muye that they are credited to his contribution? After all, if Qin Muye hadn¡¯t intentionally made it so, Sam couldn¡¯t possibly have achieved what he has today. Therefore, Sam¡¯s actions naturally count as part of Qin Muye¡¯s contribution. If Sam were to turn around and promote the Divine, Qin Muye¡¯s contribution would likely be reduced. He isn¡¯t too concerned about this, as the other party is just an extra piece on the board. If they can help Qin Muye complete the task, that¡¯s great, but if not, it¡¯s no big deal. As for the method to complete this activity, Qin Muye had already prepared a corresponding strategy: destroy the entire server outright. For example, by killing everyone, the Divine would be cut off from worship, then casually deal with the Divine itself, and finally devour the entire world and switch servers¡ªproblem solved. The reason he hasn¡¯t acted yet, using various methods instead, is solely to collect different data and test the entire world, besides exploring the Three-eyed Tribe technology of the Gendaya Civilization. Because there are benefits to be had and preparations needed to be made on this server, Qin Muye hasn¡¯t struck yet; otherwise, why would he have waited until now? It must be said, he has gained quite a lot of benefits, be it resources or other things. This only reinforces his determination to dig deeper into what else might be hidden in this world before devouring it. Take the Gendaya Civilization, for example. If Qin Muye had devoured the world as soon as he arrived, what good would that have done? Would it have made the Crystal Wall of the Endless Abyss a bit harder or added a few hundred layers to the Abyss Layer? But if Qin Muye drains the entire world of its value before devouring it, wouldn¡¯t those things be his anyway? It¡¯s necessary to exploit the value to its maximum. ¡°However, this Gendaya Civilization seems familiar. Could it be another knock-off that ¡®Lord Era¡¯ picked up somewhere?¡± After all, both Magic Continent and the Warlock Dynasty gave Qin Muye a strong sense of imitation. It¡¯s not to say they were poorly made, but rather they gave him a strange sense of de?ja? vu. ¡°It¡¯s probably because of my past life, it¡¯s just been so long I¡¯ve forgotten,¡± Qin Muye felt helpless. His memories had vanished; he definitely could not recall them. And they probably weren¡¯t as memorable as ¡®Heroic Unrivaled,¡¯ so forgetting them was quite normal, unless there was something that could revive all his past life¡¯s memories. This civilization is far less renowned than that of Ancient Greece. Perhaps it was just a fleeting glimpse Qin Muye had seen in a book or on the internet in his previous life. But when it comes to three eyes, he has much clearer recollections of figures like Ma Wangye, Erlang God, and so on, who are quite famous. However, Qin Muye doesn¡¯t believe that such beings would appear in a world modeled after Western fantasy. It¡¯s not like the situation with the Rich Ocean where there¡¯s a melange with the presence of beings like Ma Zu, Poseidon, and other rule-like entities. This world isn¡¯t that high-class. ¡°Now that I think about it, it seems the potential of the initial server far exceeds that of these transferred servers, right?¡± ¡°But what sane person could survive in Magic Continent, home to a 9th-tier progenitor race? Not even those who cheat could manage it, let alone me.¡± Qin Muye only speculated about this. Maybe it was really the case, but he had already transferred servers. If he hadn¡¯t transferred... his grave would probably be three feet high by now. Chapter 432 - 432 434 Soul Communication Across Distances ?Chapter 432: Chapter 434: Soul Communication Across Distances Chapter 432: Chapter 434: Soul Communication Across Distances ¡°Duke, recently your actions seem to have caused quite a bit of discontent among the nobles, they...¡± the butler said hesitantly. ¡°Discontent? Why should they be discontent? As subjects of my duchy, they should obey me, not harbor discontent,¡± the White Frost Duke replied with an undeniable firmness in his voice. ¡°But the Noble Code states...¡± ¡°Forget that damn Noble Code. The Divine are the highest wisdom,¡± the White Frost Duke dismissed it casually, leaving the butler at a loss for words. Afterwards, the White Frost Duke¡¯s gaze drifted over the butler: ¡°Colin, you¡¯ve worked for the White Frost family for thirty years now, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Yes, Your Grace, it¡¯s been thirty-two years,¡± the butler¡¯s heart sank with a thud, as such questions usually preceded either a reward or an accusation. By the tone of it, it didn¡¯t seem like a reward was forthcoming. ¡°Hmm, thirty-two years. So why would you betray me, secretly colluding with those nobles? I am the master you have served for thirty-two years,¡± the White Frost Duke said calmly, sending a chill down the butler¡¯s spine. ¡°Your Grace, please let me explain, I¡¯m not...¡± ¡°No need for explanations, you¡¯re fired. Now you can go serve your Holy Light God,¡± the White Frost Duke interrupted. ¡°Yes, yes, thank you, Your Grace. I will immediately resign and take up a position at the church,¡± the butler inwardly rejoiced, feeling he had narrowly escaped. He assumed he was being asked to become a priest. He hurriedly stood up to leave the study, grateful for the apparent reprieve. But he failed to see the White Frost Duke¡¯s mocking gaze, still thinking himself the influential butler of the White Frost family. Suddenly, a fissure opened on the White Frost Duke¡¯s forehead, and an eye emerged, shining with a thunderous brilliance. The butler didn¡¯t even have time to react before he turned into a puddle of dark gray stains, unrecognizable as having once been a person. ¡°Believers in the Divine, thinking to betray me,¡± the White Frost Duke said calmly, and then continued, ¡°Too bad, I can¡¯t let you go serve the Holy Light God anymore.¡± He had completely destroyed even the butler¡¯s soul, not giving it a chance to enter the Divine Country of the Holy Light God. Of course, the White Frost Duke doubted that his butler¡¯s devotion would have been enough to gain entry anyway. ¡°Those traitors seek true devotion, not the kind you buy with money,¡± the White Frost Duke mocked. As an upper echelon, he knew all too well what these nobles counted as devotion¡ªredemption money or daily prayers. If such acts could be seen as devotion, then the recent widespread Divine Descent wouldn¡¯t have targeted the poor and the serfs but rather the priests and the nobles. ¡°Unfortunately, I am now considered a heretic in their eyes. I must quickly clean up all the traitors¡¯ creations in the duchy, and then get in touch with some of our southern kin,¡± he said. It was only yesterday that the White Frost Duke fully awakened and recovered. The eye on his forehead had only stabilized this morning. He also understood why his awakening was slower than the others; he could sense another member of his Clan with lesser strength. They were probably at the intermediate level, whereas he was different; he had already reached the legendary level, and with the remnants of the Magic God¡¯s divine power, it naturally took him much longer. Fortunately, the awakening had gone smoothly without any incidents. ¡°The distance is too great to make contact through mental perception. Judging by the mental waves they¡¯re emitting, they probably only awoke a few months ahead of me, and it looks like they¡¯ve started to enter the initial stages of industrialization,¡± he concluded. ¡°I need to find a way to have his forces enter the Duchy and cooperate with me,¡± White Frost Duke, of course, knew the adage ¡®the more, the merrier.¡¯ A Legend-level individual might be very powerful, but when faced with the enormous Divine and the Church, he too could feel overwhelmed. Therefore, he naturally needed the help of his kin. During this period, he needed to absorb a great deal of hereditary knowledge from his bloodline. Although he hadn¡¯t awakened previously, he had already been influenced by his inheritance, allowing him to reform the entire Duchy. Right now, at this critical moment, he could not afford any mistakes. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have directly killed the steward; after all, he was a valuable chess piece. Given the current situation, there was no way to use him, so he had to execute him to deter others¡ªas the other Nobles might get restless and who knows what they would do. As a member of the Nobility, he naturally knew what kind of character the Nobles had. If he failed this time, they would surely plunder a great deal of benefits from him. In the past, he might not have cared, but after his awakening, he not only wanted to overthrow the gods but also aimed to bring the Three-eyed Tribe back into the world, to break this stagnant state of affairs. Hence, his Duchy must remain intact¡ªit was his starting point. The news from the north in recent times had not indicated any significant movements from the Nobles or Priests, so he could be confident that the probable awakened kin of his was not one of the Great Nobles, which made the situation extremely dangerous. Thus, he had to hold his ground. ¡®Honor survival and reproduction, my people!¡¯ A voice suddenly emerged in White Frost Duke¡¯s mind, sounding somewhat aged. ¡®Honor survival and reproduction, you¡¯ve actually created a Mind Amplification Device; it seems your situation is much safer than I imagined.¡¯ White Frost Duke didn¡¯t feel surprised or shocked; he knew he was in communication with a fellow clansman from the Three-eyed Tribe. He had not yet attained the knowledge of the Mind Amplification Device through his inheritance, but he was aware of it through common sense. ¡®Yes, I used the shackles of faith created by those traitors to control a group of people, and now that I have taken over an Earl¡¯s Domain, we are entering the early stages of industrialization. I think it¡¯s urgent to build a Gene Decryption Device that can awaken our people,¡¯ Sam said. ¡®It¡¯s not going to be easy. The resources required for the Gene Decryption Device are probably beyond our means to mine at the moment. Can you use the Mind Amplification Device to estimate the straight-line distance between you and me? If it¡¯s close, come directly to White Frost Duchy, I am the Duke here,¡¯ said White Frost Duke directly. ¡®Thank you for your kindness, kin, but I fear the distance is quite substantial. I haven¡¯t heard of White Frost Duchy, and gathering together might not be wise. Those traitors have dispatched soul creations to wipe us out. You must not expose yourself. You have a higher starting point than I do; if I fall, you may be able to go further,¡¯ Sam said after a pause. After using the Mind Amplification Device for investigation, he realized that the distance was too great, and thus had to decline. ¡®Alright, kin, take care of yourself. You awakened before me; what caused you to break through the shackles of faith and awaken? I became aware because of...¡¯ White Frost Duke briefly summarized the situation regarding Dionysus¡¯ Book of Wisdom. ¡®No feedback, no reaction? It seems to be the same scenario as mine. My situation arose because of...¡¯ Sam did not conceal anything and straightforwardly mentioned the Abyss Demon Net. ¡®It seems you¡¯ve thought of it too. It might be that a base¡¯s Main Control System was swept up by that group of traitors¡¯ Cradle Plan. It is a positive development. Once they¡¯ve converted themselves into beings of faith, they lose their status as members of the Three-eyed Clan. In terms of authority, we surpass them,¡¯ ¡®If we can find this base, we might be able to take control of the situation. However, it may be due to the sheer passage of time or for other reasons, even with the Mind Amplification Device, we cannot trace the location of the Main Control System¡¯s base,¡¯ Sam shared all his speculations with White Frost Duke from the past few days. The Three-eyed Clan, they wielded powerful spiritual powers and joined the Mind Network upon birth. Everything was so wonderful; everyone was open and honest, with no lies or sins¡ªthere was only shared development. It was also for this reason that their hatred for the traitors exceeded even the sorrow of their race¡¯s degeneration. They could accept their own failure but could never tolerate the betrayal of their kin. ¡®Could it be part of the Cradle Plan?¡¯ White Frost Duke asked. The Cradle Plan referred to the code name for the experiment project of the Divine¡ªthe gods¡ªbut they were unclear about the details of the situation because their bloodline inheritance had not mentioned it. ¡®I¡¯m not sure, but I will continue to investigate. Even if it¡¯s part of the Cradle Plan, we may be able to uncover what happened back then,¡¯ Sam replied since their bloodline inheritance was limited in what it conveyed. Perhaps there had been problems in the past, but their inheritance clearly remembered the existence of certain betrayals¡ªit was as if someone had surgically cut out the detailed intelligence. Chapter 433 - 433 435 Is the Conspiracy So Open and ?Chapter 433: Chapter 435: Is the Conspiracy So Open and Aboveboard? Chapter 433: Chapter 435: Is the Conspiracy So Open and Aboveboard? ¡°Is this mind fluctuation that spans half the world really not a big deal?¡± Qin Muye¡¯s eye twitched, he hadn¡¯t expected these two Three-eyed Tribesmen to use their mental connection so openly. ¡°To be honest, being open about it is one thing, but you could at least encrypt it. Having this direct conversation makes me feel like you two are chatting in the living room instead of being heretics chased by the Divine.¡± Through the conversation of these two, Qin Muye also learned quite a bit of information, such as the two sandboxes he casually threw out being mistaken for some kind of main control system. ¡°So is their Technology Civilization advanced or not... If it¡¯s advanced, they don¡¯t even know to hide mental fluctuations, not to mention there¡¯s no encryption. But if it¡¯s not advanced, then the mind amplification device they made can actually allow a low-level native¡¯s spiritual power to span half the world.¡± It¡¯s also fortunate that the Divine cannot come to the Main Material Plane, and their messengers are mass-produced industrial goods, otherwise, with the way these two behave, it¡¯s hardly any different from conspiring loudly. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s a social structure issue; it seems I need to have Spirit Monsters reassess the Gendaya Civilization situation.¡± Qin Muye guessed that perhaps it¡¯s because of the other side¡¯s different social structure, such as a communal society or something akin to Insect Nest thinking, that there are no protection or concealment measures. Just like the power poles of modern civilization¡ªimportant yet common. For the Three-eyed Clan who dominate the whole world, there is no need to hide them, unlike Qin Muye¡¯s Magic Network that requires protection against enemies, so both hiding and encrypting involve a high level of technology. Because it is not needed, it does not exist. Otherwise, it does not explain a gaping hole in a highly developed civilization that begins to collapse from within, forming traitorous Divine beings¡ªa point sufficient to show that external forces are simply unable to destroy the Three-eyed Clan. This civilization is a huge and robust fortress from the outside, so it gets destroyed from within. ¡°This involves an important question: why would former members of the Three-eyed Clan like the Holy Light God betray their own kind? This is crucial.¡± ¡°It probably has to do with the hidden beings that want to ¡®count one¡¯s chickens before they hatch¡¯.¡± Qin Muye knew Sam and Duke Whitefrost didn¡¯t break free from the shackles of faith on their own¡ªit happened inexplicably, without any psychological process. If it was because of Qin Muye¡¯s Abyss Demon Net sandbox or the Chaos Magic Sandbox? That doesn¡¯t make sense, but there is definitely a connection. Otherwise, both the Abyss Cult and other Abyss Mages would have broken free as well, but clearly, apart from the first two who gained freedom, the rest are still operating normally within the sandbox. So, at this stage, there are only two of the Three-eyed Tribe people. This is a big problem. To say they have some special qualification is also implausible¡ªit¡¯s too much of a coincidence that whichever one Qin Muye chooses is the right one. It can only mean that this being behind the scenes seems to have triggered some condition. ¡°Survival and reproduction?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but think of the topic these two mentioned, the specifics of which needed to be found in the bloodline heritage of the Three-eyed Tribe. Perhaps asking the Holy Light God would yield answers, but the Divine Country of the enemy had been in a state of readiness for who knows how long, and going there would mean a full-scale assault. As for other lesser Divine beings, don¡¯t even think about it¡ªthey are artificially created and have no clue whatsoever. ¡°Forget it, who knows what that thing is, it¡¯s intangible and I can¡¯t even grab it. What I need is the Gene Decryption Device, which can restore humans back to Three-eyed Tribespeople. I need to find a way to get my hands on it, otherwise, the genetic analysis by the Spirit Monsters is a bit slow.¡± ¡°The difficulty is rather high, though, without a good reason to extract the information. And neither Sam nor Duke Whitefrost is likely able to produce it at this stage.¡± The two of them are not Qin Muye, who could create high-end equipment at will; what is required is the overall environmental level, not just individual capability. Even with all the knowledge of their heritage in their heads, if the basic industry can¡¯t keep up, it¡¯s all for nothing. That¡¯s why they reform and develop the powers they belong to, to catch up with industry. The members of the Three-eyed Clan are not like fantasy or immortal Cultivators who can directly refine anything they want¡ªthey possess a vast civilizational system. ¡°This is tough to handle, Given the situation, by the time the Spirit Monsters get the blueprints and data for the Gene Decryption Device, the research lab might have already decrypted it. I¡¯m even considering going into battle myself,¡± Qin Muye complained. But in the end, he didn¡¯t actually take to the field himself. Indeed, his involvement would make things faster¡ªtaking at most ten to fifteen days, or even as soon as three to five days to resolve. But then... there would be no then. To Qin Muye, this was but a minor assignment; whereas, for the Spirit Monsters, it was a priceless experimental experience. That¡¯s why Qin Muye let go and devoted himself to studying Troop buildings. This was essentially his main task. As for the Divine beings, there were also Spirit Monsters handling that. However, since discovering that Divine beings were merely one of the technological assets of the Three-eyed Clan, focus on this aspect gradually decreased. It would be more efficient to study it after obtaining the technology of the Three-eyed Clan. Feeling one¡¯s way across the river by groping stones is not the same as conducting in-depth research after learning. ¡°I¡¯d better manage these Troop buildings properly, I¡¯ve roughed out a bit of a clue,¡± Qin Muye quickly put these thoughts out of his mind. The task he was now undertaking was of great importance; probably only comparable to the original project of artificially creating Champion Level troops. His true rise to power began with the widespread creation of artificial Champion Level troops. From then on, Hero units were never in short supply under Qin Muye¡¯s command, which enabled his prosperous development. While others were struggling with insufficient manpower, Qin Muye had already achieved autonomous production of Hero units. What he was doing now was the same. He intended to decode one of the most core abilities in ¡°Lord Era,¡± the recruitment of Troops. No matter what kind of Lord, they all needed Troops, even if they were strong in their own right. Of course, without Troops, it¡¯s likely they wouldn¡¯t be able to grow stronger and would have died at the hands of wild monsters long ago. ¡°It¡¯s a bit challenging as it involves the rules, but thankfully the Abyss Dragon Country has provided substantial data and ideas, otherwise I¡¯d have gained nothing.¡± The previous creation of Champion Level artificial troops had assistance, unlike now, where he was starting from scratch. It was already good that he had any breakthrough. He had already dismantled who knows how many Troop buildings. Apart from studying Troop buildings, Qin Muye also had to study Resource buildings. After all, both were quite similar; the former could rely on Troops to generate corresponding Resources, while the latter could materialize Troops through Gold Coin. The word ¡°science¡± simply cannot describe the buildings in ¡°Lord Era.¡± These two are just the most basic buildings; there are also special buildings and Epic buildings to consider. ¡°Come to think of it, could the greatest value be these unscientific buildings on my territory?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized. In the past, he did indeed modify Spirit Monsters, but such modifications didn¡¯t involve the core operation. It was more like a replacement, akin to changing batteries in a remote control. Being able to change batteries doesn¡¯t mean understanding how the remote operates. Of course, at that time, he didn¡¯t have the capability to conduct in-depth research. After all, this was an analysis of the core of ¡°Lord Era.¡± If he succeeded, it was likely he would take not just the territory but also all these buildings with him. These buildings were incredibly miraculous, almost akin to conjuring things out of thin air. However, Qin Muye figured it wasn¡¯t an act of creation from nothing as cost factors were involved. He didn¡¯t believe that ¡°Lord Era¡± would make a losing deal. At least, there must be unknown benefits that he was unaware of. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s this world itself?¡± Qin Muye speculated. Considering the unknowable nature of such a large entity as ¡°Lord Era,¡± what might be of interest would probably not be the Lords themselves, but the worlds they inhabit. After all, for the server, every event is designed to stir up chaos. During this process, it might be extracting some extremely special things as profits. However, ¡°Lord Era¡± would not reveal these things, just as Qin Muye would not explain why he wants something when he sends terminators like the Skeleton Soldiers to collect it. You just need to focus on your work. ¡°No wonder they implement a strategy akin to raising gu, because it¡¯s not worth much,¡± Qin Muye pondered whether it was just the people from his world who were drawn into ¡°Lord Era¡± to become Lords, or if more worlds had encountered this situation. So it doesn¡¯t matter who wins, as long as they can work, that¡¯s enough. Chapter 434 - 434 436 The Mad Divine ?Chapter 434: Chapter 436: The Mad Divine Chapter 434: Chapter 436: The Mad Divine ¡°The God of Magic... has gone insane???¡± Qin Muye¡¯s face was a picture of shock, ¡°What¡¯s going on? How did things get crazy all of a sudden? It didn¡¯t seem so serious before.¡± In the past two months, the White Frost Duchy had been using Abyss Mage techniques and Three-Eyed Clan technology to continuously reform the minds of those priests who claimed to be mages¡ªand it actually worked. As the priests of the God of Magic gradually shifted their faith, it caused violent changes in the deity. The Spirit Monster spies had already reported back, saying that numerous unexplained disturbances and mutations had appeared within the God of Magic¡¯s Divine Country, even the deity itself was impacted. But no one expected the God of Magic to lose its sanity because it couldn¡¯t withstand the strain. According to intelligence relayed by the Spirit Monsters, the entire Divine Country had turned into an extremely hostile environment, and the God of Magic itself had assumed a form of chaos. Clearly influenced by Chaos Magic, the approach of the White Frost Duke was simple: teach Chaos Magic to distort the mages of the Magic Church, without changing their faith, but rather altering their cognition, leading to incompatibility when the God of Magic received faith offerings. The disturbances and mutations a while ago were the consequences of this incompatibility, but it wasn¡¯t without remedy. If the deity could adjust quickly enough and keep up with the changes of the Abyss Mages, then stability could soon be restored. However, the White Frost Duke was an awakened member of the Three-Eyed Clan and had a profound understanding of deities. If it had been an Ancient God like the Holy Light God, transformed from the Three-Eyed Clan, they indeed could have repaired themselves instantly. But these artificially constructed, third-rate deities had no clue what was happening. Until the overload of the Divine Country, it was all too late. Impacted by the chaos of Chaos Magic, the core Divine Position of Magic was thrown into disarray, inducing an uncontrollable state in the Divine, Divine Fire, and more. Hence, as the main entity, the God of Magic naturally went insane. ¡°Something is not right. Chaos Magic alone couldn¡¯t possibly drive a deity to madness. It would be more likely if the entire Chaos Magic Sandbox were thrown into it, but Chaos Magic itself is merely a way to manipulate energy.¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t have such a big ego to claim all the credit for himself, so theoretically, it shouldn¡¯t be the damn Chaos Magic he created that drove the God of Magic insane, it must be the White Frost Duke. ¡°In terms of deploying Gendaya technology, the White Frost Duke was more efficient than Sam, at least the duke managed to achieve initial industrialization of the entire White Frost Duchy in such a short time, even creating thermal weapons capable of targeting Level 3 beings. This was like bringing down the hammer on the whole world.¡± ¡°What¡¯s he up to this time, targeting the God of Magic?¡± Under normal circumstances, what they should be doing now is lying low instead of making such a high-profile move against the God of Magic. If that attracts the attention of the other gods, all their efforts could be wasted. Qin Muye was also monitoring the gods and their messengers, especially since the Divine Envoys¡¯ growth rate was quite fast. Apart from a few who were Transcendents by birth, those who had experienced Divine Descent had their strength boosted to around Level 3. They might be called Divine Envoys, but they were not the deities themselves. Naturally, they couldn¡¯t simply become advanced in one day and legends in three days. Gaining strength still required a gradual process, depending on the physical quality of the host of Divine Descent. Of course, they didn¡¯t care about the lives of the poor and the serfs, but they needed to survive. If the host of Divine Descent died, they would have to return to the Divine Country. If their mission to eliminate heretics was accomplished, then it¡¯s all good, but if they returned without success, they would likely face punishment. But the world is so vast, who knows where those heretics are? Most Divine Envoys are not in the countryside; they¡¯re concentrated in major cities. The area where Sam resides is not a major city but a smaller locale, so these Divine Envoys probably wouldn¡¯t care about it. Even if they did come by, they would just disdainfully look around and then leave. On the other hand, the White Frost Duke had become quite conspicuous, having dealt with who knows how many groups of people by now. ¡°Could it be they¡¯re setting up to catch everyone in one fell swoop?¡± Qin Muye pondered the matter. Killing them all one by one would take too much time and energy. It would be easier if they all gathered in one place. ¡°It¡¯s not impossible, but their thermal weapons still seem pretty crude, only effective against Level 3 beings. Even if all those Divine Envoys were Level 3, there¡¯s still the Divine Church to consider. Their Transcendents are not of this level.¡± If the White Frost Duke is indeed confirmed as a heretic, it won¡¯t just be a single Divine Envoy sent by Divine Descent that comes, but all the churches pouring out, and most of the nobles will send soldiers to aid. After all, this is about making an impression in front of the divine, and no matter how difficult, everyone wants to show their face. In everyone¡¯s fixed impression, noble wars don¡¯t result in deaths; even the White Frost Duke probably wouldn¡¯t be harmed, at most, they would simply divide benefits and reduce him to a duke in name only. Who wouldn¡¯t want to participate in such a win-win situation? However, these were just Qin Muye¡¯s speculations; he didn¡¯t know the actual situation, nor did he need to concern himself with it now. What he should do was to visit the Divine Country of the Magic God to check out the situation. At the very least he had to collect firsthand data. Otherwise, sending the Spirit Monsters might take too long, and they might not be able to collect as comprehensive data as he could. ¡°Prepare to set out, we need to collect the data as quickly as possible before the Holy Light God and other divine beings notice there¡¯s a problem,¡± Qin Muye said helplessly. Tian Qi quickly prepared everything Qin Muye needed for the trip and then delivered him directly into the Divine Country of the Magic God through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel. ¡°Divine Power and the Power of Faith have mixed together, the conversion and containment have failed.¡± Upon entering the Divine Country, Qin Muye¡¯s first impression was chaos. Normally, the Power of Faith shouldn¡¯t appear inside a Divine Country; it should transform into Divine Power before it does so. Through these intertwining energies, Qin Muye saw the massive divine being situated at the center of the Divine Country. It had completely lost its human form. It sat upon the throne of the divine, like a gorgeously rotten flesh, continuously uttering strange murmurings. Qin Muye recognized immediately that the mutterings weren¡¯t chaotic prayers but rather spells from Chaos Magic, though they were extremely disordered. ¡°Can changes in faith really have such a huge impact on a divine being?¡± Qin Muye was astonished and then slowly approached the insane Magic God. Although he didn¡¯t know what magic in this world amounted to, it did indeed exist as a divine position. ¡°This is really... interesting,¡± Qin Muye kept observing the Magic God. If you said there was a problem, that certainly wasn¡¯t the case; although it had lost its reason, whatever had to operate still did. Like being still able to respond to believers, reflecting Divine Power, but the process inevitably carried some things that shouldn¡¯t be there, like the Power of Faith. Normally, everything that gets reflected back to believers is composed of pure Divine Power. But now, because most of the mechanisms of the Divine System have issues due to conflict, the feedback process brings along the untransformed, unpurified faith as well, which causes the priests to go mad too. But due to the nature of faith, devotion increases, creating a vicious cycle; the divine goes mad, the followers go mad, and they contaminate each other. ¡°A divine being without reason, the news should not have spread just yet. Shadow, arrange for someone to maintain the appearance of the Divine Country from the outside to prevent other divine being from seeing it, hide it as long as we can, I need time to study this insane deity,¡± Qin Muye said. Qin Muye wanted to understand why a change in faith could have such a large impact on a divine being. This situation was very rare and felt to him like a seemingly strong entity dying from indigestion, which was unscientific. He had thought that the worst-case scenario was toxic faith changing the divine being¡¯s nature, or something similar to transforming a divine position, but to go directly insane was beyond Qin Muye¡¯s expectations. Normally, a Magic God who has been worshipped by Abyss Mages would become something like a God of Chaos or some other unusual divine being, not result in the entire system becoming dysfunctional. ¡°I can only say this is fitting for an unfinished project, full of pitfalls.¡± The divine beings themselves were an unfinished experiment of the Gendaya Civilization; it was normal for them to have issues, or else they wouldn¡¯t have resorted to artificial divine beings to stabilize things. ¡°But such a huge project, what were those Three-eyed Clan up to?¡± Qin Muye wondered. He speculated that the divine being project was just part of their plan, and from the conversation between the White Frost Duke and Sam, this project was called the Cradle Plan. Just by the name, it¡¯s impossible to guess what it entails, a giant cradle perhaps? Chapter 435 - 435 437 When the Era Impacts Faith ?Chapter 435: Chapter 437: When the Era Impacts Faith Chapter 435: Chapter 437: When the Era Impacts Faith [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°Well, perhaps he doesn¡¯t need to promote it. Once the greedy Nobles learn of this, they are bound to develop grudges and doubts about the Noble War. Even those motivated by greed may plot using the same tactics.¡± ¡°Shadow, find a way to control some Nobles to emulate the White Frost Duke. Let¡¯s add fuel to the fire,¡± Qin Muye thought of the inevitable chaos and internal strife among the Nobles once decorum collapsed. ¡°Next, we shall see how the Divine beings react. Oh... they only have violence as a solution. If they deal with the White Frost Duke, the matter is likely to be resolved.¡± ¡°The first one to go mad should be the War God, as the concept of Noble War has been completely subverted. Just uncertain when the allied forces will surround us.¡± ¡°The old order... understood. The reason for the insanity of Divine beings has been found.¡± ¡°It seems it really is a matter of behavior. Why didn¡¯t my previous actions trigger a backlash from the Divine beings?¡± ¡°Contact those Spirit Monsters hiding in other Divine Countries. Ask if there have been any changes in their Divine Country and Divine beings.¡± ¡°The Magic God was the first. Because his Divine Position is special, he can only be influenced through the changes in his followers, but it¡¯s not the same with other Divine beings.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right. Why didn¡¯t the shaping of the Abyss Cult and Abyss Mages trigger a backlash from the Divine beings before? Is it because of my methods?¡± ¡°Then, after the White Frost Duke leads the charge to shatter the Noble War, will this be promoted?¡± Qin Muye pondered. ¡°No wonder the Divine beings kept the Main Material Plane stagnant like dead water. Once this dead water stirs, society begins to develop, and they won¡¯t be able to understand or keep up with the times, inevitably leading to their insanity.¡± ¡°The nature of Divine beings actually turns out to be like this, truly bizarre.¡± ¡°Yes, Master, I will arrange it as soon as possible, but there might be issues with the War God and the God of Etiquette...¡± Shadow hesitated. ¡°So, the White Frost Duke¡¯s aggression, his expansion of territory and the addition to the Divine Country are but a ruse. His actual aim is to stir the stagnant waters and then strike at the Divine beings.¡± ¡°Halt the experiment first. Lock them in the Prison, and let¡¯s see how things unfold later. Redirect our forces to decipher the Genetic Lock of the Three-eyed Clan,¡± Qin Muye pondered for a moment and decided to put it aside for now. After all, he wasn¡¯t lacking that bit of data. ¡°If the fighting continues, many more Divine beings are bound to go mad.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no surprise that he¡¯s a remnant of a highly advanced civilization, carrying a wealth of inherited Knowledge. Coupled with his identity as a Duke and his audacity, his actions are indeed radical.¡± ¡°Even if the White Frost Duke dies, restoring the bizarre practice of Noble War to its former state would take decades, if not a century.¡± ¡°All it takes is a tiny, insignificant rumor.¡± ¡°Master, the White Frost Duchy has deployed its troops¡ªit¡¯s an unannounced attack, and they are not playing the Noble¡¯ game. They¡¯ve directly started Slaughter, completely disregarding the Noble Code.¡± ¡°Master, there are issues with the War God and the God of Etiquette. Their body structures are showing significant instability, with some regions even mutating similarly to the Magic God and undergoing expansion. Similar faith leakage is also occurring within their Divine Country.¡± The White Frost Duke¡¯s actions are considerably harmful. However, it also turns out to be a blessing, as Qin Muye¡¯s Contribution is increasing, albeit slightly, with an extremely small percentage. But the White Frost Duke is different, shattering the existing old order right from the start. For Qin Muye, it¡¯s sufficient. After all, he doesn¡¯t need to act personally. Then, the Magic God who had gone insane suddenly moved, without any warning, as if he had just had enough rest. Their trampling of the Noble War etiquette is akin to redefining the rules, as one must either follow the White Frost Duke¡¯s rules or die, thereby directly shaking the God of Etiquette. Nobles are greedy; winning in the Noble War earns some wealth, but winning in a real war earns everything from the loser. It¡¯s clear to them which is more beneficial. Nobles are greedy, but not foolish, and they have their doubts. It¡¯s just that there was no precedent, though Sam did set one. However, it was controlled by Qin Muye and not known to others, with its scale not as significant as the White Frost Duke¡¯s; hence, not widely spread and therefore did not provoke Divine backlash. Soon, the Spirit Monsters¡¯ intelligence had converged, revealing that a vast number of Divine beings were experiencing corresponding issues, and there were definite degrees of mutation. Through this incident of Divine beings going mad, Qin Muye completely understood the operating patterns of the Divine. Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled. From the current standpoint, the origin and structure of this world¡¯s Divine beings might have undergone even deeper changes. They didn¡¯t seem to be purely based on faith but rather resembled rules or rigid programs. Even though Divine beings themselves possessed self-awareness, their Divine Positions were just like this. Qin Muye knew that once certain rules were broken, the cost to repair them could be hundreds of times greater. To make the originally stagnant waters boil, even just a little. Thus, Qin Muye could observe the anomalies of the Divine beings on a deeper level... and, by the way, sell some more military arms. Well, just incidentally, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t know what to do with the numerous outdated versions of military arms filling up his warehouses; dismantling them wasn¡¯t worth it, but now war had broken out, so it was a good time to clear inventory and at least recoup some costs. Sam failed to see this point. Even though his thinking had been changed, he still couldn¡¯t look at things as far away as the Duke of White Frost could, which was why, for now, although he temporarily led in industrialization over the Duke of White Frost, he would soon be overtaken. Divine Positions were predetermined, but behaviors could change. This was true even for Priests. Therefore, even in the early stages of industrialization, one could harness a vast number of soldiers, something Sam was far inferior at. His methods were not as straightforward as those of the Duke of White Frost, or to put it another way, Qin Muye¡¯s approach was to fight Magic with Magic, using religious means so as not to trigger any problems. In terms of territory or plundering resources, Sam¡¯s power was far inferior. Whether it was war or etiquette, there hadn¡¯t been any changes for countless years. This was the true unchangeable ancestral law, even recorded in the scriptures of various Divine beings, with almost every scripture proclaiming the legitimacy of Noble warfare. In contrast to Sam, who was covertly developing, the Duke of White Frost forcefully integrated the entire Duchy using thunderous methods, and even used the Abyss Mage group disguised as the Magic Church to strike at other Divine Churches throughout the country, leaving only an empty shell of a Magic Church that had long been under his control. If not for Qin Muye¡¯s extensive intelligence network, one might have thought it to be an accident or coincidence. A war that was completely outside of the rules. A transformation targeting Divine beings was unfolding right under Qin Muye¡¯s eyes. Who could have imagined that a Duke who didn¡¯t play by the rules was actually targeting those high and mighty gods? Because their Divine Positions were fixed, to put it another way, it was as though the Main Material Plane was transforming an old-fashioned mobile phone into a smartphone, but as systems, the Divine beings simply couldn¡¯t adapt... and that¡¯s why problems arose. The reason was simple: industrialization was a hungry beast that couldn¡¯t be satiated by mere development; if it couldn¡¯t be fed, it would turn to cannibalism. After connecting both pieces of intelligence, Qin Muye overturned his previous belief that the madness of the Magic God was due to faith. The warfare of the War God wasn¡¯t a bloody conflict; it was an elegant Noble war, where no one died, no blood was shed, and there was none of that brutality. At this moment, Qin Muye suddenly understood why the Divine beings were going mad¡ªit was because they couldn¡¯t adapt to the new era. There was no reason at all for them to be interconnected. Qin Muye narrowed his eyes, ¡°It seems that it wasn¡¯t due to incompatible faith that the Magic God went mad, but rather, it was due to behavior.¡± This message was sent from the Divine Research Laboratory, providing not only a brief Introduction but also a wealth of data. How had they deployed troops, crashed the Magic God¡¯s system first, then attacked other Nobles¡¯ territories? What was the logic behind it? Qin Muye couldn¡¯t guess what the other side wanted to do. For Qin Muye, who was recording data across the Divine Country and delving deeper into his observations, the situation suddenly became puzzling. What was going on? If this war were successful, the overall national power of the entire Duchy was likely to rise another level. As for the Priests¡¯ self-serving interpretation of the scriptures, it actually didn¡¯t have any impact. It was akin to making certain deletions and modifications within a software System, rather than directly altering the very foundation of reality. Chapter 436 - 436 438 All Beings Are Under Protection ?Chapter 436: Chapter 438: All Beings Are Under Protection Chapter 436: Chapter 438: All Beings Are Under Protection [Additional garbled content, will be restored by 3:50. If it can¡¯t be restored, open the directory, long-press this chapter to re-download.] ... ¡°Preparation for war, the Cradle Plan, the disappearance of highly advanced civilizations, as well as no longer developing societies, what exactly are the people of the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s Three-eyed Clan guarding against?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not that limitations have disappeared, but rather an overload has caused damage. He is trying to enter the Main Material Plane to correct the mistakes.¡± ¡°From what we can see now, it¡¯s possible that Divine beings truly won¡¯t be crushed by the times but that they will shatter everything that doesn¡¯t conform to the old era, whether it¡¯s people or objects, until the entire civilization is forced back into the cradle they created.¡± ¡°Most faith states are also experiencing corresponding out-of-control situations, luckily the impact isn¡¯t too great.¡± ¡°But if the situation continues to deteriorate, there might be flaws in the Cradle Plan, and we¡¯ll need to resolve them quickly.¡± ¡°And as for bloodline inheritance, it might serve as a form of insurance, but it¡¯s unexpected that accidents would occur.¡± ¡°Without reason, only pure instinct remains.¡± ¡°The limitations that used to be on the Magic God have disappeared? Has some kind of mechanism been triggered?¡± Qin Muye instantly noticed the problem with this colossal Giant God. ¡°There¡¯s quite a number of them, but they should be able to be dealt with quickly.¡± ¡°Faith state number thirteen is out of control; this is really a bad situation.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s said, these manmade Divine beings inherently carry the role of tools to smash the new era.¡± ¡°Fully resolving the Divine defects is unlikely, right...¡± Qin Muye didn¡¯t underestimate the Divine beings, but the technology involved wasn¡¯t so easily perfected, although suppression should be possible. ¡°I never thought that the first to lose control would actually be the divine position of Magic, considering that Magic had long been severed, merely an illusory existence, and its reliance is also on the believers.¡± ¡°I remember that the main faith area of number thirteen is the White Frost Duchy, and the Priest who would be able to influence him must hold high authority and even have a place within the Church.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hope the situation can be resolved smoothly.¡± The Shadow whispered again, and on its pitch-black head, one could see an almost imperceptible void, similar to an eye socket. ¡°Cradle... is it referring to the previous social state?¡± ¡°The Cradle Plan, does it mean to keep the entire civilization in the cradle?¡± ¡°The world outside the cradle is too dangerous; you cannot leave the cradle...¡± The Magic God murmured unconsciously, bursting forth with endless Divine Power chaos. ¡°Heresy, White Frost Duchy!¡± ¡°Heresy, White Frost Duchy!¡± ¡°This Duke of White Frost is indeed very skilled at dealing with Divine beings; it¡¯s just that he seems unaware that after Divine beings go insane, they will go to the Main Material Plane to clean up the source.¡± ¡°This server shouldn¡¯t be called Gods¡¯ Realm; it should be called the Cradle Plan. Everything serves this plan.¡± Qin Muye shook his head, watching the crazed Magic God enter the Main Material Plane in a twisted manner. ¡°This is currently just speculation, but next we¡¯ll see whether the Duke of White Frost or Sam can effectively deal with a mad god. If they can handle it, it indicates other possibilities. If they can¡¯t, then it¡¯s very likely that the Three-eyed Clan regressed to normal humans or even restricted their own civilization¡¯s development as part of their plan.¡± ¡°So, did the believers start having problems first, which then led to the loss of control of number thirteen?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true that inside the cradle is very safe, but what should be done if the civilization has grown?¡± Take, for instance, the Holy Light, Fertility, and other Divine beings who have been sitting on Divine Thrones for who knows how long, their very beings shrouded in Divine Power, turning into unique entities. If others were scared, they¡¯d probably shiver, but if Qin Muye were scared, he might respond by turning around and dealing with whoever scared him with a big confrontational move. According to the information sent back by the Spirit Monsters, the Holy Light God is a radiant humanoid emanating endless Holy Light, sitting unmoving on the throne, with even the divine decrees being extremely brief, seemingly gradually getting sealed away. However, the actions of the Duke of White Frost have broken the original societal state, causing the civilization to develop once again from a state of stagnation. But this civilization had already perished for who knows how many years. Qin Muye knew very little about the Three-eyed Clan of the ancient Gendaya Civilization, after all, those events dated back to an era long past. According to the records of the Holy Light Church, it had been at least hundreds of thousands of years, though it could simply be an exaggeration, or perhaps a means to confuse the timeline and conceal the truth. As for man-made Divines, they might seem free and easy, but in essence, they were nothing more than stabilizers and processors cultivated by the higher Divines. They were still trapped within the Divine Country, even relying on the higher Divines to supply the faith they needed. And if they could not keep up with the times, they would naturally be ground into dust by the era. On the contrary, the mad Divines seemed more like they had broken free from their chains, a pity they were still a part of the cradle project. Many things are probably even unknown to the Holy Light God themselves, as evidenced by the interactions of those two members of the Three-eyed Tribe. Generally, Three-eyed Tribespeople would not transform themselves into Divines, as it would mean losing a lot. Maybe the Divines who had transformed from the Three-eyed Tribespeople managed to overcome the flaws of Divines through the legacy of the Gendaya Civilization combined with years of research. But the new generation of human Divines definitely had not solved these issues, as illustrated by the Magic God. According to the data observed by Qin Muye, the flaws inherent to the Divines had not been resolved and were still present. The moment the Magic God stirred, Qin Muye almost let out a startled quiver, but fortunately, he restrained himself. Otherwise, a true shake of the hand would have meant the immediate disappearance of that whole mass of substance. Even without a humanoid form, this did not hinder the entity¡¯s ability to move. Other powerful Divines, such as those of Fertility and authority, were in the same state, akin to Cultivation that resulted in an immortal stone, or to be more blunt, servers maintaining the cradle project. Qin Muye watched as the Magic God moved and squirmed forward, heading from the center of the Divine Country towards its edges. Qin Muye watched as the maddened Magic God smashed a huge hole in his Divine Country and slowly drifted into the Star Realm, heading for the Main Material Plane. How to develop quickly? Of course, through war. If it were truly a peaceful evolution, it would take much too long; war is a great catalyst that can cause all things to advance rapidly. Now that it was finally complete, it was certainly time to start further surveys of the Main Material Plane and all the Divine Countries. The Three-eyed Tribe were uniquely endowed, not only possessing mind-related Superpowers but also developing a vast civilization through their abilities. Naturally, they would not transform into something flawed. The Divines were exactly in this situation. They did not develop, just like the stagnant Main Material Plane. Upon the Holy Light Throne, the Shadow Giant God beneath the radiance of the Holy Light God spoke softly. He had anticipated the possibility of a Divine losing control when the Divine Country experienced shocks and mutations. However, he had been stabilizing the Divine Country, so he did not survey further. The Shadow Giant God under the Holy Light God kept whispering softly, with information from various detection feedback emerging in his mind. As he whispered, sentence after sentence of prophecy was continuously broadcast by him. He understood that although the overload had damaged the original restriction system, this was also part of the cycle. Since the restrictions were indirectly invalidated, they were to be directly erased. Simultaneously, all the Divine Envoys who had descended on the Main Material Plane and the Priests of every Holy Light Church received his prophecy. Clearly, neither the Duke of White Frost nor Sam, though aware of the cradle project, knew its true content, and even information about the subsequent Divine project was missing. With the Divine decree, the Church and Nobles, previously scattered as sand, began to gather in contemplation. In the education they received, Divines were always the supreme beings. Throughout the process, the cradle was constantly mentioned in his murmurs. After this Divine went mad, many of the previous restrictions dissipated like smoke. At this moment, Qin Muye seemed to understand something. A society stagnant like dead water would never develop and would always remain in the cradle. This was definitely a problem, suggesting that the Bloodline inheritance of the Three-eyed Tribe might have been altered. This was akin to a Thought Steel Seal passed down through generations. Devotion was not guaranteed, but reverence was surely present. Previously, it might have been assumed that it was for the sake of rule that the Divines created such an ignorant and backward Plane, but now it seemed this was not the case. The life of Divines might not be as idyllic as mortals¡¯, for mortals could at least wander around, but Divines were eternally fixed upon their thrones. As for the modifier, Qin Muye had his conjectures. Only those within such a highly advanced civilization could have interfered with it. Chapter 437 - 437 439 The Murmurs of Ancient Faith ?Chapter 437: Chapter 439: The Murmurs of Ancient Faith Chapter 437: Chapter 439: The Murmurs of Ancient Faith [Additional update, the garbled text will be restored at 3:50. If restoration fails, open the directory and long-press the chapter to redownload it.] ¡®Damn... did Money Can Reach God work? I burned through most of my resources trying to find a Hero unit that could help me break the game, and it actually showed up?¡¯ As Chen Mo looked at this native who had come to pledge allegiance, who wore the garments of a Holy Light Priest but was a Three-eyed Mage, and even at Level 57, his heart was ablaze with excitement. ¡°It looks like the White Frost Duchy is done for, and even the neighboring Green Iron Duchy is gone too. We can only lie low for a while,¡± the Duke of White Frost shook his head somewhat helplessly. ¡°We need to leave quickly, otherwise once that lost control faith state appears, it¡¯s definitely going to kill me first,¡± the Duke of White Frost knew that that thing was the Magic God, and he had found some descriptions of the Magic God in ancient texts amidst the chaos of the other¡¯s body. ¡°Dionysus¡¯s high-level Teleportation Magic!¡± ¡°Interference, damn it, this faith derivative generated by the Main Control System can¡¯t even stand up to the other side,¡± sweat poured down the Duke of White Frost¡¯s forehead. ¡°Child, you shouldn¡¯t leave, just sleep well, and all of this will pass.¡± ¡°Chaos Magic Power is overloaded, thankfully the whispering ceased, this means It can¡¯t find me for now. There must be some limitations to it, so how did the other side locate me with what technique?¡± The Duke of White Frost¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°What is that thing?¡± The Duke of White Frost felt a disturbing unease; such a phenomenon was not recorded in the knowledge he had inherited. ¡°You¡¯ve crawled out of the cradle, it¡¯s very dangerous, go back~¡± ¡°A lost control faith state, how is that possible!!!¡± The first time he saw that monster, he couldn¡¯t help but scream out loud, the incredulity in his voice nearly overflowing. ¡°So, the cradle plan is to devolve all tribesmen into an ignorant state?¡± ¡°Everyone, prepare...¡± The Duke of White Frost knew this was a wide-ranging positioning attack, which was why he yelled out, only halfway through realizing not a single person could stand upright. ¡°It might have been born from the carcass of the Magic God, but it¡¯s definitely not the Magic God!¡± The Duke of White Frost stared fiercely at the other side, he didn¡¯t even dare to communicate with Sam now because the other side was only targeting him. ¡°First, I¡¯ll disguise myself as a Priest of the Holy Light God. Sam has passed on quite a bit of blasphemous Priest knowledge to me, and although I don¡¯t have the protection of the Abyss Demon Net to steal Divine Power, it¡¯s no problem to disguise myself using Chaos Magic.¡± ¡°This can¡¯t be, damn, what exactly did the cradle plan do.¡± The Duke of White Frost, regained his composure, sensed a change in expression; he recognized the voice, not the Magic God, not the Holy Light God, but it came from an even more ancient existence, one that protected them, known as Survival and Proliferation, a concept akin to motherhood. ¡°This can¡¯t be, the faith state is very stable, they only succumb to Death, it just can¡¯t be... Wait, the cradle plan, they changed the underlying logic of the faith state.¡± Fortunately, as a Duke who had long held a high position, he also calmed down quickly. ¡°But where is this place?¡± After calming down, the Duke of White Frost began to observe his surroundings; this appeared to be some Noble¡¯s territory. ¡°Zijing Territory? What an interesting name. It seems it¡¯s an Earl¡¯s Domain, but it¡¯s rather intriguing to place a castle on a mountain.¡± The Duke of White Frost looked up, and some kind of constantly twisting flesh and light was squeezing through the Crystal Wall of the Plane. At this moment, he was not within the White Frost Duchy, but rather with a group of people in the capital of the neighboring Duchy, which he had conquered. A myriad of Priests and Nobles were dead, and the bodies of Knights who had not experienced any battle hung from the city walls to deter the private soldiers of these Nobles. Gathering information wasn¡¯t a problem. He quickly collected intelligence and even inquired about which Kingdom the Earl of Zijing belonged to, better to understand his current location. However, regrettably, the massive radiance did not, as he supposed, remain solely upon the Crystal Wall of the Main Material Plane. But he did not let his guard down and cast the spell again. Thousands of miles may be far for ordinary people and even Transcendents of low or intermediate level, but for a Divine being, this distance was nothing. The other side¡¯s voice was gradually becoming clearer. He then witnessed with his own eyes that immense existence seep through the Crystal Wall and fall straight toward him. And now, this being had truly appeared, though not completely. A mad God is still a God. The high-level Teleportation went smoothly and sent him to a plain thousands of miles away. He did not know where this was, but the whispers in his head were fading, indicating that his connection with the mad God was starting to diminish. ¡°` Moreover, with the presence of the divine source of contamination, it was able to spread incessantly. After a simple disguise, he headed towards the noble¡¯s territory. He was not clear about which noble it was, but he knew one thing, if he wanted to lay low for a while, his identity as a duke was not suitable. He could only disguise himself as a priest for now. In his memory, he only knew that this had become like a slogan, that is, survival and reproduction, which they would chant in every exchange. Whistling~ Indeed, he believed it could be some kind of astronomical phenomenon, a reflection of the Star Realm formed by the Crystal Wall project, which was the precursor to the Divine Power project. Back when the Crystal Wall was first established, this phenomenon could indeed be occasionally seen. That sinister malevolence kept erupting towards him incessantly, and the third eye on his forehead desperately collided in a flurry, yet he dared not get distracted. Bang~ The Divine Power project, in essence, was aimed at seeking the existence of this concept. In the midst of casting spells, the Duke of White Frost felt the earth shake beneath him, for the Destructive God had arrived. He never knew that after losing control, a divine being could break its shackles and come to the Main Material Plane. All these were matters of later projects like the Cradle Plan, and he was not a member of the Three-eyed Clan from that era. He only knew what was formed from the bloodline heritage as a new generation of the Three-eyed Clan. He needed to rest for a while. Using high-level Teleportation Magic five times in a row was already extremely lucky. He did not want to risk it a sixth time, because chaos is the core element of Chaos Magic. The first five teleportations were normal, but if the sixth resulted in a random teleport or something like a Magic Burst Technique, that would indeed be quite amusing. He had witnessed it with his own eyes: the mad god fell within the territory of the White Frost Duchy, first decimating the entire duchy. With its massive body crashing down, no one could be spared, and the polluting divine power it emanated while moving ensured there would be no survivors. He naturally carried a large amount of divine power, which would pose no problem if it were within the Divine Realm. Even if bestowed upon believers or subordinate Transcendents, it could enhance their power. But if blatantly exposed on the Main Material Plane, it would cause a massive contamination. He looked up at the chaotic light approaching from afar, with the barely audible murmurings prophesying the imminent approach of the mad god. Mobilizing Chaos Magic, his only option now was to flee through Teleportation Magic. What else could he do? Now, it seemed that his bloodline inheritance was not omnipotent, for many secretive matters were not preserved within it. A piercing sound exploded instantly. Even as the legendary Duke of White Frost, he couldn¡¯t fend off the sound immediately, blood gushed from his seven orifices, and beside him, his guards also fell. Therefore, he also taught himself a lesson. The Duke of White Frost, who had escaped using Teleportation Magic four more times, constantly pondered this issue. He had already traveled fifty thousand miles away, but this was not a safe distance. The mad god¡¯s target was the Three-eyed Clan, and it seemed only he had been discovered. As he pondered how to counter this out-of-control divine, a gust of wind passed, and the Duke of White Frost momentarily lapsed into confusion, not even noticing as the third eye on his forehead, usually tightly shut, opened. One could only say he struck it big. The increasingly clear voice continued to resonate in the Duke of White Frost¡¯s mind. Fortunately, he was fast enough, and thankful that the Chaos Magic had not gone awry. Above the Main Material Plane, a vast shadow loomed overhead. As a high-level Teleportation spell, even he, a legendary Abyss Mage, could not achieve instant casting. As a Chaos Magic practitioner, he needed to weave and mold carefully. Otherwise, even the slightest error could lead to a complete change in the spell. Having done all this, he then went to meet with the Earl of Zijing. ¡°` Chapter 438 - 438 440 The Decaying Divine Country ?Chapter 438: Chapter 440: The Decaying Divine Country Chapter 438: Chapter 440: The Decaying Divine Country [Recovery error message, will restore at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory, long-press the chapter to re-download.] ... ¡°The White Frost Duchy has been destroyed, and numerous Priests are rushing over there. They have already clashed with the Magic God.¡± ¡°But now that they have a vessel, we should try to get our hands on it.¡± ¡°But is it also because the Divine Edict and the Magic God collided?¡± ¡°It¡¯s worthy of a civilization that could develop to such a massive scale within the service of level 7. The Cradle Project¡¯s technical value might just be the culmination of the entire Gendaya Civilization.¡± ¡°Priest Blake, you¡¯re simply a genius. I never thought of such a solution.¡± Chen Mo¡¯s expression was filled with surprise. Although Blake Frost had joined his territory and the loyalty was only five points, the other party spared no effort in giving advice and strategizing for him. ¡°But it can be confirmed; it should be about survival and reproduction.¡± ¡°It¡¯s worth a try!¡± Qin Muye shifted his focus to the two Divine beings in his possession. ¡°Indeed, this server is definitely not meant for resting; it only brings endless troubles that force me to become stronger.¡± Qin Muye just wanted to skate by day-to-day, but it was pushing him forward. ¡°Shadow, prepare everything. Combine the Divine Research Project with the Three-eyed Tribe¡¯s Gene Decryption Project along with the related projects. I¡¯ll take charge personally.¡± ¡°Could it be that one ¡®catching chickens to lay eggs¡¯? But this creates a contradiction. There¡¯s no need for them to do this ¨C it¡¯s like having a split personality.¡± ¡°Divine beings entering the Main Material Plane are deemed dead. Does this mean they can¡¯t resist something on the Main Material Plane or were their bodies prepared for this purpose?¡± ¡°For now, it seems that those Priests haven¡¯t recognized that it was the Magic God, not even identifying the Divine Power. This is quite interesting. They¡¯ve always revered Divine beings but failed to recognize one.¡± ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be, right? A conceptual, intangible existence doesn¡¯t need to do something like this unless the Three-eyed Tribe of the original Gendaya Civilization wanted to create a protective deity similar to the ¡®mother concept¡¯, and then... it went haywire.¡± ¡°Similar to the fall of a Divine being, the Divine Country can no longer receive message bodies emitted by the Divine, hence it, too, is destroyed.¡± ¡°So... has this thing mutated?¡± ¡°So, it¡¯s not just the insane god that¡¯s contradictory; there are many Divine beings. What use is sending Divine Envoys? That¡¯s not how you send people to their deaths.¡± ¡°Was the Cradle Project created for this existence?¡± ¡°Does this mean that the other Divine beings also don¡¯t know that they would go to the Main Material Plane after going mad?¡± ¡°None of those matters, the most important thing is this mad god, who was the Magic God before entering the Main Material Plane but changed after entering, replaced by some other existence.¡± ¡°It¡¯s truly sophisticated technology; even I didn¡¯t notice the true condition of Divine beings.¡± But no matter, it¡¯s an opportunity because after he joined this Earl¡¯s territory, his connection with the mad god¡¯s whispers completely severed. But realistically, they¡¯re all insane; there¡¯s no difference, just a matter of who¡¯s crazier. Besides, he could also temporarily stay here and help the other party deal with those in the territory whose thoughts have been corrupted by faith. Then later, he could proceed with industrialization, and afterward, he would be able to create a Gene Decryption Device. But in reality, Duke Blake Frost was also extremely astonished because he could see all sorts of strange panels, such as his own or that of this territory. But now it¡¯s different, someone has taken over the nest. And the Divine Power emanating from the mad Magic God in the Main Material Plane is quite harmful. And the followers of the Magic God don¡¯t really need to worry, because most of them are dead, and the few that aren¡¯t have gone mad due to the feedback from the faith conduit. Besides, they¡¯re already mad now, having completely become reasoning-defying monsters. It¡¯s estimated that soon, the entire Divine Country will begin to collapse. Looking back at the Magic God¡¯s Divine Country, the copper and iron inside are probably as decayed as wood by now. He wasn¡¯t sure exactly why, but it definitely had something to do with this peculiar domain. There was a slight difference between the two, one was having their brain fried by an excessive amount of faith, and the other was akin to a disease. Even a siege by Tier 6 might not be able to kill the opponent. Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but think of the unfinished Divine project, looking it over carefully, and then considering the Cradle Plan and so on. Qin Muye quickly issued instructions through the Magic Network, feeling that this server was becoming more chaotic by the minute, and if he didn¡¯t intervene, who knows what might happen next. Qin Muye suspected it was a belief from the early Gendaya Civilization, something he knew about from partial information obtained from Duke Frost. After returning to his domain, Qin Muye speculated intentionally, of course, that this referred to the Divine entering in person, not in the manner of a Divine Descent. Qin Muye, reading the intelligence reports, saw that a battle had indeed taken place, albeit with negligible results, as neither priests nor other Transcendent professions could withstand the corruption of Divine Power. Priest¡¯s bodies did contain Divine Power granted by the Divine, but this power was given through the channel of faith and was rendered harmless. All sorts of thoughts continuously spread through Qin Muye¡¯s mind; if the gods knew about this, they definitely would not let their churches go to White Frost Duchy. As Qin Muye pondered, he led his people away from the Magic God¡¯s Divine Country. If it had been before, Qin Muye would not have wanted the Magic God anyway, since a mad tool that spat everywhere was of no use to him, especially since he already had two in his domain. First of all, excluding the Divine, Qin Muye indeed heard the murmurs of a mad god, which sounded as if a mother were instructing an infant. Although it wasn¡¯t clear why this being exhibited behavior akin to split personality disorder, one thing was certain: it lacked a true self, acting more out of instinct and operational logic. While it had lost its rationality, its combat capabilities had increased even more. After the Magic God entered the Main Material Plane, the entire Divine Country began to decay and continuously emanated a foul smell. So he didn¡¯t expose the other¡¯s concealment of their identity. Therefore, he thought, if he could awaken the Three-eyed Clan Bloodline of Earl Crape Myrtle, it would undoubtedly be a boon; even if the other party could annihilate those traitors and rebuild the Gendaya glory, discarding everything to help was not a problem at all¡ªafter all, they were kinsfolk, not a significant issue. As a result, Qin Muye¡¯s Contribution inevitably got affected. All Divine channels of faith were monitored by Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye¡¯s command, thus he naturally obtained firsthand information. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh, then pondered over what exactly this entity that took over the mad god was. He was aware that a divine decree had been issued before, indicating that the heretics were in White Frost Duchy. After the adoption of civilization, this faith gradually disappeared, transforming into a scientific outlook, but it didn¡¯t vanish completely; it turned into a colloquialism for the Three-eyed Tribe, often uttered in everyday speech. This was actual madness at the rational level, driven to insanity, unlike the Abyssal Evangelists under Qin Muye, whose madness was an unstoppable frenzy. The aberration in these two Divines had ceased, and even Qin Muye¡¯s Contribution began to show a decline, indicating that the Divines had begun to act, cleaning up the impact of the recent events. This provided a perfect opportunity to use them as experimental materials. However, the other party was too mysterious, and without a Gene Decryption Device at hand, there was no way to help the other party awaken and recover; thus, he had to put this thought on hold for the time being. It was just a pity that it seemed due to his supposedly low Loyalty, the Lord before him, despite trusting him, had not granted him much authority. As long as certain conditions were met, it would trigger their preset behavior. Regarding the matter of Troop buildings, it could only be delayed for now¡ªas such a large project wouldn¡¯t suffer from a delay of a few months¡ªand it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to study it later in an instance. As for sending followers and Divine Envoys to deal with the mad god, that really was unreliable; even the Magic God in a normal state, albeit belonging to third-rate or artificial Divine beings, still possessed a Tier 7 ¡°shell¡± equipped with the necessary Attributes, Skills, and Talents, it was just less in temperament than Divine entities like Holy Light or Fertility. The main reason was that this domain was too incredible¡ªso astounding that even he, with the technology of the Gendaya Civilization, couldn¡¯t help but marvel repeatedly, as many things within this domain exceeded his understanding. In any case, everything seemed not to be going as smoothly as one would like. Chapter 439 - 439 441 Capturing the Magic God ?Chapter 439: Chapter 441: Capturing the Magic God Chapter 439: Chapter 441: Capturing the Magic God [Additional garbled code; expected to be restored by 3:50. If unable to restore, long-press the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°Get that thing carried back, Black Hand has already made the arrangements, right?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s a Child of Destiny in this world?¡± ¡°Wait, where did the Duke of White Frost go? He mustn¡¯t have died; if he had, there surely would¡¯ve been some reaction from Sam¡¯s side.¡± Qin Muye seemed to remember, certain that the unlucky guy wasn¡¯t dead. ¡°It seems like they plan to transform the Zijing Immortal into a member of the Three-eyed Clan too, that should be reliable.¡± ¡°Simple and crude, I¡¯ll block the gods¡¯ Perception then you make your move.¡± Qin Muye said, as Abyss Power began to emerge in his hand. ¡°It seems the gods have also made a miscalculation.¡± ¡°Look at this state, it¡¯s going to consume a lot of consumables to completely obliterate this mad god, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Honestly, I didn¡¯t expect the Skills of Conscript and Deportation to still be functional,¡± Qin Muye griped. They were like instance rewards; those passive Skills that increased the strength of his Spirit Monsters were mostly gone, and the remaining ones like Reconnaissance Skill, Logistics Skill, and the like were almost all out of commission. ¡°I don¡¯t even know if it¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Everything¡¯s been arranged, he¡¯ll be stuffed into the lab shortly,¡± Demon Blood said after pondering the strategy. ¡°Countering with Divine Power to gradually obliterate the Magic God, good plan, just that it uses a bit too many consumables,¡± Qin Muye observed from a distance a large number of Priests and Divine Envoys carrying out suicide attacks. With every Death, a large amount of Divine Power erupted, shrinking the massive, distorted Divine being bit by bit. ¡°In the territory of the Zijing Immortal, that¡¯s interesting. No wonder the mad god suddenly stopped, it turns out it lost the position of the Duke of White Frost.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect them not to give up; the Duchy of White Frost was reduced to rubble because of this, and he dares to come again...well, he has no choice but to come.¡± ¡°If it really works out, perhaps I could dig up some relics of the Gendaya Civilization; after all, this mission chain is likely based on reality. But can anything really have been passed down from that thing?¡± ¡°Conscript!¡± ¡°That these consumables would willingly come and exchange their lives, that¡¯s quite rare.¡± But this thing wasn¡¯t Shadow Equipment, it was proper Mecha, Demon Statue Level Mecha. In an instant, Demon Blood arrived with his Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters. After the cleanup, and making sure there were no survivors, he lifted the block and afterward returned to the Endless Abyss. But Skills like Scholarship, Enlightenment, Conscript, and Deportation, on the other hand, seemed to have no issues and could continue to be used, for reasons unknown. Fortunately, whether it was the mad god or the former Mother of the Race, there was actually no conscious sense of self; otherwise, it would definitely not have ended so easily, and would have outright attacked the area protected from Perception. As for the remnants of the Gendaya Civilization, Qin Muye didn¡¯t hold much hope; after all, it was just a matter of having his people keep an eye on things, any slight disturbance would be known to him. And the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters, there were thousands of them, densely packed, and due to their size, they practically didn¡¯t leave a single survivor wherever they landed. The reason for using Conscript when coming was simple: to save money. Conscript only requires 100 points of Magic Value, whereas using the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel would consume Resources. And Zijing Immortal, too, saw the Duke of White Frost as a trusted confidant and initiated a vigorous industrialization in Zijing Mountain Territory. As for the Priests, if you say they were strong, that¡¯s not too bad; the average level was around tier 3, but the problem is devotion. Combining intelligence, Qin Muye had reason to suspect that the gods thought the heretic, the Duke of White Frost, had been destroyed, which is why they came to finish the job. It¡¯s just that those consumables might have gotten unlucky; with mechas of tens of thousands of meters, hardly any could survive under a single stomp. Having a territory is a symbol; once inside, it seems that higher beings cannot probe it, just like when the Mother of the Race was rampaging for awakening; no matter how strong, they could not extend their reach into it. That lords could change races was something he had long known; the most classic example should be Feiyun, who transformed his own bloodline into that of the Elf Clan, though exactly which kind of Elf was unclear to him. The process was simple: beat the other party half to death, and then just take them away. Demon Blood acted quickly upon seeing Qin Muye¡¯s concealment, with the shadow of every Frenzy Blood Spirit Monster beginning to wriggle, then climbing onto their bodies like Shadow Equipment. Qin Muye integrated the structure of the Shadow Equipment into the Mecha. Qin Muye¡¯s territory also had this function, but it was only targeted at higher beings. An idea suddenly surfaced in Qin Muye¡¯s mind: in the instance world, he replaced the protagonist, but on the server, he was not¡ªthe likes of Emperor Shen You were the Child of Destiny to the Warlock Dynasty. Qin Muye was actually quite curious about how the other party precisely located the Duke of White Frost. Qin Muye was very wealthy now, but he preferred to save where he could, given that various experimental projects and engineering budgets were all quite costly. The intelligence department quickly sent over the details of the other party. And then, predictably, there was no suspense¡ªthe mad god was pretty resilient, at least tough enough not to cry out under a group beating. Getting them to make money was sure to go smoothly, but asking them to carry out a divine punishment was too difficult; there were definitely some devout believers, but only a small part. If it had been just a Divine Envoy, Qin Muye would not have been too surprised, as their faith was extremely fervent; they would naturally obey the Divine commands, and they wouldn¡¯t really die. Even if they exploded, it was only the carrier that died; their souls would return to the Divine Country. Three minutes later, the mad god was fully dissected, and then, guided through the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel, one Spirit Monster after another was transported back to the territory. The Three-eyed Tribe possessed innate Power, and the third eye on their forehead held spiritual power, but what he was up against was not a single person or force. Now at tier 5, facing a group of tier 7 beings, how long would it take him to reach their Power? A thousand or ten thousand years? What does that mean? It means that most of the devout are actually at the bottom level, and they... have become vessels for Divine Descent by Divine Envoys. Although there was no contact, the other party also did not sense the death of the Duke of White Frost. So, if one can still maintain one¡¯s self, it is because of lack of devoutness, and, in theory, they would eagerly come to make money, but how many would step up when trouble arises? So he was thinking, does this world have such a thing? And if it does, could it possibly be utilized effectively? He was not here for the Duke of White Frost but for this Magic God. He didn¡¯t understand the principle behind it, which seemed more akin to turning things into something resembling a black hole¡ªnothing could be seen and everything would steer around it. All things startling and seemingly illusory... Okay, it¡¯s fake; it¡¯s not as powerful as it seems. Qin Muye was very measured in his actions; he was here to rob, not to kill. Countless animals and plants began to suffer from pollution, with the ground taking on a horrifying appearance. It was the same now; the Duke of White Frost entered the territory of the Zijing Immortal, which also effectively shielded the mad god¡¯s perception of him. For resources that were such unnecessary expenditures, naturally, the more cost-effective methods were chosen. If that were truly the case, Demon Blood felt he might as well bring all the Frenzy Blood Spirit Monsters and commit suicide. Losing one against a thousand is too disgraceful to continue living in this world. It might work against the brainless, but it was practically useless against those with real brains. Watching someone go in, one wouldn¡¯t just wait around like an idiot but would immediately explode the opponent. Because their transformation of race was certainly not done through self-modification but rather through completing tasks triggered in the ¡°Lord Era,¡± step by step, to receive rewards. With the time it would take, one could develop the technology of the Gendaya Civilization, and within a decade or so, possess a Power capable of slaughtering Divine beings. As soon as it came into contact with the air and was no longer restrained by Qin Muye, a wisp of Abyss Power rapidly expanded, instantly turning the entire area into an Abyssal ecology. While both were being punished, the duration of their imprisonment was not the same. The reason Qin Muye didn¡¯t use Deportation was because the Spirit Monsters were too large and were still carrying the mad god¡¯s body; actually deporting them would cause trouble if they landed in a cluster of buildings. But this should also not be a simple matter; it¡¯s estimated that one would have to complete quite a number of task chains. And to say that these things are external? Is murdering with one¡¯s fists more skillful and using a weapon shameful? You can¡¯t expect thousands of Spirit Monsters, comparable to 7th tier, to gang up on a 7th tier mad god and manage only to fight to a draw, can you? One hit from a Spirit Monster, followed by a 3,000 meter Mecha broadsword, and the opponent would still have the strength to resist? Chapter 440 - 440 442 The Great Book Library Hidden in the ?Chapter 440: Chapter 442: The Great Book Library Hidden in the Eyes Chapter 440: Chapter 442: The Great Book Library Hidden in the Eyes [Additional update error message, 3:50 recovery, if unable to recover please open the directory and long press to re-download this chapter] ¡°I have to say, the technology itself is quite impressive. We could further explore this Great Book Library. If successful, we might develop an entirely new growth model.¡± ¡°But upon closer consideration, this civilization seems very scientific, yet it somehow appears not scientific at all?¡± ¡°However, this is a good sign, at least we have some experience for future large projects. You can¡¯t always only work on small research projects all your life. If the situation hadn¡¯t changed, taking your time with the research would have been fine.¡± Qin Muye knew that without his peculiar abilities, it really would have been impossible to decode the genetic locks of a civilization in such a short time. ¡°It really is a completely different structure.¡± ¡°I just wonder whether to drive the God of Etiquette insane eventually, since the Magic God entered the Main Material Plane crazily before. If so, that would require some time.¡± ¡°After leaving the Main Material Plane, it actually resulted in loss of activity and death.¡± ¡°Your progress is a bit slow, considering how long you¡¯ve taken to achieve just this much.¡± Qin Muye observed, somewhat dissatisfied. ¡°Success in decryption. Next, we¡¯ll directly extract knowledge from the Great Book Library, but this is challenging and requires further translation.¡± ¡°After decoding the genome of the Three-eyed Tribe, perhaps we could install more eyes on the Spirit Monsters?¡± ¡°Speaking of breaking genetic locks, the last time I did this was with the Insect Race.¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but recall the time spent decoding the Insect Race, which was already a decade or two ago. ¡°Forget it, once I decode the technology of the Three-eyed Tribe, I¡¯ll throw the God of Etiquette into the Main Material Plane and create another one.¡± ¡°Now that the extraction is complete, we need to figure out how to cultivate it before it can be deployed.¡± ¡°The cradle refers to the Main Material Plane, where beings cannot leave the cradle, in fact, the insane deity was already dead on entering the Main Material Plane, but an existence took control and forcibly prolonged its life a bit.¡± ¡°Right, the kind of bizarre civilization that can come up with a divine project and even manufacture the Crystal Wall is definitely not based on orthodox science, but rather on theology.¡± ¡°I have a peculiar sense of de?ja? vu.¡± ¡°There are flaws, however, as it is easy to fall into cognitive traps, which may lead the Spirit Monsters to blindly adhere to ancient experiences, so corresponding precautions are necessary.¡± ¡°Master, our learning and scientific research capabilities naturally cannot compare to yours,¡± said the Spirit Monster, without excusing their delay but simply admitting their inadequacy. Driving deities insane is something Qin Muye doesn¡¯t hesitate about. He had already arranged a plethora of nobles, taking advantage of the Duke¡¯s disregard of rules to embark on a major voyage... an era of Great Nobles, ensuring a cacophony of mutual conquests and chaos. After all, the server crashed straightaway after he came out from the instance world. After all, making a stalemate come alive isn¡¯t easy, especially when it involves wars with nearly a hundred billion people¡ªit¡¯s not a simple matter. But speaking of which, the genetic locks of the Insect Race actually have more uses, such as permission granting, self-enhancement, and the like. Unlike the Great Book Library of the Three-eyed Tribe, once activated, it fully revives the originally trimmed genes, which means re-evolving from humans into the Three-eyed Tribe. During this process, heritage knowledge does not immediately flow out, but rather aids in evolution, that is to say, regrowing the third eye on the forehead. The Transcendents and ordinary people inherently have physical differences, thus the third eye that grows will naturally meet the physical standards of the Transcendents. The genetic lock of the Insect Race contains a gene bank and is essentially a large-scale genetic synthesis factory. The intelligence he obtained indicated that all members of the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s Three-eyed Tribe are linked with all their kin in a giant Mind Network, forming the precursor to the belief module in the Divine System. Breaking the genetic lock equates to re-evolving into the Three-eyed Tribe. However, the body of the Three-eyed Tribe members differs; it resembles a Great Book Library, categorically storing vast amounts of knowledge ranging from poetry and art to industrial technology, and so on. Only after the eyes are positioned will the true inheritance of knowledge begin, because the knowledge in the genetic Great Book Library is overwhelmingly vast, too much for ordinary people to bear, thus requiring this third eye as a buffer for the brain. Qin Muye wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about this, as it wasn¡¯t something major. As for divine beings, they weren¡¯t exactly ubiquitous, but as long as he had mastered the technology of artificial divine beings, he could have as many as he wanted. The duration of growth and awakening naturally depended on strength. Indeed, for ordinary people, it was very quick, but for Transcendents, this was not necessarily the case. After all, it wasn¡¯t he who was paying. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be a waste of the adjective ¡°locked¡±? Playing a game of wits with a clever person naturally required plenty of patience, but if he succeeded, it would definitely be a massive storm. He took the experimental report and data passed by the Spirit Monster, and within just a few seconds, he had perused all the substantial information. For instance, regarding the accumulation of experience, a newly born Spirit Monster was just a novice, and the experience gap between a seasoned Spirit Monster and a novice still existed as it evolved to Elite Level. Even if ninety-nine percent of the Nobles were fools, there were always some who were genuinely capable and would certainly notice something, so naturally, those who were genuinely capable were the ones Qin Muye stirred up. The specimen was so decayed that Qin Muye didn¡¯t have time to collect it; all of its biological structures had been destroyed. This project had been stuck at this point, and only Qin Muye himself could tackle it. The predecessors had summarized various experiences for you. If they were correct, it was fine, but if they were wrong, the impact would be significant. Qin Muye saw it as a tool that could be mass-produced, so he used it without any reservations. Qin Muye moved quickly; he had previously cracked the Genetic Lock on the Insect Queen¡¯s body and obtained the genetic repository of the Insect Race. Qin Muye looked at the body of the mad god; even though it had been segmented previously, it hadn¡¯t died. Yet after leaving the Main Material Plane and arriving in the Endless Abyss, it had directly rotted. Qin Muye held a piece of flesh in his hand, which he had copied from the other¡¯s Great Book Library. It was still a seed currently and needed some Nourishment Liquid to accelerate its growth. Qin Muye knew that from the budding period, the development of this civilization began with theology, and even after it had shed its theological roots, its influence lingered. Qin Muye detoured to the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s research laboratory, which was constantly trying to crack the Genetic Lock on humans, who were the degenerate form of the Three-eyed Tribe. Although he had experience deciphering the Insect Race¡¯s genetic repository, the two were fundamentally different in nature, even in their manifesting modes. He watched the Spirit Monsters clean up the rotten mad god; it had started decomposing by the time he arrived, and now the entire area was permeated with a foul smell. If implemented, newly born Spirit Monsters would be able to gain all the experience of their seniors, needing only to immerse themselves in study and practice for a while, turning all that experience into their own, which would allow novices to rapidly become veterans. If Qin Muye were absent, he could not intervene if anything happened to the Spirit Monsters, so why bother worrying about these things? Thus, it was impossible to simply copy it over; if he did so blindly, he would end up with not the technology of Gendaya Civilization, but a lump of rotten flesh. Therefore, this task had to be done, but it had to be done cautiously, not abandoned at the slightest sign of trouble, for rejecting something outright over one drawback was not wise. Besides, with Qin Muye backing them and the Magic Network assisting, even if there were issues, they could be promptly corrected. With the immense influence of his power as a catalyst, stirring up some priests to trigger a religious-type war was already underway, although it was still in the early stages, hence it required time to ferment. The Genetic Locks on the members of the Three-eyed Tribe of Gendaya Civilization were nothing compared to those of the Insect Race, and though different in type, Qin Muye swiftly found a breakthrough by cross-referencing. This area, which had been made to mimic the ecology of the Main Material Plane, contained no forces of the Abyss or any energies that shouldn¡¯t be present. As a laboratory, maintaining rigor was crucial; otherwise, if even the environment couldn¡¯t be assured, what experiments could be conducted? This type of secrecy was undoubtedly the pinnacle of technology within the civilization. What use was there in stirring up those fools, as they had no way to amplify their victories? It was not as if a Level 5 Transcendent could grow a Level 1 eye; even if they wished to grow it that way, their body¡¯s internal cells wouldn¡¯t comply with their wishes, unless they could manipulate themselves like Qin Muye. Chapter 441 - 441 443 Ring World Orbital Base and Faith ?Chapter 441: Chapter 443: Ring World Orbital Base and Faith State Technology Chapter 441: Chapter 443: Ring World Orbital Base and Faith State Technology [Additional update gibberish, recovery at 3:50 AM. If unable to recover, open the directory and long press the chapter to re-download.] ¡°However, there¡¯s still a doubt here. True Divines require their third eye of spiritual power, but what¡¯s the deal with these artificial Divines?¡± ¡°To improve and perfect the Divine project is no small feat, but it could be wise to plan ahead and manufacture the parts needed for a Titan Level Giant Structure.¡± ¡°The Crystal Wall project, essentially a Ring World Orbital Base?¡± Qin Muye reviewed the information and seemed to catch on to something. ¡°It seems that the degradation of the Three-eyed Tribe led to the disappearance of the Mind Network, causing a lot of data from the Divine project to become invalid.¡± ¡°For such a massive project, the consumption must be huge, even for a civilization with a shared consciousness.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s one with the biggest suspicion, it¡¯s definitely the Holy Light God,¡± Qin Muye thought, maybe it¡¯s time to capture the king first. ¡°The ability to receive Divine Positions has also deteriorated and mutated unevenly, yet the inherent flaws still exist, despite the Divine system being optimized countless times. The project itself is incomplete, combined with missing fundamentals, no wonder it requires a great deal of Church support.¡± ¡°It seems not impossible if done by proxy.¡± ¡°I was saying, if there¡¯s no problem, how could these people, who have reverted to the Three-eyed Clan from humans, feel a sense of belonging to a civilization that has long vanished? This inexplicable Loyalty is simply irrational.¡± ¡°A civil war that¡¯s not exactly a civil strife but requires the entire world to be segmented and restructured, forming a unique structure.¡± ¡°It must be a remnant of the ancient Mind Network,¡± Qin Muye quickly found the corresponding records and analyzed the situation of the two. ¡°Perhaps the fall of the Gendaya Civilization was even related to this Cradle project.¡± However, Qin Muye now had no time to deal with these matters but was instead prepared to research the Divine project and the Crystal Wall project. As core parts of the Cradle project, perhaps he could discover what they intended to do. Apart from high consumption, there are no other downsides. From the designs, although there are defenses against the outside, more measures are actually for internal purposes. But the plan to mass produce Divines can¡¯t stop; he really wants the data from such a large Ring World Orbital Base, and he needs to proceed with his Titan Level Giant Structure. But this was only seemingly the case because Qin Muye truly sensed something of a conceptual nature. Of course, the problem is not with the content but with the thinking it targets. What¡¯s more, this Mother Goddess does not seem to respond or provide feedback like current Divines. It¡¯s as if she¡¯s merely a belief to soothe the heart, in reality, nonexistent. Creating the port himself, Qin Muye could simply establish a Divine Country, but that would mean covering the cost himself. And the concepts of survival and reproduction, which Qin Muye also found in some religions and poems, are indeed just a conceptual speech, likely representing the Mother Goddess¡¯s intent, equivalent to a set of concepts like creating the heavens and the earth, mending the sky, creating humans, constructing shelters, and obtaining fire. The technology of the Gendaya Civilization was smoothly adopted by Qin Muye, and next would be to cultivate true members of the Three-eyed Clan through technology to develop a deeper genetic understanding, which is already in simultaneous progress¡ªno need for him to worry about this minor matter. More importantly, there¡¯s a problem with this Great Book Library. Or to be more direct, perhaps all the Divines are actually the same Divine or the same entity, which would explain the level of tacit understanding among the various Divine Churches within the Main Material Plane. The Crystal Wall was a massive transformation of the world¡¯s barriers by the Gendaya Civilization, consuming a vast amount of Resources to serve as a base to ward off enemies. After reviewing the Crystal Wall project, Qin Muye picked up the Divine project, which is also a unique project based on the inherent traits of the Three-eyed Tribe. Unfortunately, this is of no concern to Qin Muye; he¡¯s not here to save the world or preach truth, beauty, and goodness. The sky could fall, and it wouldn¡¯t be his problem; he might be the tallest one there, but he wouldn¡¯t hold it up, preferring to profit from the chaos before fleeing. Qin Muye certainly thought about freeload the two schemes; however, this action is akin to squeezing the remaining value from this server. The cost cannot vanish into thin air; the one to bear the cost would only be the Gods¡¯ Realm server. The changes in the two were real, previously thought to be due to the influence of the third eye, but it now seems to be a necessary process after the reversion. ¡°` What are components? They are the Divine Country. There could be no civil strife, for because of the mind-link, many things couldn¡¯t be concealed. The humans of the previous worlds who looked similar to him had all been dealt with ruthlessly, and the humans in this world, with three eyes, had no sense of identity with him, so they must have been even more merciless. Although Qin Muye was attentive, he didn¡¯t find many useful records, because at the beginning, the Gendaya Civilization had already ceased the ancient worship of the Mother Goddess. Qin Muye realized something, although humans don¡¯t have a third eye, what if the artificial divine being itself is just one kind of medium, with all actual permissions residing with the divine being supporting the other party. Qin Muye only hoped that this server could achieve what the previous one hadn¡¯t, mainly because he wasn¡¯t sure how long he would be able to tinker with this world before it would collapse. All artificial divine beings were ordinary humans, so in reality, they didn¡¯t have a third eye to support their divinity. The current Divine System is in the cradle phase and is already in an entirely different environment from the Gendaya era, so it¡¯s impossible to implement. The Great Book Library of the Three-eyed Tribe¡¯s genes is basically a technical development of the Power of the Soul on genes, similar to an instinct, like breathing and sleeping right after birth. In the eyes of Sam and Duke White Frost, the Divine Project is indeed a complete and targeted Divine Artifact for a deity, but in Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, it¡¯s already a failed product, even rendered completely ineffective due to the Cradle Project. In here, deities are referred to as a ¡®state of faith,¡¯ with their main core being their third eye, and the channel of faith itself isn¡¯t founded on belief. Instead, it is directly extracted from the Mind Network, not requiring the current situation. It¡¯s quite a protracted plan. While not impossible, the cost would increase exponentially, for a very simple reason, if it were a ¡®state of faith,¡¯ or based on deities, the Divine Country¡¯s creation is server-paid, akin to a port. So theoretically, civil war is basically impossible, as any problems would be communicated and solved on the spiritual level. He is now organizing and deciphering the entire technology of the Gendaya Civilization, and has found both the unfinished Divine Project and the already completed Crystal Wall Project. Especially with Sam, this influence could even distort the transformations of the Abyss Demon Net sandbox, proving to be very effective, and Duke White Frost is nearly the same, a Divine follower and Noble who has even considered sacrificing himself for the restoration of the monarchy. Both Sam and Duke White Frost are in this extraordinary situation. Be gentler with your strikes, without feeling, the focus might explode on the spot. The Cradle Project altered many things, disrupting even his mass production plan for deities and necessitating him to adapt it to the era, otherwise, such an outdated relic would be entirely unusable. The Cradle Project was also found, but only a few snippets, no detailed plan, and after looking through all the content, no clear paths emerged, indicating severe cuts were made to this section. Using a world to create a Titan Level Giant Structure as a protective measure for the territory of the Endless Abyss was naturally perfect. This isn¡¯t something transformed later but innate, so even if you contemplated blocking the mind-link, it would be immediately detected by other members of the Three-eyed Tribe. This caused Qin Muye, who had yet to grasp the measure of his might, much distress and he could only try to figure out an appropriate level of force to control when the server would die within his power. True, stuffing Knowledge into DNA. Precisely because of this, both Sam and Duke White Frost were able to find the weaknesses of the deities. Only a Unified Will could integrate everything, the other party might be someone informed about the Cradle Project. As for deities, they could be formatted later on. If it weren¡¯t for the growth based on the ¡®state of faith,¡¯ Qin Muye wouldn¡¯t even want deities. During the middle and late stages, it gradually decreased to a verbal form, similar to how monks chant ¡°Amitabha¡±. As for the main body, Qin Muye plans to use the entire Crystal Wall, with the whole world as a backup option. ¡°` Chapter 442 - 442 444 The Power-Grabbing Method of the ?Chapter 442: Chapter 444: The Power-Grabbing Method of the Three-Eyed Clan Chapter 442: Chapter 444: The Power-Grabbing Method of the Three-Eyed Clan [Additional garbled update, restoration at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory, long press the chapter and re-download.] ¡®As I suspected, these foreigners are simply untrustworthy, lacking both the elegance of gentleman and the thoughts of a loyal minister. Off with them! I had thought that with Money Can Reach God, I could summon someone to break through the situation for me, but it turns out to be just a craftsman skilled in exotic tricks.¡¯ These thoughts surfaced in Chen Mo¡¯s mind. ¡®Such a miraculous ability, just a panel and it displays an untold number of variations, even a fool could discern the loyalty of their heroes.¡¯ ¡®If I gained this ability...¡¯ ¡®If all else fails, I could ask that *** Lord, he is a Rank 6 Lord, maybe he knows something.¡¯ After calming down, Chen Mo was a bit overwhelmed, the task seemed simple, but the process was anything but, searching for a certain ore throughout the vast server was like finding a needle in a haystack. ¡®But the other party won¡¯t likely help me for nothing, I will have to pay a certain price, sigh~¡¯ ¡°Earl, I think...¡± ¡°Earl, I have something to discuss.¡± Duke Winterfrost directly called out to Chen Mo, thinking that such a miraculous person must be awakened as soon as possible. ¡°Priest Blake, it¡¯s better that this matter be put to a halt, the land taxes within the territory are the priority, not such exotic tricks,¡± said Chen Mo, before turning and leaving. ¡°If that¡¯s what the Lord wishes, then so be it.¡± Duke Winterfrost outwardly complied with Chen Mo¡¯s command, but internally, he was already pondering how to usurp power. ¡°Probably won¡¯t work; we cannot go against Noble Code,¡± Chen Mo contemplated for a moment and chickened out: ¡°Besides, I think what we have now is sufficient, at least there¡¯s nothing to worry about, we can mass-produce various things, and it¡¯s all pretty good.¡± ¡°So what should I do next? Because of your industrialization, the territory is already severely overstretched,¡± said Chen Mo with resignation after glancing at his territory panel. ¡°Any knowledge has its uses,¡± Duke Winterfrost wasn¡¯t shocked by the derogatory term, after all, the other party showed himself as nothing more than an ignorant noble, although his territory was somewhat magical, his thinking had long been assimilated by everything nobles stood for. ¡°Sss~ An S-rank bloodline?¡± Chen Mo couldn¡¯t help but change his expression; he hadn¡¯t expected to trigger a quest from a hero with only a loyalty of 1 and the reward was an S-rank bloodline. ¡°Either trade with other realms, or resort to violent plundering,¡± Duke Winterfrost stated. ¡°This is truly incredible, I never thought such low-class exotic tricks could have such miraculous effects,¡± Chen Mo mused while looking at his territory that had entered the early stages of industrialization. [Quest 1: Please help...] [Reward: S-rank Bloodline¡¤Three-eyed Tribe] [You have triggered the quest¡¤Survivor of the Gendaya Civilization] [Do you accept? Yes/No] [Note: This quest is part of a chain. Failure in any part will result in the disappearance of all quests in the chain] [As survivors of the ancient Gendaya Civilization, which once reached the heavens, the Three-eyed Clan possesses power beyond your imagination. Now they need your insignificant help, such as becoming one of their clansmen.] Duke Winterfrost glanced at Chen Mo, knowing once industry was unleashed, it would be a beast, eating others if not itself. Duke Winterfrost watched Chen Mo with some surprise, wondering why he had suddenly become so agitated. However, he didn¡¯t object, as he had just sensed a barely perceptible malice, an obvious sign that the Lord had become dissatisfied with him. The reason for the dissatisfaction was obviously clear to him, the loyalty on his own hero panel had dropped from 5 to 1. If he could see it, then Chen Mo, as the Lord, certainly could as well. Chen Mo opened the chat channel and began to carefully consider every word, how to speak so as not to let the other party guess his thoughts, while better persuading the other party to help him, and possibly reducing the other party¡¯s greed to pay a little less. Seeing this, Chen Mo immediately sensed something was amiss; the loyalty had dropped from 5 to 1. Normally, at this point, he should leave his territory and revert to a factionless hero unit, but the other party was still here, indicating a preparation to move against him. But the problem was Chen Mo couldn¡¯t find it, where to look for it, and the name was also quite peculiar; he certainly hadn¡¯t seen such a thing in his warehouse. For him, the solution to break the stalemate should be to use strategies of power, to further advance his territory through methods such as attracting with benefits, dividing, and suppressing, rather than relying on so-called strange and exotic tricks. The Duke of Whitefrost, however, glanced disdainfully, truly a noble demeanor. If his industrialization were completed, wealth would pour in, but the result? This lord actually only has his eyes on the money of the citizens within his domain, how much could these poor people scrape together? And industrialization is the opposite; in these days, it¡¯s been like an endless pit that nothing can fill. I used to tolerate it, but when I saw the loyalty decrease, it directly became a fuse. As for looting, that¡¯s even less possible. With the noble wars in place, even if you win, you only obtain the equivalent weight in gold from the nobility, and you can¡¯t wage noble wars continuously; there is strict management in this regard. Not to mention whether it is the taboo of some divine being, in case it¡¯s mentioned in the classics, if I were to take it casually, I might suffer pressure from the Church. In other words, it¡¯s equivalent to a divine artifact, so of course, I accepted it immediately. After all, there is no penalty for failure, but if successful, the rewards could be substantial. That time I killed quite a few heroes and troops; this matter of low loyalty can become an issue. Generally speaking, below 30 points they will leave, below 10 points staying within the territory definitely indicates ill intentions. The difficulty is not great, only wanting his help in finding a special kind of ore, which counts as the simplest material type of quest. Some time ago, I contacted Sam; his gene decryption device is about to be made, but he requires a bit of help. Suppressing the excitement, I turned around and said, ¡°Speak, what¡¯s the matter.¡± Belonging to the same rank, I need to find a way to feign compliance first to see what the other party is actually planning. Even though I find it to be quite decent, it is just that, decent. In my eyes, it doesn¡¯t even qualify as an unorthodox path; it¡¯s merely a side track. Although I entertain wild fantasies, I quickly discard the thought, having tried to find the reason but failing to catch any clues. Can the so-called industrialization compare with the profound items within ¡°Lord Era¡±? So I thought about whether I could misdirect the trouble first, to have that *** lord help me search. If the other party really does find it, then wouldn¡¯t I make a fortune? So what he thought was simple: it was to seize power. He himself was once a magistrate, although having encountered some setbacks after entering ¡°Lord Era¡±, he managed to establish a domain, balance it daily with skill, and felt that he could be considered a feudal lord, naturally impossible to listen to a craftsman anymore. He has no loyalty towards Chen Mo, naturally impossible to talk about swearing allegiance or finding a mutually beneficial solution or the like. Humans who haven¡¯t awakened and become a member of the Three-eyed Clan, in his eyes, are merely tools; who would consider the thoughts of a tool? What he needs is someone who can collect taxes for him, unite various forces, and thus, his Money Can Reach God can attain greater power. I have no idea how long it has been since I triggered a quest; the stagnation of the entire territory is stuck on the lack of activities and quests, making it unchanging, not only not getting stronger but actually regressing quite a bit. He naturally knows how rare bloodlines are, thinking back to when there wasn¡¯t even one person with a bloodline on his server, and he also knows what an S rank evaluation is. The thought of the previous uprising, had it not been for the fear that the other was also a 5th rank legend, Chen Mo would have been ready to kill on the spot. Therefore, he didn¡¯t take it to heart at all. Sometimes, seizing power doesn¡¯t necessarily mean taking control into one¡¯s own hands, especially when the other party is so special; instead, turning them into one of us is sufficient. After the other party stated their request, the first link of the entire quest chain appeared in Chen Mo¡¯s eyes. This directly caused Chen Mo to hesitate because both options were unsuitable; the former basically couldn¡¯t earn much money, and for trade, after multiple levels of exploitation, how much could actually be made? I have experience in this matter, when I first came to this server, I thought about completing activities, and what happened? My subordinates, after becoming followers of the divine being, sensed my intentions, and naturally, it was to eradicate me, the heretic. As long as this lord Chen Mo also successfully awakens and revives as a member of the Three-eyed Clan, then everything would be much easier to handle. Chapter 443 - 443 445 Substitute Training Ill Provide the ?Chapter 443: Chapter 445: Substitute Training? I¡¯ll Provide the Materials, You Complete the Mission Chapter 443: Chapter 445: Substitute Training? I¡¯ll Provide the Materials, You Complete the Mission [Additional update garbled, recovery at 3:50, if unable to recover open the directory and long-press this chapter to re-download] ¡°But in negotiations, you start by demanding the moon. Divine Artifacts should be available, let¡¯s see if I can bluff my way into getting one. Then there¡¯s instance scrolls, blueprints, and the like¡ªthose might be a tougher sell.¡± ¡°Right, he came to me for help, so I¡¯m planning to rip him off big time, trading this thing for a Divine Artifact, so I¡¯ve told the Spirit Monsters to be alert,¡± Qin Muye simply communicated with Black Hand. ¡°Quite cultured, haven¡¯t seen this format in a long time; at least a Scholar Rank is needed,¡± Qin Muye complained, having used it numerous times before entering ¡®Lord Era,¡¯ so it was somewhat familiar. ¡°Okay, it¡¯s up to you.¡± ¡°Black Hand, notify all units if this ore is headed for Zijing Mountain Territory, intercept it. Don¡¯t let it reach them.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity we can¡¯t infiltrate their territory; otherwise, we could have a more accurate idea of their assets.¡± ¡°Yes, master, it must¡¯ve been Duke Baishuang reaching some agreement with that Lord of Zijing through some means,¡± Black Hand guessed instantly, knowing the purpose of the item. ¡°Talent is good, but it burns through money like nothing else. Duke Baishuang must have been enticed over by his ¡®Money Can Reach God¡¯.¡± ¡°I know, but we still need to apply enough pressure, don¡¯t worry, results will come soon,¡± Black Hand was much craftier than Qin Muye¡ªhe was free to trade, but Black Hand just forced actions. ¡°I wonder if he has any ace up his sleeve. Otherwise, we might as well tell him to drop dead,¡± Qin Muye was no saint and was naturally ready to fleece the man to his last breath. ¡°Interesting, isn¡¯t this ore one of the materials for a Gene Decryption Device? I remember Sam was missing this material.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, he must have triggered some task, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have come to me,¡± Qin Muye narrowed his eyes. As for helping Duke Baishuang? That was totally out of the question. He estimated Duke Baishuang¡¯s loyalty couldn¡¯t be over 30 points. ¡°He¡¯s only good for his talent, too bad he doesn¡¯t have the cash capabilities. If he did, making money from money wouldn¡¯t be an issue.¡± [***: Well, just pretend I was joking. I¡¯ve listed the materials at the auction. Want them? Trade for a Divine Artifact] [***: From the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s Three-eyed Tribe, aren¡¯t you? I¡¯ve completed the task, and I know the process] [***: All your Divine Artifacts, packed with the task] [***: Five Divine Artifacts, I¡¯ll directly give you the final item of the task] [***: One Divine Artifact, I¡¯ll list it directly on the auction house] [Lord of Zijing: Senior, it¡¯s just some ore, not worth a Divine Artifact, if you¡¯re sincere, then no jokes please] [Lord of Zijing: Senior, you really know how to joke, since when are there people with three eyes in this world?] [Lord of Zijing: Senior, do you know something?] [Lord of Zijing: Senior, what are you joking about, I just need this ore for smelting] Unless someone is as special as Qin Muye, it¡¯s generally impossible to let strangers in. Unless this Chen Mo is also from the Three-eyed Tribe, otherwise he would just be considered part of the Alien Clan, which is a bound of the mind. It took about three minutes before the other party spoke up. The other party isn¡¯t as arrogant as Qin Muye, with numerous Spirit Monster spies scattered out, continually acquiring resources under the radar. The other party has been on this server for a quite long time, it¡¯s unlikely they have stockpiled these items, probably used them all up. The other party¡¯s coordination across their chosen professions isn¡¯t good, selecting mainly combat-oriented Professions. If it were Qin Muye, he would definitely choose support Professions that increase the output of his territory and assign a few heroes skilled in business, directly creating a commercial empire. For him, the identity of a Scholar has been nearly forgotten in ¡®Lord Era,¡¯ where he also has left behind many other things. Afterward, Qin Muye stopped bothering with the other party. His blunt approach clearly had the other party hesitating, then he just listed a ton of material directly in the auction house, setting it for one Divine Artifact. Black Hand gets things done, Qin Muye is at ease. Soon, Qin Muye recalled when he needed an Element Core to repair the Magic Pool; True Dragon Emperor had bluffed him too, but he remembered it was about blueprints. It was clear that the other party did not want to trade with a Divine Artifact; even if Qin Muye were in their shoes, he would unlikely make such a trade either, as those who have used a Divine Artifact have praised its quality! However, the Zijing Immortal on the same server was not like Long Aotian; Qin Muye learned from the intelligence department that the opponent was merely Rank 5 and lacked any Skills or Treasures that could conceal their Attribute or Talent, whereas every one of his subordinates¡¯ Hero units possessed Reconnaissance Skill, at least at the Grandmaster level. But having seen the other party¡¯s rise to power, which was based on relying on taxes... this led to poverty within their territory, seeming to have very few Troops, all swapped for typical poor people and special vagrants within this server. Acts like this had been managed not a few times by Black Hand, but not by direct involvement, rather by controlling the overall situation and having his Spirit Monsters further execute it. Whether to sell or not was up to the other party, Qin Muye was a good person, he definitely wouldn¡¯t engage in forcible buying and selling, yet, he could manipulate circumstances in such a way that the other party couldn¡¯t buy any materials except from him. Forcible buying and selling was illegal, but monopolizing wasn¡¯t. Qin Muye was straightforward, demanding all the Divine Artifacts directly, silencing the opposition with his demand. Qin Muye smiled at seeing Chen Mo requesting in Classical Chinese through the chat channel. Qin Muye had discerned much from the Genetic Great Book Library of these Three-eyed Tribe people, he had even nearly fully studied the Great Book Library itself. Qin Muye wanted a Gene Decryption Device to unlock the Genetic Lock of the Three-eyed Tribe, but he had already manually picked the lock, making the device useless; moreover, it would only work on humans from this world and become ineffective in another world. Qin Muye couldn¡¯t possibly allow outsiders into his core area, not even his Territory, especially since his Endless Abyss was already self-sufficient, as long as he didn¡¯t undertake major projects. Qin Muye blurted out, just bluffing him first, regardless of what type of task or process it might be, just as long as he stuffed the Gene Decryption Device over there. Qin Muye simply said this line on the chat channel, feeling that this line seemed familiar as if someone had said the same to him. Qin Muye instantly recognized the potential in this Talent, and the other party saw it too, but the approach and methods were wrong. If this Talent were given to Qin Muye, his rise would likely be quicker, and he would definitely take an extreme path. So, the other party shouldn¡¯t even dream of wanting part of the Gene Decryption Device, let alone creating one themselves, which would be pointless as the device was only useful to them. Therefore, the exchange was certainly worthwhile. Thus, in reality, Zijing Immortal¡¯s Profession, Talent, Skills, Attributes, everything was thoroughly exposed. Thus, in the instance world, conscripting Troops and Heroes was a losing deal, as damages to the Troops and losses of Commanders due to various reasons would be a significant loss to the Territory. Just thinking about it was annoying, but this was also an inevitable compromise. Facilities like warehouses and buildings actually belong to a part of ¡°Lord Era,¡± and not part of the Territory. Except for that group of cheaters like True Dragon Emperor and Wang Junzi, after all, they are truly strong. Not sure if they were pondering or simply ignoring Qin Muye. Since their Territory couldn¡¯t follow into the instance world, all consumption within the instance world essentially meant consuming their foundational resources, and the kind that couldn¡¯t regenerate. Upon further thought, not everyone would spend decades in the instance world like him, as this was rather disadvantageous for them. Combat power? Just burn money for a wish, and if handled well, another True Dragon Emperor might emerge. The opponent certainly wouldn¡¯t be able to find one, as they didn¡¯t have his kind of power. Speaking of Rank 5, it was only due to the ¡°Lord Era¡±¡®s semi-digitized characteristic of forever evidence; otherwise, they would have dropped ranks long ago. He never expected to still see such pedantic formatting nowadays. As for the opponent¡¯s previous Troops and Hero units, they were basically wiped out. As for the rest, it remains to be discussed. As for possibly exposing himself, that was even more negligible, as one Divine Artifact equaled one Territory Trait, and might even form a trait similar to Abyss Dragon Country. Naturally, he was aware of the mental issues of this group of Three-eyed Clan. Chapter 444 - 444 446 Artificial Tool - The State of Faith ?Chapter 444: Chapter 446: Artificial Tool ¨C The State of Faith Chapter 444: Chapter 446: Artificial Tool ¨C The State of Faith [Additional Update Gibberish, 3:50 a.m. restoration. If unable to restore, open the directory long-press the chapter to re-download.] ¡°We need to pressure him, or else who knows when we¡¯ll get our hands on that Divine Artifact.¡± ¡°Once the War God goes mad, we¡¯ll toss him into the Main Material Plane, then add fuel to the fire.¡± ¡°The right of soul ownership is truly versatile, I didn¡¯t even expect it could form a terminal through a core similar to the rules and then diversify.¡± ¡°Clearly, some Great Nobles are behind this, stirring the pot.¡± ¡°How strange, why hasn¡¯t the Crape Myrtle Immortal been bought yet? Do they really plan to go to the mat with me?¡± Qin Muye checked the auction house daily, the materials were still listed, it seemed they weren¡¯t giving up. ¡°Hiss~ The things I¡¯m doing now, aren¡¯t they a bit like what a small-time villain in extortion would do? Could I be beaten to death by the protagonist of this server?¡± Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath, then reassured himself remembering that he too had a Child of Destiny on his side. ¡°I think he probably can¡¯t cope with such a trend, he might use faith as shackles, but while he can lock the pace moving forward, he definitely can¡¯t lock up people¡¯s greed. Some loopholes, if never opened, will never cause trouble, but once they are...¡± ¡°At this stage, the entire Main Material Plane has already experienced widespread chaos, at least all the Divine beings are too busy to take care of themselves. Though the complete breakdown of tradition and culture hasn¡¯t fully spread, local changes have begun.¡± ¡°The War God has gone half-mad, the God of Etiquette a bit better, still a tad rational, but also not far from losing it completely.¡± Qin Muye finished collecting the data, looking at these two Divine beings. ¡°Only those with a special structure like the mind network of the entire civilization of the Three-eyed Clan can maintain self after becoming a Divine being, or else these high-energy weapons could backfire.¡± In the battle of the White Frost Duchy, countless Priests and Divine Envoys ascended to the Divine Country or perhaps descended into Hell, and those who were not graced with divine intervention found themselves in an awkward position. Leaving that aside, Qin Muye found the whole situation rather amusing, especially regarding the existence that might be an original Divine being, who, at least for now, hasn¡¯t made a big move due to Death of a large number of Divine Envoys and the Magic God, clearly because the attention has been drawn to the upheaval of the old order. Yet, progress has been made, at least in the creation of artificial Divine beings, which has now become possible without the third eye but by proxy holding instead. From the current perspective, that original Divine being hasn¡¯t truly mastered the entire Ring World Orbital Base. After all, he is only part of it, not the actual controller. But judging by the degree of execution of the cradle plan, at least the Divine beings left behind initially are still loyal, with no ideological change. However, direct creation would be a different story. Qin Muye could intervene at the level of the main program, that is, he could tamper with the Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base. But because of the interference, cognitive errors and changes in common knowledge have occurred, leading to the current farcical situation. Of course, the Spirit Monsters were collecting, and when he said he did not personally seek, he meant he wasn¡¯t acting personally. Moreover, becoming a Divine being is not a good way to grow stronger, as faith cannot make them stronger, it is just a type of sustenance energy. Even the creation of artificial gods could be spared. In fact, compared to Qin Muye directly generating the Divine Country through the program interface, the difficulty in creating artificial gods is greater, as it involves the issue of soul ownership, not the sub ownership derived from these third-rate Divine beings, but the main ownership is needed. And hunting down their awakened kin, Qin Muye suspected that this was part of the cradle plan itself, so was the destruction of civilizations. It¡¯s like a person using a computer to go online; the computer can¡¯t decide when the user goes online, only the user can do that. In the experimental records related to the Divine project, nearly a hundred people were transformed into faith states, that is, Divine beings, but not many have survived. Even the Three-eyed Clan, with all their ambition, couldn¡¯t possibly entrust the entire Main Control System to a group of artificial intelligences. To say the other side has some authority is true, but to have all authority is impossible. Even knowing why the Gendaya Civilization was destroyed, what could it change? He hasn¡¯t fully grasped the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s technology at hand yet. Without the Noble wars, the Great Nobles definitely benefit because they are powerful, with numerous Transcendents under their command, and they also have connections with the Church. Some, with foresight, have begun to reach a consensus with the Divine Church. The Priests who were not graced with Divine Descent naturally became tempted, so they also took action. Qin Muye feared nothing more than a calm world; after all, it was not his loss but that of the Divines. Whoever died, it was always their loss. Qin Muye wanted to witness the war of the gods, or rather, the war of the mad gods. Qin Muye had no intention of starting the investigation now, as it seemed meaningless. If the opposing force truly controlled the entire Ring World Orbital Base of the Crystal Wall, they would undoubtedly detect any issues in Qin Muye¡¯s region immediately. If every Priest and Transcendent under the Divine¡¯s command had the utmost Loyalty in their belief, Qin Muye would not stand a chance of succeeding, but based on the previous Divine Descent selections, this situation was bound to deteriorate. If this matter was not handled properly, the entire Divine System was likely to encounter issues. Compared to the Magic God, the Divine System was far more critical. Truth be told, the term ¡°Divine¡± was coined for the Cradle Project to interfere with the formation of civilizations; its original term was ¡°faith state,¡± more bluntly a world modulator and a high-energy weapon. The core standard of a Divine is the third eye of the Three-eyed Tribe, without which one cannot become a Divine. This means most of the Divines are not authentic but derivations of some Three-eyed individuals who became Divines by leveraging this advantage, which also makes them so peculiar. Therefore, he realized one thing: the possibility of needing a Divine Country without the need for Divines was not impossible. He could indeed conceal himself, but if he was within a vast System, it would not be so easy to remain hidden. He could also let his followers pick up some Skeleton Soldiers, truly a very useful tool; if only they could regenerate, Qin Muye would have seriously considered focusing on developing them. Who wouldn¡¯t love such quality labor? With thorough research, Qin Muye found out that the War God and the God of Etiquette, who seemed to be independent Divines, were in fact not at all. They were more akin to alternate personas. When a weapon develops consciousness, especially human consciousness, it no longer remains a proper weapon. Now was far too soon to delve into these matters. Otherwise, how could the War God be half-mad, yet the God of Etiquette retain some sense? It was also a good chance to examine the entity that might represent survival and proliferation. The uncontrolled Noble wars had caused these two Divines to suffer severe impacts just like the Magic God. Because they lacked true devotion and then the Great Nobles said they would help expand their flock to aid their faith¡ªbut at a negligible small cost, of course, with only a tiny bit of return. The reason behind it was unknown to him. At least there was no evidence to explain why, as of now. Moreover, Qin Muye himself was the proof; his Endless Abyss was located in an area of the Ring World Orbital Base meant for housing a Divine Country and it had to be large enough to accommodate his Endless Abyss. In the Gendaya Civilization¡¯s Great Book Library, transformation into a faith state is a form of sacrifice, for it signifies one¡¯s departure from the identity of a Three-eyed individual, turning from person to a tool. This necessitates bypassing the most primordial of the Three-eyed Divines. This also indicates that despite countless years, the new generation of Divines still shares the same flaws as those in the initial Divine project data. The whole Divine System may appear theological, but in reality, it¡¯s built upon Gendaya technological advancements. In Qin Muye¡¯s view, in terms of science, the Divines are far more advanced than he is. Since the high command dictates behavior, a real, bloody war has broken out, and it began in the name of the gods. But the Spirit Monsters have not found any useful clues. After all, this is a secret history covered up by civilizations, not something so easily uncovered. As for the ownership of souls, it¡¯s essentially a variant of the Three-eyed Clan¡¯s Mind Network. If humans believe in a Divine, they will connect their souls to that terminal, which explains why only believers can disengage it. The main task is observation, and enjoying the spectacle comes second. Qin Muye might love a good show, but he is certainly not the clown in the performance. Chapter 445 - 445 447 Playing Dumb Who Cant Do That ?Chapter 445: Chapter 447: Playing Dumb, Who Can¡¯t Do That Chapter 445: Chapter 447: Playing Dumb, Who Can¡¯t Do That [Additional update chaos, restored at 3:50, if unable to restore open directory long press this chapter to redownload] ¡°Hmph, let¡¯s test it one more time, have the quest issuer do the task. But such unusual behavior further shows that this person has ghosts in his heart, he needs to be guarded against.¡± ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll have that *** Lord work for me. I want the bloodline of the Three-eyed Clan, and I even plan to use this matter for justice, demanding an apology from the other party, or else I will let them know the consequences through the Noble Code.¡± ¡°If I obtain these belongings, reaching Rank 6 is possible, and then I¡¯ll let this upstart know what it means to respect the hierarchy¡ªnever think that just because you¡¯re in the Otherworld, a bumpkin is still a bumpkin!¡± ¡°In a time without heroes, it¡¯s absurd that nobodies become famous. To think that I, a great Magistrate, would be plotted against by such a brainless person¡ªit¡¯s utterly infuriating.¡± ¡°Earl, haven¡¯t the materials arrived yet?¡± Duke of White Frost entered, completely disregarding that his title was Duke, and instead, he started by querying Chen Mo.¡± ¡°Either they are out of stock or they have been robbed on the way. It seems that ** Lord has made a move,¡± Chen Mo said grimly, not expecting such twists and turns.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush. If Priest Blake is willing to make a trip, it could easily be resolved,¡± Chen Mo¡¯s eyes gleamed, meaning he wanted you to fetch it yourself, he could facilitate the contact, but wouldn¡¯t go again.¡± ¡°The opponent is that powerful? But why haven¡¯t I heard of it?¡± Duke of White Frost stayed even calmer, sensing the hostility from Chen Mo, he played dumb as it was his responsibility.¡± ¡°And what¡¯s more significant is that he was determined to win, no matter who went.¡± ¡°Not yet, you must have guessed, I¡¯ve been targeted, the materials simply can¡¯t reach my territory,¡± Chen Mo shook his head. Although Priest Blake¡¯s loyalty was only one point, he hadn¡¯t shown any rebellious behavior so far, so he spoke the truth.¡± ¡°Alright, where?¡± Duke of White Frost directly asked.¡± ¡°It¡¯s settled them, Priest Blake, head to...¡± Chen Mo provided the address without any hesitation.¡± ¡°A Lord of your kind? This is not a small threat, we need to think of a way to eliminate the opponent first,¡± Duke of White Frost was surprised, his mind continuously fitting the Great Nobles he knew into this scenario.¡± ¡°Another Lord, his intentions are vast,¡± Chen Mo wasn¡¯t very detailed because it involved a Divine Artifact.¡± ¡°So when can you manage to procure the materials I need?¡± Duke of White Frost asked.¡± ¡°Do you know what power it is?¡± Duke of White Frost asked without any emotion, wanting to know what force was so bold as to strike at a relatively unknown Earl.¡± ¡°The situation seems very serious now; the opponent truly knows the mission process and all the needed materials. In such a case, even if I complete the first phase of the mission, subsequent ones are likely to be targeted by the opponent.¡± ¡°This might not be possible, I don¡¯t know where his territory is. He¡¯s very strong, probably at Divine Servant Level strength.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know that,¡± Chen Mo stared at the Duke, his eyes as if trying to thoroughly investigate him; unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t discern anything.¡± Duke of White Frost frowned¡ªtargeted?¡± After all, just equipping it and the guy disappears would be a huge loss for him; both are Rank 5, and Chen Mo has no assurance of finding such a person among the throngs.¡± The Earl might be considered a high-ranking official within a Kingdom, but in the broad Main Material Plane, he is just a minor figure, for above him still lie Duchies, Kingdoms, and other higher ranks.¡± Chen Mo guessed that the opponent didn¡¯t kill and coerce probably due to the worry of the long journey, so it¡¯s best to do it through the auction houses, which would be more convenient and safe.¡± Chen Mo could see that the opponent indeed wanted his Divine Artifact.¡± Chen Mo was inwardly pleased; justice is what he was best at. Just using public opinion, let the opponent know who the real senior is. He is lower in rank than his opponent, but power isn¡¯t just about fists; it¡¯s about relations, it¡¯s about the major trends of people¡¯s hearts.¡± Of course, Chen Mo wouldn¡¯t directly say it, because he now suspected that Priest Blake was sent by *** Lord to trap his Divine Artifact.¡± But he was also relieved: ¡°That *** Lord is nothing but a sack of wine and rice. If it were me, I would never be so blatant about it, too greedy, and thus, he had exposed his covert agent.¡± But that wasn¡¯t all, the opponent might have already known about his territory, so he was always on guard.¡± Of course, while he said he would annihilate the opponent verbally, inside he was contemplating something else. This Earl of Zijin really couldn¡¯t be aided up. If possible, the slot for the awakening revival could be given to that Great Noble opposite; after all, in terms of strength, the Earl of Zijin was truly inferior, already virtually controlled by the Church.¡± Once the opponent is isolated by many Nobles, perhaps he could also acquire some Divine Artifacts from him, clearing his previous frustrations.¡± The opponent¡¯s Profession was a Three-eyed Mage, a profession clearly distinct from the Transcendents of this world. Moreover, there were no Nobles fitting this criterion. Additionally, the material was not something valuable; its only limitation was its place of origin. Since they all ended up as his own people, choosing such a waste was worse than choosing a more powerful Lord. More importantly, Chen Mo suspected that someone inside his own territory had been bought off by the opponent¡ªsomeone of not insignificant rank, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t have been possible to intercept his people so accurately. Luckily, Chen Mo was also feigning ignorance. Though a Loyalty of zero made him want to kill the man at first chance, considering he still relied on this person for his mission chain¡ªan S-ranked Bloodline¡ªhe had to endure it. The reward was probably genuine, but completing the task might require trading all his Divine Artifacts. If it had been once or twice, it could be dismissed as an accident, but with increasing frequency, it was clear that someone was intentionally targeting him. Among his subordinates, he was the only Hero unit, and the rest were basically incapable of achieving anything notable. To be honest, this was indeed beyond his expectations; what power would expend so much manpower and Resources to intercept these items? They weren¡¯t asking for much, just a fist-sized piece was enough; placed in a mine, it was practically neglected in terms of weight. Since his role as Magistrate, he had been proficient in various political arts, accepting even those of lower Loyalty if they were useful. There was no issue with his other affairs, but only with the mission materials, so it wasn¡¯t hard to guess who was responsible. He worried that his opponent was a person of great talent and strategy, but now it seemed that becoming a Rank 6 was merely good fortune. He just lacked his opponent¡¯s luck; otherwise, he would have been a Rank 6 powerhouse by now. That thought alone reduced his already minimal Loyalty to zero, plunging an already awkward atmosphere into an icy standstill. Thinking that if only he had his opponent¡¯s opportunities, he might have achieved success long ago, rather than ending up in such a plight. The introductory period¡¯s three events were common across all servers, and Chen Mo had naturally experienced them as well. Otherwise, how could his opponent know the entire mission chain and precisely strike at his lifeline? If his White Frost Duchy were still intact, there would be no need for Chen Mo¡¯s help; they could just do their own procurement. If this Priest Blaik had a Loyalty of 100, he would undoubtedly share everything he knew, but with only a point of Loyalty, revealing the Divine Artifact might lead to unwanted schemes from the other party. This meant that the ranks under the opponent likely included a 5th Rank Hero unit; he was no match for them. This is precisely why the opponent resorted to such threats and temptations. Thinking of a traitor... his heart skipped a beat. What if Priest Blaik was the traitor? Just thinking about it filled him with jealousy. Due to the lack of corresponding events, it was impossible to achieve a full plunder. In that moment, Chen Mo felt his mind broaden, with the prospect of promotion right before his eyes. This inevitably made the Duke of White Frost feel a wave of disgust, but thinking of Sam¡¯s need for the material to build a Gene Decryption Device, he could only agree for the time being, not knowing how much longer it would otherwise be delayed. This disconcerted Chen Mo, wondering if he had guessed wrong. Why else would his opponent bother to come in person? This realization dawned on him. He speculated that the reason they hadn¡¯t killed him and taken his territory was because using plunder or other means wouldn¡¯t secure all the Resources, and possibly the Divine Artifact would be reclaimed. Initially, it seemed unlikely that any of the Great Nobles would target a minor Earl over such a trivial matter. As long as his people dared leave the territory to purchase the necessary materials for the mission, they would be intercepted by the opponent. Chapter 446 - 446 448 Projecting the War God onto the Main ?Chapter 446: Chapter 448: Projecting the War God onto the Main Material Plane Chapter 446: Chapter 448: Projecting the War God onto the Main Material Plane [Additional garbled data, restoration at 3:50 AM. If unable to restore, open the directory and long press the chapter to redownload.] ¡°And it seems that the Cradle Project of the Main Material Plane only has authority but lacks a corresponding carrier, so it requires a divine being as a carrier to implement it. Otherwise, having just the software and authority but no hardware, it¡¯s impossible to intervene in reality, unless it¡¯s a special case like Sam and Duke Frost.¡± ¡°All units, prepare to deploy the War God. The target is set, coordinates location...¡± ¡°All units, take note, once the War God lands, amplify Sam¡¯s location information with the information amplifier. It¡¯s imperative that the War God detects Sam, the member of the Three-eyed Tribe.¡± After confirming the nature of the situation, Qin Muye naturally started the next phase of the plan. ¡°We won¡¯t throw out the God of Etiquette, it seems to be showing signs of recovery.¡± Qin Muye mused that it might be good to test the self-repair of a faith-state divine being. ¡°Authority, huh?¡± ¡°It¡¯s faith, or, to put it more bluntly, something similar to spiritual energy, which should be what this so-called Cradle Project is all about.¡± ¡°Well, just have to endure it slowly, after all, there are only so many points available.¡± Qin Muye quickly dismissed the matter from his mind since there was no use in rushing it. ¡°Sometimes having too high a rank isn¡¯t all that great...¡± Qin Muye felt somewhat helpless. ¡°In the Main Material Plane, the authority of divine beings is less than that of the Cradle Project, so their programs are overwritten.¡± ¡°The speed of the War God¡¯s madness was a bit unexpected, probably because the Main Material Plane is so vast.¡± ¡°Master, there is a violent change in the data on the War God. It¡¯s as significant as reconstructing itself.¡± ¡°Pay attention to data feedback and calibration,¡± Qin Muye instructed Spirit Monster as he watched the War God being smashed into place. ¡°The faith-state is completely unbalanced; it looks like it¡¯s been replaced by something.¡± After all, it was just an imitation. If the Gendaya Civilization had continued to advance, perhaps it could have been perfected, but now it seemed unnecessary. However, from Qin Muye¡¯s perspective, the situation was not light, because the other party had lost the nobility of warfare, a part of etiquette, making it seem somewhat perverted. Still, the entity had gone mad, and Qin Muye feared it was stubbornly half-mad, which would mean he¡¯d have to give it a nudge, and that would be troublesome. Massive amounts of data were continuously transmitted from the equipment on the War God into the Magic Network. Sooner or later, have the Holy Light God completely frazzled. Once he finished testing the divine beings at hand, Qin Muye was ready to begin the era of the great Divine Country and produce Titan Level Giant Structure materials. Yes, it was truly perverted. The localized mutations on the body were irreversible, amounting to permanent mutations. Concerning the Cradle Project, Qin Muye also obtained more data. If it was just targeting the Three-eyed Clan, that would be interesting, perhaps a certain enemy, which could explain the Divine Country¡¯s preparations for war. The launch was certainly not done by throwing it with Spirit Monster¡¯s hands but by putting it directly into the City Defense Weapon System. Through precise calculations, not only would it avoid causing problems in the Main Material Plane, but it would also minimize the damage suffered by the War God. Moreover, this might be the core of the Cradle Project. The Noble Code had become scrap paper, and the greedy nobles, blinded by their greed, had long since stopped caring about elegance and etiquettes¡ªas benefits are not something everyone can resist. Although the Noble War is part of etiquette, it¡¯s not all there is to it; it only occupies a part, which is why it¡¯s only half-mad¡ªbecause of other reasons, it is slowly regaining sanity. Well, it¡¯s not quite right to describe it as possession; perhaps it¡¯s more appropriate to say it was stripped of authority. The wars of the old order were naturally shattered. By his estimation, only by killing the Holy Light God would he get a drop of a Gold Treasure Chest with a suffix. Other divine beings, even if they were rank 7, should have a chance to drop a Gold Treasure Chest, and of this, he was certain. Common goods don¡¯t deserve better Treasure Boxes. No problem, in Qin Muye¡¯s eyes, the entity that has overwritten the War God, for now, can be referred to as a ¡®divine being.¡¯ The opponent is very primitive, primitive like the Stone Hammer in the hands of cavemen. Qin Muye continuously calculated the data and furiously deduced principles in his mind. Qin Muye soon figured out why the War God instantly turned into some unknown divine being. To say it was a replacement might not be accurate; it was more like an overwriting, an authority overwrite. Qin Muye could have perfected it, but he felt it was rather useless. The reason was simple: it was indeed of no use to him, and it had significant limitations. If it was targeted at the Gendaya Civilization itself, then it would indicate that this was a civilization¡¯s self-rescue plan or a plan against enemies. The current noble war had completely spiraled out of control. Under the influence of the Spirit Monsters under Qin Muye¡¯s command, the situation had become chaotic both internally and externally. Divine beings are essentially beings of faith. Although they have physical forms, their essence is mostly made up of spiritual energy, which is why they require faith energy to sustain themselves. Although he was unsure of the specifics of the plan, judging from the Cradle Project that encompassed the War God, it seemed to be a being similar to a belief state divinity, but more extreme and more perfected... as well as more primal. Despite his reluctance to perfect the divinity project, Qin Muye still needed to understand the divine beings, as it involved the Cradle Project, a certain undercurrent of this world. Therefore, it was no surprise what he acquired. Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t without gains¡ª at least there were points, for points are a constant value, given in fixed amounts that do not fluctuate with the rank or level of the lord or territory. Hence, Qin Muye had reason to speculate that perhaps the divinity project was built upon this primal concept of divinity. So, in the current large-scale noble chaos on the main material plane, Qin Muye also relied on accumulating points little by little. He suspected that after the War God entered the main material plane, it would be possessed just like the Magic God. He wanted to know if the Cradle Project was mainly targeting the Gendaya Civilization or the Three-eyed Clan. Looking further was even more disheartening; in these days, as the Spirit Monsters incited wars across the lands, they naturally scoured for Treasure Boxes as well, but the quality was mostly poor, with very few Silver Treasure Boxes¡ªmost were unworthy of note. Inside the Endless Abyss, the War God, who had succumbed to madness, was implanted with a large number of mechanical devices used to monitor various data indicators of the War God. Compared to divine beings, he favored the Crystal Wall Project more. The Divine Country was actually a derivative of the Crystal Wall Project, headquartered inside the Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base. Only some more remote areas remained unaffected, but this was only temporary, as the turmoil was quickly sweeping across the entire main material plane. In the past, the benefits obtained from noble wars, when compared to real wars, were drastically different. It was like a group of starving people coming across a spread of fine food, grabbing and eating hurriedly. As a result, the entire kingdom where the Holy Light Church resided was left with a huge crater, and due to the excessive force, the main material plane itself experienced significant tremors, with signs of continental plate movement. Therefore, he could completely abandon the divine project and opt for the Crystal Wall instead. Because the rank was too high, the rank of the fallen Treasure Boxes was too low. Primitive doesn¡¯t necessarily mean backward, just as cockroaches haven¡¯t evolved for hundreds of millions of years. In Qin Muye¡¯s estimate, he should have gone mad a month ago, but to his surprise, the madness had only just begun. There was an unexpected one-month discrepancy. After all, it was inserted into the firepower system, so shooting it out would certainly cause damage. The War God penetrated the Crystal Wall of the main material plane, and just like the Magic God, encountered no resistance whatsoever. The War God¡¯s landing was impactful. Unlike the Magic God who descended on its own, the War God was launched by the Spirit Monsters, so naturally, it couldn¡¯t stay aloft by itself. The War God was quickly projected into the interior of the main material plane. Its coordinates were not chosen randomly; Qin Muye aimed it directly at the headquarters of the Holy Light Church. While the appearance of the War God remained unchanged, its actual composition had undergone earth-shattering changes. This was important because it related to the genesis of the Cradle Project. This was caused by a confusion in belief state data, and it was an imperfection in divine beings. In just an instant, a data report was sent to Qin Muye¡¯s Magic Network terminal. As long as the disturbance was significant enough to distract the divine beings from everything else, it would make Qin Muye¡¯s actions much easier. It¡¯s possible that by dealing with this, Qin Muye could complete the long-term event, ¡°God Twilight.¡± As for the others? For rank 6, it could only be Silver Treasure Boxes. Chapter 447 - 447 449 Its Just for Money No Need to Chop Off ?Chapter 447: Chapter 449: It¡¯s Just for Money, No Need to Chop Off Parts, Right? Chapter 447: Chapter 449: It¡¯s Just for Money, No Need to Chop Off Parts, Right? ¡°` [Additional chapter garbled, recovery at 3:50 AM, if unable to recover, long-press the chapter in the table of contents to re-download.] ¡°...¡± Qin Muye had a dark expression, was the desire for revenge this strong? ¡°Sigh, I hope you¡¯re sensible, otherwise next time... I might have to send over some body parts.¡± Qin Muye sighed, he had wanted to be a good person, but it ended up that he was using rather harsh methods. It was a good thing he was strong enough, or he might have been seen as a stepping stone for some heroic character passing by to defeat evil. ¡°That¡¯s not the case, Master. Our investigation of many Transcendents with legendary traits, as well as Great Nobles, has shown that most are just tales spun by minstrels or results of misinformation.¡± The intelligence department responded promptly. ¡°No need, what if he is killed? Where would we find another tool as useful as him?¡± ¡°But we can¡¯t just let it slide either. How about this: you have someone shave off all his body hair, then strip him naked and put him in a torn sack, and hang it at the bedside of Zijing Xian during the night.¡± Qin Muye reflected for a moment; since he had already issued a warning, the message should be even stronger this time. ¡°Having gone through three servers, only Emperor Shen You of the Warlock Dynasty comes close, perhaps because the protagonist is not in this era?¡± ¡°From what I see now, it¡¯s not certain that there will be a protagonist, especially given the unique circumstances of the Warlock Dynasty.¡± Qin Muye nodded. Protagonists couldn¡¯t possibly be everywhere. If that were the case, Qin Muye would certainly run away at the first chance, not even caring about rewards or incentives. ¡°Oh, send him back to the Zijing Mountain Territory, and leave him a letter telling him not to play tricks anymore. The next time he messes with us, we¡¯ll chop off the hands of his major subordinates.¡± After some thought, Qin Muye decided to proceed with this plan. ¡°If one day a great Unification Empire is truly formed, would trade wars, propaganda wars, and so forth once again pose a severe challenge to the War God?¡± ¡°It seems the collapse of the war model has led to more serious mutations in the War God?¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The intelligence department was quick to act. ¡°Speaking of protagonists, Intelligence Department, have you found any information about the Child of Destiny, or the likes of a protagonist?¡± Qin Muye casually inquired. ¡°I hope the War God lives to see these wars without gunpowder... I hope humanity does too.¡± ¡°Should we teach them a lesson? Just sending him back is too lenient for Duke Baishuang.¡± The Spirit Monster in the intelligence department asked. ¡°This speed is not right, he¡¯s a 7th-order entity, yet he¡¯s crawling slowly. Normally, he should have arrived in a matter of seconds.¡± ¡°If this stretches across most of the Main Material Plane, the casualties shouldn¡¯t be too severe, right?¡± ¡°Master, Duke Baishuang has been tied up. How do you plan to deal with him?¡± The intelligence department reported in a timely manner. After all, being semi-digitized, drops upon death would certainly be random. After all, his actions completely deviated from those of the typical arch-villains and were more like that of a petty villain who used extremely harsh methods. However, the situation with the Magic God is clearly different, as Qin Muye has redirected warfare into a bloody spectacle again. But this was just the beginning; further strategies such as conspiracy and fraud are expected to keep transforming warfare. Presently, war is savage and bloody but remains very primitive. But the larger the size, combined with a mess of various movements, naturally looks extremely terrifying. But this is also a qualitative change, from the original scripted play to genuinely deadly altercations, and with the intervention of Spirit Monsters, the war model has made leaps and bounds. Likewise, Qin Muye¡¯s gaze quickly returned to the War God, who was crawling in a highly distorted manner towards Sam¡¯s direction. Besides, he did not believe there was a chance for such development in this server; with Qin Muye here, how could it possibly develop into a great Unification? Unless some unpredictable variable suddenly appeared, essentially, this server had no future. Anyway, the two of them had formed an alliance. Qin Muye would let them untie the bond only after he had acquired all their Divine Artifacts; otherwise, they could forget about leaving. The situation among the Nobles was more complicated, so even the Divine Church couldn¡¯t meddle in it. They could even get rebuffed because most Nobles also served as Priests. ¡°` The good news is that Zijing Immortal, that unlucky thing, isn¡¯t on this trajectory, allowing Qin Muye to continue duping the other party¡¯s Divine Artifact. The bad news, of course, is also because Zijing Immortal isn¡¯t on this trajectory, Qin Muye missed the chance to make outrageous demands. Chaos will persist until the whole world is annihilated; only in muddy waters can one catch fish. What Qin Muye is doing is stirring up chaos in the entire server, from humans to gods. A warning will suffice, no need for a fight to the death, he still wants the other party¡¯s Divine Artifact after all. Two places headed in completely opposite directions; naturally, they won¡¯t be found. Conspiring for wealth at the cost of lives; he hasn¡¯t even got his hands on the wealth, yet lives are already at risk. If Zijing Immortal and Duke Baishuang are as close as brothers, mobilizing troops to attack might be secondary, but Qin Muye worries about a scenario where both fish and net are lost, damaging his Divine Artifact in the process. Qin Muye made a quick guess at the War God¡¯s trajectory, coming up with good news and bad news. Qin Muye thought, if every era had a protagonist, then that would be defying fate itself. Qin Muye could only hope. Support was out of the question; hope was just wishful thinking, and dreaming didn¡¯t cost a penny, so of course Qin Muye allowed himself this luxury. But to actually offer support would mean incurring costs, something he was unwilling to do even verbally. Qin Muye had watched this creature crawl for three days now, leaving a trail of corpses wherever it went, and the gods showed no sign of movement either, clearly preoccupied with their own troubles. If the Magic God was a wriggling mass of rotten flesh, then the War God was something different altogether, like a giant animal skinned alive, covered in numerous limbs. Its massive body kept moving forward, similar to some kind of mutated crawling creature. Though the Magic God and War God were both third-rate gods due to the small number of worshippers and their bizarre existence. Their method of analyzing whether someone was the protagonist was very simple, just casting Reconnaissance Skill to check their Talent, which obviously yielded no results. He didn¡¯t want to gamble; if he didn¡¯t manage to extract the items, the loss would be substantial. It was nothing more than leading a charge to kill everyone, then seizing all of their possessions for himself. Someone as shameless as Qin Muye was relatively rare. More often, it was the extra villains who were this shameless. Otherwise, why would Qin Muye let them off? He tormented them to death just because of the Divine Artifact¡¯s sake, as the saying goes ¡°no man is guilty, but he who carries a jade invites a beating.¡± As a villain, how could he just sit by and watch someone possess a Divine Artifact? If one side really wanted a truce, to suddenly find out they¡¯d been cuckolded by the enemy nobles, raising the enemy¡¯s son for eighteen years, and what¡¯s worse, if the wife and son seriously thought about killing oneself to hand over to the lover, such maneuvering would prevent any thoughts of a truce. They would probably turn into the Incredible Hulk on the spot and smash the opponent to death. Because Qin Muye wasn¡¯t the Lord, there was no Loyalty attribute for the other party on his panel, and naturally, he wasn¡¯t clear whether Duke Baishuang had been subjugated by Zijing Immortal during this period. But Qin Muye simply assumed that the other party was already subjugated, and the level of Loyalty didn¡¯t matter. The war was escalating fiercely, with Qin Muye¡¯s Spirit Monsters actively inciting chaos; naturally, they weren¡¯t going to stop. Each one was even getting their hands dirty behind the scenes to ensure the war didn¡¯t end, making it impossible to stop. Violence was definitely not an option, as pillaging couldn¡¯t take away all of a Lord¡¯s resources. It¡¯s not like he was a native who could just rush in and loot. As a Lord, there were privileges, so Qin Muye could only keep enduring for now. If the world lost its value and he still couldn¡¯t get what he wanted, then he¡¯d just have to pillage and send the other party on their way. This world didn¡¯t have a Commerce God, because things were indeed too chaotic. If such a god came into being, they would likely only be a puppet. It¡¯s like someone advising you to reconcile with the home-wrecker after you¡¯ve been wronged, seeking your forgiveness. How can there be reconciliation? Hand over one¡¯s life to them? Not killing the persuader on the spot was already a consideration for the priests of the Divine Church trying to mediate. Such things had to wait for the right moment to emerge. A true villain wouldn¡¯t extort as blatantly and openly as Qin Muye; they would at least find a fig leaf for decency. Mainly because the Spirit Monsters felt that Duke Baishuang, this inside traitor, dared to act while using the Mage System Qin Muye provided him with. It¡¯s like seeking death in ways not even imaginable. In the end, Qin Muye did not take the advice of the intelligence department¡¯s Spirit Monsters, because, after all, acting on it would result in a direct confrontation. Chapter 448 - 448 450 Bloodline Mission Ends at Level 2 ?Chapter 448: Chapter 450: Bloodline Mission Ends at Level 2 Chapter 448: Chapter 450: Bloodline Mission Ends at Level 2 [Code for additional updates; recovery at 3:50. If recovery fails, press and hold the chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡°Yes, it was him. It seems the other party came prepared.¡± In his heart, Chen Mo was also wondering whether this Priest Blake was sent by the *** Lord to trap him. ¡°What does the other party want to do? I think that the Lord must have expended a great deal of resources, and it couldn¡¯t have been just to blow off steam,¡± said Priest Blake, staring at Chen Mo, utterly unconcerned about his own situation. ¡°Fine, I keep my word,¡± Duke Frost pressed down his shock and confusion. He knew that Earl Zijing had paid a huge price, for even his spirits had just dipped in that instant. ¡°Good!¡± Chen Mo agreed resolutely. If the other party dared to break their word, he would kill this Priest Blake immediately. ¡°Look, will this do?¡± Chen Mo took out a Gene Decryption Device and handed it to Duke Frost, then tensed up, ready to strike if the other party reneged on their word. ¡°How can you guarantee it?¡± Chen Mo stared at him, his tone carrying a hint of menace. ¡°If I bought the materials, are you sure you could help me?¡± Chen Mo sighed helplessly; he could only buy peace now. ¡°So, what are you going to do next?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a threat, definitely a threat. I didn¡¯t expect the *** Lord to have a 6th tier hero under him.¡± ¡°I...¡± Duke Frost opened his mouth, but was unable to help. ¡°I¡¯ve changed it, now is it okay?¡± Chen Mo¡¯s mind shifted, realizing the other party wasn¡¯t a man of the *** Lord; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been so shocked. ¡°I have no way out; the other party is too powerful. Unless you can find a Divine Servant Level Transcendent, I¡¯d advise you to hand over the item. After all, if that Lord truly made a move, you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance,¡± Duke Frost finally added. ¡°I have nothing to guarantee, if you trust me help me, if not, just leave,¡± Duke Frost also felt that something was amiss. ¡°You aren¡¯t supposed to know this, obviously you have failed in your task this time,¡± Chen Mo quickly changed the topic, his murderous intent gradually subsiding. [***: Correct] [***: Put it up for auction, just go buy it] [Second Ring Task: Get Blake Frost to use the Gene Decryption Device for you, Reward: S-level Bloodline ¡¤ Three-eyed Tribe] [You have exceeded the first ring task] [Zijing Immortal: Thanks, senior] [Zijing Immortal: Senior, are you asleep?] [Zijing Immortal: I¡¯ve decided, then please bother you, senior] [Zijing Immortal: Earlier you said if I gave you all the Divine Artifacts, you¡¯d cover me for the task, is that true?] Duke Frost looked at the Gene Decryption Device, his expression one of shock: ¡°This is impossible, how could you possibly have a Gene Decryption Device, no one can make one now, not even me unless I had enough industrial capability.¡± Duke Frost clearly sensed Chen Mo¡¯s reluctant tone and eventually nodded: ¡°It¡¯s possible.¡± Such as cutting off water source, destroying food, these were enough to plunge the entire territory into dire straits. Priest Blake had been unconscious for a long time, and even this action did not awaken him. Chen Mo was also at a loss, after all, the other party had no patience anymore, having placed such a big object next to his bed; what resistance could he offer? The next step might just be to hang him on the wall. But to say the truth, he really was threatened by the other party, now he could hang this Priest Blake on his bedpost, tomorrow he could hang his head on the city wall. Of course, he thought too much, instead treating Duke Frost¡¯s words as a further threat. The other party was really shameless, not showing any noble demeanor, using such crude methods. Then immediately opened the auction house and withdrew the originally posted materials, only leaving an item named Gene Decryption Device, this thing was priced as all Divine Artifacts. And if that wasn¡¯t the case, how could he possibly return intact? Given the other party¡¯s greedy nature, what should have returned wasn¡¯t Priest Blake, but parts of him. After realizing there was no more threat, he slowly took it down, opened the sack, and inside was a naked man. At a glance, he didn¡¯t recognize him, but upon a closer look, wasn¡¯t this that Priest Blake? More importantly, since they didn¡¯t even meet the other party, it was impossible to negotiate. The other party¡¯s motive was clear, they just wanted to force them to death. The bulging sack, with its unknown contents, had him scrambling to light the oil lamp for illumination. The reply was just one word, but clearly, the other party wasn¡¯t likely to cheat him. He only remembered closing and opening his eyes, then he saw Chen Mo. Seeing the rewards for the penultimate second-ring task, Chen Mo knew that neither the Priest Blake nor that Noble had deceived him, which allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief¡ªat least he hadn¡¯t lost both money and people. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have enough authority; otherwise, he could have accessed the leaderboards or initiated some kind of investigation. But clearly, he didn¡¯t dare because he had thought the Noble would play by the rules, but now it seemed that the Noble didn¡¯t care about the rules at all. Otherwise, how could he commit acts that violated the Noble Code? On the chat channel, Chen Mo looked at the words he had typed, which were utterly humiliating. Meanwhile, Priest Blake, also known as Duke Frost, slowly awoke and was startled by the light of the oil lamp and the sight of Chen Mo, ¡°How come I am here?¡± Otherwise, how could he willingly endure such humiliation? Though he wanted to assertively say, ¡°I would not scheme with the likes of you!¡± So he thought, since he had lost, he must at least secure the S-level Three-eyed Clan bloodline¡ªotherwise it would be a heavy loss. Thus, he found it challenging to gauge the situation with this hero unit with zero loyalty. Therefore, the bloodline quest chain was likely to remain incomplete; to complete it, he would have to surrender the Divine Artifact, otherwise, he would remain stuck at the first ring. He understood that he had touched upon some core secret of Earl Zijing, which explained the opposition¡¯s unusual response. He might have despised the opponent, but since the opponent was stronger, he had no choice but to endure under the circumstances. He knew that only a sixth-tier could place someone so easily beside his bed without alerting him. This indirectly proved that Priest Blake wasn¡¯t an ally of his enemy, as just now, his loyalty had risen at an unimaginable rate, reaching 50 points. Once completed, he might not only acquire the S-level bloodline but also a fifth-tier hero unit, one with complete loyalty. The next moment, the Gene Decryption Device was transferred into his inventory, and he also saw a significant loss of attributes on his own attribute panel due to the absence of the Divine Artifact. For now, it was just blocking the materials needed by the Gene Decryption Device, but if it came down to it, things would turn even more severe. Who else could it be? As a Legendary being, he didn¡¯t even know how he had been knocked unconscious or how he returned. That is to say, another unnamed Noble was targeting Earl Zijing deliberately because he had something that even that powerful Noble coveted. That night, Chen Mo, who was soundly asleep, suddenly opened his eyes. Although somewhat unimpressive, he was indeed a legitimate fifth-tier Lord. The moment he opened his eyes, he saw a dark object hanging above his bed, almost giving him a fright, until he realized it was a sack. Because his hair, eyebrows, and beard had all been shaved, he hadn¡¯t recognized him at first glance. Because of loyalty reasons, Chen Mo would definitely not open up those permissions to him, especially for events; who knows what could happen if he found out about ongoing events. The reason was simple, with no value left, there was no need to maintain any semblance of goodwill. At that moment, Chen Mo directly confronted him. After asking the question, he calmed down, ¡°It was done by the Lord opposing you, Earl, wasn¡¯t it?¡± This was the difference in power. That made Chen Mo treat him as a spy who had come to sabotage his Divine Artifact deliberately. This made Chen Mo¡¯s face alternate between shades of green and white. Previously, he had indeed considered replacing him, but from the recent behavior, that unknown Lord was too inscrutable, and choosing Earl Zijing seemed a safer bet, with fewer variables. If he bought it, then all his Divine Artifacts would be transferred as funds to the other party. How could it be possible to serve him with loyalty reset to zero? It wasn¡¯t possible. Finally, Chen Mo gritted his teeth; successful or not, he considered it as paying for his life. Chapter 449 - 449 451 One Body Two Consciousnesses ?Chapter 449: Chapter 451: One Body, Two Consciousnesses Chapter 449: Chapter 451: One Body, Two Consciousnesses [Additional messy codes, recovery at 3:50. If it cannot be recovered, press and hold this chapter in the directory to re-download.] ¡®No, why do I feel like I am getting sleepy...¡¯ ¡®No...this isn¡¯t what I want to say at all... What industrialization, why can¡¯t I control myself!!!¡¯ Chen Mo was shocked, he had not anticipated things would turn out this way. ¡®Such bizarre techniques, can they also become a great way? It¡¯s simply absurd, neither reading the sages¡¯ books nor knowing prose and poetry, no wonder they were exterminated.¡¯ Lord Chen Mo couldn¡¯t help but sneer, but he was seriously examining it. ¡®Child, you are good. Stay in the cradle; do not come out. It¡¯s dangerous outside the cradle.¡¯ ¡®It seems I need to find a way to leave this body first, but then all the stuff will just benefit this impostor.¡¯ ¡®Sleep for a while, when you wake up everything will get better.¡¯ ¡®So am I now split into two personalities? I need to get rid of that newly formed personality quickly, otherwise... No, even if I resolved it, I cannot fool the Mind Network unless I merge, and it has to be under my control.¡¯ ¡®I will protect you and will not let you suffer any harm~¡¯ ¡®How can they lack even this kind of thing, a bunch of useless people.¡¯ ¡®There¡¯s a problem with this S-grade Bloodline, this is impossible, it¡¯s from Lord Era, there absolutely can¡¯t be a problem!!!¡¯ Chen Mo was both shocked and afraid, but he had no solution at all. ¡®What on earth is this thing, why are there two of me, the other clearly is controlled, the Three-eyed Clan¡¯s Bloodline indeed has problems.¡¯ ¡°But our pressure will be a lot greater, I...something¡¯s not right, my memory seems to be missing a part, I actually have no memory of how the Gene Decryption Device came to be.¡± Chen Mo¡¯s expression changed, he had not expected to lose a part of his memory. ¡°Industrialization is not the most urgent in our territory, what¡¯s truly urgent is to reclaim all rights and awaken more of our kin as soon as possible, to construct the Mind Network quickly.¡± ¡°Good, as soon as possible, I think I need the Mind Network to run a self-check on me, maybe then I could find out what is wrong with me.¡± Chen Mo was also out of clues, losing memory didn¡¯t matter, what really mattered was this magical territory, so having the rights or not was very important. ¡°Fortunately, there is quite a bit of good news, at least Resources Buildings can operate, especially those producing Food, food will not be a problem for a while.¡± ¡°Many memories, the memories I currently have in my mind are only from when I awakened, just now, there were some parts where I was preventing your industrialization, but now they¡¯re completely gone, I wouldn¡¯t have thought of it at all if it hadn¡¯t been brought up just now.¡± Chen Mo kept correcting his own memories in his mind, but found everything was gone. ¡°It seems I still need the Mind Network, otherwise relying solely on my Power of the Soul I¡¯m totally unable to self-inspect.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity I don¡¯t have the rights, otherwise it would have been better.¡± ¡°You acquired the Gene Decryption Device through some means beforehand, that¡¯s good news, at least it will alleviate much pressure on Sam¡¯s side.¡± ¡°How much did you lose? This shouldn¡¯t be the case, the Gene Decryption Device doesn¡¯t have these side effects, which part is it specifically?¡± Duke Blake Frost also had some memory? ¡°For survival and propagation, you have already awakened. My kin, I will assist you to bring our civilization back to its former glory!¡± Duke Blake Frost was also visibly delighted, completely without the tension he had earlier. ¡°Why do I have a strange feeling?¡± Three-eyed Clan Chen Mo rubbed his temples, he felt some unknown changes happening to him. ¡°I...for survival and propagation!¡± He intended to rally people¡¯s hearts, but upon seeing Duke Blake Frost, he said these words subconsciously. ¡°This is not the point, what¡¯s more important is that I can¡¯t manipulate the rights of this territory, I can only watch but not use, it¡¯s like having half the rights missing.¡± ¡°You research this matter first, after all it¡¯s your own, I will go use the Gene Decryption Device to free enough of our kin.¡± Duke Blake Frost expressed his helplessness, since the device was with Chen Mo, naturally, he couldn¡¯t take the lead. ¡°The me before awakening was really too shortsighted, I even obstructed your industrialization, I think we need to restart industrialization quickly.¡± Chen Mo said bluntly. Duke Blake Frost seemed not to notice Chen Mo¡¯s real thoughts but spoke on his own. After all, it involves his own survival, he had to consider these matters. After all, everything he has came from elevating through the system of Lord Era. No, it wasn¡¯t just him, Chen Mo had discovered another Hero unit, a member of the Three-eyed Clan named Sam, who was a Three-eyed Priest, and what was more important was that his loyalty was also at 100 points. Not only did Chen Mo of the Three-eyed Clan obtain the legacy of the Gendaya Great Book Library, Lord Chen Mo had naturally obtained it too, so he naturally knew just how terrifying the Mind Network could be. Chen Mo felt strange techniques continuously emerging in his mind, his brow suddenly split open, and intense pain incessantly assaulted his psyche. Chen Mo quickly realized this, such as being able to see various icons like buildings, troops, activities, leaderboards, chat channels, and so on, but he was unable to open and use them. Chen Mo could feel his thinking being altered bit by bit, and he had also formed a connection of the souls with Duke Frost. But if his Three-eyed Clan could develop these special things, perhaps they could further advance the Gendaya civilization, which wasn¡¯t impossible, but that would have to wait until the Gendaya civilization had fully recovered, otherwise, they would not have the corresponding observational methods. But that was unavoidable. More importantly was Blake Frost, whose loyalty to him had now reached 100 points, the first Hero unit to achieve full loyalty. Fortunately, everything was going smoothly, he looked at the attributes, Talent, and Skills added to his panel, which shocked him completely. The memory had still not recovered, still a blank, but that tremor was genuinely real. It was as if he had been reborn. He could inspect himself through the Power of the Soul, but found nothing. But the problem was he didn¡¯t dare to act recklessly, because both parties shared the same territory panel, and once he used it, it would be immediately perceived by the other party. Regrettably, he had not found any related records, the reason being simple, no member of the Three-eyed Tribe would study these things, because they were naturally connected to all members of the Three-eyed Tribe by their minds, even considering it normal. Lord Chen Mo felt dazed, with strange sounds emerging in his mind. Lord Chen Mo naturally knew that the Mind Network was formed by the psychic blending of the Three-eyed Clan¡¯s minds, with everyone¡¯s thoughts and ideas completely unreserved, which was fundamentally impossible for him to accept. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t do this, let alone the Three-eyed Tribe members, as they possessed the Mind Network that could guide all tribe members to grow healthily, preventing anything similar from happening at the root. Now, Lord Chen Mo was completely suppressed deep within his consciousness, and he was also thinking about how to escape this situation, otherwise once the other party¡¯s Mind Network was successfully built, he would definitely be detected. Chen Mo of the Three-eyed Clan sighed, he himself had no authority, naturally, it was also impossible to bypass this authority to grant corresponding authority to Duke Frost or anyone else. It was a matter of life and death, and he had to put down the pride of his scholarly persona. Who would dig out their own brain? This itself was against common sense. So in reality, he had only gained a rather special territory. He was cursing and swearing, but it all was in vain. He knew that it was ¡°Lord Era¡± that caused the problems with his inheritance from the Three-eyed Clan, causing many issues to arise. Whispering voices faded away, and the consciousness of Lord Chen Mo completely plunged into nothingness. Therefore, within his consciousness, Lord Chen Mo looked utterly defeated, ¡°No, how could there not be anything? Isn¡¯t the Three-eyed Clan claimed to be the most powerful existence?¡± Because of this advanced knowledge, he, as an ancient person, was also rapidly evolving, understanding many modern things. In the consciousness of Chen Mo of the Three-eyed Clan, the real Lord Chen Mo watched this scene, holding the memories and authority. This would not sit well with anyone, as he had become the unwitting provider for someone else¡¯s benefit. While handling affairs, Chen Mo of the Three-eyed Clan only felt a sudden tremor explode within his soul. Chapter 450 - 450 452 Operation Code - Star Array ?Chapter 450: Chapter 452: Operation Code ¨C Star Array Chapter 450: Chapter 452: Operation Code ¨C Star Array [Additional update garbled, will restore at 3:50. If unable to restore, open the directory and long-press this chapter to redownload.] ¡°However, the fact that this newcomer server of the Zijing Immortal is actually a Cultivation World is no wonder the territory is called Zijing Mountain. It couldn¡¯t be that each one starts its own sect, could it?¡± ¡°From the current situation, the ¡®Lord Era¡¯ doesn¡¯t directly eliminate the function of Bloodline; it remains intact. Hence, it¡¯s highly likely that Zijing Immortal was assimilated. But because the other party has certain Professions, complete assimilation didn¡¯t occur. Instead, something like a false Soul or a new personality has emerged.¡± ¡°Code Name: Star Array!¡± ¡°Might as well wipe it out; it¡¯s such a hassle to keep, and it¡¯s merely a scourge anyway,¡± Qin Muye finally decided to let Zijing Mountain blow up. ¡°Also suspected amnesia?¡± Qin Muye found this situation somewhat strange. ¡°Another thing, get all spies ready to return; the Main Material Plane isn¡¯t worth much anymore.¡± ¡°Black Hand, notify them to start the repairs at the Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base.¡± ¡°Black Hand, get ready...¡± ¡°Only three Divine Artifacts, that¡¯s really shoddy...¡± ¡°There¡¯s just one issue though, what exactly are the Cradle Plan and any potential enemies like?¡± ¡°Soul¡¯s fluctuating, seems like something is invading, and the Cradle Hibernation has turned into a Civilization Cradle? Moreover, it¡¯s precisely when the Three-eyed Clan were successful with their Mind Network construction.¡± ¡°No authority, isn¡¯t that going to halt the entire territory?¡± ¡°All banished to the Main Material Plane and destroy the Divine Country, taking over the entire Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base and guiding it to regenerate a new portal.¡± Qin Muye pondered for a moment and finally decided to start all over to avoid leaving any problems behind, while also harvesting a bunch of Points and Treasure Boxes. ¡°Yes, master, but about the other Divine beings...¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware, it must be because of the Three-eyed Clan¡¯s Mind Network. Let all units be on alert,¡± Qin Muye said, and upon hearing this, he canceled the command to flatten the Zijing Mountain Territory. ¡°Bloodline and Profession linkage, really interesting. But this newly born false Soul didn¡¯t acquire everything from Zijing Immortal, so they can¡¯t interfere with the territory.¡± ¡°So, we can conclude that the Three-eyed Clan equals the Cradle Plan?¡± ¡°Kind of messy, huh.¡± ¡°Interesting, does that mean we have caught their tail?¡± ¡°These two still have more to follow, won¡¯t they release the actual Cradle Plan?¡± ¡°This confirms that the Cradle Plan and even the Three-eyed Clan and the Gendaya Civilization itself are one and the same.¡± ¡°Did the think tank analyze this so quickly?¡± ¡°Master, was just about to contact you. The War God¡¯s data is showing large fluctuations, and it has changed directions. Instead of heading towards Sam as planned, it has rerouted, possibly towards the Zijing Mountain Territory,¡± Black Hand rambled with a long spiel. ¡°Master, there¡¯s a problem with Zijing Immortal.¡± The intelligence department submitted a report to Qin Muye through the Magic Network. Like... the Cradle Plan? After all, the Ring World Orbital Base of the Crystal Wall itself is part of the Cradle Plan, even if not for occupying the Star Array, a Titan Level Giant Structure, one must take control preemptively, and naturally, he would take it over. And the Star Array can also be upgraded, just like the Stone Statue Ghost Armor and Demon Statue Level Mecha. But the other party played a good hand poorly, winding up in this dire state. Unlike Qin Muye, he delegated all authority to Black Hand, who gradually handed it down to other Spirit Monsters. Probably not just one guess, there are a few, but the likelihood is too low, it was just briefly mentioned. Of course, the difficulty of upgrading is definitely high, Qin Muye is even ready to dismantle the world barriers of the Gods¡¯ Realm, even planning to stuff the entire Gods¡¯ Realm into it. And it can also connect with the Magic Network to create a higher level of arrays. It¡¯s not of any value anyway. Black Hand naturally understood what Qin Muye meant, which is that all the good things have been nearly harvested, ready to completely extract any remaining value. The trouble had been eliminated, and everything had become worry-free. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t thoroughly understand what the situation with the Zijing Immortal was, so he wondered if he should simply take action since the Divine Artifact was already in his possession and the other party had no value left? The premise was that no strange incidents occurred; otherwise, it could cause unpredictable disturbance. Strong might not necessarily mean powerful, but definitely bizarre, like the ¡®End Reincarnation¡¯ that directly restarts the world. Qin Muye was unaware of the process, but the think tank and the command center, in conjunction with other departments, quickly provided Qin Muye with their speculation. Qin Muye couldn¡¯t help but comment, because from the situation of the other party, it indeed resembled the Sect Leader¡¯s flow, maybe a sort of alternative variant. Qin Muye took a brief look and noticed that the other party had displayed two new statuses, but it was unclear whether they belonged to positive or negative states. Qin Muye initiated the plan for the Titan Level Giant Structure; his first project called Star Array was primarily a supercomputer, which assisted Qin Muye and all Spirit Monsters in achieving higher levels of combat, research, learning, and other capabilities. Qin Muye looked at the Divine Artifact presented by the other party and was utterly dismayed; he had least expected a double-digit number since he had about that amount of Divine Artifacts at Tier 5. Qin Muye pondered over this matter; the possibility was not small, yet it was contradictory. Qin Muye had considered creating a combat or protection-oriented Titan Level Giant Structure at first, but after careful thought, this would indeed make the Endless Abyss more stable, but considering the structure and development of his territory, a supercomputer like the Star Array would maximize the potential of his entire territory. Qin Muye knew that a part of the Cradle Plan had already infiltrated the Mind Network of the Three-eyed Tribe, and the items on the War God likely formed part of the Cradle Plan as well. Intelligence was useless now. He would wait until the army pressed in and carried out mass slaughter to complete the Advancement task required by a 7th Tier territory. Then, of course, the Church would take over. Did they really think those Popes, those Pontiffs, would give up on such wonderful things? Hoarding was out of the question because the conditions set at the auction house for purchasing the Gene Decryption Device included all Divine Artifacts, making it impossible for the other party to secretly keep any Divine Artifact. This was managed through ¡°Lord Era.¡± Although it was merely a supporting Titan Level Giant Structure, its significance was quite evident, enough to elevate the Endless Abyss to another level. Casually throwing three Divine Artifacts into the storage, these artifacts weren¡¯t particularly good, with bonuses that were below average among Divine Artifacts. Thus, Qin Muye had to prevent these kinds of situations from happening. He did not know how such contradictory conditions had formed, but he could be sure of one thing: the situation was becoming clearer. His territory¡¯s foundation was built on research; that¡¯s where its roots were. He might not trust that ¡°Lord Era¡± was something great, but when it came to rule enforcement, particularly concerning the currency system, it was very strict. Now was the right time. One was named Soul Concealment, the other Cradle Hibernation. Thus, he could not view the situation with the Zijing Immortal. Because Qin Muye simply did not care about these matters, also because Spirit Monsters are innately full Loyalty unlike the Zijing Mountain Territory, where traitors are everywhere, each worshipping the Divine. Indeed, no one could withstand this. With the Star Array, all the departments under his command could develop and research more effectively, even if not as quickly as Qin Muye, they were still hundreds of times faster than before, a near qualitative change. Well, other aspects could be outsourced, but the currency-related system was absolutely not going to be problematic. Should the authority really be released, who knows, just after granting permissions, all the information might be reported to the Church. Just as he was about to order the leveling of Zijing Mountain, Qin Muye received the latest report. The events that had happened before were naturally all witnessed by the hidden Spirit Monsters, only the word ¡®suspected¡¯ was marked with a question mark. Once the final secret is unveiled, everything will end, and there won¡¯t be any existence in the world that could obstruct Qin Muye¡¯s methods. As for why the Duke of White Frost hadn¡¯t noticed? That was simple, because he lacked skills like the Reconnaissance Skill, a halfway joined Hero unit, who had not yet upgraded until now, naturally could not have acquired the corresponding skills. And as for destroying the strongest force¡ªit was included here too, everything would end. Zijing Mountain Territory was unlike Qin Muye¡¯s Endless Abyss Territory; that Lord was very autocratic, completely unwilling to delegate power. Chapter 451 - 451 453 Siege Divine Annihilation ?Chapter 451: Chapter 453: Siege, Divine Annihilation Chapter 451: Chapter 453: Siege, Divine Annihilation [Additional garbled code, will recover at 3:50. If unable to recover, open the directory and press and hold this chapter to re-download.] ¡°Set fixed coordinates, prepare to guide other Spirit Monsters.¡± ¡°Heretics from the Exotic Realm, I¡¯ve been looking for you for a long time. The various disasters on the Main Material Plane and the demise of various Divine beings were all your evil deeds, weren¡¯t they?¡± ¡°You wish to dismember the Divine? That¡¯s simply too...¡± ¡°Activate spatial isolation!¡± ¡°The Divine Country of the Holy Light God, such an impressive stance.¡± ¡°If you receive this, please respond. If you receive this, please respond.¡± ¡°Attention everyone, the primary task is to find the Main Control System of the Ring World Orbital Base Crystal Wall. All other tasks are secondary.¡± ¡°Tian Qi, what have you done over there? The entire Ring World Orbital Base Crystal Wall has been activated and a massive amount of energy is converging towards your location. Can¡¯t the City Defense firepower penetrate their defenses?¡± ¡°Cease fire, that¡¯s not his real body. That¡¯s just a puppet the enemy left behind, just like those War Gods and Magic Gods that were thrown into the Main Material Plane.¡± ¡°I suspect that the Divine Country of the Holy Light God might be the central system of the entire Ring World Orbital Base Crystal Wall.¡± Tian Qi¡¯s words directly addressed the questions at the command center. ¡°I¡¯ve notified Plague, and he will launch a precision strike. Act swiftly once a breach appears to prevent the central system from self-destructing,¡± the command center responded quickly. ¡°Transfers are in progress at the relevant departments, please ensure protection!¡± ¡°Signal is correct, please calibrate coordinates.¡± ¡°Coordinates calibrated correctly, ready to initiate connection.¡± It must be said that the Holy Light Divine Kingdom is indeed very sturdy; at least it wasn¡¯t blasted open with a single shot. It¡¯s impossible for the situation to not become urgent at the front while the rear is still squabbling. The aim is to catch the enemy off guard¡ªotherwise, what would be the point of having so many advantages? A large number of Evangelical Spirit Monsters, shielding the space technology and mechanical engineering Spirit Monsters and other life-type Spirit Monsters, entered the Divine Country of the Holy Light God. With a massive display of Holy Light, the sun of the Main Material Plane brightened considerably. But size is not the standard for evaluating combat power¡ªTian Qi¡¯s Evangelical Spirit Monsters all had a minimum strength of 7th order. However, Tian Qi quickly noticed that something was amiss. Of course, before dying, they would pray to the Divine, but lately, it seemed as if the Divine had distanced themselves from the mortal world, not responding to prayers for a long time. The adversaries were only of the 7th order¡ªwhat could they do even with home-field advantage? Like the other Divine beings, they also had corresponding Spirit Monster Heroes leading teams, striking directly and decisively. The writhing tentacles on their bodies became even more horrifying because they were ready to take action. It was the devoted yet Transcendent Priests who were the unluckiest; they communicated directly with the Divine and received immediate feedback. The Conquest amongst the Nobles had turned into a tide, and all the Nobles, whether they were proactive or reactive, found themselves in a great chaos. Soon, the massive Holy Light God faced the same fate as the other Divine beings. Upon entering the Divine Country, these logistical Profession Spirit Monsters immediately began constructing Teleportation Gates. Naturally, they were here to expand their victories. The Spirit Monsters didn¡¯t care whether you were a Divine being or not¡ªthey just struck down. However many Spirit Monsters there were, however high their efficiency, time was still needed after all. This was no simple matter; it involved a Three-eyed Tribe member with a self-consciousness. The Spirit Monsters naturally sprang into action. A Divine Country might be valuable, but definitely not as much as the Main Control System of the Ring World Orbital Base Crystal Wall. There was no need for explanations, simply stating the answer sufficed. The social structure of the Spirit Monsters enabled them to achieve extremely high efficiency levels in their interpersonal relations. There were no plans, no deliberations; it was mostly unanimous agreement. The Priests also faced many problems. Some devout Priests went mad after praying, and even their bodies underwent varying degrees of distortion. If it¡¯s an overwhelming defeat, then it should be efficient as such, not so evenly matched with the enemy when you clearly have the upper hand. The paupers and serfs, this group of believers, were still okay. They weren¡¯t Transcendents and couldn¡¯t receive the Divine Power feedback from the Divine beings. Although they were devout, they didn¡¯t have a direct connection. Dealing with the other Divine beings naturally wasn¡¯t Tian Qi¡¯s job. He was responsible for the Holy Light God and also tried to discover the real mastermind. Thrown into the Main Material Plane as a probe and for data. Without even needing to issue commands, Tian Qi Spirit Monster took the lead in the charge, and all the other Evangelical Spirit Monsters immediately sprang into action. Unknown even to when it happened, terrifying monsters moved through time, their massive bodies unstoppable by the Kingdom, reducing it to ruins beneath their twisted limbs. Even the Cradle Plan could potentially be unearthed. The True God of the Holy Light God is as immense as the Divine Country, making the Demon Statue Level Mecha seem insignificant in comparison. Even the Holy Light God was astounded, for having lived in luxury for so many years, this was the first time encountering such a blasphemous being. The Holy Light God radiated brilliance, seemingly intending to convert all Spirit Monsters into his followers through mental means. Specialization in profession is required, so naturally it¡¯s up to the Spirit Monsters of the respective professions to step in. Once the two sides finished communicating, amidst the roaring of the Teleportation Gate, the two areas were completely connected. In an instant, the space at the mouth of the pit was sliced open, and an opening not belonging to the Divine Country was fixed in place. They indeed wished to unite, but new circumstances kept arising, forcing these Nobles to constantly change and adapt to these chaotic times. If their Demon Statue Level Mecha lacked firepower, then they¡¯d simply bring in a higher level of firepower. They had it too, as the projection of the Endless Abyss had already spread throughout the entire Star Realm with them. In the sky, the stars flickered uncertainly, causing all the Nobles to feel palpitations. As Tian Qi finished speaking, a massive beam blasted open the Holy Light Divine Kingdom. Seeing this, Tian Qi acted decisively, operating the Demon Statue Level Mecha with countless tendrils to forcefully expand the breach. Before the main control system of the Ring World Orbital Base could react, the huge Teleportation Gate created jointly by hundreds of Spirit Monsters was hammered into the Divine Country like a nail, and even penetrated the entire cyclical system. To remove the Teleportation Gate would require the readiness to deal a great blow to the vitality of the Divine Country. Not being able to adapt was no issue, for it just meant death. Countless Holy Lights shimmered, and Tian Qi knew that this wasn¡¯t the true entity. What else could be done, but to hold off in staunch resistance for three to five days before making a significant sacrifice to prevail? A sinister black radiance sliced through the sky, landing on the ramparts of the Holy Light God¡¯s Divine Country, and in an instant, melted a huge hole. One after another, they shouted out chilling words whose meanings were unknown. One by one, Spirit Monsters piloting Demon Statue Level Mecha emerged from the Teleportation Gate, and began to purge the Divine Country and collect data. A gigantic figure of brilliance walked out from within the Divine Country, with Divine Servants and Divine Servants, small as dust, gathered around the Holy Light God. For they knew, by taking control of this central system, certain keys to the whole Cradle Plan would fall into their hands. After the Holy Light God was thrust into the Main Material Plane, Tian Qi channeled a cross-space strike from the Endless Abyss through the Magic Network. This was never thought possible; from the outset of strategic preparations, all eventualities had been foreseen, aside from the Spirit Monsters on the frontlines, the whole Endless Abyss had long been in a state of combat readiness, with all Spirit Monsters able to be mobilized instantly. In just ten seconds, everything had been decided. This made the Nobles even more uneasy. For the Spirit Monsters, this was rather routine, having opened gates to Hell and the Magic Continent¡¯s various racial deities¡¯ Divine Countries numerous times before. The expertise and efficiency of these Spirit Monsters was beyond doubt, for they brought with them enough tools and materials. Although they were not combat-type Spirit Monsters, they too possessed their own Stone Statue Ghost Armor and Demon Statue Level Mecha, both of which were universally accessible. Did they really think the Divine Country was invulnerable? The entire Holy Light Divine Country was isolated, everything forcibly halted to prevent the main control system from self-destructing, thereby granting the Spirit Monsters ample time. The reason they had not acted before was due to sufficient interest, yet now, they acted because there was sufficient intrigue. Unfortunately, once the Stone Statue Ghost Armor was equipped with the Demon Statue Level Mecha and supported by the Magic Network, Tian Qi and the host of Evangelical Spirit Monsters felt absolutely nothing. In an instant, the massive Holy Light God was overpowered by countless Spirit Monsters. Once a Teleportation Gate is built here and connected to the Endless Abyss, everything will become inevitable. After the Spirit Monsters entered the Holy Light God¡¯s Divine Country, the command headquarters issued their first order. Questions from the command room soon followed. Chapter 452 - 452 454 The Cradle of the Mother Goddess ?Chapter 452: Chapter 454: The Cradle of the Mother Goddess Chapter 452: Chapter 454: The Cradle of the Mother Goddess [Additional update garbled, will be restored at 3:50. If restoration is not possible, open the catalog, press and hold the chapter to re-download.] ¡°No, that is the cradle of our civilization, and the Mother Goddess is simply watching over the cradle for now, not that we have trapped Her, but that She will not leave Her children,¡± the Main Control System also corrected Qin Muye¡¯s choice of words. ¡°A rite of passage? Did you fail?¡± Qin Muye was initially a bit puzzled, but quickly caught on¡ªif the rite of passage had been successful, there would have been no need for the Cradle Plan. ¡°From the very beginning of the Three-eyed Clan¡¯s existence, we believed in survival and reproduction, and this great Mother Goddess has always been protecting our entire civilization.¡± ¡°The Gendaya Civilization¡¯s rite of passage,¡± the Main Control System responded. ¡°Even the memories in the heritage have all been removed.¡± ¡°Even at the dawn of the civilization when we intended to weaken the faith in the Mother Goddess, She had already become one with our entire civilization.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not right, why would the Gendaya Mother Goddess suddenly come to life?¡± Qin Muye suddenly realized something¡ªif the Gendaya Mother Goddess hadn¡¯t awakened Sam, this situation would not have occurred. ¡°What if your Mother Goddess is unable to resolve the source of danger or is unable to deal with it for a long time, what would happen?¡± Qin Muye asked. ¡°No wonder it¡¯s called the Cradle Plan, you gave up adulthood, even growth, nestling in the cradle built for you by the Mother Goddess.¡± After listening, Qin Muye was also quite shocked, for it took tremendous courage to do such a thing. ¡°What do you want to do?¡± After a long silence, the Main Control System finally spoke. ¡°Have you ever considered, what if this is what I intended? Just as I can come silently, I can also leave without a trace. Maybe this is a disaster for your Gendaya civilization, even capable of destroying the entire world, but what does that have to do with me? I can leave anytime,¡± Qin Muye pointed out. ¡°Looking at it this way, the Main Material Plane itself is the prison you use to trap your Mother Goddess,¡± Qin Muye knew that the Gendaya Mother Goddess couldn¡¯t come into the Star Realm. ¡°So, the Mother Goddess couldn¡¯t keep up with you and even became an obstacle,¡± Qin Muye instantly caught on, adding this remark. ¡°So...¡± ¡°A threat, what threat could there be in this world... wait, this threat wouldn¡¯t be referring to me, right???¡± Qin Muye suddenly caught on, realizing that if there was a source of danger, he himself was indeed a massive threat. ¡°I do not know, I had already become the Main Control System before the Cradle Plan was executed, and after the first part of the plan failed, it was not only the mind expression genes that were hidden but also a large amount of memory, especially the memory related to the Cradle Plan.¡± ¡°I never thought you would actually be hiding at the bottom of the orbit,¡± the Main Control System began. ¡°I want to learn about the Cradle Plan,¡± Qin Muye asked directly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter anymore. Perhaps your civilization is very advanced, but you made a mistake by throwing all manifestations of faith into the Main Material Plane,¡± the Main Control System said. ¡°Because the Mother Goddess sensed danger, She executed her own instinct,¡± the Main Control System spoke slowly. ¡°This is impossible, I didn¡¯t... wait, I actually fucking did it.¡± ¡°This is really a love-hate relationship,¡± Qin Muye felt somewhat bizarre after listening. ¡°Is this our first meeting?¡± In the laboratory shielded from the Abyss Power and various kinds of energy, Qin Muye looked at the giant humanoid Divine Power Crystal that had been transferred in. ¡°Here, I have to correct you, I didn¡¯t hide, and why do you think I need to hide, are you the reason?¡± Qin Muye felt this kid couldn¡¯t say a single thing right, no wonder he was made into an artificial intelligence. After all, it was their Mother Goddess, they would definitely ask directly, otherwise, they couldn¡¯t just do it themselves. But he also suddenly thought of something, that is if the other side¡¯s logic problems could not be solved, what would it turn into? There were also quite a few members of the Three-eyed Tribe who opposed the plan. These tribal members were influenced by the Mother Goddess, and during that time, the entire Three-eyed Tribe¡¯s Mind Network was in a state of rampage. But they could indeed have a concrete impact on the entire civilization, such as the birth of the Crystal Wall Project and the Divine Project. It was at that time that the Gendaya Civilization truly recognized that within their Mind Network and their civilization, there still existed such a guardian deity. The other party¡¯s answer was very normal. Qin Muye did not ask why the heritage was not removed as well¡ªhow could anyone willingly give up everything? They would need to keep something in case they could break free from the cradle in the future. And the reemergence of the Three-eyed Tribe and the revival of technology that was originally destroyed are dangerous signs, and naturally, they were to be affected. It could be said that the overall situation was set. But at that time, it was already too late, for they intended to burst out of the world, to open up a whole new worldview, and the result goes without saying. Even Qin Muye might not have discovered the Gendaya Civilization and the Three-eyed Tribe, only assuming it was a common belief system. The absence of the threat of extinction and a large population are the standards for survival and reproduction. The Mother Goddess did not immediately destroy these things, for She was unable to intervene in reality through practical means and lacked real self-awareness, simply operating automatically as if governed by rules. All the Mother Goddess needed for survival and reproduction was for everything to develop in that direction. Qin Muye said don¡¯t bullshit me, and as for regrets, at worst he¡¯d dismantle this stuff and run away, would he be fooled by you? Qin Muye quietly listened to the other¡¯s narrative, the Cradle Plan had two parts, the first was to destroy the Mother Goddess, for the development of the civilization was dragging the whole civilization into death. If one just has guns, he is merely a slightly stronger pauper, but when he armed with ideas, everything changes. Now that the Divine had perished, all Divine Countries had been dismantled and put into the recycling furnace to be melted down into materials, and the whole Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base had been taken over by Spirit Monsters, who had begun a brand-new transformation. The dominant mental genes of the Three-eyed Tribe had been turned recessive, and they had lost all their Power, with only a few able to activate some of it through the Divine System¡ªthese were the Transcendents. Technology vanished like smoke, and all had perished, changing into what was seen today. Items available for exchange in the Abyss Demon Net sandbox included not only technology, but also the ideas that were spreading, which were truly terrifying. The true origin of the Divine project was a conceptual god, but there was a significant problem with the Divine Position. After the failure, naturally, the second part was activated, which was to comply with the will of the Mother Goddess. As the Gendaya Civilization continued to develop rapidly, the Mother Goddess, born in the primitive era, could no longer comprehend the progress of the Three-eyed Clan. Thus, from that time on, the Gendaya Mother God began searching for sources of danger. He was curious about this plan that spanned countless years, as it was also an unknown entity. They were unable to defy the powerful while the remaining acts of faith transformed into monitoring systems and guiding systems. Although he was the controller of the entire Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base, in reality the orbital base wasn¡¯t complete¡ªonly a track had been built. The base was the Divine Country, covering only a part, so in fact his authority could only extend to areas within the Divine Country. From Her inception, She had protected the growth of the entire Gendaya Civilization, but as the Gendaya Civilization evolved, many dangerous things were gradually uncovered, whether weapons or energy, each one posed an extreme danger to every member of the Three-eyed Tribe. Hearing this, the Three-eyed Tribe projection remained expressionless, after all, it was just a projection; the actual entity was a gigantic humanoid Divine Power Crystal. Clearly, the first part had completely failed, for they simply could not destroy the Mother Goddess unless all of the Three-eyed Tribe died out and the entire civilization dissipated. And so the contradiction arose, because in Her logic, any side was dangerous and needed to be eradicated. And so, the Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base was an internal facility, originally built and experimented with to counter the Mother Goddess. A good-looking member of the Three-eyed Tribe appeared in Qin Muye¡¯s sight. As a result, a misjudgment occurred. That wasn¡¯t the point, being unable to understand didn¡¯t hinder, the real reason was that it violated the divine position of survival of the Mother Goddess. To Qin Muye, this world indeed seemed terrible, but to the Mother Goddess named Survival and Reproduction, it was simply paradise. This was the Main Control System of the Crystal Wall Ring World Orbital Base, the origin of all deities in the Gods¡¯ Realm, with all the Divine beings being nothing more than interfaces she had divided from Herself.